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I thought I would start a thread dedicated to my bike, a 1982 GS1100g. It is a little more of a project than I realized so this will help keep me organized and serve as a reference for related issues. Let me first say that I am looking forward to the project, am excited to learn, and I got the bike I want.
Background:
The bike has 38,000 miles and an 'odometer discrepancy' so I can't really comment on the miles. It clearly needs all engine gaskets and most seals replaced. It does not start easy, and when it runs the exhaust pops and the engine runs hot. The whole bike smokes a bit - the exhaust smokes after sitting awhile, and the engine smokes under the tank due to the oil leaks and heat (presumably from the tacho seal but not 100% certain). The charging system was pretty weak and the battery died after a hard start attempt. I have since re-routed the generator directly to the R/R and the charging system is at the minimum acceptable level. Both stator and R/R are aftermarket, installed by the Previous Hack. I will post numbers below. Not sure what I'm forgetting... well except the leaking gas tank seals/petcock
Status:
I got some good advice to check the charging system before digging into the engine gaskets. Before attempting that I swapped the exhaust for a set from a 1000L so my neighbors wouldn't go nuts. I also installed a new tacho seal and gasket. I ran the tests as outlined in the Stator papers, and my plan is to check the stator output one more time before I begin the tear down (to avoid opening the generator cover gasket more than once). I will order all new engine gaskets and seals and a new OEM petcock. Carb will be cleaned with a local member, and valves adjusted after reassembly. At this point I'm leaning toward a new stator and maybe a new R/R but will decide after posting the data.
Background:
The bike has 38,000 miles and an 'odometer discrepancy' so I can't really comment on the miles. It clearly needs all engine gaskets and most seals replaced. It does not start easy, and when it runs the exhaust pops and the engine runs hot. The whole bike smokes a bit - the exhaust smokes after sitting awhile, and the engine smokes under the tank due to the oil leaks and heat (presumably from the tacho seal but not 100% certain). The charging system was pretty weak and the battery died after a hard start attempt. I have since re-routed the generator directly to the R/R and the charging system is at the minimum acceptable level. Both stator and R/R are aftermarket, installed by the Previous Hack. I will post numbers below. Not sure what I'm forgetting... well except the leaking gas tank seals/petcock
Status:
I got some good advice to check the charging system before digging into the engine gaskets. Before attempting that I swapped the exhaust for a set from a 1000L so my neighbors wouldn't go nuts. I also installed a new tacho seal and gasket. I ran the tests as outlined in the Stator papers, and my plan is to check the stator output one more time before I begin the tear down (to avoid opening the generator cover gasket more than once). I will order all new engine gaskets and seals and a new OEM petcock. Carb will be cleaned with a local member, and valves adjusted after reassembly. At this point I'm leaning toward a new stator and maybe a new R/R but will decide after posting the data.
The pic is from the Craigslist ad. I think this bike is going to come out nice.
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