Topic: going to ruin the front end of my SERK this weekend (Read 13768 times)

naitram · « **on:** March 03, 2011, 08:10:04 PM »

ok, now that i have your attention.... want to make sure i dont actully ruin anything.

i will be removing the forks from the SERK i'm comfortable with this process.

once removed i will be installing progressive mono-tubes.

i have a shop manual but what i dont have is the fancy "fork clamp" tool or the fork seal installation tool.

i seem to recall that you can use PVC pipe to push the seal in, but what diameter PVC pipe?

how do i hold the tube without the "fork clamp"?

the progressive instructions call for 10wt fork oil is there an equivalent i can get at any auto parts store?

Spiderman · « **Reply #1 on:** March 03, 2011, 08:23:06 PM »

Neal
Go with real fork oil. It doesn't cost much. The seal installation tool is nothing more than a sleeve that has an ID that fits over your upper fork tube and an OD equivalent to the OD of the seal. HOWEVER, This isn't something I'd mess around with unless you have the correct tools. You'll end up bunging up a couple of seals. Once you get the entire thing apart, put it back together sans the seal and take it to the nearest H-D indy shop. Buy the seals from them and pay them to install them. The seals are too important to the proper operation of the fork assembly to try to wing it without the proper tools. You've got to buy new seals anyway, so it's not gonna cost you more than whatever the shops minimum charge is to have them installed - - hell they might even put em in for nothing if you buy the seals from them. The rest of it is easy. The hardest part of the whole job is getting the tube assemblies off the bike and back on again. The guts of the tubes are not rocket science but make sure you read the manual and understand how everything goes together BEFORE you begin. Good luck, the old seals are beeeeeeaaaaaaaattttttccccchhhh to get out

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Chains · « **Reply #2 on:** March 03, 2011, 08:39:56 PM »

I made my own installation tool years ago out of steel and it is a two piece construction, I would think if you found the right ID and OD PVC you could do the same thing. Over the years I have put tons of them in for friends, easy DIY job.

mattm · « **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2011, 11:55:22 PM »

Did this very same job recently. Use the 10wt oil. I bought this seal driver on eBay, it's a pretty decent tool for the price.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Harley-Davidson-Fork-Seal-Driver-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2561abd46bQQitemZ160552440939QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_500wt_948

You shouldn't really need to clamp the forks to do the job, just hold them on top of a thick piece of foam on the floor. Be careful when you open the forks, the springs are under a lot ot tension. Get all new bushings and seals to rebuild the forks. If you have one, use and impact to remove the damper rod screws from the bottom of the forks, it helps to keep the rods from spining.

Good luck.

dlaws01 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 05, 2011, 12:51:09 AM »

" Take it to the H-D dealer and pay them to do it "
Just don't take it to my "used to be dealer" unless you want it screwed up somehow. I'd rather give the neighbor's 10 year old a chance before I go back there!

naitram · « **Reply #5 on:** March 05, 2011, 05:13:53 PM »

things were going well, but i've run into 2 issues

issue 1 the right fork leg i removed the nuts, split washer, flat washer but the lower clamp is not coming off

naitram · « **Reply #6 on:** March 05, 2011, 05:14:40 PM »

issue 2 i dont have the correct tools to remove the fork caps.

anyone know what i need for this?

Spiderman · « **Reply #7 on:** March 05, 2011, 06:32:45 PM »

Quote from: naitram on March 05, 2011, 05:13:53 PM

things were going well, but i've run into 2 issues

issue 1 the right fork leg i removed the nuts, split washer, flat washer but the lower clamp is not coming off

Just stuck from age Neal, take a plastic mallet and give it a few whacks, it'll come off.

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naitram · « **Reply #8 on:** March 05, 2011, 06:33:53 PM »

Quote from: naitram on March 05, 2011, 05:14:40 PM

issue 2 i dont have the correct tools to remove the fork caps.

anyone know what i need for this?

fire-google-d00d figured this one out for me

For most Big Twin and Sportster models
3805-0013

Use for removal of 1 3/8” hex fork cap nut
1/2” drive
Thin socket measures only 9/32” deep by 5/8” tall
O-ring insert to help protect the top of the cap from damaging polished surfaces

naitram · « **Reply #9 on:** March 05, 2011, 06:34:57 PM »

Quote from: Spiderman on March 05, 2011, 06:32:45 PM

Just stuck from age Neal, take a plastic mallet and give it a few whacks, it'll come off.

