so what's next? maybe a 78 and a 77?

A forum for stories, pics and updates of your resto's. Be it a barn find, Grampas hand me down or a bike being brought back to it's former glory.If you are restoring it, show us your stuff!

Moderators: Brant, Sagebrush, Forum Moderators

Post Reply
User avatar
rcmatt007
Treasurer
Treasurer
Posts: 31305
Joined: Fri Oct 21, 2005 12:48 pm
My Album: http://www.ngwclub.com/gallery/v/wingmans/rcmatt007/
Location: New River Valley, Virginia

so what's next? maybe a 78 and a 77?

#1

Post by rcmatt007 »

Well I thought I might be spending 3 months at a very rural clinic, but it fell through... noe that I know the LTD is back and running, time to clear out some parts.

Our 78 (original owners) was in need of a carb rebuild and had gotten "long in the tooth" Also turns out the subframe was totally rusted through on the bottom. I started looking through the "pile o'parts" (not my original 78) and also have two 75, two 77 and a 78 frame. Also, one 76, two 77, one 78 and one 78 block. So since I will be sanding and painting, maybe two at once.

Yesterday I started blasting and powder coating, and sure enough my 20 yo 5hp compressor is not compressing, and so have ordered a cylinder repair kit for ereplacement parts.

so a partial assembly of parts....
DSC_0775.JPG
DSC_0775.JPG (188.83 KiB) Viewed 821 times
DSC_0779.JPG
DSC_0779.JPG (209.54 KiB) Viewed 821 times
DSC_0780.JPG
DSC_0780.JPG (199.83 KiB) Viewed 821 times
DSC_0781.JPG
DSC_0781.JPG (199.32 KiB) Viewed 821 times
DSC_0782.JPG
DSC_0782.JPG (202.5 KiB) Viewed 821 times
-Rodger-
all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
78 constantly modified/customized since 1978, BOTM June 2015 de-evolving this very moment viewtopic.php?f=30&t=65511
76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
User avatar
rcmatt007
Treasurer
Treasurer
Posts: 31305
Joined: Fri Oct 21, 2005 12:48 pm
My Album: http://www.ngwclub.com/gallery/v/wingmans/rcmatt007/
Location: New River Valley, Virginia

Re: so what's next? maybe a 78 and a 77?

#2

Post by rcmatt007 »

Since my compressor is out, I decided to start taking covers etc. off the engine.

I got this engine in about 2014. I was working in Front Royal VA and Beth would go back and forth to our house in Tulsa. Some NGW member had for free, and engine, frame and parts. Bike had been in an accident and he had sold the carbs and other parts. Claimed his friend had the title.... well free is free, so Beth returned with a truck bed full of parts. BTW, hee stopped communicating and I never saw the title 9but in OK you can title an abandoned vehicle-which I did).

Turns out front forks were really bent, front rim bent, and now taking things off the engine, the left valve cover took a slide, the front timing belt cover is okay, but the piece between it and the valve cover is damaged.

When I line up the timing belts marks with T1, the tappets that should be loose are not (except one). Looks like I will be doing a head gasket job as well, just to make sure the innards are okay.

Did I mention the rear wheel had a goodyear tire so old that it had NO DATE STAMP. No wonder he wrecked the bike!
-Rodger-
all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
78 constantly modified/customized since 1978, BOTM June 2015 de-evolving this very moment viewtopic.php?f=30&t=65511
76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
User avatar
pidjones
SUPER BIKER!!!!
SUPER BIKER!!!!
Posts: 3237
Joined: Wed May 22, 2013 4:06 pm
Location: East TN

Re: so what's next? maybe a 78 and a 77?

#3

Post by pidjones »

Let me suggest that while you have the frames stripped, take a look at how Honda beefed up the '79 frames with added gussets to the cross member that the center stand mounts to. looks like a good idea to me and not hard to do while it is all stripped down.
"Love 'em all.... let God sort 'em out!"
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
User avatar
rcmatt007
Treasurer
Treasurer
Posts: 31305
Joined: Fri Oct 21, 2005 12:48 pm
My Album: http://www.ngwclub.com/gallery/v/wingmans/rcmatt007/
Location: New River Valley, Virginia

Re: so what's next? maybe a 78 and a 77?

#4

Post by rcmatt007 »

pidjones wrote: Tue Nov 22, 2022 10:25 pm Let me suggest that while you have the frames stripped, take a look at how Honda beefed up the '79 frames with added gussets to the cross member that the center stand mounts to. looks like a good idea to me and not hard to do while it is all stripped down.
I have not see a 79 frame so I am uncertain what is different. picture?
-Rodger-
all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
78 constantly modified/customized since 1978, BOTM June 2015 de-evolving this very moment viewtopic.php?f=30&t=65511
76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
User avatar
gltriker
Honored Life Member
Honored Life Member
Posts: 5053
Joined: Fri Sep 24, 2010 9:11 pm
Location: central NY State

Re: so what's next? maybe a 78 and a 77?

