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    Just poking fun at MY OCD in being sure its protected..
    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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      I just got a call from Chuck. My crank and cams are now in route. The cams should arrive Tuesday and the crank on Wednesday. Guess I'd better get started cleaning up those cases!
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        Originally posted by Nessism View Post
        How much does it cost to ship a crank anyway?
        It cost $55.01 to ship the crank and both cams from Texas using USPS parcel post. That's pretty darn cheap if you ask me.
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          Very economical fix. The crank and cams didnt cost me anything so Dale has the stuff just for the cost of shipping...happy days ahead.
          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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            Not much to show for today.

            I cleaned and checked the chain guides this morning. They look to be in nice shape.



            Hit a good deal on Ebay for a OEM NOS clutch cable.
            $12.99 including shipping!



            going to take the lower engine case to work with me tomorrow and get started washing it up.

            Working out a few other 'deals' which I'll post up if they come about.
            De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

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              I got dibs on any left over parts..I got another C model to rebuild..
              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                Most of my left overs are rusty old junk headed for the scrap pile. I match them up with the new pieces then toss the old pieces.

                PM me a list of your needs and I might be able point you in the right direction.
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                  Cut the tire off the front rim using a hand saw, a hack saw and a die grinder needed for cutting the steel cords in the tire's beads. I needed to drive the front axle out with my copper u-joint hammer as it was stuck in the wheel bearings. Then I disposed of the rim in my scrap pile where it belonged!

                  Removed most of the rust on my old front rotors with a red scotchbrite pad. They came out exceptionally nice. That makes the spare set I had gotten to replace them with, relegated to the spares bin.

                  I'll blast and repaint the centers sometime this week and get some flat black SSU to mix with my direct gloss black. Momma gave me the go ahead to order some and have it sent to Her shop.

                  It looks like I'm back in the painting business again and I'll need to schedule the use of the blasting cabinet in the next day or two.

                  Before...


                  And after... (the lower two rotors)


                  By the way the rear rotor looks, (upper left) I'll need to find one in better shape to match the fronts.
                  Last edited by rustybronco; 05-07-2012, 09:02 AM.
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                    Got any numbers for me from that rotor..should be some on there.. Pm them to me and I will look thru the boxes to see what ( if ) i have one.
                    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                      Chuck, I'll look before I leave for work tomorrow morning and PM the info to you.
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                        I've got 2 of the 5-spoke rotors... same offset and width... Then you can use one of your re-done ones for a rear .

                        It'll save you the hassle.

                        By the way.... was this bike sitting in a swamp when you picked it up?!?!! I've NEVER seen dry-rot on a tire like that!!!

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                          The two front ones are thinner than the single back one... fronts wont go on the back.
                          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                            Danny...you dont know the full story, but your not far off..Dale will get you up to speed.
                            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                              Danny, lets just say it was a barn find.

                              As in, found in a barn, literally buried and covered with crap.

                              Did you notice the erosion on the aluminum rim in the area where the tire was all checked?
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                                Pigeon crap to be more specific and it was sunk into the old straw and other "organic matter" as you can see the scum line on the rims. I was the guy that found it and got on the phone and called Dale..the rest is somehwhat of a GS legendary story to say the least.
                                MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                                1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                                NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                                I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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