I was thinking the same thing! :lol:

Good job on all the pics, that has to add some additional time to the project.

Ok, the real question....

Whats in the blue box on the wall?

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Ya know and if you remember this is NOTHING compared to my bike build. I did this for the "customer" and to share. I have been sending updates on the bike. There is no rush and I have a great budget that wont limit me. But I am trying to come in way under budget. Cause they gave me a budget that was way higher than expected.

As far as time. This is nothing. When I do a how to. I will spend a solid 2-3 hrs in just the how to. Not including the job itself.

Also, I use my old d.camera in the garage only. I don't need high res and I dont care about my grease paws all over it that way.

Tigger... you should do a how to for the job. This will help direct you in taking your pics. Get pics of tools in action with notes of what tools used for each step. I have done TONS of how to's. People really appreciate it.

Yeah, but not anymore... not while in my garage. But with all its neglect. It still runs very well.

It holds stuff like axle grease, grease gun, mobil 1 syn grease, loctites, never sieze, light bulbs, a c-clamp, silicone, tire repair kit, gas detector liquid (snoop), and maybe a few other things... that's just off the top of my head.

Do you need a pic?

Nice job man. I spy some Biker Bob's bags on that lift.

Yes sir you do. I love that dealership. They always treat me like gold.

Update from Friday:

Well I'm a bit disappointed in the HD service manual. It gives me next to nothing on trouble shooting these pieces of the speedo/gas problems.

I pulled the dash
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Drained and Pulled the tank
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Pulled the sending unit from the tank
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And this is the only piece that they give any info on for checking the parts
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The clip on the back of the swivel of the gauge sending unit was loose. I checked the range operation with ohms and it seems to be in the range specified in the book. The wiring don't look bad at first glance. Need to check for proper voltage on bike and check fuel gauge operation. But with what numbers? The manual gives me nothing.

Same goes for the speedo not working. Nothing for troubleshooting in the manual. Tells you how to remove it but that's it.
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Saturday update:

Well I got it figured out. Spoke to the mechanic at the dealer. he gave me a couple a tips. I also found out that if you want electrical help you need to purchase a seperate electrical manual. They are published yearly so I bought one for my set of 2009s. But onward to this project.

First... on the gauge sending unit. He agreed the loose clip I tighted on the pivit pt may be causing some issue. But he said in 2002 or 2003 there was a service bulletin to trim the excess off the float arm. The 1/4" excess hangs up on either full or empty on the inside of the tank.

So I did trim it
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Test it by moving the float by hand... Works. Re-installed with a new gasket (old one was dry rotting) and new replaceable sealing screws.
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BAM... works with a full tank of 93 octane mixed up with some seafoam.
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Second, the mechanic informed me that when cleaning a HD speedo sensor that you must never touch it with your hands, where clean rubber gloves, and clean with brake clean and soft cloth (like microfiber or diaper towel). So if it wasn't screwed up before (proven later it was) then cleaning it with a shop rag would damage it. (I dont get it that but will use caution when handling one in the future. He says its most likely the sensor cause I told him it was covered with shavings when I removed it. So I picked up a new one, which also is a improved (supersuicided version). (pointing at new one)
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Got it wired in and yes officer I know how fast I was going.
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So I buttoned up the project and calling this one a success. Got everything fixed, tuned, and polished up. All at 50% the budget I was given.

Great job Gas Man. I might need to hire you to help my Dad finish his bike... he is just running into problems finding the right stuff. It's a 67 Sportster.

Idk a great deal on those older bikes. That being said they are simpler to work on. But like each bike I work on, it's a learning expierence. The education that each bikes gives me, makes me want more of it. I guess its this obession or passion that makes me go back, even when the bike may fight me. I love the sense of ackomplishment when I'm done.

We don't agree on much, Chris, but you are spot on here. It's why I enjoy mechanical things over people. A mechanical item can always be fixed with patience, know how, hard work, etc. Good job bro!!!

