Bicycling from CA. to MI. to pick up my 1982' GS450T then drive it back to CA.

[grcamna2]

Wow! What an epic adventure! I'm getting tired just thinking about it.

Not to be a downer, but there are parts of that route around the south side of Chicago that I wouldn't drive through even armed much less ride a bike through.

Maybe call an Uber about the time you cross I-57 and have them drop you on the other side of Gary IN

Outside of that it looks like an amazing trip and I can't wait to follow along. Wish I was closer to the route so I could offer assistance or lodging if needed.

I appreciate this info,I may want to choose an alternate route around the area

 

[Andrew Vanis]

I appreciate this info,I may want to choose an alternate route around the area

Hmm, i used to live there and I bet you wouldn't be the first cyclist through there....if you listen to all the possible scary what-ifs you'll stay on your couch - oh! did I say heart disease form lack of activity ;-)

 

[Redman]

...............,I may want to choose an alternate route around the area

Like maybe further south, like a lot further south, before head north.
Still had about 100% snow cover 2 days ago. Melting yesterday and today.
High temp tomorrow of 50, but 32 in morning.

 

[Buffalo Bill]

I appreciate this info,I may want to choose an alternate route around the area

I think this caution is overstated. I can speak for the Indiana side and it's quite transformed since the 1970s. Much of the old industrial sites have been restored to natural and purchased by the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Park, with bicycle trails just for your kind of journey.

 

[grcamna2]

I think this caution is overstated. I can speak for the Indiana side and it's quite transformed since the 1970s. Much of the old industrial sites have been restored to natural and purchased by the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Park, with bicycle trails just for your kind of journey.

Thanks Bill

 

[grcamna2]

Hmm, i used to live there and I bet you wouldn't be the first cyclist through there....if you listen to all the possible scary what-ifs you'll stay on your couch - oh! did I say heart disease form lack of activity ;-)

Either way I'll be 'on my way through' nthego:

 

[Guest]

I live in St Clair Shores - I would like to meet you and see your GS450. PM sent. Steve

 

[grcamna2]

I live in St Clair Shores - I would like to meet you and see your GS450. PM sent. Steve

Hi Steve, I'm picking it up from Dan,the man who sells used Japanese motorcycles and parts.
I can try to meet you before I leave,Dan is letting me work on the bike myself at his garage:clean the carbs.,front fork seals,etc.

 

[mhobryan]

I live in SCS as well. Sounds like you are going to be busy but if you have some time, and enjoy craft beer, you need to check out Baffin Brewery, located on Jefferson just north of 10 mile rd.

Out of curiosity, are you shipping your bicycle back?

 

[Motojoe2492]

I have only read your plans so far, but today's your day!! Good luck, I'm jealous!

As a side note: You may be a bit crazy.. And I like that haha

 

[Mista M]

This is an awesome adventure, I live in about 15 minutes from St. Clair. If you want to get together with some of the locals and have a meal or beer, let me know.

 

[Guest]

I only did one state, and that was a number of decades ago. It will be quite an adventure!

 

[850 Combat]

I don't believe any state requires emissions checks on antique motorcycles.

My brother had to smog his 1980 and 1981 GS 1000G and 850G in Maricopa County, AZ. That is the only place I've heard of actual tenting being required. They quit testing in 2013, I understand. I thing emissions came into effect about 1978 or 1979.

 

[BigD_83]

subscribed. This is the exact kind of foolhardy plan that I found appealing when I was younger. Aw heck, I still find it appealing and I wish you the best of luck in completing the adventure.

Where are you now?

 

[grcamna2]

subscribed. This is the exact kind of foolhardy plan that I found appealing when I was younger. Aw heck, I still find it appealing and I wish you the best of luck in completing the adventure.

Where are you now?

I'm in St. Clair Shores now and making slow forward progress on the Gs450. I've had my share of 'adventure' so far this past month,I hope June is easier

 

[grcamna2]

I need a couple parts;I'm missing the rubber parts to mount the fuel tank.Do any local Michigan members have any spares ? I also need to borrow a self-centering center punch and an easy-out to remove one more broken exhaust bolt,removed the other two already.
My friend Dan has mostly old broken tools..

 

[grcamna2]

This is an awesome adventure, I live in about 15 minutes from St. Clair. If you want to get together with some of the locals and have a meal or beer, let me know.

Yes, I appreciate that

 

[sam000lee]

Everybody on here will advise against using an e-z out for the exhaust stud. I have experience snapping off more than one of these in an engine (including quite recently in an oil filter cover stud) and it's not fun. Try drilling it out with left handed bits or welding a nut on, if possible.

 

[grcamna2]

Yes, I have experience with easy-outs.
I removed the other 2 with left handed drill bits.
The easy-out may work if it's possible but I won't force it.

 

[mhobryan]

Yes, I have experience with easy-outs.
I removed the other 2 with left handed drill bits.
The easy-out may work if it's possible but I won't force it.

I have some easy-outs that you are welcome to; I live in the 'Shores off of Greater Mac between 12 and 13 mile. Wife and I are leaving for a bike trip tomorrow (sun) morning, and will be back Monday afternoon around 3ish. You are welcome to swing by and pick them up but you have a short window of opportunity, as I leave tuesday am for business trip won't be back until friday evening.

For parts, try Michigan Motorcycle located in Mt Clemens (just a few miles north of St Clair Shores). They specialize in parting out metrics. Ask for Matt Maes, he runs the operation and is a good friend of mine....he and his dad love the old 'zukies. You can tell him Puppy sent you...but even if you don't tell him this, he's a really nice guy and will totally help you if he can.