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Re: New GL1000 for my pops
« Reply #25 on: August 21, 2012, 11:19:02 AM »
Same cabinet as I have.  Its a biotch getting to some of those screws when putting it together.  One of those tub vacuums you can get at Walmart work well to clear the dust, if you use that type.  That Black Beauty is messy.
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Re: New GL1000 for my pops
« Reply #26 on: August 21, 2012, 04:52:06 PM »
Good progress. 
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Re: New GL1000 for my pops
« Reply #27 on: August 21, 2012, 06:01:18 PM »
You guys need to get over here and help me pull the engine.   ;)
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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
"The cleaner the dipstick, the closer to God." -Rev. Horton Heat
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.”  - Hunter S. Thompson

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Re: New GL1000 for my pops
« Reply #28 on: August 21, 2012, 06:12:40 PM »
Quote from: CBGhia on August 21, 2012, 06:01:18 PM
You guys need to get over here and help me pull the engine.   ;)

If I lived within an hour, I'd be there with beer in hand.
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Re: New GL1000 for my pops
« Reply #29 on: August 21, 2012, 06:38:59 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on August 21, 2012, 06:12:40 PM
Quote from: CBGhia on August 21, 2012, 06:01:18 PM
You guys need to get over here and help me pull the engine.   ;)

If I lived within an hour, I'd be there with beer in hand.

And I would welcome you!

Stopped by the store and bought some CLR and these things



Before:



After just a few minutes (like 2 or 3) of scrubbing with CLR and rinsing with water.  I air dried it with my air hose.



The bottle brush is able to get behind the pulleys.  I will get it cleaned better once I get the engine out.
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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
"The cleaner the dipstick, the closer to God." -Rev. Horton Heat
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.”  - Hunter S. Thompson

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Re: New GL1000 for my pops
« Reply #30 on: August 21, 2012, 07:32:22 PM »
Nice progress!
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Re: New GL1000 for my pops
« Reply #31 on: September 01, 2012, 12:59:29 PM »
Got a little sick last weekend, so no progress.  I did get the new springs for my belt tensioner, some fork seals and some other bits.  I got a nice used set of brakes, and I am getting them all sorted out. 

Today, I pulled the carbs and while they are not pristine, they are probably better than any set I have seen pulled from a bike that has been sitting outside this long. 







Here is a peek down one of the intakes

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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
"The cleaner the dipstick, the closer to God." -Rev. Horton Heat
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.”  - Hunter S. Thompson

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Re: New GL1000 for my pops
« Reply #32 on: September 02, 2012, 02:24:14 PM »
Take a look at these headers: 



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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
"The cleaner the dipstick, the closer to God." -Rev. Horton Heat
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.”  - Hunter S. Thompson

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Re: New GL1000 for my pops
« Reply #33 on: September 02, 2012, 02:24:38 PM »
I had to fight, and I mean really fight to get the rear brake pedal off.  It would not move by hand and i had to move it up and down with a rubber mallet.



There is the post.  The cotter pin is rusted in there. I am sure I can drill it out.
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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
"The cleaner the dipstick, the closer to God." -Rev. Horton Heat
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.”  - Hunter S. Thompson

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Re: New GL1000 for my pops
« Reply #34 on: September 02, 2012, 02:25:29 PM »
Here she sat earlier today:





I got a few things done today anyway.  I have been bead blasting the lower removable frame peice, but I think I am going to try to find a place locally to take the full frame for blasting.
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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
"The cleaner the dipstick, the closer to God." -Rev. Horton Heat
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.”  - Hunter S. Thompson

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Re: New GL1000 for my pops
« Reply #35 on: September 02, 2012, 02:25:51 PM »
OK, little more work done.  I am getting tired.

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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
"The cleaner the dipstick, the closer to God." -Rev. Horton Heat
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.”  - Hunter S. Thompson

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Re: New GL1000 for my pops
« Reply #36 on: September 02, 2012, 02:26:28 PM »
Little bit of Mothers and it will polish right up! WOW...
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Re: New GL1000 for my pops
« Reply #37 on: September 02, 2012, 03:22:58 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on September 02, 2012, 02:26:28 PM
Little bit of Mothers and it will polish right up! WOW...

I wish it were that easy!  Been sandblasting off and on all day and haven't even touched the frame.
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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
"The cleaner the dipstick, the closer to God." -Rev. Horton Heat
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.”  - Hunter S. Thompson

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Re: New GL1000 for my pops
« Reply #38 on: September 02, 2012, 11:03:17 PM »
I would leave the frame for a shop that does that kind of thing often, blasting tubing can be a pain to do.  What with flash rusting in humid environments...
Lots of powdercoat shops do it and it is to their satisfaction then.  But if you are going to paint it yourself, then you get to have that fun.

Good progress, just remember, it was a project bike and your dad will love all the hard work you put into it!

