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| Posted: Thu Jan 5th, 2012 05:12 pm | 1st Post |
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Instead of posting a dozen posts like I had been, ill just be posting what I am doing to my bike in this thread. Im not a mechanic and many people have already asked my wtf im doing tearing this thing down when it would probably run as it were, besides the brakes. Well I wanted a bike to take apart and learn some of the systems on it as I put it back together. Maybe I was just bored, I dunno, but Im in deep now so Im going to keep at it. I would not have even bought this bike if it were not for the help on this forum. I was looking last year and unfortunately had to pass on probably a much better 85 limited that was near me. Anyways, this is the bike I have now, I also have a ural and a little ninja 250 so I dont have to rush this thing in order to ride around. Also just had our first kid last month so progress may be slow. My Objective is to tear the bike down as far as I can, and then have you guys tell me what all I need to repair/replace/maintenance as I put it back together. Even if it doesnt need done, Id like to do it, ie head gaskets, wheel bearings, carb cleaning? Then Id like to put the bike back together, cleaning everything I can to make it look as good as possible. I dont know thing one about painting so I guess thats out, except maybe stuff that I can rattle can or brush on like the calipers. Here I go, hopefully I havent messed it up already! Here it is when I first got it.    I didnt look it over as well as i should have but I didnt know much about wings so I wouldnt have known what to look for anyway. It started up and idled good after a couple of minutes. It was dark and cold so I didnt ride it but told the guy Id buy it the next day. He offered to ride it over to my house so I didnt have to bring the new baby and mom out in the cold. I said sure. He showed up, said everything was good except the front shocks needed air. We signed the title and he left. I spent the rest of the night shining it up planning on riding it the next day as it was supposed to be warm. Next day I went to take it for a spin and noticed I could not hardly move the bike in neutral. The brakes were nearly locked in place, I dont know how he rode it here. This is pretty much were the saga begins. At that point I decided Id just turn this into a learning experience and try to become a shadetree mechanic in the process. Now i can be pretty impulsing and impatient and that hurt me here initially. I read some brake tutorials on here and proceeded to pull off the calipers, lines and master cylinders without first releasing the pistons from the calipers. Whoops, frozen pistons. Truthfully I didnt even know how disc brakes worked before I pulled these off, got stuck and then stated really reading about them. I tried air to get the pistons free but no luck. After this fumble I decided to put the calipers and cylinders aside, and rebuild them just before I put them back on. That could be a long time from now. While I was working on the brakes I also decided to pull of the plastics and crash guards in order to get to the inner workings easier. This is what she looks out of her dress.  Along the way I found some problems, there is a significant crack in the trunk, a tab broken off on the right lower fairing, and right side damage to the front fairing. All this I did not see at the time of purchase, my bad.     The last pic shows how someone previously tried to fix the fairing. What is that goop? Fiberglass? cont...
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| Posted: Thu Jan 5th, 2012 05:18 pm | 2nd Post |
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While pulling apart the front fairing I eliminated extra wiring and running lights the po had put on. I also pulled out the crappy stereo that didnt work as I plan on putting an original radio in. I started putting everything together so I have some clue as to how to put it back on. Body...   gaurds...  And Im putting hardware in plastic bags and labeling it. 
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| Posted: Thu Jan 5th, 2012 05:23 pm | 3rd Post |
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Oh, that was a hard hit to the fairing. I'd look for a good fairing mount and a fairing when you can. That's all the plastic that took a hit? Ya it looks to be fiberglass. Last edited on Thu Jan 5th, 2012 05:25 pm by newday777 ____________________ Stu John 14:6 CMA Wings of Eagles-Escondido CA SAN DIEGO Patriot Guard Ryder 1999 GL1500 SE(@57k) The LORD provided this through a friend's wish to leave it to me I'm blown away! Dan beat me there and is enjoying the real Heaven. Remember to be there for your friends and thank them for being your friend. Previous bikes 1983 ASPENCADE(Barn find) bought 7/08 & restored from 13 yr neglect by po @ 35,595mi, now given to a pastor to enjoy the blessings @ 62,000 25 Yrs. of Abstinance(no bike) - Raising kids, now a PA PA 76 CB750K(new) w/Golden Lab Cody, rode w/me 35k miles & 5 times X country in 3 yrs sold @ 45k 75 CB750K(new) 9,000 mi http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/MC-Dispatch/Royce-Thiessen-Honda-CB750.aspx 74 CB450(new) 9,000 mi first yrhttp://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_cb_450_disc_1974.php |
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| Posted: Thu Jan 5th, 2012 05:23 pm | 4th Post |
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Last night I decided to pull of the exhaust and read tire. Took me awhile but I finally got it done.   This is how she looks now, Im thinking about pulling the tank out next and going from there.  From here Im not sure what I should pull off next, I just try to keep things together and labeled so I may at some point be able to put it back together.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 5th, 2012 05:24 pm | 5th Post |
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newday777 wrote:Oh, that was a hard hit to the fairing. I'd loot for a good fairing mount and a fairing when you can. I may have a line on one in my color currently, waiting to hear back on its condition when they pull it off the parts bike. The fairing mount looks ok as fair as I can tell. Last edited on Thu Jan 5th, 2012 05:25 pm by firebrick |
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| Posted: Thu Jan 5th, 2012 05:27 pm | 6th Post |
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I edited above. Is there any other plastic that got the hit? Did the PO say what happened?
