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Posted by OR Seedman
- October 18, 2017, 19:31:03 PMok...cap is ordered and I will need to see about having some new brackets made properly....
Posted by Troll
- October 18, 2017, 18:39:59 PMYou have to replace the bevel gear cap, it's a one use only part. The seat brackets are not serviced. There are some diagrams with measurements on this web site.
Posted by OR Seedman
- October 18, 2017, 17:00:19 PMSo...as some of you know, I picked up a 2001 1500 to go with my 800. It had a blown bevel gear bearing and had not been very well taken care of by the previous owner....I have done the bearing and re-mounted the engine, so now I have some questions (I have been looking for answers in the manual and in diagrams....can't find what I am looking for there).
I need info on the following:
1. how to mount the ignition switch and choke cable in the original location (PO moved to same location as an 800...but was very poorly mounted and moved around a lot)
2. is there an 'O" ring that goes on the bevel gear housing cap? the cap is very loose....after cleaning all the gunk off of it, it won't stay in....just falls right out. there is a recess in the housing that looks like it would be for an O ring, but I can't find one in any parts diagrams....
3. Seat mounting brackets.. are they available or do they only come with a new seat? The PO must have lost the originals, because he made some out of angled hinges (cut the hinge in half and bent the ends to mount them to the seat...they are not the correct length.. I can't find them in any parts diagrams except on the seat....no separate part number..
I also have to replace the gas cap (PO butchered the original one trying to attach a fancy chrome cover....it is all hacked up and almost half is missing...) the rear brake switch and the fuel sending unit...the gauge is not working....
Once I get all the little things taken care of, I am going to get started on the paint....I will probably brush and roll the frame, since the bike is almost completely stripped down right now..when done, I will post before and after pics...
thanks in advance for any help provided....