Virgin GSPD needs mods - Page 3

Stagehand · 01-27-2013, 10:28 PM

dont go doing anything till it tells you to. DOnt worry, it'll tell you

Ras Thurlo · 01-28-2013, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Stagehand

dont go doing anything till it tells you to. DOnt worry, it'll tell you

...."new forks for easter, pls pls pls"

Magnon · 01-28-2013, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninthlord

I'm looking at these mods:

- Diode board/solid mounts. I'd like to install the whole Omega charging system, but it's a bit pricey. I can afford the Thunderchild diode mod and the VR.
- Final drive. Can I just replace the stock ujoint with a serviceable one, or does the entire shaft ass'y need replacing? Sounds expensive. I carry a fire extinguisher.
- Tranny output shaft. I did the research, mine is circlip-free. Doesn't sound terribly expensive, except in labor terms. Cuanto es esto?
These are my top three priorities, as they can all be stranders, and I like to ride this bike. I just can't do 'em all at once.

Have any of these given you trouble?

Some say that the valves start dropping after about 45-50k miles.

Personally I'd concentrate on sympathetic mods that improve the ride such as the seat and front brake.

Ninthlord · 01-28-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by WacoDirtryder

Man where did you get those bags off a RoadKing?

Yes they're Harley bags. Got 'em at a swap meet.

Ninthlord · 01-28-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Magnon

Have any of these given you trouble?

Not sure what caused the stranding, but it's a charging issue.

WacoDirtryder · 01-28-2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninthlord

Yes they're Harley bags. Got 'em at a swap meet.

Well you have a one off GS King now.

groop · 01-28-2013, 02:23 PM

Period correct GPS/Roll chart holder

akabeton · 01-28-2013, 02:34 PM

Some great troubleshooting info in the thread, may help with your charging issues.

Good luck

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=824361

Airhead Wrangler · 01-28-2013, 03:54 PM

Your necessities may vary, but a few cheapish items that I see as necessary for my riding are the following:

1) Real handguards that stand a chance of saving your controls in the event of a dump.
2) Risers... tall ones. The stock bar height is just not doable for standing up
3) Lower/grippier footpegs.
4) Ditch all the emissions BS if it's still there

WacoDirtryder · 01-28-2013, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Airhead Wrangler

Your necessities may vary, but a few cheapish items that I see as necessary for my riding are the following:

1) Real handguards that stand a chance of saving your controls in the event of a dump.
2) Risers... tall ones. The stock bar height is just not doable for standing up
3) Lower/grippier footpegs.
4) Ditch all the emissions BS if it's still there

Those fastway pegs for the 1200GS work good on the old GS. I had a set of those pivot pegs on a GS they suck to me i dont like standing up and my peg moving.

SOLO LOBO · 01-28-2013, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Magnon

Some say that the valves start dropping after about 45-50k miles.

Not many who know better.

Stagehand · 01-28-2013, 07:47 PM

YOu should probaly just start racing it.

camgregus · 01-29-2013, 10:08 AM

whatIsaid....

oldpegsinabox...

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Originally Posted by WacoDirtryder

Those fastway pegs for the 1200GS work good on the old GS. I had a set of those pivot pegs on a GS they suck to me i dont like standing up and my peg moving.

Ninthlord · 01-30-2013, 11:39 AM

The Romney device!

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Originally Posted by groop

Period correct GPS/Roll chart holder

01-27-2013, 10:28 PM	#31
Stagehand +/- V TDSPP Joined: Oct 2004 Location: "Poughkeepsie?!?!" Oddometer: 19,849	dont go doing anything till it tells you to. DOnt worry, it'll tell you __________________ What to do... What to do...

01-28-2013, 02:23 PM	#37
groop So much to ponder Joined: Jun 2007 Location: oc, ca Oddometer: 2,551	Period correct GPS/Roll chart holder __________________ Originally Posted by DR. Rock once you leave the pavement, it's like entering a parallel universe... a wormhole in both space and time... sometimes you won't believe you're still in the United States, or in this century.

01-28-2013, 02:34 PM	#38
akabeton Adventurer Joined: Jul 2011 Location: British Columbia Canada Oddometer: 171	Have a read of this thread Some great troubleshooting info in the thread, may help with your charging issues. Good luck http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=824361 __________________ 1995 R100 GSPD

01-28-2013, 03:54 PM	#39
Airhead Wrangler More tacos than you Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Manzanillo MX, occasionally Seattle Oddometer: 5,090	Your necessities may vary, but a few cheapish items that I see as necessary for my riding are the following: 1) Real handguards that stand a chance of saving your controls in the event of a dump. 2) Risers... tall ones. The stock bar height is just not doable for standing up 3) Lower/grippier footpegs. 4) Ditch all the emissions BS if it's still there __________________ R80ST Gets The HPN Treatment Ducati Pantah 500SL Rebuild Seattle to TDF on an airhead WTB R100R Mystic sidestand and mount.

01-28-2013, 07:47 PM	#42
Stagehand +/- V TDSPP Joined: Oct 2004 Location: "Poughkeepsie?!?!" Oddometer: 19,849	YOu should probaly just start racing it. __________________ What to do... What to do...

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