The motor has been on hold too long now, I have to start taking it apart or risk not getting it together again this summer. I have cleared some space for the parts and found some simple ways of marking the parts that must go back where they where. Starting with the left side because [...]

The first major part of my project is being rebuilt, it is the rear wheel. In this post I will fit the driven joint hub with dampers, the brake disc and bearings will follow in part II. I use soap to lubricate the rubber dampers because they have a very tight fit. Using a paint [...]

I am having trouble getting the decals for my GS1100G. I have sent some request to some shops that make vintage decals. No answer so far. I have been at several paint shops for a cost estimate on the job with painting the parts with decals. One local paint shop would use one red and [...]

The brake hose from the master cylinder passes through this joint and the down to right and left brake cylinder.

The side stand bracket is by far the dirtiest part I’ve come over this far.

Here you can see one of the six rubber dampers that are there to ensure a smooth transfer of power to the rear wheel, resulting in a smoother drive.

A surprise was hidden inside the saddle, a pad of softer foam.

Under the e-ring there is an o-ring, I guess I will come over several more of these. Here you can see more of how the metal protection cap is shaped.

The end of the trottle valve is held in place with an e-ring. This end of the throttle valve axle is protected with a metal cap that is pressed over the end.

The diaphragm is the funniest part I’ve come over so far.