82 850GL Resto...here we go

Wrastlin' the beast and Pre-Op

Picked up a metric tap and die set yesterday and tapped what needed to be tapped. Case bolts, check.....tank mount nuts, check.



Got my ebay rear fender on the door step today. It's soaking in vinegar as we speak.

Took a look at my springs after they have been in vinegar for a couple of days and am just not satisfied with them. I decided to powder coat them and the grab rail in "almost chrome." I called my PC guy and talked with him a little bit about it and sent him some pictures so we could be on the same page.

Then tonight I attempted to turn the motor on it's side and drop the frame on it. That worked until I tried to line the mounting holes up and then it got pretty sporty. I tried to walk it in from the side. That also got pretty sporty. I just don't have the right set up and didn't want to drop anything on the kids while their Mom was out tonight with her friends. "Hey Honey, can you meet me at the ER?"

This resulted in a different set up and a call to a couple of buddies. They will be here in the morning to help me lift it in.

Here's the pre-op pic:

Thanks buddy.....I did not expect them to have them.....but I do appreciate the time you took to have a look.

Seems it's not a very easy one to get.......

Just found out I can order them. Not sure on a price though. They are probably not a lot though. Want me to order you some?

Thanks buddy.....I did not expect them to have them.....but I do appreciate the time you took to have a look.

Seems it's not a very easy one to get.......

Sorry GK, no joy on the bolts.

They had the m10X40 but not in the 1.25 pitch. They did not have the 35s.

if you find them that would be awesome, need

m10X40 - 6pcs

m10X30 - 2pcs

if they are cheap, 8 of each is doable as well, I like to have extra

I'll let you know.

Check out mcmaster-carr, should be able to find them there.

And the build is looking good, loving all these build threads on this forum

tried them

I am not on their list of persons they will ship to......go figure

maybe cause I am in Canada....

and they don't have fine thread......in stainless steel

.

if you find them that would be awesome, need

m10X40 - 6pcs

m10X30 - 2pcs

if they are cheap, 8 of each is doable as well, I like to have extra

Check out mcmaster-carr, should be able to find them there.

And the build is looking good, loving all these build threads on this forum

if you find them that would be awesome, need

m10X40 - 6pcs

m10X30 - 2pcs

if they are cheap, 8 of each is doable as well, I like to have extra

No problem. If they have them do you want me to go ahead and pick some up for you? How many do you need?

nice score on the SS bolts, will set off things nicely, and they won't rust....LOL

next time your at that place see if they carry the following

Stainless Steel Allen Head Cap/Socket Bolt

M10 X 35 and
M10 X 40

in a FINE THREAD......

1.25mm pitch

I could really use a few

and all your work is looking real good

Stopped by Clarksville Fasteners today and picked up a bag of awesomeness.

Allen Head Stainless for all of the following:

motor mount bolts
rear master cylinder bolts
carb lower gang screws
2 small bolts under the upper triple tree
electrics panel screws
found two M7 bolts to replace my stripped case bolts.

$24 for the whole kit and caboodle.

Still have the carb upper gang screws and acorn nuts for the gauges to find.



Can't wait to get them on!

I also found out that they do custom stainless brake lines. I'll have them make me up a set and let you guys know how much. I asked him to give me a ball park for a 15 inch stainless brakeline. He said $30. Perf.

Still doing some odds and ends until I can replace my stripped case bolts on the clutch case and oil pan. I'll head to the fastener store tomorrow and should have them in soon after. Then it's time to put the motor in the frame and start getting the ol' girl back together.

As for last night and today here's the report:

A sort of before and after pic for the shocks. Used the ratchet strap method to get them apart. The springs are soaking to get the rust off the inside:


Before turn signal and crispy crusty headlight bracket:



After soaking in vinegar, hit with a dremmel wire brush and sprayed with clear:



I'll also start polishing the forks before long.

Nice results with the vinegar. That's similar to what I got when I did the same on my '80 850L using Evapo-Rust. (I also did the insides of the mounting brackets.)

Thanks Daniel and Dogma.

I decided to try the vinegar before the evapo-rust just because of the price and the fact that my wife had it in the pantry.

I'm pleased. The evapo-rust is much faster I'm sure.

[Dogma]

Nice results with the vinegar. That's similar to what I got when I did the same on my '80 850L using Evapo-Rust. (I also did the insides of the mounting brackets.)

snabin frabin grappin drappin...!!!!!

I have two case bolts that are stripped. One was like that previously and one was the result of me discovering that the torque wrench I borowed didn't work. I will tap and go up a size on the bolts.

Went to Lowe's on the chance that they might have them. Nope.

Went to my "local" Ace Hardware (30 miles away). Nope. But I did find out from Ace that there is a large fastener store not far from there.....open Monday - Fridays. Well, they can still call themselves "helpful." Picked up some weather strip for the battery box and back home.

It's funny how the little things hold you up isn't it?

Back home and I decided to work on the gauges. I have #5 gear indicator light out and would like to replace it. When I first got the bike I tried to get the case open but the top screw would not come out. It just spun in place. Since it was recessed I couldn't get anything in there to pull on it either. I just left it for another day. That was today.

I sat down and decided to drill the screw out since I'm going to a fastner store next week anyway. No sweat right? I started drilling and all of a sudden the screw head turned sideways and disappeared. This is in the recessed hole mind you. I thought, "Great. At least now I can get the back off." Nope still stuck on like the screw is still there. I wound up having to break the case to get it off.

Here's what it looked like at that point:


Can you guess from this picture what the problem was?


How about now?


That's right. Some igit put another screw in the hole and the head was stuck just spinning and wouldn't come out. This one little thing caused a lot of frustration. Can't tell you how many revolutions of the screwdriver I spent trying to back that thing out. I couldn't believe it when I got it out.

Time for a new case.