how much you paid for the motor? where did you find it?

man, I'm so happy you got it!! It means that you'll not sell GS, I guess 
As soon as you're done, let me know! We still can ride to Harriman State Park!! The weather is great for trips now!!


Kamel

Quote from: DoD#i on August 21, 2008, 07:18:12 AM
Get a can of PB Blaster (or Kroil - different religious sects of the penetrating oil) and start hitting all the bolts/nuts *now* on a regular basis - mounting bolts, frame bolts, manifold bolts, etc... stuck nuts/bolts are the worst of swapping parts.

You should be able to do it, especially with help. Swapping a motor is actually simpler than working inside one.

Take detailed pictures when/as you take it apart - will help with the "where does this go?" questions when putting it back together.

More or less disconnect everything, unbolt, remove, insert, rebolt, reconnect.

Use anti-seize or Loctite (as seems appropriate) on every bolt when reassembling. You'll thank yourself later if you ever need to take any of it apart again.

Thank you! Someone told me I should do a valve clearance check and adjustment on the bogus motor before I swap it out, and that I should do it on the new one, too. I guess it won't hurt, huh? After going through my clymer I'm wondering if the old motor's problem is gapped camshaft bearings or bearing journals. Or something else in the top end?

Quote from: kml.krk on August 22, 2008, 10:34:16 AM
how much you paid for the motor? where did you find it?

man, I'm so happy you got it!! It means that you'll not sell GS, I guess 
As soon as you're done, let me know! We still can ride to Harriman State Park!! The weather is great for trips now!!


Kamel

Yup, I'm not selling. I think it's going to take a while to complete the swap, though. I'm still working full-time and my next several weekends are pretty busy. I'll let you know when I'm done!

"Thank you! Someone told me I should do a valve clearance check and adjustment on the bogus motor before I swap it out, and that I should do it on the new one, too. I guess it won't hurt, huh? After going through my clymer I'm wondering if the old motor's problem is gapped camshaft bearings or bearing journals. Or something else in the top end?"

I agree, check the valve clearances on both motors.  Additionally, if it were mine I'd do a compression and leakdown test on the motor in the bike now. At a minimum, you'd get a picture of what's going on with the top end. (ie) bad rings, valves...

I took the bike and used engine to the mechanic because I kept putting off the DIY swap. I just didn't have the time AND energy to complete the swap. I didn't do the valve adjustment, either. The weather is so nice these days in NY, though, so I'm just happy they're going to turn it around quickly that way I can get back on the road. For those who care, please wish me luck! I'm crossing my fingers, hoping that the used engine I bought is in perfect running shape.

How much do you think I could price the old engine for if I sell? I might try for ~$200, but I probably won't get many offers, huh?

Quote from: kml.krk on August 22, 2008, 10:34:16 AM
how much you paid for the motor? where did you find it?

I paid $540 for the motor on ebay, plus $250 shipping.  It was off a 2006 GSF and only had 161 miles. I think the bike was totaled. Assuming the motor is well then the price is good, but the shipping was a scam. I had to pick it up at JFK airport, and the shipper freaked me out when I called and they said someone else had already gotten it! Don't use them (Forward Air).  All's well that ends well I suppose.

Quote from: kml.krk on August 22, 2008, 10:34:16 AM
man, I'm so happy you got it!! It means that you'll not sell GS, I guess 
As soon as you're done, let me know! We still can ride to Harriman State Park!! The weather is great for trips now!!

Kamel

Nope, not selling (yet), I'll let you know when it's done and if everything has gone well. I rode to HSP with a friend several weeks ago when I thought I was saying bye to the bike. It's beautiful up there!

^^^^
great news. hopefully you'll get back your bike soon!!
good luck!!
Kamel

hi guys sorry to go off topic here but im glad to have found some fellow nyc gs500f riders. im a complete noob to the mc world and im still waiting for my license paperwork after passing the msf course 4 weeks ago. since then, i've only been able to ride about 3-4 times (need a licensed rider alongside me) while the bike sits in my garage. please let me know how your experience with your mechanic goes in case i need one in the future. Also, do any of you have any experience with body shops painting your bikes? Any good shops you could recommend? thanks

I'm picking the bike up tomorrow morning, and the mechanics say that the new engine sounds great. They did the swap in one day for $400. I wish I had taken it in sooner! In the end this wound up costing me $1200. When I sell my fairings and the old motor it'll probably come out to an $800 loss. This is great seeing that the best offer I got for the bike was $1000 (down from $3200 KBB). That's a +$1400 difference!

Quote from: that gs guy on September 23, 2008, 08:39:11 PM
hi guys sorry to go off topic here but im glad to have found some fellow nyc gs500f riders. im a complete noob to the mc world and im still waiting for my license paperwork after passing the msf course 4 weeks ago. since then, i've only been able to ride about 3-4 times (need a licensed rider alongside me) while the bike sits in my garage. please let me know how your experience with your mechanic goes in case i need one in the future. Also, do any of you have any experience with body shops painting your bikes? Any good shops you could recommend? thanks

Camrod Motorsports did the swap for me. They're by far my favorite shop in the nyc area. Mechanics are expensive around here, but they do a good job. I've tried three different mechanics around here and had varying degrees of satisfaction. I suggest you post in the nyc meet and greet thread for more thoughts. Here's a list in order of best to worst:
1. Camrod Motorsports (627 Eleventh Avenue @46th street, Manhattan)
2. Motor Grrl (Metropolitan Avenue and Berry Street, Brooklyn, NY)
3. Ducati/Triumph Dealer (Spring Street and 6th Avenue, New York, NY)
4. The Shop (Metropolitan Avenue and Roebling Street, Brooklyn, NY)
5. Triborough Motorcycles (McGuineess Blvd and Eagle Street?, Brooklyn, NY)

DON'T GO TO TRIBOROUGH. They will rob you. They robbed me. Also, Ducati is way overpriced. Motor Grrl offers monthly spots and lets you work on your bike there. They have an air compressor, carb cleaner, lift, jacks, and 24 hr. security system available to people who park there. It's a good deal if you have the time to work on your bike. They have one very good mechanic if you want them to do the work, but I've seen him get lazy and a little careless. The second mechanic could very well do more damage to your bike. Last, The Shop is new and I don't know anything about it.

-G

Quote from: that gs guy on September 23, 2008, 08:39:11 PM
hi guys sorry to go off topic here but im glad to have found some fellow nyc gs500f riders. im a complete noob to the mc world and im still waiting for my license paperwork after passing the msf course 4 weeks ago. since then, i've only been able to ride about 3-4 times (need a licensed rider alongside me) while the bike sits in my garage. please let me know how your experience with your mechanic goes in case i need one in the future. Also, do any of you have any experience with body shops painting your bikes? Any good shops you could recommend? thanks

where are you located?? which borough?? I'm queens--> maspeth
would love to meet and ride together. I've got license so we can ride together with no problems 
cheers
KaMeL