Around the world on a GS850G for a cause

[SqDancerLynn1]

with shipping containers probably weighs 250 lbs. If your engine doesn't work out I have an 80-81? 850 motor. Never had it running so I Would have to check compression and adj valves

 

[mighty13d]

Would this engine be an '80 or '82? In addition to the differences you already mentioned for mounting the '80, I wanted to point out that the '80 cam cover will need a different gasket from what Chris has been using. (A different clutch cover gasket too, if he ever needs to get in there.)

Also, it sounds like he needs intake rubber. Is that available, or will Chris need to talk to Z1 about that?

I know it takes a different valve cover gasket. The one in the bike is an 82 and it could take me more than a day to get the bike out of the shed it's in and to get the engine out due to a lot of junk piled in the way and other stuff with mostly dead batteries and snow.. plus I wouldn't have any time to do it until wednesday either because that is my first day off. I can get the other one packed up and ready to rock and roll with the drive shaft tomorrow night after work. I may have a set of used but good intake boots. I'll have to look. I'm talking to Jarrod about this so we'll see what we can figure out.

 

[Cynthia]

Just have to say how heartwarming everyone's support is! So grateful and appreciate to each person who chimes in and pitches in whether with encouragement, monetary support, time, parts, knowledge to support getting the bike and the mission back on track!!! You are all so unbelievably AWESOME and so very much appreciated!!!

 

[Guest]

I'm all for chipping in to help Chris out. If this turns out to be the coarse of action post up a paypal account to send the cash to. Can't seem to think of a better cause for Christmas spending than this.

 

[Skateguy50]

I will keep you posted, sent an email to Chris and left a voicemail. Hopefully I will hear back from him today.

If Z1 can help with shipping that would be great, but if not we will find a way to make it happen.

The real question is what Chris wants to do, his North / South American journey is pretty well completed, the rest of the ride was just to get the bike shipped to Africa. At this stage it might be best to consider getting a bike running over there than to ship parts to Argentina just to ship it all across to Africa.

 

[mighty13d]

if he shipped to south africa, I'm pretty sure there is members there who are mechanically inclined.

 

[jeff.saunders]

The weight is too much for regular UPS shipments - their upper limit is 150lb.

The engine will need to be drained of oil before shipment.

It's been years since I've shipped an engine - the last time I fabricated a support cradle on a pallet and strapped the engine to the pallet. Then covered with heavy-duty plastic and a double skinned cardboard box stapled to the pallet.

Shipping regulations have tightened up considerably since I last shipped an engine internationally, so I'm not sure of the restrictions. I've contacted our freightquote account manager to see if they can help.

 

[Skateguy50]

Great to see you post here, was hoping Chris might have had luck getting in contact with you.

best I could find was UPS international air freight, but didnt give much information on the regulations and such, other than a ballpark of $500 and 10 days or so to ship.

 

[DanTheMan]

Here's a thought on the dilemma, since Chris has the help, gaskets and so on to do the job on hand(so I understand, I haven't read all of it since the engine expired). Send the the jugs and pistons (with rings) only. Pistons clearly marked for their cylinders, and any other small parts needed, send a couple of packages UPS that way. Then there's less cost, and he'll have what he needs, albeit, not a drop in, fire it up and run solution, but it's more doable and less expensive.

 

[Dogma]

Dan,

The bottom end was torched by the debris.

 

[Skateguy50]

I supposed we could disassemble and pack and ship it in 2 boxes each under the 150 max... maybe keep the bottom end together and just need the base, head, and valve cover gaskets.

Im game for helping however I can as are many, just waiting to get a call from Chris to see what path he wants to pursue.

 

[2BRacing]

If Chris's next stop is in Africa, I don't know if he is going north to south or south to north, but I am near Cape Town in South Africa and will be able to lend a hand.

 

[Flyboy]

And I am in Johannesburg, more than willing to give him a bed to crash on for a few days and a garage to wrench in , I will be more than happy to swing spanners with him to get him up and mobile.
Sorry, can't offer much in the way of spares :-(

 

[Cynthia]

From Chris

From Chris

Jared-I just talked to Chris-he doesn't have access to internet for a few days---he has an Argentine cell but can't call out---it's possible he can't receive out of country calls but you try this number via Skype with Skype credit or a phone card: 5492966382230. Chris wants some work to be done to the engine Stateside before its sent out. He wants someone to call him to go over anything.

 

[Skateguy50]

I will try to ring him tomorrow then, as long as we know that the route he wants to go I can get going on piecing things together here. I can do moderate engine work and will do what I can to help. I hope Jeff gets some good leads on shipping or I might need to consider the ship it in two boxes route.

 

[DanTheMan]

I didn't realize the bottom end was toasted as well, but the two box method might still be best.

 

[SqDancerLynn1]

I think he was more interested in changing bottom end to because of limited cleaning facilities to wash all the broken pieces out..

 

[four_shot]

I wish I could help. I feel so useless.

I guess I'll just fall in with the other cheerleaders and well wishers.

You guys have my prayers and support.

 

[Skateguy50]

Sounds like moving forward with this, I talked to Matt and will be taking the cage tomorrow to get the motor down here. I will still try to get a hold of Chris but might not be till after I got the motor.

Unless I get some good info / deal I might be breaking it down for a top end rebuild and cleaning it all up but shipping the bottom and top separate for Chris to reinstall with new gaskets down there.

Off to bed, road trip in am.

I really need a camera to blog some of this lol

edit, oh and for the shipping I will be getting it to him so you can send donations to my paypal for this side project, skateguy50@hotmail.com anything left after all this will go to the general non profit fund.

 

[Dogma]

Please remember to send OEM gaskets, especially for the base gasket and o-rings. Probably a good idea for the head as well. Not everyone has read about the troubles with non-OEM gaskets failing in only a few hundred miles, so I just wanted to be sure.