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Tony302
Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2014 - 08:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I know everyone has their ways on doing it. I never done one on a buell x1. What would I need? could I just support the motor or would I need to support the frame instead? Any tips tricks guys would be greatly appreciated.
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Davefl
Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2014 - 08:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Auto jack stands under the rider footpeg mounts has always worked for me.

(Message edited by davefl on June 03, 2014)
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Tony302
Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2014 - 08:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Never tough of that thanks
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Davefl
Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2014 - 08:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Your welcome
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Lynrd
Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2014 - 09:58 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 winch and suspend the bike from the rafters of my garage. The Warn electric winch I use cost less a pit lift for the bike and does double duty for load in when a bike has to travel in the van. Also works wonderfully when I do the rear isolators.

Next to my giant rawhide faced mallet (aka HD tool #1) that winch has become my favorite tool. may garage now sports a few chain loops at strategic spots to suspend the winch and pulley.
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Purpony
Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2014 - 11:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i have 2 eye bolts into my attic and a beam across the rafters. I just use 2 ratchet straps. I can lift the front or the rear.

works great.

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Tony302
Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2014 - 11:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Awsome lucky you wish I had a garage in my house or I can go rent a engine cherry picker if they still have those for rent at the parts stores
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Jordon_s3t
Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2014 - 12:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

On my Ranger RML-750HD lift, I have two removable vertical outriggers that I can put into slots in the rear of the lift to do exactly what you need to do to replace the shock. A couple of ratchet straps later and I'm set.
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Tony302
Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2014 - 12:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm jealous man lol I got to settle for the jack stands or just take it to my trusty shop in town but I would like to tackle the project my self.
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Davefl
Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2014 - 01:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Tony, where are you in Brandon. I live in Lakeland and my wife's aunt and uncle live in Valrico. Maybe I can help you out.
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Outdoors
Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2014 - 07:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have placed an automotive scissor jack on top of the rear tire and cranked it up until a small piece of wood (2*4) fits between the jack and the underseat area. Just snug it up which removes the bike weight from the shock. Makes removing the shock quick and easy. Once the new shock is in, just wind down the jack and you're done.
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Tony302
Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2014 - 07:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Outdoors that a quick easy way man good to know it. Well guys already did wasn't too bad,what a difference nice and stiff now hugs the coners real good.
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Tony302
Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2014 - 12:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Quick question guys on the shock that adjusting with all the threads does that adjust the ride height or just the load??
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Davefl
Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2014 - 12:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Preload.. if the preload is too little you will have excessive sag resulting in a poor handling but lower bike. and set too high you have less sag and a poor handling slightly higher bike.
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Lynrd
Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2014 - 02:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I ran into one of the girls I dated in college recently. Her preload must have been off because there was definitely excessive sag.
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Davefl
Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2014 - 03:15 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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