Storing a spare transmission

[saddle up]

I recently scored a complete transmission, and was wondering how would be the best way to store it? In an oil bath? In a vacuum bag? Oil well and store in a plastic container?

In the past, I wouldn't even try to restore or maintain a Jap bike. If it broke where I couldn't fix it, I canned it. But these bikes are different. I guess that this is a love affair with a great bike. I bought a 1980G new, and sold it in '85. (bad tranny). Now I have a 1980 SG, and love it much. I put on 2000 miles on her in two weeks. everything has been god with her as I bought her off an XS lover. She cost 1750, which is right in line with NADA for excellent condition.

After getting on line and seeing how the parts are dissappearing I've been on a mission to stock up on the hard to get parts.

Any of you guru's have any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Even my wife and Mother have noticed the difference in me. I had a doctors appointment the second day after I bought her, and my blood pressure was way up. I was on a high better than any drug. I'm 51 and done 'em all. Riding these machines is the best.

Thanks guys, I sort of rambled on, it's only been a month and a half, but I'm still on top of the world.....

[TopCatGr58]

Hey there Saddle Up,

Congrats on coming back to the fold, and getting the better machine (SG) in the end!

Rust occurs with humidity. Coat them in oil, and then put them in something that can provide climate control....no air exchange whether vacuum bag, plastic tupperware, etc.!

Now....it's interesting that you were able to "trash" the tranny on your NEW "G" in 5 years! The tranny failure syndrome is now well known and well documented, and you can read about it in the tech tips...scrolling down from the main forum page(not just the link in the left column), several categories from maintanence, repairs, mods, and misc. that will provide you with tons of information to help you keep your machine running.

If you like to spend $$ then you could purchase a complete set of the countershaft gears that are still available from Yamaha for a bit over $200.00! But the gears are repairable with some wrenching and a Dremmel tool and bits!

There are lots of parts bikes on Ebay all the time as well as amongst the members here! There are alternatives to the TCI unit as well. The vacuum advance module is no longer available, but most everything else can either be gotten aftermarket or substituted, so don't think you really need to stock up on too many parts.

IF the pistons and rings wear out, you can't get standard oversize pistons....discontinued, but you can still get the ring sets, but if the cylinders are worn beyond tolerances, then the rings won't do much good without larger pistons, so that's why many folks have gone to the big bore kits, 2 flavors, 1179 and 1196ccs! They run about $400.00.

Has been recently posted about some of the main crank bearings sizes not being available, but until you got down to rebuilding the bottom end, whether the crank was damaged and would need to be turned or not, so hard to determine what size you would need anyways! However, with proper care folks have gotten 100+K miles out of their engines!
T.C.

[mro]

Can't remember the name, but had a "sticky" spray oil which was excellent for storing parts prone to rust. Sprayed em and placed into a plastic bag.
(got it from Crown Auto Parts store)


mro

[mro]

Congrats on coming back to the fold, and getting the better machine (SG) in the end!

Hey...My daily ride is a G, and my hot rod XS is...mostly... er... at least some of it is a G

As far as "stocking up" on parts, would keep an eye out for non runner XSes. Can be had for $50 to $300.00 depending on condition or what's missing.


mro

[saddle up]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by TopCatGr58
[B]Hey there Saddle Up,



Now....it's interesting that you were able to "trash" the tranny on your NEW "G" in 5 years!

Man, it was easy. doing burnouts, wheelies, still got 42 k. I rode the hell out of it. A couple of cross country trips ect. It was my only mode of transportation for the first three years. It was great!!!!