K9 Rebuild/Upgrade

[Mickmorris]

Appreciate it...really do. I'm sure there was something that went back together easy, but I swear I can't remember what it was. What I remember is everything that DIDN'T go back together easy! I will say this, I feel pretty good about the rebuild. Although many things I had to do two or three times to get it right. Looking at the bike I think I could finish everything in two or three days if I had the rest of the parts. I'll check on the fenders next week and Space Coast said they'll be finished around 5th December. Almost finished with the rear brake caliper...polishing it up now. My back is killing me! What I've learned the most is that it's alot more fun riding this thing than working on it!

You’re doing a fantastic job! I have thoroughly enjoyed following along on your journey! Keep up the good work and make sure you have someone take a video when you go on the first ride!!

 

[82ndAirborne]

Thanks Mick...you guys have been with me all the way on this. This is a list of what's left.
1. Install Front Wheel
2. Rebuild Front Brake Caliper (Then install)
3. Install Rear Brake Caliper
4. License Plate
5. Kickstand
6. Speedometer (Bezel was scratched-rechrome
7. Front Fender
8. Rear Fender & Tail Light wires
9. Brake side Forward Control
10. Transmission Cover & Switch
11. Air Ride Components & Wires
12. Bleed Front & Rear Brakes
13. Install Front Rocker Box Cover
14. Install Oil Cooler & Stash Tube
15. Cam Cover

Seems like quite a list but most of it installs easily...I hope! I've purchased everything that goes inside the primary and plan to let my paint guy install it all for me. While he's doing that I'll send the Primary Outer Cover for rechroming. I've got a new Inner so he can start the work. I'll keep the bike in storage until he's ready to install it, also he'll do the frame touch up. Last thing I hope to get is the FSD Exhaust...we'll wait and see about that. Finally, I'll take it for the Ceramic Coating. I expect it will be at least March before its all done. That puts me close to riding season! I've gone completely through this bike, everything was either purchased new, rechromed, or rebuilt...every bearing, bushing, and bolt. If the weather holds out I'll try and get a few more weekends of work in before I take it to storage.

 

[82ndAirborne]

Rear Caliper before & after. Man what a job that was.

 

[82ndAirborne]

That looks just like the one he did for me not long ago. Runs like a champ once dialed in.
Snag a set of these to make those jet changes a bit easier. Plus they look pretty slick.

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Really appreciate you turning me on to the brass bolts...like you said, they really do look good as well as helping to change out jets. I've never noticed these before. Got the front wheel mounted and the Shifter side Forward Control.