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Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
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'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
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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.
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'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
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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!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Over the last several days, I've read your entire log. Great info and very inspiring! I'm amazed by your creativity and quality of work. I hope to accomplish 1/10th of what you've done one day. Thank you!!
"Looks and functionality are two different issues. It's like buying what appears to be a showroom kept bike and you get that "wow that's a bike I want" feeling, then you get it home and start the maintenance and voila, here come the skeletons from the closet." - Rednaxs60
1976 GL1000
1988 NT650 (Hawk GT)
1971 CB175
1965 S90
1972(?) CT90
1976 GL1000
1988 NT650 (Hawk GT)
1971 CB175
1965 S90
1972(?) CT90
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
G'day to All,
and thanks for the encouraging remarks
Last break I decided to strip the 76 down ready for the set of piston rings on their way.
The Left head 2&4 is damaged, the PO threw her to the ground whilst moving, he replaced the camshaft holder with a second hand one, when I torque it up to specs the camshaft does not turn freely, and as we all know the head and camshaft holder are machined as a pair and must be kept together.
So I decided to steal the heads off the spare 78 engine sitting in the redback corner, I was amazed at how nice it was so I stripped the engine down and split the box.
Clean as a whistle, new bearings all around, +25 pistons, new primary drive chain, infact everything looked great except for the outside which looks like it spent a few years at the bottom of the sea.
So the decision was to rebuild this one and scrap the original 76 engine.
and thanks for the encouraging remarks
Last break I decided to strip the 76 down ready for the set of piston rings on their way.
The Left head 2&4 is damaged, the PO threw her to the ground whilst moving, he replaced the camshaft holder with a second hand one, when I torque it up to specs the camshaft does not turn freely, and as we all know the head and camshaft holder are machined as a pair and must be kept together.
So I decided to steal the heads off the spare 78 engine sitting in the redback corner, I was amazed at how nice it was so I stripped the engine down and split the box.
Clean as a whistle, new bearings all around, +25 pistons, new primary drive chain, infact everything looked great except for the outside which looks like it spent a few years at the bottom of the sea.
So the decision was to rebuild this one and scrap the original 76 engine.
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- Original 76 engine.
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- The 76 heads with
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- The 76 heads with
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- The 78 engine.
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- 78 kero washed.
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- 78 flip side.
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
I bead blasted the casings,
Then using some WD-40, an old plane and some 800 wet n dry I honed the mating surfaces.
Then using some WD-40, an old plane and some 800 wet n dry I honed the mating surfaces.
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
All washed and ready to put together for painting.
This a few items washed and ready for gasket scraping, bead blasting, mating surface honing, washing and assembly for painting. I hope to get this done tomorrow.
That's it for now folks.
Happy n Safe Riding to All, Peter.
This a few items washed and ready for gasket scraping, bead blasting, mating surface honing, washing and assembly for painting. I hope to get this done tomorrow.
That's it for now folks.
Happy n Safe Riding to All, Peter.
Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
You will be running the '76 cams though? I don't know if the heads changed, but the '76 cams and carbs would give better performance, although less touring smoothness.
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Ex 1979 GL1000
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Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
The 76 is the tug for the chair, I had a 78 crank, cams, carbs and ignition advance in there as to lower the torque range.
Washed the casing bolts, just need to blast them for assembly, but it is too early in the day to start my compressor and dust collector.
The Naked 90 is slowly coming along, wired up the ignition controller. I am now considering remaking some of the brackets as the left shelter side is about 4mm further forward than the left and 2mm closer to the frame, it is unnoticeable but I know its not right and now is the time to change it.
The 75 has stagnated as she needs a few new parts, only small things but the budget is tight.
I took the 88 in to the Department of Transport the other day to get the required permits, she went through easily, just have to get the rear wheel machined out to fit a car tyre rim on, stock MC tyre on at the moment which will not last long.
I have written the 78 off as now she has no engine, so its down to the dump for her.
My 98 Valky is running fine, but now the tyres are getting tired, another $700. I am seriously thinking of fitting a sidecar to her as well, but I haven't seen any style that I think suits a Valky.
Happy n Safe riding to All, Peter.
Washed the casing bolts, just need to blast them for assembly, but it is too early in the day to start my compressor and dust collector.
The Naked 90 is slowly coming along, wired up the ignition controller. I am now considering remaking some of the brackets as the left shelter side is about 4mm further forward than the left and 2mm closer to the frame, it is unnoticeable but I know its not right and now is the time to change it.
