That's rather odd the way you place the bike so far back on the lift. Is that because those center tie down U bolts get in the way of the centerstand tang? I don't even have those installed on mine .....
In the Air Force we used to say run it down 'till it strips, then back it off a half a turn.
That's rather odd the way you place the bike so far back on the lift. Is that because those center tie down U bolts get in the way of the centerstand tang? I don't even have those installed on mine .....
Remove the nut, clean as required, replace the washer, lube the stud and torque before you move to the next one. I'd suggest torquing to about 75% of final torque, then go around the lot with a final torque after they're all replaced.5T, Jim, having seen your advice it seems it will probably be ok to just loosen one nut at a time and replace the washer? Then do the torque-down of the lot.
Yikes, for sure, nothing looks as good as chrome.I've become used to the "new" look and it doesn't bother me
. . . When used on a Special, there's another minor issue with the 750 guard though. The cut-out for shock clearance was positioned for use on a Standard type model with more upright shocks. The more laid down shocks on the Special model will hit the front of the cut-out so some minor re-shaping is required . . .
- - - I'm also thinking of putting the 16" rear wheel back on. I think it looks better with the Special styling (angled side covers and seat edge). I did run it at first for a little while before swapping an 18" wheel in and was pleasantly surprised at how nice it rode. It didn't seem to adversely affect the handling much, if at all. I'd heard that the 16" rear slowed down steering and the ease of tossing the bike into corners, but it seemed just fine. I guess sometimes it's hard to beat or improve upon what the factory did.
"Caledonia" Raymondo. Beyond the line. Do you ever ride there Raymond ?
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