Probably not a money pit, but I know I've spent, and continue to spend far more than the bikes worth. But it is fun trying to sort out the many issues.Perfikt wrote:Unless the implication is that this bike is a money pit, but (knock on wood) it hasn't been terrible so far. And I'm learning, which makes me happy. Haha.Sidecar Bob wrote:I've heard that "a boat is a hole in the water into which you pour money".
But I don't see how that relates to this....
Seized 81 GL1100
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Re: Seized 81 GL1100
Previous Rides,
1980 CB250N Good to learn on
1981 CX500 good mid range tourer, went to Austria on it!
1983 GL1100C Pride and joy, sold when I bought my 1st house, big mistake
1985 GL650 Silverwing another mistake, horrible bike
1986 CBX550 Good commuter
1989 Suzuki GS750 (1976) cheap and cheerful until a dog ran out in front of me on Xmas Eve, 1991
Current bikes
2010 CB1300 back on a bike after 19 years, two divorces, children grown up etc
1980 GL1100 NOW ON THE ROAD, still use CB1300.
1980 CB250N Good to learn on
1981 CX500 good mid range tourer, went to Austria on it!
1983 GL1100C Pride and joy, sold when I bought my 1st house, big mistake
1985 GL650 Silverwing another mistake, horrible bike
1986 CBX550 Good commuter
1989 Suzuki GS750 (1976) cheap and cheerful until a dog ran out in front of me on Xmas Eve, 1991
Current bikes
2010 CB1300 back on a bike after 19 years, two divorces, children grown up etc
1980 GL1100 NOW ON THE ROAD, still use CB1300.
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Re: Seized 81 GL1100
Glad you got the joke
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all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
78 constantly modified/customized since 1978, BOTM June 2015 de-evolving this very moment viewtopic.php?f=30&t=65511
76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
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Re: Seized 81 GL1100
I have a boat..and 3 wings..
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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Re: Seized 81 GL1100
I missed these in my list of parts to assemble, and partzilla lists 3 of the o-rings. I'm not sure which is right..chewy999 wrote:
+ the gaskets and o rings for the coolant tubes and housings!
14 O-RING (21.9X2.3) 91301-MB6-003 In Stock $1.60 $1.42
14 O-RING (21.9X2.5) 91302-371-023 In Stock $1.60 $1.42
14 O-RING (21.9X2.3) 91302-371-013 In Stock $1.60 $1.42
They also list two different joint gaskets (though I could probably make those..)
7 GASKET, WATER JOINT 19429-371-000 In Stock $4.85 $4.29
7 GASKET, WATER JOINT 19429-371-306 In Stock $4.85 $4.29
Any insights?
Nick
1981 GL1100 - Currently not running..
1981 GL1100 - Currently not running..
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Re: Seized 81 GL1100
On the list I have, the O rings are all 21.9 x 2.5. The numbers you have are all essentially the same item, it's just that they get superseded over time. Same with the gasket. The gaskets are very thin so with a steady hand you could cut them yourself, but for the price I would buy the correct item.Perfikt wrote:I missed these in my list of parts to assemble, and partzilla lists 3 of the o-rings. I'm not sure which is right..chewy999 wrote:
+ the gaskets and o rings for the coolant tubes and housings!
14 O-RING (21.9X2.3) 91301-MB6-003 In Stock $1.60 $1.42
14 O-RING (21.9X2.5) 91302-371-023 In Stock $1.60 $1.42
14 O-RING (21.9X2.3) 91302-371-013 In Stock $1.60 $1.42
They also list two different joint gaskets (though I could probably make those..)
7 GASKET, WATER JOINT 19429-371-000 In Stock $4.85 $4.29
7 GASKET, WATER JOINT 19429-371-306 In Stock $4.85 $4.29
Any insights?
The water tubes are just a push fit, with a slight twist, and care needs to be taken when assembling so the O rings don't get caught, but a little lubricant like Vaseline can help.
