My naked MAINE-WING build.

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BikeMaine wrote:I also still have TONS of parts to remove, clean/blast/sand/polish/paint/blah-blah-blah
you're going to end up tearing it completely apart.. ;)
might as well accept that like I did. lol
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1986 Yamaha FJ1200
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1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
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5speed wrote:
BikeMaine wrote:I also still have TONS of parts to remove, clean/blast/sand/polish/paint/blah-blah-blah
you're going to end up tearing it completely apart.. ;)
might as well accept that like I did. lol
Hahaaa, I won't argue that.

It needs to have the engine pulled so I can clean and paint the frame and motor, but not until next winter.

Took it riding yesterday, BEAUTIFUL weather, mid 70's, not a cloud in sight, Tom Petty cranking on the stereo, wind blowing through my hair, um, well, the hair on my chin that is......

Felt SO GOOD riding again. :guitar
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BikeMaine wrote:
Hahaaa, I won't argue that.

It needs to have the engine pulled so I can clean and paint the frame and motor, but not until next winter.

Took it riding yesterday, BEAUTIFUL weather, mid 70's, not a cloud in sight, Tom Petty cranking on the stereo, wind blowing through my hair, um, well, the hair on my chin that is......

Felt SO GOOD riding again. :guitar
I still need to finish my water pump install on the 82..then I will be all set. My plan is to tear the 76 down over the summer and paint, polish, power coat then reassemble it. I would love to have it done this summer but realistically..I won't.
I can relate to the wind through the chin hair..and eye brows. lol
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)

2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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On post 239, you mentioned smelling anti-freeze. There are some O-rings behind the transmission plate that have to be just so. It may be just a bit of water getting in to the oil. No question that mine had that issue,along with the water pump and also oil was coming out of the weep hole. I found the o-ring issue while servicing the water pump.

Randakk has some good pictures of the transmission O-rings and what to look for. I like this build after just skimming it and now plan to read it all
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raiddrten wrote:On post 239, you mentioned smelling anti-freeze. There are some O-rings behind the transmission plate that have to be just so. It may be just a bit of water getting in to the oil. No question that mine had that issue,along with the water pump and also oil was coming out of the weep hole. I found the o-ring issue while servicing the water pump.

Randakk has some good pictures of the transmission O-rings and what to look for. I like this build after just skimming it and now plan to read it all
It is ironic that you mention this now. Last night I lay on my shop floor and looked under the engine with a flashlight. There is antifreeze coming out of the weep hole. Not even enough to drip, just enough that I can see the green of the liquid. I park it in there on that concrete floor every night, I don't think it has dripped once.

But you're right.

Thank you for your interest in my build thread.
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BikeMaine wrote:
raiddrten wrote:On post 239, you mentioned smelling anti-freeze. There are some O-rings behind the transmission plate that have to be just so. It may be just a bit of water getting in to the oil. No question that mine had that issue,along with the water pump and also oil was coming out of the weep hole. I found the o-ring issue while servicing the water pump.

Randakk has some good pictures of the transmission O-rings and what to look for. I like this build after just skimming it and now plan to read it all
It is ironic that you mention this now. Last night I lay on my shop floor and looked under the engine with a flashlight. There is antifreeze coming out of the weep hole. Not even enough to drip, just enough that I can see the green of the liquid. I park it in there on that concrete floor every night, I don't think it has dripped once.

But you're right.

Thank you for your interest in my build thread.
Replacing the o-rings, seals and gasket isn't to bad of a job..if you've had the cover off before or have replaced those awful screws..
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)

2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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I've never had those screws out....
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These little bolts?
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yes .your job just got a whole lot easier..
and I'm starting to think Honda fixed the problem as my 1100 has the exact same bolts.
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)

2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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this is what it looks like under that transmission cover.
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1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)

2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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I messed up. I was helping a young kid last Saturday. He's a child of some friends of mine, just got out of boot camp. He asked for help with his Jeep, just needed new u-joints on the rear drive shaft. We rebuilt it, then somehow I twisted wrong and bulged a disc in my lower back.
I am currently flat on my back for a few days during this good weather.
Extremely frustrated right now....
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BikeMaine wrote:I messed up. I was helping a young kid last Saturday. He's a child of some friends of mine, just got out of boot camp. He asked for help with his Jeep, just needed new u-joints on the rear drive shaft. We rebuilt it, then somehow I twisted wrong and bulged a disc in my lower back.
I am currently flat on my back for a few days during this good weather.
Extremely frustrated right now....
ugh.. I feel your pain..literally. I've put my back out quite a few times..doing stupid things like picking up a sneaker, putting food in the dogs dish, my best was bending my head down to walk under an umbrella on a beach in Barbados.
Put me off work for a month once..
I highly suggest a chiropractor and massage. I've been going for over a year and although I've tweaked my back a few times since..it doesn't put me out of commission like before.
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)

2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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Re: My naked MAINE-WING build.

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I have some radiator wings that I could sell you if you are still looking for some.

Also could you post a couple pictures of your dust collection. I have the same type cabinet and would like to evacuate the dust when I use it to blast.

I second the suggestion of seeing a chiropractor or physical therapist.

Thanks
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5speed wrote:
BikeMaine wrote:I messed up. I was helping a young kid last Saturday. He's a child of some friends of mine, just got out of boot camp. He asked for help with his Jeep, just needed new u-joints on the rear drive shaft. We rebuilt it, then somehow I twisted wrong and bulged a disc in my lower back.
I am currently flat on my back for a few days during this good weather.
Extremely frustrated right now....
ugh.. I feel your pain..literally. I've put my back out quite a few times..doing stupid things like picking up a sneaker, putting food in the dogs dish, my best was bending my head down to walk under an umbrella on a beach in Barbados.
Put me off work for a month once..
I highly suggest a chiropractor and massage. I've been going for over a year and although I've tweaked my back a few times since..it doesn't put me out of commission like before.
I saw a chiropractor yesterday morning and this morning. Definitely better now, but still sore.
The good thing is, it now feels better the more I walk around, which is what the doc wants me doing.
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BikeMaine wrote:
I saw a chiropractor yesterday morning and this morning. Definitely better now, but still sore.
The good thing is, it now feels better the more I walk around, which is what the doc wants me doing.
worked for me as well. It's the going from horizontal to vertical that sucks..
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)

2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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