oil glass
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Re: oil glass
speaking of huge tools...
ahem, if anybody ever needs to borrow a 32mm hex key wrench just lemme know.
I also have the elusive & somewhat sought after 17mm hex key wrench which I believe is needed for removing the swing arm bolt on 1000s.
and hopefully over the holiday break I'll be pulling apart a couple of 1000 engine cases. I'll see if I can remove a sight glass & post pics... or offer one up if anyone wants to goto that kinda trouble to replace it.
ahem, if anybody ever needs to borrow a 32mm hex key wrench just lemme know.
I also have the elusive & somewhat sought after 17mm hex key wrench which I believe is needed for removing the swing arm bolt on 1000s.
and hopefully over the holiday break I'll be pulling apart a couple of 1000 engine cases. I'll see if I can remove a sight glass & post pics... or offer one up if anyone wants to goto that kinda trouble to replace it.
sorta bulldogged custom 1978 GL1000 - "geekster"
full Vetter dress 1979 GL1000 - "Barge" (currently down)
1986 1200 Aspencade - "Heart of Gold" - daily rider
1990 1500 Aspencade - It's ALIVE! but very, very naked. not in a good way.
1978 for $100 - project in worx
1978 from a previous member here - taking up space
my original '79 bought in '91 - replacing engine (eventually, maybe someday)
H2G2=42
A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity. ~ Robert A. Heinlein
The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. ~ Neil deGrasse Tyson
full Vetter dress 1979 GL1000 - "Barge" (currently down)
1986 1200 Aspencade - "Heart of Gold" - daily rider
1990 1500 Aspencade - It's ALIVE! but very, very naked. not in a good way.
1978 for $100 - project in worx
1978 from a previous member here - taking up space
my original '79 bought in '91 - replacing engine (eventually, maybe someday)
H2G2=42
A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity. ~ Robert A. Heinlein
The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. ~ Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Graham Cracker
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Re: oil glass
Not the kind of thing somebody might just have in their pocket
Mark
1975 GL 1000 Candy Antares Red
1976 GL 1000 Sulfur Yellow
1977 GL 1000 Pearl White
1978 GL 1000 Candy Limited Maroon
1975 GL 1000 Candy Antares Red
1976 GL 1000 Sulfur Yellow
1977 GL 1000 Pearl White
1978 GL 1000 Candy Limited Maroon
- 77Gowing
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Re: oil glass
Would love to be there when you separate the cases. I'm too tmid to try that on my own.heraldhamster wrote:speaking of huge tools...
ahem, if anybody ever needs to borrow a 32mm hex key wrench just lemme know.
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I also have the elusive & somewhat sought after 17mm hex key wrench which I believe is needed for removing the swing arm bolt on 1000s.
and hopefully over the holiday break I'll be pulling apart a couple of 1000 engine cases. I'll see if I can remove a sight glass & post pics... or offer one up if anyone wants to goto that kinda trouble to replace it.
So that was not a gun in your pocket after all.
"Less is More" Anonymous
77Gowing
1977 GL1000 "O'le Blue." (sold )
2014 Yamaha 950 V Star (sold)
2017 Indian Scout Std w/ABS (sold)
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77Gowing
1977 GL1000 "O'le Blue." (sold )
2014 Yamaha 950 V Star (sold)
2017 Indian Scout Std w/ABS (sold)
2009 Honda VTX1300R "Me Brudder's" (sold)
1984 Honda Interstate "84' 2outa4." Gone
1982 Honda GL1100 "After thought." Gone
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Re: oil glass
I know it's not quite the same, Gowing, but I'll try to remember to photo document the, uh, process.
sorta bulldogged custom 1978 GL1000 - "geekster"
full Vetter dress 1979 GL1000 - "Barge" (currently down)
1986 1200 Aspencade - "Heart of Gold" - daily rider
1990 1500 Aspencade - It's ALIVE! but very, very naked. not in a good way.
1978 for $100 - project in worx
1978 from a previous member here - taking up space
my original '79 bought in '91 - replacing engine (eventually, maybe someday)
H2G2=42
A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity. ~ Robert A. Heinlein
The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. ~ Neil deGrasse Tyson
full Vetter dress 1979 GL1000 - "Barge" (currently down)
1986 1200 Aspencade - "Heart of Gold" - daily rider
1990 1500 Aspencade - It's ALIVE! but very, very naked. not in a good way.
1978 for $100 - project in worx
1978 from a previous member here - taking up space
my original '79 bought in '91 - replacing engine (eventually, maybe someday)
H2G2=42
A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity. ~ Robert A. Heinlein
The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. ~ Neil deGrasse Tyson
- gdonlo04
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Re: oil glass
yes, please share photos and details. i will not attempt this repair for a few months. not ready to either close it off or crack the engine.
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Re: oil glass
I just wanna know about those little pills.....
Will they make me a better mechanic?
Will they make me a better mechanic?
1978/9 GL1000
1997 Honda Valkyrie
2018 Kawasaki Z900 RS
1997 Honda Valkyrie
2018 Kawasaki Z900 RS
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Re: oil glass
Did you heat the engine case up to help release the glass? i tried using picks and a small screw driver w/o success. did not want to push from the outside in on the glass unless that is the way to get the glass out. any suggestions?
i was finally able to get the gear pin out. what a bitch that was.
The last piece before i scrap the engine cover is the oil site glass.
i was finally able to get the gear pin out. what a bitch that was.
The last piece before i scrap the engine cover is the oil site glass.
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Re: oil glass
certainly..if your "tools" are snap on..Dirty Dave wrote:I just wanna know about those little pills.....
Will they make me a better mechanic?
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)
- gdonlo04
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Re: oil glass
Well, could not find an answer on how to remove the oil site glass. I pushed it out from the outside in. it popped out but broke the glass. should have either pushed on the center screw or better yet, used a slid hammer and hooked it up on the inside . i could have run wire through the 4 openings on the back metal cover and used the slide hammer. oh well live and learn .
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Re: oil glass
I have a couple if you need one. You did it the right way,( I have broke a few as well)
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
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Re: oil glass
thanks. this was my parts engine. i will begin the rebuild on my primary engine. i was hoping to have salvaged all parts.
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