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79 gs1000e self xanseling looks similar but has two harnesses one is 4 pin and other i think is 6 pin ...

In the motor trade i have seen okes use a putty knife to apply sealant ...

Found this but not shore if it helps iv got hinges on my GS1000E also from 79

Fit a new O ring to the brass bit and put a srong spring behind it so it can not open remove and block off vacuum from carb Then On is off and Prime is on

On my 78 gs1000e iv got a vacuum tap wit prime , on and reserve The vacuum diaphram kept leaking and flooding the nr3 cil. so iv put a strong spting on the diaphram ? disconnected and blocked the vacuum hose an put an inline filter ( as the intank filter is out ) Now prime is on and on is off ...

Welcome bruv Like everyone is ssying grab her b4 its too late

Ok cool mate of mine with Kat neadles is joining the forum ( big on his Kats ) Soon as he is here il link him to your thread

Il have a look on fb a mate of mine was advertising Cat needles il check if he still has

https://www.babbittsonline.com/oemparts/a/suz/50d3c5bef870021958f277c4/speedometer-model-w-x Have a look here iv found stuff thatSuzuki dont list any more

Have you tried babbits il see if i can load a link

Torque on bolts can drive you nuts .

Where do you get gaskets and other bits for her ?

Send me your mail address

Cool iv also stolen it i have the 1978 GS 1000 +E + L& S manual and owner manual not shore how to share it as too large to email ...

Not shore if tge crank case vent is the same as on the GS at the top of the tapet cover ? When mine wss open it whould send oil to the starter cover ...

Thing is with cone filters as speed increases the pasing wind runs carbs lean my vm26 slides also had 115 s oe and it almost cost me burnt valves from a runing lean . Try the shoping site 'wish' or 'ali x' for jets . Ithink dyna jet is also a good option

mauvdw@gmail.com iv got a jeting chart and some carb maintanance manuals i can mail thru if you want

Manifold O rings ? Fucked me around on my GS1000E revs like a fart out of a bath tub but soon as there is load its dead as a door knob till i changed the o rings between head and manifolds .