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Forum: GS Boxers 09-02-2012, 03:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,026
Posted By roadrage
Glad you found the problem, bummer to be forced...

Glad you found the problem, bummer to be forced to go back in again...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-01-2012, 10:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,026
Posted By roadrage
Do you have the crossover connected? How much...

Do you have the crossover connected? How much fuel did you put in the tank. I refilled mine too... but only with a gallon as I only had a 1 gal gas can...

I hear you listing off a ton of...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-01-2012, 09:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,026
Posted By roadrage
Silly question... how much fuel is in the tank? ...

Silly question... how much fuel is in the tank?

I did some maintenance no my 2k GS once. Drained all the gas. Did my maintenance and once assembled I was unable to get the bike to start and run...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-19-2012, 09:40 AM
Replies: 3,351
Views: 427,096
Posted By roadrage
Thanks Jim I guess I'll have to reinstall...

Thanks Jim

I guess I'll have to reinstall the device and pay attention again. Have a couple expirements to try....

Runs pretty damned good as is except for the frakin surging!

bob
Forum: GS Boxers 05-18-2012, 09:30 AM
Replies: 3,351
Views: 427,096
Posted By roadrage
Jim, please help me with your comments...

Jim, please help me with your comments further... What I described (opinion vs asked question) was my interpretation of your comments over the past year or so on this subject... That the IICE is...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-17-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 3,351
Views: 427,096
Posted By roadrage
Except I would argue that my bike is not...

Except I would argue that my bike is not malfunctioning.

Also adding that Surging should not be changed by installing the IICE Air.

Speaking of surging... my bike surges pretty bad, just like...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-17-2012, 09:22 AM
Replies: 3,351
Views: 427,096
Posted By roadrage
Not alone...

Nice to see I'm not alone as I too feel zero difference with this device installed. Tried all positions, remove, reinstall, etc... No difference.

Questioned whether I should replace the temp...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-07-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,329
Posted By roadrage
You say always, but did the seller say that? Is...

You say always, but did the seller say that? Is it possible whoever did the last filter assembly has used a worm clamp that has it's tail blocking the full swing of the float? Total WAG... Or...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-07-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,981
Posted By roadrage
This. It makes no sense to be asked about a...

This.

It makes no sense to be asked about a freakin sticker. As a 50 state bikeis California compliant and exceeds the 49 other states emissions-wise. (not that this is a good thing, but that...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-07-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,981
Posted By roadrage
That 7500 mile cut off opens up more scrutiny. ...

That 7500 mile cut off opens up more scrutiny. I've registered plenty of bikes with NO emission label. High mileage is the key.

Maybe take the bike to the CHP. They are actually part of the...
Forum: Airheads 12-22-2011, 07:23 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 27,965
Posted By roadrage
Bummer... I vote you have a few more beers and...

Bummer... I vote you have a few more beers and shop! :evil
Forum: GS Boxers 12-17-2011, 12:53 PM
Replies: 3,351
Views: 427,096
Posted By roadrage
If someone is interested in an IICE Air, PM me. ...

If someone is interested in an IICE Air, PM me.

I've had it installed for a couple months, and the bike has been parked for half that time... I won't be riding the bike for a few more months...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-17-2011, 12:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 945
Posted By roadrage
Steptoe, Isn't the leak you're describing more...

Steptoe, Isn't the leak you're describing more likely to contaminate the clutch?

I've replaced the trans input shaft seal on my 2000 gs, the clutch pushrod seal looked AOK. The trans seal on...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-26-2011, 07:02 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,360
Posted By roadrage
snip.... Except the clutch spline to input...

snip....

Except the clutch spline to input shaft is a sliding joint and the typical thrust bearing failure will be on the side of the bearing that controls forward motion, not rearward. The front...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-26-2011, 06:33 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,360
Posted By roadrage
I've been out of town few days... catching up. ...

I've been out of town few days... catching up.

Sourkraut - I've got a 2000 r1150gs mfg date 1199 last 5, 50515, I've owned another 2000 and it too was mfg'd in 11/99 50435 (80 serial diff).
...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-23-2011, 10:27 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,360
Posted By roadrage
Woodsman. I suggest you do a couple things. ...

Woodsman. I suggest you do a couple things.

1. Check the right side throttle shaft/pulley as I originally suggested. I've owned two r1150gses and both have made this noise, one more than the...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-23-2011, 10:40 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,360
Posted By roadrage
Uhmmm so much for lurking... wrong, wrong...

Uhmmm so much for lurking...

wrong, wrong and wrong.

#1, the clutch release is done by pushing on the center of the clutch spring which is attached ultimately to the flywheel. You are applying...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-22-2011, 03:45 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,360
Posted By roadrage
Anton is talking about the earlier five speed...

Anton is talking about the earlier five speed gearbox. [/QUOTE]

For some reason I was thinking your bike was an 1100 and had that transmission.



Right. I'm good with that. I have never...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-22-2011, 11:34 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,360
Posted By roadrage
At the risk of downplaying the noise/problem... ...

At the risk of downplaying the noise/problem...

If you read Antons notes about the transmission bearings I think you will see that the earlier transmissions had weak points. Which IMO would...
Forum: Airheads 09-22-2011, 09:25 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 31,879
Posted By roadrage
I think a slight hesitation/stumble off idle...

