What's on Gas Man's Lift [kills even your high speed internet]

[Gas Man]

Let's set up the history then we'll get on topic

Well we started with the simple... and that didn't last very long

Sears Alum Jack
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/SearsLift009.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/SearsLift008.jpg

Then the big step to what I have now called the single best tool I have ever purchased!!

For about $1100 it gets dropped off like this
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Lift003.jpg

Un pack it and start to set it up
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Lift005.jpg

Its up like this
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Lift015.jpg

I wanted more space...so I supersized it with side extensions
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Lift018.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Lift020.jpg

It works so great!!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Lift026.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Lift027a.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Lift033a.jpg

So the garage starts to see more and more work...

Certainly its seen alot in its life....

Natron's Honda VTX
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nate/FirstService004.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nate/FirstService001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nate/FirstService003.jpg

natron's old betsy
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Family/Nate%20and%20Andrea/tractor001.jpg

The wife's sporty
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Sportster/Lift/SportyLift009.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Sportster/Lift/SportyLift006.jpg

Chopper Nick's AIH Slammer
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/nick003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/nick001.jpg

[Gas Man]

Now that was good. But I had plans to make it better. I didn't like the way you had to get off the bike, hold it with one hand while you spin on the front wheel vice... scary biz and not worth the risk.

Got a Condor Wheel Chaulk with chopper bar, and 2 different front tire setups
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Condor004.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Condor005.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Condor007.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Condor011.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Condor009.jpg

You see where I'm going?

The old vise setup
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Condor013.jpg

Remove it
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Condor014.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Condor015.jpg

Pull the front supporting rod
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Condor016.jpg

Grab the chopper extension that is needed for this setup.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Condor018.jpg

Mount that on the lift
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Condor020.jpg

Mount the trailer adapter so I can use the condor both on and off the lift
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Condor022.jpg

Install the adapters to the condor for the trailer hookup
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Condor024.jpg

Slide in and bolt with thumb screw
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Condor025.jpg

[Gas Man]

BLING
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Condor030.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Condor029.jpg

BLANG
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Condor027.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Condor028.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Condor032.jpg

Chopper setup...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Thereturn012.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Thereturn014.jpg

Tight fit
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Thereturn021.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Thereturn022.jpg

The chop (pre-Phoenix project)
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/Lift/Thereturn018.jpg

Also mounted a nice vice on the lift... very usefull.

Puts me at about $1600 into the lift. But damn it works so well!!!!



here we go again... this time my neighbor, aka Sgt, with his and mine limited amount of compatitable free time... my neighbors 04 Honda Shadow Sabre 1100 spent about 5 days on the lift....

I don't mind and I don't charge. I figure if the owner works on it with me its no charge. You want to drop off and pick up when done... I need at least food and drink.

Anyway... here we go...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Sean001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Sean001.jpg

Bust out the new V&H 2:1 pipes
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Sean004.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Sean005.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Sean007.jpg

The old stock system
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Sean008.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Sean009.jpg

Bolt that up. Start it up to check it out
http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/?action=view&current=Sean011.flv

then bolt up some new floor boards instead of the pegs
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Sean012.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Sean013.jpg

Cleaned her up a bit
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Sean015.jpg

[Gas Man]

Installed a K&N air filter and then went on to install a jet kit

Pull the throttle cables
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Sean016.jpg

Pull the choke cables
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Sean017.jpg

pull the tank, some EPA and carbs
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Sean018.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Sean021.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Sean022.jpg

Pull the vacuum springs, and slides
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Sean027.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Sean024.jpg

Change out the needles
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Sean026.jpg

Re-assemble that...

Drill out the air/fuel mixture screw cap
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Sean037.jpg

Drop the bowl
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Sean033.jpg

Pull the floats, inspect the float vlv and change the main jet
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Sean029.jpg

Reassemble the carbs
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Sean039.jpg

Put them back in and start hooking everything back up
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Sean040.jpg

Looking good... starts and runs, but carbs need to be sync'ed
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Sean043a.jpg

Then I asked him how many miles it had. Bad idea! 10K he says. Have you changed the fork or diff oil (shaft drive)?? Worse idea! he says NO.

Changed the diff oil... super easy.

pull the front wheel
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Forks001.jpg

Pull the forks.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Forks003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Forks002.jpg

Change the oil on the forks, and re-assemble the bike... YEAH!

Then I could finally get to doin somin to my bike! :lol:

not only is he a neighbor, he's a biker, and a vet. That's the tripple play enterance for me to help a bud.

But damn it kills the postwhoring... :rofl:

Who or what will be next??

Not sure...

But for now the Phoenix is taking up that space....

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/OUCH/Rebuild/100014.jpg

[PiZdETS]

Two words; Baller. Status.

Questions;
How easy is it to clean off the top part when you spill oil, lube, brake fluid etc? Can you just tip it like a tow truck bed and hose it off?
I see it has wheels on one end of it's base and a handle on the other, how much does it weigh? Easy to move around?
I see electrical cords in a couple pics, it has a power lift mechanism? If so, can it be lifted manually if the powers out for some reason?

[Gas Man]

1. Its a glossier style black diamond plate. Really smooth so it wipes up really easy. I usually clean it off with windex and a rag.

2. It weights like 700# or about 1 harley! :D On the painted floor with no bike on it... it slides around pretty well. Plus as you can see the in the first slightly assembled pic of it... it came with a hand truck that helps roll it around on those wheels. Their real is to roll when the lift goes up and down.

3. The electric cords are just for the battery tender or my little heater (its cold here in the winter). The lift is 100% air powered.

[Cutty72]

Sweet rig, wish you were my neighbor.

[Gas Man]

Forgot this... and added above... even non-two wheeled things make it to the lift

natron's old betsy
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Family/Nate%20and%20Andrea/tractor001.jpg

[Mudpuppy]

:nopicsbs:

lol..

jesus gasman that is some serious shit - only thing that is missing is pics of MP's R6 up on the lift being worked on.. we will rectify that soon.. this summer for sure..

[Gas Man]

I'm sorry... I just realized I never got pics of a few other choppers on there... oh well... you get the point... and I'll try to keep this up to date...

:nopicsbs:

lol..

jesus gasman that is some serious shit - only thing that is missing is pics of MP's R6 up on the lift being worked on.. we will rectify that soon.. this summer for sure..

For sure bud... just get a hold of me on it...

[marko138]

Couple of comments.

1. That lift is seriously bad ass. I'm envious of such a sweet setup.
2. No way in hell I'd put that chopper on the Sears jack. No fucking way.
3. Gas, I love you buddy...but I cannot stand the look of choppers.
4. Sportsters are uglier than Choppers.
5. Your chop looks way cooler after the rebuild.

[Captain Morgan]

Couple of comments.

1. That lift is seriously bad ass. I'm envious of such a sweet setup.
2. No way in hell I'd put that chopper on the Sears jack. No fucking way.
3. Gas, I love you buddy...but I cannot stand the look of choppers.
4. Sportsters are uglier than Choppers.
5. Your chop looks way cooler after the rebuild.

1. I agree, but I see you still have to use other jacks to lift the bikes up for some work.
2. Again, I agree completely. Looks unstable.
3. I must disagree on that.
4. Yes, but have you seen the Nightster? I hate sportsters, but do like the Nightster.
5. Agree, but the little headlight looks odd on that big bike.

[OneSickPsycho]

I have my bike on a Harbor Freight jack similar to Gas' Sears jack... It's rock solid.

[marko138]

Yeah but your bike isn't 30K dollars and isn't as long as a semi truck.

[OneSickPsycho]

Yeah but your bike isn't 30K dollars and isn't as long as a semi truck.

True, but I was really surprised by how stable the jack is. Plus, most of the weight is centered on the jack so it should be very stable.

[Cutty72]

True, but I was really surprised by how stable the jack is. Plus, most of the weight is centered on the jack so it should be very stable.

is the exhaust a lift point on the XB??

I don't think it's flat enough on the 1125

[vabarber2]

Who got gm started on his million pics posts again?! Nice lift, great work on the bike. Though if I had one and had done such work to a new perfectly fine bike that costs that much I'd probly post it a million times too.

[Gas Man]

Couple of comments.

1. That lift is seriously bad ass. I'm envious of such a sweet setup.
2. No way in hell I'd put that chopper on the Sears jack. No fucking way.
3. Gas, I love you buddy...but I cannot stand the look of choppers.
4. Sportsters are uglier than Choppers.
5. Your chop looks way cooler after the rebuild.

1. Thanks
2. In comparison I agree, but it does work.
3. Don't worry I don't like pink either! But I will still ride with ya any day!
4. They have their place and use.
5. Thanks!

Yeah but your bike isn't 30K dollars and isn't as long as a semi truck.
And that is now more like a $50K bike now...

[fpzx10]

1. Thanks
2. In comparison I agree, but it does work.
3. Don't worry I don't like pink either! But I will still ride with ya any day!
4. They have their place and use.
5. Thanks!


And that is now more like a $50K bike now...

