Got my GS 750's

[pete]

Been waiting overr a month for my buffer to show up.With two weeks of vacation starting today I want to get going on both the bikes.So i got;

Going to use my grinder for now.Shiny stuff here we come!

Good stuff!! I was using a real dark grey for cutting, brown for buffing, and white for polishing. They look similar to yours as the brown seems to have a redish tinge to it.

Looking forward to seeing what you can do, but one tip is don't get your wheels and parts too hot, I think that's where I went wrong with mine.

usually black, brown and white (in that order) are the best for aluminum. Red, isn't that jeweler's rouge?

[azr]

Looks like a good start to getting absolutely filthy. I've gotten good results with the white but not so much with the red. Haven't used the black before, I'm curious to see how it works for you. Looking forward to the before and after pics.

[chuck hahn]

Dont know if the water would compromise the integrity of the clutch fibers!! At a bare minimum i would investigate that before resueing them.. and be sure tp dry them real well too..maybe preheat the oven on warm setting and dry them out slowly, then resoak in oil

Been waiting overr a month for my buffer to show up.With two weeks of vacation starting today I want to get going on both the bikes.So i got;

Going to use my grinder for now.Shiny stuff here we come!

I'm not planning on using those clutch plate for anything.It was kind of a joke about how cheap GSR people seem to be.I've used pieces off that engine with no problems but those plates?NO!

Clutch plates

Greg,

I wouldn't re-use those clutch plates. Spent 12 years as an automotive drivetrain technician and can tell you they won't last long if re-used. At times, even plates that looked great didn't last long after re-using on low cost repairs. The bonding that is used to adhere the friction material to the steel discs breaks down and loses its effectiveness resulting in delamination. You don't want to experience that on the road.

Damian

[pete]

Well, at least in that state I don't think you'd have slipping issues...

Its a spare,not doing any replacing.I'm frugal ,I'd clean them up ad use them

[pete]

So this was the engine with the water sitting in it? That's not so bad inside at all!

I think I'd be replacing those clutch plates though

So I finally got all the bolts off and split the cases on the engine in post #72(can't find the pics in PB)

Looks way better than I expected it to.Here's the clutch

Plates look funky but I think they would clean up OK(shrugs)

Here's the thread for the GS400's http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=169291 as if I don't have enough to do

[azr]

Funny I was thinking of you looking at these.The 79 is looking............... incomplete.It's an L but the tank with it is an E.There is another engine but I didn't get a look at it.Might be the original 2 valve lump.Will take pics so you can judge if you want to take it on.Might be to far gone though.

Appreciate you keeping me in mind. Look forward to the pics.

Funny I was thinking of you looking at these.The 79 is looking............... incomplete.It's an L but the tank with it is an E.There is another engine but I didn't get a look at it.Might be the original 2 valve lump.Will take pics so you can judge if you want to take it on.Might be to far gone though.

[azr]

Been looking for a starter bike for my wife for a while now.Seen this ad http://www.usedvictoria.com/classifi...400s-_13789770 Looked at them today.Think the 85/6(built10/85) has enough to be a good bike Kelly.Picking them up tomorrow and you can bet the pic whore you know and love(I hope) will have some.Will start a new thread on this resurrection as well.
Edit;picking them up for $250

Dang it all. Good find. I saw them this morning but am on the couch post surgery. I'm trying to find a decent 400 for my daily work rider for the cheaper insurance. Is the 79 in pretty rough shape?