Well....here I go.......

[brcree]

It's been over a year now that I got a bare frame with a title to do a total swap over. The barn find 1100 I have had for the past two years didn't have a title and its been completed for a long while now. So.....the transfer has begun. Don't know how to post pics but with a little time it will look as good as new. Will be powder coating the new frame and everything will be cleaned and polished. May the wrenching gods be praised.

[jwhughes3]

Nice. Post pics asap.

John

[DGXSER]

I had torn mine down to the frame with the engine in it duirng my clean up and rejuvenation of the barn find. Honestly, I think one person can take one down to that in maybe two days max.

Now, getting everything put back on properly and torqued appropriately as well as cleaned and lubed, not as quick of a task.

[brcree]

the big swap

I agree DG.....I have it about 1/2 way down now. Will need an assit on get-ten the motor out and back in the other frame. By now I could be a certified Yamaha tech.

[DGXSER]

Easiest way I know of on the engine move, is movers straps. When I was laid up from my accident a couple years back, a couple fellow XSives came over and started the dismantle of the wrecked bike for me. They go the engine out using movers straps, and put it on a furniture dolly for me. That way I could move it around and even work on it while still in the wheel chair. Took them maybe ten minutes to get the engine out and on the dolly.

[brcree]

the swap

Thanks DG.......that sounds like the way to go! Have pulled this motor before to do the dremel fix (2nd gear). We used big screwdrivers put inside the mount holes. Strap sounds better!

[brcree]

pics...

In the beginning........[IMG]picasa3[/IMG]

[brcree]

pics

Still worken on the pics......I have a Picasa acct. but don't know how to make it work yet.....any help?

[brcree]

hope this worked

Here is the beggining....[IMG] C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator\My Documents\My Pictures\motorbike stuff\xs1100\xs 1100-001.jpg [/IMG]...nope

[natemoen]

There should be a link provided by picasa titled "IMG link" or something to that effect. That is the link that you need to post here.

You can also use the "preview post" button next to the submit button to see if it worked or not.

[jwhughes3]

Go to album picture you want. (make sure album is public)

Look on right for "Link to this Photo"

Click that link.

Select size dropdown as large as you want.


Check box image only (no link)

Copy link text from "Embed image" box.

In forum post editor click yellow IMG icon.

Popup with url pops up.

Right click and paste copied link, press OK.

Your picture link appears in post with IMG codes on each side.

Click "Preview Post" to see how it looks.


John

[brcree]

..Crap, I did it!!!!!!!!!!!! The starting point.

[jwhughes3]

Looks great!

John

[brcree]

The redo

Shame I have to tear it down...........

[Cobia]

Another way of removing/replacing the engine on the frame is by laying them on the right side. I used this method in both removing and reinstalling the engine from/to the frame.
If you're down to the frame and engine, remove all the motor mounts and bolts except the two on the bottom. Also remove the oil filter cup.
Lay some blankets on the right side of the assembly and tip it over on to them. It should now be laying horizontal on its side. Remove the two bottom (long) bolts and lift the frame off the engine. You can now right the engine over some 2x4 blocks in order to protect the oil pan and other bottom components. I used a 3' piece of 5/8" or 3/4" pipe throught he front motor mount bushings to give me a larger handle to maneuver the motor with.