1975 GL1000 rear cover removal.

[Kryptic]

Even though that starter clutch housing is bad news it's a blessing in disguise. I watched randakk's video on taking it out on youtube. I started moving it trying to get a little rust off and the motor turned! I'll have to clean up the cylinder walls some more but after wiping them with oil most of the rust came off. Turns out the motor wasn't locked up after all, it was stuck on the mess that was the stator and housing.

John

[CYBORG]

WOW!! if you decide to replace it. i can help you out with some good used stuff

[ericheath]

Another rescue.

[Missourimike]

Jeezz, Louise! What you got there is the makings of a large boat anchor. Only my curiosity would make me dig any deeper.
My comments above were written before the prior posts came through to my computer. Good that the motor turns over. Never seen a stator look like that, in anything! Hope that's the worst of your problems. I'd now plug along and see what else needs attention. Again, another motor would still be in the back of my head, a Plan B if needed.

[delling3]

All I can say is wow. That is the worst looking 2400 mile bike that I have ever seen (that wasn't crashed or set afire or driven off a pier anyway) What a shame. Good luck on the rebuild - will be looking forward to seeing your progress.

[Motowalt]

That's good news on the motor not being locked up any longer!

But I have to say, I had visions of the bike being in much better condition with so few miles on her...just continue to take your time and be thorough and enjoy the journey.

[Hal]

Very strange that a '75 could be in that state at such low miles! One thing that struck me is it has no original decal stripes on the tank or side panels......who would remove them or respray a sub 3k miles bike?

I thought my '76 was rough when I got it, but yours definitely takes the biscuit....best of luck!

It's definitely a proper '75 though.

Did your grandfather buy it new?

[Kryptic]

Yes he bought it new, have the original receipt and all paperwork still. The mods were done in the brief time the uncle had it. Not sure on the stripes, it appears to be original paint. I'll share more on that when I get ready to clean the panels up. Sitting outside certainly did a number on this bike though. Still, I thought it was strange the condition of the stator and housing to be that rusted up. I could only assume that it was condensation buildup from temperature changes over the years. The seals were all still holding when I started. I'll see if I can hunt down some pictures from the early years.

John