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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 08:21 PM
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I'm planing to have my frame powder coated in a few months, and would like to break it down myself. Is it a huge deal? It seems like just the weight of the motor would be the hardest part
 
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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Unbolt everything and take it off/out. The motor itself isn't that heavy. I've moved them myself.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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I used an extra set of hands to help when removing/replacing the engine just for an added measure of safety, but I was able to pick up the engine, carry it 20' or so and place into the back of my truck by myself.
 
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That's great to hear. I know it would be a lot easier to have a shop do it, but with a cost of 6 to 700 to take it apart and put back together, I just might try it myself.
 
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That's great to hear. I know it would be a lot easier to have a shop do it, but with a cost of 6 to 700 to take it apart and put back together, I just might try it myself.
Not only will you save money on the labor, but while you are in there, you will be able to inspect and/or replace any worn parts you come across. Plus you will have turned just about every bolt and nut on your bike yourself, truly making it "your bike"!
 
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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Not only will you save money on the labor, but while you are in there, you will be able to inspect and/or replace any worn parts you come across. Plus you will have turned just about every bolt and nut on your bike yourself, truly making it "your bike"!

I like that idea. I'll probably need some advise when it goes back together, with alignments and that stuff. I have the manual, but always nice to talk with guys that have done it
 
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I don't want to put you off, but the engine/trans together make up around half the weight of your bike. It could be made an Olympic event to pick one up and carry it across a garage single-handed.....

Definitely a task to be given some thought to - or invite one of the above to lend a hand!
 
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That's why I would suggest separating them before trying to remove them... LOL!
 
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You didn\t say what model your bike is, an fxr compared to an flh is like comparing apples to oranges for a complete strip down.
 
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I like that idea. I'll probably need some advise when it goes back together, with alignments and that stuff. I have the manual, but always nice to talk with guys that have done it
Do what I do, take lots of pictures. You will need them when it's time to rebuild. Take note on all the shims But like you said it's not that bad when you get down to it
 
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