Real project start?

Finally, the garage is completed. Wiring in place, shelves and light.
Most of the stuff I need (tools etc.) also in place.

So I decide to start the YanZuki project for real.
Since the last update I have completed a SS2000K on the bike!2000km in less than 24 hours.

I am sunned by the ergonomics of this 28 year old bike!
Not a sore behind after 2000km and 22 hours in the saddle!

Anyway, this blog is about the project.
Done today:
Drained and removed fuel tank.
Removed seat.
Removed part of the fairings.
Removed part of the exhaust system.

To do next: Start labelling the electrical system prior to removal.
I have done mistakes before concerning this, and I do not intend to do it again. "I will remember where this cable was hooked up..."Yeah, right...

Step 1 is to get the original engine out of the frame.
Step 2 is to place the Yanmar in the frame, just to see.

I just purchased a kawazaki KLE500 engine (in trays, boxes and bags...) for 50€ last friday. A nice 6 speed gearbox in that one, considerably smaller than the original GS.
Also the KLE primary transmission is chain, not gears, and I hope to be able to take advantage of that.
As far as transmission goes, the plan is now to use the KLE transmission, after machining away everything that is not needed, basically to create a stand alone 6 speed gearbox with wet clutch.

Will not start that part of the project until I see how much space is actually availible in the frame once the engine is there.

I guess time will tell...