Taking Engine out...is this hard?

[Anonymous]

One of those "to-do" items in the restoration of my bike is to eventually take my engine out...and have it glass beaded. Question: is this a two person job?

[Anonymous]

On an 1100? I wouldn't do it alone, unless you have expensive shop equipment. It's a two-man job.

Nick

[Anonymous]

Rudi,
I pulled mine by myself, but I wouldn't again.
I built a platform about 1/4" taller than the lower engine mounts which I set next to the bike, on the right side. Then used a wide piece of wood on the floorjack and lifted the engine to the same height as the platform.
Even with having what appeared to be a simple "slide it over" job it was quite a tussle. Almost lost control of it a couple of times.
Definately get a buddy to help.

[Anonymous]

I'll get someone to help me when the time comes. Thanks!

Rudi

[lhanscom]

On a somewhat related note, does one have to take the engine out to get the head off? (GS700ES)

[Anonymous]

On a somewhat related note, does one have to take the engine out to get the head off? (GS700ES)

I'm not sure...but I do have the original shop manual...and it has a section on how to take the engine out exactly. I'll check it and get back to you. (unless someone else answers before me)

Rudi

[lhanscom]

Yeah, my manual assumes that the engine is out when you're doing work on it. I would rather not go thru the extra effort though, if I can help it.

[daveo]

you can pull the heads and cylinders without pulling the engine

[lhanscom]

Very good, thanks.