For technical requests regarding the chassis and frame http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/list.php?23 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:14:54 -0700 Phorum 5.2.8 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,8088,8088#msg-8088 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,8088,8088#msg-8088 In the course of owning my 82 GL500 for 3+ years I've managed to wear through the "wire hoop" that was welded to the kickstand by some aggressive corning. Now it has totally removed itself from said kickstand making it a PITA to get it down when parking. Has anyone else ran into this and how did you fix it short of going the Ebay route for a new one. Thanks, Jeff]]> indianajeff Chassis & Frame Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:04:02 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,7882,7882#msg-7882 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,7882,7882#msg-7882
Thanks.
Jim]]> Shadow Chassis & Frame Sat, 22 Dec 2007 22:04:11 -0800 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,7362,7362#msg-7362 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,7362,7362#msg-7362
I have a GL500 1981 US model (not interstate) with a prolink rear suspension. On the Π shape part of the swingarm, I have found that it had rusted and had a hole (maybe about 1cm) in the middle of the joining part which is between the long legs, or in other words its the closest point to the engine but faces and is adjoining the center of the tyre's stripes.
I went to a mechanic and he soldered a peace of metal which was quite thin probably just to cover the hole.
Is it critical with regards to safety, or is most of metal on the long legs?

many thanks

George]]> gt500 Chassis & Frame Fri, 28 Jul 2006 14:53:46 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,6980,6980#msg-6980 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,6980,6980#msg-6980
I've removed the 30mm nut on the top.. nothing seems to want to move anywhere from this point.

Thanks in advance!]]> katavi Chassis & Frame Sun, 05 Mar 2006 06:45:10 -0800 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,6883,6883#msg-6883 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,6883,6883#msg-6883
cheers!

Todd]]> aquilius Chassis & Frame Sun, 19 Feb 2006 13:50:33 -0800 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,5440,5440#msg-5440 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,5440,5440#msg-5440 lbanes2003 Chassis & Frame Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:53:06 -0800 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,5360,5360#msg-5360 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,5360,5360#msg-5360 Bevin Chassis & Frame Mon, 14 Nov 2005 09:55:16 -0800 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,5218,5218#msg-5218 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,5218,5218#msg-5218 Thanks for the help

]]> Tim D Chassis & Frame Fri, 12 Aug 2005 04:47:38 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,5169,5169#msg-5169 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,5169,5169#msg-5169
Don't worry, ride happy! :-D]]> bdwybaby13 Chassis & Frame Wed, 19 Oct 2005 20:35:13 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,5157,5157#msg-5157 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,5157,5157#msg-5157 I've taken the bike out on several longer trips testing it, and love it so far.
Am having trouble getting used to how tall the bike stands upright. Doesn't lean hardly at all on the side stand.
Is there an aftermarket side stand that would allow it to lean more like other bikes. I don't want it to roll on a hill b/c it's to upright.
Would a moto guzzi side stand work, they have similiar engine shapes.
appreciate the help for this new owner and new member.

]]> bdwybaby13 Chassis & Frame Sun, 30 Jul 2006 16:23:53 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,5138,5138#msg-5138 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,5138,5138#msg-5138 baz morgan Chassis & Frame Mon, 25 Jul 2005 20:33:52 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,5079,5079#msg-5079 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,5079,5079#msg-5079 I just about had my project ready to go(650I). when I got a new battery and checked out the tires for a test spin, the rear tire was scrubbing on the side of the rear swing arm. Dang I thought the hard part was behind me.. I checked the tire pressure- Okay, I checked the rim- Okay, But the swing arm bushings are bone dry-(I took the plastic caps off both sides)- my guess the popping that I had heard when I parked her last year has come to haunt me--- I am guessing rebuild?? Any details would be greatly appreciated! I am ALSO guessing I will have to go buy the tool for the special nut on the swing arm bolt?? thanks......Tim

PS.... I sure would like to ride sometime this summer but I got a late start on the winter project(fairing cracks) because I was mobilized with the Army Reserves and just got home in Feb.]]> Tim D Chassis & Frame Wed, 15 Jun 2005 09:38:00 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,5066,5066#msg-5066 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,5066,5066#msg-5066 Seldom Home Chassis & Frame Thu, 09 Jun 2005 16:24:31 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,4930,4930#msg-4930 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,4930,4930#msg-4930 Jan D. Bartrom Chassis & Frame Sun, 04 Dec 2005 10:46:04 -0800 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,4907,4907#msg-4907 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,4907,4907#msg-4907
Brian]]> Brian FORD Chassis & Frame Thu, 28 Apr 2005 10:30:24 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,4882,4882#msg-4882 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,4882,4882#msg-4882 Daniel Parker Chassis & Frame Wed, 20 Apr 2005 14:13:06 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,4736,4736#msg-4736 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,4736,4736#msg-4736 ROBI Chassis & Frame Sun, 15 Jan 2006 03:40:17 -0800 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,4560,4560#msg-4560 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,4560,4560#msg-4560 Cecil Harison Chassis & Frame Sun, 06 Mar 2005 14:53:05 -0800 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,4540,4540#msg-4540 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,4540,4540#msg-4540 Regards, Bill]]> William Ennis Chassis & Frame Thu, 07 Oct 2004 15:55:52 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,4152,4152#msg-4152 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?23,4152,4152#msg-4152 monty Chassis & Frame Sun, 16 Oct 2005 12:58:46 -0700