Another question.....cleaning the carb

Ron Gibson wrote:
> On Thu, 04 Oct 2007 20:19:32 +0000, Steve Burgess wrote:
>
>> Read through this and see if you fell like tackling it...
>
>> http://www.thegsresources.com/gs_carbrebuild.htm
>
> Excellent. I used wget to grab the whole site to hard drive.
>
>> It's based of a Suzuki GS, and use Mikuni BS34's (same type as my XS400)
>
> Geez, I have an XS400RK myself with the same BS34's. You know I really
> like this bike which is almost perfectly restored now (got about $1400 in
> it, new tires, brakes, fork seals, recovered seat, etc).
>
> I get nearly 50MPG on the highway. I want a newer 600 but this is so
> reliable, easy to handle, and work on it's making it tough to fully
> commit to another bike.
>

Sweet, Mines a 400K (Maxim, sister to your Seca)
Redid the carbs as it sat for 7 years with gas in.
Fork seals, oil filter bolt, fuse box (replace if you haven't yet) and a
few others.. todo, seat recover, new tires and SS brake lines

Rebuild info and pics here
http://zagnet.dyndns.org:8080/Maxim/

Rode a scooter for a year, picked this up and started the rebuild....
I don't feel the need for anything bigger, enough power,not too heavy,
good mileage (getting between 50 and 60 mpg, should have a better guess
after the next time I hit res) Too bad it's such a bigger is better
marketing scheme now..... I think 400's are a great size,
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In article <nWPOi.4$G25.1@edtnps89>, seburges.RemoveThis@accesscable.spamblock.net wrote:
>Ron Gibson wrote:
>> On Thu, 04 Oct 2007 20:19:32 +0000, Steve Burgess wrote:
>>
>>> Read through this and see if you fell like tackling it...
>>
>>> http://www.thegsresources.com/gs_carbrebuild.htm
>>
>> Excellent. I used wget to grab the whole site to hard drive.
>>
>>> It's based of a Suzuki GS, and use Mikuni BS34's (same type as my XS400)
>>
>> Geez, I have an XS400RK myself with the same BS34's. You know I really
>> like this bike which is almost perfectly restored now (got about $1400 in
>> it, new tires, brakes, fork seals, recovered seat, etc).
>>
>> I get nearly 50MPG on the highway. I want a newer 600 but this is so
>> reliable, easy to handle, and work on it's making it tough to fully
>> commit to another bike.
>>
>
>Sweet, Mines a 400K (Maxim, sister to your Seca)
>Redid the carbs as it sat for 7 years with gas in.
>Fork seals, oil filter bolt, fuse box (replace if you haven't yet) and a
>few others.. todo, seat recover, new tires and SS brake lines
>
>Rebuild info and pics here
>http://zagnet.dyndns.org:8080/Maxim/
>
>Rode a scooter for a year, picked this up and started the rebuild....
>I don't feel the need for anything bigger, enough power,not too heavy,
>good mileage (getting between 50 and 60 mpg, should have a better guess
>after the next time I hit res) Too bad it's such a bigger is better
>marketing scheme now..... I think 400's are a great size,

if you like thumpers, a good used sr500 can be had for around $700.
a simple exhaust pipe change will get you 5hp and a bike that cruises reliably
at 75 up and down hills or can blast around the twisties off the interstates.
they are a sheer joy to ride and get 40-50mpg, depending on how you goose it.
i have 3 and buy every under $1000 one i can find. i often find really decnt
bikes for under $500 from some kid that doesn't understand singles and can't
even start it. my last one was a 78, dead stock looking colored red with 5600
miles on it.
the previous owner checked the oil cold and added 2 quarts. he basically
drowned the bike and said it wouldn't run. he was overjoyed when i offered a
duece and hauled it away. i drained the oil, changer the filter, went over it
and tightened the nuts and bolts because the vibrate a bit, and it started 1st
kick. then died and i had to clean the carb. sometimes you get lucky.
a short ride revelaed the bike had the big pipe, a 545cc piston and was jetted
right.
next!
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someone RemoveThis @some.domain wrote:

