82GS750T - Seal, T/M Gear Shift Oil

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Stability

Stability

Pics of newly installed Fork Brace:



Plenty of room for the fender:



I'll test it out this weekend. High Wind Advisory in effect keeps me indoors today.

One more pic:



I ordered a Speedo/Tach cable. My tach cable stopped working and the internals broke. OEM cables are on the way.


Ed

 

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Oil Change

Oil Change

This downtime (Wind Advisory) has allowed me to do minor maintenance. I misplaced the oil filter spring and had to buy a makeshift one while installing the pipes/rear shocks at MrBill's shop.

Someone had asked how difficult it would be to do an oil change and remove the oil filter without having to remove the pipes. Well, first I covered the pipes with plastic bags and taped them secure. Then I used a small ratchet and 10mm socket and removed the cover.

I'm letting the bike drain over-night and will finish the job tomorrow. Thanks for viewing my thread.







Here's the correct spring on the left and the one I used to do the job till I got my bike home:




Ed

 

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No Accoutrements

No Accoutrements

I bought a Tank Bag so I can put both the sprockets, chain, and brake shoes in it instead of in my backpack on my way to Las Cruces. --That's about all the accoutrements I'll put on my bike--

It's time for another over-nighter in Las Cruces! I had an interesting night last I was there for the V&H Pipe/Progressive Rear Shock install.

Gonna ride on Saturday and test the 530 conversion...woohoo, I'm excited.



Ed

 

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The 530 conversion was a NO-GO--couldn't get the front sprocket hub nut off. Bill evaluated my chain and after thoughtful consideration decided to donate his old 630 chain he wasn't using anymore.

Somehow, the swing-arm came off and Bill checked the needle bearings which were in good shape. Also, didn't need to change the brake shoes...a little sandpaper and cleaning and everything went back in place. The rear brake linkage was adjusted and now quicker response comes from applying pressure. Called it a night at 1040pm and went to a place called 5M.

Today, went for a 231 mile ride and stopped in a rock formation place; can't remember where it's at but we ended up in Deming before returning to Las Cruces. What a day! Thanks to Mr. Bill for setting up this ride. Also joined by Steve who doesn't have an account here but will soon.




Ed

 

[Guest]

The 530 conversion was a NO-GO--couldn't get the front sprocket hub nut off. Bill evaluated my chain and after thoughtful consideration decided to donate his old 630 chain he wasn't using anymore.

Somehow, the swing-arm came off and Bill checked the needle bearings which were in good shape. Also, didn't need to change the brake shoes...a little sandpaper and cleaning and everything went back in place. The rear brake linkage was adjusted and now quicker response comes from applying pressure. Called it a night at 1040pm and went to a place called 5M.

Today, went for a 231 mile ride and stopped in a rock formation place; can't remember where it's at but we ended up in Deming before returning to Las Cruces. What a day! Thanks to Mr. Bill for setting up this ride. Also joined by Steve who doesn't have an account here but will soon.

The rock place is called The City of Rocks.




Ed

Yup the front sprocket nut was something else. Couldn't use an impact cuz my air compressor was down. Put a nice ubend in a tire iron we were using to hold the rear wheel. The nut is full of corrosion locking it on. My breaker bar and 3 ft cheater bar wouldn't budget it. So Ed has to get someone with an impact to loosen it up for us, then install the 530.

I was checking out his 630 to adjust it, it would not adjust. pulled the swing arm to remove it (my chain breaker was only for a 530) and his 630 was total gone. I still had my old 630 yet with only about 3k on it. greased his swing arm bearing and installed the other chain. What a difference it made.

Yeah his rear drum brakes were fine, just deglazed them some and adjusted his pedal. We then discovered his brake light wasn't working. He will have to go through the wiring to find that yet. Told him that is his #1 fix right now. We didn't have the time this go around to fix it. Let's see his list so far includes, finish the 530 conversion, cam chain adjuster, brake and turn lights, install his spare speedo and oh yeah he figure out what was causing his wrists to hurt, handle bars now. And sometime, up grading his charging system. I look at that itty bitty R/R he has on now and just shiver lol.
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530 Conversion Put On Hole

530 Conversion Put On Hole

Here are the pics from my iTouch...I didn't bring the better camera so these will have to do. First time EVER I've seen my bike this torn apart. Bill was very eager to evaluate components of my "T". This 750 is a economy version of the "E" model.

My old 630 on the sprocket.


Could not budge the nut hub.








Bill prepping the 630 chain to go on my "T".




My OLD 630 chain was in terrible shape. Thanks to Bill for offering his 630 chain!





Ed

 

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Taking it Easy

Taking it Easy

Bike is running fine as a daily commuter (12 miles per). I need to do this "Cam Chain Tensioner" soon.



Ed

 

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Discovery - 13May2014

Discovery - 13May2014

Sprung another oil leak...on the valve cover gasket! I replaced it back in Oct and the area where it leaked looks like the gasket is slightly damaged.

I also see a crack just underneath the valve cover on the same side (Left). I really hope it's my bad eyesight (near-sided) and it really isn't.

Ordered a new petcock and have yet to do the 530 conversion and camchain tensioner rebuild. My bike is getting alot of attention...the Parts Bike may soon be resurrected in June.



Ed

 

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Lots To Do Before My NM Departure.

Lots To Do Before My NM Departure.

Okay, after this weekend's Aspen Cash Ride I found out I need to replace my valve cover gasket...Again. No biggie...at least I don't have to adjust the valves!

