Clouds GS Restoration Log

[yasser]

Did the shop and manual files come through?

[cloudbreakmd]

Yasser,
I got part 2 of 2, but not 1 of 2.

[yasser]

Yasser,
I got part 2 of 2, but not 1 of 2.

BIG files :shock: - I sent them again today in smaller seperate files. I suspect the first set may be delayed. I may have to break them down by section. They are worth having so let me know if you don't see them and we'll try something different.

[cloudbreakmd]

I hate prior owners...

So I got my parts in today. Along with an extra part I didnt pay for. NOS side covers and an ignition cover.

So I thought I would pull the old ignition cover off and replace it. Yeah...

I look at the cover and there are only 2 screws That's right boys and girls, I said screws. Okay... Fair enough. I soaked them with PB Blaster and used an impact hammer and they came out easy. In fact one seemed to come out too easy. Can we see where this is going?

Upon pulling the cover off, I notice that the gasket is missing. No big deal because I have one. So I put on the gasket and the cover and start tightening the new bolts. First ones goes in, second one sort of goes in and the third one just spins... This sequence of events follows...

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Sighs. For now I grabbed the trusty locktite and finish reinstalling the cover.

[cloudbreakmd]

continued from above

Okay so what do we see wrong with this picture class?






The last owner must have know he stripped the threads, so instead of just getting a longer bolt, he decided to "modify" the cover to allow a screw to sink closer to the block. I will tap the engine case correctly once she is running.

[cloudbreakmd]

Todays the day... Back under the knife.

[cloudbreakmd]

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[cloudbreakmd]

Still working on it...

No games today. The valve clearances are being checked, new cam hold down bolts, half moon plugs and valve cover gasket in place. New cam cover bolts are next, fully charged gel battery is in place. New NGK spark plugs next. The war is on.

[cloudbreakmd]

Don't worry, the first picture was posed. Cooter here, is my friend and an excellent motorcycle mechanic. He has a GS1100 and owns Brooks Cycle center in Northern Virginia.

[cloudbreakmd]

[cloudbreakmd]

Wasn't feeling well at the end of 12 hours yesterday so we called it a day. The bike is going to have to wait until at least next week. I still need to order some new hardware.
Here are some pics to whet your appetite till then.

[tracy borchert]

Cool Cloud

Things are coming along nicely Cloud. I'm liking the colors on the tank pictured. Keep the pics coming. \\/

[cloudbreakmd]

Thanks Tracy. A couple of more problems crept up. We added Katana coils and prior to installing them they registered 1 ohm. The spark looks a little weak to me though. Also the fuel lever sender is rusted beyond repair so I have to locate another one. I also have to order new tank cushions and some other little odds and ends.

[cloudbreakmd]

She's coming along.