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had at it with a rubber mallet with no luck letting some liquid wrench soak in now

Spiderman · « **Reply #10 on:** March 05, 2011, 06:59:27 PM »

Quote from: naitram on March 05, 2011, 06:34:57 PM

had at it with a rubber mallet with no luck letting some liquid wrench soak in now

exactly what are you soaking ? You've got two pieces of aluminum held together by studs with nuts on the ends. You took the nuts off. The cap is just corroded to the bottom of the lower fork tube because you live in Mass and probably ride when there's still salt residue on the roads from the winter. Just whack that bitch and be done with it

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Chains · « **Reply #11 on:** March 05, 2011, 07:00:23 PM »

Quote from: Spiderman on March 05, 2011, 06:32:45 PM

Just stuck from age Neal, take a plastic mallet and give it a few whacks, it'll come off.

B B

Slip the axle back in and use the plastic mallet to hit the axle, should come off.

hdbrad03 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 05, 2011, 07:47:32 PM »

The top Caps are 1 3/8". They just screw into top of the upper fork tube. Get a big ass crescent wrench and loosen them.

Brad

greglyon · « **Reply #13 on:** March 05, 2011, 08:13:17 PM »

Quote from: naitram on March 05, 2011, 06:34:57 PM

had at it with a rubber mallet with no luck letting some liquid wrench soak in now

Now if you lived in the great Southwest, where rust and corrosion are as foreign as a good football team you wouldn't have such problems.

I just put the monotubes in my 2003 flhrsei2 and they improved the ride dramatically.

naitram · « **Reply #14 on:** March 05, 2011, 08:14:49 PM »

took another look at the bottom of the fork leg and think i might have made things worse

will wait till i have the forks out and can see what i'm doing

sadunbar · « **Reply #15 on:** March 07, 2011, 09:56:14 PM »

Quote from: naitram on March 05, 2011, 08:14:49 PM

took another look at the bottom of the fork leg and think i might have made things worse will wait till i have the forks out and can see what i'm doing

Did you get your forks apart Neal?

naitram · « **Reply #16 on:** March 08, 2011, 08:34:42 AM »

not yet, might not have time to get back on it till the weekend

naitram · « **Reply #17 on:** March 11, 2011, 09:23:05 PM »

making progress, cap is off, mono tubes are in, just need to get them compressed enough to get the upper caps in

naitram · « **Reply #18 on:** March 11, 2011, 09:23:56 PM »

hit another snag, time for new bars

Chains · « **Reply #19 on:** March 11, 2011, 09:47:02 PM »

Looks like you took it apart just in time

bigdave110 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 11, 2011, 10:18:14 PM »

Damn, that was a wreck waiting to happen.
Glad u found it!!
Gotta make you happy you do your own work, a shop may have overlooked that!
Dave

naitram · « **Reply #21 on:** March 12, 2011, 04:24:52 PM »

the troubles continue. have 1 leg completely rebuilt and installed. but cannot complete the other leg, looks like i need to call progressive monday. the threads on top of the cartridge will not engage with the fork leg, it feel like it starts to catch but then pops out.

even broke done the first leg and swapped the monotubes the same monotube had the problem with the other fork leg

Spiderman · « **Reply #22 on:** March 12, 2011, 04:48:56 PM »

Quote from: naitram on March 12, 2011, 04:24:52 PM

the troubles continue. have 1 leg completely rebuilt and installed. but cannot complete the other leg, looks like i need to call progressive monday. the threads on top of the cartridge will not engage with the fork leg, it feel like it starts to catch but then pops out.

even broke done the first leg and swapped the monotubes the same monotube had the problem with the other fork leg

Maybe stupid question but do the threads you're speaking of engage with the threads the fork leg caps screw into ? If so, those threads cross so easy it's beyond belief. Take your fork tube caps and see if one of them turns in and out easily. If not, you've got a crossed thread and that's your problem. Since those threads are far larger than any tap you're likely to have at your disposal, you may need to take the fork leg and have the threads cleaned out at a machine shop. DO NOT try to use your caps to clean the threads, you will only bung up the threads on the caps.

