Broken Oil level Sight Glass

[Guest]

Hi Folks;
I think that something weird happens to my 1983 GS1100E, its oil level sight glass got broken, I already ordered but don't know how to replace it.

To how many of you had happened this?

Do anybody know how to replace it? Your advice is appreciated.

[Nessism]

Hi Folks;
I think that something weird happens to my 1983 GS1100E, its oil level sight glass got broken, I already ordered but don't know how to replace it.

To how many of you had happened this?

Do anybody know how to replace it? Your advice is appreciated.

Search out BassCliff's web site, he has a link to bwingers tutorial on how to change the glass.

[bonanzadave]

Search out BassCliff's web site

This may someday be the answer to all tech questions.

The search is also your friend....

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=133490&highlight=sight+glass

"Ocassionally it becomes necessary to remove this lens for the purpose of repair or chroming the clutch cover for appearance sake.

REMOVAL:

1. Drain engine oil.
2. Remove clutch cover
3. Apply firm pressure to the lens from the inside of the cover and force the lens in a direction towards the outside of the cover.

NOTE: As the oil level lens also acts as a seal , it is strongly recommended that the removed lens be replaced with a new one to prevent possible future leakage problems.

INSTALLATION:

1. Thoroughly clean clutch cover lens hole.
2. Apply Suzuki Bond No. 1212 around the outside diameter of the lens.
3. Apply firm pressure to the outer edge of the lens from the outside of the cover and force the lens into the cover until it is flush with the cover.
4. Assemble clutch cover to crankcase.
5. Allow Suzuki Bond No. 1212 at least 45 minutes to dry before adding oil and starting the engine."

This Service Bulletin shows the lens as having p/n 99103-45020 and the Suzuki Bond 1212 as having p/n 99103-45030.

[jacora]

Search out BassCliff's web site, he has a link to bwingers tutorial on how to change the glass.

Mr. Nessism; Your advice is appreciated, but I found no link in Mr. bwringer web page, if you find the web link please let me know.
Thanks

[Nessism]

Mr. Nessism; Your advice is appreciated, but I found no link in Mr. bwringer web page, if you find the web link please let me know.
Thanks

Well...I checked bwingers pages and no info on the sight glass. I thought for sure he put something together.

[jacora]

Thanks to all, excellent explanation.

[bwringer]

Sorry, I don't have a tutorial on this.

It just presses out (or bash it out from the back if it's already broken) and in like an oil seal.

I will say that you definitely want to press it in -- don't tap it in with a hammer. I use a socket and a padded vise to press the lens in slowly.

The part doesn't show up on all GS fiches, but the sight glass is the same as the part number shown.

Any non-hardening case sealer (3Bond and YamaBond are popular) is a fine substitute for the Suzuki Bond. Check your local friendly motorcycle/dirtbike/ATV shoppe -- you won't find the right stuff at a car parts store.

Your Suzuki will forgive you if you use YamaBond.

[jacora]

Sorry, I don't have a tutorial on this.

It just presses out (or bash it out from the back if it's already broken) and in like an oil seal.

I will say that you definitely want to press it in -- don't tap it in with a hammer. I use a socket and a padded vise to press the lens in slowly.

The part doesn't show up on all GS fiches, but the sight glass is the same as the part number shown.

Any non-hardening case sealer (3Bond and YamaBond are popular) is a fine substitute for the Suzuki Bond. Check your local friendly motorcycle/dirtbike/ATV shoppe -- you won't find the right stuff at a car parts store.

Your Suzuki will forgive you if you use YamaBond.

Mr. Bwringer, your help is appreciated, I never think its so easy.
THANKS

[1948man]

[QUOTE=bwringer;
Any non-hardening case sealer (3Bond and YamaBond are popular) is a fine substitute for the Suzuki Bond. [/QUOTE]

At the dealership, they gave me Yamabond 5 which is described as a "Drying Type" liquid gasket. I guess that means it's going to harden. Should I exchange it for a non-hardening Yamabond. I tried to research the SuzukiBond and see what it's qualities are but couldn't get much. Jim M