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Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 03, 2014, 19:49:30 PM I did post that the local Honda Dealer was getting the shock for me, it was supposed to be here the 14/01/14, but the other day they moved the date back to mid Feb. So I am looking else were;
I did check here at Bike Bandit too and the results were $475.36 for the shock + $31.90 shipping and then customs and Brokerage fees upon arrival, so
I called a Kawasaki shop in Petawawa and they have quoted me $594.95, the one in Sudbury quoted me $595.20.
so I spent last night getting a list of the cost for this part;
Heritage cycle $499.76 free shipping in Canada
Canada's Motorcycle $481.91 free shipping in Canada
Cruiser Customizing $595.00 + $89.40 shipping, + customs and Brokerage fees upon arrival
Motorcycle SuperStore $475.99 + $29.99 + customs and Brokerage fees upon arrival
Phat Performance Parts $441.38 + $44.09 shipped to APO or $487.99 + $44.09 shipping and then customs and Brokerage fees upon arrival
found a couple on e bay and in most cases the import and brokerage fees are really high, not to include the shipping charges, and most do not ship to an APO so that route is out.
So this morning I decide to go to the local Kaw shop, and low and behold, new guy in the parts department. Seems the owner has moved his son and the other parts guy to the main store in Sturgeon Falls. So the new guy right off asked me if I had and prices in mind, when I asked about the shock, he was hunting for a book to find it and find the part number, so I gave him the part number from Progressive, and the SKU# from each of the sites above.
He did say that he would match the lowest price I could find in Canada from a dealer. So tomorrow I'll go back and ask if he has a part and a delivery date for me.
Posted by Troll
- January 03, 2014, 18:38:16 PMSeems to me you posted somewhere that the rear shock was back ordered through your local dealer, so here's a link to a place that claims to HAVE it: http://www.bikebandit.com/2000-kawasaki-vulcan-800-drifter-vn800c-shocks/n1166?m=149514&f=2
Posted by Drift1
- December 31, 2013, 16:09:37 PMI see the scoot is coming right along and should be all tuned up for drift-in 2014 . Glad most of your to do plans are coming right along 
Posted by CDNRatMan
- December 31, 2013, 15:00:28 PMThanks guys and yes the progress is coming along and pictures will be posted one the bike is being re assembled, mind some pictures have been posted under their own thread.
Posted by mittico68
- December 31, 2013, 13:53:30 PMQuote from: greenbarn on December 31, 2013, 13:30:41 PMWell, well, well. Looks like you've now got more stuff DONE than yet to be done! looks like great progress. Where are the pics?
Yeeeeah! PICS PLEASE 
btw: HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! (Here our countdown is: 3 hours left) 
Posted by greenbarn
- December 31, 2013, 13:30:41 PMWell, well, well. Looks like you've now got more stuff DONE than yet to be done! looks like great progress. Where are the pics?
Posted by CDNRatMan
- December 31, 2013, 09:06:04 AMWith Christmas over and the New Years celebrations will be over soon and then to get my projects back on track, and the list is getting shorter........
#1. Replace both set of brake pads, this will encompass, rebuilding both calipers and checking all hoses and cables involved in the operation of the brakes, DONE#2. Bike now has 33 some ks on it and not knowing if the valves have ever been checked or looked at that is in the plans for after xmas,waiting
#3. Seat is getting new foam and gel foam, sculpted and formed, by a local custom seat-maker, waiting at the seat place
#4. Replace front springs with 1500 Progressive springs and new oil, remove and check triple tree bearings and parts, DONE
#5. Replace rear shock, remove all the pivot points and bearings, grease fittings, check and replace as required, grease, re install,on order ETA 14/01/2014
#6. Add what will be black bumperettes to the rear fender, First coat of gloss black and drying, DONE
#7. Replacing all the chrome bullet heads with black ones, DONE
#8. Build the nacelle' paint it black and install it, have the parts here, decided to forego this mod because of the windscreen
#9. Replace handgrips, DONE
#10. Replace rear sprocket with 38T 0ne because of 0hi0 barn said to DONE
#11. Rear passenger folding floor boards. still hunting for the right ones
#12. Rectifier cover at the powder coater DONE
#13. Mystery project, project might be out because lack of finding correct parts required
#14. Second mystery project, still hunting up the parts
Ok so now to go and get the colour matched so I can fix a couple of spots on the fenders, then call the Mechanic to do the valves and we can now tee up a time and date to get that done. So everything is going along on time and with in my budget, now if Uncle Troll and Uncle Greenbarn get me my rear folding floor boards I could sign off another project...