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naitram · « **Reply #23 on:** March 12, 2011, 04:59:40 PM »

the legs are fine, original spring caps thread in just fine. and 1 monotube works fine on both legs. si the problem is isolated to 1 monotube

murphy · « **Reply #24 on:** March 12, 2011, 05:46:33 PM »

With bars like that you won't be out riding too soon anyway...soo there's no rush, everything happens for a reason except for that screwdriver in the seat thing!

naitram · « **Reply #25 on:** March 12, 2011, 05:49:59 PM »

not gonna try and rush my way through any of this. just hope to be on the road soon

Spiderman · « **Reply #26 on:** March 13, 2011, 03:34:42 PM »

Quote from: naitram on March 12, 2011, 04:59:40 PM

the legs are fine, original spring caps thread in just fine. and 1 monotube works fine on both legs. si the problem is isolated to 1 monotube

So in effect you're saying that your brand new parts from Progessive are defective ? Not exactly what I'd call a ringing endorsement for that product.

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SBB · « **Reply #27 on:** March 13, 2011, 03:47:55 PM »

Quote from: Spiderman on March 13, 2011, 03:34:42 PM

So in effect you're saying that your brand new parts from Progessive are defective ? Not exactly what I'd call a ringing endorsement for that product.

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si the problem is isolated to 1 monotube

Anyone mention defective that has installed these kits?
Nope!
They have sold thousands of these kits and Neal has a problem with one leg.
Naitram, call Jim or Progressive on Monday they will get you right.
If I want to read drama I can read the OCC or Priorities thread.
The monotubes are a great product and I'm very satisfied with the 3 sets in my bikes.

SBB

Spiderman · « **Reply #28 on:** March 13, 2011, 03:59:49 PM »

We all love having to take stuff back. I mean it's just so much fun to mail order parts and have them not work. Makes me so happy I could just chit that's for sure.

B B

naitram · « **Reply #29 on:** March 14, 2011, 04:37:45 PM »

noone enjoys the RMA process, but how a company handles it say a lot about them. i have an RMA number and will keep you guys posted

Talon · « **Reply #30 on:** March 15, 2011, 08:50:04 AM »

Neal, on the one you had no issue with were you able to get the cap back on without a fork clamp? I installed the Ricor's in my front end and they added almost an inch to the springs,I set the bottom slider on piece of carpet and had my wife hold up the fork tube while I pressed like heck to get the threads on the cap engaged to the fork tube. Not sure if the monotube will have the same issues as it totally different.

Craig

naitram · « **Reply #31 on:** March 15, 2011, 09:17:52 AM »

yes, put fork leg on the floor "on a rag" had my brother push down and when the threads touched i twisted the inner fork tube up, was very easy to do this way.

on the on that didnt work the threads would bind and never really get started

naitram · « **Reply #32 on:** March 18, 2011, 04:40:01 PM »

just talked to progressive, they "replaced" the bad part and should be shipping back tonight, unfortunately they ship UPS ground

Spiderman · « **Reply #33 on:** March 18, 2011, 06:34:47 PM »

Quote from: naitram on March 18, 2011, 04:40:01 PM

just talked to progressive, they "replaced" the bad part and should be shipping back tonight, unfortunately they ship UPS ground

Neal, keep track of the time frame on this would you please ?
From the day you made your initial order from PM to when you finally receive the correct and undamaged parts.

Thanks
B B

naitram · « **Reply #34 on:** March 18, 2011, 06:59:50 PM »

they sat on a shelf here most of the winter. would you settle for total time from my RMA call to them till i get the parts back?

Spiderman · « **Reply #35 on:** March 18, 2011, 07:12:02 PM »

Quote from: naitram on March 18, 2011, 06:59:50 PM

they sat on a shelf here most of the winter. would you settle for total time from my RMA call to them till i get the parts back?