>
> if you like thumpers, a good used sr500 can be had for around $700.
> a simple exhaust pipe change will get you 5hp and a bike that cruises reliably
> at 75 up and down hills or can blast around the twisties off the interstates.
> they are a sheer joy to ride and get 40-50mpg, depending on how you goose it.
> i have 3 and buy every under $1000 one i can find. i often find really decnt
> bikes for under $500 from some kid that doesn't understand singles and can't
> even start it. my last one was a 78, dead stock looking colored red with 5600
> miles on it.
> the previous owner checked the oil cold and added 2 quarts. he basically
> drowned the bike and said it wouldn't run. he was overjoyed when i offered a
> duece and hauled it away. i drained the oil, changer the filter, went over it
> and tightened the nuts and bolts because the vibrate a bit, and it started 1st
> kick. then died and i had to clean the carb. sometimes you get lucky.
> a short ride revelaed the bike had the big pipe, a 545cc piston and was jetted
> right.
> next!

Nice,

Had to check it out on Bike Pics.....
I like it.... I have a soft spot for the old UJM look

I'll add that to my keep an eye out list
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In article <7v9Pi.4538$G25.4214@edtnps89>, seburges.RemoveThis@accesscable.spamblock.net wrote:
>someone@some.domain wrote:
>
>>
>> if you like thumpers, a good used sr500 can be had for around $700.
>> a simple exhaust pipe change will get you 5hp and a bike that cruises
> reliably
>> at 75 up and down hills or can blast around the twisties off the interstates.
>> they are a sheer joy to ride and get 40-50mpg, depending on how you goose it.
>> i have 3 and buy every under $1000 one i can find. i often find really decnt
>> bikes for under $500 from some kid that doesn't understand singles and can't
>> even start it. my last one was a 78, dead stock looking colored red with 5600
>
>> miles on it.
>> the previous owner checked the oil cold and added 2 quarts. he basically
>> drowned the bike and said it wouldn't run. he was overjoyed when i offered a
>> duece and hauled it away. i drained the oil, changer the filter, went over it
>
>> and tightened the nuts and bolts because the vibrate a bit, and it started
> 1st
>> kick. then died and i had to clean the carb. sometimes you get lucky.
>> a short ride revelaed the bike had the big pipe, a 545cc piston and was
> jetted
>> right.
>> next!
>
>Nice,
>
>Had to check it out on Bike Pics.....
>I like it.... I have a soft spot for the old UJM look
>
>I'll add that to my keep an eye out list
>
where do you live? i have thumper friends all over.
also,
http://thumperpage.com/
check the for sale pages.
i have a custom for sale, but it's very special and not cheap.
look in the photo section, june 95 for the black sr by edward.
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In article <BQdPi.78046$Lx1.39198@fe05.news.easynews.com>, someone.RemoveThis@some.domain wrote:
>In article <7v9Pi.4538$G25.4214@edtnps89>, seburges.RemoveThis@accesscable.spamblock.net
> wrote:
>>someone@some.domain wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> if you like thumpers, a good used sr500 can be had for around $700.
>>> a simple exhaust pipe change will get you 5hp and a bike that cruises
>> reliably
>>> at 75 up and down hills or can blast around the twisties off the
> interstates.
>>> they are a sheer joy to ride and get 40-50mpg, depending on how you goose
> it.
>>> i have 3 and buy every under $1000 one i can find. i often find really decnt
>
>>> bikes for under $500 from some kid that doesn't understand singles and can't
>
>>> even start it. my last one was a 78, dead stock looking colored red with
> 5600
>>
>>> miles on it.
>>> the previous owner checked the oil cold and added 2 quarts. he basically
>>> drowned the bike and said it wouldn't run. he was overjoyed when i offered a
>
>>> duece and hauled it away. i drained the oil, changer the filter, went over
> it
>>
>>> and tightened the nuts and bolts because the vibrate a bit, and it started
>> 1st
>>> kick. then died and i had to clean the carb. sometimes you get lucky.
>>> a short ride revelaed the bike had the big pipe, a 545cc piston and was
>> jetted
>>> right.
>>> next!
>>
>>Nice,
>>
>>Had to check it out on Bike Pics.....
>>I like it.... I have a soft spot for the old UJM look
>>
>>I'll add that to my keep an eye out list
>>
>where do you live? i have thumper friends all over.
>also,
>http://thumperpage.com/
>check the for sale pages.
>i have a custom for sale, but it's very special and not cheap.
>look in the photo section, june 95 for the black sr by edward.
ignore the june 95
it's here, look on right side about half way down.

