If your idler bearings are dry , you can replace the bearing with a common kia / hyundai bearing , you just drill it out / grind off the back etc drill and countersink to 12mm , bolt them on loctite on nuts etc
The pulley's for the GL1100 are identical btw. Mine were in worse condition than yours!! You made quicker progress with yours than I have with mine even if your technique was not up to your usual meticulous standard imo!
This is what I choose todo,,, the Kia /Hyundai bearings look so much stronger and generally better then the stock items,,,and if you cannot see them "what the difference"
Thank you! Great material - this is what small and big problems actually look like when making seemingly simple repairs. All the best, best regards.
Glad to see you posting new material. I have a 75 and find your videos a fantastic resource. Keep posting.
I have a 75, 78, and 79. This is good information. Thanks.
Good to have you back on the GL1000 project. I am following along whilst restoring my own 1976 Goldwing. Looking forward to the next installment.
Interesante reconstrucción ,no sería mejor cambiar los tensores ? Un saludo desde Colombia
WooooHooooo been looking forward to another video. 😎
I’ve got a 77 I’m about to do the timing belts on, so this was very helpful. Thanks!
Glad it helped!
Cool content...I have a complete 77 taken apart and boxed..if you ever need parts
Thanks. Whereabouts are you ?
Chaclie do you have a good seat for sale,
If your idler bearings are dry , you can replace the bearing with a common kia / hyundai bearing , you just drill it out / grind off the back etc drill and countersink to 12mm , bolt them on loctite on nuts etc
The pulley's for the GL1100 are identical btw. Mine were in worse condition than yours!! You made quicker progress with yours than I have with mine even if your technique was not up to your usual meticulous standard imo!
This is what I choose todo,,, the Kia /Hyundai bearings look so much stronger and generally better then the stock items,,,and if you cannot see them "what the difference"
Looking good ,i have a 75 GL1000 and i am just behind you in my re build what tyres have you gone for . looking forward to the next issue.
Good luck with the build! I went for Avon Road Riders 2
Did you find the tool to lock camshaft pulleys?
No! Still searching for it!
Not stripping the engine then?
No need to strip the engine as it runs and has reasonable compression and runs through the gears ok.