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Never, but from the video it does not seem that hard, I just have to adjust the springs evenly. The fabric was bad when I bought it and just me living in it there was no emergency to replace it. Now that we are going on a family trip to Florida we are going to need it.
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I just hope the springs are not broken. The awning I have is discontinued but there is one guy that has the fabric and repair parts. I will find out in a little bit. Hoping the rain holds off for a majority of the day, so far radar is looking good.
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Had a half a day of welding, cleaned inside and out on my Dodge and got rid of that pollen build up and nasty *** "havent washed my truck all winter" brake dust and grime off the truck. got a rolling list of parts for my Ford soon to be ordered.
Going to cleveland tomorrow, see the girl friend. Should be a fun day, havent seen her in 2 weeks.
Going to cleveland tomorrow, see the girl friend. Should be a fun day, havent seen her in 2 weeks.
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Today I tightened the diff cover on the lightning and check the oil level, a little low but not alarmingly low. Changed the transmission oil in the Jag. Pulled the diff cover off the motor home and drained the gear oil, it was pretty rough looking. Pinion seal will have to wait till next weekend.
I got the call that my grandmother is not doing so well so I am heading up to North Carolina tomorrow to see her before she pass's.
I got the call that my grandmother is not doing so well so I am heading up to North Carolina tomorrow to see her before she pass's.
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Today I tightened the diff cover on the lightning and check the oil level, a little low but not alarmingly low. Changed the transmission oil in the Jag. Pulled the diff cover off the motor home and drained the gear oil, it was pretty rough looking. Pinion seal will have to wait till next weekend.
I got the call that my grandmother is not doing so well so I am heading up to North Carolina tomorrow to see her before she pass's.
I got the call that my grandmother is not doing so well so I am heading up to North Carolina tomorrow to see her before she pass's.
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washed the dodge, got the bushings for the king pins pressed into the knuckles on the Ford, dropping them off at a shop on monday to have the bushings reamed for the king pins since I do not have the ability to do that right now (Only thing I will need done). And some pics of my usual self on the Vepsa that yall might appreciate. I rode it to make sure it was running good enough to be riden to the funeral home for display. My southern *** in PA.
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I actually restored this in a driveway of my old house, with little to nothing tools since most were with my parents. When I got back I painted it Deep Metallic Pearl blue as the last step in the rebuild. Thing ran better than some new bikes. 3 inch shortened pipes, baffles removed, Digital guages, light bar headlights, turn signal and mirror delete, airbox delete, all LED upgrade, custom brake lever and clutch lever was made and given to trader (notice the 3/4 wrench in the pic), bigger jets in the carbs and all synced up with POD filters. for a 650 it moved. I was going to do 2009 Ninja controls, and custom front fairing, different wheels, and a turbo, but traded it for the Ford. I cam out on the deal. Total for the bike, and parts-$560.
Also, I was down on it 3 times, (before the final resto while it was near the middle of the build)
Also, I was down on it 3 times, (before the final resto while it was near the middle of the build)
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I was able to up get to Ashville NC before my grandmother passed peacefully yesterday evening. It was stunning how she went from awake and talking then gone to heaven in a just a few short hours. It was a very long emotional day. I just realized a little bit ago that all my grand parents are gone.
I miss my bikes but not having to dodge the other people trying to run me over. I love the vespa and want to get one to put on the back of the motorhome and use it at the beach. You can find cheap Chinese ones all day long but after dealing with a 4 wheeler my daughter had I will wait and get a name brand one.
I miss my bikes but not having to dodge the other people trying to run me over. I love the vespa and want to get one to put on the back of the motorhome and use it at the beach. You can find cheap Chinese ones all day long but after dealing with a 4 wheeler my daughter had I will wait and get a name brand one.
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I was able to up get to Ashville NC before my grandmother passed peacefully yesterday evening. It was stunning how she went from awake and talking then gone to heaven in a just a few short hours. It was a very long emotional day. I just realized a little bit ago that all my grand parents are gone.
I miss my bikes but not having to dodge the other people trying to run me over. I love the vespa and want to get one to put on the back of the motorhome and use it at the beach. You can find cheap Chinese ones all day long but after dealing with a 4 wheeler my daughter had I will wait and get a name brand one.
I miss my bikes but not having to dodge the other people trying to run me over. I love the vespa and want to get one to put on the back of the motorhome and use it at the beach. You can find cheap Chinese ones all day long but after dealing with a 4 wheeler my daughter had I will wait and get a name brand one.
I started the hydroboost upgrade today plus getting rid of the rest of the fiberglass insulation under the hood. Did a non functional cruise delete.
