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    Just a note of gratitude...

    Seems like a fair bit of contention and disquiet in the forums today, so I just wanted to a positive note and say thanks to all the generous members who have helped this newbie navigate many details of his new love! The tuning is ongoing, but it's getting there, and I'm headed out for a sunny coastal ride shortly.

    My goal is to get the bike back to original as much as possible (pods excepted, sorry!). And to keep it running (and in my garage) as long as I can ride it.

    Any of you in the vicinity of Ipswich, MA, hit me up anytime.

    Cheers.
    Mike
    1978 GS 750 E
    1979 XS11 Standard
    1973 CB450
    1999 VFR800

    #2
    The folks here are generally a helpful and generous bunch with a passion for motorcycles, especially GSs. I imagine the thread you’re referring to, the one about Black vs. Gay neighbors will likely get moved to the Vortex, where it belongs, if it belongs at all. Good work. Keep it up.
    Rich
    1982 GS 750TZ
    2015 Triumph Tiger 1200

    BikeCliff's / Charging System Sorted / Posting Pics
    Destroy-Rebuild 750T/ Destroy-Rebuild part deux

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      #3
      Cool, keep us posted!

      The forum is occasionally rocked by a few black sheep, but generally the mods are doing a good job reigning them in. Afterwards, motorcycle discussions continue.
      The thread Rich is referring to has already been moved to the vortex or deleted. I hadn't had the chance to check it out, but OP is on my ignore list anyway, so I guess I haven't missed much.
      #1: 1979 GS 550 EC "Red" – Very first Bike / Overhaul thread        New here? ☛ Read the Top 10 Newbie mistakes thread
      #2: 1978 GS 550 EC "Blue" – Can't make it a donor / "Rebuild" thread     Manuals (and much more): See Cliff's homepage here
      #3: 2014 Moto Guzzi V7 II Racer – One needs a runner while wrenching
      #4: 1980 Moto Guzzi V65C – Something to chill

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        #4
        Ipswich Massachusetts? It looks like a beautiful part of the country. Humm, I'm looking for a 2022 summer time ride destination.🌞
        My Motorcycles:
        22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
        22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
        82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
        81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
        79 1000e (all original)
        82 850g (all original)
        80 KZ 650F (needs restored)

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          #5
          Glad you got the info you were needing, seems you're doing great. Just wondering why the pods if most all else is orig...The good is the bike stuff, ...All the other stuff nobody will see if they just don't push those buttons.
          1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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            #6
            Well, I inherited pods and just invested in new K&N's, jets etc. I figured finding a stock airbox would wind up just as expensive and need rehabbing to boot. But maybe I'll get around to it at some point. Lord knows tuning the pilot circuits is driving me a little batty.

            Ipswich is definitely a beautiful place, as is all of the MA north shore from Cape Ann to the NH border. When I'm not wrenching I'm digging in the dirt to grow things, digging in the estuarial mud for clams and oysters, or chasing striped bass in my little boat... Obsessing over the bike has definitely cut into my fishing time!
            1978 GS 750 E
            1979 XS11 Standard
            1973 CB450
            1999 VFR800

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              #7
              Completely understand... With the orig air box, R&R carbs is a real PITA, but there's no tuning nightmare as you seem to be going thru now...Hang in there, you'll get it.
              1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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