I think a slight hesitation/stumble off idle would be idle mixture.
Cylinder temp seems pretty reasonable. Rich is good. If the plugs are a nice toasty brown after running the engine for a while...
Forum: Airheads 09-21-2011, 07:23 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 31,879
Posted By roadrage
Awesome, glad to see the progress! Seems...

Awesome, glad to see the progress!

Seems open air box can present challenges for Bings from what I read... My dad had a great ear for tuning carbs even if he assembled them kinda funny.... He...
Forum: Old's Cool 09-21-2011, 06:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,814
Posted By roadrage
Sheesh, well that was nice 5 duplicates... Adv...

Sheesh, well that was nice 5 duplicates... Adv hiccup I guess. Weird.

Yes, I determined that the 64/32/3&4 carbs have no o-ring. Ran across Antons website and he noted it. I guess my dad kept...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-21-2011, 05:42 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,360
Posted By roadrage
Would be nice to see the difference between old...

Would be nice to see the difference between old and new... The thing I find odd is that most thrust surfaces for the endplay are handled by fairly standard thrust washer, or built into the babbet...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-21-2011, 10:31 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,360
Posted By roadrage
How much end float have you measured on that...

How much end float have you measured on that engine UKdave?
Forum: Old's Cool 09-19-2011, 06:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,814
Posted By roadrage
ok, NOT really an expert :-)

Freakin Bing!

I know this is not a choke question... Maybe I need a new thread... will see.

Main jet o-ring... All the pictures I see show the o-ring in the groove on the mainjet holder......
Forum: Old's Cool 09-19-2011, 12:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,814
Posted By roadrage
I am now a freakin expert.

Well as luck woudl have it I happen to have a few carbs laying around. All of which have the same newer style choke. So that's an option. Also I opened one up to see the diff between mine and...
Forum: Old's Cool 09-19-2011, 10:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,814
Posted By roadrage
I think I figured it out... not fixed tho.

Hey guys, I too am waiting for someone to weight in on this. :D

From what I can gather there are differences in choke lever/disc etc even in the early /5's. These carbs are 64/32/3&4's.
...
Forum: Old's Cool 09-18-2011, 04:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,814
Posted By roadrage
I've been there and a couple others. The dimple...

I've been there and a couple others. The dimple is not in operating position in the one picture because the lever is off. That picture is also of the carb I have not taken apart yet... That one...
Forum: Old's Cool 09-18-2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,814
Posted By roadrage
Bing "choke" question

I'm confused... :-/ Probably over-anal yzing this...

Going through the carbs a set of early '71 /5 carbs. I decided to make sure the choke/aux carbs were aok. While they appear to be nice and...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 09-18-2011, 12:45 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 89,184
Posted By roadrage
Put the Harley wheels on it!!! :-) Cool...

Put the Harley wheels on it!!! :-)

Cool hackage!
Forum: GS Boxers 09-16-2011, 01:58 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,360
Posted By roadrage
I've had the throttle shaft rattle at under 30k. ...

I've had the throttle shaft rattle at under 30k. Tight cables will make this worse and it's not a pleasant sound.

Reach down when bike is making this noise and put your finger on the right side...
Forum: Airheads 09-16-2011, 10:53 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 31,879
Posted By roadrage
Lookin good, 'cept for that smear of gorilla...

Lookin good, 'cept for that smear of gorilla snot!

I like that stand.
Forum: GS Boxers 09-09-2011, 01:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,085
Posted By roadrage
Thanks guys for the responses. I am swinging by...

Thanks guys for the responses. I am swinging by the dealer on the way home today to see if an IAT is available. Not expecting them to have one, but going to give it a shot as I need a rebuild kit...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-09-2011, 09:22 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,478
Posted By roadrage
Excellent. Long live the luddites!

Excellent. Long live the luddites!
Forum: GS Boxers 09-08-2011, 09:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,478
Posted By roadrage
Love it! I think the same way larryboy....

Love it!

I think the same way larryboy. While I appreciate how reliable an EFI system can be. I absolutely hate how untunable they are.

Carbs rule! Very interested in hearing how you address...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-08-2011, 09:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,085
Posted By roadrage
Thanks Pekka! So I actually found that link,...

Thanks Pekka!

So I actually found that link, and that seems to be about it! The problem is that he felt he had a bad IAT and was going to get a new sensor, yet never came back with those...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-08-2011, 07:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,085
Posted By roadrage
Symptoms of a dead IAT sensor?

Wondering if anyone has had an intake air temp sensor fail, or maybe the wiring.

I am suspicious that my IAT sensor is not or has not been working for quite some time now. I've been riding with...
Forum: Airheads 09-06-2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 31,879
Posted By roadrage
Hmmm. So he had a signed pink, but never...

Hmmm. So he had a signed pink, but never formally registered it? Hmmm... Did the registration already have a PNO status before he got the pink? If it was PNO at that time it should be no problem. ...
Forum: Airheads 09-04-2011, 09:30 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 31,879
Posted By roadrage
If the bike still has a title on record, then...

If the bike still has a title on record, then it's usually just go in, pay money, pick up tags. If the title has rolled off the system you then have to go in and initiate the registration as if new....
Forum: Airheads 09-03-2011, 11:14 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 31,879
Posted By roadrage
Oh, and I really dig that Acewell! :clap I...

Oh, and I really dig that Acewell! :clap

I wish they made a drop in for the older nacelle style headlight like my /5 has. :cry
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