What did you do to your Vmax today? Part 2
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Woody
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And the loudest street baffle.
Tha pic of Joe's bike doesn't do justice to the metalflake 'depth.' The paint appears to have jagged pieces of shiny metal in it. 'Applied with a trowel' was the phrase back in the 1960's to describe the metalflake technique, when the appearance/depth of the paint was like a deep pool.
That yellow bike, a `94? That reminds me of the one you got in So. Miami probably close-to 10 years ago, that was a quick-flip as you were able to get it running soon after retirning to your FL home N. of Tampa.
I got a `94 from a wrecking yard 'down-here,' and I haven't done anything w/it yet, but it's not like your yellow Miami bike needing very little to get it operable.
That yellow bike, a `94? That reminds me of the one you got in So. Miami probably close-to 10 years ago, that was a quick-flip as you were able to get it running soon after retirning to your FL home N. of Tampa.
I got a `94 from a wrecking yard 'down-here,' and I haven't done anything w/it yet, but it's not like your yellow Miami bike needing very little to get it operable.
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Yez it's a 94 . I have a hard time remembering them all had to try and think back on that one
Can you ask him to send you some pics once he gets them installed? I can’t decide if I like that color yet. What does a quart of that cost?
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I will get some pictures once I buff it and install it. It was like $ 230 for a quart of it and the reducer. You have to paint everything black before you spray this color.
Zeus36
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Pulled the carbs and cleaned the pilot jets, two were blocked (#2 and #3), #4 was partially blocked. Was able to remove each jet block one at a time time without splitting the rack assembly. Thanks to Dannymax for his help!
Replaced the "sawed off" centerstand. Previous owner tripped over the centerstand several times while refueling the bike, including one trip to the emergency room. Out came the sawsall and off came the foot step. See pic.
so, on a cold/damp Sunday afternoon I replaced the centerstand with a complete one, not that I'll ever be able to heave the bike up on to it at 140 lbs. and 5'4 and 1/2", ha ha.
so, on a cold/damp Sunday afternoon I replaced the centerstand with a complete one, not that I'll ever be able to heave the bike up on to it at 140 lbs. and 5'4 and 1/2", ha ha.
Zeus36
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Got my Handy motorcycle lift greased and serviced. I acquired this last week, it was a freebie that was going to be tossed in a dumpster. Rebuilt the foot control valve and lubricated the air piston. Installed a temporary air hose whip until I get a factory-style hose with swivel fittings built. I'm picking up the two side extensions, extension bars and ramps this week. Next step is to sand and paint the deck. The Vmax will be parked on the lift.
A great addition to your shop. You will really appreciate it. I use mine for a workbench too.
Nice lookin bike
Giantkiller
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Got mine when I built this. Have used it for many projects. Currently my 85 vmax. Only 4100 miles but hasn't been run for 23 years.
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Zeus36
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You have the side extensions installed. I'm debating whether to put them on for the extra work surface during bike servicing or leave them off for better access to the bike. The Vmax will be parked on my lift when not being ridden, so it won't be used as an extra workbench. At 30", it's a bit low for a working height.
Any thoughts?
Zeus36
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Thanks FM. Much quicker and safer than the twin bar ATV/Motorcycle lift I've used for 20 years. I can drop it down onto a moving dolly under the center and re-position it easily. Also have a Drag Specialties wide scissor lift for tire changes and suspension work.
I got the dolly idea here:
I'd use some heavier-duty casters than what that fellow was using. They already appeared to have been bent from his use of that home-made dolly. Also, larger wheels will roll much-easier than those smaller wheels, especially on crappy concrete. Putting some sides on the dolly to hold the two sides of the lift from going off the dolly seems like a good modification.
Giantkiller
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I leave them on for a place to put tools/ parts. Mine raises pretty high and has many levels in between. Doesn't hinder me when working on the bike.
Zeus36
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Good suggestions. I have a moving dolly I built with 3,000 pound casters (that's how they were listed...) and will be adding sides to hold the lift frame. The casters are OK in my garage but suck over the driveway surface. I'm going swap them out for some 5" locking wheels.
Zeus36
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Thanks, I'll try the sides installed the next time I work on one of my rides.
Here's one I made for various uses in the garage. It's PT 2X4's and 2X6's through-bolted together. The ball-bearing rubber tread wheels are 4" o.d, and are capable of withstanding a 1,000 lb load. They roll-across an uneven floor with little issue. The through-bolts also mount the swivel wheels, all of which have brakes.
I screwed a scrap piece of particle board to the ***'y, to use as a temporary platform. Something like the bare dolly would work for your use, and some sides to keep the Handy-Lift from sliding-off the side of the dolly.
The Handy-Lift:
I have the side extensions, but I usually do not use them. I have no 4-wheel ATV, and I find the area under the bike on the lift surface is sufficient for my storage use. But I have 'em if I need 'em. You might try getting more lengths of pipe, and make them just long-enough to mount one side extension, where you can use the easy access from the non-extension side, and the extra room afforded by the mounted side extension. A machine screw or a hitch pin through a hole on the maybe 1" length of the pipe sticking-out on the no-extension side should keep it from being in the way.
I screwed a scrap piece of particle board to the ***'y, to use as a temporary platform. Something like the bare dolly would work for your use, and some sides to keep the Handy-Lift from sliding-off the side of the dolly.
The Handy-Lift:
I have the side extensions, but I usually do not use them. I have no 4-wheel ATV, and I find the area under the bike on the lift surface is sufficient for my storage use. But I have 'em if I need 'em. You might try getting more lengths of pipe, and make them just long-enough to mount one side extension, where you can use the easy access from the non-extension side, and the extra room afforded by the mounted side extension. A machine screw or a hitch pin through a hole on the maybe 1" length of the pipe sticking-out on the no-extension side should keep it from being in the way.
