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SwampJYDog
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Just started on a 76 GL1000. Previous owner says it last ran in 2014. I’m working through Randakk’s Long layoff list now. Just finished reinstalling the tank. (Took handfuls of solids out).

Does anyone have advice on where in the list changing timing belts should fall?
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SwampJYDog wrote: Tue Mar 29, 2022 8:49 pm Just started on a 76 GL1000. Previous owner says it last ran in 2014. I’m working through Randakk’s Long layoff list now. Just finished reinstalling the tank. (Took handfuls of solids out).

Does anyone have advice on where in the list changing timing belts should fall?
before you turn it over, or try to start it
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Great! Timing belts are ordered. Should be here next week.
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Welcome to the ‘Wingdom

Lots of good info in ShopTalk too …

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Welcome from Wisconsin. Take your time going through the list, and soon you'll be able to enjoy the ride!
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hello and welcome

SwampJYDog wrote: Tue Mar 29, 2022 8:49 pm
Does anyone have advice on where in the list changing timing belts should fall?
they're probably fine ;)
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If you don't know when they were ;last changed...... CHANGE THEM
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Welcome from Maine!

I'll avoid reiterating the advice about belts. I'll simply note that the bike has an interference motor.
Avatar is a summer '21 photo of the Blue Phoenix, our 1983 GL1100I rescue gone naked.

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NotSoLilCrippseys wrote: Sun Apr 03, 2022 3:06 pm Welcome from Maine!

I'll avoid reiterating the advice about belts. I'll simply note that the bike has an interference motor.
In case you don't know, if a belt breaks, you will more then likely drive a valve thru the top of a piston. CHANGE YOUR BELTS
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
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CYBORG wrote: Sun Apr 03, 2022 3:12 pm
NotSoLilCrippseys wrote: Sun Apr 03, 2022 3:06 pm Welcome from Maine!

I'll avoid reiterating the advice about belts. I'll simply note that the bike has an interference motor.
In case you don't know, if a belt breaks, you will more then likely drive a valve thru the top of a piston. CHANGE YOUR BELTS
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=68518&p=754430&hili ... on#p754430 :dunno:
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a picture is worth a thousand words. And about that much money :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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