The 75 has stagnated as she needs a few new parts, only small things but the budget is tight.
I took the 88 in to the Department of Transport the other day to get the required permits, she went through easily, just have to get the rear wheel machined out to fit a car tyre rim on, stock MC tyre on at the moment which will not last long.
I have written the 78 off as now she has no engine, so its down to the dump for her.
My 98 Valky is running fine, but now the tyres are getting tired, another $700. I am seriously thinking of fitting a sidecar to her as well, but I haven't seen any style that I think suits a Valky.
Happy n Safe riding to All, Peter.
Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
G'day to Everyone!
well after many hours scrubbing, bead blasting, washing, drying, masking and making wooden plugs for the holes I have finally painted her with 3 coats of engine enamel. Let it thoroughly dry, pull out the bungs and remove all the masking tape then start putting the internals in, still waiting for a set of +25 piston rings to turn up in the mail which should be any day now.
Taking a cycle off to get some things done around the house so I hope to have more to show over the next few days.
Happy n Safe Riding to All, Peter.
well after many hours scrubbing, bead blasting, washing, drying, masking and making wooden plugs for the holes I have finally painted her with 3 coats of engine enamel. Let it thoroughly dry, pull out the bungs and remove all the masking tape then start putting the internals in, still waiting for a set of +25 piston rings to turn up in the mail which should be any day now.
Taking a cycle off to get some things done around the house so I hope to have more to show over the next few days.
Happy n Safe Riding to All, Peter.
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- New paint.
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
looking great.
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: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Looks great. What are you using for paint?
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83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
G'day to Everyone!
well my priorities were changed for me, jobs around the house , then one corner sheared off one of my teeth and a crown came off, thus the dentist absorbed more than my allotted spending money.
The 75 had a weeping inspection window in the front brake master cylinder, so I acquired a few from e-bay and changed them both out.
well my priorities were changed for me, jobs around the house , then one corner sheared off one of my teeth and a crown came off, thus the dentist absorbed more than my allotted spending money.
The 75 had a weeping inspection window in the front brake master cylinder, so I acquired a few from e-bay and changed them both out.
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- The new window.
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- Gently but securely clamp the master in a vice using an old leather riggers glove for protection.
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- Gently smash the old one out.
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- I made a tool to press the new one in out of Aluminium.
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- Place the windowless master in the sun to heat and expand her.
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Continued
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- Using the new tool (Mandrel?) gently press the new window in keeping it square.
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- New window in.
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- I did the same to the clutch as well as the window was very cloudy and hard to see the level.
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Back to the 76 outfit.
well I painted the engine block (as you know) and started to prepare for assembly, then I thought! how much blasting media got into the oil galley? so I removed the plugs and there was heaps, it would have ruined the engine in seconds.
So I washed it all out with kerosene, which in turn ruined the new paint I landed on a snake so back to square one.
but luckily only one engine half.
Blank out, mask off, then 3 coats of silver engine enamel.
Just waiting for the new piston rings to arrive so I can start assembling her again.
Happy and Safe Riding to Everyone, Peter.
well I painted the engine block (as you know) and started to prepare for assembly, then I thought! how much blasting media got into the oil galley? so I removed the plugs and there was heaps, it would have ruined the engine in seconds.
So I washed it all out with kerosene, which in turn ruined the new paint I landed on a snake so back to square one.
but luckily only one engine half.
Blank out, mask off, then 3 coats of silver engine enamel.
Just waiting for the new piston rings to arrive so I can start assembling her again.
Happy and Safe Riding to Everyone, Peter.
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- Painted for the second time now.
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
G'day to All
removed the masking tape, fitted the primary chain buffer and crankshaft.
its good to be back on the build again, also the piston rings arrived today
I had one mishap, I was working on a long time typewriter project early this morning, slipped and stuck a 4mm blade screwdriver right into the tip of my left nostril finger
Hope I get more done tomorrow.
Peter.
removed the masking tape, fitted the primary chain buffer and crankshaft.
its good to be back on the build again, also the piston rings arrived today
I had one mishap, I was working on a long time typewriter project early this morning, slipped and stuck a 4mm blade screwdriver right into the tip of my left nostril finger
Hope I get more done tomorrow.
Peter.
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- 1&3 case with primary drive chain buffer fitted.
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- Primary drive chain oil restrictor and spray nozzle.
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- Crankshaft fitted.
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
The "nostril finger"? Yoga position?
If there is one thing I have learned throughout this process it is this: Check your respirator for spiders before you put it on.
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