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

[rustybronco]

That sucks... Knew how much you are looking forward to leaving.

 

[Guest]

there is a real decent used bike parts/salvage place in down town Mt Clemens that would have most of these missing bits relatively near bye

I believe the place you are talking about is Michigan Motorcycle on southbound Gratiot. Bill (grcamna2) and I were there yesterday. Hard place to find - by the way. I believe the counter person told Bill that they throw away those things.

 

[grcamna2]

That sucks... Knew how much you are looking forward to leaving.

That's for sure.. I need the part.

 

[grcamna2]

OK,
I just made a small parts order from Babbits Online and made sure to order what I need for the carburetor plus the fuel tank cushions.
I just hope I am able to make it through another week in this present situation..
I hope to pull out and be on the road Wednesday

 

[Redman]

I need to wait for a carburetor T ...............

OK,
I just made a small parts order from Babbits Online and made sure to order what I need for the carburetor plus the fuel tank cushions.
..............

"Just..." ....? As in "just now", last night or this morning....?
Babbitts has to get the parts from zuki warehouse, just like everyplace else. I dont know if they (Babbitts) order parts every day, or 3 days a week or twice a week or what. Then they have to receive the parts, sort them, and send onto customers. I suspect you may be disappointed if expecting to receive in 7 days. But maybe you know more specifically from having received some estimated delivery time or something.


>>Other Note: I dont know about the carb Tee for your 450, but some of them have o-rings too.

 

[grcamna2]

I need the T as it is the rubber seals:the rubber is molded to the alloy T which then fits tightly into each carb.

 

[TeamDar]

Since you are waiting anyway. Take the old T and soak it in a container/cup with gas in it for a day. Then install it and see if it doesn't seal. It should swell up from the gas and might seal. I have used this method with good results. Check to see that it holds gas before you reinstall the carbs. Dar

 

[grcamna2]

I can try that while I'm waiting for parts, there are also cracks in the rubber

 

[grcamna2]

The journey began by bicycle so no room for a helmet, leather, etc. I'm looking for a size Large helmet(three quarter style is OK),a size 44 jacket(would like to find an old leather with zippers on the sleeves and a snap-up collar plus old riding gloves(xl)and a pair of 12wide boots with thin soles.
I am in my young 60's,a partially retired Japanese powersports repairman with only a small Social Security check every month. I still love adventure but need to play it close to the bone. I began this journey by bicycle for a reason.. I don't have much but can pay a little for some gear.

 

[rustybronco]

Put a post with your specific needs in the GS gear section.

Found a link for these in the gear section. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Raider-All-Season-Leather-X-Large-Black-Glove-BCS-2660-XL/203646484

 

[grcamna2]

Put a post with your specific needs in the GS gear section.

Found a link for these in the gear section. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Raider-All-Season-Leather-X-Large-Black-Glove-BCS-2660-XL/203646484

Thanks for posting that link on the gloves Dale

 

[Redman]

.........I'm looking for a .helmet................ jacket.................... riding gloves....... pair of . boots .............

ah ... maybe have someone ship yours from home....? or have had arranged for that.
.. or am I assuming too much?

 

[grcamna2]

ah ... maybe have someone ship yours from home....? or have had arranged for that.
.. or am I assuming too much?

I did PLAN on getting this riding gear while I was here in Michigan and was hoping to find some by now,I couldn't carry that stuff on the bicycle,don't have a friend back there who can ship stuff as she is handicapped plus i just moved there a year ago.I am not financially able to afford much but can pay for them. I DIDN'T plan on getting robbed of all my carefully prepared gear back in NV.,that was a huge loss.

 

[Guest]

I would check out a local Salvation Army or Goodwill store for leather jackets. They always have some here in not bad shape for a fraction of the cost of new. Helmets, not so much, but occasionally they have a few.

 

[grcamna2]

I would check out a local Salvation Army or Goodwill store for leather jackets. They always have some here in not bad shape for a fraction of the cost of new. Helmets, not so much, but occasionally they have a few.

I already went 3 thrift stores but they didn't even have any warm jackets,helmet,boots or gloves

 

[Mista M]

ill check my house to see if i still have the 3/4 helmet that came with a bike purchase a few years ago, it was new and i never used it. ill call if i find it.

 

[grcamna2]

ill check my house to see if i still have the 3/4 helmet that came with a bike purchase a few years ago, it was new and i never used it. ill call if i find it.

Thank you Mista M

 

[twr1776]

Late to this but I might have some tank grommets. Let me know if you still need them...……...

 

[grcamna2]

Late to this but I might have some tank grommets. Let me know if you still need them...……...

I just found some that will work,thank you for offering twr1776

 

[grcamna2]

ill check my house to see if i still have the 3/4 helmet that came with a bike purchase a few years ago, it was new and i never used it. ill call if i find it.

Hello Mista M, Did you find the helmet ?