11/12/2017 0 Comments How To Install A Swing Arm BagE38. org is the source for sharing knowledge and information about enjoying, caring for, maintaining, repairing and owning the BMW 5series and 7series automobiles.IOqlNEVArss&sz=hd' alt='How To Install A Swing Arm Bag' title='How To Install A Swing Arm Bag' />R7.Rebuild Project Index.Contents.DISCLAIMERGrey Ghost Restoration Epilog, November 3, 2.Lessons Learned.Resources.Tips for Those Who Follow After Me.The Grey Ghost Restoration Part 1 Getting Started, Oct 2.The Grey Ghost Restoration Part 2, Front End Frame.The Grey Ghost Restoration Part 3 Engine.Grey Ghost Restoration Part 4 Getting Ready for Paint Shop.Grey Ghost Restoration Part 5 Battery, Ignition, Exhaust, Carbs, Misc Parts.Grey Ghost Restoration Part 6 Paint Schemes.Grey Ghost Restoration Part 7 You Want HOW MUCH Grey Ghost Restoration Part 8 Update on Parts, Engine Work Plan.Grey Ghost Restoration Part 9 Update on Carbs, Engine and Painting.Grey Ghost Restoration Part 1.P60Z5vCUjvs/hqdefault.jpg' alt='How To Install A Swing Arm Bag' title='How To Install A Swing Arm Bag' />Paint Stripping Preparation.Grey Ghost Restoration Part 1.Removing Subframe and Rear Drive.Grey Ghost Restoration Part 1.Painting Frame, Subframe, Swing Arm.Grey Ghost Restoration Part 1.Putting Back End Back Together.Grey Ghost Restoration Part 1.Small Parts Engine Painting.Grey Ghost Restoration Part 1.Mounting Front Wheel Subframe.Grey Ghost Restoration Part 1.Shocks, Controls, Handlebar, Wiring.Grey Ghost Restoration Part 1.Carburetor Rebuild, The Good, The Bad The Ugly.Grey Ghost Restoration Part 1.Zen and The Art of Motorcycle Rebuilding.Grey Ghost Restoration Part 1.Engine, Carbs, Exhaust.Grey Ghost Restoration Part 2.Painting The Body Parts.Grey Ghost Restoration Part 2.Finished on Halloween.Finish Painting.Assembly.Punch List.Will it Run Refresh Projects.This bike is my first BMW purchased in August 1.I did a rebuild in 2.Freshen Up in 2.This is the first build I blogged about and Ive learned more about how to improve my documentation and about how to rebuild and restore airheads since 2.To date, Ive rebuilt this bike, a 1.R7.Microsoft Level 63 Salary 2012 .R1. 00. RS and also done a number of freshen up projects on this 1.R7. Samantha Swift And The Fountains Of Fate Cheats . The Table of Contents above should help you go directly to any project of interest.The 2.Freshen Up projects are at the end of this page with links to the main subsystem the projects are associated with.I hope this information is helpful to you.DISCLAIMER Please be advised that there is no representation of the accuracy of any of the information presented on these web pages relative to BMW motorcycle maintenance or modification and that the material is presented for information purposes only.In no case will I be held liable for injury or damage consequential or otherwise resulting from or arising out of alterations you make to your motorcycle.The reader should recognize that motorcycling is a dangerous activity that can result in injury or death, and that the alterations portrayed on these web pages can and will change the behavior and performance of your motorcycle, possibly with fatal results.You are encouraged to seek qualified assistance before undertaking any of the procedures outlined here, and are here by notified that, should you decide to proceed, you do so at your own risk.Grey Ghost Restoration Epilog, November 3, 2.Heres a short video of the startup of the Grey Ghost on Halloween night.And, you can look at a summary of before, during and after photos of the build hereand see the entire set of photos here.The following consolidates the blog entries Ive made on doing the build starting with this Epilog, an d then a choronology of the build.Im the original owner of the bike which so far has accumulated over 1.I hope this material proves helpful to others who are interested in keeping an older BMW running or doing a rebuild.Lessons Learned.Before I started, I read a blog that said Start from the inside and work your way out.The logic made sense to me in developing the budget.I estimated the cost for the frame straightening and fork tube replacement I knew were required.This was the most expensive work I had done, and ended up costing about 5.After that was done, I prioritized the other must do work.I had the top end inspected and got cost estimates for repairing the broken fin on one head.The estimates ranged from over 1.I took the 1.Randy Long even though shipping to Pennsylvania and back