Wilf

Nice ET dude, got one very similar. Welcome

See this months edition of practical sportsbikes, there's an article you may find useful

Is it an ashtray?

Is it an ashtray .?

Or just find a slightly larger sump plug an tap it out to suit. No drama

Starter clutch ok?

Cool. You got mine too

Yeah a helicoil is the way to go

Grumpy's ?

Hooray !!!! Well done dude. You've looked an thought an now you're doing it, none of that fannying around wanting every bloody measurement. Keep it up matey

This has been one of the best sagas I've read in ages !!!!!!! Class

Brilliant. Thanks guys. Looks like I might have dropped lucky then., set of wiseco pistons too. Roll on winter. Cheers again lads

Thanks for that. So by that if it's a 16v crank, it's the same?

Thanks for that Toni, both have a 66mm throw so assume bigger Pistons. But will it go in? Anyone else ever swapped 'em?

Hi guys. dropped on a few engine bits today but was just wondering if anyone can tell me if a GS1000 crank is the same as an early 1100. I know the starter clutch etc is the same. Anyone enlighten me a little.? cheers Wilf

Hi Baldrick, I too am on the hunt for a big lump but prices seem to have gone daft. Last one I found was £900 !!! Good luck looking though. I'm looking for one to drop in whilst going through my original but like I say they are really pricey. Be interested if you find any right money though. Anyone else?

Good to know thanks

Just out of interest.....is it?

About 2 years so far!!!! Sorry, having a downer on my 1100 today!,,,,

As has been pointed out several times in this post, it's only sitting on a taper but over time they almost stick together. The only way to split them is shock. Put the puller on and load it up, TIGHT, then give it a damn good crack on the end. It may take several blows but if you hit it hard and square it will separate. Just the same as track rod / drag link ends. Remember to hit it not tickle it!

No worries, glad it helped.

Sorry dude forgot to get them next day . Anyway , it's tricky to get a decent shot but I've tried to show from both sides.

Have attached wiring diagram don't know if it helps any?!

Hiya dude, just had a quick look at mine whilst the tank is off. Above the frame number and slightly anti-clockwise is a lug probably 25mm x 3mm. will try to get a photo when it's light, hope this helps

Hi dude, nice to have you here. Only recently come back myself, running an ex Californian 1100 et . Wilf