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Posted by Troll
- August 02, 2014, 08:49:22 AMYou only have 10 days.....
Posted by greenbarn
- August 01, 2014, 22:00:08 PMsneak peek.... finally making some progress.... It might actually get done this year. 
Posted by greenbarn
- July 05, 2014, 09:03:08 AMWell, I figured 1) they're 11 years old, 2) they're only $15 a set 3) I have the wheels off for tires anyway 4) they are one of those parts that failure leaves you unsafe or stranded 5) don't want to have to do any more to it for a while so seemed like a good thing to do for preventative maintenance.
Posted by Bucko
- July 05, 2014, 00:01:36 AMWheel bearings? Is there a reason why you think they need to be replaced? In theory they should be good for the life of the bike (whatever that is).
I pulled the rear wheel bearings out of my 31 year old high mileage Honda (thinking that it was time that they needed to be replaced) and there was nothing wrong with them - they still had the original lube. Of course, the act of removing them damages them (in some capacity) so I put new ones in but i realized the fronts probably didn't really need to be done as there were no indications there were any problems. In any case, the new ones I put in were dual seal and the old ones I took out were only sealed on one side so I'm pretty sure the new ones will be good for the life of the rider 
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Posted by greenbarn
- July 01, 2014, 06:49:19 AMDon't get too excited....that's just "custom", as in "aftermarket", "non-stock", nothing special, just a kuryakyn. The 800 came with one, and I kind of liked it.
Pictures to come...
Posted by CDNRatMan
- July 01, 2014, 00:57:43 AMcustom brake pedal......well let us see this work of art.....
Posted by greenbarn
- June 30, 2014, 22:46:04 PMProgress is SLOW, but at least there's a little:
1 2-tone paint, some chrome fender trim, fender tip, Parts at the painter
1A. Custom tank emblem (Maybe) Still in planning stages
2. ceramic pads front and rear, and flush brake fluids Parts on site
3. progressive front springs DONE
4. Neck bearings, and grease zerk mod DONE
5. handlebar risers, grips, different mirrors In Progress
6. front and rear tires, tubes, rim strips, and wheel bearings. Parts on site
7. headlight & spot light hoods, re-route/repair wiring, new headlamp bulb In Progress
8. clutch upgrade Parts on site
9. change out the horn In Progress
10. relocate rectifierIn Progress
11. change oil, flush coolant In Progress
12, rubber mount exhaust In Progress
13. spark plugs Parts on site
14. drive shaft cover, and maybe a special mod In Progress
15. custom tail light/turn signals In Progress
16. custom brake pedal DONE
17. service rear gearbox and driveshaft Not started yet
18. power commander / air mods Parts on site
19. change windshield mount and/or windshield and/or cut down Still looking at options
20. fab a luggage rack Still looking at options
21. windshield lowers Still looking at options
Posted by greenbarn
- June 22, 2014, 11:31:38 AMOK, Ratman, I updated the list with status on all of them. Should be good. I even added an item.... You're right, some are pretty easy and won't take long. Others are a lot more involved and will take several hours!!
1 2-tone paint, some chrome fender trim, fender tip, Part off, ready to go to painter
1A. Custom tank emblem (Maybe) Still in planning stages
2. ceramic pads front and rear, and flush brake fluids Parts on site
3. progressive front springs Parts on site
4. Neck bearings, and grease zirk mod In Progress
5. handlebar risers, grips, different mirrors Parts on site
6. front and rear tires, tubes, rim strips, and wheel bearings. Parts on site
7. headlight & spot light hoods, re-route/repair wiring, new headlamp bulb In Progress
8. clutch upgrade waiting on parts
9. change out the horn Parts on site
10. relocate rectifier In Progress
11. change oil, flush coolant Parts on site
12, rubber mount exhaust In Progress
13. spark plugs Parts on site
14. drive shaft cover, and maybe a special mod Parts on site
15. custom tail light/turn signals Parts on site
16. custom brake pedal Parts on site
17. service rear gearbox and driveshaft Not started yet
18. power commander / air mods Parts on site
19. change windshield mount and/or windshield and/or cut down Still looking at options
20. fab a luggage rack Still looking at options
21. windshield lowers Still looking at options
Posted by CDNRatMan
- June 22, 2014, 10:03:27 AM Ok now that is not my list because you have some blanks in there, what does that mean?
#12; 17; 19; 20; 21; you are not worried about these projects or they are just there for fluff?
I have a really nice set of risers if you want them. (chrome)
#2 should be a few mins with your skill level.
#3 should be a cake walk for you, you have done this before and know how.
#6 your a tire guy nuff said.......
#9 you helped me and with Troll's efforts we know it works....
#11 should be done after supper one evening
wait you work at the tire shop you are the boss (ok you and I know who is the real boss) but this should be done you have all day to tinker....lol.....
Posted by greenbarn
- June 22, 2014, 09:35:55 AMLets just hope it gets done by then 
Posted by Troll
- June 22, 2014, 07:38:32 AMI can hardly wait to see this critter in person. I think I'll just drop in at your shop on the way to your house on the 11th...My routing software puts me in your area before 5 pm...
Posted by greenbarn
- June 21, 2014, 23:38:06 PMSo it's time to start the "Done by Drift-In" project list.
When I got the bike last November, I noticed the neck bearings were bad. Then this spring I noticed the thing has the dreaded Vulcan Clutch Disorder. Then, there is also the one or two minor mods I wanted to do to make her pretty. So I got serious last week, and got started. Plans are to get as much of this done in the next couple weeks, to get it back on the road, and get some miles in before the trip to Drift-in. So here's my list, Ratman Style:
1 2-tone paint, some chrome fender trim, fender tip, Part off, ready to go to painter
2. ceramic pads front and rear, and flush brake fluids Parts on site
3. progressive front springs Parts on site
4. Neck bearings, and grease zirk mod In Progress
5. handlebar risers, grips, different mirrors Parts on site
6. front and rear tires, tubes, rim strips, and wheel bearings. Parts on site
7. headlight & spot light hoods, re-route/repair wiring, new headlamp bulb In Progress
8. clutch upgrade waiting on parts
9. change out the horn Parts on site
10. relocate rectifier In Progress
11. change oil, flush coolant Parts on site
12, rubber mount exhaust In Progress
13. spark plugs Parts on site
14. drive shaft cover, and maybe a special mod Parts on site
15. custom tail light/turn signals Parts on site
16. custom brake pedal Parts on site
17. service rear gearbox and driveshaft Not started yet
18. power commander / air mods Parts on site
19. change windshield mount and/or windshield and/or cut down Still looking at options
20. fab a luggage rack Still looking at options
21. windshield lowers Still looking at options
This should keep me busy for a couple weeks.