How bout how long the 1st time you made your order to delivery added to the time it's taking to do your RMA (WeTF that means ?)

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Talon · « **Reply #36 on:** March 19, 2011, 10:26:27 AM »

Neal, did you put the 940 on the back yet?

naitram · « **Reply #37 on:** March 19, 2011, 03:13:04 PM »

yes i did. one of the few things that has gone right so far

naitram · « **Reply #38 on:** March 19, 2011, 03:38:07 PM »

pulled the old bars off today

naitram · « **Reply #39 on:** March 19, 2011, 03:38:56 PM »

good thing i caught it when i did

naitram · « **Reply #40 on:** March 19, 2011, 03:39:56 PM »

its slowly disappearing

naitram · « **Reply #41 on:** March 19, 2011, 03:41:04 PM »

good news is no more tear down work left. its all back together once parts arrive

naitram · « **Reply #42 on:** March 25, 2011, 11:29:25 AM »

not what you want to see when you check a tracking number

Quote

Chelmsford, MA, United States 03/24/2011 11:50 P.M. Late train.
03/24/2011 11:50 P.M. Train derailment.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #43 on:** March 25, 2011, 11:36:08 AM »

Quote from: naitram on March 25, 2011, 11:29:25 AM

not what you want to see when you check a tracking number

I saw this one last night. But a busted box is trumped by a train wreck every time. Neal wins.

Spiderman · « **Reply #44 on:** March 25, 2011, 11:39:46 AM »

I'm sittin here running through Geneology.com trying to find where the Pressman and Murphy families interconnect.

Train wreck ? Get the f$%* outa here

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Fired00d · « **Reply #45 on:** March 25, 2011, 11:39:58 AM »

Quote from: naitram on March 25, 2011, 11:29:25 AM

not what you want to see when you check a tracking number

If it wasn't for bad luck you wouldn't have any. Geesh!!!!

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

naitram · « **Reply #46 on:** March 25, 2011, 11:41:33 AM »

still scheduled for delivery by end of day today

DICKW · « **Reply #47 on:** March 25, 2011, 11:46:49 AM »

Quote from: naitram on March 19, 2011, 03:38:56 PM

good thing i caught it when i did

I don't like the looks of those bars, any idea what happened?

naitram · « **Reply #48 on:** March 25, 2011, 01:26:41 PM »

Quote from: DICKW on March 25, 2011, 11:46:49 AM

I don't like the looks of those bars, any idea what happened?

looks like it happened where i cut into them to run the wires

SBB · « **Reply #49 on:** March 25, 2011, 01:51:01 PM »

Quote from: naitram on March 25, 2011, 11:41:33 AM

still scheduled for delivery by end of day today

Naitram

As is always the case, I have an extra set of monotubes.
If you don't get yours in the next few days I will send you a set.
Good luck and let us know.

SBB

Spiderman · « **Reply #50 on:** March 25, 2011, 01:52:03 PM »

Quote from: naitram on March 25, 2011, 11:41:33 AM

still scheduled for delivery by end of day today

I'm "scheduled" to win MegaMillions on Saturday

Says so right on my desk calendar where I wrote it down

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SBB · « **Reply #51 on:** March 25, 2011, 02:00:26 PM »

Quote from: Spiderman on March 25, 2011, 01:52:03 PM

I'm "scheduled" to win MegaMillions on Saturday

Says so right on my desk calendar where I wrote it down

B B

That would be interesting.
There is no Mega Million drawing on Saturday.

Quote

MEGA Millions draws occur on Tuesday and Friday nights at 8:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).

SBB

Spiderman · « **Reply #52 on:** March 25, 2011, 02:50:31 PM »

Quote from: SBB on March 25, 2011, 02:00:26 PM

That would be interesting.
There is no Mega Million drawing on Saturday.

SBB

Wow, you're really quick to pick up on a joke. especially the finer points.

NOT !

B B

Twolanerider · « **Reply #53 on:** March 25, 2011, 02:53:50 PM »

Quote from: Spiderman on March 25, 2011, 02:50:31 PM

Wow, you're really quick to pick up on a joke. especially the finer points.

NOT !

