750 Vulcan rear end tear down & Motorcycle Lift

**2WheelFun** · 09-25-2005

Yesterday my wife and I drove to Harbor Freight in Spokane, WA and I bought a 1,000 lb motorcycle lift so I can work comfortably on our bikes. What a great piece of equipment to have to keep the work right in front of you. I got the office chair with wheels out of the den and was able to remain seated once I tore the rear end down on the 750. I can't say enough good about having a lift to help keep the ole back from screaming it's sore and tired and about to go out!

I've been reading about the 750 Vulcans and the Final Drive splines not having enough grease on them from the factory so I took mine apart today to see if it was dry. The rear splines had grease on them but the front spline was bone dry...BUT...upon inspection of the front splines I saw no wear or damage at all so felt better about that. Of course while I had the rear wheel off...shocks...mufflers...etc...I did a good cleaning of the grease on the rear splines and then added new grease to both front and rear splines upon putting the rear wheel back on. I now have 2 more bikes to do...my wifes 750 and my 1500 but am looking forward to doing the work being able to use the lift. Again...if you can swing the $299.00 for a 1,000 lb motorcycle lift...you might want to look at the one Harbor Freight has. With a few mods and tweaks it'll do just fine.

Here are two links. One for those who have a 750 Vulcan and want to do the final drive maintenance...and the other to the motorcycle lift.

1. 750 Vulcan Maintenance:

http://www.cdthayer.com/cruisermaint...#Final%20Drive
http://www.cdthayer.com/cruisermaint_3.htm

2. Harbor Freight Motorcycle Lift:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91764

NH1500Classic · 09-26-2005

I agree about the lift, definitely invaluable. If you're a Sam's Club member they have a great deal on a very nice lift, the Larin MAL 2. It's only available online, none of the stores stock it. Lots of great features and only $79.95.

Link to the lift @ Sam's: http://tinyurl.com/62c7j

Info on the lift: http://tinyurl.com/aabe9

lcseds · 09-26-2005

I like the Larin one from Sam's. But, it's $56 shipping to me. Makes it a less than great value compared to the aluminum pro jack Sears is now selling. No room for the one Whistle got! It's a beauty though.

**Spok** · 09-26-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by whistle clean

Yesterday my wife and I drove to Harbor Freight in Spokane, WA and I bought a 1,000 lb motorcycle lift so I can work comfortably on our bikes. What a great piece of equipment to have to keep the work right in front of you. I got the office chair with wheels out of the den and was able to remain seated once I tore the rear end down on the 750. I can't say enough good about having a lift to help keep the ole back from screaming it's sore and tired and about to go out!

I've been reading about the 750 Vulcans and the Final Drive splines not having enough grease on them from the factory so I took mine apart today to see if it was dry. The rear splines had grease on them but the front spline was bone dry...BUT...upon inspection of the front splines I saw no wear or damage at all so felt better about that. Of course while I had the rear wheel off...shocks...mufflers...etc...I did a good cleaning of the grease on the rear splines and then added new grease to both front and rear splines upon putting the rear wheel back on. I now have 2 more bikes to do...my wifes 750 and my 1500 but am looking forward to doing the work being able to use the lift. Again...if you can swing the $299.00 for a 1,000 lb motorcycle lift...you might want to look at the one Harbor Freight has. With a few mods and tweaks it'll do just fine.

Here are two links. One for those who have a 750 Vulcan and want to do the final drive maintenance...and the other to the motorcycle lift.

1. 750 Vulcan Maintenance:

http://www.cdthayer.com/cruisermaint...#Final%20Drive
http://www.cdthayer.com/cruisermaint_3.htm

2. Harbor Freight Motorcycle Lift:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91764

make that 3 more, I'll be over real soon & you can get my bike up on dat lift and do my rear end too.

**2WheelFun** · 09-26-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by spok

make that 3 more, I'll be over real soon & you can get my bike up on dat lift and do my rear end too.

Your not here yet?

09-25-2005	#1 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 32,674	750 Vulcan rear end tear down & Motorcycle Lift Yesterday my wife and I drove to Harbor Freight in Spokane, WA and I bought a 1,000 lb motorcycle lift so I can work comfortably on our bikes. What a great piece of equipment to have to keep the work right in front of you. I got the office chair with wheels out of the den and was able to remain seated once I tore the rear end down on the 750. I can't say enough good about having a lift to help keep the ole back from screaming it's sore and tired and about to go out! I've been reading about the 750 Vulcans and the Final Drive splines not having enough grease on them from the factory so I took mine apart today to see if it was dry. The rear splines had grease on them but the front spline was bone dry...BUT...upon inspection of the front splines I saw no wear or damage at all so felt better about that. Of course while I had the rear wheel off...shocks...mufflers...etc...I did a good cleaning of the grease on the rear splines and then added new grease to both front and rear splines upon putting the rear wheel back on. I now have 2 more bikes to do...my wifes 750 and my 1500 but am looking forward to doing the work being able to use the lift. Again...if you can swing the $299.00 for a 1,000 lb motorcycle lift...you might want to look at the one Harbor Freight has. With a few mods and tweaks it'll do just fine. Here are two links. One for those who have a 750 Vulcan and want to do the final drive maintenance...and the other to the motorcycle lift. 1. 750 Vulcan Maintenance: http://www.cdthayer.com/cruisermaint...#Final%20Drive http://www.cdthayer.com/cruisermaint_3.htm 2. Harbor Freight Motorcycle Lift: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91764 __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

09-26-2005	#2 (permalink)
NH1500Classic Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern NH Posts: 4	I agree about the lift, definitely invaluable. If you're a Sam's Club member they have a great deal on a very nice lift, the Larin MAL 2. It's only available online, none of the stores stock it. Lots of great features and only $79.95. Link to the lift @ Sam's: http://tinyurl.com/62c7j Info on the lift: http://tinyurl.com/aabe9 Last edited by NH1500Classic : 09-26-2005 at 09:21 AM. Reason: tinyurl

09-26-2005	#3 (permalink)
lcseds Third Gear And Gaining BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 137	I like the Larin one from Sam's. But, it's $56 shipping to me. Makes it a less than great value compared to the aluminum pro jack Sears is now selling. No room for the one Whistle got! It's a beauty though.

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