I'm jealous now. $50K would almost pay off my house :lol:

[Gas Man]

Yeah I awe alot lot lot less than that... just checked on it today... and increased my payment amount so maybe I can pay it off faster...

[Mr Lefty]

50K! damn Gman... that's crazy... that's more than I make in a year! especially here in Korea :lol:

your bike looks fuck'n sweet... still unconvinced about the headlight... but it's your beast!

[marko138]

I'm jealous now. $50K would almost pay off my house :lol:

Mine too.

[OneSickPsycho]

is the exhaust a lift point on the XB??

I don't think it's flat enough on the 1125

It's not flat on mine either... You gotta strap that bitch to the jack...

[Gas Man]

Yeah its alot... but thankfully I owe less than 35% of that.

[DLIT]

I'm gonna make a thread that shows what's in DLIT's toilet.

[Gas Man]

I'm gonna make a thread that shows what's in DLIT's toilet.
Sweet!!!! Use it for your blog!

[DLIT]

It would be better than this thread.

[marko138]

Burnalis majoris.

[comonboys]

Sweet rig, wish you were my neighbor.

Or we could just get one for our garage. I approve it....:drool:

[Cutty72]

Or we could just get one for our garage. I approve it....:drool:

we need a bigger garage.

[comonboys]

we need a bigger garage.

approved. We can just build off the double and go east........ :drool:

[Mr Lefty]

just move to CO and you can keep it at my place :lol:

[Gas Man]

Well any of you are welcomed in my garage. I've had the neighbors honda on the lift more than my bikes over the last few weeks. Told the owner his Honda has been hanging around my american bikes too much... starting to need more wrenching time from the "american bike disease"! :lol:

[Gas Man]

Does the garage floor next to the lift count?

a few buddies showed up for lets see.... Honda jetting, AIH jetting and carb adjustment, new brake pads front and rear, and new brake fluid.

So I went from bike to bike, wrenched and gave directions...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/5bikes001a.jpg

Thanks Sgt. for recoganition for the help.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/5bikes003.jpg

Chopper Nick... take your stupid air cleaner cover off so I can jet the damn carb!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/5bikes004a.jpg

Then another HD showed up... thankfully much like the wife's bike under the cover. The HD's were the only bikes out of the 5 that didn't need a wrench! There goes that old saying!!!

At the end of the day or allowed time the only thing that got done on my bike was making it worse but we got their bikes done. Oh well... another day tomorrow.

[Gas Man]

And sometimes there are other things on MY lift that even keep MY bike from getting to it. Then you just do the work where you can.

Needed to check some stuff on the front end... didn't show it... but pulled the fender, fork brace, and a few other things... nothing too bad.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/checkinfront004.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/checkinfront007.jpg

More on what is on the lift later...

[Dnyce]

looks like a newer cb750

[Mudpuppy]

one of these days i will make it over there - wanted to do it before july 4th but time is short..

[Gas Man]

Just need to let me know so we can fit it in.

[Mudpuppy]

Just need to let me know so we can fit it in.

i am hitting VIR on July 5th so either i do the adjustments now or after.. it runs fine now so no need to bust ass or anything - would be nice to run through it and make sure everything is tip top but also a chance of having issues, etc. i am probably all but out of time.. i have oil to change the oil but that will probably be the extent of my track prep.. and of course if my plan goes right and i get my R1 soon the R6 and work on it will be low priority.. either way i will come out and check out your lift soon..

[Gas Man]

Yeah good Mud... just give me a shout.

[Gas Man]

Well the "Project Bike" that was shown above is a 1981 Honda Nighthawk 650.

Its my neighbor's, Sgt, buddy's bike. It was sitting at his fathers. Hasn't been rode in 2 years and even then was barely rode. It only has 17XX miles on it. It was running well on 3 out of 4 cylinders. Got it to run on the 4th cylinder by letting it warm up. So the carbs need to at the very least be pulled and cleaned. Probably need to be sync'ed.

The front brakes were drained cause a caliper was holding up. However, it looks like the front calipers are one piece. So I don't think they can easily be rebuilt. The rear brakes are mechanical drum brakes.

It obviously will need oil changed, could use some new front blinker covers.

The owner just started a new job, has no money to spend, so LOW budget. And he just wants it to run so he can ride it to work (5 min ride from his home). He has ZERO dollars into it before we start.

So here's the bike before. Understand it won't look any different after.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/1982%20Nighthawk%20650/Project001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/1982%20Nighthawk%20650/Project003.jpg

With the plastics and gas tank removed
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/1982%20Nighthawk%20650/Project010.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/1982%20Nighthawk%20650/Project009.jpg

going in deeper...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/1982%20Nighthawk%20650/Project004.jpg

There use to be a horn!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/1982%20Nighthawk%20650/Project005.jpg

Get the airbox, and battery box out
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/1982%20Nighthawk%20650/Project007.jpg

Carbs out
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/1982%20Nighthawk%20650/Project006.jpg

Stripped down
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/1982%20Nighthawk%20650/Project011.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/1982%20Nighthawk%20650/Project008.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/1982%20Nighthawk%20650/Project014.jpg

Drain the oil and pull the cartridge oil filter
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/1982%20Nighthawk%20650/Project015.jpg

Pull apart the brakes
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/1982%20Nighthawk%20650/Project012.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/1982%20Nighthawk%20650/Project013.jpg

Now its been waiting for the guys to return to start working on it again. (The only way I don't charge) And we need a bunch of supplies... till then boys and girls.

[Dnyce]

ditch that bitch ass airbox and put some individual filters on that thing....or better yet, some stacks! 1981...hmm, probably got smog stuff on it, cap all that crap off, yank the busted ass turn signals off, lose the mini ape's and put some superbike bars on there, hit the front fender, exhaust, and anything else that used to be chrome with some steel wool, and boom! sweet budget custom hondog

[Gas Man]

SHIT... I got to get the owner to buy some damn brake fluid, motor oil, oil filter, and maybe some brake calipers off ebay. (supposely the current calipers will stop but not release???)

[Dnyce]

cheap oil, cheap fluid, generic filter-20bucks max
bars are 15new, filters like 25. atleast take the air filter out the airbox.

do both calipers not release? how long has it been sitting?

2yrs-hmm, try to flush the whole system. sounds retarded, but i took a piece of flat metal, bout 1/8inch thick, stuck it between the pads and pumped the brakes , then forced it back out and used a screwdriver to pry the pads apart and do it again. did that a few times, bled the brakes until the fluid was relatively light again, and that fixed my buddys stuck caliper. oh and i hit it with a hammer a couple times at first.


i think i got some individual filters and some bars from my bike if he wants em.
i got clip-ons now and they kick fuckin ass

[Gas Man]

Well Wed I get a call from a buddy. Tuesday night my buddy had to limp his bike home, cause his clutch "went out". Wanted me to come over and check it out.

"Gas Man's Mobile Service"
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Doug/TravelWrench001.jpg

Start tearing into the bike
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Doug/TravelWrench004.jpg

Checkin the ball ramp assembly
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Doug/TravelWrench002.jpg

Adjust the clutch
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Doug/TravelWrench003.jpg

But this ain't good!!!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Doug/TravelWrench008.jpg

Especially when you still got this!!!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Doug/TravelWrench009.jpg

Finally get it adjusted in tight... pull the lever... POP and then no more movement which we find out cause the ball ramp is already fully extended. One of 2 things wrong... broken carrier or tranny nut loose and basket moving. Bike is under warrenty... he says... FUCK it, he's got a few other things that he's been putting off (non riding problems) so he'll take it in. OK I say... reminding him it could be something simple but we would have to bust open the primary... he says... FUCK it.. take it in.

That was it... packed up cause after 20 mins of being at his house, I got another guy calling me about his bike dead at his buds house. Turns over but no sparky! Peace out current guy... here I come to bike #2. WTF!

To finish one bike story I'll skip bike #2 for now.

Calls around Thursday and Friday trying to get figure out what dealership to take it to... but they all say it will be at least a week before they look at it... which will mean no bikey thru 4th of July w/e. FUCK...right?

So tonight he calls... he got pissed and took it apart him self.... pulled the outer primary, pull the diaphram spring... tranny nut hand loose!!! Tighten it up... put it all back together... BAM... job well done. He calls me a few times during the night to ask questions while I'm working on bike #2 again... and tells me how much it sucked to not have a lift or jack. Clutch plates kept falling out, oil everywhere, pure suck! But job is done, tomry he gets some primary oil and takes it for a spin in between rain storms.

[Gas Man]

Bike #2 (American IronHorse Legend (red chopper) pictured earlier in this thread) Wed night...

Got there...

no sparky
gettin gas
carb sprayin
start turns like crazy
power at the coils

No service manual... hell AIH don't even make one for his bike!! WTF

With no service manual, I got no idea what to look for to help trouble shoot these electronics. If its not mechanical and you don't have a service/shop manual, you are completely lost.

BUY YOUR DAMN SERVICE MANUALS PEOPLE!!!!

I tell him I think its his ignition, cause if it was the coils I don't think both coils would go at the same time. He tells me it was running like shit last week in Mrytle after he got caught in the rain. But without anything to help troubleshoot I got nothing but ideas on throwing parts at it from educated guess.