#5

Post by gltriker »

rcmatt007 wrote: Tue Nov 22, 2022 4:47 pm
snip- When I line up the timing belts marks with T1, the tappets that should be loose are not (except one). Looks like I will be doing a head gasket job as well, just to make sure the innards are okay.
I believe you are utilizing the GL1000 Shop Manual instructions to check valve lash clearance? Requires locating the T1 indicator alignment in the timing hole, twice.
Sounds like you simply needed to adjust the lash clearance on that questioned cylinder head's one loose tappet, then move yourself to the other side of the engine and adjust the lash clearance on the three loose tappets on its cylinder head.

Then Rotate the crankshaft another 360 degrees to T1, again, and adjust the remaining four valve tappets lash clearance accordingly. Sounds familiar now, yes ;)
Last edited by gltriker on Wed Nov 23, 2022 1:16 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Cliff (74yrs ;) )

Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday. tumb2

New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^ :oldies

RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi tumb2
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing ;)
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT tumb2 Me Too!!

Cliff

'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM :shock: https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome

previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
User avatar
rcmatt007
Treasurer
Treasurer
Posts: 31305
Joined: Fri Oct 21, 2005 12:48 pm
My Album: http://www.ngwclub.com/gallery/v/wingmans/rcmatt007/
Location: New River Valley, Virginia

Re: so what's next? maybe a 78 and a 77?

#6

Post by rcmatt007 »

that is exactly what I was doing. I rotated 360, just to make sure and they still all were tight, so some PO over tightened them. But the engine does turn which is good
-Rodger-
all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
78 constantly modified/customized since 1978, BOTM June 2015 de-evolving this very moment viewtopic.php?f=30&t=65511
76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
User avatar
rcmatt007
Treasurer
Treasurer
Posts: 31305
Joined: Fri Oct 21, 2005 12:48 pm
My Album: http://www.ngwclub.com/gallery/v/wingmans/rcmatt007/
Location: New River Valley, Virginia

Re: so what's next? maybe a 78 and a 77?

#7

Post by rcmatt007 »

you can see where I had to grind off the lower right head cover bolt. All 4 bolts were ground, but that was the worse. Also the other broken piece
DSC_0790.JPG
DSC_0790.JPG (196.14 KiB) Viewed 764 times
DSC_0792.JPG
DSC_0792.JPG (179.09 KiB) Viewed 764 times
-Rodger-
all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
78 constantly modified/customized since 1978, BOTM June 2015 de-evolving this very moment viewtopic.php?f=30&t=65511
76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
User avatar
gltriker
Honored Life Member
Honored Life Member
Posts: 5053
Joined: Fri Sep 24, 2010 9:11 pm
Location: central NY State

Re: so what's next? maybe a 78 and a 77?

#8

Post by gltriker »

stills turns- very good tumb2
Cliff (74yrs ;) )

Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday. tumb2

New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^ :oldies

RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi tumb2
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing ;)
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT tumb2 Me Too!!

Cliff

'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM :shock: https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome

previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
User avatar
pidjones
SUPER BIKER!!!!
SUPER BIKER!!!!
Posts: 3237
Joined: Wed May 22, 2013 4:06 pm
Location: East TN

Re: so what's next? maybe a 78 and a 77?

#9

Post by pidjones »

rcmatt007 wrote: Wed Nov 23, 2022 10:36 am I have not see a 79 frame so I am uncertain what is different. picture?
This is my '78 after a friend grafted the center stand cross-member into it (the 78 was rusted out and shot). The gussets are the '79 upgrade.
L Gusset.jpg
L Gusset.jpg (112.24 KiB) Viewed 745 times
R Gusset.jpg
R Gusset.jpg (122.93 KiB) Viewed 745 times
"Love 'em all.... let God sort 'em out!"
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
User avatar
rcmatt007
Treasurer
Treasurer
Posts: 31305
Joined: Fri Oct 21, 2005 12:48 pm
My Album: http://www.ngwclub.com/gallery/v/wingmans/rcmatt007/
Location: New River Valley, Virginia

Re: so what's next? maybe a 78 and a 77?

