Lifted Spirits

[Bounce]

Put the bike on the lift yesterday to do the coolant flush. Several heat/cool fill/refill cycles and that's done.

Decided now's as good a time to flush the clutch & brake fluid.

But while the bike was going up and down the elevator, I got to pondering. Figured it was a good time to pull the nose cone and do some farkle cleanup/dressing while things are down.

But, if I'm going to pull the cowling, why not this? or that?

I now have all the ABS off the bike and most of it pre-cleaned and either through or in the queue for a pass through the dishwasher (air dry). It's cleaning up very nicely thankyouverymuch. There are a couple of bits that are too big so they'll have the do with a good hand cleaning (tail section and cowling).

With the bike's guts hanging out there, now's also the time to address anything that needs ABS removed to get to it.

Good thing it's a 4 day weekend. Even so, I don't think I'll have it all back together by Wednesday.

That Handy Lift has paid for itself with this project.

 

[sonicspeed]

and i thought you had knocked over a liquor store

 

[odot]

Bounce....winter time is the best time to ride.....put it back together, okay?

 

[Geezer]

That Handy Lift has paid for itself with this project.

Yeah, but think of all the time and work you would have saved if you didn't have that lift.

 

[Bounce]

It'll go back together again. First there's a lot of wire routing that can be improved now that I can see the frame.

 

[Checkswrecks]

Having it all apart is the time to replace the clutch line if interested...

If you've got an AE, well, never mind.

 

[Happy Dog]

Which lift do you recommend? I'm ready to take the plunge.

 

[Bounce]

1. Yeah. I got a set of SS hoses during the original Speigler group but. The brake lines were swapped right away. Now's the time to do the clutch.

2. I have a B.O.B. Handy Lift and it's great. I also got the 12" dual side boards so can do trikes and quads. for bikes only, it's overkill (but makes an excellent place to set tools and stand when working). https://www.handyindustries.com/shop/produc...mp;D=1&S=21 call them about sales and deals. I got my lift, the side boards, the front tire vice, the dolly handle (and maybe something else) and, iirc, paid something like $800.

 

[weekend rider]

that is one nice lift not a hobbist lift like what is used in a shop

 

[ctfjr]

Which lift do you recommend? I'm ready to take the plunge.

This is a Handy knock-off (at considerably lower cost) that my wife bought me for my birthday:

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?showtopic=109817

It is certainly as well built as the Handy. I sold my electric Handy & kept this air operated one. I did - on El Toro's reccomendation - replace the wheel vise with the Condor chock - major upgrade for any lift!

this lift is rated at 1500 lbs.

btw I am also looking forward to stripping down the fjr when winter really sets in. I just can't stand the idea of missing good riding weather!

 

[DaveInMn]

That Handy Lift has paid for itself with this project.

+1

I bought my Handy Lift many, many years ago (am an old phart). Got all the attachments and use it on sleds, ATVs, etc. Probably the most used shop item (and best investment) I have(/have made). :yahoo:

 

[Happy Dog]

1. Yeah. I got a set of SS hoses during the original Speigler group but. The brake lines were swapped right away. Now's the time to do the clutch.
2. I have a B.O.B. Handy Lift and it's great. I also got the 12" dual side boards so can do trikes and quads. for bikes only, it's overkill (but makes an excellent place to set tools and stand when working). https://www.handyindustries.com/shop/produc...mp;D=1&S=21 call them about sales and deals. I got my lift, the side boards, the front tire vice, the dolly handle (and maybe something else) and, iirc, paid something like $800.

That does'nt include shipping does it?

That lift is at the top after the researching I have done. Any complaints?

 

[Bounce]

Any complaints?

the only complaint i have is that it was heavy to unload when the delivery guy showed up with a tall-bed box truck and no dolly. i had the dolly, and we managed to muscle the boxes around well enough that no one died.

 

[Happy Dog]

Would you do anything different when considering the accessories?

 

[Happy Dog]

Would you do anything different when considering the accessories?

And what about the SAM model. Seems like it comes with a lot of the accessories that are extra on the BOB. Its only 1K lbs, but shouldn't that be about right?

 

[Bounce]

I have had second thoughts about the 12" side expansions (you get a pair when buying "1 set" so it's 24" wider). However it makes riding on/off easier as there are places for your feet. When working it's a little more of a reach for some places until you step up onto the lift but you trade that for the extra space to put tools when working.

I wanted the extra capacity because I might not always be only working on my bike and my bike might not always be an FJR. Since it was a significant investment, I saw the "little extra" as an investment in a tool that will last me the rest of my life (and maybe that of my kids, etc.).

 

[Happy Dog]

Thanks.

 

[Brodie]

Put the bike on the lift yesterday ...Decided now's as good a time to flush...

... I got to pondering. Figured it was a good time to pull the nose cone and...

But, if I'm going to pull the cowling, why not this? or...

With the bike's guts hanging out there, now's also the time to...

Bounce,

Glad you got the gumption to tackle all this stuff, just remember this wise old saying - Don't Fix What's Not Broken.

The goal is when you get it all back together - No Spare Parts! :blink:

Knock yourself out.

Brodie

 

[Bounce]

Every home project I do ends up with the "while i'm already here, i might as well..." part being the critical path.