B B

That's a lot of detail to worry about on a program that's just taxes for the arithmetically challenged

.

Spiderman · « **Reply #54 on:** March 25, 2011, 03:30:14 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on March 25, 2011, 02:53:50 PM

That's a lot of detail to worry about on a program that's just taxes for the arithmetically challenged .

The website says $145.5 million AFTER taxes Don.
I don't even look at the rest.
Who cares how much Uncle Sammy takes if I'm gonna get $145.5 mm
I just wish the damn thing were as predictable as Mr Chippy

B B

SBB · « **Reply #55 on:** March 25, 2011, 03:55:41 PM »

Quote from: Spiderman on March 25, 2011, 03:30:14 PM

I just wish the damn thing were as predictable as Mr Chippy

B B

Call me predictable or whatever you please, I just consider the source.
Just don't call me to watch a Mega Millions drawing on a Saturday.
I predict, that won't happen!

SBB

Spiderman · « **Reply #56 on:** March 25, 2011, 03:57:29 PM »

Now I understand why rock wins in Rock, Paper, Sissors

B B

Twolanerider · « **Reply #57 on:** March 25, 2011, 07:55:39 PM »

Quote from: Spiderman on March 25, 2011, 03:30:14 PM

The website says $145.5 million AFTER taxes Don.
I don't even look at the rest.
Who cares how much Uncle Sammy takes if I'm gonna get $145.5 mm
I just wish the damn thing were as predictable as Mr Chippy

B B

Never really thought about winning a lottery Brian. It's the so sliiiiiiiiiiimmmmmmmmm chance of winning that makes giving money to the state to buy the ticket just another hidden tax.

I know, I know; someone is gonna win. But it ain't gonna be me.

Spiderman · « **Reply #58 on:** March 25, 2011, 08:31:51 PM »

It's a buck Don, how many dollars you pissed down the loo from drinkin cheap beer ?

B B

mungam · « **Reply #59 on:** March 25, 2011, 09:48:29 PM »

I work in the world of shipping and never heard of a UPS train derailment.
I did a BING search out of curiosity to see where it was.

http://www.bing.com/search?q=ups+train+derailment&src=IE-SearchBox&FORM=IE8SRC

I didn't follow the links, but the summaries make it seem like this happens more than you would think.

Steve

Twolanerider · « **Reply #60 on:** March 25, 2011, 11:31:46 PM »

Quote from: Spiderman on March 25, 2011, 08:31:51 PM

It's a buck Don, how many dollars you pissed down the loo from drinkin cheap beer ?

B B

Yeah..... But I'm sure, every time, I'm going to get something from my beer. Even a cheap beer. Sometimes beer even gets me laid. Never say that about buying a lottery ticket

!

Spiderman · « **Reply #61 on:** March 26, 2011, 12:35:20 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on March 25, 2011, 11:31:46 PM

Yeah..... But I'm sure, every time, I'm going to get something from my beer. Even a cheap beer. Sometimes beer even gets me laid. Never say that about buying a lottery ticket !

One winner last night ONE JUST FRICKEN ONE - - $312,000,000 pot. They get to take it $12,000,000 a year for 26 years or one lump sum of $198,000,000 which in CA would have been $148,500,000 after Fed 25% tax (no CA tax on lottery winnings) Is this a record for a single winner ?

Soooooooooooooo somewhere in New York somebody just found their way on the Forbes List by buying a $1 ticket. I'd say that makes it worth my while to buy a ticket twice a week no matter how insane the odds of winning are.

B B

naitram · « **Reply #62 on:** March 26, 2011, 03:40:58 PM »

new bars are on, starting to look like a bike again

naitram · « **Reply #63 on:** March 26, 2011, 03:41:13 PM »

naitram · « **Reply #64 on:** March 26, 2011, 03:43:50 PM »

who says you cant make an acc. switch housing work on 1 1/4" bars

naitram · « **Reply #65 on:** March 26, 2011, 03:44:12 PM »

naitram · « **Reply #66 on:** March 26, 2011, 03:44:30 PM »

Fired00d · « **Reply #67 on:** March 26, 2011, 03:56:11 PM »

