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A few more pics after we got the Dyna out of her garage and when we got it home. As a bonus, another friend gifted her sons 94 CBR600F2 to me. It's a basket case, but I get to restore it into one of my dream bikes, a Camel Racing Smokin' Joe CBR while teaching my son and daughter to work on bikes.
2007 Dyna Low Rider - My wife's new to her bike. 2007 Dyna Low Rider - My wife's new to her bike. 2007 Dyna Low Rider - My wife's new to her bike. 1994 Honda CBR 600 F2. Going to be restored as a Smokin' Joe replica. The new bikes keeping company with my 2015 Road Glide Special. The new bikes keeping company with my 2015 Road Glide Special.
You are correct, Sir. She's ready to ride her own bike. She's never ridden a motorcycle on her own, already lining up class at the dealership with the Ladies of Harley and a class for the Basic Rider Course from MSF at the local community college so she can get her endorsement.
As a former "motorcycle mentor" while I was Active Duty Army, I won't let her ride without the training and endorsement on her license.
Excellent!
It sure is nice to see someone who gives a $hit about reducing motorcycle fatalities.
Good job!
EDIT~ As far as things to inspect, how do the fork tubes look? (In the pics, they show either bad corrosion or lots of dust. Either way, you might look at fork seals. (The 49mm fork has been known to eat fork seals quickly.)
Another thing to look at...
Brake pads. Not just the remaining material, but the "crystallization" of those old pads. Check the caliper pistons for corrosion too.
Pull the seat to inspect the wiring. Rodents have been known....
Pull the air cleaner, rodents have been known here too.
Check the drive belt for cracks.
Check all the nuts/bolts/fasteners to the correct torque values.
Throttle operation...smooth with a quick return to idle?
Basically, an "enhanced" T-CLOCS would be a good start.
Last edited by NORTY FLATZ; Nov 3, 2021 at 01:13 PM.
Reason: added stuff, ya know?
Already done most of what you have suggested. The bike is in amazing good condition for how long it sat. Most of the rubber bits Ive looked at so far are in good, serviceable condition. I hadn't thought to look at the pads for more than material.
One bit at a time as I have all winter and until she gets her license to have it road worthy. I'll take it to the dealer for an inspection and sticker so I cna put a few miles on it before she does.
I still have the tank to remove and clean and reseal.
Best thing so far? No rodents!
Originally Posted by NORTY FLATZ
Excellent!
It sure is nice to see someone who gives a $hit about reducing motorcycle fatalities.
Good job!
EDIT~ As far as things to inspect, how do the fork tubes look? (In the pics, they show either bad corrosion or lots of dust. Either way, you might look at fork seals. (The 49mm fork has been known to eat fork seals quickly.)
Another thing to look at...
Brake pads. Not just the remaining material, but the "crystallization" of those old pads. Check the caliper pistons for corrosion too.
Pull the seat to inspect the wiring. Rodents have been known....
Pull the air cleaner, rodents have been known here too.
Check the drive belt for cracks.
Check all the nuts/bolts/fasteners to the correct torque values.
Throttle operation...smooth with a quick return to idle?
Basically, an "enhanced" T-CLOCS would be a good start.
I got it running and had the dealer replace the tires and flush the brakes then do a once over on it for annual inspection. I put about a thousand miles on her and only thing I've changed is the rear shocks.
It had Progressive 10.5" 412 shocks on it and they beat the crap out of me on the first ride. Even tossed me up off the seat over a bump I regularly ride over on my Road Glide. Stopped at the dealer on the way home and grabbed a set of Drag Specialties 12" shocks. She rides great now.
time for the wife to start adding the miles.
I did not see anyone mention lubing the throttle and clutch cables.
I’d also recommend something like the Avon “Contour” style grips that a much smaller diameter than the big thick grips currently on the bike. A smaller grip will be more comfortable and give better control as well, for smaller hands.
That was on the list of things I had the dealership do when they had it. Just forgot to mention it here.
Originally Posted by Traildale
I did not see anyone mention lubing the throttle and clutch cables.
Id also recommend something like the Avon Contour style grips that a much smaller diameter than the big thick grips currently on the bike. A smaller grip will be more comfortable and give better control as well, for smaller hands.
Got the wife out last Saturday to get some seat time and familiarize herself with the Dyna. She had me run back to the house because she forgot her gloves. She decided to do laps around the High School parking lot while I was gone(maybe 5-7 minutes) to find her and my son picking the bike up on the opposite side of the parking lot. She some some sand and gravel mid turn and came to a full stop applying heavy front brake with the bars turned.
Haven't ridden since as she still has new bruising on her leg showing up from dropping the bike on her leg.
My wife recently decided she has tired of riding on the back of my 2015 Road Glide Special and about the same time a friend of ours decided she was going to sell her 2007 Dyna Low Rider that has been sitting in her garage for at least the last 6 years. It was last inspected for registration in 2014.
I feel like we're getting a good deal on the bike as it has about 4500 miles, engine guard, 2 different seat (solo & two up) cargo rack, V&H exhaust and Progressive shock on the rear.
I'm thinking flush, inspect and possibly reseal the fuel tank, 3 hole fluid change, new plugs and wires, new tires, new drive belt, flush the brake fluid and new fuel hoses.
Anything else I should be looking at?
List is pretty complete. Id also replace the broken clutch lever. The ball end is missing and wifes hand could slip off
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