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82 850GL Resto...here we go

  • Thread starter Thread starter Good Times
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Don't tell me, those are not your better half's, legs

or those are not your springs....LOL
 
So I'm sitting here next to my wife on the couch when I read your post. I looked at the picture again and started laughing, then showed her. LOL!!!
 
I was debating on saying anything, but I figured hey the bolts have already been sent off, so what do I got to lose.....LOL
 
Probably too late to help but I have had good luck getting the rust off of springs with a Stainless wire brush and Scotchbrite pads then clear coating
 
bbjumper said:
Probably too late to help but I have had good luck getting the rust off of springs with a Stainless wire brush and Scotchbrite pads then clear coating
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Thanks BB. I actually got some of the rust off, but it had damaged the chrome. Spots of dull metal. I think the PC will look good as well. I was able to clean the shock bodies up, but the springs needed professional help.
 
I have the best PC guy. Dropped the springs off yesterday afternoon. Got a call from him today and he even delivered them to me since he was in my neck of the woods. Plus they look awesome! $25 Dang it. That's incredible.

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Sorry GK. No leg this time. :p
 
and I was just about to say,,,,I like the legs better.....LOL

as I was scrolling down and looking at the pictures, and you go and spoil it for me at the end....hehehehehe

looking really good, I always thought PC would crack, especially on a spring once it got compressed, shows how much I know....

man, I wish there was a cheap PC guy in my neck of the woods......I would have had everything done by them......
 
Wow, looks good. Certainly can't wait to see this thing back together!
 
Sci85 said:
Wow, those look amazing. A steal for 25 bucks.
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and Sci85 is talking about the springs.......:D:D:D



right......:eek:


better be.......


ohhhh I am going to stop now.....:)



I just couldn't resist, hope your missus don't hate me, it's in good fun....
 
GateKeeper said:
and Sci85 is talking about the springs.......:D:D:D



right......:eek:


better be.......


ohhhh I am going to stop now.....:)



I just couldn't resist, hope your missus don't hate me, it's in good fun....
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Look out....she may know your address :D:D:D LOL!!!



Well fellas, I spent a little while trying to get the shocks back together. Hmmmm... that's going to take some more thinking. The ratchet strap method is not working for reassemble.

I may try to see if one of my buddies has a set of spring compressors.
 
Good Times said:
Look out....she may know your address :D:D:D LOL!!!



Well fellas, I spent a little while trying to get the shocks back together. Hmmmm... that's going to take some more thinking. The ratchet strap method is not working for reassemble.

I may try to see if one of my buddies has a set of spring compressors.
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Make sure they are 180 degrees on the spring.A bit off bends the spring.
 
SVSooke said:
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The same way I got the springs off my 78 1000 shocks.
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Yes, this was what I did and it worked. After sleeping on it I am going to give this another shot today. Going to "spring" for some smaller straps though. I think that was my deal. Plus I had the hooks on them. Those will have to be removed.

Thanks for posting that SV. I couldn't remember who put that picture up or how it was set up. They will be back together this afternoon.
 
Shocked!!!

Shocked!!!

They are back together and lookin' good.

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SVsooke's ratchet strap method was easy once I did it right!
 
Looking real good there GT......progressing along very nicely.....I am at a standstill, waiting on parts, and bits and pieces, shop time,,,,,etc.....I hope to be at 90% by the end of April......
 
Thanks GK. I am heading into a bit of a cash flow lull. I will be working on "lesser" issues and getting creative with what I have. That means polishing some parts and getting smaller things cleaned up and ready to go back on the bike.

The next big item is the wiring harness. I need to take inventory of how many/what type of connectors I have. I plan on replacing them all, cleaning the wires up and re-wrapping the whole harness. We will see what awaits.....
 
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