| Author | Message | ||
     Bsanorton |
Just bought a 99' X1 and owner didn't convert to the new type of muffler hanger. Last time I did one was 5 years ago. When I read this section in the directions " See Figure 3. Position bottle jack under swing arm mount block and raise motorcycle just enough to unload rear suspension (rear wheel remains on lift)." Is the rear wheel supposed to be in a rear wheel stand? After appyling the bottle jack & relieving the pressure on the shock do I unbolt the shock in the rear as pictured? Can someone let know the easiest way to do this install. All I remember is I had to repair a broken exhaust stud & when we got to the upgrade kit, we didn't jack up the bike at 1st & the shock 'popped' while we were removing the old parts. Want to get this right the 1st time. Thanks. | ||
| Lowroad |
I am about to do this and would also like some clarification. Al from asb said something about "hanging" the bike. | ||
| F_skinner |
Bsanorton, which muffler hanger are you replacing? The one in the front I assume. I am not sure why you need to remove the shock. If you are replacing the front muffler hanger then you need to place the bottle jack under the front on the motor and use a block of wood between the jack and the motor so you do not puncture the motor case. Can you post pictures of what you are trying to do? | ||
| Buellistic |
BUELLers: If you change the exhaust system in anyway, read post: Old School: More exhaust woes March 25,1009 - 8:33AM MAY THE LONG LASTING BUELL BE WITH YOU !!! | ||
| F_skinner |
Is this what you are installing? http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-p rodshow/17036.html | ||
| Bsanorton |
Yes, that is correct. The service bulletin BP7 shows in picture 3, what looks to be a bottle jack under a flat part of the engine and the back half of the shock mount without the bolt or shock attached. | ||
| F_skinner |
Ok, disregard picture three. The shock is remove for illustration. Place the jack under the front part of the motor and I cannot stress the importance of putting a piece of wood in between the jack and the motor. Be very careful with it balanced like that. It can be done but I think I put jackstands on the rear pegs to stabilize the bike better. The reason you need to have a jack under the front part of the motor is because you will have to remove one of the motor bolts that supports the motor. You will not need to jack the bike into the air but just make sure it is securely supported when you remove that bolt. That is it. I do not think I removed the exhaust when I did it on the S1 but cannot be sure. If you are installing the rear piece you may need to remove the muffler. In any case removing the muffler may make it easier. BTW: When I need to support the rear of the bike when changing isolators or swingarm I use a ladder over the rear of the bike and lift the bike up with straps. Like this:  | ||
| Tdman77 |
I did mine last summer. You need to take weight off the rear because one of the bolts (the top one) is connected to the top of the rear shock mount in front. I did mine on the side stand and it was a royal PITA to get the front mount lined back up for the bolt to go thru. I think it would be easier if you hang the bike (just the back) just high enough to lift the rear tire. Also make sure to sand/gind the paint off the regulator bracket like in the picture or you won't have a good ground. | ||
| F_skinner |
I need to take a look at the bike but am pretty sure that Tdman is spot on. I think there are two bolts that hold that front shock bracket and when I did it I did not take the load off the back. I did not have a problem at all. The jack kept every thing in place. Saying that I am not familiar with the X1 but you should not have to remove the shock. | ||
| Bsanorton |
Thanks guys, excellent advice! Skinner, love the hoist you made! | ||
| Lowroad |
The ladder hoist is rather genius like. | ||
| F_skinner |
Whatever you need to do to your bike it has been done before. The search function on this site will pull up loads of information. Good luck guys, there is nothing more satisfying than saving some dollars working on your own bike. Frank | ||
| Brokeneck |
Yeah-- I've always hung the bike from the rafters of my shop and once event took the seat off my wife's lawn swing and hung it from that -- The ladder was ingenious -- nice work -- |
