can't win fer losing.
05-25-2012 | 04:20 PM
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can't win fer losing.
dang seems like I just wasn't born under a lucky star. rear wheel dampner set gone bad, and rear wheel bearings and it's a beutiful 3 day weekend grrr..parts ordered but won't be in till next weekend and costs me parts and labor apx $300.
05-25-2012 | 04:24 PM
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That isn't squat...
The 4 ton A/C went out at the house, Carrier unit, 10 years old. Have to replace entire unit including air handler, $9750.00. If I do the 2 ton upstairs that's an additional $7000.00 for a grand total of $16000.00 and some change.
Yeah I'd take your problem in a second.
The 4 ton A/C went out at the house, Carrier unit, 10 years old. Have to replace entire unit including air handler, $9750.00. If I do the 2 ton upstairs that's an additional $7000.00 for a grand total of $16000.00 and some change.
Yeah I'd take your problem in a second.
05-25-2012 | 05:14 PM
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That isn't squat...
The 4 ton A/C went out at the house, Carrier unit, 10 years old. Have to replace entire unit including air handler, $9750.00. If I do the 2 ton upstairs that's an additional $7000.00 for a grand total of $16000.00 and some change.
Yeah I'd take your problem in a second.
The 4 ton A/C went out at the house, Carrier unit, 10 years old. Have to replace entire unit including air handler, $9750.00. If I do the 2 ton upstairs that's an additional $7000.00 for a grand total of $16000.00 and some change.
Yeah I'd take your problem in a second.
05-25-2012 | 05:32 PM
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You mean damper like the cush drive? How bad could that go? And bearings are pretty straightforward. No way should it be 3 bills. What were the symptoms?
As for the AC. No advice there. Some days you eat the bear, some days the bear eats you.
As for the AC. No advice there. Some days you eat the bear, some days the bear eats you.
05-25-2012 | 06:26 PM
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much cheeper for them to have called me first heh heh.
05-25-2012 | 06:48 PM
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05-25-2012 | 06:52 PM
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05-25-2012 | 07:01 PM
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Thanks for the freezer idea however I think I am the bug and not the windshield on this go around. HVAC companies know they have you by the short hairs. I remember as a kid growing up in Houston that all we had was an attic fan and I slept comfortably during the summer. Now if it's over 76 I can't sleep.....
05-25-2012 | 07:22 PM
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lol well at least got a few laughs.. It will be ok. I can ride this weekend but just cannot do tight cornering and speeds.. have to be careful and just do the straight line cruiser thang 
oh well it aint like the barings will explode are anything and kill me just get more warn and sloppy.. I just am not going far on it or ride it much (cept for the quick fix of riding a short trip into town or so). you know what gets me is the thought that by the time I get the bike to where I want it lol I could have spent $10k on it lol...remember monster wrangler I did that on $30k
oh well it aint like the barings will explode are anything and kill me just get more warn and sloppy.. I just am not going far on it or ride it much (cept for the quick fix of riding a short trip into town or so). you know what gets me is the thought that by the time I get the bike to where I want it lol I could have spent $10k on it lol...remember monster wrangler I did that on $30k
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05-25-2012 | 07:54 PM
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If all is wrong is the thin connecting pieces between the blocks are broke, that in no way effects the damper blocks in use, just makes it a pain to install the wheel parts.
Bearings can be had from any bearing shop if not already ordered... the labor, well that's a choice.
Bearings can be had from any bearing shop if not already ordered... the labor, well that's a choice.
05-25-2012 | 07:58 PM
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Glad you feel better about your three bills.
You could go to Harbor Freight, get an inside bearing puller and pull those old bearings. Replace them and the seals for less than 100.00 including the puller. Not sure how much the cush drive rubber is but it can't be much. Back on the road for less than 200.00 I would guess. What is the condition of your chain and spocket?
You could go to Harbor Freight, get an inside bearing puller and pull those old bearings. Replace them and the seals for less than 100.00 including the puller. Not sure how much the cush drive rubber is but it can't be much. Back on the road for less than 200.00 I would guess. What is the condition of your chain and spocket?
05-25-2012 | 08:12 PM
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chain and sprocket look good (as would be expected having only 19k miles on the bike) ... Also would cost more than that as I yet do not have a bike stand to pull rear wheel etc... worked on many things and pulling bearings was never fun and the rear on these bikes holds 3 of them lol. I have no pretense of being a bike mechanic lol.. as you say what ever makes you feel safest and considering it's my life on the road prefer someone who does have the experience to work on these...but do appreciate all the info I have gleemed here (otherwise wouldn't know half of what I do or fixed some of the stuff I have already) but I know when to let someone more qualified take over...like I won't even try to mess with tearing bike bike apart (shudder) to do carb work or cct's myself (cudo's to those who can) but will stick to what I feel is smarter for me lol.
