2008 January 15: :
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This evening I finally got around to installing the Progressive Suspension shocks I bought from Motorcycle Accessory Warehouse. Part of the problem was they come with the springs separate, so I needed a spring compressor. Since I'm too cheap to shell out $50 for one, I instead grab some suitable scrap metal, buy a length of angle iron and a pin, then set to work making my own. Two hours later it's done and the springs are on the shocks.
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Photo courtesy of Charlie Mullendore of Antietam Classic Cycle.
The shocks go onto the bike without any fuss, but I'll have to wait a while for a road test - the temps have dropped into the 20's with no improvement forecast for quite some time. That's okay though, I still have to retorque the heads, do the final tune and other things on my to do
list. When I retorque the heads, the present dull rocker covers will be replaced with the final shiny ones. Spent a few minutes before I quit for the evening on cleaning and (hand) polishing one - looks much better, can't wait to put them on!
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Photo courtesy of Charlie Mullendore of Antietam Classic Cycle.