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    Any tips for putting GS750 engine back in freshly powder coated frame?

    I used the lay-on-side method to get the GS750 motor out of the frame. It wasn't as easy as I had read about. I think removing some engine covers would make it much easier with that method but I wanted to see if you all had a better way.
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    #2
    Wrap the critical areas of the frame in pipe insulation and then use two lengths of 3/8" bar (and a friend) to delicately drop the lump in.

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    "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." - B. Banzai
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    78 GS750E

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      #3
      I wrap the frame with cardboard strips and duct tape. I made a stand thats 1/8 inch ABOVE the tops of the right lower engine mount bolt holes. Then i use a piece of 6 inch wide deck wood and the floor jack in between the frame down tubes. Raise the deck wood till its maybe 1 inch below the engine bolt mounts and simply wiggle and slide the engine from the stand onto the board. Use the jack to lower the engine..or raise it..and line up the lower tranny bolt first and shove it thru. Now you have a hinge point and use the jack to get the front bolt and mounts lined up. leave the front ones loose. Good to go after that. Use the jack to adjust to get the top tranny bolt in and then the bottom frame mounts get started. go back and tighten everything down.

      I have set the stop watch and had the engine in the frame and all the bolts set and started in just over 12 minutes by myself.

      This method I learned from Eric Bang and it works a charm. He had some videos of the 'slide in' but i hadnt saved them. Maybe i can email him for a link if your interested.
      Last edited by chuck hahn; 05-17-2016, 09:31 PM.
      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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        #4
        Here is his Youtube video. I made the adaptation of a dedicated stand and using the floor jack but its the exact same principles as Eric used in his video.


        GS Suzuki engine removal
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1dRAJX9Pvs
        This is the easy way to do it.I use an automotive floor jack, a short piece of 2 X 6 under the engine with short pieces of wood to level the engine and jack ...
        Last edited by chuck hahn; 05-17-2016, 09:30 PM.
        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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          #5
          MY engine stand / cart

          Material is a few old real estate signs that were laying around, a set of swivel casters and set of regular non swivel caters Cut the sign frames up for the skeleton and use a sign for the top. All welds are from the bottom . Slide engine onto the stand off the 2X6 and jack for removal and reverse the process for installing into the frame.

          Once the engine is out the cart can easily be rolled to the bench. And with the swivel casters its steerable.






          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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            #6
            Leaving the cam cover off will win you about an inch more space below the top bones of the frame under the tank..........
            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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              #7
              Excellent, thanks guys!

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                #8
                Some good suggestions; especially how to protect the frame. I personally do it much like the bike lift method and spacer boards but I use a transmission jack, under the frame so that when I get the engine into place using the bike life and can slide it partially into the frame, I use the transmission jack to support the engine a bit using wood under the engine (to keep from damaging) and to make orienting the engine easier than if you try to man handle it into place. Also, doing it without the exhaust studs installed (and the valve cover as has been noted) makes it a lot less prone to scratching up those freshly powdercoated down tubes and gives much more clearance.

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                  #9
                  Beautiful engine! I also vote for the lay-on-side. She's heavy, just slipping this and that under isnt as easy as you'd hope. Ever.

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