____________________ Stu John 14:6 CMA Wings of Eagles-Escondido CA SAN DIEGO Patriot Guard Ryder 1999 GL1500 SE(@57k) The LORD provided this through a friend's wish to leave it to me I'm blown away! Dan beat me there and is enjoying the real Heaven. Remember to be there for your friends and thank them for being your friend. Previous bikes 1983 ASPENCADE(Barn find) bought 7/08 & restored from 13 yr neglect by po @ 35,595mi, now given to a pastor to enjoy the blessings @ 62,000 25 Yrs. of Abstinance(no bike) - Raising kids, now a PA PA 76 CB750K(new) w/Golden Lab Cody, rode w/me 35k miles & 5 times X country in 3 yrs sold @ 45k 75 CB750K(new) 9,000 mi http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/MC-Dispatch/Royce-Thiessen-Honda-CB750.aspx 74 CB450(new) 9,000 mi first yrhttp://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_cb_450_disc_1974.php |
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| Posted: Thu Jan 5th, 2012 06:09 pm | 7th Post |
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The lower fairing plastic tab broke, the lower engine guard is bad ill take a pic. Nothing from the PO. I have a good hunch he knew there were some issues even though he swore everything was great. He only bought it late last spring from someone he didnt know. I cant blame him though, buyer beware. If I had looked it over top to bottom I still may have not known what I was looking at. Now I do. Hopefully it works out. Last edited on Thu Jan 5th, 2012 06:17 pm by firebrick |
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| Posted: Thu Jan 5th, 2012 06:19 pm | 8th Post |
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 He had glued some sort of plastic guard onto the damage to cover it that I removed. Lame.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 5th, 2012 06:21 pm | 9th Post |
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while were talking about undisclosed items, if you look at the exhaust pic there are 2 clamps holding on a nice piece of chrome on the back of the left pipe. Why? cause there is a large rust hole several inches wide under it lol!
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| Posted: Thu Jan 5th, 2012 07:35 pm | 10th Post |
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Great job! I miss my 82. The older Goldwings have a special place in my heart.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 5th, 2012 11:52 pm | 11th Post |
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Heres what I found under that chrome piece on my exhaust. Heres the tank pulled  Last edited on Thu Jan 5th, 2012 11:54 pm by firebrick |
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| Posted: Thu Jan 5th, 2012 11:57 pm | 12th Post |
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Any ideas where I should go from here in stripping her down? I was thinking air cleaner box, carbs off as a group, radiator off and swingarm. You see alot of post on people tearing the bike to the frame what order do people do it?
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| Posted: Fri Jan 6th, 2012 04:44 am | 13th Post |
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Read up on removing the engine.
____________________ Stu John 14:6 CMA Wings of Eagles-Escondido CA SAN DIEGO Patriot Guard Ryder 1999 GL1500 SE(@57k) The LORD provided this through a friend's wish to leave it to me I'm blown away! Dan beat me there and is enjoying the real Heaven. Remember to be there for your friends and thank them for being your friend. Previous bikes 1983 ASPENCADE(Barn find) bought 7/08 & restored from 13 yr neglect by po @ 35,595mi, now given to a pastor to enjoy the blessings @ 62,000 25 Yrs. of Abstinance(no bike) - Raising kids, now a PA PA 76 CB750K(new) w/Golden Lab Cody, rode w/me 35k miles & 5 times X country in 3 yrs sold @ 45k 75 CB750K(new) 9,000 mi http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/MC-Dispatch/Royce-Thiessen-Honda-CB750.aspx 74 CB450(new) 9,000 mi first yrhttp://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_cb_450_disc_1974.php |
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| Posted: Wed Jan 18th, 2012 06:01 pm | 14th Post |
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a little more dissambly 
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| Posted: Wed Jan 18th, 2012 06:12 pm | 15th Post |
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Well as long as you are that far along, did you check the center stand out real well where it mounts for rust? That is a weak spot on these in the cold north country. Reminds me of my 83 reawakening 3 1/2 yrs ago.
