Engine install tip

[jsandidge]

Might have to try this one.

[kab221]

I like it! 90% of my hesitation to repaint the frame has been "how in the world will I get the motor back in." Might end up giving this a try really soon!! Great find thanks for the post!

[JTGS850GL]

When I installed the engine in my GS1000 alone, I simply covered the tubes with slotted empty paper towel rolls and put masking tape around them to keep them in place and tight around the frame tubes. Toilet paper rolls will work too. Not a scratch from the engine install.

The system in the video works if you have two people involved. I didn't have that option. I used the slide over method. Using a motorcycle jack like in the video on one side and a center jack under the frame with a board that was just as wide as the inside of the frame tubes on top of the jack. Simply slide the engine over and onto the center jack while suspended above the frame tubes. I used white laminated shelving material so allow the engine to slide easier. Once you get it slid over then drop the center jack enough to get the rear mounting bolt through. You may need to jack the engine around to get things to line up. After that it's a piece of cake.

If I can do it alone on a shaft drive bike without having to remove the drive shaft or swing arm, then anyone can on any of our GS series bikes.