Thursday he calls a few dealerships and they tell him they are 99% sure its the "igniter" which I said "that's a fuckin fancy ass name for an ignition (Jackasses)". $134 + S&H = $150 part to get down and dirty!! So we are planning on going to get the bike and trailer it to his house.

He gets there... it starts up. Guess the damn POS igniter dries out enough to start. We get to his house and tear into it... find the ignitor and check it out a bit... nothing obvious... put some dielectric on the connection... put it all back together... doesn't start. FUCKIN POS!!!

Friday he calls the dealership that has it in stock in fuckin Texas... orders the damn part. Sense he's down... we figure we'll tackle into his ever problematic clutch problems that he's had the entire time he has had the bike (bought it used).

So Friday I go back over there and start rippin into it...

Checked the clutch cable actuator... all good. But clutch just pure sucks!!!

Well tore the the primary apart...

Outer gone
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/TravelWrench010.jpg

The tranny nut was tight.

Front sprocket and clutch basket out of here
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/TravelWrench011.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/TravelWrench012.jpg

No carrier scars on the primary as the tranny nut told.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/TravelWrench016.jpg

The AIH clutch basket and carrier are so much stronger looking than the Baker DSSC setup on stock big dogs and this one is great condition
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/TravelWrench013.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/TravelWrench014.jpg

My prediction to the problem. The clutch fibers are gone. IMO I didn't have my mikes so I couldn't check their thickness. But I don't believe there is enough measurement between the segments on the fibers. Also, noticed while pulling the plates... they were sticking together REALLY bad/well.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/TravelWrench017.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/TravelWrench018.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/TravelWrench019.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/TravelWrench020.jpg

I'm going to call Bandit monday to check on what clutch to order and to talk to the head tech guy (the owner) and see what he thinks of our problems.... too be continued...

[Gas Man]

That is 3 days of wrenching on bikes out of the back of my vechicles!!

[Cutty72]

Gas Man's mobile bike repair! :dthumb:

You should start a business!!

[Gas Man]

Gas Man's mobile bike repair! :dthumb:

You should start a business!!
You are not the first person to suggest this.

Was over there at Nick's sat afternoon for a few. Checking the ball ramp again, pulling the rest of the clutch rod. All is well. Took a bunch of measurements with my calipers so i can call the clutch manufacture and ask some questions.

[Dnyce]

na, once you do it for money, its not the same

[Gas Man]

SHIT... I got to get the owner to buy some damn brake fluid, motor oil, oil filter, and maybe some brake calipers off ebay. (supposely the current calipers will stop but not release???)
As I have stated before... I needed to get the owner to cough up any money on the project. The owner is my buddy, Sgt's, friend. Well the owner decided he didn't want to put any money into it... so we put it back together. The work that was done may have been in vein, but could be picked up where it was left off. BUt till then... it sits all empty and drained of life... so sad...

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/1982%20Nighthawk%20650/NoProject002.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/1982%20Nighthawk%20650/NoProject005.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/1982%20Nighthawk%20650/NoProject007.jpg

************************************************** ***********************************

Now onward to bikes that make progress...

After I got measurements on the Primo clutch pack in Chopper Nick's AIH. I was even more pushed away from the idea of the clutch itself being the problem. Went back to some of the other components. Ball ramp good. BUt then once I cleaned it up a bit and at the suggestion of some other guys I went at the throw out bearing. It looked ruff, but didn't realize how bad till we got it apart!!!

WOW!!!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/TravelWrench021.jpg

There is suppose to be very small needle bearings in there
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/TravelWrench022.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/TravelWrench023.jpg

That's ok... a $8 part and that is fixed
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/TravelWrench024.jpg

Obvoiusly buttoned the primary all back up
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/TravelWrench026.jpg

Got the rod back in and the ball ramp back on
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/TravelWrench028.jpg

Adjusted it and it seemed better. To me, still not 100%. Will take it for a test ride once we get the ignition replaced. If not the ends of the clutch rods are worn a bit... and this will be the next attack.

So the ignition that we were hoping to get in from FedEx today, wasn't in... but no reason we couldn't get a jump start (no pun intended)...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/TravelWrench029.jpg

Pull the rear wheel
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/TravelWrench031.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/TravelWrench032.jpg

Rear axle and spacers... always worth noting their correct position (also note the lack of dirt and sand on the lift)
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/TravelWrench033.jpg

Removed the rear wheel to gain access to where AIH put the ignition. Yep on the front of the rear splash gaurd. Just out of reach of getting to it from above the tranny.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/TravelWrench035.jpg

$138 + S&H for this thing
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/TravelWrench038.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/TravelWrench039.jpg

But damn... look at all the dirt and sand that came out from behind the ignition... no wonder it went to shit, cause you know water took it up there!!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/TravelWrench044.jpg

All ready for the new ignition and more miles
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/TravelWrench041.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Nick/TravelWrench042.jpg

[ceo012384]

I can't believe that owner won't throw a few bucks at that bike to get it going... shit it's just a couple fluids and a couple 20 dollar ebay specials... what a waste. Maybe you should buy it from him for a fair price minus your labor/time GM ;)


And SHIT that bearing was FUCKED!!! :panic:

[Gas Man]

I thought about that idea CEO... but not sure I want to deal with it... and lord knows since the bike is some family passed item, where the title is.

[Dnyce]

not to knock the honda-but after the kawi and now the chop....u do not want that honda even if it was free...no enjoyment to come from it....unless u blow it up

[Gas Man]

You are wiser than your age Dnyce...

[ceo012384]

not to knock the honda-but after the kawi and now the chop....u do not want that honda even if it was free...no enjoyment to come from it....unless u blow it up
Cmon... for cheap money there's something to be said for having a nice beater bike to ride around.

I may end up with something similar by next year when the R6 ends up as as racebike... which is quite possible.

[Dnyce]

Cmon... for cheap money there's something to be said for having a nice beater bike to ride around.

I may end up with something similar by next year when the R6 ends up as as racebike... which is quite possible.

key word.

i could see u on a cafe'ed or streetfightered cb750 or kz1000/750, but those are older than this bike. but those shitty carbs, weak ass engine, not worth the money u would put in it to make sure it never stops on u.

[Cutty72]

not to knock the honda-but after the kawi and now the chop....u do not want that honda even if it was free...no enjoyment to come from it....unless u blow it up

enjoyment, maybe not, but how bout some money from a resale!

[Gas Man]

The honest truth on that particular bike is it needs a new set of carbs or at least a carb rebuild kit, new front calipers and maybe some new brake pads. That is just at first glance without riding it or truely getting into it. For me to even consider riding it anywhere.

[Gas Man]

I'm tellin ya... the variety is increasing or just another way to show how good it is to have the 4' x 10' steel work bench.

The next door neighbor's kid's b-day present for this weekend. An electric powered yamaha rhino. Its way cool as far as kid toys go. We put it together and storing it over here till this weekend for the party.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Misc/YamRhino002.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Misc/YamRhino001.jpg

Even covered it up so the kid don't see it when my garage door is open
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Misc/YamRhino004.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Misc/YamRhino003.jpg

[OneSickPsycho]

Be honest GM... sometimes you just put shit on that lift, just for the sake of putting shit on the lift. I'm jealous.

[Gas Man]

Shit... its just a huge ass work bench when there isn't a bike on it. Plus if you look at the garage with the 2-3 bikes on the rst of the floor there isn't much more room so yes... everything goes on the lift.

[Gas Man]

Had Sgt's Honda Shadow back up on the lift. Needed the anti-freeze changed out, clutch adjusted, and new motor oil. Nothing too bad.

Strip it down...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Fluids001.jpg

Pull the side cover to full clutch adjustment
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Fluids002.jpg

Drained the anti-freeze, flushed it all out with distilled water (twice), letting it cool down each time before refilling. Then put in Engine Ice over regular green. Should be a nice improvement. Also, some new Amsoil and a new oil filter.

The reason why we had to pull the tank is to get to the damn rad cap!!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/Fluids005.jpg
(normally a plastic cover over it that was removed in this pic)

Then we found his "rattle" was really his baffle was broken on both mount! But he called V&H and after I sent them the pics they warrentied it and sending replacement.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sean/VHBaffle003.jpg

Then while that was on there for a day or so while he picked up his fluids and such... had a buddy come over to do a last min oil change and fix his tranny nut coming loose.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Doug/OilPrimary006.jpg

The goods
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Doug/OilPrimary010.jpg

Got to pull the chin spoiler to get at the oil filter and set my special oil filter drain pan in there. Plus he whacked something with it and we needed to "tweak" the bracket back into place.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Doug/OilPrimary008.jpg

Pulled the outer primary. Yep... that loose tranny nut and therefore the walking clutch basket... yeah... it might make some noise when it does this shit!!!!

From the primary chain going by
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Doug/OilPrimary001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Doug/OilPrimary002.jpg

From the diaphram pressure plate bolts
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Doug/OilPrimary004.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Doug/OilPrimary005.jpg

My boy Big House toppin off his primary oil. But you can see what happens when people begin to think you flip a few wrenches... bikes start multipling
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Doug/OilPrimary007.jpg

[Gas Man]

Had one of my boys T-Mack come over today and Big House to get T's bike serviced. A good, top to bottom service on these bikes takes about 4hrs.