Posted by CDNRatMan
- December 06, 2013, 22:09:30 PMok an update is in order.....
#1. Replace both set of brake pads, this will encompass, rebuilding both calipers and checking all hoses and cables involved in the operation of the brakes, DONE
#2. Bike now has 33 some ks on it and not knowing if the valves have ever been checked or looked at that is in the plans for after xmas,waiting
#3. Seat is getting new foam and gel foam, sculpted and formed, by a local custom seat-maker, waiting at the seat place
#4. Replace front springs with 1500 Progressive springs and new oil, remove and check triple tree bearings and parts, DONE
#5. Replace rear shock, remove all the pivot points and bearings, grease fittings, check and replace as required, grease, re install,on order ETA 14/01/2014
#6. Add what will be black bumperettes to the rear fender, First coat of gloss black and drying, DONE
#7. Replacing all the chrome bullet heads with black ones, DONE
#8. Build the nacelle' paint it black and install it, have the parts here, decided to forego this mod because of the windscreen
#9. Replace handgrips, DONE
#10. Replace rear sprocket with 38T 0ne because of 0hi0 barn said to DONE
#11. Rear passenger folding floor boards. still hunting for the right ones
#12. Rectifier cover at the powder coater
#13. Mystery project, project might be out because lack of finding correct parts required
#14. Second mystery project, still hunting up the parts
Posted by CDNRatMan
- November 24, 2013, 18:04:07 PMgrampsizing was never on my list but will talk it over with Dave. Project 11 and 12 are still waiting for parts and more info.
Posted by Drift1
- November 24, 2013, 13:59:54 PMYea I'd say so . I'm pretty sure your going to find there's no adjustment needed on your valves ratman . Better to be safe then sorry though , of course ! Wonder is all in tell for that grampsizing mod ? If it's just liminating the air box your half way there brother . Rejet the carb and BAM mystery 101 project done on your list 
Posted by pcarrell
- November 24, 2013, 13:14:12 PMSounds like Dave is a good friend to have!
Posted by CDNRatMan
- November 24, 2013, 11:39:52 AM I had a long chat with Dave (Certified Kaw Mechanic)
Here in this area it seems that a lot of the mechanics do not hold jobs for a long time, they get a good reputation, they work hard and are abused by their bosses, like Dave has been laid off for the winter and he is having issues with his bosses because he refuses to move boats, hot tubs and such around the show room..... anyway, he is reputed to be one of the better bike wrenches in the area, so.....
He had listened to my bike in the fall, and said it sounded really nice a tight. So he explained his idea and his plan to work on my bike. It can be done without engine removal, simply take off the tank, all the stuff up top and remove the air cleaning stuff. Then remove the valve covers, I near pooped when I saw how deep down my plugs were...lol.....I will also be posting some pictures as Dave said that would be fine, he has no issues with it, and I will credit him with doing the work. He also said that best case it is not going to be more then an inspection because everything is in the limits and bang on. So just waiting for him to call me back and let me know what day he is going to do it. I'll keep you posted.
Posted by kw-retrorider
- November 24, 2013, 05:02:34 AMRatman: looks like you are making good progress. I know you're not there yet, but do remember to report out on the valve lash as you find it before adjustment....for those of us waiting to do the same thing...or not. Thanks.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- November 23, 2013, 19:27:07 PMReally crappy weather outside so I put the paint booth back in place, the final coat of black on the bumperettes are now done and they are drying, and the paint booth is back to being a laundry room, and clothing drying area from snow covered clothing.....will let them cure for a few weeks and start to polish them with some good car wax. Bring the shine out on them.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- November 20, 2013, 21:06:26 PM Too late for that foolishness, they have been apart and hanging and dripping for the last few days. This weekend they will be done and ready to mount on the bike. I just have the steering head to check and grease then the forks back on and away we go.
As for the rear shock that is from the supplier and not sure why, but I'll have the front end back together and then the back is a piece of cake. forks, then valves, or rear shock and we are done the major work the rest is easy and will just move along.