i dont want to miss anything!?!?

[jeffhestand]

Finally got  the chance to tear into my tranny on my 85 K100 to fix the pesky grub screw. Everytime i work on this bike i am AMAZED how easy it is to work on. Anyway, yanked the starter  and plan on going thru it. And will be lubing all splines that i can get to again but..... if there is anything else i should be servicing or at least taking a look at PLEASE lend some advice while i have her apart. I plan on keeping this one a LONG time so i want to do it right. Thanks !!

[pallum]

Pulling the clutch pack to replace the clutch nut o-ring is a start. If you're thinking of taking care of any frame rust, the time to do it is now because the transmission really gets in the way of painting the usual spots. There's always a million other things to do but those are my big picks for when the transmission is off.

[jeffhestand]

is pulling the clutch pack pretty straightforward once i have tranny out. Also is this oring a failure issue? I do plan on taking care of the the frame rust as well. Any other advice? Thanks !

[Kyle10]

- Pull apart your starter (easy) and with an eraser or really, really fine emery clean off the brass on the spindle. Better conduction.
- Replace the starter bushings. They're probably quiet worn.

- Use 'Guard Dog' (http://www.guarddogmoly.com/prod-moto.shtml) to lube your splines. Rub it in hard; the moly bonds with the metal. Best stuff I've found so far.

- Renew the dogs in the alternator. If they're original they've probably lost their effectiveness via shriveling up.

- Upgrade your ground wire with a 14 gauge wire. The original is as thick as a pencil lead.

- Clean, scour your trans. (brass wire wheel, pine sol, whatever) and spray it with this (http://www.gibbsbrandlubricant.com/) before reinstalling. It 'quenches' the metal and will keep your tranny clean looking and less a dirt magnet.

Jeez, I sound like a walking brochure...

[JamesInCA]

Wow, that Gibbs looks like magic stuff!

"It CLEANS, PROTECTS, LUBRICATES, CONDITIONS and PENETRATES."

and it's "clinically tested."

You sure this stuff is for metal?

[Kyle10]

Wow, that Gibbs looks like magic stuff!

"It CLEANS, PROTECTS, LUBRICATES, CONDITIONS and PENETRATES."

and it's "clinically tested."

You sure this stuff is for metal?

Yep. It's great. It was invented by a guy who worked on Harleys. Metal, rubber, plastic. Not kidding; the stuff is fandamntastic.
You can find vids for it on YouTube if you need convincing. I spray it on my engine periodically and it really makes it look great. Not a gummy coating; the metal actually 'likes' it.