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

[Charlie G]

Please keep us informed as to where you are along the way. I'm so tempted to meet you at the California border.

 

[rustybronco]

Mr G, I let him know just before he left.

Completed quite a few tasks today. California Ho! (4:45PM)

 

[grcamna2]

I knew that it needed a valve adjustment,the only thing I want to do now is drive it for a while,try to head down to I80 from here then get some sleep

 

[mhobryan]

I knew that it needed a valve adjustment,the only thing I want to do now is drive it for a while,try to head down to I80 from here then get some sleep

I've got probably 10 or so shims you are welcome to rummage through (these fit 650 and 850's.... IIRC 21 MM in diameter?) If these fit a 450, you are welcome to them. My 'valve adjustment tools' consist of some zip ties and I do have appropriate feeler gauges . I'm in SCS...but am leaving the house tomorrow (Sat.) around 8a, and won't be home until 5p. I'd be more worried about burning a valve over 3k miles than having perfectly synched carbs. I do know my 850 ran MUCH smoother after I adjusted the valves...almost all were tight.

 

[grcamna2]

I've got probably 10 or so shims you are welcome to rummage through (these fit 650 and 850's.... IIRC 21 MM in diameter?) If these fit a 450, you are welcome to rummage through them. My 'valve adjustment tools' consist of some zip ties. I'm in SCS...but am leaving the house around 8a, and won't be home until 5p. I'd be more worried about burning a valve over 3k miles than having perfectly synched carbs. I do know my 850 ran MUCH smoother after I adjusted the valves...almost all were tight.

Rustybronco and I have these 4 valves set very nicely and the GS is running much better,it still needs a carb synchronization.I am in OHIO now on Rte 20A West in Swanton will keep going West and looking for a place to put down a sleeping bag and then up first thing in the AM to keep heading West

 

[LAB3]

Good to hear you're making it down the road! You probably already know about state and federal land, here's another source that may be of help: https://freecampsites.net

 

[grcamna2]

I need 2 carb slides as my old ones are almost torn through,part 13500-44110. My luck is they will fail in Wyoming..

 

[rustybronco]

There was a method posted on this board on how to repair them. Should work to get you home if they fail.

 

[Mista M]

Glad you are on the road. Keep us updated. Great meeting you

 

[grcamna2]

Glad you are on the road. Keep us updated. Great meeting you

I'm in De moine,IA. Right now for fuel,heading out West to CA. The GS is running ok,a bit warm but I'm keeping an ear toward it and downshifting plenty.Thanks Rustybronco for welding the two places on my shifter.

 

[rustybronco]

Anymore popping noise from the trailer or did tightening the coupler take care of the issue?

 

[grcamna2]

Anymore popping noise from the trailer or did tightening the coupler take care of the issue?

Well sure, it's a Harbor freight I tightened the hitch a little more.

 

[rustybronco]

So the noise we heard wasn't from the coupler?

 

[grcamna2]

So the noise we heard wasn't from the coupler?

Yes,but there's also play in other places

 

[Redman]

Bill sent me some pictures yesterday. Siad he was in De Moine.

I put this togeter from his pictures:

 

[Guest]

Hats off to you, Bill, this is some ball$y $hit.....be safe!

 

[LAB3]

That there requires a great bit of testicular fortitude! Good to hear he's making progress.

 

[gustovh]

It's nice to know that there are still a few crazies around. Nothing like doing something like this to stir the nuts. Good on ya for trying this with your 450.

V

 

[BigD_83]

If nothing else, it should open the door for plenty of conversation at rest stops...a grand adventure!

 

[grcamna2]

If nothing else, it should open the door for plenty of conversation at rest stops...a grand adventure!

I'm in Lexington,NE Tonight