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Jeff K
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« on: July 14, 2012, 05:31:42 PM »
New tire on the VTX rear
Final drive maintenance on the VTX
Polish the wheels and lower chrome
Change the oil and final drive oil

My bike needed a whole bunch more

New rear 200/50-18 Me880
Replaced the nasty looking swing arm
Serviced the final drive and painted it too
Cleaned the injectors, and fuel filter
changed all the fluids and filters
Fixed two leaky blower tubes
Replaced some damaged chrome covers
Found and resolved (hopefully) my mysterious fuel pump issue
Clean, polish, Clean, polish, Clean, polish, Clean, polish, Clean, polish, Clean, polish, Clean, polish, Clean, polish,  Clean, polish...

Oh, and I welded up a new set of glass packs. It was just getting too loud for long trips.

Man this bike is getting old.  Cry

Not done but tomorrow is another day...
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Thunderbolt
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« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2012, 06:21:57 PM »
I think we all have a touch of it in us.  Just some last minute thoughts, like well I REALLY should check that final drive. Smiley
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BigAl
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« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2012, 06:32:30 PM »
Lubed my Belt Yesterday.

NOt
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SirLancelot
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« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2012, 06:45:36 PM »
What's a belt on a bike for? use mine for holding up my pants, so I guess you have something needing support  Wink
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Jeff K
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« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2012, 06:49:35 PM »
Quote from: SirLancelot on July 14, 2012, 06:45:36 PM
What's a belt on a bike for? use mine for holding up my pants, so I guess you have something needing support  Wink

Mine are spinning my cams...  cooldude
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old2soon
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« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2012, 06:55:30 PM »
My front tire not that old. New D/S rear. Tracked down my dry bag today and the liight colored T shirts. Do the oil change next week bout mid week. Roll north next saturday to meet my brother somewhere on I-44 east of Rolla Mo. Next Sunday morning head to Inzane at ground zero.  cooldude OH YEAH.  2funny RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2012, 08:04:42 PM »
Quote from: Jeff K on July 14, 2012, 05:31:42 PM
New tire on the VTX rear
Final drive maintenance on the VTX
Polish the wheels and lower chrome
Change the oil and final drive oil

My bike needed a whole bunch more

New rear 200/50-18 Me880
Replaced the nasty looking swing arm
Serviced the final drive and painted it too
Cleaned the injectors, and fuel filter
changed all the fluids and filters
Fixed two leaky blower tubes
Replaced some damaged chrome covers
Found and resolved (hopefully) my mysterious fuel pump issue
Clean, polish, Clean, polish, Clean, polish, Clean, polish, Clean, polish, Clean, polish, Clean, polish, Clean, polish,  Clean, polish...

Oh, and I welded up a new set of glass packs. It was just getting too loud for long trips.

Man this bike is getting old.  Cry

Not done but tomorrow is another day...


    Where have I been Shocked !!! Didn't know you had a VTX
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Jeff K
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« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2012, 08:24:43 PM »
Joanne bought a 1300C in 2004. It's been a good bike. I put a Hoppe faring and champion bags on it. Good bike.
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Dave Ritsema
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« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2012, 09:09:10 PM »
How is that old Wing coming alone?
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HayHauler
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« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2012, 09:17:38 PM »
Same here Jeff.
New front Avon.  
Serviced rear drive and replaced u-joint.
New rear end oil.  
New rear brakes.  
New rear bearings/seal.  
Ordered new highway pegs today.  
New drink butler 32 oz mounted and ready to go.
New camelbak (70 oz).
New Joe Rocket Phoenix jacket. (1 size smaller)
Working on bolts and spacers for saddle bag rails.  
Washed and waxed with McGuires premium polymer.  

Now to pack my bag and get ready to go.

Hay Cool
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Jeff K
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« Reply #10 on: July 15, 2012, 06:35:06 AM »
Quote from: Dave Ritsema on July 14, 2012, 09:09:10 PM
How is that old Wing coming alone?

It was going just fine until...
I decided to build a bigger powder coating oven. That project took longer than expected.
Kids came to visit
Took Our granddaughter on vacation
etc.

Life keeps getting in the way!

Seriously thinking about supercharging it.  Grin
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flamingobabe #44
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« Reply #11 on: July 15, 2012, 10:27:05 AM »
we're excited to see y'all....
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Dave Ritsema
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« Reply #12 on: July 15, 2012, 11:35:25 AM »
Seriously thinking about supercharging it.  Grin
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I would expect no less.  Grin

Would love to see some pics of your progress sometime.
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