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I took part in a belt swap on a 78 Gl1000 the other day. It went smooth. Bang, bang, bang done.
I took the plastic lowers off the 85 Limited in about 15 minutes. Loosened the radiator as there is zero space to get an allen wrench between it and timing cover. Pulled radiator out. No, wait, I had to drain it first because the lower hose won't let it move.
Got the lower hose off and pulled the radiator out a little ways and now there is antifreeze everywhere, leaking from the top. I am thinking it is the expansion tube? I guess now I'll remove the seat and shelter to see if I can get at it. I hope I don't have to remove the fairing, but it looks like I am halfway there anyhow. I'll be surprised if I find new belts in there along with a recent date and mileage.
I am done for today. Now for a cold one. I'm gonna have a sugar free popsicle.
HAVE A GOOD DAY!!!

I took part in a belt swap on a 78 Gl1000 the other day. It went smooth. Bang, bang, bang done.
I took the plastic lowers off the 85 Limited in about 15 minutes. Loosened the radiator as there is zero space to get an allen wrench between it and timing cover. Pulled radiator out. No, wait, I had to drain it first because the lower hose won't let it move.
Got the lower hose off and pulled the radiator out a little ways and now there is antifreeze everywhere, leaking from the top. I am thinking it is the expansion tube? I guess now I'll remove the seat and shelter to see if I can get at it. I hope I don't have to remove the fairing, but it looks like I am halfway there anyhow. I'll be surprised if I find new belts in there along with a recent date and mileage.
I am done for today. Now for a cold one. I'm gonna have a sugar free popsicle.
HAVE A GOOD DAY!!!