The thread, Getting to the Road, Part 4 of this project was getting a bit long in the tooth, and since there have been some 400 Kms of road time, time to move on. The work/maintenance that I am now doing is a result of the project work to date, work/maintenance items that I have wanted to do for a while such as the 1500 rear end mod, and other issues that I now have time for.
The other 4 parts are:
Part 1: viewtopic.php?f=24&t=14067
Part 2: viewtopic.php?f=24&t=14282
Part 3: Assembly and Install - viewtopic.php?f=24&t=14284
Part 4: Getting to the Road - viewtopic.php?f=24&t=14323
I mentioned in Part 4 that I was sourcing and procuring a set of new hydraulic lifters for the engine. Have sourced and bought 7 of the 8 required.
The parting post in Part 4 is about the 1500 rear drive unit mod that I will be doing in the next few weeks - main reason is lack of available 1200 FDs. Here's the last post of Part 4:
"Have done a marathon look on the internet regarding the 1500 rear parts I would need. Have found a complete swingarm unit with FD, 5 pin driven flange, axle, spacers, u-joint and a couple of other pieces - $144.00 CDN + $41.00 CDN shipping to my US cross border broker. Rear brake caliper mount $20.00 CDN free shipping to my cross border broker. The 1500 wheel I have will work, tire to be used is 150/80-16. Rational is good, would be spending some $150.00 just to get the bearing puller, have the shims delivered - don't know what shims would be required to get the 1200 FD into spec. Have purchased items from this seller before and had good service. Going to contact the seller regarding mileage on the swingarm unit, and ask if there are any discounts it can apply - can't hurt. The last time I ordered, we agreed on a price, but eBay wouldn't change the shipping price - contacted this seller and he refunded me the difference between what was agreed on and what eBay charged - good service. Checked shipping to my door - $120.00 USD instead of $31.00 USD to my cross border broker. This is a difference of $110.00 CDN. Should be able to get it across for less. Best deals I have found so far."
More information:
1) ... use GL-1200 rear wheel, brake rotor and caliper bracket, and 2 spacers, and either axle and ...
* ... use a '84/'85 rear wheel with a '84/'85 drive flange and any year 1500 final** <*>.
* ... use a '86/'87 rear wheel with a '86/'87 drive flange and any year 1500 final** <*>.
* ... use a '86/'87 rear wheel with a '88/'89 1500 drive flange and any year 1500 final**.
<*>.When using a 1200 wheel and a 1500 final, may have to discard plastic dust shield or machine wheel.
2) ... use GL-1500 16" rear wheel, larger brake rotor and caliper bracket, single spacer, and either axle and ...
* ... use a '88/'89 rear wheel with a '88/'89 1500 drive flange and any year 1500 final**.
* ... use a '90/'00 rear wheel with a '90/'00 1500 drive flange and any year 1500 final**.
Lots to be documented on this, threads, information and such. There is very good information and testimonials on the various forums.
Lots to think about.
The other 4 parts are:
Part 1: viewtopic.php?f=24&t=14067
Part 2: viewtopic.php?f=24&t=14282
Part 3: Assembly and Install - viewtopic.php?f=24&t=14284
Part 4: Getting to the Road - viewtopic.php?f=24&t=14323
I mentioned in Part 4 that I was sourcing and procuring a set of new hydraulic lifters for the engine. Have sourced and bought 7 of the 8 required.
The parting post in Part 4 is about the 1500 rear drive unit mod that I will be doing in the next few weeks - main reason is lack of available 1200 FDs. Here's the last post of Part 4:
"Have done a marathon look on the internet regarding the 1500 rear parts I would need. Have found a complete swingarm unit with FD, 5 pin driven flange, axle, spacers, u-joint and a couple of other pieces - $144.00 CDN + $41.00 CDN shipping to my US cross border broker. Rear brake caliper mount $20.00 CDN free shipping to my cross border broker. The 1500 wheel I have will work, tire to be used is 150/80-16. Rational is good, would be spending some $150.00 just to get the bearing puller, have the shims delivered - don't know what shims would be required to get the 1200 FD into spec. Have purchased items from this seller before and had good service. Going to contact the seller regarding mileage on the swingarm unit, and ask if there are any discounts it can apply - can't hurt. The last time I ordered, we agreed on a price, but eBay wouldn't change the shipping price - contacted this seller and he refunded me the difference between what was agreed on and what eBay charged - good service. Checked shipping to my door - $120.00 USD instead of $31.00 USD to my cross border broker. This is a difference of $110.00 CDN. Should be able to get it across for less. Best deals I have found so far."
More information:
1) ... use GL-1200 rear wheel, brake rotor and caliper bracket, and 2 spacers, and either axle and ...
* ... use a '84/'85 rear wheel with a '84/'85 drive flange and any year 1500 final** <*>.
* ... use a '86/'87 rear wheel with a '86/'87 drive flange and any year 1500 final** <*>.
* ... use a '86/'87 rear wheel with a '88/'89 1500 drive flange and any year 1500 final**.
<*>.When using a 1200 wheel and a 1500 final, may have to discard plastic dust shield or machine wheel.
2) ... use GL-1500 16" rear wheel, larger brake rotor and caliper bracket, single spacer, and either axle and ...
* ... use a '88/'89 rear wheel with a '88/'89 1500 drive flange and any year 1500 final**.
* ... use a '90/'00 rear wheel with a '90/'00 1500 drive flange and any year 1500 final**.
Lots to be documented on this, threads, information and such. There is very good information and testimonials on the various forums.
Lots to think about.