GSX1400 K3 - Resurrection II - WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES

[BanditsHigh]

My sincere apologies for posting the pictures that follow ... they are not nice ... this is the result of riding throughout the year for many years, before I took it off the road (at around 103k miles) to do it up ... 7 years have passed since that day!

This was in 2014, a few years after I'd done a full rebuild the first time, again after year round riding ...




You should now sit down ... what it looks like at the moment ...





Only good thing is the yokes/risers I designed have held up ...




So now starts the long process of trying to do it up and get it back to a decent state!

First thing to do is to see if I can get it running again ... I have a spare set of throttle bodies, a new set of throttle cables and some engine flush ... will need to use the ignition off my (buggered) K5 as the original is jammed solid.

Once (positive thoughts) I get it running again it's then new oil filter and oil, before anything else is started.

All the best ... Barry

P.S. Still trying to figure out images, I've added them to my gallery and expected them to be displayed, but you need to click on the link!!   (Fix applied - KC)

[Tally]

Ooo-err!!! Best of luck with the rebuild, keep us posted on your progress , especially pics . Happy tinkering Barry.

[Andre]

I should have taken the warning seriously...

Should keep you busy for a long time. Fortunately you have two to work with

[hard road]

WOW !!!!!!!!!!!  I hope you are gona get the frame blasted and checked for weak spots before putting 10 coats of powder on it ? 

[Stepdoug]

I'm assuming as barmy hasn't replied to this
 A, he's not seen it or
B he has and is still picking him self up off the floor,  

[GSXKING]

Thanks for the warning ⛔️
I'd have had a heart attack otherwise 🧐
Jesus H Christ that is gonna take some serious time and effort. You've done it before so you've got some form 👍
Good luck 🤞 keep us posted on your progress Doug 🙏

[KiwiCol]

Yeah, I dunno    personally I'd be junking it, strip it and sell the usable parts or just sell the whole thing to a scrappy, especially if it's been in this state before as the rust is likely to be inside the frame as well.

On a happy note, yes those risers do look to have stood the neglect & there also appears to be an intact 30amp fuse, so there's another bonus . . .     

[GSXKING]

A bit harsh Col     

[KiwiCol]

A bit harsh Col     

Wait till Dave sees them!

[hard road]

could always pick up a used frame.

[KiwiCol]

@BanditsHigh ,  this bike isn't the infamous "Boat Anchor" from the previous org is it?    I recall reading about it's journeys past moored boats & wanting to throw itself underneath them etc    .  Great posts those.  

[Phill P]

Oh my, never seen a frame like that before, will be a challenge. As said I get the frame properly checked out.

Paul

[grog]

IMO only, too far gone Barry. Frame is def cactus, therell be so many other things in sim state.If you really want a challenge, go for it. Maybe use its motor or its parts for your other 14.

[BanditsHigh]

@BanditsHigh ,  this bike isn't the infamous "Boat Anchor" from the previous org is it?    I recall reading about it's journeys past moored boats & wanting to throw itself underneath them etc    .  Great posts those.  

Yes, the very one ... need to see if I can dig out some pics of it ... it was in a pretty sad state, but I don't think the frame was as bad ... the seat subframe is the worst, might be salvageable but yes another frame is possibly the way to go (would prefer to keep the reg but think that requires both donor and current bike to be taxed and mot'd before regs can be swapped)!

Current thoughts are get it running again and go from there ... might then put the K3 engine into the K5 to get it back on the road without buying a new engine (for now) ... that then means I can strip the K3 fully and do a proper job on it.

The thought of dropping two engines and putting one back in fills me with dread, that and I don't have the energy and strength anymore ... years ago I could lift the engine from the ground onto a bench, but it's HEAVY!!

I think either build engine stand and attach, undo all bolts and lift frame off ... or bike on it's side, undo all bolts and lift frame off.

All the best ... Barry

[grog]

Barry, can you take top off K5 motor, check out whats rattling. Use parts from rusty to fix it. Check pairs valves, maybe one has broken. Such low mileage, im reluctant to think its major. Loose timing chain due to adjuster stuck? That would be my first move, they dont usually stuff motors, especially at low ks. I wouldnt give up on that motor. BTW, trains, cars have engines., bikes have motors.