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My SuMo Saga....
Finally got serious about tearing down my XT6 tonight......
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../XT6SM/023.jpg I'm soooo glad I'm doing a frame-up resto.....'cause I knew I'd find other issues that'll need addressing :rolleyes2:...... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../XT6SM/021.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../XT6SM/020.jpg Looks to be a crappy weld from the factory that finally gave way to the notorious vibes of a Big Thump.... :thumbdown: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../XT6SM/019.jpg I was pumped to find a K&N already in the airbox.....that appears to only be in need of a good cleaning...:thumbup1: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../XT6SM/022.jpg Decided to call it a day.....but not before ringing up my MetalFab buddy to inquire of his services for prepping the frame.... He told me his Mom is ready to go over the Floor Plan I drew up for her new house.....tomorrow.......which means I'll finally have some coin to order those motor parts! :D Also re-confirmed with a workmate about powder-coating the frame, skidplate, & footpeg brackets..... He's already got the colors I'm looking for....Fire Engine Red for the frame.....& Satin black for the rest......only gonna cost me $100!:thumbup1: More to come as things progress.......... :mchappy: |
:thumbup1::thumbup1: looks like a rebuild thread in the making... looking forward to it..
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I never realized this could be an issue on these bikes. thanks for showing me, I've gotta take a good look at mine and probaby do a little welding work.
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Last thing I saw before I crashed last night....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../XT6SM/016.jpg Got up early this morning & finshed dismantling, loaded up the the frame, swingarm & skidplate in the Blazer... & when I returned from my MetalFab mate's place....the frame now sports this mod... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...T6SM/022-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...T6SM/021-1.jpg No Mo' Buddy Pegs either! :thumbup1: ... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...T6SM/023-1.jpg Just gotta finish stripping off all the old paint now.... :funmeterno: The Saga continues... |
Didn't your friend also fix that broken part on the second picture on your comment right above this one?? :confused1:
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Handed off the frame & skidplate for powder-coating today.....
Should be back in my hands within a week......enough time to tear into the motor & prep the head for the machine shop.:thumbup1: |
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Nope.....didn't gusset that piece.....
My MetalFab Wizard friend managed to put a nice bead in there though.:cool4: I always wondered why my tank moved around a bit right in front of the seat...... Now I know.....:blushing: Should be getting the frame back next week..... More pics to follow.... |
Cool...
Milwaukie OR huh... Nice... I was born and Raised in Portland.. lived in Sandy for 9 years and graduated from Sherwood (over by Tigerd and Tualitin) My uncle used to own a bar in Milwaukie... Ed's I think it was called... looking forward to the pics! |
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A Dying breed some might say.....due to all the transplants that have migrated here:rolleyes2: All the smart OR natives have already left!:oops2:.....:biggrin3: |
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if only there was a Air Force Base (for active) in Oregon... |
Current State of Affairs....
Frame & skidplate are getting p/c'd.....should have 'em back sometime this next week .....:thumbup1: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...MoReBuild1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...MoReBuild2.jpg Also managed to get the swingarm & motor power-washed one more time today.... Now to tear down the lump on the bench!:biggrin3:.....so I can have that head ready to go to the machine shop as soon as the parts arrive.....:clap: |
Nice!
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Looks like I'll be Cagin' It to work tomorrow......
Frame & Skidplate will be here waiting for me when I get here :thumbup1: |
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