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Although I get how the bloody thing works when it comes to taking primarily motorcycle engines apart I'm all thumbs or possibly starting front to back. Is there any way a novice like myself with only basic hand tools spanners some ratchets could take apart and remove motor from the frame? The electrtics I can leave to a proffessional as my attention span is laboured at best ,but I thought at least I could keep my costs down by preparing the bike for service and rebuild and then get stuck into the cosmetics.
Cosmetically dash is busted from bike being dropped on it's side( as mentioned in my initial welcome post I was travelling straight came to a set of lights and drifted across the lane as I slowed down,I put this down to wet roads or oil residue but turns out that about 100metres back I had gone over a slight jump and my sump bolt had come loose so when I took the corner the tyres were covered in oil and the bike came out from under me).Weather damage from an estimated 10 years of backyard storage ,mainly surface rust on spokes and crash bars ,handle bars,mirrors etc.The main issue ,or hopefully non-issue is that an auntie of mine threw out my engine covers so the engine has been exposed for this period of time so I'm hoping the guts don't have any residue or rust build up which could cause internal damage.Being uneducated in metals I have assumed that the engine is an alloy so internals would be resiliant to any serious ware and tear.
If there is anyone about to begin a build also on this or a similar model(GS 400 1981) I'd appreciate any advice or maybe we can try committ to a scheduled time frame.Alternatively I will look in the archives for any past rebuilds or if anyone knows any off hand could they go to the trouble of sending me the info.
Currently living in Sydney Australia got two sons one going to high school next year so I estimate I have about 3 years of build time which should be just about enough time for me to get started ,also have a Honda CB 400 '81 but that is just in need of a service . Gs400 is the bike I wanna see on the road though.
Thankyou in advance for any help or advice this forums community can offer me.
manila re
Cosmetically dash is busted from bike being dropped on it's side( as mentioned in my initial welcome post I was travelling straight came to a set of lights and drifted across the lane as I slowed down,I put this down to wet roads or oil residue but turns out that about 100metres back I had gone over a slight jump and my sump bolt had come loose so when I took the corner the tyres were covered in oil and the bike came out from under me).Weather damage from an estimated 10 years of backyard storage ,mainly surface rust on spokes and crash bars ,handle bars,mirrors etc.The main issue ,or hopefully non-issue is that an auntie of mine threw out my engine covers so the engine has been exposed for this period of time so I'm hoping the guts don't have any residue or rust build up which could cause internal damage.Being uneducated in metals I have assumed that the engine is an alloy so internals would be resiliant to any serious ware and tear.
If there is anyone about to begin a build also on this or a similar model(GS 400 1981) I'd appreciate any advice or maybe we can try committ to a scheduled time frame.Alternatively I will look in the archives for any past rebuilds or if anyone knows any off hand could they go to the trouble of sending me the info.
Currently living in Sydney Australia got two sons one going to high school next year so I estimate I have about 3 years of build time which should be just about enough time for me to get started ,also have a Honda CB 400 '81 but that is just in need of a service . Gs400 is the bike I wanna see on the road though.
Thankyou in advance for any help or advice this forums community can offer me.
manila re
check out mine if you need any help.
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