The Chopper Dave lift day {major pics}

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Gas Man

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Ya know... even though that Dave guy is a carrot snapper he's still a good bud. So I'll forgive the carrot offenses and he can get in some lift time.

He shipped me a box of his oils, and other various mods he wanted to get install. He put in some more carrots even after I told him my eye sight was fine... :loony: :lol:

So after our "show fest" day as shown here
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/e...chopper-show-aug-9th-2008-a-3.html#post105332

We got the K9 on the lift and back to clean... ready for Sunday's all day wrenchin





So from the continuation from Sat night we got his K&N cleaned and then re-oiled.



Then we pulled the plugs to drain the oil from the oil bag and primary..,

Pulled the inspection cover on the primary... checked the chain and it was good (by feel only thru that stupid small hole). But wanted to double check and make sure sense he has never saw the inside of his primary. Plus check that DREADED tranny input nut.



We decide to check the tranny nut, just as I did last weekend on T-Mack's mstiff. Loosen the clutch freeplay, loosen the clutch rod adjustment, pull the diaphram spring.. So I get my 30mm for the nut... the big bar... have dave grab the rear brake... I put the wrench on it... lay my hand on it and it spins... HAND FUCKIN TIGHT!! WTF!!! Another bad dog tranny nut!!



Clean the threads, blow them dry and to remove any debris... red loctite the crap out of the nut... get the torque wrench...grab the rear brake dave... HEEVE N HOE... 100 ft lbs BITCH


Put it back together, and get ready for some more..


Dave adds the motor oil and primary oil


Hook up the scavenger and run out a quart of garbage oil from the oil lines and case


Clean up the K&P filter...


BAM... that service is D.O.N.E.

Onwards and upwards...

We do my newest mod, which is to double nut the exhaust flange bolts for added security that you won't loose one

Shown in this thread
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/technical/6752-exhaust-studs-nuts-double-your-nut.html#post105343





Then I remember that I heard a noise coming from Dave's bike yesterday. It sounded like a loose and rattling exhaust baffle... so I look up... and looksy at what I see

Broken baffle, the only thing holding it in, was what was left of the bolt, and the only thing holding the bolt in was the heat shield keeping it from backing out...

Not a bad call by me from just a sound... so we got some new hardware from my parts bin... and new bolt, some washers and a nylon lock nut


BAM


Put the heat shield back on..


More projects...

Waterproofing... as seeen in threads like so...http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/how/955-saving-your-plate-light-water-damage.html

Pulled the front LEDs



Pulled the plate apart and preped it for waterproofing


Yanked the rear LEDs


Sprayed them all with the silicone board sealant


Attacked the plate frame for the vertical flaw. The wire channel can and does collect water.


Drill a hole in the bottom of the channel



Then sealed the extra/non-used holes in the backing plate with silicone


Onward to the connector waterproofing
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/how/218-how-where-shrink-wrap-your-wires.html

Then we pulled his gas tank... a nice setup these K9's have




Protect the paint


OFF


The BDM way



Found some frame damage that the BDM dealer tech had replaced the tank bushings but obviously didn't do anything about this


So we covered it and then taped over it... will need to possible paint it the next time we pull the tank.

Our waterproofed way



Don't forget some of the hidden ones under the side covers


Then with the tank off, got ready to install a pingle fuel filter
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/technical/111-good-fuel-filter.html


Make the cut, using the dremel to cut the braided and the knife to cut the rubber


Nice deal


Some BLING BLING courtsey of Low Down Chop Shop




Brinks came out to play... then wifey dropped some food for the boy... dig in!


Then we installed his Cruise Mate for some added highway comfort



It was cool to be wrenchin all day, riding may be better, but you got to take care of your buds. Looks like neighbor Tom with his Ultra Classic and Seatmaker are next on the agenda...

Hope you had a good time, enjoyed the lift/wrenchin time, and the hospitality was good. You're always welcome at my crib Dave!!!
 
Chopper Dave

Chopper Dave

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Thanks again Gas!:2thumbs: I had a great time....and learned some new shit also!! I left Gas's house around 7:15pm Sunday night and got home around 8:45pm....bike ran great! no problems at all.....clutch felt the best it has ever been.....Gas is the man!! I appreciate everything him and his wife did for me....they are good people for sure....I was just glad to make it home and not hit fuckin rain again......now I am glad I am waterproofed:whoop:
 
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Gas Man

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Glad to hear the bike ran great! I figured it would. It was alot of work that we got done in a short amount of time really.

Glad you had a good time... just goes to show... good hospitality isn't just a southern thing... :2thumbs:
 
ALO

ALO

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Hey GASMAN if you ever want to come on down to Jacksonville Fl and see the Jaguars play let me know I could use some help with all of the above. There is nobody around here that I have meet that enjoys wrenching unless they are charging around 70.00 an hour. It sure does help to have someone so knowledgable and willing to help out a fellow rider.:cheers:
 
Chopper Dave

Chopper Dave

SIICK!!!
ALO said:
Hey GASMAN if you ever want to come on down to Jacksonville Fl and see the Jaguars play let me know I could use some help with all of the above. There is nobody around here that I have meet that enjoys wrenching unless they are charging around 70.00 an hour. It sure does help to have someone so knowledgable and willing to help out a fellow rider.:cheers:
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hell yeah!!:whoop:
yep....Gas and his wife are some of the most generous people I know!:2thumbs: I had a chance to do the how-to's with him and learned alot too!
the night before it took Gas and I a little over 4 hours to clean both bikes from the rain we had Saturday! It was a weekend I won't forget....:D
 
Throttle Jockey

Throttle Jockey

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Thats just friggin awesome! That right there is what makes this site and its members the very best! You can sure tell you guys up North know how to throw down some good old hospitality.
I know where I want to go if I ever end up in Michigan!

TJ
 
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Big Ron

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There isn't much I could say that hasn't already been said.

Great job guys. We all gain from your effort.

I wish I could contribute more but my dog is running so f-in good.
 
RRRUFF

RRRUFF

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Hey let me just echo everyone else here. Good post as usual and great pictures, I love pictures. My buddy just got an 06 K9 and I just got lift. I think he is bringing it over this weekend to change the fluids and if he has time will do some of these checks on his K9 also.

"GAS (how to) MAN".

Thanks!
 
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Whistler

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Where'd You Get The Blue Tape?

Thanks for the informative photos. Where'd you get the blue tape you use to protect finishes?

:up: :up: :up:
 
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Gas Man

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Yep "painters tape" that I about only use for the garage now... I get sick of it working for shit when painting in the house. They got this new frog or gecko or somin tape (green) that works better for actual painting.

Thanks guys... I just try to do to others as I would want done to myself... its a commandment, a moral and a way I believe a man should act.

Further, it adds to my expierence and picture collection.
 
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