Enter
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/T%20Mack/TMack001.jpg

Checking the primary and clutch packs (he just wanted to while we were there)
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/T%20Mack/TMack003.jpg

Exit with all new oils.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/T%20Mack/TMack002.jpg

[Gas Man]

Ya know... even though that Dave guy is a carrot snapper he's still a good bud. So I'll forgive the carrot offenses and he can get in some lift time.

He shipped me a box of his oils, and other various mods he wanted to get install. He put in some more carrots even after I told him my eye sight was fine...

We got the K9 on the lift ready for Sunday's all day wrenchin

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/SSPX0040.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/SSPX0039.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/SSPX0031.jpg

So from the continuation from Sat night we got his K&N cleaned and then re-oiled.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay006.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay007.jpg

Then we pulled the plugs to drain the oil from the oil bag and primary..,

Pulled the inspection cover on the primary... checked the chain and it was good (by feel only thru that stupid small hole). But wanted to double check and make sure sense he has never saw the inside of his primary. Plus check that DREADED tranny input nut.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay001.jpg

We decide to check the tranny nut, just as I did last weekend on T-Mack's mstiff. Loosen the clutch freeplay, loosen the clutch rod adjustment, pull the diaphram spring.. So I get my 30mm for the nut... the big bar... have dave grab the rear brake... I put the wrench on it... lay my hand on it and it spins... HAND FUCKIN TIGHT!! WTF!!! Another bad dog tranny nut!!

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay002.jpg

Clean the threads, blow them dry and to remove any debris... red loctite the crap out of the nut... get the torque wrench...grab the rear brake dave... HEEVE N HOE... 100 ft lbs BITCH
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay003.jpg

Put it back together, and get ready for some more..
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay005.jpg

Dave adds the motor oil and primary oil
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay004.jpg

Hook up the scavenger and run out a quart of garbage oil from the oil lines and case
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay008.jpg

Clean up the K&P filter...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay009.jpg

BAM... that service is D.O.N.E.

Onwards and upwards...

We do my newest mod, which is to double nut the exhaust flange bolts for added security that you won't loose one

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay035.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay037.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay038.jpg

Then I remember that I heard a noise coming from Dave's bike yesterday. It sounded like a loose and rattling exhaust baffle... so I look up... and looksy at what I see
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay010.jpg
Broken baffle, the only thing holding it in, was what was left of the bolt, and the only thing holding the bolt in was the heat shield keeping it from backing out...

Not a bad call by me from just a sound... so we got some new hardware from my parts bin... and new bolt, some washers and a nylon lock nut
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay013.jpg

BAM
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay017.jpg

Put the heat shield back on..
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay019.jpg

[Gas Man]

More projects...

Waterproofing...

Pulled the front LEDs
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay020.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay022.jpg

Pulled the plate apart and preped it for waterproofing
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay024.jpg

Yanked the rear LEDs
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay026.jpg

Sprayed them all with the silicone board sealant
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay028.jpg

Attacked the plate frame for the vertical flaw. The wire channel can and does collect water.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay030.jpg

Drill a hole in the bottom of the channel
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay031.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay032.jpg

Then sealed the extra/non-used holes in the backing plate with silicone
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay042.jpg

Onward to the connector waterproofing

Then we pulled his gas tank... a nice setup these K9's have
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay044.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay045.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay046.jpg

Protect the paint
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay049.jpg

OFF
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay050.jpg

The BDM way
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay051.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay053.jpg

Found some frame damage that the BDM dealer tech had replaced the tank bushings but obviously didn't do anything about this
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay052.jpg

So we covered it and then taped over it... will need to possible paint it the next time we pull the tank.

Our waterproofed way

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay055.jpg

Don't forget some of the hidden ones under the side covers
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay054.jpg

[Gas Man]

Then with the tank off, got ready to install a pingle fuel filter
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay057.jpg

Make the cut, using the dremel to cut the braided and the knife to cut the rubber
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay058.jpg

Nice deal
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay059.jpg

Some BLING BLING courtsey of Low Down Chop Shop
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay061.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay062.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay064.jpg

Brinks came out to play... then wifey dropped some food for the boy... dig in!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay065.jpg

Then we installed his Cruise Mate for some added highway comfort
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay067.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/BigDay068.jpg

It was cool to be wrenchin all day, riding may be better, but you got to take care of your buds. Looks like neighbor Tom with his Ultra Classic and Seatmaker's Ridgeback are next on the agenda...

[dReWpY]

did i mention i cringe anytime i open a thread by you, bejeabus

[Gas Man]

did i mention i cringe anytime i open a thread by you, bejeabus
Yeah I's gots lots o pics!!!!

But it sure comes in handy when telling other big dog owners how to fix something online!!!

[Gas Man]

Well neighbor came over today with his black cherry pearl 2002 HD Ultra Classic.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Tom/LightBar001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Tom/LightBar004.jpg

He just got the paint job done... to include this sweet subtle airbrushing
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Tom/LightBar002.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Tom/LightBar003.jpg

But to install this nice LED lighted trim on the front fairing. The universal wiring harness was complicated till I cut it open to aid in figuring it out.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Tom/LightBar005.jpg

Off with the fairing...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Tom/LightBar006.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Tom/LightBar007.jpg

After some time temp wiring it, getting it straightened out, shrink wrap the wiring, then bolted up...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Tom/LightBar008.jpg

It looks great and really trims out the fairing to windshield area.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Tom/LightBar009.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Tom/LightBar010.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Tom/LightBar011.jpg

Plus the outer LEDs blink with the turn signals.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Tom/LightBar012.jpg

Was easy to do but ensuring the wiring was correcy thru every step made it time consuming...

[Carolina]

cool if i lived near ya that would def be the chill spot. my boy in tx was a mechanic but we drank more than work looks good

i like that ,low down chop shop better patent it

[Gas Man]

Yeah I got a lift/wrenching day Sat so expect lots more pics... got 3 bikes coming in to get wrenched on... got some more guys coming over to help... so we'll see..

Carolina... lowdogchopshop is a website and a buddy of mine runs it.

[Carolina]

got ya
keep em coming one of these days i want a lil setup like that. might build me a nice shed out back at my next house

[Gas Man]

Going to paste over my post on today's wrenching day....


Can't believe I'm first back to the thread....

Well we had our wrench day. I got mine and wife's bikes out of the garage and ready for the boys. It didn't turn out to be much more than wrenching, the weather was dull and shitty but it was at least dry so guys started to roll in...

Chopper Dave was first on the scene
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708001.jpg

So we got him up on the lift and started into his shifter linkage
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708002.jpg

The differences are more than just style...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708003.jpg

Once we got the new heims on the linkage and mocked it up... BIG PROBLEM. The new hotness hits the jug fins. Try to find an offset, we had one from an old shifter in my spare parts... but need a longer bolt for the tranny arm... well off goes Dave and Uma in the SS to the hardware store and to pick up some beer...

Meantime while this is going down... we hear a pack of dogs coming... Big House, Big Al, Seatmaker, and Mudslinger show up... man o man you could hear them coming!!!

Big House goes straight to work on Big Al's new HID kit
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708004.jpg

Gut da bitch
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708005.jpg

I think Big House has done this a few times....
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708006a.jpg

Then Cutter and Kam show up... start checking out what's going on

Big Al, Seatmaker (standing), Big House (working), Mudslinger, Cutter
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708007a.jpg



Out front it was an array of bikes...

House, Mine, Uma
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708008a.jpg

Mud, Kam, Cutter, Seatmakers (ready for its lift time)
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708009.jpg

Then Mad Dog (from New York) shows up. He was un-sure if he was going to, but this morning decided to make the trip. He was camping over in Canada and rode the extra 1.5 hr to come over and hang out. I give him BIG props for the ride and effort. It was good to meet him, and I'm sorry I wasn't more hospitable due to being busy with the wrenchin.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708012a.jpg

So I got Dave's lower wiring harness (only a few connectors) shrink wrapped, also pulled his gas tank again to get his speedo off, shrank wrap those 2 connectors, tek sealant sprayed the back of the tach, and re-assembled it all. Just to clear him off the lift so we could get Seatmaker up... we moved his aside till we figured out the shifter linkage.

Got Seatmakers Ridgeback up...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708011.jpg

And here's why...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708013.jpg

Nice hole from a sissy bar bolt, and it also fucked up the belt.