#10

Post by rcmatt007 »

I went and looked and my 78 has that piece and the 77 frame does not. So they must have upgraded sometime during the 78 model year (my 78 also has 79 carbs)
-Rodger-
all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
78 constantly modified/customized since 1978, BOTM June 2015 de-evolving this very moment viewtopic.php?f=30&t=65511
76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
User avatar
rcmatt007
Treasurer
Treasurer
Posts: 31305
Joined: Fri Oct 21, 2005 12:48 pm
My Album: http://www.ngwclub.com/gallery/v/wingmans/rcmatt007/
Location: New River Valley, Virginia

Re: so what's next? maybe a 78 and a 77?

#11

Post by rcmatt007 »

since the compressor is still waiting parts I decided to do a first clean of the 77 engine... not bad considering... Knowing the 77 had a 30+ yo tire when I got it in 14, I am thinking this is a very low mileage engine
DSC_0793.JPG
DSC_0793.JPG (201.6 KiB) Viewed 740 times
DSC_0794.JPG
DSC_0794.JPG (218.62 KiB) Viewed 740 times
DSC_0795.JPG
DSC_0795.JPG (181.31 KiB) Viewed 740 times
-Rodger-
all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
78 constantly modified/customized since 1978, BOTM June 2015 de-evolving this very moment viewtopic.php?f=30&t=65511
76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
User avatar
rcmatt007
Treasurer
Treasurer
Posts: 31305
Joined: Fri Oct 21, 2005 12:48 pm
My Album: http://www.ngwclub.com/gallery/v/wingmans/rcmatt007/
Location: New River Valley, Virginia

Re: so what's next? maybe a 78 and a 77?

#12

Post by rcmatt007 »

got a few parts back from the powder coater (who works in the shop next door to the garage)
DSC_0798.JPG
DSC_0798.JPG (165.2 KiB) Viewed 699 times
-Rodger-
all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
78 constantly modified/customized since 1978, BOTM June 2015 de-evolving this very moment viewtopic.php?f=30&t=65511
76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
User avatar
gltriker
Honored Life Member
Honored Life Member
Posts: 5053
Joined: Fri Sep 24, 2010 9:11 pm
Location: central NY State

Re: so what's next? maybe a 78 and a 77?

#13

Post by gltriker »

just a suggestion-

While my trike's engine was out of frame, I removed the kick starter "joint" to evict rust scale and dirt from its groove underside. Of course, the external ratchet shaft lever and pin that engages the "joint" groove were cleaned up too.
I used a very thick dark green high temperature synthetic brake grease to generously lubricate the groove and pin and the joint pivot post, too.

Made the kick start lever so much easier and less notchy to depress when I utilize it to rotate the crankshaft and adjust valve lash clearances, to set static ignition timing, and change timing belts.
DSC_0794.JPG
DSC_0794.JPG (119.66 KiB) Viewed 694 times
Cliff (74yrs ;) )

Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday. tumb2

New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^ :oldies

RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi tumb2
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing ;)
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT tumb2 Me Too!!

Cliff

'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM :shock: https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome

previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
User avatar
rcmatt007
Treasurer
Treasurer
Posts: 31305
Joined: Fri Oct 21, 2005 12:48 pm
My Album: http://www.ngwclub.com/gallery/v/wingmans/rcmatt007/
Location: New River Valley, Virginia

Re: so what's next? maybe a 78 and a 77?

#14

Post by rcmatt007 »

somehow on the Ltd, I forgot to put it back on and didn't realize it until it was not really accessable. But yes, I lot of grmae sure gets back there
-Rodger-
all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
78 constantly modified/customized since 1978, BOTM June 2015 de-evolving this very moment viewtopic.php?f=30&t=65511
76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
User avatar
rcmatt007
Treasurer
Treasurer
Posts: 31305
Joined: Fri Oct 21, 2005 12:48 pm
My Album: http://www.ngwclub.com/gallery/v/wingmans/rcmatt007/
Location: New River Valley, Virginia

Re: so what's next? maybe a 78 and a 77?

#15

Post by rcmatt007 »

The timing belt covers looked horrible so I sand blasted them clean, then tried the powder coat that comes close to the engine color, but that did not look good. So I polished one head covered hoping that would improve... no such luck. On the other head cover I tried chrome, but there must have been gremlins lurking as it had splotches. :evil: So they all are stripped again, and awaiting a gloss silver powder from eastwood.

I hate using paint stripper as the question is what do you do with the mess afterwards. Pour it in the gutter? Freshen up your lawn? In my case into the septic system? No really good choices
-Rodger-
all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
78 constantly modified/customized since 1978, BOTM June 2015 de-evolving this very moment viewtopic.php?f=30&t=65511
76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
Post Reply

Return to “Members Restorations and Projects”