| Author | Message | ||
     Ducttguy13 |
I'm about to replace my fork seals and do the 12400 maintenance. How difficult/possible would the tasks be if I don't possess a bike lift/jack or have access to tie downs? Where might I get a jack to rent? Thanks! | ||
| Timebandit |
saw an interesting post in a BMW oilhead board the other day. this guy was doing a clutch. there's always a way to get the job done. this guy did it in his living room. %20R.jpg) | ||
| Zac4mac |
When I rotate my engine, I use a rear stand, a car jack under the motor and around 100 lbs of steel on the tail to hold it steady.  | ||
| Two_seasons |
Zac, is that a Throttlemeister you have on your r? Do you like it? And...is that a Dyna Wide Glide in the background? (Message edited by two_seasons on January 01, 2012) | ||
| Timebandit |
Looks kinda short to be a TM. FWIW I have a heavy model throttlemeister on my R and I really like it. It damps vibrations a LOT. I've had the regular size TMs since they first came out -- I got one for my 94 model year BMW in 93. I like them so much that I've got them on all of my bikes except the H-Ds, which have the H-D throttle screw on them. If you're thinking about the TM, I definitely recommend the heavy version for the 1125R. | ||
| Zac4mac |
No TM for me, can't justify the ridiculous price. Those were a pair of $10 metric aluminum ends that fit the diameter of the grips well. I have moved my grips in so I have bar showing, made some on my lathe to match the bar's diameter. For the buzz, I put 4 or 5 Oz of birdshot in a heavy ziplock in each bar.  No Dyna, but Wide-Glide, Shovelhead, 1982, gone - replaced by a 2009 Uly.  | ||
| Timebandit |
while the TMs are not exactly cheap, I think that $150 isn't all that ridiculous, considering the machine work that's required to make them. if you ever take them apart, the one on the left is nothing more complicated than a bar end, while the throttle side has some pretty difficult machining inside. i had thought about copying mine, but given the time that'd be involved in duplicating them, i decided to just buy another set outright. i think they represent a pretty good value given the work that it would take to make them. and of course the best part is that when you buy them, you're supporting American jobs by buying from an American company that's based in Milwaukee. personally, i think that the price is quite reasonable if you consider the time and effort that it takes to make a boutique product and support American manufacturing. IMO the throttlemeisters are the best $150 I've ever spent for any of my bikes. well, maybe TMs and heated grips. most bike upgrades can cost a lot more, and aren't even American made. I use them every day that I ride and I wouldn't want to put serious miles on a bike without them. sorry if i sound too much like an ad, but i really do like them. | ||
| Timebandit |
hijack: Zac, did you see my post in that thread about using a lathe to DIY a crankshaft locking tool? | ||
| Zac4mac |
Bob - I don't mean to bash the TMs, but for what they are, they're out of my budget. I have never been a fan of throttle locks and captive shot kills vibes better than a chunk of solid mass - think dead-blow hammer. No I missed that thread, do you have dimensions for the crank-lokker? What metal that will hold up under the shear? I will probably buy one from EBR but I might not have the funds and HAVE to make one when I need it... Zack OK, I see you were looking for that info - don't have, I took a pic of the locker but no dimensions while I was still a dealer employee. (Message edited by zac4mac on January 01, 2012) | ||
| Ratbuell |
Back to the topic...for the OP: buy a set of Pit Bull stands. Get the correct pin for 1125. You can get them all from Al at American Sport Bike, and they'll do anything you need to as far as lifting and securing the bike. You can pick up both wheels, the bike will be stable, and you can remove the wheels and forks without having to mess with the stands (the front stand supports the bike by the lower triple tree). | ||
| Timebandit |
Zac, If/when I have to take the grips off, I'll probably try your idea and stuff them with shot, just for the enhanced damping. Throttle locks do have their pros/cons. The nice thing about the TM is that it's easy to roll-off if you need to. Not an ideal solution, but the best compromise I've come across. So we don't continue to hijack, here;s that thread about the crank locking tool: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/290 431/647779.html For the OP: I have the Pitbull rear and I highly recommend it. Pretty expensive, for what it is -- just the rear stand costs as much as a throttlemeister.  I also bought the Pitbull Newfront from MC Superstore. I'd recommend the newfront stand, but buy it somewhere else. Mine was destroyed in shipping (!) due to a substandard shipping container and MCS didn't step-up to fix the problem. | ||
| Ratbuell |
Which is why I suggested Al. Not only have I had zero problems with items from him, but I'm pretty sure if there were...he'd step up immediately. | ||
| Timebandit |
Good to know. I learned the hard way that having a $20-off coupon and getting free shipping doesn't necessarily get you a good deal. | ||
| Ducttguy13 |
Thank you Timebandit, Zac4mac, & Ratbuell. | ||
| 99buellx1 |
Get a rear stand at a minimum, then go buy some straps, straps are cheap and are very useful for tons of things, not even moto related. | ||
| Timebandit |
^^^ straps are cheap and worth having. if you get straps, i'd recommend the ratcheting type, not the type that uses a cam to hold the webbing. i've had the cam type straps slip. you can commonly find a set of 4 on sale at menards or harbor freight for about $10. |