So within a matter of a few mins, Seat, Dave, and House got the rear wheel off. Kam and I get the exhaust off, the clutch rod out, and the front pulley cover off. Then we get the ball ramp removed, and clutch cable out of the cover.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708015.jpg

During this process I was injured. The damn dog must have liked its scrapes and scars... I started to bleed out... damn... :lol:
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708017.jpg

Here's the cultrip to the pain for Seat and now for me...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708016.jpg

But after I bandaged up my vageen I pressed on..
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708018.jpg

I think while I was busy some of the other guys were bored or somin... who knows...
mud, seat, cutty, mad dog
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708019.jpg

After Kam and I get the clutch cable threaded back into the cover (what a fuckin bitch). I get the ball ramp greased and re-installed and the cable hooked up.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708020.jpg

Slide the new belt on
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708021.jpg

[Gas Man]

In the meantime, Mud and Cutty go to the hardware and HD to find Dave a new bolt for his shifter linkage. Mud knows his way around and Cutter wants to ride. Big Al's HID install is long SINCE done as you can see here with Kam walking around

Mad Dog's HD, Big Al, House, me, uma
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708022a.jpg

Mad Dog's HD, Big Al, Kam (red), Mud, Cutter (who just returned)
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708024a.jpg

More shots of the bikes out front and you should know who's who by now
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708025a.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708026.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708027a.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708028a.jpg

And they're still watching...
Big Al, Mad Dog, Cutter, Kam, Mud, Dave
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708029a.jpg

You can see here how seatmakers bike looks all rear wheel-less
Big House, Seat, Dave
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708030.jpg

Just hangin out
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708031.jpg

Big Al explainin to these boys how things just are
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708032.jpg

Finally gettin somewhere with the new cover
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708033.jpg

Clutch rod in and I'm adjusting it
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708034.jpg

Hell even Brinks wanted to hang... he's almost a big dog..big puppy for sure!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708035.jpg

[Gas Man]

Next thing you know... seatmaker's got a new pulley cover installed, 2 new exhaust gaskets, pipes back on... hell even a new belt and back together!! HOLY SHIT... it almost did it on its own!! :lol:
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708036.jpg

New chrome always looks SOOO nice
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708037.jpg

And even better when it don't have a hole here
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708038.jpg

A few of the guys took off, cause of other engagements, but we kept on wrenchin...

Uma picked up some pizza for us boys that were left, we ate a few slices then pressed on.

Back to Dave's bike... all they could find in the thread pitch and length was this zinc hex head... it will do for now...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708039.jpg

But the linkage still looks SIIICK
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708042.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708041.jpg

After we got done with Dave's bike and were done with all them... Mad Dog decided to hit it, somin about a date with the camp ground, a case of beer and a campfire. Can't say I blame the man. Super awesome to meet ya Mad Dog!!!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Sep%2008%20Day/092708044.jpg

After that, it was just Seat, House, me and Uma. Seat and House adjusted House's final belt tension and we decided to hit up a local bar to watch the end of the UofM game. It was a good day... and I hope everybody ended up ok with their bikes that got worked on. Glad I could help. Everybody else that showed up to help and hang... good to see you. We got a heck of a good group here in Michigan!!

Thanks to my wife, for helpin out with store runs, beer run, pizza run, taking pics, and just being ooo soo cool. Good women are hard to find!!

And I'm thankfull for having good neighbors... cause you get this many bikes out front... and its not quiet!!

[Mr Lefty]

good god Gman... can't imagine what your neighbors think... (reminds me of that gap video where the cruiser passes the van and goes off the road and the guys says... don't stop they'll kick our asses! :lol:)

[Gas Man]

good god Gman... can't imagine what your neighbors think... (reminds me of that gap video where the cruiser passes the van and goes off the road and the guys says... don't stop they'll kick our asses! :lol:)
Yeah as if the glock on my side or in my back all the time while I'm in and out or cuttin grass or unloading the car or whatever wasn't enough... how about a dozen loud ass bikers...

[Cutty72]

You know, you're blocking the sidewalk :tt:









:lol:

[Gas Man]

Shit... I got the in with the cops... no worries!

[Mudpuppy]

i am working on a new bike for your lift.. it would be something WAY different from what you have put up there already..

[Gas Man]

Bring it on Mud... does it have plastic? I need some plastic expierence up there!!

[Gas Man]

WOW I haven't updated this in FOREVER!!

Last year sometime... worked on a 1982 Nighthawk 650 for a neighbor. just went thru it and cleaned it up a bit, got it running, and worked on the carbs a bit. Plus an oil change

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/1982%20Nighthawk%20650/Project001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/1982%20Nighthawk%20650/Project003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/1982%20Nighthawk%20650/NoProject005.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/1982%20Nighthawk%20650/NoProject002.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/1982%20Nighthawk%20650/Project010.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/1982%20Nighthawk%20650/Project011.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/1982%20Nighthawk%20650/Project008.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/1982%20Nighthawk%20650/Project014.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/1982%20Nighthawk%20650/Project006.jpg

Of coarse back in the spring the wife and I got new bikes so those got some work done...
So I stripped all the stuff off the 2007 883L
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Sportster/HomeStretch035.jpg

Then brought the new steeds in
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Mods003.jpg

Had all the assecories bolted up to the Nightster
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/Mods017.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/Mods010.jpg

The Ultra went from stock
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/PayDay005.jpg

It got some assc.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods008.jpg

New slip on and rear blinker/brake mod
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods040a.jpg

Highway pegs
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods031.jpg

Dropped the front bumper and smoked the lenses
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods017.jpg

Digital oil temp and level gauge
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods013.jpg

Light bar
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods051.jpg

[Gas Man]

Windshield bags
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods049.jpg

Left crash bar bag
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods043.jpg

Right crash bar bag
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods044.jpg

Dumped the trunk by making it a quick detach
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods083.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods069.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods070.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods072.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods079.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods091.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/img1238969135138.jpg

Installed a few Willie G skulls to give it some attitude
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods058.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods059.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods062.jpg

Installed a set of Hog Tunes speakers and amp
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Hogtunes001.jpg

HD LEFT Hog Tunes RIGHT
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Hogtunes007.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Hogtunes011.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Hogtunes012.jpg

[Gas Man]

Then installed the new air wing luggauge rack on the trunk for touring. With the added top/center brake light
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/263883499653_0_0.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Comfort002.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Comfort004.jpg

Plus a trunk organizer that utilizes that space really well
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Comfort001.jpg

Even put in a fully adjustable (forward/back and up/down) rider backrest
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Comfort005.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Comfort007.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Comfort009.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Comfort008.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Comfort011.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Comfort012.jpg

So now the bike can be what I call my "Street Classic"
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Riding/GAP%20July%2009/C1102802.jpg

To a complete touring bike
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Riding/GAP%20July%2009/GAPJuly09005.jpg

Even for camping
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/img1250892311949.jpg

Or something in between with the trunk to pick up hotties.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Riding/NE%20TWFix%20Rally/NE09133a.jpg

Or mom
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Riding/263694013573_0_0.jpg

The set of bikes in normal form. They look good together
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/img1249146873287.jpg

[Gas Man]

Caveman brought over a 86 Rebel 250 to clean up and get up and running after sitting for years. Still on going waiting on things like title and keys. Long story... but tore it apart, checked things, went over the carb, etc...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/86%20Rebel%20250/CheckIn001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/86%20Rebel%20250/CheckIn004.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/86%20Rebel%20250/CheckIn008.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/86%20Rebel%20250/CheckIn018.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/86%20Rebel%20250/CheckIn017.jpg

A few weeks back had a chopper guy come over for some work... next thing i know there's lots of bike showing up to watch and hang out.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/VRnPrimary003a.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/VRnPrimary004a.jpg

Needed a new starter o-ring (old one leaking) and a new voltage regulator
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/VRnPrimary007.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/VRnPrimary009.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Dave/VRnPrimary010.jpg

[Gas Man]

Think that about covers most of it. Its been a quiet year really...

I have a 2002 HD Deuce on the lift now that I'm doing a ton of stuff to. Probably my first real paying gig. Going thru the bike a ton and fixing anything I find. Its being done for a friend who's fixing up her uncles bike while he's overseas in the military.

Dont have any pics uploaded yet...

[Rider]

Man, you are always elbows deep when it comes to bikes. You should think about opening up a side business. You certainly got your moneys worth out of that lift.

[shmike]

That Rebel is the 2nd time I've noticed the cupcake pan.

Are you using it to stash and seperate bolts or are you just ready to bake at a moment's notice?

[Gas Man]

Man, you are always elbows deep when it comes to bikes. You should think about opening up a side business. You certainly got your moneys worth out of that lift.

Yeah the friends who's bike I have on the lift now says the same thing. She doesn't understand why I dont open up shop. But really I dont do it for money. I do it for the pashion of bikes and the brotherhood amungst bikers. You know that I'm always the first person to offfer up my help, garage, tools, and lift.

That Rebel is the 2nd time I've noticed the cupcake pan.

Are you using it to stash and seperate bolts or are you just ready to bake at a moment's notice?

The muffin pan... I have been rocking it for 10yrs. I use it to sort bolts and such. I use it all the time. I have some of those magnetic trays too but the muffin pan rocks!!

[Rider]

Yeah the friends who's bike I have on the lift now says the same thing. She doesn't understand why I dont open up shop. But really I dont do it for money. I do it for the pashion of bikes and the brotherhood amungst bikers. You know that I'm always the first person to offfer up my help, garage, tools, and lift.

