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« on: May 15, 2011, 08:12:38 AM » |
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Finally got the rear wheel puller yesterday. The splines on the wheel and hub look good and well greased. I haven't pulled the diff yet. Thought I would work on the exhaust a little while everything is so easy to get to. Will have the caliper finished Monday evening and ready to go back on. Will flush the rear brake system as well. I hope the ujoint and splines look as good as those on the wheel. Keep your fingers crossed for me!
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« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2011, 09:33:52 AM » |
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« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2011, 10:41:47 AM » |
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Thanx Don!
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« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2011, 12:00:36 PM » |
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I heard somewhere your U-Joint better look good.
Maybe hard to find.
AL
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« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2011, 12:30:21 PM » |
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Big Al, I sure hope it is in good condition! I haven't ridden the fat lady in a few weeks now and I'm getting withdrawals pretty bad.
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« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2011, 07:57:37 PM » |
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Dubs-here is wishin and ahopin it's all good when ya open er up.Lucked out good on mine-hope you do the same. Them withdrawals is bad-mine was on the lift right at 6 yes 6 weeks. Next time-i'm a gonna have all my parts BEFORE i raise her up. Course-mama in the hospital little over a week and a half will slow ya down to. She are all better now and back to work. The valk are all better also. With all that-i still managed to ride a little every month since i bought her. Got her end of june 2010 and NEVER laid it up for winter. Living in the ozarks has some rewards. RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2011, 05:17:33 AM » |
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Old2soon, thanks for wishing all goes well. I suppose I should have done this 4 months ago. Right now I'm looking at doing more than needs to be done while she is on the lift. But I need to ride, man!
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« Reply #7 on: May 16, 2011, 08:07:27 AM » |
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dubs-case ya ain't figured this out yet-if memory serves-four months ago is what we round these here parts call WINTER-good time to lay up your ride for required work maint etc etc.  Funny how with the weather warming up we get more in a hurry to get er done and ride.  Like i said-i was laid up 6 weeks on the lift. My bad no one elses. I feel your pain and B T W i'm goin for a ride today.  Peace out bro.  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #8 on: May 16, 2011, 11:41:45 AM » |
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The caliper is back together and ready to install. I'll bleed the rear brake tonight and pull the diff and look at the driveshaft and ujoint. I have the seals and all to go back together. Get everything cleaned regreased and maybe back together by Friday. I have to teach this weekend but I may get to ride it to class Saturday and Sunday. I was too busy riding all winter to down the ole girl; but probably should have anyway!
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« Reply #9 on: May 16, 2011, 11:45:56 AM » |
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Glad all seems be be going well with the project. Wish I had someone nearby that could hold my hand while I attempt the same- but I's ascared
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« Reply #10 on: May 16, 2011, 09:24:00 PM » |
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Glad all seems be be going well with the project. Wish I had someone nearby that could hold my hand while I attempt the same- but I's ascared
With the help available on this board i was able to do all required maint myself. Well this board a clymer manual and a honda service manual. Some one else said-the first time is the learning curve. After that a little easier. It really isn't as hard as your mind is telling you it is. RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #11 on: May 17, 2011, 04:52:51 AM » |
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This isn't really that hard so far. It is my first time doing maintenance on a Valk. Just taking my time and reading my manuals to make sure I don't miss anything.
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« Reply #12 on: May 17, 2011, 06:18:38 AM » |
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It's just that reading all the posts about this for the last couple of years that I've owned my fat lady seem to intimidate the crap outta me-
I know that I have to just jump right in with eyes wide open but......
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