____________________ Stu John 14:6 CMA Wings of Eagles-Escondido CA SAN DIEGO Patriot Guard Ryder 1999 GL1500 SE(@57k) The LORD provided this through a friend's wish to leave it to me I'm blown away! Dan beat me there and is enjoying the real Heaven. Remember to be there for your friends and thank them for being your friend. Previous bikes 1983 ASPENCADE(Barn find) bought 7/08 & restored from 13 yr neglect by po @ 35,595mi, now given to a pastor to enjoy the blessings @ 62,000 25 Yrs. of Abstinance(no bike) - Raising kids, now a PA PA 76 CB750K(new) w/Golden Lab Cody, rode w/me 35k miles & 5 times X country in 3 yrs sold @ 45k 75 CB750K(new) 9,000 mi http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/MC-Dispatch/Royce-Thiessen-Honda-CB750.aspx 74 CB450(new) 9,000 mi first yrhttp://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_cb_450_disc_1974.php |
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| Posted: Wed Jan 18th, 2012 06:28 pm | 16th Post |
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I will definitely do that. Plan on pulling off the swing arm and then motor if it isn't too much trouble.
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| Posted: Wed Jan 18th, 2012 06:35 pm | 17th Post |
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Motor is easy now that you are that far. There is the lower left frame piece that comes out first, then the motor will come out that way. Be careful not to bump the vacuum advance on the back of the motor as you pull it through the frame opening. If you bend it, it won't operate properly, I had one that was bent, was able to bend it back straight after pull it apart. Some say you have to replace them if bent. I used a tranny jack to pull the motor but a cycle jack will be good to use too.
____________________ Stu John 14:6 CMA Wings of Eagles-Escondido CA SAN DIEGO Patriot Guard Ryder 1999 GL1500 SE(@57k) The LORD provided this through a friend's wish to leave it to me I'm blown away! Dan beat me there and is enjoying the real Heaven. Remember to be there for your friends and thank them for being your friend. Previous bikes 1983 ASPENCADE(Barn find) bought 7/08 & restored from 13 yr neglect by po @ 35,595mi, now given to a pastor to enjoy the blessings @ 62,000 25 Yrs. of Abstinance(no bike) - Raising kids, now a PA PA 76 CB750K(new) w/Golden Lab Cody, rode w/me 35k miles & 5 times X country in 3 yrs sold @ 45k 75 CB750K(new) 9,000 mi http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/MC-Dispatch/Royce-Thiessen-Honda-CB750.aspx 74 CB450(new) 9,000 mi first yrhttp://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_cb_450_disc_1974.php |
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| Posted: Wed Jan 18th, 2012 06:38 pm | 18th Post |
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Watch for rust behind the lower frame piece too. Clean it up and paint it. Part #2 is the lower frame. http://images.powersportsnetwork.com/fiche/images/HONDA/1982/MOTORCYCLES/2463_FRAME.gif
____________________ Stu John 14:6 CMA Wings of Eagles-Escondido CA SAN DIEGO Patriot Guard Ryder 1999 GL1500 SE(@57k) The LORD provided this through a friend's wish to leave it to me I'm blown away! Dan beat me there and is enjoying the real Heaven. Remember to be there for your friends and thank them for being your friend. Previous bikes 1983 ASPENCADE(Barn find) bought 7/08 & restored from 13 yr neglect by po @ 35,595mi, now given to a pastor to enjoy the blessings @ 62,000 25 Yrs. of Abstinance(no bike) - Raising kids, now a PA PA 76 CB750K(new) w/Golden Lab Cody, rode w/me 35k miles & 5 times X country in 3 yrs sold @ 45k 75 CB750K(new) 9,000 mi http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/MC-Dispatch/Royce-Thiessen-Honda-CB750.aspx 74 CB450(new) 9,000 mi first yrhttp://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_cb_450_disc_1974.php |
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| Posted: Wed Jan 18th, 2012 06:42 pm | 19th Post |
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Thanks. Hopefully an updated photo as soon as I get some time. It's about 10 degrees in the garage though!
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| Posted: Wed Jan 18th, 2012 06:54 pm | 20th Post |
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BBBBBRRRRRRRRRR! You feel better yet?
____________________ Stu John 14:6 CMA Wings of Eagles-Escondido CA SAN DIEGO Patriot Guard Ryder 1999 GL1500 SE(@57k) The LORD provided this through a friend's wish to leave it to me I'm blown away! Dan beat me there and is enjoying the real Heaven. Remember to be there for your friends and thank them for being your friend. Previous bikes 1983 ASPENCADE(Barn find) bought 7/08 & restored from 13 yr neglect by po @ 35,595mi, now given to a pastor to enjoy the blessings @ 62,000 25 Yrs. of Abstinance(no bike) - Raising kids, now a PA PA 76 CB750K(new) w/Golden Lab Cody, rode w/me 35k miles & 5 times X country in 3 yrs sold @ 45k 75 CB750K(new) 9,000 mi http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/MC-Dispatch/Royce-Thiessen-Honda-CB750.aspx 74 CB450(new) 9,000 mi first yrhttp://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_cb_450_disc_1974.php |
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