Oh yeah, I know you don't do it for money but you do have the tools and a skill set that people are willing to pay for. Just saying you could.

[z06boy]

Yeah the friends who's bike I have on the lift now says the same thing. She doesn't understand why I dont open up shop. But really I dont do it for money. I do it for the pashion of bikes and the brotherhood amungst bikers. You know that I'm always the first person to offfer up my help, garage, tools, and lift.


:cheers: Very cool

[Gas Man]

Yeah I hear ya Rider. When you going to ge a real bike and come over?

Thanks Z06

[Rider]

May not be for a while. My in-laws just gave me a boat so that will keep me busy during riding season. Michelle's grandfather died a month or so ago so her parents got a ton of money and bought themselves a new boat. So I got a 20 year old hand me down ski boat out of the deal. It was free so I can't complain.

If you are ever interested in wrenching on boats though, your always welcome over here.

[Gas Man]

Well I'll working on a Ford 302 this winter in my garage... so I'll be doing that v8 rebuild. It will be for the BIL's mustang.

[Gas Man]

Ok so now on the lift, is a 2002 HD Softail Deuce.

its been rode hard and put away wet several times. Despite its ruff exterior its still a solid running bike. Rides smooth and likes the right grip twisted.

Here's how it came to the garage...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce003.jpg

Rusted heat shields from dragging them (bikes from Fort Brag area)
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Bald rear tire
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce006.jpg

Wonder why? See little pieces of burnt rubber
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce013.jpg

SE tuner
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce011.jpg

K&N air filter at least
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce010.jpg

So under close supervision I pulled the rear wheel for tire replacement
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http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce017a.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce014.jpg

Always take a pic of the rear axle and spacers for future reference
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce016.jpg

Found a broken belt gaurd that I fixed
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce012.jpg

new rear tire and ready for an oil change
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce018a.jpg

Primary oil was dirty
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce021.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce022.jpg

Adjusted the clutch
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce028.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce027.jpg

New gasket and primary drain plug
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[Gas Man]

Trans oil was in good shape
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce023.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce024.jpg

Engine oil not so much
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce025.jpg

I also, lubed and adjusted all the cables, lubed up the kickstand which was sticking, washed the bike between rear wheel and oil change, obviously put rear belt deflection to spec when installing rear wheel, checking primary chain, replacing the spark plugs and dielectric both ends of both plug wires... but we continue

As previously shown the exhaust heat shields were BEAT. I removed them
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce033.jpg

So I sanded them a bit...
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http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce031.jpg
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Just to realize that was going to cut it and took a sandpaper wheel to them to remove the stuburn rust. Got it all off and used some VHT ceramic on them
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce034.jpg

About 70% of the tips chrome flaked off so I decided that would go black as well. The bolt on the bottom was ground down so instead of drilling it out and making a larger job of it, simply taped off and used the same ceramic spray
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce035.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce036.jpg

More coats
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce037.jpg
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in the meantime I worked on the shifter assembly of the forward control. it was super sloppy and floppy. Disassembled it
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce039.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce042.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce040.jpg

pressed in the new bearings
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce041.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce045.jpg

And you wouldn't believe it... put it back together and its solid and smooth

[Gas Man]

Finished up the ceramic spray on the heat shields and put it all back together... WOW it turned out great.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce048.jpg
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I think the black tip looks fantastic on the end
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce050.jpg
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Still to come... I have to pull the dashboard, speedo, gas tank, petcock, and gas gauge. Need to clean the petcock and figure out why the speedo and gas gauge aren't working.

[Amber Lamps]

Nice job, Chris! You know what I envy most about you? Your ability to stop what you are doing to take pics!!! I'm serious! You and CEO... I've done some work to my bike, like replacing the rear shock for example and I wish that I had taken pics like you to show other people how it's done. Dammit, that's it! I'm changing my front tire this weekend and I'm going to take pics of the steps... Besides, I just got my Mojo Blocks which "supposedly" makes my $80 Harbor Freight kit as safe as a No-Mar rig!!! We'll see!

[racedoll]

Great pics! Obviously this bike had been seriously neglected.

[shmike]

Nice job, Chris! You know what I envy most about you? Your ability to stop what you are doing to take pics!!! I'm serious! You and CEO... I've done some work to my bike, like replacing the rear shock for example and I wish that I had taken pics like you to show other people how it's done. Dammit, that's it! I'm changing my front tire this weekend and I'm going to take pics of the steps... Besides, I just got my Mojo Blocks which "supposedly" makes my $80 Harbor Freight kit as safe as a No-Mar rig!!! We'll see!

I was thinking the same thing! :lol:

Good job on all the pics, that has to add some additional time to the project.

[derf]

Ok, the real question....

Whats in the blue box on the wall?

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[Gas Man]

Nice job, Chris! You know what I envy most about you? Your ability to stop what you are doing to take pics!!! I'm serious! You and CEO... I've done some work to my bike, like replacing the rear shock for example and I wish that I had taken pics like you to show other people how it's done. Dammit, that's it! I'm changing my front tire this weekend and I'm going to take pics of the steps... Besides, I just got my Mojo Blocks which "supposedly" makes my $80 Harbor Freight kit as safe as a No-Mar rig!!! We'll see!

Ya know and if you remember this is NOTHING compared to my bike build. I did this for the "customer" and to share. I have been sending updates on the bike. There is no rush and I have a great budget that wont limit me. But I am trying to come in way under budget. Cause they gave me a budget that was way higher than expected.

As far as time. This is nothing. When I do a how to. I will spend a solid 2-3 hrs in just the how to. Not including the job itself.

Also, I use my old d.camera in the garage only. I don't need high res and I dont care about my grease paws all over it that way.

Tigger... you should do a how to for the job. This will help direct you in taking your pics. Get pics of tools in action with notes of what tools used for each step. I have done TONS of how to's. People really appreciate it.

Great pics! Obviously this bike had been seriously neglected.

Yeah, but not anymore... not while in my garage. But with all its neglect. It still runs very well.

Ok, the real question....

Whats in the blue box on the wall?

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce018a.jpg

It holds stuff like axle grease, grease gun, mobil 1 syn grease, loctites, never sieze, light bulbs, a c-clamp, silicone, tire repair kit, gas detector liquid (snoop), and maybe a few other things... that's just off the top of my head.

Do you need a pic?

[marko138]

Nice job man. I spy some Biker Bob's bags on that lift.

[Gas Man]

Yes sir you do. I love that dealership. They always treat me like gold.

[Gas Man]

Update from Friday:

Well I'm a bit disappointed in the HD service manual. It gives me next to nothing on trouble shooting these pieces of the speedo/gas problems.

I pulled the dash
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http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/IMG00151.jpg

Drained and Pulled the tank
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Pulled the sending unit from the tank
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And this is the only piece that they give any info on for checking the parts
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The clip on the back of the swivel of the gauge sending unit was loose. I checked the range operation with ohms and it seems to be in the range specified in the book. The wiring don't look bad at first glance. Need to check for proper voltage on bike and check fuel gauge operation. But with what numbers? The manual gives me nothing.

Same goes for the speedo not working. Nothing for troubleshooting in the manual. Tells you how to remove it but that's it.
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Saturday update:

Well I got it figured out. Spoke to the mechanic at the dealer. he gave me a couple a tips. I also found out that if you want electrical help you need to purchase a seperate electrical manual. They are published yearly so I bought one for my set of 2009s. But onward to this project.

First... on the gauge sending unit. He agreed the loose clip I tighted on the pivit pt may be causing some issue. But he said in 2002 or 2003 there was a service bulletin to trim the excess off the float arm. The 1/4" excess hangs up on either full or empty on the inside of the tank.

So I did trim it
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce052.jpg

Test it by moving the float by hand... Works. Re-installed with a new gasket (old one was dry rotting) and new replaceable sealing screws.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce053.jpg

BAM... works with a full tank of 93 octane mixed up with some seafoam.
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Second, the mechanic informed me that when cleaning a HD speedo sensor that you must never touch it with your hands, where clean rubber gloves, and clean with brake clean and soft cloth (like microfiber or diaper towel). So if it wasn't screwed up before (proven later it was) then cleaning it with a shop rag would damage it. (I dont get it that but will use caution when handling one in the future. He says its most likely the sensor cause I told him it was covered with shavings when I removed it. So I picked up a new one, which also is a improved (supersuicided version). (pointing at new one)
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce051.jpg

Got it wired in and yes officer I know how fast I was going.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Paul%2002%20HD%20Deuce/PaulsDeuce054.jpg

So I buttoned up the project and calling this one a success. Got everything fixed, tuned, and polished up. All at 50% the budget I was given.

[racedoll]

Great job Gas Man. I might need to hire you to help my Dad finish his bike... he is just running into problems finding the right stuff. It's a 67 Sportster.

