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Shovel rebirth

Discussion in 'Projects' started by eieio4tn, Sep 19, 2011.

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  1. Tommyc

    Tommyc Active Member

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    Excellent. I will be having my rachet top restored soon.
    How exactly do you align the engine and tranny properly?? I will be doing this soon as well. Having my frame powder coated next week.
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  3. eieio4tn

    eieio4tn Active Member

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    basically, dont torque either engine or tranny until they are mated to inner primary. then align primary drive chain sprockets by meaurements. if the sprockets were good before disassembly, they should still be good without further shimming.
    eieio4tn, Apr 5, 2012
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  4. Tommyc

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    Thanks.
    Tommyc, Apr 6, 2012
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  5. eieio4tn

    eieio4tn Active Member

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    not too much to show...primary is done, little left on the forward controls...i lost my brake stop, have to order. oil tank is all painted and looking good.
    starter and solenoid installed.
    wiring is next...estimate time left to be about 4 weeks...gosh :banghead:
    here are a few pics.

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    hired al to keep an eye on things...
    eieio4tn, Apr 8, 2012
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    Looks good . . . you're getting there!
    joshbob, Apr 9, 2012
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  7. Tommyc

    Tommyc Active Member

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    Are you buying a harness or custom wiring it? R U gonna run wires thru frame?
    Tommyc, Apr 9, 2012
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  8. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    tell me you put something under the frame
    and it's not sitting right on those blocks after you
    painted and fixed it up :eek::eek::eek::gah:
    hotroadking, Apr 9, 2012
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  9. Tommyc

    Tommyc Active Member

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    What is a good, safe product to clean the grease and grime off my frame and wiring harness? My frame will be powder coated soon. Just about all stripped down.
    Tommyc, Apr 9, 2012
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  10. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    come a long way...
    hotroadking, Apr 9, 2012
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  11. eieio4tn

    eieio4tn Active Member

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    yes complete new wire harness front to back. only wires inside are handlebars.

    yes, hrk...there are 3/8" thick rubber pads laying on top of the blocks. i do however have a few touch ups to do on frame and heads (nicked during torque process).
    eieio4tn, Apr 9, 2012
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  12. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Good must be all the dust on them. Lol


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    hotroadking, Apr 9, 2012
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  13. Tommyc

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    I got 3 different quotes to powder coat my frame. $250, $450 and $550.
    Why such a difference in price?
    Any suggestions on which company to go with?
    I want the job done right, I don't mind spend the extra money but I don't want to waste money either.
    Thanks.
    Tommyc, Apr 10, 2012
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    charlie46 Well-Known Member

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    'Just a thought, since your doing the frame, Have you considderd color matching frame with body parts? It usually adds a nice touch.
    charlie46, Apr 10, 2012
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  15. Tommyc

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    No. but thanks.
    I like the contrast of the frame a different color from the tins.
    Tommyc, Apr 10, 2012
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  16. eieio4tn

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    $350 is the going price for a good pc frame and swingarm job.
    eieio4tn, Apr 10, 2012
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    Thanks.
    Tommyc, Apr 11, 2012
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  18. Tommyc

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    Wow, what did you do to clean those rock boxes like that? Awesome!
    Tommyc, Apr 11, 2012
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  19. Tommyc

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    Wow, how did you do that? Looks awesom!
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  20. Tommyc

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    Rule #2. see rule #1.
    Tommyc, Apr 11, 2012
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    lotta crimpin', solderin' and shrink tubein'. harness is done at headlight and dashboard. man what a mess this was...but it's bulletproof now.
    installed my headlight eyelid. i have lids for the passing lamps and turn signals too, will look much better.

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    give me 2 1/2 weeks...:D
    eieio4tn, Apr 14, 2012
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