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I always do as BA80 said.. .Spin engine and take out right side. I always leave the middle drive on since that yolk is really the only good hand-hold on the back of the engine.
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you pulling engine out already James???holy smokes, I guess that's what happens when you get second crack at it LOLNick
1979 XS11 F,Yamaha fairings w/hard bags, TC's fuse box, K&N air filter
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1979 XS 11 F, Windjammer IV, Samsonite luggage cases(another rescue)Comment
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James, I am not as burly as the other Midwest folks I guess, I was not about to lift the engine all by my lonesome.
As I was also in the middle of a resurrection project, I had it down to the engine sitting in the frame. So the swing arm, triple trees, wiring harness and everything else was off the bike. I removed the oil filter housing (filter goes with it). From there I laid the bike on the left side. I did put a piece of old carpeting on the garage floor under it, and I did block the engine to be somewhat level.
Then just pull the bolts out of the engine mounts, wiggle the frame to get the engine mounts out of the frame, and lift the frame off of it. Pretty simple and straight forward. Since I had split the cases, I had the middle drive off anyway, so I left it off on reassembly. Piece of cake getting the engine back into the frame without tearing up my paint work.
I used a similar method to Steve, jack stand under the front frame tube, and center stand. Have a helper, lean on the back of the frame and the front rocks up, helper removes the engine stand. Now rock it up off the center stand, and fold the center stand up. You do want to remove the center stand before removing the engine. At least I found it helpful.Last edited by DGXSER; 03-31-2014, 08:50 PM.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
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81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
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I did mine all by my lonesome with a roll around floor jack and a milk crate. I did smash a finger though.Originally posted by DGXSER View Post
Never had to lift the engine. With the oil pan and pump off I raised it with the jack ,( with a board between the jack and engine) jimmied it to twist it right and slid it out the right side on the milk crate.
Reversed procedure to install.
Now trbig probably ripped it out and tossed it across the garage to the bench without tools. He's funny that way though.
Greg
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80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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I laughed quite a bit reading that. I used the same method as Greg. Stupid middle drive caused some grief, but it worked out okay.Originally posted by BA80 View PostI did mine all by my lonesome with a roll around floor jack and a milk crate. I did smash a finger though.
Never had to lift the engine. With the oil pan and pump off I raised it with the jack ,( with a board between the jack and engine) jimmied it to twist it right and slid it out the right side on the milk crate.
Reversed procedure to install.
Now trbig probably ripped it out and tossed it across the garage to the bench without tools. He's funny that way though.1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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Yeah, the first time I did it I destroyed the driveline boot. Paid more attention after that.Originally posted by IanDMacDonald View PostGreg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
The list changes.Comment
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Not started yet! Just a bit of forward thinking.... The bike has been collected and is now on its way to me, so definitely a second crack of the whip for me........Originally posted by mikubuilder View PostXS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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I just got my engine back in a couple of months back – never posted. I was anxious to get it in so rather than wait for help, I used an engine hoist. It worked really great and only the necessary stuff had to come off.
Before Install (even the bags are still on).
Feeding the engine in the right side - the sling helped alot to keep the engine level.
Catch the oil pan with the floor jack and release the back strap to piviot the engine.
The wood from the right on the bottom keeps the engine off the frame while removing the sling.
And.....
1 hour for one guy and no backache or scratches!Scott
1979 XS1100F
1978 R100S BMWComment
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I am planning to use some of this thread info next week. I plan to pull the engine from Old Red. Getting it out should be really easy because the cylinder head is already off, but I will be using this info to put it back in.
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