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what did you wrench on today??

Sure did but I can't remember why for now.:05.18-flustered:

actually I have yet to figure out why they are there unless I started to put them away and forgot to walk the final few steps
 
Put a gel pad in my 81 GS450EX seat. PHENOMENAL difference. 5/8" gel pad, factory seat cover held in by the "shark teeth" under the seat, no staples, foam easy to cut and level... a little spray glue, smoothing foam and voila... a comfy seat... did not need to cut the gel pad at all, fit perfect. total work time including clean up was 1 1/2 hours... elapsed time about 14 hours.

Gel-pad - ebay $40
flex seal liquid - $15 target/walmart. - as seen on TV isle ** ill explain
Spray Glue - homedepot $12

using auto upholstery tools I already had, pried up the shark teeth and easily removed cover ( after rails were off ) drew outline of gel pad on foam, set depth of razor, cut along outline (inside line) drew a grid on area to be removed, cut grid lines, cut out grid area. At this point I knew I would go too deep on the cut and it would be uneven for the gel pad... I had planned just in case I cut too deep or couldn't get foam even. I then poured the flex-seal liquid into the foam cavity I cut out...just enough to level it out... then walked away for the night and let the flex seal dry. next day, measured depth... was spot on, spray glue on seat foam and gel pad then put gel pad in. spray glue on seat/pad and smoothing foam and then lay the foam over the area. The supplied pad pretty much covered the whole seat. I let that dry for about 30 mins then slipped on the factory cover.. went right on and using a mallet bent the shark teeth back in holding the cover. You can't tell....unless you're riding. Can't really complain, seat feels great.
 
Did a compression test... definitely due for a valve adjustment. 110 - 120 - 100 - 100 from left to right when sitting on bike. I'll be measuring clearances this week and joining the Shim Club.
 
Blue Falcon said:
Put a gel pad in my 81 GS450EX seat. PHENOMENAL difference. 5/8" gel pad, factory seat cover held in by the "shark teeth" under the seat, no staples, foam easy to cut and level... a little spray glue, smoothing foam and voila... a comfy seat... did not need to cut the gel pad at all, fit perfect. total work time including clean up was 1 1/2 hours... elapsed time about 14 hours.

Gel-pad - ebay $40
flex seal liquid - $15 target/walmart. - as seen on TV isle ** ill explain
Spray Glue - homedepot $12

using auto upholstery tools I already had, pried up the shark teeth and easily removed cover ( after rails were off ) drew outline of gel pad on foam, set depth of razor, cut along outline (inside line) drew a grid on area to be removed, cut grid lines, cut out grid area. At this point I knew I would go too deep on the cut and it would be uneven for the gel pad... I had planned just in case I cut too deep or couldn't get foam even. I then poured the flex-seal liquid into the foam cavity I cut out...just enough to level it out... then walked away for the night and let the flex seal dry. next day, measured depth... was spot on, spray glue on seat foam and gel pad then put gel pad in. spray glue on seat/pad and smoothing foam and then lay the foam over the area. The supplied pad pretty much covered the whole seat. I let that dry for about 30 mins then slipped on the factory cover.. went right on and using a mallet bent the shark teeth back in holding the cover. You can't tell....unless you're riding. Can't really complain, seat feels great.
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Should be a keeper or go in Tips and Tricks.
 
Wheel off, tire off. I forgot all about the fact the wheel came from a salvage yard, hence the writing inside.
definitely needs some attention, particularly at the bead.
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It was a long time ago, and it was from A&J Cycle Salvage near Philly. I just looked them up. It seems that they are still open.
We also used to go to Barrys Cycle Salvage in Montclair. Not sure if he is open anymore.
 
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Wheel is cleaned up. I was hoping to take advantage of the warm weather and paint it tonight, but there wasn't enough time. Cleaning years of brown film from the little hard to reach spots, especially around the hub, took time. Im using the VHT epoxy paint that Steve recommended. I did a little test spot. It covered the black nicely, but the silver showed thru, and ran. I wiped it off before it dried.... Light coats will be the way to go, which the can states - 2 light then a medium wet coat.
 
Painted the wheel last night. I'm not overjoyed with the result, but it's passable. Despite cleaning it thoroughly, my applying light coats at the start, and allowing time between coats, there are a couple of spots on the corners of the silver parts of the spokes that the paint did not stick.
It definitely looked better today after some curing time.

Picture looks good, decent in real life.
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cleaned carbs again...third time in two months. getting an on/off valve and an in-line filter tomorrow. These carbs are sensitive... the float needle little screen was boogered up on both carbs and I had a couple jet ports that needed a push through... I've been using the non-ethanol gas from WaWa. Cleaned them about a month ago and everything was fine. But ya, filter and on/off valve.... tired of pumpin out gas tank and cleaning carbs.
 
I've heard mixed results of using in line filters from it caused fuel starvation to no issues.
It's been said here to use a lawn mover or similar type that requires little pressure to flow.
 
dorkburger said:
Painted the wheel last night. I'm not overjoyed with the result, but it's passable. Despite cleaning it thoroughly, my applying light coats at the start, and allowing time between coats, there are a couple of spots on the corners of the silver parts of the spokes that the paint did not stick.
It definitely looked better today after some curing time.

Picture looks good, decent in real life.
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I like it, im probably going to copy you.. hahaha
 
I may be no thing to more experienced guys here, but I mounted my tire. I put a couple of small dings in the rim, but nothing big. Probably worth it to have the local independent shop do it for $20, but I wanted to give it a go.
 

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In the first picture you posted it looked bronze lol im going with bronze for this summer and next winter (the whole week of cold we have) ill probably have it powder coated when moneys better..
 
The 450's been quite rich at part throttle for a while, so I removed the shim to drop the needles to the middle slot and gave the carbs a balance while I was at it.

Both plugs were a bit on the dark side but the left obviously more so than the right.

 
After bathing the dogs there was still enough daylight to give the GS a much needed bath. A clean bike is a happy bike. :glee:

 
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