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Wont start, has spark, getting fuel ???

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CycloneGS said:
Slap my wrists for not checking the valve clearances yet, I know its recommemded. I will do this next.

Should I still check the compression? I spent $30 on a tool and I dont want to open it if I don't have to.:p
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If you want to avoid opening the compression gage, I suppose you could check the valve clearances first. If they're very tight, do something about that first and see where you're at. On the other hand, if your clearances are too tight, it could show up on a compression check.


Or you could just ride the thing and be happy :D
 
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daspirate said:
If you want to avoid opening the compression gage, I suppose you could check the valve clearances first. If they're very tight, do something about that first and see where you're at. On the other hand, if your clearances are too tight, it could show up on a compression check.


Or you could just ride the thing and be happy :D
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You really need to check your valve clearances, straight away. This is not an option, it is a requirement for happy GS'ing. Then you can do the compression check if you wish. I would not, I would return the tester, but that is just me.
 
koolaid_kid said:
You really need to check your valve clearances, straight away. This is not an option, it is a requirement for happy GS'ing. Then you can do the compression check if you wish. I would not, I would return the tester, but that is just me.
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I better order the tool, thinking about a carb sync tool as well for the 750. I bet I can get both in one stop...
 
Many do not use the special tool, they use the zip tie method outlined on BassCliff's web site. Just a suggestion to save a bit of coinage.
 
koolaid_kid said:
Many do not use the special tool, they use the zip tie method outlined on BassCliff's web site. Just a suggestion to save a bit of coinage.
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+1... not only is it cheap but it's easy as... it makes valve clearance checks very easy!
 
pete said:
+1... not only is it cheap but it's easy as... it makes valve clearance checks very easy!
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Yeah! Yet another use for zip ties. Thanks a bunch, again.

Main problem is electrical still. I found a local 550L parts bike, sorry I dont know the year, will the R/R from that swap over to my 450? where can I go to find this info?

The new R/R and stator are about $160 for both plus some change off my ebay search. Although getting another 30 years out of these components would be awesome and probably worthy of the coin, I'm going cheap.

PS: Feels so good to rip around town again! Now I just need some lights:)
 
If the R/R on the 550 is stock Suzuki, I wouldn't bother.

Have a look on BassCliff's site for the compatible R/R's and find a good used Shindengen on eBay, dirt cheap and heaps better than the stock Suzuki ones.

I have a new stator on my 450 ($120 locally) and a used Shindengen SH530-12K ($60 locally) and my charging system has never been better.

You can get the R/R's much cheaper over there, everything here is stupid expensive.
 
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