We agree sometimes Tigger. At least as much as I do with most here.

You know you're all ok in my book. Thought we established this a while ago.

Gas i wish you lived closer. It would be awesome to have you help me learn about the mechanics of SV. Or just mechanics in general.

http://www.amazon.com/Haynes-Suzuki-...6&sr=8-1-fkmr0

Everything that you really need to know

Sweet. Thank you!

Still would be nice to have the use of his knowledge and garage....:lol:

I've bought a manual for every vehicle I have owned, and as long as you follow the directions you really cant go wrong. The books aren't perfect and there is some knowledge and tricks of the trade you need to know on your own, stuck bolts, gasket removal, random stuff like that, but for the most part everything is straight forward.

Just dealt with that trying to raise the SV back to stock height. Yea it's the stuff I need to learn on my own that I don't know. The guy I rode with today rode the SV while I was on his and he got off and said I need to fix the front end and I didn't even know anything was wrong. I'm used to riding it as is and having no help when I have questions.

Stuck bolts suck, you need to use a good penetrant, wd40, liquid wrench, or PB blaster (best).

That is ok but a manual doesn't make you mechanical.

Well its open... just need to get up here.

spray a good penetrant and wait.. then again and wait more... time is your friend with penetrating oil

VERY TRUE... best thing to do when you get a stuck bolt is go buy some PB BLASTER... a 6-12 pack... and a burger or two... spray... open a beer, start on the burger... when your done with the first beer... go back... spray some more pb blaster on it... and continue...

I don't recommend anything more than a 12 pack... as some how... my buddy in AK got the beer and pb blaster confused... hilarity ensued

A quick add in. I did the work and created a how to to install it... so the names and shit won't make sense to you.

continued

So is there any performance gain in putting on an open primary? It looks heavier that the stock setup. ie, more rotational mass producing less overall power.

Heavier? At the common weight of those bikes would it really matter?

no its usually lighter. Plus you have less rotational mass because the belt weights almost nothing. The chain is a double chain and weights a crap load. I guess there may be less drive train power loss due to this but nothing I have saw in factual print.

Plus no fluid. I know my primary holds a full quart. Don't know how much those big mothers are slurpin.

Yep, just a qrt. In a primary there is no need for more. The chain and clutch just have to pass thru it and fling it all around.

Werd to yur momz.

Ya know... being summer you can expect more rotation of the regular bikes aka the guys I ride with. Caveman brought over his 08 Ultra. It needed some "once over" being he bought it used. Also a complete oil change, scavenger, trans and primary oil changed. Clutch adjusted, rear air suspension adjustment, rear belt deflection check/adjust, replace/adjust highway pegs, remove front bumper, lube pivits, check fasternors, etc...

It's no wonder why it takes us 4 hours.

Well of coarse we do have some fun while we're at it...

Can you fit a 240# 6' guy in a Little Tikes plastic kids car? Yes, YES you can!
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And you can't always drink beer. Sometimes you need to hydrate. Too bad when the guy you were just making fun of is the guy you ask for a water. You should expect something like this...

Nice cup Caveman!
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The holligan behavior is so contagious.

will you adopt me? I'll live in the garage.

I will and you're welcome to come to the garage anytime.

And don't say it's too far. Ebbs came up from mississippi to change his oil.

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all my big rides are planned on the opposite direction but at some point I may consider it :lol:

where ya heading?

Anytime man... ANYTIME

hell yes... and hope to at least get 1 more oil change in there this year...

if all goes well, Lake Placid in early August and maybe into Maine and Vermont.

Hellz yes.. come on up

he's forgetting to mention that we serve food and adult beverages too... ;) The lift is also good for painting your nails on it too, when Gas is doing something and you're just out there chatting, handing off tools. I have plenty of colors and will share.

:lol: I'll keep that in mind.

