Mikey
got muscles in his head that ain't never been used
No I was especially careful to not move anything as that generally means disaster for me
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Mikey
got muscles in his head that ain't never been used
Mikey
got muscles in his head that ain't never been used
You wouldn't think that would make much difference but ..
I noticed it too and will return it back to where it was
I noticed it too and will return it back to where it was
Mikey
got muscles in his head that ain't never been used
Normally points to the front of the bike. If that's the way it was the brake shoes have bedded in that way. You could pull the wheel and spin the shaft 180 if you wanted too.
Mikey
got muscles in his head that ain't never been used
I have to take another look at the setup and where it is now
I took photos before disassembly to keep everything the same
It's just strange to go from good brakes to none
I have to review my work putting it back together again
I can move the lever to a different area on the splined shaft but ... It's like something I'm not seeing moved from before assembly to after assembly
I took photos before disassembly to keep everything the same
It's just strange to go from good brakes to none
I have to review my work putting it back together again
I can move the lever to a different area on the splined shaft but ... It's like something I'm not seeing moved from before assembly to after assembly
You should not have removed the lever when you removed the wheel.
Mikey
got muscles in his head that ain't never been used
It seemed the best way if i marked it
Boy, you sure can make a simple job complicated, lol. I guess that's why they have bike shops. I never break the chain or remove the lever from the splined shaft. You just remove the brake rod from the lever is all .....
The Blackjack is a wonderful thing. Being a screw jack, it lets you precisely set the bike's height exactly where you need it. In this regard, hydraulic jacks suck the balls, lol. With the Blackjack, you lift the bike just enough to get the weight off the wheel so the axle easily slides out. Then you jack it high enough to roll the wheel out and back in. Finally, lower the bike so the axle hole aligns with the swingarm slot and slip the axle back in. It's so nice and so easy. One of the best motorcycle tool investments I've ever made.
The Blackjack is a wonderful thing. Being a screw jack, it lets you precisely set the bike's height exactly where you need it. In this regard, hydraulic jacks suck the balls, lol. With the Blackjack, you lift the bike just enough to get the weight off the wheel so the axle easily slides out. Then you jack it high enough to roll the wheel out and back in. Finally, lower the bike so the axle hole aligns with the swingarm slot and slip the axle back in. It's so nice and so easy. One of the best motorcycle tool investments I've ever made.
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Mikey
got muscles in his head that ain't never been used
I used to take the bikes to a mechanic but they get busy this time of year so I thought I could do this simple operation by my self
I found a bike shop fairly local and today it goes out there
I guess you might call me mechanically inept at best but it's all new to me
And I overthink things
Thanks for the info maybe I should ask for help before I get into trouble...
I didn't know I could pull the axle out with out getting into more trouble
I found a bike shop fairly local and today it goes out there
I guess you might call me mechanically inept at best but it's all new to me
And I overthink things
Thanks for the info maybe I should ask for help before I get into trouble...
I didn't know I could pull the axle out with out getting into more trouble
Its all in learning. No foul unless you break something. Just think, next time will be a breeze.
With a manual, right tools and the collective knowledge of experience on this forum there's not too much left you can't do.
Preface forum inquiriy posts with "Any tricks when doing _________?". The next step is waiting for a response.......
Sending your bike to a mechanic? Almost akin to a young wife going to a batchelorette party with a few hundred dollar bills. She might come back better.......
With a manual, right tools and the collective knowledge of experience on this forum there's not too much left you can't do.
Preface forum inquiriy posts with "Any tricks when doing _________?". The next step is waiting for a response.......
Sending your bike to a mechanic? Almost akin to a young wife going to a batchelorette party with a few hundred dollar bills. She might come back better.......
Mikey
got muscles in his head that ain't never been used
Yeah if I would have known about being able to pull the axle without causing any problems it would have the job so much easier
I guess this is a good lesson to ask first and do second
As my old boss would say cut it twice and it's still to short
Thanks !!
I guess this is a good lesson to ask first and do second
As my old boss would say cut it twice and it's still to short
Thanks !!
One spline on the brake arm means a world of difference and as far as the dot on the spline, it’s easy to install it backwards and it does make a slight difference. The “ramp” for the shoes is a little different. It’s very slight but does make a difference in stopping.
Mikey
got muscles in his head that ain't never been used
I will put it back to where it was and see what happens
Thanks !!
Thanks !!
To remove master link; set a flat face drift here
and tap it out.
and tap it out.
Mikey
got muscles in his head that ain't never been used
Is it easier to do that when it's on the sprocket so it's held solid ?
I was thinking I could go the HF and get a chain breaker grind the tip flat and use that to push out the link that way
You know overthink it rather than take the easy way (maybe they have a power driven one LOL )
Thanks!!!
I was thinking I could go the HF and get a chain breaker grind the tip flat and use that to push out the link that way
You know overthink it rather than take the easy way (maybe they have a power driven one LOL )
Thanks!!!
Mikey
got muscles in his head that ain't never been used
And I could have just slid out the axle with ought messing things up ?
Is your master link still on there and together? Jeez , leave it and you can put the wheel back on the way it is.
Yup…
Yes on the sprocket adds support unless you have a pro quality chain breaker.
I think I'd stay away from chin-con tools on this one. I have an older motion pro that's a great tool but is a bit fiddly to set for the task at hand.
I think I'd stay away from chin-con tools on this one. I have an older motion pro that's a great tool but is a bit fiddly to set for the task at hand.
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