[Gas Man]

Idk a great deal on those older bikes. That being said they are simpler to work on. But like each bike I work on, it's a learning expierence. The education that each bikes gives me, makes me want more of it. I guess its this obession or passion that makes me go back, even when the bike may fight me. I love the sense of ackomplishment when I'm done.

[Amber Lamps]

Idk a great deal on those older bikes. That being said they are simpler to work on. But like each bike I work on, it's a learning expierence. The education that each bikes gives me, makes me want more of it. I guess its this obession or passion that makes me go back, even when the bike may fight me. I love the sense of ackomplishment when I'm done.

We don't agree on much, Chris, but you are spot on here. It's why I enjoy mechanical things over people. A mechanical item can always be fixed with patience, know how, hard work, etc. Good job bro!!!

[Gas Man]

We agree sometimes Tigger. At least as much as I do with most here.

You know you're all ok in my book. Thought we established this a while ago.

[psychochild28]

Gas i wish you lived closer. It would be awesome to have you help me learn about the mechanics of SV. Or just mechanics in general.

[derf]

Gas i wish you lived closer. It would be awesome to have you help me learn about the mechanics of SV. Or just mechanics in general.

http://www.amazon.com/Haynes-Suzuki-SV650-S-Superbike-1999-2002/dp/B000GKD632/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1256525316&sr=8-1-fkmr0

Everything that you really need to know

[psychochild28]

http://www.amazon.com/Haynes-Suzuki-SV650-S-Superbike-1999-2002/dp/B000GKD632/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1256525316&sr=8-1-fkmr0

Everything that you really need to know


Sweet. Thank you!

Still would be nice to have the use of his knowledge and garage....:lol:

[derf]

I've bought a manual for every vehicle I have owned, and as long as you follow the directions you really cant go wrong. The books aren't perfect and there is some knowledge and tricks of the trade you need to know on your own, stuck bolts, gasket removal, random stuff like that, but for the most part everything is straight forward.

[psychochild28]

I've bought a manual for every vehicle I have owned, and as long as you follow the directions you really cant go wrong. The books aren't perfect and there is some knowledge and tricks of the trade you need to know on your own, stuck bolts, gasket removal, random stuff like that, but for the most part everything is straight forward.


Just dealt with that trying to raise the SV back to stock height. Yea it's the stuff I need to learn on my own that I don't know. The guy I rode with today rode the SV while I was on his and he got off and said I need to fix the front end and I didn't even know anything was wrong. I'm used to riding it as is and having no help when I have questions.

[derf]

Stuck bolts suck, you need to use a good penetrant, wd40, liquid wrench, or PB blaster (best).

[Gas Man]

http://www.amazon.com/Haynes-Suzuki-SV650-S-Superbike-1999-2002/dp/B000GKD632/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1256525316&sr=8-1-fkmr0

Everything that you really need to know

That is ok but a manual doesn't make you mechanical.

Sweet. Thank you!

Still would be nice to have the use of his knowledge and garage....:lol:

Well its open... just need to get up here.

Stuck bolts suck, you need to use a good penetrant, wd40, liquid wrench, or PB blaster (best).

spray a good penetrant and wait.. then again and wait more... time is your friend with penetrating oil

[Mr Lefty]

That is ok but a manual doesn't make you mechanical.



Well its open... just need to get up here.



spray a good penetrant and wait.. then again and wait more... time is your friend with penetrating oil

VERY TRUE... best thing to do when you get a stuck bolt is go buy some PB BLASTER... a 6-12 pack... and a burger or two... spray... open a beer, start on the burger... when your done with the first beer... go back... spray some more pb blaster on it... and continue...

I don't recommend anything more than a 12 pack... as some how... my buddy in AK got the beer and pb blaster confused... hilarity ensued

[Gas Man]

A quick add in. I did the work and created a how to to install it... so the names and shit won't make sense to you.

How To: Install your Karata Open Belt Primary [with OBS]


So you have a new fancy Karata Belt Drive (http://www.karata.com/) for your BDM.

More specifically one of these http://www.karata.com/intimidatorbigdog.htm

What a batch of SIIICK HOTNESS! Right?

Hats off Jim at Karata. This is my first hands on expierence with his products. AMAZING! The invisible starter, solid piece backing plate inner primary is an nice chunk of metal. WOW!

So let's get it installed...

Bike and financing of this adventure provided by Trainguy!

His 2008 K9 prior to said HOTNESS.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/DJ/Karata002.jpg

Drain your primary oil for the last time.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/DJ/Karata003.jpg

Remove the outer primary
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Loosen clutch freeplay on the down tube & pull the clutch rod. Notice I only pulled it far enough to clear the end of the trans input shaft. Barely enough room to do so behind the V&H BR2 pipes.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/DJ/Karata006.jpg

Pull the side covers to gain access to the starter
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Pull the starter
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Pull the four 1/2" bolts holding the diaphram spring on
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Also, loosen the primary chain tensioner shoe.

Remove the pressure plate (set aside cause you need to reuse the clutch rod cup from the throw out bearing assembly).
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Grab your impact and remove the motor/crank nut (standard thread) and the clutch basket nut (left handed thread).
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/DJ/Karata014.jpg

Now slide the entire assembly off the shafts and set aside.
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Bend flat the locking tabes on the inner primary mounting bolts (8).
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Remove the 8 - 1/2" bolts holding the inner primary to the motor and trans. Also, the 2 allens on the front of the primary to motor. Once these are pulled, remove the inner primary and put away.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/DJ/Karata018.jpg
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The scraps of war
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At this point be sure to clean off the threads on the 2 shafts for proper adhesion of the red loctite.

During assembly please take use of your provided Karata instructions. This is not an attempt to circumvent these vital instructions. Just to aid.

Pull all the o-rings on the trans and motor (only 1). This includes the dime sized mounting o-rings, and shaft input o-ring. The motor has 2 more dime sized o-rings and the large black o-ring on the outer ring. These will not be re-used.

[Gas Man]

continued

Karata says to loosen the trans mounting bolts to ensure proper alignment and fitment. We trial fit the inner primary a few times and once torqued into place checked the mating surface of inner primary to motor & trans with a feel gauge. They need to be perfectly flush.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/DJ/Karata021.jpg
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Be sure to use red loctite and torque these mounting bolts to bdm specs.

Install the provided motor and trans spacers on the shafts.

Motor:
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/DJ/Karata024.jpg

Trans:
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Slide the pulleys on the shafts, check pulley alignment with a straight edge. Then we red loctited and torqued the provided motor and trans nuts. Checking pulley alignment once again. This is also covered in the Karata instructions.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/DJ/Karata027.jpg

Install the clutch plates and pressure plate (with re-installed/re-used bdm cup placed into the pressure plate)
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As you can see we chose the medium grade 80 lb green springs.

Slide your belt on the pulleys. Take note that Karate suggests against using any screw driver prying. A rubber mallet and/or your hand will do the trick. This is true. It goes on with ease.

At this point either install your pulley covers or continue and install your OBS bearings and OBS plate.

To install the OBS, its a simple matter of bolting the bearings to the pulleys with the ten 1/4" stainless steel bolts. Sliding the plate onto the bearing supports, which can be tricky but not hard. A little finese.

Top it off with the caps and six 1/4" bolts holding the plate on.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/DJ/Karata028.jpg

Now if this don't tweak you, then you're dead.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/DJ/Karata029.jpg
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Another great project. What a FANTASTIC mod and a great product!
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[Rider]

So is there any performance gain in putting on an open primary? It looks heavier that the stock setup. ie, more rotational mass producing less overall power.

[marko138]

Heavier? At the common weight of those bikes would it really matter?

[Gas Man]

no its usually lighter. Plus you have less rotational mass because the belt weights almost nothing. The chain is a double chain and weights a crap load. I guess there may be less drive train power loss due to this but nothing I have saw in factual print.

[marko138]

no its usually lighter. Plus you have less rotational mass because the belt weights almost nothing. The chain is a double chain and weights a crap load. I guess there may be less drive train power loss due to this but nothing I have saw in factual print.
Plus no fluid. I know my primary holds a full quart. Don't know how much those big mothers are slurpin.

[Gas Man]

Yep, just a qrt. In a primary there is no need for more. The chain and clutch just have to pass thru it and fling it all around.

[marko138]

Yep, just a qrt. In a primary there is no need for more. The chain and clutch just have to pass thru it and fling it all around.
Werd to yur momz.

[Gas Man]

Ya know... being summer you can expect more rotation of the regular bikes aka the guys I ride with. Caveman brought over his 08 Ultra. It needed some "once over" being he bought it used. Also a complete oil change, scavenger, trans and primary oil changed. Clutch adjusted, rear air suspension adjustment, rear belt deflection check/adjust, replace/adjust highway pegs, remove front bumper, lube pivits, check fasternors, etc...

It's no wonder why it takes us 4 hours.

Well of coarse we do have some fun while we're at it...

Can you fit a 240# 6' guy in a Little Tikes plastic kids car? Yes, YES you can!
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And you can't always drink beer. Sometimes you need to hydrate. Too bad when the guy you were just making fun of is the guy you ask for a water. You should expect something like this...

Nice cup Caveman!
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The holligan behavior is so contagious.

