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5 years 10 months ago #22999 by LeRoux
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I have been busy with my 1300, and now I can start assembling or I can strip the frame completely for new coating. Battery acid caused the issues, so now I can either start assembly or strip further.... I have to replace the oil seal on the drive shaft as there's an oil leak on the motor. Is it a lot of work to remove the engine from the frame? Can it be done alone or which methods can I use to remove it?


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5 years 10 months ago - 5 years 10 months ago #23007 by Kawboy
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LeRoux wrote: Can it be done alone or which methods can I use to remove it?]


your frame definitely needs attention. Having it powder coated would be really nice. failing that, an epoxy paint or 2K paint would be my second choice.
The Service manual is quite good at describing this task. If you don't have a copy of the manual, one is available on the Home page of this site.

I pulled the engine out of mine by myself. It's a bit of a handful but doable.
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5 years 10 months ago - 5 years 10 months ago #23008 by scotch
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I pulled my engine by myself, also. Basically as the manual describes. Used a strap and small hand winch (come-along) clamped to a floor-joist. Was actually relatively easy.
If I recall correctly, the engine weighs in at 235 lbs.

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5 years 10 months ago #23010 by LeRoux
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I think I will start stripping the frame as soon as I have assembled the carbs. I can't have too many small parts all over the place.... at least I can move parts into the house, and not stripped parts and spares..... Just a bit of planning then things will run smoothly.

The whole bike had got cap screws, and no original screws on the motor... where can I buy a standard screw set to replace the cap screws?

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5 years 10 months ago #23015 by Bucko
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LeRoux wrote: The whole bike had got cap screws, and no original screws on the motor... where can I buy a standard screw set to replace the cap screws?


IIRC, they originally came with socket head cap screws - is that what you meant?

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5 years 10 months ago #23017 by LeRoux
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Yes, like the clutch cover has got all allen key cap screws, i want to replace it with original screws or at least original looking screws.

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