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05-25-2012 | 08:16 PM
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Damper set,wheel - $25.31
Honda, ATV Parts, Scooter Parts, Motorcycle Parts,CRF,CR,MX Parts, Goldwing parts
Honda, ATV Parts, Scooter Parts, Motorcycle Parts,CRF,CR,MX Parts, Goldwing parts
05-25-2012 | 08:35 PM
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Harbor Freight Slide Hammer And Bearing Puller Set- Item#95987
$69.99
RONAYERS.COM
DAMPER SET, WHEEL (06410-MBB-000)
$25.88
x 2 BEARING (6204UU) (91052-MAE-004)
$16.41
DUST SEAL (91252-MAS-003)
$7.22
BEARING (6322) (91051-MAS-003)
$23.89
DUST SEAL (91253-MAE-003)
$9.51
Total $ 169.29 in parts and 1 special tool
$69.99
RONAYERS.COM
DAMPER SET, WHEEL (06410-MBB-000)
$25.88
x 2 BEARING (6204UU) (91052-MAE-004)
$16.41
DUST SEAL (91252-MAS-003)
$7.22
BEARING (6322) (91051-MAS-003)
$23.89
DUST SEAL (91253-MAE-003)
$9.51
Total $ 169.29 in parts and 1 special tool
05-26-2012 | 12:33 AM
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Getting it done right=$300. Peace of mind=$300+, Your Life=Priceless.
Had my rear bearings done by a dealer years ago. Was on the other side of the island.
I felt slight movement and grinding on the rear. I was fortunately about 2 miles from the Honda dealer but about 110 miles from home. They took me in on the spot, was a Saturday. Their bays were all full so did mine on a stand. My race was worn to the point of having lost a few bearings. Changed all three bearings and seals. Cost came out to about $100 and about 1 hour wait. Back then they did all my tune-ups/repairs except
oil changes( I still buy all my oil and filters from them). The quoted price for the parts alone was more than that. I got a huge break.
I do my own work now and a rear stand is a very good investment, if just to lube your chain, or check your bearings... Be careful riding it with the worn bearings.
Had my rear bearings done by a dealer years ago. Was on the other side of the island.
I felt slight movement and grinding on the rear. I was fortunately about 2 miles from the Honda dealer but about 110 miles from home. They took me in on the spot, was a Saturday. Their bays were all full so did mine on a stand. My race was worn to the point of having lost a few bearings. Changed all three bearings and seals. Cost came out to about $100 and about 1 hour wait. Back then they did all my tune-ups/repairs except
oil changes( I still buy all my oil and filters from them). The quoted price for the parts alone was more than that. I got a huge break.
I do my own work now and a rear stand is a very good investment, if just to lube your chain, or check your bearings... Be careful riding it with the worn bearings.
05-26-2012 | 08:31 AM
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yeah after taking it 10 miles this morning to breakfast and felt even worse I got home and am leaving it parked until parts come in.. just aint no fun when you don't feel safe. dang shame these things always seem to happen when you have plans for a great 3 day weekend's lol.
just aint no fun when you don't feel safe. dang shame these things always seem to happen when you have plans for a great 3 day weekend's lol.
05-26-2012 | 08:39 AM
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yeah originally I thought I would ride it to the shop (apx20 miles away) and have it done while I waited...however after todays little trip I changed my mind and am going to have to see how I can load it onto my pickup and take it in instead.
05-28-2012 | 08:42 PM
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yeah just been sitting and playing video games online oh well next weekend she will be up and running again... Still trying to find someone around here in Georgia that can do paint and body work on the bike too been looking cause I want a really unique and custom paint job (murial style) airbrush type job.
oh well next weekend she will be up and running again... Still trying to find someone around here in Georgia that can do paint and body work on the bike too been looking cause I want a really unique and custom paint job (murial style) airbrush type job.
06-01-2012 | 07:31 PM
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well got my bike back today and wow what a difference, didn't realize how much it was losing due to bad bearings and also found chain was bad had tight spots and loose spots in it...bought a really nice chain (gold) 530 and new bearings and seals in rear wheel and dampners set , she rides so smooth now and a steady grab not speratic like and even seems to be smoother shifting . Had them look at my sprockets and they were in good condition. unbelievable how much difference it makes..Oh and this chain was listed at $175. but my mechanic got it for me at $100. forget brand but was (according to him top line chain ). I know pics are important lol !!!
06-01-2012 | 08:08 PM
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Whats the scheduled replacement milage on the rear bearings anyway? Not sure if the mechanic checked the front, but my advice is if the rear's were shot, chances are the fronts could be replaced as well. If you lift your front tire off the ground and try to move it back and forth. There shouldnt be any side to side wobble, if so you know what to do.
