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GS1100 Engine Removal

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I have it down to the bare motor, frame and front end. I am having trouble removing the motor. I used a floor jack to try and raise it from the tabs enough to pull it out the right side. But when I jack it up the frame starts to lift before it will clear the tabs. I read about laying it down but I'd rather not do that. Anyone removed their motor (without a second man)? Any tips would be appreciated.
 
I recently removed an 1100 motor from an 82 1100G, then pulled another motor from an 82 1100L and put that one in the G frame. I removed both motors by myself and it's doable. I too used a floor jack to lift them off the frames. And I had the same issue you did, I would catch the frame every now and then.

My first suggestion is to pull the breather cover off of the top of the engine, if you haven't already. That gives you some more room to pull it out of the frame.

My second suggestion is that there is a VERY small working area between the frame and motor that you'll need to angle, shift, jiggle, grunt and groan to find the "sweet spot" where the motor will just fit through the frame. It takes a lot of fiddling but if you be patient, you'll find just the right spot to pull it out. It's not easy and a bit frustrating, but it can be done.

My third suggestion is to be sure that whatever you plan to put the motor on once it's out, be sure it's stable. Once out, the motor is easy to tip forward. Remember, this is a HEAVY motor. Watch all your toes and fingers!!

And having someone to help is a big plus. Sometimes another set of eyes can see how it needs to be angled to get it out of the frame. When we're frustrated and covered in sweat from wrangling this engine, we can lose sight of what we needs to be done.

Be careful but it can be done. I never liked the engine on it's side removal/install procedure. Just something about laying an engine on it's side.... but that's just me. Good luck and be careful.
 
Laying it on it's side is super easy, especially if the frame is stripped down already. The best way to not do any damage when doing it by yourself. Just make sure to support the engine well so the ignition cover it is sitting on don't get bent. It doesn't hurt anything to lay it on it's side as long as the ignition cover doesn't get smashed. We dropped one on the ignition cover a few months ago doing it the normal way, with two people on a smaller engine. Cracked it big time. We should have laid the bike on its side.
 
You are jacking the motor up at an angle and you need to go straight up.
Rock the motor a bit to clear the hitch. Keep fingers out of pinch points.
 
Got it out today. I had to remove the short output shaft with the beveled gear. It sticks out about two inches. With that out of the way I was able to wiggle it out. It was difficult to do by myself. I don't know how I will get it back in without a scratching the freshly painted motor and frame. I've used foam pipe insulation on frames but in this case I don't think there is any room to spare (any cushion would have to be very thin.
 
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