Well, today I took my first ride around town on my 1982 GS1100GL. The engine sounded a bit like rocks rattling in a coffee can at first, but after about 10 miles it started sounding like a normal motorcycle, something for which I was very grateful. From dealing with the carbs to putting in new valve stem seals and installing secondary gear bearings and seals, this was a great learning project for me, and I couldn't have done it without help from the people on this website. To anyone currently working on a project, if you haven't yet made a financial contribution to keep this site going, please consider doing so today, so those who come after you can benefit just like you have. Here's a pic of the finished product. Cheers
