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Cruiser
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Marysville Washngton | Well, for us semi fair weather riders winter (rain) has returned to the Pacific Northwest. The bike is in the garage after a great summer of riding. I have been on ebay like a fiend prepping for my winter projects on the bike. Here is what I hope to get done while the sun is gone from our days.
1. LED's on the outside edge of the mirrors
2. Middle brake light mod
3. Kuryakyn 4710 installed
4. Pipes removed and sent to Atom Bomb
5. Install CB/Communicator
6. All factory grey parts taken off and painted.
7. Install Gatlin tips (Christmas hint to my honey)
That should keep me busy for a bit.
For those that unfortunately must park their bikes, what all are you planning for the winter?
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Iron Butt
Posts: 742
North Orange County CA | Replace all all hardware with stainless steel.
Rebuild front forks and replace steering head bearings
Replace all rubber parts and electrical switch gear
Rebuild center stand - its worn through again.
Balance carbs
Add "S" style fairing
New Michelins
Reline Brakes with stickier stuff.
That should take care of the 37 year old BMW.
As far as the Vision is concerned - we'll be commuting.
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Iron Butt
Posts: 623
| blacking out my SSG
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Visionary
Posts: 1436
| If I still have it I'll be giving it a yearly once over meaning all fluids changed, wiring checked connections dielectric greased, etc... The forks need redone as they were not serviced correctly and since I'll have it apart I may as well replace the steering head bearings. I'll probably do a liitle front suspension work to reduce sag and dive. A fork brace from super brace as soon as they release.
Overall the bikes pretty good as is so just general mantenance. |
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Visionary
Posts: 8144
New Bohemia, VA | sigh! I'll be putting a new rear tire soon and change the oil at least 5 times before the next riding season. Also, looking at doing the front forks when I change the rear tire. Oh, and the front tire too! I'm glad we've got 4 riding seasons. 
Edited by varyder 2009-10-23 3:46 PM
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Iron Butt
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Perry Hall, MD | Not really into accepting that just because it happens to be winter the bike has to just sit. However, if the forecasters are correct, there will be a few days when I'll be holding the grips on the snow blower instead of the Vision.
Would agree with the super brace (thanks for the info Teach).
Will also consider a trailer hitch.
Turn signals in the mirrors.
Fluid change.
Work on a waterproof cover for Garmin 550. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 623
| year round riding for me...it suks putting it down for 3 weeks while i black out.....miss it already....but should come out lean and mean.
blacking out everything but the engine.
wind deflectors
cheese wedge
exhaust
all tin
tipp overs
foot boards
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Cruiser
Posts: 127
OHIO | V spot - 2009-10-23 9:58 AM Well, for us semi fair weather riders winter (rain) has returned to the Pacific Northwest. The bike is in the garage after a great summer of riding. I have been on ebay like a fiend prepping for my winter projects on the bike. Here is what I hope to get done while the sun is gone from our days. 1. LED's on the outside edge of the mirrors 2. Middle brake light mod 3. Kuryakyn 4710 installed 4. Pipes removed and sent to Atom Bomb 5. Install CB/Communicator 6. All factory grey parts taken off and painted. 7. Install Gatlin tips (Christmas hint to my honey) That should keep me busy for a bit. For those that unfortunately must park their bikes, what all are you planning for the winter? Well I've already done 4,6&7 on your list. The main thing I'm shooting for is: Cam, Intake plate, and fuel controller. After finally hearing one in person, now I want!!!! It'll be my first attempt at installing a cam in a bike. If I run into problems, I have a harley buddy who has installed them. Also looking into chroming my wheels. |
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Tourer
Posts: 332
Dale, Indiana | Put on winter gear and ride!
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Iron Butt
Posts: 623
| jeffmack - 2009-10-24 6:47 AM
year round riding for me...it suks putting it down for 3 weeks while i black out.....miss it already....but should come out lean and mean.
blacking out everything but the engine.
