proper method of removing engine?

Is there a proper order or method for removing an engine from a bike? Or do you just kind of take everything off and pull it out? also where is the tach seal located on an 82 ltd 1000? I figure since I will have it all out I may as well change it.

I am waiting for my manual right now, is there an engine removal section in there?

just remove gas tank,wiring,drive chain,clutch cable,carbs and airbox,exhuast,tach cable motor mounts and maybe coils if they get in way.jack it up and slide it out the right side is gonna be my guess...... damn now im tired from all that work,must take na..p :laugh:

i had to remove the valve cover, and tilt the engine to the side a bit (then again, mines a shafty, i didnt have a jack, and i was doing it on a little tiny apartment porch)

I don't believe there is a tach seal on an 82 LTD. That model should have had electronic tach. CSR models had mechanical tach..

now you went and spoiled the suprise larry! :laugh:

-Disconnect everything like above, plus take off or tie down the rear brake pedal.

-The engine has to come out the right side as the left side front motor mount is welded to the frame.

-Place the bike on the center stand or a rear race stand.

-Position a milk crate on the right side of the bike.

-Take the seat off and straddle the bike.

-These engines are HEAVY but one person can remove it this way.

-You may have to tilt the engine to the left just a bit and work it slowly out to the right. You can take the valve cover off for more clearance but the engine will come out with it still on.

-You'll have to tilt the engine forward a bit as well. Be careful of the exhaust studs, they will hook on the frame.

-Once you get the oil drain plug past the frame rail you can get off the bike and put the engine on the milk crate.

-Don't leave the engine on the crate too long in case it gets knocked off.

WATCH YOUR FINGERS!!!!! Almost lost a thumb doing this back in the day.

thanks a lot, that is perfect. I can't wait to get my hands dirty, almost looking forward to the off season!

Some folks have mentioned removing everything, then lay the frame/engine over in the grass, then lift the frame off the engine.

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JMKZHI wrote:

Some folks have mentioned removing everything, then lay the frame/engine over in the grass, then lift the frame off the engine.

Works great with 2 people!

Try this,
Get everything ready for it to come out.
Get a cold 12 pack.
Call 2 big friends over.
Give them 1 beer.
Have them pull the engine AND put it on the work bench.
You supervise of course.
Give them 1 more beer each.
Thank them and send them on their way.
Now the good part,,,,,,,,
Turn up the music ,
AND you have 8 cold beers while you tare down and make your parts list.

Works for me every time

MDawnz1 wrote:

Try this,
Get everything ready for it to come out.
Get a cold 12 pack.
Call 2 big friends over.
Give them 1 beer.
Have them pull the engine AND put it on the work bench.
You supervise of course.
Give them 1 more beer each.
Thank them and send them on their way.
Now the good part,,,,,,,,
Turn up the music ,
AND you have 8 cold beers while you tare down and make your parts list.

Works for me every time

Git-er-dun