Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
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Re: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
I've done several carb racks with PineSol and they've come out great. Mind you, they typically didn't start out so bad either. But with a little scrubbing those should clean up nicely.
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Re: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
Hey Rodger I was wondering about these as well. My 78 gauges are going to need a going over this winter and I noticed that there is some sun/age/rot on the cushions which I would like to replace at the same time. Are you saying that the 80 Gl1100 rubbers are a drop in or do they have to be trimmed or cut? Should hopefully solve my dilemma and maybe the OP's as well.rcmatt007 wrote:yes you can get the cushions for an 1100 (OEM) and they work
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- Chainman
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Re: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
Thanks for the tip and the encouragement.sgwilly wrote:I've done several carb racks with PineSol and they've come out great. Mind you, they typically didn't start out so bad either. But with a little scrubbing those should clean up nicely.
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Re: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
Hey Y'all
I'm slowly chipping away at dismantling these carbs; every piece a small victory. I've barely broken anything .
The kidney shapes plates that cover the air jets are just not budging. The plate, gasket, and carb body seem to have become one. I have repeatedly sprayed with carb cleaner followed by PPB and pulled them with a hooked pick through the screw hole to no avail. I've been at it for days.
Any tips or strategies for removing those plates?
Also, any tips on removing stubborn float valve seats. They have been receiving the same spray treatments, but only very, very gentle grip with needle nose pliers. I would like to re-use them.
As always, any experience you are willing to share is welcomed and appreciated.
I'm slowly chipping away at dismantling these carbs; every piece a small victory. I've barely broken anything .
The kidney shapes plates that cover the air jets are just not budging. The plate, gasket, and carb body seem to have become one. I have repeatedly sprayed with carb cleaner followed by PPB and pulled them with a hooked pick through the screw hole to no avail. I've been at it for days.
Any tips or strategies for removing those plates?
Also, any tips on removing stubborn float valve seats. They have been receiving the same spray treatments, but only very, very gentle grip with needle nose pliers. I would like to re-use them.
As always, any experience you are willing to share is welcomed and appreciated.
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Re: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
Hey Y'all,
I have been unable to remove the kidney shape plates. I've tried a multitude of chemicals and even a bit of heat to no avail. I bought the Randaak video with my rebuild kit and I just have to shake my head when he reaches down with a pair of tweezers and lifts the plate away.
In a word, they are stuck.
All the passages seem to blow through except for these two on each carb: Are these two passages directly linked to the air jets beneath the kidney shape plates?
If anyone is willing to share any tips, advice, or experience I would be grateful.
Seems I've gone from the kiddie pool to the deep end.
I have been unable to remove the kidney shape plates. I've tried a multitude of chemicals and even a bit of heat to no avail. I bought the Randaak video with my rebuild kit and I just have to shake my head when he reaches down with a pair of tweezers and lifts the plate away.
In a word, they are stuck.
All the passages seem to blow through except for these two on each carb: Are these two passages directly linked to the air jets beneath the kidney shape plates?
If anyone is willing to share any tips, advice, or experience I would be grateful.
Seems I've gone from the kiddie pool to the deep end.
1975 GL1000
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Re: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
There's a paper gasket under those plates, so they can get stuck in place. With things like that I typically find a relatively long, slightly smaller bolt (tube, rod, etc.) that I can just catch the bottom lip of the piece and lever it out. It may take a few tries from different directions.
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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: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
Thank you Track; I'll keep at it.Track T 2411 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 04, 2020 7:30 pm There's a paper gasket under those plates, so they can get stuck in place. With things like that I typically find a relatively long, slightly smaller bolt (tube, rod, etc.) that I can just catch the bottom lip of the piece and lever it out. It may take a few tries from different directions.
Great tip; the PineSol works great. I was wondering; is it safe to soak the piston slides, piston caps and needles in PineSol also?
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Re: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
I would try working a scalpel point around the edge of the plate to make sure no corrosion is holding it in place. It is steel, so not easy to break, but possible to bend.
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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: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
Wow, thanks for the great tip!Track T 2411 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 04, 2020 7:30 pm There's a paper gasket under those plates, so they can get stuck in place. With things like that I typically find a relatively long, slightly smaller bolt (tube, rod, etc.) that I can just catch the bottom lip of the piece and lever it out. It may take a few tries from different directions.
I had the them all out in just a few minutes with this method.
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Re: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
Glad it worked for you!Chainman wrote: ↑Sat Sep 05, 2020 7:17 amWow, thanks for the great tip!Track T 2411 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 04, 2020 7:30 pm There's a paper gasket under those plates, so they can get stuck in place. With things like that I typically find a relatively long, slightly smaller bolt (tube, rod, etc.) that I can just catch the bottom lip of the piece and lever it out. It may take a few tries from different directions.
I had the them all out in just a few minutes with this method.
"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
"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.
"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: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
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Re: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
Finally got around to installing a battery. What a thrill to hear Donna turn over for the first time in 33 years.
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Re: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
Great! I hope you took the tape off the intakes for the trial turn-over. It CAN suck them in! Hope the carb work is going well! We had a great vacation on OINC, and it was an added treat to meet you and Donna!
"Love 'em all.... let God sort 'em out!"
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
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: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
I didn't remove the tape the first time and they squealed like a beginner clarinet player
Guess I lucked out they didn't get pulled in!
Guess I lucked out they didn't get pulled in!
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Re: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
I sucked part of a paper towel once..... thankfully it could burn
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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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