Stripping GS1000 engine advice

[salty_monk]

Any tips for getting the head studs out?

whats the easiest / next steps to pulling this down to its component parts?

Split the cases at this point? Take the engine out and turn it upside down? Pull the clutch out?

Haven't had a chance to have a study of the manual as yet

[Guest]

I've double nutted the studs before to get them out. No real tips from me on tearing the bottom end apart other than keep taking out bolts till it falls apart.

[salty_monk]

Haha that was basically my route...

Tried a a double nut - guess I just need more leverage. It is a right hand thread right??

[GSX1000E]

Thinking outside of the GSR box of zip ties and just tighten hand tight, why not just use a stud remover tool?

http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-71200-Stud-Remover/dp/B0041ESF2G/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1413782759&sr=8-5&keywords=stud+puller

[blowerbike]

+1
get as low as possible on the stud without hitting the base gasket area.
i have twisted factory studs in half....go to the lowest point on the stud with the tool and heat the case area up as you remove each one.
this can be easy or it can be a complete disaster....i have had both :0

[blowerbike]

nothing left handed on GS engines except maybe the rider

[GregT]

Why do you need to remove the studs ? Everything up to blasting and painting can be done with them in place.

Only reason i can imagine is to machine the case for bigger barrels.....

[salty_monk]

I want shot of this one... Just part of the disassembly process but I guess I can leave them there. Not sure if cases have any value to anyone or if I'll end up trashing them for scrap.

[GregT]

Clear your inbox Mr Monk - can't reply to your PM....

[salty_monk]

Made some space... Sorry

[bwringer]

Double nut, but the essential ingredient is to get some heat in there -- the studs seem to be held in with some sort of thread locking compound you have to soften.

[Nessism]

I have a stud puller you can borrow Dan. it scars up the stud though. Double nut usually works, but not always. It's possible to damage the threads that way.

[salty_monk]

Thanks Ed. Mostly I'm just going for getting the thing apart & then will perhaps put on Ebay for a buck & see what happens.. hate to trash parts that could be used!

[JayWB]

Stillson wrench low on the non-threaded part of the stud. Grips tighter as you apply torque.

[trippivot]

clean the grease from the C/S area there is a hidden nut on a 6mm stud that is usually buried in grime, it keeps the clamshell from splitting.