A GL 1100 menage a trois...

[robin1731]

Dot3 or Dot4 will work. You can mix those without issue.

You can use ATF or fork oil either one. ATF is ~7w. So you can change to a different weight fork oil to change the ride a bit.

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[Jonesz]

As Robin says. In addition I think most old manuals state Dot 3 cause that was likely "state of the art" 40 years ago. Dot 4 boiling point is 45 degF higher than Dot 3 so in my opinion better. When I changed over my 78 and 83 I made sure to pump enough new fluid through to make sure to flush out all the old Dot 3. Wasn't hard to tell as the old stuff was discolored and grungy looking.

[CYBORG]

For the aftermarket dip stick, I know Cyborg used to make a kit...not sure if he still does, and JC Whitney used to have one as well....

I no longer make them.... well almost never. Moved on to other neat things

Ahh good to know... Any tips on making one? Is there a post for that?

There should be pictures of them here somewhere. I just use my imagination, and keep in mind both form and function

[wingrider]

Here Is the link to Cyborg’s dipstick that he made...

[Trophyvictor]

Thank you for the tips... Gonna look up to it...

Today tackled the carbs... What a beast!! Or should I say dirty beast!!

[Trophyvictor]

So.. I tackled the belts, and as a good pupil, forgot to attach the spanner to prevent it to move... And as it moved... I now have two marks... And forgot which one was aligned... I think in the red dot... If I reassemble the thing and turn by hand I should not cause any damage, but will I feel if not ok?

[Track T 2411]

The red dot (upper mark in your pic) is the correct one. If you look closely, you'll see a small arrow just to the right of it cast into the pulley. Once you install the belts, it is good practice to turn the engine over by hand several revolutions and re- check your marks. I also readjust the tensioners

[Trophyvictor]

Things are going well... Waiting for belts to arrive and painting bit's and pieces...

Restom as a paint to retouche frames with a brush, guarantee no marks, anyone as already used it?

Painting the engine in the frame is never the best result but it actually got better than expected...

[Trophyvictor]

The red dot (upper mark in your pic) is the correct one. If you look closely, you'll see a small arrow just to the right of it cast into the pulley. Once you install the belts, it is good practice to turn the engine over by hand several revolutions and re- check your marks. I also readjust the tensioners

It's what I thought... Always good to have confirmation from masters...

[Track T 2411]

I'm hardly a 'master' lol. I just (sometimes) learn from experience!
Progress looks good!

[Trophyvictor]

Some progress.... Bits and pieces... The paint I used is a inox spray... Works very nice... Makes an excellent finish and no drips...

And some polishing... Shine!!!

[Steven UK]

Looks good...

[Trophyvictor]

Thing's going a bit faster than expected...

[Trophyvictor]

I will take some better pictures, but thanks already for the help...

There's still one more to do, the 80, that one is gonna be more radical build... But we will wait for the winter...