Hey do you have any of those cool Hanna Montana colors that Azoom and Heather wear?:lol:

so... wait... I bring my bike in, gas does the work... and uma entertains while bringing "adult beverages"... hum... wonder if there's a AF base in Michigan :lol:

This is true. I can attest for all previous statements.

That's somewhat how it goes... but in my garage, its typicall for the owner of said bike to do some work him/herself. If you want me to do everything, that's when it might start costin ya. Remembering I do it for the brotherhood and sharing in wrenching. If you aren't good at it, consider it a learning curve.

Marko... shiet... your buelliss hasn't been here...

But you did all the work on my Buell at my house. :lol: And you took care of us when wife and I came out.

This is true

No, I'm not that cool.

Yeah pretty much. As you can see, he wants 'said person' to help. But, if 'said person' claims to have too much blood in their alcohol system, he'll worry for the potential poor health of 'said persons' bike and do it himself. :lol:

And then said person will give him crap for letting his alcohol system level get so low. :lol:

sounds like a fine loop hole myself

Yep. I'm a genius.

Hmmm, I'm thinking about a trip up to Niagra Falls, via Detroit. Might have to stop off just to throw the bike up on the lift and get an adult beverage. Might even bring out the old Air Force blues just to watch Uma drool. :lol:

Shit capt. U know ur always welcome. I'll even put ya up for a couple if u want or need. Ship some parts up and we can get some proper wrenching done too.

As far as uma drool. Well. U can try. I'll at the very least be entertained.

How far from Niagara Falls are you dude?

Oh yeah, bring the blues! I'll definitely be entertained. ;) who cares about wrenching? :lol:

5hrs via canada
5.5 hrs via PA/OH

I want to go to Niagra. Haven't been there in over 20 years.

me either... we should meet up there!

I'm for it.

Of coarse we also still haven't done the ohio meet up yet either... but tts a good one for winter.

Ya, I won't be riding to either of those. But Ohio is doable for sure. Gotta visit g-ma and g-pa.

Well Ohio is a nice winter dilly...

ohio and nice in the same sentence? strange..

so that puts you at about 9-10 hours from me. At some point I'd like to head in that direction. gotta wait for the little one to get a tad bit older first.

Anytime man... you all know this.

Well not now... cause my bike's there.

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I guess you had to take the rear wheel off to clean out all that Georgia clay, huh? I still have not washed my bike. Bought it April 22 and have put 4600 miles on it, yet haven't taken a hose, plastic polish, or any type of soap to it. :lol: I may have to soon, as it's now completely covered in bugs from last night's ride.

Shit that georgia clay is still stained in the tire!! Well at least till later today!

Sometimes you have to work on your own bike... Daddy needs new rubber!
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Bam a lam

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Did you change the tire just because of the GA clay, or were your tires really shot?

they were pretty shot... they were close to bald when we left his house heading to TN.

Yeah. There was barely even the pattern. It would have offered no rain puddle diversion... The wife would have no approved either... need it to be just "so" for our trip. Besides with the new warrenty, it don't matter. Why push it... the next one is free.

Just goes to show... Gas Man garage goes to 4 wheels

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Of coarse I set him up in style. And you know how he repays me for my hospitality and sweat? He calls me names, breaks a glass jar full of brake fluid all over my driveway. Then gives me shit about it all...

What a pal!!! I tell ya...

seriously? i would beat him with a tire iron and tell him next time don't buy a fucking piece of shit dodge.. what an asshole..

Next time u need to come over mud. I could use the entertainment.

ok and i will video tape you eating the cracker since you like to be pivot man.. i know i said i wouldn't but i guess i can make an exception one time..

Excuse me, aren't you forgetting something? Wifey here served adult beverages...I do believe that's an important part of wrenching on anything.

Of coarse sweetie... you are right.

hell yes... drinking is vitally important when you drive a dodge ;)

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Hell yes.. That I can definitely agree with.. I don't normally recommend it but when working on any Chrysler vehicle (and Kawasakis) I would say pain killers and liquor are a good mix..