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    Here we go again

    Hello all,
    Well, since I got my red 83GS750E running I guess it's time to start working on the Hi Ho Silver. Same make and model.
    Its in similar condition so I'm not expecting too many surprises. Yeeeeahhh....riiight

    Mad
    PXL_20210729_231704115.jpg
    83 GS750E
    2006 ZX14
    2004 KTM 450 EXC
    2001 Yamaha Big Bear

    #2
    No biggie, Just needs a little TLC, You bee dee man fer 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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      #3
      So, previous owner had removed the cam chain tensioner, then forgot and rotated the engine with a wrench. Intake cam promptly
      jumped about 7 teeth. No other issues. I reset the cam and got ready to reinstall the tensioner. Now, lets see.....where did I leave those
      BRAND NEW gaskets ???? Oofah ! In my genius, I apparently threw them away. Doh !!
      So, bike is sitting while I await new gaskets. Plenty of other things to do though.

      Mad
      83 GS750E
      2006 ZX14
      2004 KTM 450 EXC
      2001 Yamaha Big Bear

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        #4
        Did you buy that from Charlie G on here? That moss on the tank looks familiar.
        sigpic
        When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

        Glen
        -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
        -Rusty old scooter.
        Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
        https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
        https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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          #5
          Actually I did. But didn't buy it. He actually gave it to me. Nice guy. I hope he doesn't know something terrible about this bike
          and forgot to mention it. Lol

          Mad
          83 GS750E
          2006 ZX14
          2004 KTM 450 EXC
          2001 Yamaha Big Bear

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            #6
            Nice. If I recall he bought it as project then it sat. He was a regular here a while back.
            sigpic
            When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

            Glen
            -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
            -Rusty old scooter.
            Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
            https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
            https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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              #7
              I like seeing them get saved.
              1986 1150EF
              2008 GS1250SEA

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                #8
                UPDATE
                I got tired of waiting for gaskets so I made my own. Installed tensioner and checked cam timing. Spot on.
                Next I adjusted all the valves. All the intakes were just a tiny bit tight. Fixed that. Hooked up my jump box and
                verified the motor cranks on the start button. Everything inside looks good. Today I'm going to do some more odds
                and ends while I wait for parts.

                Mad
                83 GS750E
                2006 ZX14
                2004 KTM 450 EXC
                2001 Yamaha Big Bear

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                  #9
                  Another Update
                  Proper gasket finally arrive so I re installed the tensioner with them. New spark plug cap and new plugs. Coils back in and.....
                  I HAVE spark ! WOOT!!!
                  Next up, painting the exhaust and converting to a Polaris rectifier.

                  MadPXL_20211109_185335858.MP.jpg
                  83 GS750E
                  2006 ZX14
                  2004 KTM 450 EXC
                  2001 Yamaha Big Bear

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                    #10
                    Ready for paint. If it gets warmer.
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                    83 GS750E
                    2006 ZX14
                    2004 KTM 450 EXC
                    2001 Yamaha Big Bear

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                      #11
                      Got the exhaust painted and changed the oil. In the process I pinched the O ring on the filter cover. Oofah...
                      So waiting on parts again.

                      Mad
                      83 GS750E
                      2006 ZX14
                      2004 KTM 450 EXC
                      2001 Yamaha Big Bear

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                        #12
                        Got things painted

                        PXL_20211110_192004127.MP.jpg
                        83 GS750E
                        2006 ZX14
                        2004 KTM 450 EXC
                        2001 Yamaha Big Bear

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                          #13
                          PXL_20211111_221343521.MP.jpg. Decided to paint the stator cover with hi temp paint

                          Mad
                          83 GS750E
                          2006 ZX14
                          2004 KTM 450 EXC
                          2001 Yamaha Big Bear

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                            #14
                            Oil filter cover back on. Oil in. Exhaust on. Next up...forks

                            Mad

                            PXL_20211122_201028696.jpg
                            83 GS750E
                            2006 ZX14
                            2004 KTM 450 EXC
                            2001 Yamaha Big Bear

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                              #15
                              Fork off. The bottom bolt was seized so I had to drill it out. Thankfully no problem there. Waiting for new bolts from Partially.

                              Mad

                              PXL_20211124_203745727.jpg
                              83 GS750E
                              2006 ZX14
                              2004 KTM 450 EXC
                              2001 Yamaha Big Bear

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