Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000

[Chainman]

I even learn stuff here by accident.
Before:

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After:

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Apparently there is no such thing as installing the radiator hose stub "Canadian style".

Soaking my tank today. The petcock is protected with an inner tube patch.

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[pidjones]

AND - it's back in the frame. Don't let it soak too long!

[Chainman]

Hey Y'all,
Is brake cleaner ok to use on electrical connectors? Be nice as around here brake cleaner is a grocery item and therefore doesn't appear on the project budget (as if I had one).

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I plan on cleaning them all; is there a tool that helps "get in there"?

Thanks for any advice.

Also pic:

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[Chainman]

This place is magical; my question was answered before I asked it.

[Chainman]

me again;got the afternoon off

Should the fan impeller lift straight off:

Thanks

[rcmatt007]

well it should but you have to give it some effort

[Chainman]

well it should but you have to give it some effort

Thanks

[Chainman]

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So I've been plugging right along with cleaning things up, painting what I can, and installing bits and pieces back on Donna. Things are looking good; I'm sitting on top of the world. I've even set the radiator, knowing it'll have to come back off, just to take a look at it.
And then this thought entered my mind, " you neglected to attach the wire to the neutral switch ".
Oops


Good thing I learn by mistake.

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[pidjones]

For goodness sake, TEST the switch before bothering to hook it up! Just a VOM should tell you if it is working or not.

[Chainman]

Well, I did hope it works

I'll test it THIS time.

[Chainman]

Spent Sunday revisiting chapter 4; I got to set an engine but this time with experience

I've cleaned up the harness and have it back on the bike.

I've got a couple of things to show you.

First the ignition switch connector cover.

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Repairable?

And, are the clock "cushions" also intended to keep out water? Mine cushion but I'm sure they won't keep water out.

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The red straw points to one of the defects.

[pidjones]

1) Yes, they make replacement switch modules that just snap on the bottom of the key mechaism.
2) No, it isn't. I recently saw an article where a bicycle inner tube was used to replace it.

[rcmatt007]

yes you can get the cushions for an 1100 (OEM) and they work

[Chainman]

1) Yes, they make replacement switch modules that just snap on the bottom of the key mechaism.
2) No, it isn't. I recently saw an article where a bicycle inner tube was used to replace it.

yes you can get the cushions for an 1100 (OEM) and they work

Thank you fellows. I sure do appreciate your help.

[Chainman]

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Onto the carbs *ominous music*

I've been studying long enough (procrastinating).
Even though Randaak's kit is temporarily out of stock, I'm going to begin cleaning. I have taken a peek inside the bowls and boy oh boy, gunky and rock solid at the same time. Revenge of the dinosaurs.

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