Glad to see "USERK" getting back together.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Spiderman · « **Reply #68 on:** March 26, 2011, 06:39:49 PM »

Quote from: naitram on March 26, 2011, 03:40:58 PM

new bars are on, starting to look like a bike again

I figured I'd change the fonts to match the statement

B B

DICKW · « **Reply #69 on:** March 26, 2011, 07:15:56 PM »

Quote from: naitram on March 26, 2011, 03:40:58 PM

new bars are on, starting to look like a bike again

Did you have to drill these bars???

naitram · « **Reply #70 on:** March 26, 2011, 07:16:36 PM »

Quote from: DICKW on March 26, 2011, 07:15:56 PM

Did you have to drill these bars???

nope pre drilled big enough for all of the wires

SBB · « **Reply #71 on:** March 26, 2011, 07:21:16 PM »

Quote from: naitram on March 26, 2011, 07:16:36 PM

nope pre drilled big enough for all of the wires

SBB

DICKW · « **Reply #72 on:** March 26, 2011, 07:27:25 PM »

Quote from: naitram on March 26, 2011, 07:16:36 PM

nope pre drilled big enough for all of the wires

Good, from the looks of the last set this is the safer route to take..

Jock · « **Reply #73 on:** March 26, 2011, 07:42:26 PM »

I'm thinkin' this bike is gettin' ready to ride to

Beautiful Lake Tahoe!!!

naitram · « **Reply #74 on:** March 28, 2011, 07:41:35 PM »

finally some progress on the front forks

naitram · « **Reply #75 on:** March 28, 2011, 07:42:10 PM »

and for the first time in 23 days its off the lift

naitram · « **Reply #76 on:** March 28, 2011, 07:43:24 PM »

still need to finish up some wiring before i can get the nacelle back on, and it looks like its time for a new battery but i feel like i crossed a major milestone on this project

mungam · « **Reply #77 on:** March 28, 2011, 07:45:29 PM »

Steve

Fired00d · « **Reply #78 on:** March 28, 2011, 07:47:37 PM »

Quote from: naitram on March 28, 2011, 07:42:10 PM

and for the first time in 23 days its off the lift

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

sadunbar · « **Reply #79 on:** March 28, 2011, 07:52:46 PM »

Fantastic, Neal...

Even with all the issues along the way, it's satisfying to complete the job yourself, isn't it!

naitram · « **Reply #80 on:** March 28, 2011, 07:53:27 PM »

Quote from: sadunbar on March 28, 2011, 07:52:46 PM

Fantastic, Neal...

Even with all the issues along the way, it's satisfying to complete the job yourself, isn't it!

it sure is, but i still have a few hrs of work togo

DICKW · « **Reply #81 on:** March 28, 2011, 07:58:54 PM »

Quote from: naitram on March 28, 2011, 07:53:27 PM

it sure is, but i still have a few hrs of work togo

Yeah but the hard chit is behind you

SBB · « **Reply #82 on:** March 28, 2011, 10:04:17 PM »

Quote from: naitram on March 28, 2011, 07:53:27 PM

it sure is, but i still have a few hrs of work togo

Congrats Neal!
Glad your close to done!

SBB

Jock · « **Reply #83 on:** March 28, 2011, 10:13:08 PM »

Quote from: SBB on March 28, 2011, 10:04:17 PM

Glad your close to done!

SBB

"Git-R-Done!"

naitram · « **Reply #84 on:** April 02, 2011, 05:47:17 PM »

finally back together

naitram · « **Reply #85 on:** April 02, 2011, 05:48:05 PM »

closeup of sid's miracle work

naitram · « **Reply #86 on:** April 02, 2011, 05:49:13 PM »

with all the changes to the front end i figured it was time to retire the old patch, lots of miles on this one

naitram · « **Reply #87 on:** April 02, 2011, 05:49:44 PM »

new patch

naitram · « **Reply #88 on:** April 02, 2011, 05:50:33 PM »

naitram · « **Reply #89 on:** April 02, 2011, 05:59:32 PM »

just as i thought i was done for the day, i had received an adjustable back plate from riders claw, the last piece of the puzzle on this project.

