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Lake_bueller
Posted on Monday, April 11, 2016 - 11:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have a few wheel stands that work great with my other bikes. But I'm scared shitless to use them on my S2. The lean angle is so severe that I'm afraid of dumping the bike.

I've seen a lot of photos of people using a triangle stand. I'm guessing those are homemade?

Any suggestions on getting the S2 vertical for maintenance and tire changes?
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Jim2
Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 01:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I don't have an S2 but for my M2 I have a HF front wheel chock I roll into, then lift with my HF rear stand.
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Ebutch
Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 08:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You hang it from the rafters with come alongs.
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Blks1l
Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 08:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I use a set of the typical bike lift stands, but I am always worried of dropping the bike so I don't attempt to hold the bike upright and lift it by myself always get the wife to assist. I would like to try the front ride in wheel chock sometime though.
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Ebutch
Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 12:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I remove tank cover and tail section using nylon straps around steering neck and around frame near oil tank.Then connecting with 2 comalongs using rafters connected to nylon webbing to rafters
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Ebutch
Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 12:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nate does this will post later using small jack on front and back of Shock.

(Message edited by ebutch on April 12, 2016)
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Lake_bueller
Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 12:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

^^^
I did the same thing when I rebuilt my S1W. But that's a lot of work for a simple oil change
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Ebutch
Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 12:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Oil change can be done on side stand.Cheap and easy side stand Fix www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/47623/7704 55.html?1444951005
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Ebutch
Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 01:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nice S2 and Nice Strand
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Ebutch
Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 02:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dennis did you say work !!!!
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Ebutch
Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 04:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nice only have to Paint www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Front-Wheel-Chock-Self -Locking-Stand-fits-Most-16-21-Tires-/252352529519 ?hash=item3ac162046f:g:ub0AAOSwKtlWlTOl&vxp=mtr
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Johnod
Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 07:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ebutch, is that yours?
Nice.

What's the bottle above rear pulley?
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Ebutch
Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 09:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

No but have parts and can do more White !!!! +paint rear S2T fender White air cleaner too + Belly Fairing,mirrors put on Bank shifter Less the stickers.
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Ebutch
Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 09:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Bottle is catch can I think. And I think steering damper is unnecessary.
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Brother_in_buells
Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 05:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That white s2 was for sale in the UK some time ago!
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Screamer
Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 10:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Lake Bueller,
The "triangle" style of stands were made by Bob Dron. I have a set and one of the Buell R&D stands (and others). Both would be fairly easy to replicate. I could take photos if you'd like.
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Ratbuell
Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 08:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

...or just get a pit bull stand...

They work great for me. Tuber , XB, 1125, all of em.
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4speeder
Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 12:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You can always buy one of the inexpensive front wheel chocks from Harbor Freight for about $30 and bolt it to a length of 2 X 12.
I just stick mine in the front of the trailer whenever I need to haul a bike.
I put two pieces of wood hinged to the front of it to keep the chock from hitting the front of the trailer.It works fine on the garage floor too.


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4speeder
Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 12:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)



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4speeder
Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 12:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)



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Ebutch
Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 08:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

use Jack under shock front or rear to raise tire and in shop can use strap around steering neck to secure to rafters for safety
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Ebutch
Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 08:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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Johnod
Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 09:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ebutch, is that header coated?
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Ebutch
Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 09:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

1998 2 1/2" S header. not powder but am polishing.My Race header is in machine shop for a while.Bike runs really good with it and race muffler.
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Brother_in_buells
Posted on Friday, April 15, 2016 - 04:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

What are those fasteners on the race airbox?
Like the look!
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Ebutch
Posted on Friday, April 15, 2016 - 08:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-Chrome-Tri-Bar-Air-Cleaner -Bolt-Kit-for-Harley-Sportster-Filter-Cover-/29078 0533333?hash=item43b3ded255
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