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Offline jerry h

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Re: -Project Suzzie-
« Reply #250 on: April 13, 2016, 10:19:03 PM »
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I don't like squarish mirrors either, it just screams 80's.

Although quite appropriate for an '82  ;D

Looking great TT !
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« Reply #251 on: April 14, 2016, 01:50:13 AM »
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I don't like squarish mirrors either, it just screams 80's.

Although quite appropriate for an '82  ;D

Ha...good point, Jerry.   I prefer most 70's bikes over 80's...
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« Reply #252 on: April 14, 2016, 05:21:08 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on April 14, 2016, 01:50:13 AM
I prefer most 70's bikes over 80's...
Ditto. I like the new mirrors, TT.
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« Reply #253 on: April 14, 2016, 05:46:37 AM »
Great input, love it. Looked around yesterday for different style but it's so far down the road decided to just hold off.

I have these on my Ducati and yes, they look good on there. The main, and I suppose only reason, is I can see behind me and not my shoulder.
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« Reply #254 on: April 14, 2016, 08:18:59 AM »
Quote from: toytuff on April 14, 2016, 05:46:37 AM


I have these on my Ducati and yes, they look good on there.

Didnt think there was a reason to see behind you on the Duc!
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Exhaust, right side
« Reply #255 on: April 14, 2016, 09:09:57 AM »
Here are some pictures of the right side.












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Exhaust, left side.
« Reply #256 on: April 14, 2016, 09:14:13 AM »
This is the good side, very usable. Has a dent in the down tube but chrome is very good. End caps not so much on both.









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Re: -Project Suzzie-
« Reply #257 on: April 14, 2016, 09:15:19 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on April 14, 2016, 08:18:59 AM
Quote from: toytuff on April 14, 2016, 05:46:37 AM


I have these on my Ducati and yes, they look good on there.

Didnt think there was a reason to see behind you on the Duc!

Flashing lights.
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« Reply #258 on: April 14, 2016, 10:31:01 AM »
The left side is doable. Right side is not.



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Re: -Project Suzzie-
« Reply #259 on: April 14, 2016, 10:41:23 AM »
I agree that a new pr. of exhaust would be a good thing,those end caps aren't any good and that'll cause you jetting problems.I hope oem from another model is able to fit.Have you tried one from a GS450? possibly even have another pr. of oem mufflers grafted/welded on to those pipes and then have the whole works high temp. PC'd bright silver..
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« Reply #260 on: April 14, 2016, 10:56:41 AM »
Most listed on flea bay are just as rusty or worse. CMS replied to my question and their pipes are Sankei 2120 so no guarantee of fitment.

Now, discussing this on GS forum and a set of Mac exhaust would not take much jetting if any. Maybe half to one size up at my elevation of 525 feet. Mac's are baffled.

When I head down to my friends shop this weekend I'll look in my spare carburetor kits and get the main jet size. Stock is 115 so I need 115.5 or 116 jets.

Here is a link if anyone is interested.

https://www.jetsrus.com/a_jet_kit_street/a_jet_kits_street_selection.htm#suzuki


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« Reply #261 on: April 14, 2016, 11:12:19 AM »
I hope you are able to find a pr. of oem's orig. to your bike soon tt;I can just imagine that's a 'tough call'  ::)
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« Reply #262 on: April 14, 2016, 02:56:51 PM »
tt - that rust does not look that severe, I would try to blast it at a low pressure. 

Plz don't Mac it, there has to be a better option.  On Hondas, Mac is seen as a budget pipe...
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« Reply #263 on: April 14, 2016, 03:05:31 PM »
I agree, Mac is on the low end but the only option I know of at this time other  than waiting for something on flea bay.
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Re: -Project Suzzie-
« Reply #264 on: April 14, 2016, 03:08:29 PM »
Quote from: toytuff on April 14, 2016, 03:05:31 PM
I agree, Mac is on the low end but the only option I know of at this time other  than waiting for something on flea bay.

Did your blaster guy see these in person? Try it, you have nothing to lose. 
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Re: -Project Suzzie-
« Reply #265 on: April 14, 2016, 03:37:26 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on April 14, 2016, 03:08:29 PM
Quote from: toytuff on April 14, 2016, 03:05:31 PM
I agree, Mac is on the low end but the only option I know of at this time other  than waiting for something on flea bay.

Did your blaster guy see these in person? Try it, you have nothing to lose.

I took my iPad with pictures. A GS forum member has these, no holes or dings. $75.00 plus shipping so it's worth a try and it has the impossible to find exhaust shields.
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Re: -Project Suzzie-
« Reply #266 on: April 14, 2016, 04:34:50 PM »
I just looked through at your pics of the pipes you have, and compared them to the Ebay pics in the links I provided and they look almost identical...

Look at the mount here in this link and compare to your pic below, even the spot welds look like they are in the same spot.....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUZUKI-GS450T-GS-450-1980-Exhaust-muffler-Right-Muffler-A27-/361512850790



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« Reply #267 on: April 14, 2016, 04:56:29 PM »
Yes, I agree. Close.

I contacted him about combining shipping. I did see very heavy rust on the down tubes however. Thanks for the comparison.
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« Reply #268 on: April 14, 2016, 07:17:35 PM »
That would be nice if someone had a USA spec. GS450T w/ stock oem exh. you could try on yours to check for fit  :)
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« Reply #269 on: April 15, 2016, 07:43:30 AM »
Dug the old frame covers out to get an idea of color. Although never painted in Black it still would look great. Still thinking on this also.

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« Reply #270 on: April 15, 2016, 07:45:17 AM »
Quote from: toytuff on April 15, 2016, 07:43:30 AM
Dug the old frame covers out to get an idea of color. Although never painted in Black it still would look great. Still thinking on this also.



Painting them black?
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« Reply #271 on: April 15, 2016, 07:57:31 AM »
The whole bike in Black. Not a Silver guy although it would take away originality.
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« Reply #272 on: April 15, 2016, 08:07:20 AM »
Looks great with a black motor. More than likely the exhaust will be painted black but not the motor.

Arg..decisions.
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« Reply #273 on: April 15, 2016, 09:15:27 AM »
I like that original silver,because it reminds me so much of my previous 82' GS1100E.. same color.  :)
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« Reply #274 on: April 15, 2016, 09:35:23 AM »
Long overdue so this morning I picked up the tools and cleaned the lift table. Never regretted buying this lift table for my 62 nd birthday. Rest of day is do nothing time.  8)

The other half poked her head into the Shop and said "paint it Silver". Looks like another decal kit is soon to be ordered.  ;D

I think they called this Champagne Silver but could be mistaken.

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