http://www.thumperpage.com/mcpics_jun2002.html
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>> Had to check it out on Bike Pics.....
>> I like it.... I have a soft spot for the old UJM look
>>
>> I'll add that to my keep an eye out list
>>
> where do you live? i have thumper friends all over.
> also,
> http://thumperpage.com/
> check the for sale pages.
> i have a custom for sale, but it's very special and not cheap.
> look in the photo section, june 95 for the black sr by edward.

I'm in Nova Scotia.....
May be looking for a new project next year....
Got the Maxim running good, a few mods over winter and she's done...
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someone DeleteThis @some.domain wrote:
> In article <BQdPi.78046$Lx1.39198@fe05.news.easynews.com>, someone DeleteThis @some.domain wrote:
>> In article <7v9Pi.4538$G25.4214@edtnps89>, seburges DeleteThis @accesscable.spamblock.net
>> wrote:
>>> someone DeleteThis @some.domain wrote:
>>>
>>>> if you like thumpers, a good used sr500 can be had for around $700.
>>>> a simple exhaust pipe change will get you 5hp and a bike that cruises
>>> reliably
>>>> at 75 up and down hills or can blast around the twisties off the
>> interstates.
>>>> they are a sheer joy to ride and get 40-50mpg, depending on how you goose
>> it.
>>>> i have 3 and buy every under $1000 one i can find. i often find really decnt
>>>> bikes for under $500 from some kid that doesn't understand singles and can't
>>>> even start it. my last one was a 78, dead stock looking colored red with
>> 5600
>>>> miles on it.
>>>> the previous owner checked the oil cold and added 2 quarts. he basically
>>>> drowned the bike and said it wouldn't run. he was overjoyed when i offered a
>>>> duece and hauled it away. i drained the oil, changer the filter, went over
>> it
>>>> and tightened the nuts and bolts because the vibrate a bit, and it started
>>> 1st
>>>> kick. then died and i had to clean the carb. sometimes you get lucky.
>>>> a short ride revelaed the bike had the big pipe, a 545cc piston and was
>>> jetted
>>>> right.
>>>> next!
>>> Nice,
>>>
>>> Had to check it out on Bike Pics.....
>>> I like it.... I have a soft spot for the old UJM look
>>>
>>> I'll add that to my keep an eye out list
>>>
>> where do you live? i have thumper friends all over.
>> also,
>> http://thumperpage.com/
>> check the for sale pages.
>> i have a custom for sale, but it's very special and not cheap.
>> look in the photo section, june 95 for the black sr by edward.
> ignore the june 95
> it's here, look on right side about half way down.
>
> http://www.thumperpage.com/mcpics_jun2002.html


Nice.....
Definitely be keeping my eyes open for something like that...