Previous Rides,
1980 CB250N Good to learn on
1981 CX500 good mid range tourer, went to Austria on it!
1983 GL1100C Pride and joy, sold when I bought my 1st house, big mistake
1985 GL650 Silverwing another mistake, horrible bike
1986 CBX550 Good commuter
1989 Suzuki GS750 (1976) cheap and cheerful until a dog ran out in front of me on Xmas Eve, 1991
Current bikes
2010 CB1300 back on a bike after 19 years, two divorces, children grown up etc
1980 GL1100 NOW ON THE ROAD, still use CB1300.
1980 CB250N Good to learn on
1981 CX500 good mid range tourer, went to Austria on it!
1983 GL1100C Pride and joy, sold when I bought my 1st house, big mistake
1985 GL650 Silverwing another mistake, horrible bike
1986 CBX550 Good commuter
1989 Suzuki GS750 (1976) cheap and cheerful until a dog ran out in front of me on Xmas Eve, 1991
Current bikes
2010 CB1300 back on a bike after 19 years, two divorces, children grown up etc
1980 GL1100 NOW ON THE ROAD, still use CB1300.
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Re: Seized 81 GL1100
Ah... I had forgotten that we had discussed throwing money at our bikes earlier in the thread. I think I would rather throw money at a bike than a boat. My neighbour sold his boat and bought a Spyder 9 years ago and hasn't regretted it. He says he had to haul the boat to a lake to launch it every time he used it and bring it home afterward and when he opened up the throttle he could use the fuel gauge as a speedometer. The bike, on the other hand, is ready to go any time he is
O-rings:
These are correct if you can wait for them to cross the ocean https://www.ebay.ca/itm/321062447636
Or you could buy an assortment https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/ ... -p8657470e (on sale this week)
Gaskets:
Your local Honda dealer should be able to get you the gaskets in a few days or you can cut them from 0.8mm(1/32") gasket sheet.
O-rings:
These are correct if you can wait for them to cross the ocean https://www.ebay.ca/itm/321062447636
Or you could buy an assortment https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/ ... -p8657470e (on sale this week)
Gaskets:
Your local Honda dealer should be able to get you the gaskets in a few days or you can cut them from 0.8mm(1/32") gasket sheet.
Mr. Honda ('83 GL1100/Dnepr) summer How a motorcycle evolves thread
The Famous Eccles ('84 CX650EI/VeloUral) winter Never Ending Build (CX500forum)
Click: Colour schematics for all GL1000 & GL1100 and GL1200 standard models plus instructions on how to download the full size version
"A guy with two sidecars can't be all bad." - Cookie
Another guy with two sidecars..... Hmmmm... must be something to that....
The Famous Eccles ('84 CX650EI/VeloUral) winter Never Ending Build (CX500forum)
Click: Colour schematics for all GL1000 & GL1100 and GL1200 standard models plus instructions on how to download the full size version
"A guy with two sidecars can't be all bad." - Cookie
Another guy with two sidecars..... Hmmmm... must be something to that....
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Re: Seized 81 GL1100
If the o-rings are available in those kits, I likely have them in my work truck. Will have to check. Head gaskets are on the way, just have to order up the rest!
I would also rather have a bike as a money pit over a boat. Boats are great, but the whole dragging out every time/paying for mooring is just a pain in the rear.
I would also rather have a bike as a money pit over a boat. Boats are great, but the whole dragging out every time/paying for mooring is just a pain in the rear.
Nick
1981 GL1100 - Currently not running..
1981 GL1100 - Currently not running..
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Re: Seized 81 GL1100
O-rings can be stretched a bit so if you have ones that are close they will be fine as long as the "wire" size (cross section) is still in spec when they are on the pipes.
Mr. Honda ('83 GL1100/Dnepr) summer How a motorcycle evolves thread
The Famous Eccles ('84 CX650EI/VeloUral) winter Never Ending Build (CX500forum)
Click: Colour schematics for all GL1000 & GL1100 and GL1200 standard models plus instructions on how to download the full size version
"A guy with two sidecars can't be all bad." - Cookie
Another guy with two sidecars..... Hmmmm... must be something to that....
The Famous Eccles ('84 CX650EI/VeloUral) winter Never Ending Build (CX500forum)
Click: Colour schematics for all GL1000 & GL1100 and GL1200 standard models plus instructions on how to download the full size version
"A guy with two sidecars can't be all bad." - Cookie
Another guy with two sidecars..... Hmmmm... must be something to that....
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Re: Seized 81 GL1100
When I got my gasket kit the o rings for the oil orifices were not there. I found them locally at a hardware store.
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Re: Seized 81 GL1100
Okay, update. Tore off the left head. Pulled the valves.
This is the worst valve, it was the intake valve that was stuck.
Is this salvageable? Or should I order a new one?
This is the worst valve, it was the intake valve that was stuck.
Is this salvageable? Or should I order a new one?
Nick
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Re: Seized 81 GL1100
Replace it...
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"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
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Re: Seized 81 GL1100
I would definitely replace any valves that are that bad. I have some used ones but they are not that expensive so I would replace with new. What do the valve seats look like ?
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Re: Seized 81 GL1100
That's what I figured, never hurts to ask though. The rest are in good shape.Track T 2411 wrote:Replace it...
How do I go about cleaning this up? Just soak in a solvent tank and scrub away?
Is there anything I need to do with the cylinders?
Thanks
Nick
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1981 GL1100 - Currently not running..
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Re: Seized 81 GL1100
Here's all the valves from the left head.
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Re: Seized 81 GL1100
The cylinders look good, Just make sure the valve seats are not pitted or they will have to be reground or replaced. Be very careful cleaning the gasket material off. Its really easy to scratch up the aluminum heads. I used single edged razor blades and scotch brite pads.
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