[Particle Man]

will you adopt me? I'll live in the garage.

[Gas Man]

I will and you're welcome to come to the garage anytime.

And don't say it's too far. Ebbs came up from mississippi to change his oil.

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[Particle Man]

all my big rides are planned on the opposite direction but at some point I may consider it :lol:

[tommymac]

all my big rides are planned on the opposite direction but at some point I may consider it :lol:

where ya heading?

[Gas Man]

all my big rides are planned on the opposite direction but at some point I may consider it :lol:
Anytime man... ANYTIME

[Mr Lefty]

I will and you're welcome to come to the garage anytime.

And don't say it's too far. Ebbs came up from mississippi to change his oil.

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hell yes... and hope to at least get 1 more oil change in there this year...

[Particle Man]

where ya heading?

if all goes well, Lake Placid in early August and maybe into Maine and Vermont.

[Gas Man]

hell yes... and hope to at least get 1 more oil change in there this year...
Hellz yes.. come on up

[Uma]

he's forgetting to mention that we serve food and adult beverages too... ;) The lift is also good for painting your nails on it too, when Gas is doing something and you're just out there chatting, handing off tools. I have plenty of colors and will share.

[Particle Man]

:lol: I'll keep that in mind.

[Amber Lamps]

he's forgetting to mention that we serve food and adult beverages too... ;) The lift is also good for painting your nails on it too, when Gas is doing something and you're just out there chatting, handing off tools. I have plenty of colors and will share.

Hey do you have any of those cool Hanna Montana colors that Azoom and Heather wear?:lol:

[Mr Lefty]

he's forgetting to mention that we serve food and adult beverages too... ;) The lift is also good for painting your nails on it too, when Gas is doing something and you're just out there chatting, handing off tools. I have plenty of colors and will share.

so... wait... I bring my bike in, gas does the work... and uma entertains while bringing "adult beverages"... hum... wonder if there's a AF base in Michigan :lol:

[marko138]

so... wait... I bring my bike in, gas does the work... and uma entertains while bringing "adult beverages"... hum... wonder if there's a AF base in Michigan :lol:
This is true. I can attest for all previous statements.

[Gas Man]

That's somewhat how it goes... but in my garage, its typicall for the owner of said bike to do some work him/herself. If you want me to do everything, that's when it might start costin ya. Remembering I do it for the brotherhood and sharing in wrenching. If you aren't good at it, consider it a learning curve.

Marko... shiet... your buelliss hasn't been here...

[marko138]

That's somewhat how it goes... but in my garage, its typicall for the owner of said bike to do some work him/herself. If you want me to do everything, that's when it might start costin ya. Remembering I do it for the brotherhood and sharing in wrenching. If you aren't good at it, consider it a learning curve.

Marko... shiet... your buelliss hasn't been here...
But you did all the work on my Buell at my house. :lol: And you took care of us when wife and I came out.

[Gas Man]

But you did all the work on my Buell at my house. :lol: And you took care of us when wife and I came out.
This is true

[Uma]

Hey do you have any of those cool Hanna Montana colors that Azoom and Heather wear?:lol:

No, I'm not that cool.

[Uma]

so... wait... I bring my bike in, gas does the work... and uma entertains while bringing "adult beverages"... hum... wonder if there's a AF base in Michigan :lol:

Yeah pretty much. As you can see, he wants 'said person' to help. But, if 'said person' claims to have too much blood in their alcohol system, he'll worry for the potential poor health of 'said persons' bike and do it himself. :lol:

[Cutty72]

Yeah pretty much. As you can see, he wants 'said person' to help. But, if 'said person' claims to have too much blood in their alcohol system, he'll worry for the potential poor health of 'said persons' bike and do it himself. :lol:

And then said person will give him crap for letting his alcohol system level get so low. :lol:

[Mr Lefty]

Yeah pretty much. As you can see, he wants 'said person' to help. But, if 'said person' claims to have too much blood in their alcohol system, he'll worry for the potential poor health of 'said persons' bike and do it himself. :lol:

sounds like a fine loop hole myself

[Uma]

Yep. I'm a genius.

[Captain Morgan]

Hmmm, I'm thinking about a trip up to Niagra Falls, via Detroit. Might have to stop off just to throw the bike up on the lift and get an adult beverage. Might even bring out the old Air Force blues just to watch Uma drool. :lol:

[Gas Man]

Shit capt. U know ur always welcome. I'll even put ya up for a couple if u want or need. Ship some parts up and we can get some proper wrenching done too.

As far as uma drool. Well. U can try. I'll at the very least be entertained.

[Particle Man]

How far from Niagara Falls are you dude?

[Uma]

Shit capt. U know ur always welcome. I'll even put ya up for a couple if u want or need. Ship some parts up and we can get some proper wrenching done too.

As far as uma drool. Well. U can try. I'll at the very least be entertained.

Oh yeah, bring the blues! I'll definitely be entertained. ;) who cares about wrenching? :lol:

[Gas Man]

How far from Niagara Falls are you dude?
5hrs via canada
5.5 hrs via PA/OH

[marko138]

5hrs via canada
5.5 hrs via PA/OH
I want to go to Niagra. Haven't been there in over 20 years.

[Gas Man]

I want to go to Niagra. Haven't been there in over 20 years.
me either... we should meet up there!

[marko138]

me either... we should meet up there!
I'm for it.

[Gas Man]

Of coarse we also still haven't done the ohio meet up yet either... but tts a good one for winter.

[marko138]

Of coarse we also still haven't done the ohio meet up yet either... but tts a good one for winter.
Ya, I won't be riding to either of those. But Ohio is doable for sure. Gotta visit g-ma and g-pa.

[Gas Man]

Well Ohio is a nice winter dilly...

[Mudpuppy]

ohio and nice in the same sentence? strange..

[Particle Man]

so that puts you at about 9-10 hours from me. At some point I'd like to head in that direction. gotta wait for the little one to get a tad bit older first.

[Gas Man]

Anytime man... you all know this.

Well not now... cause my bike's there.

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[Captain Morgan]

I guess you had to take the rear wheel off to clean out all that Georgia clay, huh? I still have not washed my bike. Bought it April 22 and have put 4600 miles on it, yet haven't taken a hose, plastic polish, or any type of soap to it. :lol: I may have to soon, as it's now completely covered in bugs from last night's ride.

[Gas Man]

Shit that georgia clay is still stained in the tire!! Well at least till later today!

[Gas Man]

Sometimes you have to work on your own bike... Daddy needs new rubber!
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Bam a lam

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[Captain Morgan]

Did you change the tire just because of the GA clay, or were your tires really shot?

[Mr Lefty]

they were pretty shot... they were close to bald when we left his house heading to TN.

[Gas Man]

Did you change the tire just because of the GA clay, or were your tires really shot?

they were pretty shot... they were close to bald when we left his house heading to TN.

Yeah. There was barely even the pattern. It would have offered no rain puddle diversion... The wife would have no approved either... need it to be just "so" for our trip. Besides with the new warrenty, it don't matter. Why push it... the next one is free.

[Gas Man]

Chris, can you help me change the calipers on my truck today?



Sure Sean, no problem, I just woke up so give me a bit and I'll let you know when I'm outside.

Ok ya, just let me know and I'll come over.

Come over? Oh I see how it is, so not only do you want my help, but also want to use my garage and my tools. Hmmm....

Come on buddy, I'll talk dirty to you.

Whatever faggy ginger, I'll hit ya up when I get outside... prolly like 20mins.

Just goes to show... Gas Man garage goes to 4 wheels

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Of coarse I set him up in style. And you know how he repays me for my hospitality and sweat? He calls me names, breaks a glass jar full of brake fluid all over my driveway. Then gives me shit about it all...

What a pal!!! I tell ya...

[Mudpuppy]

seriously? i would beat him with a tire iron and tell him next time don't buy a fucking piece of shit dodge.. what an asshole..

[Gas Man]

Next time u need to come over mud. I could use the entertainment.

[Mudpuppy]

ok and i will video tape you eating the cracker since you like to be pivot man.. i know i said i wouldn't but i guess i can make an exception one time..

[Uma]

Just goes to show... Gas Man garage goes to 4 wheels

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Of coarse I set him up in style. And you know how he repays me for my hospitality and sweat? He calls me names, breaks a glass jar full of brake fluid all over my driveway. Then gives me shit about it all...

What a pal!!! I tell ya...


Excuse me, aren't you forgetting something? Wifey here served adult beverages...I do believe that's an important part of wrenching on anything.

[Gas Man]

Of coarse sweetie... you are right.

[Mr Lefty]

Excuse me, aren't you forgetting something? Wifey here served adult beverages...I do believe that's an important part of wrenching on anything.

hell yes... drinking is vitally important when you drive a dodge ;)

[Particle Man]

hell yes... drinking is vitally important when you drive a dodge ;)

:lol:

[Mudpuppy]

hell yes... drinking is vitally important when you drive a dodge ;)

Hell yes.. That I can definitely agree with.. I don't normally recommend it but when working on any Chrysler vehicle (and Kawasakis) I would say pain killers and liquor are a good mix..