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Old 09-06-2014, 10:33 PM   #438
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It was new shock day today.


Kind of a PITA job as I had to yank the mufflers to remove the lower fasteners and I don't have a small enough spring compressor for MC shocks. I found that two ratcheting tie down straps worked great. 90 minutes for the first shock, 15 for the second. I didn't know how bad it rode until I got the new shocks on.

Today was also 'Pile The Miles On The Jeep Day'. I went to a Japanese Motorcycle Barn Sale in Indiana early in the morning. The seller claimed 40,000 parts, new and used. I think he forgot a zero. Frankly, I was overwhelmed by what was there. Dumpster diving skills were required. It was probably a good idea that I went with limited funds and without the pickup.
Within five minutes of arriving, I scored a replacement fuel tank for the Maggot for $75. Here it is, all washed up, sitting on a stool, waiting to be installed.


Not a bad day.
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