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Correct, hm, thats a bummer. I'm not much for the laid back style. Gonna have to figure some things out.
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My comment referred to making his L look like the non L he posted later. I don't think swapping a non L tank and seat onto an L model will make his L model look like a non L model.
Don't take this wrong - just my musings about old UJMs -'
Don't take this wrong - just my musings about old UJMs -'
Often times I see posts here and other forums indicating someone wants to buy a bike and use it to run around on.
The idea is a cheap bike can be purchased and ridden and then sold or upgraded as the owner wishes
Rarely works out that way
Carls' Rules of New-to-you motorcycles -
1) Previous owners Lie
2) No such thing as a cheap motorcycle
In order to keep your skin safe I suggest the following
(This is how I approach any bike I am flipping or keeping)
Get it running -
Get it stopping -
Make it comfortable/pretty
The idea is to make sure it runs well enough to continue putting money into it. (starts, reliable, performs as designed)
Then once it is going ya gotta be able to STOP - (tires, brakes, suspension all need to work properly)
Once you have a running, stopping working order bike you can start throwing money at creature comforts and gaudy baubles
This is a picture of mine when I first bought it -- now I have nearly $2500 in her (maybe more?)
1983 GS850GL - But I could get on it right now and ride it across the country (I am pretty sure)
Best wishes on your endeavors
Don't take this wrong - just my musings about old UJMs -'
Often times I see posts here and other forums indicating someone wants to buy a bike and use it to run around on.
The idea is a cheap bike can be purchased and ridden and then sold or upgraded as the owner wishes
Rarely works out that way
Carls' Rules of New-to-you motorcycles -
1) Previous owners Lie
2) No such thing as a cheap motorcycle
In order to keep your skin safe I suggest the following
(This is how I approach any bike I am flipping or keeping)
Get it running -
Get it stopping -
Make it comfortable/pretty
The idea is to make sure it runs well enough to continue putting money into it. (starts, reliable, performs as designed)
Then once it is going ya gotta be able to STOP - (tires, brakes, suspension all need to work properly)
Once you have a running, stopping working order bike you can start throwing money at creature comforts and gaudy baubles
This is a picture of mine when I first bought it -- now I have nearly $2500 in her (maybe more?)
1983 GS850GL - But I could get on it right now and ride it across the country (I am pretty sure)
Best wishes on your endeavors
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I absolutely agree, my plan is to ride it for the summer until it cools down again before starting any type of cosmetic modifications.
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Ok, bike was put on back burner as I work 6 days a week through the summer and it's been hot. Been working on it the past week, got a new ignition since it was cheaper than getting a key made locally. Everything seems to function as it should, gas tank had some rust here and there so its sitting with a couple gallons of vinegar in it. Ill probably let it eat until thursday and drain it, get everything back on and see if she will start. I have a few questions, perhaps shame on me, but I bought this bike without a title. I ran the vin and it is not in the DMV's database, so I dont have to worry about backfees. However, I am wondering what would be easier and/or more cost effective in regards to getting it legal. 1.) Go through steps with the CHP (If anyone has pointers on this process please let me know.) or 2.) Doing the vermont reg and then just registering it in california using the vermont title. I'm not a sketchy guy, I follow to law (mostly) so I don't want to be riding something that was stolen. Disclaimer: I wont know 100% if it was stolen at some point until CHP look at it but I bought it from an older gentleman who restores bikes and had all kinds of cool stuff in his garage. 10/10 doesnt seem like a thief but who knows. Any input it appreciated. Thank you.
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Couple a pics from today.
https://imgur.com/F9m7CIW
https://imgur.com/IWT2cuL
https://imgur.com/9mTjbyT
The gas tank has been sitting in vinegar for a couple days and is doing a good job!
https://imgur.com/F9m7CIW
https://imgur.com/IWT2cuL
https://imgur.com/9mTjbyT
The gas tank has been sitting in vinegar for a couple days and is doing a good job!
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theneckasaurus
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Carbs are pulled and soaking, hit the top housing with a polishing wheel and got some good results.
[https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMdgTdoZQbgVy_nlF2YljaydMAbBeI_RxAYgQMi]
[https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipPKhBdg0o97dR30aAmcwBdFCTbobO5lxdEBFkSG]
[https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMNjWOJNHvx02ecbQC4sTvzqy7zkhEQq_V-NnIJ]
[https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipPv-7-lD6SHtezv9V7_TdkjesWYcsOSciAsCfW3]
[https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMdgTdoZQbgVy_nlF2YljaydMAbBeI_RxAYgQMi]
[https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipPKhBdg0o97dR30aAmcwBdFCTbobO5lxdEBFkSG]
[https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMNjWOJNHvx02ecbQC4sTvzqy7zkhEQq_V-NnIJ]
[https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipPv-7-lD6SHtezv9V7_TdkjesWYcsOSciAsCfW3]
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theneckasaurus
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Where can I get the gaskets for the carbs? All the hard parts look good but the gaskets are real hard and I destroyed the bowl gaskets gettin them off.
Z1Enterprises is an excellent source for GS bits.
https://www.z1enterprises.com/
Your gas tank can flash rust VERY quickly after you flush out the vinegar.
A heat gun to dry it and a rinse with a denatured alcohol can get most of the moisture out.
https://www.z1enterprises.com/
Your gas tank can flash rust VERY quickly after you flush out the vinegar.
A heat gun to dry it and a rinse with a denatured alcohol can get most of the moisture out.
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Hey Steve,
Thanks for the reply, thought I was the only one around here anymore! I've seen Z1 but it doesn't look as though they sell just the gaskets, though I guess I could email them and see if they'd sell them separately. I did not hit the tank with alcohol however I did set a heat gun in it for a good while, so far the tank looks pretty good.
Thanks for the reply, thought I was the only one around here anymore! I've seen Z1 but it doesn't look as though they sell just the gaskets, though I guess I could email them and see if they'd sell them separately. I did not hit the tank with alcohol however I did set a heat gun in it for a good while, so far the tank looks pretty good.
That's not a problem at all and likely better than rubber-type gaskets. I've had those shrink and rub the floats, which caused super-rich running and spillage at stops.
