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Posted by CDNRatMan
- October 20, 2017, 22:19:15 PM Tfrank:
http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?action=articles;sa=view;article=225
http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?action=articles;sa=view;article=226
if you read those over it is really a very simple and painless job. I am going to say the hardest part is to have the same pull on the feeler gauge at all times, and that you will only learn with practice and time. Make sure that the spark plug tube stays down in the engine otherwise you will never get the cover off. The rear cover is just a matter of really just moving it about and pissing around with it and it will simply fall into place. Comfortable chair to sit in or a lift so you can stand and be comfortable makes a big difference. My buddy who is a Kawasaki mechanic can do this in a few moments....seems to take forever to remove the seat, remove the tank, , remove the wires, remove the plugs, remove the covers, now it is easy....lol....
Posted by Tfrank59
- October 20, 2017, 18:37:38 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on October 18, 2017, 20:24:29 PMreminds me I should do/check the valves on mine this winter--never done it yet and I've clocked around 13K since I bought it in 2015. Not looking forward to it but your thread makes it seem not too painful (except maybe that rear valve cover!)So for the winter projects this winter:
Red Bike:
oil change;
rad fluid change been 2 years;
valve check as I put on a bit over 10,000 kms this season;
check the tires for wear;
new mud flaps;
lug and grease all bearings;Beige bike;
17959 km on the clock and not sure when anything was done so:
new rear shock;
new front springs;
new seat;
fix missing zerk fitting on the tie rod;
front engine guard;
LED spot lights;
Travel trunk;
new sprockets and chain;
powder coat rims;
spoke covers;
front hub cover;
Drifter Shifter;
front and rear hi vis lights;
paint job ideas;
handlebars;
stereo system;
not sure what else I am going to get done....or do.......
Posted by JagLite
- October 20, 2017, 17:50:53 PMExcellent list. 
I need to make a similar list or I will forget what I planned to do. 
Posted by CDNRatMan
- October 18, 2017, 20:24:29 PMSo for the winter projects this winter:
Red Bike:
oil change;
rad fluid change been 2 years;
valve check as I put on a bit over 10,000 kms this season;
check the tires for wear;
new mud flaps;
lug and grease all bearings;
Beige bike;
17959 km on the clock and not sure when anything was done so:
new rear shock;
new front springs;
new seat;
fix missing zerk fitting on the tie rod;
front engine guard;
LED spot lights;
Travel trunk;
new sprockets and chain;
powder coat rims;
spoke covers;
front hub cover;
Drifter Shifter;
front and rear hi vis lights;
paint job ideas;
handlebars;
stereo system;
not sure what else I am going to get done....or do.......