*** *** GS500 overhaul *** LOTS OF PICTURES *** ***

[ni_mike]

Beautiful work!  Wish my project would move along that quickly!

Cheers!  It all takes time.  Best plan of action, is to strip the bike down and place the pieces into labelled containers and as you are dismantling, make a comprehensive list of what needs replacing.  When thats finished and the frame etc is away getting painted/powder coated, get those bits ordered up ready for the rebuild.  When everything is sitting there, its alot quicker to put it back together again, rather than ordering as and when you need stuff.   

[ni_mike]

Update from last week, bike fired up again and it sounds really mean.  Defo well worth doing the complete rebuild when replacing the upper crank case cover.   

[ni_mike]

Just noticed a small leak (the odd drip) which seems to be coming from around the gear lever area.  Anyone any ideas on how to fix this or what needs changed?  Cheers.   

[ni_mike]

Just noticed a small leak (the odd drip) which seems to be coming from around the gear lever area.  Anyone any ideas on how to fix this or what needs changed?  Cheers.   

Anyone?   

[beRto]

Just noticed a small leak (the odd drip) which seems to be coming from around the gear lever area.  Anyone any ideas on how to fix this or what needs changed?  Cheers.   

Sorry, I didn't notice the question before.

Some bikes "leak" when built up chain grease melts while riding and then drips. Since your bike was just rebuilt, it seems safe to assume you are expereiencing a legitimate leak.

In that case, here are some threads that may help:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=24829.0
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=40007.0
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=31678.0
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=31513.0
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=39454.0
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=37475.0

I couldn't find a HOW TO, but I'm pretty sure there is one out there (maybe in the FAQ?); I suggest you spend a few minutes searching for better info.

[ni_mike]

Just noticed a small leak (the odd drip) which seems to be coming from around the gear lever area.  Anyone any ideas on how to fix this or what needs changed?  Cheers.   

Sorry, I didn't notice the question before.

Some bikes "leak" when built up chain grease melts while riding and then drips. Since your bike was just rebuilt, it seems safe to assume you are expereiencing a legitimate leak.

In that case, here are some threads that may help:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=24829.0
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=40007.0
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=31678.0
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=31513.0
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=39454.0
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=37475.0

I couldn't find a HOW TO, but I'm pretty sure there is one out there (maybe in the FAQ?); I suggest you spend a few minutes searching for better info.

Cheers, I will check them out and post back with an update shortly!   

[ni_mike]

Thread bump for anyone who hasnt seen the overhaul.   

[nascarkeith]

I like the GI Joe looking stripes on the back of those old GS's.  This thread makes me wish I could afford to get an old one and rebuild this winter.

[ni_mike]

I like the GI Joe looking stripes on the back of those old GS's.  This thread makes me wish I could afford to get an old one and rebuild this winter.

Maybe you should, then flog it on and fund a bigger project.   

[ni_mike]

I like the GI Joe looking stripes on the back of those old GS's.  This thread makes me wish I could afford to get an old one and rebuild this winter.

Maybe you should, then flog it on and fund a bigger project.   

Im looking at a GSX1400 as the next project to the GS.

[ni_mike]

Update - bike finished and mot'd.  Some final photos uploaded and there was no oil leak, turned out to be the WD40 used to clean the engine, had collected and caused the drip.

http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/7995547

Pics should appear shortly when they decide they want to appear lol   

[kml.krk]

^^^^^
link no worky 

[ni_mike]

^^^^^
link no worky 

Just checked this and the link is working.  Try again.   

[ni_mike]

[Affschnozel]

Great transformation! Rusty pile turned out as one of the prettiest GSs I've seen 

[LOUiE]

the 2-toned front fender is pretty cool

[ni_mike]

Great transformation! Rusty pile turned out as one of the prettiest GSs I've seen 

Cheers, glad you like all the effort that has been put into getting the bike back to its former and proper glory.

the 2-toned front fender is pretty cool

Cheers, as far as I know, thats the way it was in 89 when it was manufacturered.   

[yamahonkawazuki]

Just noticed a small leak (the odd drip) which seems to be coming from around the gear lever area.  Anyone any ideas on how to fix this or what needs changed?  Cheers.   

Anyone?   

O-ring/seal perhaps?

[ni_mike]

Just noticed a small leak (the odd drip) which seems to be coming from around the gear lever area.  Anyone any ideas on how to fix this or what needs changed?  Cheers.   

Anyone?   

O-ring/seal perhaps?

No, turned out to be some WD40 that had collected on the belly pan from cleaning down the engine and frame near the end of the project.

[ni_mike]

Thread bump