bet they never thought this is how i intended to use it, but i must say from the top it lines up perfectly.

yes there is a gap, i have it under compression right now to flatten the double sided tape and get it to setup.

naitram · « **Reply #90 on:** April 02, 2011, 06:00:09 PM »

closer view

naitram · « **Reply #91 on:** April 02, 2011, 06:01:26 PM »

top view, its like they were meant for each other, again i have it clamped down with a tie wrap, should look better when im done

SBB · « **Reply #92 on:** April 02, 2011, 06:49:35 PM »

There are a lot of people that are ready to hear the ride report.
When you riding again?
I have a set of monotubes sitting waiting patiently for the 11.
Some day this fall or winter. (or sooner)

SBB

naitram · « **Reply #93 on:** April 02, 2011, 06:52:16 PM »

Quote from: SBB on April 02, 2011, 06:49:35 PM

There are a lot of people that are ready to hear the ride report.
When you riding again?
I have a set of monotubes sitting waiting patiently for the 11.
Some day this fall or winter. (or sooner)

SBB

did a quick ride 8-10 miles. initial impression is front end is much firmer, doesnt feel "mushy" no brake dive

naitram · « **Reply #94 on:** April 04, 2011, 10:24:27 AM »

the tach has been zip tied to the adjustable backplate for 2 days

naitram · « **Reply #95 on:** April 04, 2011, 10:25:08 AM »

time to cut of the zip tie

naitram · « **Reply #96 on:** April 04, 2011, 10:25:50 AM »

other side

naitram · « **Reply #97 on:** April 04, 2011, 10:26:59 AM »

from under, the bracket is just a bit taller then the tach, but a perfect match from the top

miker · « **Reply #98 on:** April 04, 2011, 11:51:50 AM »

Yup...looks better unruint.

Spiderman · « **Reply #99 on:** April 04, 2011, 12:39:19 PM »

Neal - - sooner or later you knew somebody was gonna ask, so why not me.

How much have you got tied up in your PurpleSerk now ?

I've lost track of all the things you've done to it.

B B

naitram · « **Reply #100 on:** April 04, 2011, 01:15:33 PM »

Quote from: Spiderman on April 04, 2011, 12:39:19 PM

Neal - - sooner or later you knew somebody was gonna ask, so why not me.

How much have you got tied up in your PurpleSerk now ?

I've lost track of all the things you've done to it.

B B

ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

i've lost count

greglyon · « **Reply #101 on:** April 04, 2011, 01:59:07 PM »

Quote from: naitram on April 04, 2011, 01:15:33 PM

ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm i've lost count

past girlfriends and money spent on your bike are things better left alone

miker · « **Reply #102 on:** April 04, 2011, 02:20:35 PM »

Invocation of "Manrule"....

Hogsbreath rule of $750 dollahs is standard answer for me, jussaynzall...

Applies to arms purchases as well...

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DICKW · « **Reply #103 on:** April 04, 2011, 03:10:35 PM »

Ok I'll be the idiot...........what is that thing?

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Talon · « **Reply #104 on:** April 04, 2011, 03:13:52 PM »

A digital tach.

http://www.speedwayinstruments.com/products/microtach.html

mjb765 · « **Reply #105 on:** April 04, 2011, 03:13:57 PM »

Quote from: DICKW on April 04, 2011, 03:10:35 PM

Ok I'll be the idiot...........what is that thing??

Read all about it....

http://www.speedwayinstruments.com/products/microtach.html

DICKW · « **Reply #106 on:** April 04, 2011, 05:37:24 PM »

Quote from: mjb765 on April 04, 2011, 03:13:57 PM

Read all about it....

http://www.speedwayinstruments.com/products/microtach.html

From the reading..............."most installs are less than an hour."

Sorry I had to do it

Talon · « **Reply #107 on:** April 21, 2011, 08:47:27 AM »

Well Neal, what's the verdict on the front end and shocks? Or are you still pushing your snow blower around?

Craig

naitram · « **Reply #108 on:** April 21, 2011, 09:29:58 AM »

only put about 1 tank full of miles on so far. between the suspension changes and new handlebars i'm still getting settled in to the changes.

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