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The patient.
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Plan A was a block and tackle. My 17 year old son would assist. He would pull the rope and I would steady the bike until we got it up high enough for me to put the tire in place. He pulled with all his might and... nothing moved. With 2 pulleys at the bottom, it divides the force need by 4. If we say the bike weighs 1,000lbs, and we're trying to pick up one half that's 500lbs. divided by 4 is 125lbs. of force. He only weighs 120lbs.
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Plan B. Add the floor jack underneath and use the block and tackle to keep it upright. This proved to be a winner. Putting a 2x3 just behind the exhaust cross over, I was able to pick up by the trailing arms.
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I've gotten the driveshaft hooked back up. Changed the diff oil. axle back in place. I need to figure out where these clips go in the rear caliper.
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Once the brakes are back I'm just waiting for shock bushings. I think this one's done.
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Exhausted after work, but got out to tie up a few loose ends. Got the brake clips (thanx, Gerry), pads, & caliper in place and pumped up to pressure. Check diff level (filled with it removed so I needed to check with it back in place). Just waiting for shock bushings and button it back up. I can see the finish line from here. :good:
 
Well, I'm most of the way there. Replaced the shock bushings yesterday. Had to remove quite a bit of tupperware and bracketing to get to the top ones. (Which were in pretty good shape, had I known I would have just done the bottom. :cheeky: Oh well) The left rear roll bar won't line up to put the left passenger footboard in place. I can pry it and get just the bolt in, but with the bracket and bolt I can't pry it "properly". :head bang: Talked to a friend about it after dinner for some ideas and will try again today. :builder: If it dries out, I'll ride out to see Dad at the campsite. Happy Father's Day to all you Dads out there.
 
Well, that's pretty much a wrap. As often happens, if I put a night's sleep between me and a problem, it practically resolves itself. 15 Minutes the next morning and the footboard was on and it was time to clean up. A little over 100 miles round trip and the only thing that I need to keep an eye on are the rear brakes. A bit soft without much stopping power. It seemed somewhat better after the ride so I'll chalk it up to new pads on an old disk and give it more time. The fronts work great, so stopping isn't an issue. Thank you for your support, Dave
 

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