Quote from: RVertigoWas it pretty fast for a 400 lbs 250cc?   :lol:

ball moving fast, :lol:. I can't wait to get it running right.

Quote from: fat_sacThe problem I found, is that it's only running on one cylinder. The reason I posted this thread is b/c I knew something HAD to be wrong with it. Not b/c I was baggin on the GS. I love the way it looks and think that with a little work, it will be a lot of fun. Tomorrow, I'm going to take it somewhere that has the tools to check the coils and see if it's maybe a pulg, coil, wire or something else that's wrong with it. I just got ahold of this thing, and have no idea what its capable of. Once I push it as far as it will go, then I'll rave and/or complain. Until then, thnx for those that have helped me.

Sorry for the misunderstanding. It just sounded a little like you were bashing the gs.

Yeah, running on one cylender sucks. Are you taking it somewere to pay someone to look at the bike? It might be cheaper to do some other testing. Does the non-running cylender have any spark? Plugs are cheap, so replacing them would be a good one. I think that the plug wires are long enough to swap them, but I'm not 100% sure on that one.

Good luck with the wrenching. I hope it's something relatively simple.

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against my deepest fears, I took the gs for a spin (2500), and I got up to 115mph going at 9000rpm exactly. no fuel starvation btw  

going fast on the gs is becoming a drug  

Quote from: subcgoing fast on the gs is becoming a drug  

Just say no...  Or wear full armored leathers so you stand a slim chance in a crash at those speeds.

Who the hell am I to preach?  I took the GS up to 85 (ind) the first time I'd ever ridden any bike on the freeway...    Took it up to 100 (ind) wearing jeans and really thin gloves.  

But at least I corner like I'm driving Ms. Daisy.

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Quote from: fat_sacThe problem I found, is that it's only running on one cylinder. The reason I posted this thread is b/c I knew something HAD to be wrong with it. Not b/c I was baggin on the GS. I love the way it looks and think that with a little work, it will be a lot of fun. Tomorrow, I'm going to take it somewhere that has the tools to check the coils and see if it's maybe a pulg, coil, wire or something else that's wrong with it. I just got ahold of this thing, and have no idea what its capable of. Once I push it as far as it will go, then I'll rave and/or complain. Until then, thnx for those that have helped me.

Sorry for the misunderstanding. It just sounded a little like you were bashing the gs.

Yeah, running on one cylender sucks. Are you taking it somewere to pay someone to look at the bike? It might be cheaper to do some other testing. Does the non-running cylender have any spark? Plugs are cheap, so replacing them would be a good one. I think that the plug wires are long enough to swap them, but I'm not 100% sure on that one.

Good luck with the wrenching. I hope it's something relatively simple.

I understand, these topics can be sensitive. Especially when you are on the net and can't see someone's demeanar (*sp)?  

I'm takingit to a friend that works at O'Rielly so I get the tools and sh%t for free. Although I think they do that anyway. I just don't have a test light here to test the coils. Can I just switch the wires? Is it that simple to test?

i was messin with ya, thought it sorta sounded funny as a letter or somthing.  good luck with fixin the bike though.  sorry dont know much about the testing of the coils.

Quote from: cheesyhow 'fat' are you?   I drove a se-r turbo for many a years and found the GS to be REALLY quick... car was in the mid 13's.... faster than a gs prolly... still thought the gs was quick.  I weigh 200lb...

Woah! My daily Driver is a boosted NX2000... you ever post over on SR20Forum.com ?

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Quote from: subcgoing fast on the gs is becoming a drug  

Just say no...  Or wear full armored leathers so you stand a slim chance in a crash at those speeds.

Who the hell am I to preach?  I took the GS up to 85 (ind) the first time I'd ever ridden any bike on the freeway...    Took it up to 100 (ind) wearing jeans and really thin gloves.  

But at least I corner like I'm driving Ms. Daisy.

first time I ever took a motorcycle (the present one) on the freeway, I got really scared when I reached 60 and the wind started to hit me like a ragdoll, so I slowed down  

im extra careful whenever I go above 90mph. I only do it in the same spot in the freeway I know (very smooth and straight road for some 20 miles) and at times when is pretty much empty (say, 2am to 4am).
Also, I don't stay above 90 more than ome 20/30 seconds. And yes, I wear mesh protection, full face helmet  and thick gloves (only missing real riding boots, but I use good quality regular boots).

And I turn very slowly... usually in second gear for any corner, and in 1st gear when its a corner I don't know.

hey subc, have you found a japanese girlfriend yet?

No that isn't completely random, a threadjack but not random. its a reference to his avitar.

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I have that avatar to aggravate (had to google the word) my present gf... who is japanese  :lol:

ps... don't tell her I ride above 70  

Quote from: subcfirst time I ever took a motorcycle (the present one) on the freeway, I got really scared when I reached 60 and the wind started to hit me like a ragdoll, so I slowed down  

I'm pretty sure I left a brown trail down sr520 when I was going 85 (ind)...  But, I kept it up from the start to I405...  It was stupid, but I didn't crash.

Quote from: subcim extra careful whenever I go above 90mph. I don't stay above 90 more than ome 20/30 seconds.

Yeah...  It's kinda uncomfortable on a few different levels...  The wind isn't a factor when you tuck...  The RPMs are pretty high, but it's not loud compared to the wind....   But...   The thought of getting another damn speeding ticket usually keeps me under 80.

Which reminds me...  I got pulled over in my stupid SUV the other day...  39 in a 25. DAMN IT!!!!  (No ticket though...  shhhh) The stupid SUV just makes me speed...  It's so heavy that gravity pulls it down hill too fast!

Quote from: fat_sacI'm takingit to a friend that works at O'Rielly so I get the tools and sh%t for free. Although I think they do that anyway. I just don't have a test light here to test the coils. Can I just switch the wires? Is it that simple to test?

Now that I think harder about it, it won't work. The timing would be all f#$%ed up.

Sorry for the bad advice, its bedtime for me.

If its free and easy, go to O'Reilly (auto parts store or garage? not familiar with it)

Otherwise, you can take the plug out of the hole (with the wire still on it), make sure that the body of the plug is grounded and crank the engine a few times. You should be able to tell whether or not there is spark going on. That works better in a dark area, and you might want to disconnect the other plug to make sure that the engine doesn't start on you. It shouldn't start if you're just turning it over a few times but it wouldn't hurt.

Check out some of the stuff in this post.

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I have that avatar to aggravate (had to google the word) my present gf... who is japanese  :lol:

ps... don't tell her I ride above 70  

Don't worry. I've never met her before so I don't think that will be a problem.

Got it worked out. The carbs have been cleaned and new plugs made run like a bat outta hell. Thanks to all who helped me get back on the road. Feels good to be free again.  

It's nice when GS doesn't stand for "Goes Slow."

Quote from: subcim extra careful whenever I go above 90mph. I only do it in the same spot in the freeway I know

Hell I do that on my way home every day on the NJ Turnpike in rush hour traffic.   There is a part that goes from route 3 to route 80 and has no enforcement.  They just finished the construction and re-paved route 80 going west from the George Washington bridge.  Smooth as silk.  No enforcement there since day one.

With the GS even a commute from hell like today can be fun.

Quote from: mp183With the GS even a commute from hell like today can be fun.

didn't know your work suked so much.