cost me 2.When he got the head, we talked and he pointed out the valves, guides and seats were worn and past their service life.So he got both heads and I had him replace the seats, valve guides, springs and valves.Randy does great work and is willing to share his knowledge.I priced out a carburetor repair of a broken float pin boss and the parts for rebuilding it.I replaced the rear sub frame with a good used one since I knew it was cracked and been repaired and cracked again, and a new exhaust system as the original I had held on to was in bad shape.I developed an estimating spreadsheet to forecast the costs and updated the total with actual cost when I bought parts.Its a good idea to identify must from nice to have parts.Get all the must have parts priced and paid for and then work on the nice to have sourcing new and used parts e.Bay, BMW MOA forum, Craigs List, Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners group, and the BMW Internet Riders forum.Optional parts included a used cast snowflake rear wheel to match the front one I bought in 1.R9.S fairing, new Dyna III electronic ignition, used bar end mirrors, and used battery tray.Checking the on line used markets and e.Bay for about a month turned up deals on many of these parts, so I spent the money.With e.Bay, I only had one part with some disappointment, the cast snowflake wheel which had a dig in the rim.But, I found a local company, Woodys Wheel Works, who could pound it out.Painting was a shock as I originally planned to have it professionally painted.But, after multiple bids over 2,0.I called a friend who rebuilds classic British bikes for some advice.He talked me into the growth experience of painting the bike myself.He had the equipment, advice and encouragement.I had to do the rest.It took me 3 times as long to complete the painting as I had estimated.The material cost doubled when I had paint failures and had to buy another paint kit from Holt BMW.But, the education and satisfaction were priceless.It was the memorable experience of the project and even though I got very frustrated and discouraged more than once.As my friend says, Endeavor to Persevere.And, Theres nothing about painting you cant fix with sand paper and more paint.You cant break anything.CAUTION That said, ALWAYS get the primer that goes with your paint assuming you are using a multi component paint system and not just rattle can painting the bike.The primer has to be happy with the solvent used in the base coat.NEVER use rattle can primer with auto quality paint, like I did, or you will get paint peeling.WARNING If you use professional two part primer and clear coat, you are going to be exposed to chemicals that can permanently damage your lungs, brain and eyes.The damage is cumulative and irreversible.I did the paint work on three bikes this one twice and the R7.I will NOT paint that way again.If I ever paint with two part paint systems again, I will have a full body suit and full respirator mask with separate oxygen source and complete skin coverage.ANYTHING LESS IS ASKING FOR PERMANENT DAMAGE.As I get older, I occasionally get wiser My original budget was more than the blue book value of the bike, and that is typical for a rebuild, or in my case, a build of an R9.S cafe racer replica.I kept detailed records of all costs.The paint preparation primer, sand paper, solvents, cleaners, shop supplies cost much more than I had estimated.Dont over look that in your budget.In the future, Id put in a 5 shop supplies budget and estimate primer cost at 3.The final cost exceeded the budget by 6.Plan accordingly.Finally, there is practical value in figuring out how to overcome the cussedness of inanimate objects, not at the time, of course, but in retrospect .Im reminded of Rober Pirsegs book, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, The real motorcycle you are working on is yourself.If that is true doing routine maintenance, then doing a rebuild of a bike means you are rebuilding yourself.JT Strong Arm Jack Stabilizer System Travel Trailer Kit Lippert Components Inc 1.Stabilizing Jacks.Everyone who owns a 5th Wheel or Travel Trailer knows that some side to side or front to back movement is expected annoying, frustrating, unwantedbut expected.JTs Strong Arm Jack Stabilizer eliminates the inherent chassis movement problem found.The Strong Arm uses the power of triangulation.One end of the Strong Arm easily attaches to a.RV frame.When parked, the Strong Arm.RV is leveled.
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