I bought a new Fuel Petcock from Z1 and can R2 that too. Only thing I have left to do is the 530 conversion. I have a buddy who has an Air Compressor and the tools to loosen the front sprocket hub nut. Again, I'm not in a hurry to do that since the 630 Chain Bill offered/gave to me is working fine.



Ed

 

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Nothing to report except I had to PRIME my bike on Thursday--I let her sit since Sunday and you know how these CARB bikes are....

She's been in my Apt getting her battery tenderized for the weekend. I hit the Casino at Inn of the Mountain Gods on Friday and then an over-nighter in El Paso Saturday Night.

Oh yeah, I went to Las Cruces first on Saturday and spent some time with MrBill. I keep treating him to lunch because he's done so much for me and my "T".




Ed

 

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Update - 4 June 2014

Update - 4 June 2014

Scheduled 530 conversion this Saturday. I also have a new petcock to install. I would do the valve cover gasket but I received the wrong OEM gasket from my supplier. It's only the second time in a year something like this has happened.


Ed

 

[Hilvhendo]

Scheduled 530 conversion this Saturday. I also have a new petcock to install. I would do the valve cover gasket but I received the wrong OEM gasket from my supplier. It's only the second time in a year something like this has happened.


Ed

Can't wait to see the pic so I can refer to it when I do mine.

For the petcock, make sure you have o-rings for the two bolts. I luckily had spares from my carb rebuild....

 

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Scheduled MX

Scheduled MX

Can't wait to see the pic so I can refer to it when I do mine.

For the petcock, make sure you have o-rings for the two bolts. I luckily had spares from my carb rebuild....

O-rings for the two bolts...I'm confused. I didn't see them on the fische otherwise I would have ordered them.

I swapped out the one I have from my parts bike and I've had no problems with the petcock.

Anyway...I will post pics. My new Galaxy S5 has an awesome camera.



Ed

 

[GSX1000E]

Number 4 here: http://www.partsoutlaw.com/oemparts/a/suz/50d400baf8700230d8b4e350/fuel-cock
They are sealing washers. Some on this forum have said that they can find them in hardware stores... none that I have been to yet though.
So, I just bought a hundred of them from an on-line supplier.

 

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Petcock

Petcock

Number 4 here: http://www.partsoutlaw.com/oemparts/a/suz/50d400baf8700230d8b4e350/fuel-cock
They are sealing washers. Some on this forum have said that they can find them in hardware stores... none that I have been to yet though.
So, I just bought a hundred of them from an on-line supplier.

Hmmm...it's been a while since I changed out the petcock...and I installed everything back together as it was removed from my parts bike. I've had no problems with the petcock.

Thanks for the reference!


Ed

 

[rudeman]

Hey Ed,

I don't know the status of your valve cover gasket replcement but if you're still looking to do that you should consider getting a reusable one from RealGaskets.com. They make aviation grade gaskets and they offer motorcycle gaskets made of the same material. The cost is no more than an OEM. Yours would cost $27.50+S&H.

Here's a pic:


This thread is a nice read. Good work on the bike. Keep it going; soon you'll be whipping out the cotton wheel and metal polish.

 

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Hey Ed,

I don't know the status of your valve cover gasket replcement but if you're still looking to do that you should consider getting a reusable one from RealGaskets.com. They make aviation grade gaskets and they offer motorcycle gaskets made of the same material. The cost is no more than an OEM. Yours would cost $27.50+S&H.

Here's a pic:
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This thread is a nice read. Good work on the bike. Keep it going; soon you'll be whipping out the cotton wheel and metal polish.

A few GSR members have tried using the RealGaskets valve cover, they haven't worked out real good. Something about the construction or the material don't remember. They just leaked, they went back to OEM and no more leaks. RealGaskets was suppose to change make of the gasket, whether they have yet I don't know.

 

[eil]

Also, the 2nd-gen 750 engine is very picky about valve cover thickness because the tach drive gear is in the valve cover. If it doesn't mesh just so with the exhaust cam shaft, the gear on the cam shaft gets eaten. Ask me how I know.

 

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750 Valve Cover

750 Valve Cover

Hey Ed,

I don't know the status of your valve cover gasket replcement but if you're still looking to do that you should consider getting a reusable one from RealGaskets.com. They make aviation grade gaskets and they offer motorcycle gaskets made of the same material. The cost is no more than an OEM. Yours would cost $27.50+S&H.

Here's a pic:
View attachment 36019

This thread is a nice read. Good work on the bike. Keep it going; soon you'll be whipping out the cotton wheel and metal polish.

I purchased a gasket from BlvdSuzuki.com before I left Alamogordo and received the wrong one. Called them and they sent another but I didn't received it right away. I called and had another one UPS'd to me real quick. Next thing you know, the other one shows up...so now I have 2.

Both gaskets--cam chain/valve cover are in a box at home waiting for me to come back and replace them when I get a vacation break in Florida. I also have to order fork seals because the left side started to leak after my last ride to Roswell.

A few GSR members have tried using the RealGaskets valve cover, they haven't worked out real good. Something about the construction or the material don't remember. They just leaked, they went back to OEM and no more leaks. RealGaskets was suppose to change make of the gasket, whether they have yet I don't know.

Good info Bill.

Also, the 2nd-gen 750 engine is very picky about valve cover thickness because the tach drive gear is in the valve cover. If it doesn't mesh just so with the exhaust cam shaft, the gear on the cam shaft gets eaten. Ask me how I know.

I'll take this into consideration once I R2 the valve cover.



Ed

 

[jbird7262]

looks like an impact gun would make short work out of that nut removal.