Winter Time Maintenance

[BigDogBro1]

Hi All,

Well last season my 2007 Bulldog developed a small weep/leak in the front cylinder base gasket. So last Saturday Groundpounder (Tom) came over and we pulled it apart replaced the gasket and reassembled. It wasn't too bad of a job although I had been avoiding tearing my engine down. It took longer to clean and prep everything for reassembly than the teardown. I still have the tank, front exhaust pipe, coil cover and air filter yet to install after I do other maintenance while I have easier access. This is the first time the fuel tank has been off the bike so I did all the backbone wiring checks and connector grease. Everything looked good. Anyway, I'm looking forward to another fun riding season.

 

[BWG56]

That's a little more than winter maintenance, but it is a good time to take care of any problems. Was your wiring on top of the back bone or did you just move it up outta the way?

 

[BigDogBro1]

That's a little more than winter maintenance, but it is a good time to take care of any problems. Was your wiring on top of the back bone or did you just move it up outta the way?

It's normally routed on the top of the backbone, wrapped with a Velcro wire loom which is glued to the top of the frame tube.

 

[BigDogBro1]

Toms the man.

Yep. Tom came over after lunch and lent a hand which was needed to get the cylinder back over the piston, it's definitely a two man job. I had the teardown started to save time and just wanted to get the top end reassembled the same day.

 

[Billy the kid]

 

[BWG56]

It's normally routed on the top of the backbone, wrapped with a Velcro wire loom which is glued to the top of the frame tube.

Reason I asked was mine has always been on the side, I didn't realize there was enough room on the top of the back bone.

 

[awg]

Good way to forget the winter blues. I had my wife help me put my front cylinder back on. So I guess you can say its a two person job.....or man and wife job.....or boyfriend and girlfriend job. Either way its a job all right.

 

[BigDogBro1]

Reason I asked was mine has always been on the side, I didn't realize there was enough room on the top of the back bone.

I see you own a Mastiff which is a bit different frame and tank design. The front frame neck sits higher than the 2007 Bulldog. Look at the Mastiff electrical section in the BDM manual for your year bike a see where it is routed in the picture.

 

[Srodden]

That sure is one nice paint job Rob ! I too am looking forward to riding with you guys again this year

 

[awg]

You guys planning on going toOhio Bike Week this year?