That Junak M10 on the page is freakin' beautiful......
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In article <y9uPi.9365$GO5.4306@edtnps90>, seburges.RemoveThis@accesscable.spamblock.net wrote:
>
>>> Had to check it out on Bike Pics.....
>>> I like it.... I have a soft spot for the old UJM look
>>>
>>> I'll add that to my keep an eye out list
>>>
>> where do you live? i have thumper friends all over.
>> also,
>> http://thumperpage.com/
>> check the for sale pages.
>> i have a custom for sale, but it's very special and not cheap.
>> look in the photo section, june 95 for the black sr by edward.
>
>I'm in Nova Scotia.....
>May be looking for a new project next year....
>Got the Maxim running good, a few mods over winter and she's done...
>
did you like my custom? spent a year on it.
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In article <8euPi.9367$GO5.1721@edtnps90>, seburges.DeleteThis@accesscable.spamblock.net wrote:
>someone@some.domain wrote:
>> In article <BQdPi.78046$Lx1.39198@fe05.news.easynews.com>,
> someone.DeleteThis@some.domain wrote:
>>> In article <7v9Pi.4538$G25.4214@edtnps89>,
> seburges.DeleteThis@accesscable.spamblock.net
>>> wrote:
>>>> someone.DeleteThis@some.domain wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> if you like thumpers, a good used sr500 can be had for around $700.
>>>>> a simple exhaust pipe change will get you 5hp and a bike that cruises
>>>> reliably
>>>>> at 75 up and down hills or can blast around the twisties off the
>>> interstates.
>>>>> they are a sheer joy to ride and get 40-50mpg, depending on how you goose
>>> it.
>>>>> i have 3 and buy every under $1000 one i can find. i often find really
> decnt
>>>>> bikes for under $500 from some kid that doesn't understand singles and
> can't
>>>>> even start it. my last one was a 78, dead stock looking colored red with
>>> 5600
>>>>> miles on it.
>>>>> the previous owner checked the oil cold and added 2 quarts. he basically
>>>>> drowned the bike and said it wouldn't run. he was overjoyed when i offered
> a
>>>>> duece and hauled it away. i drained the oil, changer the filter, went over
>>> it
>>>>> and tightened the nuts and bolts because the vibrate a bit, and it started
>>>> 1st
>>>>> kick. then died and i had to clean the carb. sometimes you get lucky.
>>>>> a short ride revelaed the bike had the big pipe, a 545cc piston and was
>>>> jetted
>>>>> right.
>>>>> next!
>>>> Nice,
>>>>
>>>> Had to check it out on Bike Pics.....
>>>> I like it.... I have a soft spot for the old UJM look
>>>>
>>>> I'll add that to my keep an eye out list
>>>>
>>> where do you live? i have thumper friends all over.
>>> also,
>>> http://thumperpage.com/
>>> check the for sale pages.
>>> i have a custom for sale, but it's very special and not cheap.
>>> look in the photo section, june 95 for the black sr by edward.
>> ignore the june 95
>> it's here, look on right side about half way down.
>>
>> http://www.thumperpage.com/mcpics_jun2002.html
>
>
>Nice.....
>Definitely be keeping my eyes open for something like that...
>
>That Junak M10 on the page is freakin' beautiful......
mines for sale.....
those junaks are VERY reare, darn it.
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someone RemoveThis @some.domain wrote:
> In article <y9uPi.9365$GO5.4306@edtnps90>, seburges RemoveThis @accesscable.spamblock.net wrote:
>>>> Had to check it out on Bike Pics.....
>>>> I like it.... I have a soft spot for the old UJM look
>>>>
>>>> I'll add that to my keep an eye out list
>>>>
>>> where do you live? i have thumper friends all over.
>>> also,
>>> http://thumperpage.com/
>>> check the for sale pages.
>>> i have a custom for sale, but it's very special and not cheap.
>>> look in the photo section, june 95 for the black sr by edward.
>> I'm in Nova Scotia.....
>> May be looking for a new project next year....
>> Got the Maxim running good, a few mods over winter and she's done...
>>
> did you like my custom? spent a year on it.

It looks pretty sweet, you can tell you spent time on her.
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