850gl ridgid bomber

[bigmike1980]

Well I started stripping the bike down today and cut the back frame, all I have to do is get some help pullin the motor and it is ready to take to the weld shop. Gonna keep the original tank, and install straight handlebars, not sure on the rear lights or exhaust set up yet.

[po-boy]

Another convert to the DARKSIDE... Keep the pics/ progress updates comin man.

[hillsy]

You can pull the motor by yourself - loosen all the mounts, lay the bike over on it's side (engine on a mattress / tyre is good), remove the mounts and lift the frame off the motor.

Easiest way by far

[briyenkieth]

definitly the easiest way. Are you sure about removing it though? If the frame isn't going into a jig for welding the motor will keep things in alignment. Just something to consider. You should also think about how horrible the ride and handling is gonna be. Also how your going to ruin the structural integrity of the frame! Hahahahaha! Chop on good sir! Lots of pics as you go.

[Hammered]

What Bri said. Leave the engine in til youre as fabbed up as possible. This helps keep everything in line. Keep us updated on your progress. Love seeing what other people come up with.

[bigmike1980]

I think I will take your advice and leave the motor in for now, it has to come out to get rebuilt thanks to a blown head gasket and the frame is going to get painted and so is the motor. I have a idea for paint like WWII bomber od green with panel lines and rivets, and my 01 GSXR is gonna get a raw alumminum look like a modern jet!

[flyanimator]

Keep us posted on your progress. Would love to see how it turns out.
-Rudy

[Richharr]

don't worry so much about paint, it won't get ya home. do as much as you can on your own on that bike.

[briyenkieth]

agreed. I have a few mods to do now and shiny paint is gonna get hurt in the process. fab everything then ride it around and see if any changes need to be made.

[atb1998]

850 rogid

Are you making it a full hardtail? Or are you keeping the swing arm? It is not that complicated to make a shaft a rigid without the swingarm.

[bigmike1980]

keepin the swingarm re-enforcing it at the front so it wont pivot

[bigmike1980]

i have the coolest wife

i have the coolest wife in the world and i have photographic proof, you see we have no garage and i needed somewhere to work on my motor
so....................

[renobruce]

i have the coolest wife in the world and i have photographic proof, you see we have no garage and i needed somewhere to work on my motor
so....................

My wife lets me mess with carbs on the kitchen table. But if I were to bring a motor in, I'm pretty sure I'd be living in my camper.

[Hammered]

i have the coolest wife in the world and i have photographic proof, you see we have no garage and i needed somewhere to work on my motor
so....................

Does she have any sisters?

Dats a cool wife

[bigmike1980]

wooo hoooo

found a head for my motor should have the frame welded before the first of august and have it almost running by the end of the month if i can make time