Taking apart my 800 for a refurbish.

Started by Rlearmont, November 08, 2020, 15:31:45 PM

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greenbarn

That's a bummer - I saw your other post as well on gas tanks.    Better check for used tanks from another Drifter or classic..      Got pics of it after it's painted???

No Worries

Rlearmont

It?s all painted and put back together. After a 16 mile shake down test ride, I found out that I sanded a pin hole in the gas tank when I was getting it ready to paint. 


greenbarn

Be careful, LOL...   When I tore down the 800, it took me about 2 years to get it finished.

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geewago


mittico68

WOW! Too bad.
I think that if you don't care about your bike, well you didn't deserve her.
Take good care of her and good luck with your fixing.

I love my swingin' bike!

chief

Slainte mhaith - Good Health - Cheers

'02 Vulcan Drifter 1500

Rlearmont

I started taking apart my 800 for some OVERDUE maintenance.
I purchased the bike last year with 46,000 miles on it.
The handling was so bad I decided to check the steering head bearings and figured while I was at it, I would strip it down, and make a few upgrades.
So far I found the PO was running 17/42 gears.
The steering head bearings just about fell apart when I removed them.
I don't think the rims have been cleaned since the last time the tires were changed.
The upper fork tube covers were both badly damaged
The handlebars are bent
2 dents in the gas tank.
Brake pads paper thin.
Spark plugs black.
1 exhaust stud broke off.

I can only imagine what else I find.
Glad I ordered a shim kit for the valves

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