750 Vulcan Shaft Maintenance *Pics*

[2WheelFun]

Since the weather did not co-operate today and remained foggy and cold I took time to do the shaft maintenance on the wifes 750. I already did the work on my 750 but didn't take any pics and I know how much we all enjoy pics.

Also this will give you an opportunity to see the motorcycle lift I bought recently from Harbor Freight. That thing is a back saver! Get the bike up to level and sit in a chair as you roll around the lift from side to side always comfortable and tools at your reach. I remember days when I got down on the floor to do the same work and at the end of the day I'd be so stoved up I didn't want to ride.

Pic 1 showing the bike on the lift ready to jack it up.



Pic 2 showing it jacked up



Pic 3 showing removal of the left side heat shield



Pic 4 showing removal of the left side muffler



Pic 5 showing the removal of the left side shock



Pic 6 showing the removal of the right side heat shield



Pic 7 showing the removal of the right side muffler



***Continued***

[2WheelFun]

Pic 8 showing the rear wheel removed



Pic 9 showing dirty drive spline



Pic 10 showing the dirty drive shaft coupling



Pic 11 showing the cleaned drive shaft coupling



Pic 12 showing the drive shaft coupling greased



Pic 13 showing a skilled mechanic hard at work



Pic 14 showing how to tune a muffler



Pic 15 again showing a highly skilled grease monkey in action



***THAT"S ALL FOLKS***

[Frankt07]

when can i schedule you to do mine

[2WheelFun]

when can i schedule you to do mine

Can you drop it off? I want to use my motorcycle lift.

[Frankt07]

if i had a garage, i would be getting me alift like that. sweet. all i have is a 6x10 shed where teh bike sleeps, so i cant fit much more. theres already shelving and an air compressor. but i would like to get the sears motorcycle jack. or something similar
sitting on the floor bites

[1400pilot]

now would that be a can of seafoam on the bench there Cary?????????

good step by step with pictures, if ya cant ride at least you can get that alone time with them by workin on em!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[2WheelFun]

if i had a garage, i would be getting me alift like that. sweet. all i have is a 6x10 shed where teh bike sleeps, so i cant fit much more. theres already shelving and an air compressor. but i would like to get the sears motorcycle jack. or something similar
sitting on the floor bites

A garage is a real treat for sure! We didn't have one at the last house we lived in so it was on out priority list this time.

Anything to get a motorcycle up off the floor is a huge help! I've spent enough time crawling under cars n trucks and bikesin the dirt/gravel/concrete so the lift was something I wanted for a long time. Getting older now so need more comforts. LOL

[2WheelFun]

now would that be a can of seafoam on the bench there Cary?????????

good step by step with pictures, if ya cant ride at least you can get that alone time with them by workin on em!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good eyes Deron! I just finished drinking that can of SeaFoam as I was getting cold in the garage.

[Frankt07]

i caught that one pic of sea foam. but noticed there were many pics where WD-40 is clearly pictured. kinda looks like it was intentionally placed that way.......hmmmmm
is our loyalty shifting whistle??...lol

[2WheelFun]

i caught that one pic of sea foam. but noticed there were many pics where WD-40 is clearly pictured. kinda looks like it was intentionally placed that way.......hmmmmm
is our loyalty shifting whistle??...lol

LOL...want to keep em guessing.

[Frankt07]

had me wondering...lol
after hearing about deep creep, i figured you woud be using that instead of WD-40

[woodchucks800]

Good eyes Deron! I just finished drinking that can of SeaFoam as I was getting cold in the garage.

Who's the guy puffing on the pipe? OH you call it tuning the pipe, I get it now this is suppose to be a family site

[2WheelFun]

had me wondering...lol
after hearing about deep creep, i figured you woud be using that instead of WD-40

You'll see the deep creep in the next maintenance project. LOL

Actually...it was sitting just off view of the camera. I used the WD-40 on a rag to remove some grease near the rear wheel hub. Gotta use it for something!

[2WheelFun]

Who's the guy puffing on the pipe? OH you call it tuning the pipe, I get it now this is suppose to be a family site

I'm practicing a call for the Red Lodge get together. I may have to drill out the baffles though to get others to hear it.

[Spok]

nice walk thru, looks like an enjoyable afternoon with the kids

[1400pilot]

Good eyes Deron! I just finished drinking that can of SeaFoam as I was getting cold in the garage.

but it also looks like the space heater was on!!!

[2WheelFun]

but it also looks like the space heater was on!!!

Yes it was on. I hate holding freezing cold tools when I work on things. Turned it on a few hours before I headed out to work.

[2WheelFun]

nice walk thru, looks like an enjoyable afternoon with the kids

The kids are doing fine.

[2WheelFun]

I just realized I didn't take a pic of the completed job. We all know how they look put together, right?

[Spok]

I'm practicing a call for the Red Lodge get together. I may have to drill out the baffles though to get others to hear it.

so puffing on pipe is your red lodge preparation....seems I might wanna switch my room mate for red lodge...