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Re: New GL1000 for my pops
« Reply #39 on: September 03, 2012, 12:32:43 AM »
Nice work mate, subscribed. Sandblasters are great fun and save hours of scrubbing, just make sure you totally degrease everything beforehand, and thoroughly clean the parts again after blasting. I didn't once, and it cost me an engine rebuild. Ouch! ;D
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Re: New GL1000 for my pops
« Reply #40 on: September 03, 2012, 07:43:57 AM »
Terry,  I am having great fun with the blasting cabinet, but I am going to take the frame somewhere because I am way too lazy to do it.
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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
"The cleaner the dipstick, the closer to God." -Rev. Horton Heat
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.”  - Hunter S. Thompson

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Re: New GL1000 for my pops
« Reply #41 on: September 03, 2012, 08:44:19 AM »
So the engine drops straight down? How long to remove?
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Re: New GL1000 for my pops
« Reply #42 on: September 03, 2012, 09:53:36 AM »
Once I had the radiator and carbs off of it, it only took 20 minutes to remove.  Just unbolt everything, have a jack under it to hold it, remove the frame section from the left side and pull it out left. Did it all by myself.
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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
"The cleaner the dipstick, the closer to God." -Rev. Horton Heat
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.”  - Hunter S. Thompson

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Re: New GL1000 for my pops
« Reply #43 on: September 06, 2012, 05:05:14 AM »
Quote from: CBGhia on September 03, 2012, 07:43:57 AM
Terry,  I am having great fun with the blasting cabinet, but I am going to take the frame somewhere because I am way too lazy to do it.

Good idea mate, I've only blasted one frame in my driveway with a suction blaster, and that really did suck. Never again.......... ;D
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Re: New GL1000 for my pops
« Reply #44 on: September 09, 2012, 03:01:43 PM »
Well, after thinking on it for a few days, I have decided not to have the frame powder coated.  That is money I could use elsewhere.  I will strip it down with a combo of paint stripper and wire wheel. Then I will use Por 15 Hardnose paint.  http://www.por15.com/HARDNOSE-PAINT/productinfo/HNGB/

It is supposed to be the bomb, and it saves money that could be better used on other parts.

Now, trouble with my air compressor is slowing me down.  I have a cheap 20 gal unit, and one day I will get something better. But for now, I have to figure out how to fix this.


I pulled that part off, but it is actually part of the pressure switch.   I need to find a new pressure switch.



Maybe someplace local will have one, I don't want to have to order online and hope it works.
« Last Edit: September 09, 2012, 03:03:21 PM by CBGhia »
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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
"The cleaner the dipstick, the closer to God." -Rev. Horton Heat
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.”  - Hunter S. Thompson

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Re: New GL1000 for my pops
« Reply #45 on: September 09, 2012, 03:03:58 PM »
Got some work done on the frame today.  Bought Aircraft stripper and a brush.  Here is what is left of the brush.



and here is where the frame is now.  I will wire-wheel the rest of it over the next week, while waiting for the Por 15 to arrive.

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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
"The cleaner the dipstick, the closer to God." -Rev. Horton Heat
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.”  - Hunter S. Thompson

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Re: New GL1000 for my pops
« Reply #46 on: September 10, 2012, 04:10:54 PM »
Good news.  Found a compressor store that hooked me up with all the stuff I needed to fix my hunk of crap.
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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
"The cleaner the dipstick, the closer to God." -Rev. Horton Heat
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.”  - Hunter S. Thompson

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Re: New GL1000 for my pops
« Reply #47 on: September 10, 2012, 04:21:47 PM »
Looks good as new.

Can you make it next month?

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Re: New GL1000 for my pops
« Reply #48 on: September 12, 2012, 07:41:23 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on September 10, 2012, 04:21:47 PM
Looks good as new.

Can you make it next month?

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=111515.0

I wish I could.  I am going down to Rockers V Mods right after, I don't think I can make 2 trips in 2 weeks apart.  But who knows.  Maybe I can swing it.
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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
"The cleaner the dipstick, the closer to God." -Rev. Horton Heat
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.”  - Hunter S. Thompson

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Re: New GL1000 for my pops
« Reply #49 on: September 12, 2012, 10:10:44 PM »
Glad you were able to get it fixed up. Adding a large secondary air tank will help immensely with sandblasting. Your gonna wear it out quick on this bike.  Be sure you degrease the frame with a good degreaser so you don't run into paint problems.  I like POR's engine paint kit, used it on my 66 Volvo 122S motor and once it cured, took a while, it was very durable and kept its gloss. It wouldn't be good for an aircooled motor as it goes on pretty thick but it has excellent coverage and is a very high solids paint.

I had mixed results with POR15 rust preventative paint, very important to properly prep and for the metal to be clean and dry. High humidity plays a role, not always a good one.

Not familiar with that paint...will have to look at it.

Good luck on the continuing build...enjoying watching it come along. Lots of sweat equity being invested in this bike.

This bike has the VB version of the Kiehin CV carbs? I have the VB26Bs on my CX500
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