78' GS550 project.

[Adler]

While I was unbolting engine mounts on the right side I heard something drop and found this on the left side. Where did it come from?

Part #25 on here, if I'm not mistaken...

[brslk]

That would appear to be right Adler.
Thank you very much.
I was going to look it up later but you helped keep me lazy.

Thanks,
Bruce.

[nutsandbolts]

Nicely done! Keep it up Bruce.

[brslk]

Nicely done! Keep it up Bruce.

Whats going on with your bike these days NAB?

[brslk]

Just saw this and had to laugh.

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[Erki]

Nice, I like the cooling fans.

[brslk]

Hey, it might be ugly but at least it's slow!

[240punk]

Aw thats it?!?!
I was getting so into your build!
Love your wood work. I need to start building a decent work area.
I hate lying on the floor

[brslk]

Aw thats it?!?!
I was getting so into your build!
Love your wood work. I need to start building a decent work area.
I hate lying on the floor

Nope not it.
The build continues but I need to take care of the wifey.
The build will continue next week. In earnest.
I need to get this thing done in about a month or so.

At 41 years old with arthritis, lying on the floor is NOT an option. That's why I built the bike table.

Bruce.

[nutsandbolts]

Whats going on with your bike these days NAB?

Got the clutch pulled out and I'm replacing the bearings. I bought new clutch springs but found some bearing play on the countershaft. Hoping that fixes it.
Maybe after that I'll change my paint color, or change the speedo setup or put on some stainless steel brake lines. Not sure really. Without the heated shop, not much gets done unless its close to freezing.

[brslk]

Well, the wife is feeling better so I had some time to work on the bike tonight after work.
I decided to pull the rear wheel and swing arm.


Brake shoes didn't look too bad but will get replaced anyway.


Brake drum looks OK but has a bad ridge at the edge. Anybody ever just smooth that level or must I get it turned?


The sprocket isn't the worst I've seen but I plan on replacing both and the chain together.


Onto the shocks. The right one wouldn't even pry off. I had to remove the shock and leave the rubber bushing on. For some reason part of the stud was mushroomed.


I used a file to smooth it down.


A very LONG socket extension works good to drive the bolt out.


Anyone know how to remove the swingarm bearings? I can easily remove the inner part but the outer part and rollers stay there.


I only had time for a 2 beer night as it was my turn to make supper.


As I left it tonight.


Tomorrow I plan on removing the front end from the bike and doing some cutting on the frame to get it ready for paint / powder or chrome.

Bruce.

[brslk]

Got the clutch pulled out and I'm replacing the bearings. I bought new clutch springs but found some bearing play on the countershaft. Hoping that fixes it.
Maybe after that I'll change my paint color, or change the speedo setup or put on some stainless steel brake lines. Not sure really. Without the heated shop, not much gets done unless its close to freezing.

I don't think there are too many people in Edmonton working on their bikes this week in unheated garages.

If you are interested in putting a furnace in your garage let me know. I have one that I will sell you for a very good price this spring.

Bruce.

[Erki]

Wish I had a garage at my house. Glad the shop isn't far away.

You've got that bike pretty tore down. Almost have to start putting things back together.

Are your frame mods you speak of changing it a lot or just cleaning up some unused tabs?

[GateKeeper]

Well good job so far, in almost 3 weeks, your down to the frame only....

soon the real fun begins... :-)

[brslk]

Wish I had a garage at my house. Glad the shop isn't far away.

You've got that bike pretty tore down. Almost have to start putting things back together.

Are your frame mods you speak of changing it a lot or just cleaning up some unused tabs?

Just getting rid of a lot of unused tabs.

And yah... this garage is getting torn down this spring and a 3 car built in its place. The last bike I built (a 1980 Honda Nighthawk 450) was done outside the condo I lived at.
I LOVE my heated garage.

Bruce.