750 Vulcan Shaft Maintenance *Pics*

**2WheelFun** · 11-20-2005

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** · 11-20-2005

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 · 11-20-2005

when can i schedule you to do mine

**2WheelFun** · 11-20-2005

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Originally Posted by Frankt07

when can i schedule you to do mine

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

Frankt07 · 11-20-2005

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 · 11-20-2005

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** · 11-20-2005

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Originally Posted by 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

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** · 11-20-2005

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Originally Posted by 1600pilot

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 · 11-20-2005

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** · 11-20-2005

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Originally Posted by 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

LOL...want to keep em guessing.

Frankt07 · 11-20-2005

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

woodchucks800 · 11-20-2005

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Originally Posted by whistle clean

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** · 11-20-2005

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Originally Posted by Frankt07

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** · 11-20-2005

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Originally Posted by woodchucks800

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** · 11-20-2005

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

1400pilot · 11-20-2005

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Originally Posted by whistle clean

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** · 11-20-2005

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Originally Posted by 1600pilot

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** · 11-20-2005

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Originally Posted by spok

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

The kids are doing fine.

**2WheelFun** · 11-21-2005

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

**Spok** · 11-21-2005

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Originally Posted by whistle clean

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...

11-20-2005	#1 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 32,748	750 Vulcan Shaft Maintenance Pics 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* __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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2WheelFun the "fun" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 32,748	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* __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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Frankt07 Ridden like a Ford! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 4,049	when can i schedule you to do mine __________________ 2001 Black Mustang GT 2005 Phantom Silver 1500 Classic Royal Purple synthetic oil in both

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Frankt07 Ridden like a Ford! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 4,049	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 __________________ 2001 Black Mustang GT 2005 Phantom Silver 1500 Classic Royal Purple synthetic oil in both

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1400pilot UBER CLUB MEMBER #2 Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Holdrege, Nebraska Posts: 13,839	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!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Click for a map of the states I've ridden in 08 ZG1400 Concours 06 KDX200 04KX65

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Frankt07 Ridden like a Ford! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 4,049	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 __________________ 2001 Black Mustang GT 2005 Phantom Silver 1500 Classic Royal Purple synthetic oil in both

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Frankt07 Ridden like a Ford! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 4,049	had me wondering...lol after hearing about deep creep, i figured you woud be using that instead of WD-40 __________________ 2001 Black Mustang GT 2005 Phantom Silver 1500 Classic Royal Purple synthetic oil in both

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Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 36,872	nice walk thru, looks like an enjoyable afternoon with the kids __________________ AUGUST 2006 MOM In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed. Official Cup Holder Inspection Officer

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2WheelFun the "fun" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 32,748	I just realized I didn't take a pic of the completed job. We all know how they look put together, right? __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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