BADRIDES
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Clean and Simple
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Clean and Simple
I cut the outside face that was easy to reach with the cutoff disc, then the forward and rearward faces, hammered an old screwdriver into the slice to pry it down enough to get my prybar in it and bend it down more to reach the backside face with the cutoff wheel, cutting from the rearward end and working forward. When I got to where the tank was, I scored the metal rather than cutting all the way through it, then bent the bracket up and down until it broke off. Then cleaned up the remains with a flap disc and painted.
Welp, got it all done and back together.
I now have a 13/16 socket permanently attached to the inner side of the upper shock bolt on the passengerside. I had a HELL of a time getting it off the driverside, but there is much more room to work on that side and I eventually got it out with some creativity. Thought I could repeat my luck but nope. Adds character. I consider it hidden treasure now.
Now that the bumpstop isn't smacking off the rear, there is definitely some rubbing in turns/bumps...probably should have put some bags in while I was back there, like was suggested...but you know, the whole making things harder for myself.
I think my buddy has a heat gun so I may try to re-form the spots that rub out of the way. Or ill just cut.
One thing I do know is its going to rub like crazy when loaded & towing so bags are getting added in spring. F working out there in winter. I have a small garage that I need to essentially empty everything out of in order to work on Hector and that ship has sailed for the season.
Plus my wife's ltz400 decided to start pissing gas during all this so there's a carb clean/rebuild I'll avoid for the season. Sure smells good in there though...did manage to lose a whole 2.5gallons of gas because the atvs were outside and the wife's was overflowing into an open gas can...annnnd it rained lol
2 questions:
1. Did I go with too small bumpstops? I figured "low profile" meant smallest available so I got the 1.26" ones. I feel like something dramatic would happen before they ever made contact with the frame.
2. Any tips for dropping the rear end to pull the springs? I have a few months to read up and watch vids, but while I'm here...
Thanks everyone! This is a fun adventure.
I definitely used the right socket for the shock bolt. Things are rusty and its nearly impossible to get leverage on the inside bolt. Its not uncommon for a socket to stay on a bolt when taking the ratchet off when things are rusty.
The ride is definitely better...a lot less crashy if you can believe it haha. Just need to sort out the rubbing now
*Googles "rust"
Ah! Yeah, I can see that being a problem. lol
Do you know exactly where it's rubbing? Might have to hit a dirt road or something then hit some bumps on the highway to make it rub. Get out and check for non-dirty spots. It could just be the fender liners, though.
You really won't be able to stop the tires hitting the fender liners in the front. Mine rub in multiple spots.