Ultimate thank-you post
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12-07-2017 | 12:45 PM
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Ultimate thank-you post
I have the bike together, with the new pulley, and took it around the neighborhood yesterday, up to the gas station and back. Everything rode solid, just taking it slow and cruising. I didn't expect to be able to do the repair all by myself, I have never done a project on a bike as big as this one! Sorry for trying to rush this project without a service manual, I was not expecting to have the whole pulley break all of the sudden. I have studied harder and learned more in the past two weeks of working on my bike than all of a school semester. 
Thanks for all your help and words of encouragement, especially Ghost_13 for detailing the process and torque specs for me. Tom84FXST for finding me cheaper pulleys. Bettingpython, Labrador, TwiZted Biker, Trench and Veekness for your help and words of encouragement. Thanks to Nevada72, cbyway, Dribble, CaptainAwesome and Silveradoman2 for detailing the process steps for me.
Big thanks to Rob0225 for his strongly-worded words of encouragement -
I would like to thank Thingfish as well -
J_Mosh and Mmmhoss are probably the reason I saw this project through to the end -
And rleeduece for reminding me that alcohol makes everything better -
Thanks for all your help and words of encouragement, especially Ghost_13 for detailing the process and torque specs for me. Tom84FXST for finding me cheaper pulleys. Bettingpython, Labrador, TwiZted Biker, Trench and Veekness for your help and words of encouragement. Thanks to Nevada72, cbyway, Dribble, CaptainAwesome and Silveradoman2 for detailing the process steps for me.
Big thanks to Rob0225 for his strongly-worded words of encouragement -
I would like to thank Thingfish as well -
So you broke your bike. Get the hell over it and fix that thing. Quit your bitching and ride. If your ***** have shriveled up and your sorry *** is scared of the dam thing your in no position to beat your chest and make stupid alpha male cracks. What kinda woman would want anything to do with a micro ***** ***** who doesn't have enough conviction to look a little danger in the face and say fu this is my life and I'm doing it my way. To back to playing your x box were the worst that can happen is spilling your mountain dew as you throw a hissy fit cuz a ten year old kicked your *** in call of duty.
It's part of riding a bike.
Ive ridden over 40 years, and every now and then, something happens that should have killed me.
The secret is :
Never stop fighting.
Ride every second you're on that bike.
Don't throw your hands up and quit.
Ride your bike till you're no longer on your bike, then as youre sliding down the asphalt; your bike sliding next to you, that's when you slide the direction you want to go.
Never stop looking the direction you want to go.
You give up, you die.
Ive ridden over 40 years, and every now and then, something happens that should have killed me.
The secret is :
Never stop fighting.
Ride every second you're on that bike.
Don't throw your hands up and quit.
Ride your bike till you're no longer on your bike, then as youre sliding down the asphalt; your bike sliding next to you, that's when you slide the direction you want to go.
Never stop looking the direction you want to go.
You give up, you die.
Maintenance is all mental.
If you THINK your bike is in wonderful shape it will be.
It will never ever blow a bald tire etc.
But when you get old and begin to worry then tires explode, bearings fail and your steering jams, brake lights go out just before the semi runs into you and so on.
I suggest you have some alcohol to get your bravery back and then your motorcycle will heal itself.
If you THINK your bike is in wonderful shape it will be.
It will never ever blow a bald tire etc.
But when you get old and begin to worry then tires explode, bearings fail and your steering jams, brake lights go out just before the semi runs into you and so on.
I suggest you have some alcohol to get your bravery back and then your motorcycle will heal itself.
Last edited by hitthecoast; 12-07-2017 at 12:46 PM.
#2
12-07-2017 | 01:42 PM
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Glad you got it back together...hope it stays thataway. ..but don' be afraid to get your hands dirty if something happens in the future! Just take the lessons learned with you in that quest! Especially regarding the FSM...I'e been wrenching about fifty years and I still follow that advice! And now you have a better idea of tools you need. So enjoy your journey. ..it for certain ain't rocket science!
#3
12-07-2017 | 02:01 PM
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From: MA
Nice to see a young guy take the bull by the horns and get it done. Too many young guys wasted out there being hipster sensitive feminists. I think all of us just wanted you to learn and do it right...so you can enjoy the ride safely. Nothing cool about going down on a bike and totalling the bike and getting hurt. If you have the right information to follow and the right tools you can save a ton of $$ by fixing **** yourself...just make sure it's right! Be good!
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12-07-2017 | 04:46 PM
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12-07-2017 | 04:49 PM
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12-07-2017 | 05:55 PM
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cool!!! Lots of stuff to learn. Lots of help here. Lots of smart ***' here!!! you will find the vast majority will be helpful! Enjoy!!! And come back.
also, I always recommend the factory service manual, a three ring binder or notebook to record your repairs, maintenance, and accessories install. and the phone app fuel buddy for your mileage. Lots to learn...lots to do...and lots of fun!!
also, I always recommend the factory service manual, a three ring binder or notebook to record your repairs, maintenance, and accessories install. and the phone app fuel buddy for your mileage. Lots to learn...lots to do...and lots of fun!!