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techtalk:ref:genmsr41 [2019/01/09 02:26] ixl2relax ↷ Links adapted because of a move operation |
techtalk:ref:genmsr41 [2019/01/11 00:43] hippysmack [Using a Lift Strap] |
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| * Installing the motor minus the drain plugs, will gain a good 1/4" and you will appreciate that 1/4" as you are trying not to scratch your frame. ((Monte03 from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439&page=2)) | * Installing the motor minus the drain plugs, will gain a good 1/4" and you will appreciate that 1/4" as you are trying not to scratch your frame. ((Monte03 from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439&page=2)) | ||
| * You can put some pipe insulation on the frame to keep it from getting banged up. ((fdny37 from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439&page=2)) | * You can put some pipe insulation on the frame to keep it from getting banged up. ((fdny37 from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439&page=2)) | ||
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| 4 ((photo by ironheadmax of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439)) {{techtalk:ref:genmsr:easy_motor_install_4_by_ironheadmax.jpg?direct&300|}} 5 ((photo by ironheadmax of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439)) {{techtalk:ref:genmsr:easy_motor_install_5_by_ironheadmax.jpg?direct&300|}} 6 ((photo by ironheadmax of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439)) {{techtalk:ref:genmsr:easy_motor_install_6_by_ironheadmax.jpg?direct&300|}} | 4 ((photo by ironheadmax of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439)) {{techtalk:ref:genmsr:easy_motor_install_4_by_ironheadmax.jpg?direct&300|}} 5 ((photo by ironheadmax of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439)) {{techtalk:ref:genmsr:easy_motor_install_5_by_ironheadmax.jpg?direct&300|}} 6 ((photo by ironheadmax of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1376439)) {{techtalk:ref:genmsr:easy_motor_install_6_by_ironheadmax.jpg?direct&300|}} | ||
| - | + | ===== Using a Lift Strap ===== | |
| + | Here's a homemade overhead hoist in the shop. It works with a swing arm and a 2 ton chain come-along. ((Graywolf of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5033839#post5033839)) \\ | ||
| + | Hook the over head lift to the top motor mount and tilt the engine slightly to the left when you get the weight off of the frame. \\ | ||
| + | It will slip right out of the frame without laying the bike on its side. \\ | ||
| + | It's easier to get the engine out if you take the rear rocker cover off. \\ | ||
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| + | | Engine strap ((photos by Graywolf of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5033839#post5033839)) || | ||