wind deflectors
cheese wedge
exhaust
all tin
tipp overs
foot boards
etc etc
I meant i will be blacking out the exhaust, cheese wedge, wind deflectors, all tin, tip overs, floor boards, etc etc. all blacked out but the engine. |
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Tourer
Posts: 311
Atlanta Area | RedDog - 2009-10-24 9:22 AM V spot - 2009-10-23 9:58 AM Well, for us semi fair weather riders winter (rain) has returned to the Pacific Northwest. The bike is in the garage after a great summer of riding. I have been on ebay like a fiend prepping for my winter projects on the bike. Here is what I hope to get done while the sun is gone from our days. 1. LED's on the outside edge of the mirrors 2. Middle brake light mod 3. Kuryakyn 4710 installed 4. Pipes removed and sent to Atom Bomb 5. Install CB/Communicator 6. All factory grey parts taken off and painted. 7. Install Gatlin tips (Christmas hint to my honey) That should keep me busy for a bit. For those that unfortunately must park their bikes, what all are you planning for the winter? Well I've already done 4,6&7 on your list. The main thing I'm shooting for is: Cam, Intake plate, and fuel controller. After finally hearing one in person, now I want!!!! It'll be my first attempt at installing a cam in a bike. If I run into problems, I have a harley buddy who has installed them. Also looking into chroming my wheels. The cams in the Freedom engine are nothing like the cam in a HD motor. The Harley motor has the cam down in the crank case and uses pushrods to push on rockers to activate the valves. Our motors use overhead cams which are chain driven. A Harley cam is easy, especially if you are replacing the pushrods with adjustable ones. It's quite the pain in the azz to change the cams on a Vision. You have to get the rocker covers off, which requires splitting the frame just aft of the rear jug and prying the front half of the frame up and away from the motor. Even with the extra clearance, special tools are needed to do the work due to limited clearance. I'm a fairly decent home wrench and wouldn't even consider doing the Vision cams by myself. Hell, I watched Kevin do mine and was amazed at the amount of work that had to be done. I'm not telling you not to do it, just letting you know this is not like slamming in a new Harley cam...
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Cruiser
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OHIO | I appreciate the info 1atom12. Maybe I'll just leave it alone.  |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 669
Peachtree City, GA | Indiana RoadRunner - 2009-10-24 1:32 PM
Put on winter gear and ride!
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Cruiser
Posts: 123
Marysville Washngton | Well, this is my first foray into tearing the bike apart to do some things. I now have a new respect for the guys that work on them for a living. It seems that to get to one thing you have to remove at least 3 other things first I almost have the front leg farings off but I believe I have to remove the gas cap and drive a new bike under it. Hope I can get it all back together without too many extra bolts. |
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Tourer
Posts: 301
Buffalo Grove,Ill | Complete tear down, All bodywork removed and painted My own color ! it will be very cool ! |
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Visionary
Posts: 8144
New Bohemia, VA | just did my rear tire. I'll be looking at a good time over the next few weeks to do the front forks before it gets too cold. fron tire in about another 5,000 or so.
also, i think i've got a worn bushing on the rear shock, not sure but it seems like it.
Edited by varyder 2009-11-01 3:15 PM
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Cruiser
Posts: 235
Kincardine, Ontario, Canada | Here's my list for the dealer, no longer have a garage, so I rely on them for my work and winter storage. Let me know if I missed anything. LOL
Shift indicator fluctuates showing wrong gear and bouncing back and forth several times before settling down, especially first thing in the morning. Problems are with 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear indicators, bike shifts normally.
Gas smell, usually after sitting then getting on to ride. Victory has a new style gas cap with modified gasket, The part number on the new gas cap is 2877937
Trunk rattle, Victory has a fix, The part numbers are 5813263 for the felt strips and 5413754 for the rubber bumpers
Check for updates, recalls or reflash required
Change fork oil
Change engine oil
Compression test
Clean battery connections, both ends of cables
Check exhaust and intake clamps for proper torque
Check steering head bearing and adjust if required
Check handlebar mounting bolts for correct torque, I had swapped bars, and didn't have a metric crows foot to torque the nuts to specs from the bottom
Check throttle cables adjustment, lubricate barrel ends.
Lube all pivot points as specified in service manual.
Inspect fuel lines, brake lines, oil lines and wiring harnesses for wear or leaks, and check condition of fittings.
Check wear pad on side stand, replace if required.
Replace shift and brake pegs with Ness Knurled Flared Tip pegs, # SKU: V-1139.
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Please wait until spring to do the following as I don't want the bike sitting all winter on new tires.
Change both tires
Check wheel bearings
Check alignment front to rear
Check front and rear brake pads, good for another 25,000 Kms?
Edited by candubrain 2009-11-01 3:50 PM
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Puddle Jumper
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San Antonio, TX | Enjoy occassional beautiful 70 degree riding days throughout the winter! gotta love Texas. |
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