82 850GL Resto...here we go

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Tip of the day.....next time you can use a paint lid tool to pry the metal back...so I have heard...

DOHP!!!! What a great idea. That would have been so much easier once you got it started. Thanks GK

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I thought my speedometer cable was broken. That was the problem in the past. Ordered a new one. Got it in the mail. Went to put it on today after my Speedometer refresh as described above. When I removed the old cable I thought I would remove the inner cable to see where it had broken. I was surprised to see that it was actually intact.

I removed the front wheel and speedo gear box only to find that the gear box is completely frozen. Thus the problem. I removed the snap ring. That and the washer are the only part that I could remove. So now I'm looking at options.

Thoughts? Buy a new one? Anyone here have an extra?

[Evark]

Just stopping in here. I've got my 1100GLZ slightly apart after some severe neglect in the hopes of getting it running for the tail end of this riding season. Naturally (via wiring harness search terms), ended up on this thread. After reading the whole thread (I have a lurking sickness similar to your polishing sickness) I only have a couple things to say:
- Sorry to disappoint with a bump that doesn't help with your speedo gear box problem (hopefully sorted by now?)
- Great job with this restoration! You've inspired me to tear mine apart this winter and do the same. Except I can't part with the pretty red of my tank and original side-covers.

Good work! Hopefully an update is in short order.

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Just stopping in here. I've got my 1100GLZ slightly apart after some severe neglect in the hopes of getting it running for the tail end of this riding season. Naturally (via wiring harness search terms), ended up on this thread. After reading the whole thread (I have a lurking sickness similar to your polishing sickness) I only have a couple things to say:
- Sorry to disappoint with a bump that doesn't help with your speedo gear box problem (hopefully sorted by now?)
- Great job with this restoration! You've inspired me to tear mine apart this winter and do the same. Except I can't part with the pretty red of my tank and original side-covers.

Good work! Hopefully an update is in short order.

Thanks for the bump Evark! Tear into it and enjoy the process. I hope it goes well.

I am going to replace the speedo gearbox, just haven't done so yet. Actually, the bike (along with my other hobbies) has been sitting for most of the Summer. I am finishing up a degree tha requires all of my free time this Summer/Fall. Priorities! I can't wait to get back to my garage though.

[dorkburger]

Dont know if your speedo is sorted yet (I see its an old post). I had similar problems.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?219838-1150-speedo-drive-quick-rebuild&highlight=

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Excellent! Thanks DB.

[Lyra]

i have just sat and read this from start to finish. What a rollercoaster!
I have a fairly beat up 850L and i have pretty much zero technical knowledge and no garage but you a such an inspiration

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Thanks Lyra! I hope you enjoy your 850L. Even if they are a little beat up, they are strong bikes. Thanks for reading.

[guami007]

Epic build/thread and great work!!!

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Thanks for taking time to read it and reply!