motor install advice needed...badly

[turbojonn]

So I've heard that it is possible to get a fully assembled gs1100e motor back into the frame. Anybody know how. I can lift it, but barely.

[Weapon]

It does fit that way, there is a slight twist at the end. many years ago for want of a hoist I used a rope wrapped around the motor with enough slack to put over my shoulders. I straddled the bike and used the rope to help lift. it worked really well, for a jury rig setup but it was rough work and I definitely scratched the frame doing it. I would say the easiest if you can find help or a hoist is to lower the frame onto the motor laying on its side.

[kdo58]

i made a platform/bench out of 2x12 that was the height as the lower frame. then all i had to do was lift it to the platform than slide it into the frame

[gsrick]

Do the reverse of what Eric does in the video. Ignore the sarcasm.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1dRAJX9Pvs

[rapidray]

If you remove the valve cover it is even easier.
Ray.

[JJ]

Do the reverse of what Eric does in the video. Ignore the sarcasm.

As usual, Eric is a sanctimonious pr!ck.

Wait, that's part of a man. Eric doesn't qualify.

[turbojonn]

Thank a million, I'm gong to try the platform set up. I think I'll secure the bike too so it doesn't flop over. I checked out that guys video, very helpful. Thank again for all the input.

[loud et]

Yep! I leave the valve cover and the oil pan off. Gives tons more room. Thumbs up.

[rapidray]

Don't leave the oil pan off! Too easy to damage the gasket surface & NO issue with the pan being in the way.
Ray.

[JTGS850GL]

Picked up one of these and it makes life MUCH easier. You just put a shelf across the lift, place the motor on it, lift it to the correct height and slide it over.

http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-lb-capacity-atvmotorcycle-lift-61632.html

Also helps to have a board on the inside, between the frame rails suspended from a floor jack. Cover the frame tubes with paper towel or toilet paper roll cores to protect them. Keep the board the engine is on and the center board a fraction of an inch above the frame rails and you're good to go.

Agreed with Ray on leaving the oil pan on. I've done it with leaving the valve cover on as well but you must remove the breather cover on top.

[turbojonn]

Why would I not buy that lift. Thank you thank you! Thanks too Ray for the oil pan advice. I might not have seen that one coming. Now I need to find a way to keep the bike from flopping I've when the engine weight is all on one frame rail.

[JTGS850GL]

Should be no problem with the bike on the center stand. Pretty stable and level that way. I lift the engine and slide it over from up top when I'm close to final position. I also use some white laminate shelving material as the board to make it slide a little easier.

[mrbill5491]

Had no real problem getting my engine out. Weird thing is, it came out with the breather cap on, going back in had to take it off. Other then that, just took two of us to pull and reinstall. Maybe took about 30 minutes each way. Bike was on its center stand nothing else.

[turbojonn]

Just picked up the HF jack. I'll give it a go tomorrow.

[madmikeracing]

Ive put quite a few in , when you have a fresh Powder coated or Painted Frame and alls apart, Its perhaps a good idea to use old inner tubes cut open wrapped around the frame tubes and secured with nylon ties, There's also plastic tube sleeving used in a Lot of shipping companies to protect machined surface of parts. It can be cut open and secured with ny ties or black tape, This makes it less likely to chip your new paint job, Hope this tip Helps, Mike