Posted by sean_q_ on June 17, 2010, 11:55 am
Yesterday I dragged the (factory new) Scrambler frame
out of storage and put it next to the Thruxton for
comparison. On visual inspection the two frames seem
identical as far as I can tell except that
the Scrambler has an extra muffler support bracket.
The dis/re/assembly plan (simplified) is:
1. Remove the Thruxton's tank, seat, exhaust system
and anything else convenient
2. Put two slings under the frame, front and back
3. Hoist it up a few feet suspended from a beam
held up between two manual lifts
4. Drop the front forks and wheel as a unit
5. Remove the rear wheel and swing arm as a unit
6. Lower the bike so that it rests on the motor cradle
7. Unbolt the cradle and raise the frame.
8. Replace the old cradle with the new one
9. Move whatever's left on the old frame to the new one
10. Repeat steps 1 to 7 in reverse with the new frame
Naturally I'll take lots of notes and pictures to document
what goes wrong, as Mr. Keith S'mee encouragingly predicted.
Converting it to the Bonneville configuration could take
considerably more time since I'll need longer cables etc
so if I want to get riding right away I'll have to leave it
in cafe racer style and endure the torturous sportbike riding
position (ouch) (groan).
One part I'm uncertain of is how to put together the steering
assembly. Got some homework to do I guess.
Helpful comments and suggestions appreciated,
SQ
Posted by ? on June 17, 2010, 10:53 pm
> 4. Drop the front forks and wheel as a unit
No, that assembly is too cumbersome to work with, Remove the wheel
from the fork tubes and remove the fork tubes from the lower triple
clamp so you can work with the steering stem and get the bearings
torqued correctly.
> 5. Remove the rear wheel and swing arm as a unit
Again, that's too cumbersome to work with. Remove the rear wheel and
brakes and shocks so you can install the swing arm into the new frame
and get it all properly torqued and set up so it doesn't waggle from
side to side.
Posted by Rob Kleinschmidt on June 17, 2010, 11:10 pm
> > 4. Drop the front forks and wheel as a unit
> No, that assembly is too cumbersome to work with,
> > 5. Remove the rear wheel and swing arm as a unit
> Again, that's too cumbersome to work with.
Tie down straps work really well for positioning front
and rear suspensions when installing into the frame.
I remove and reinstall the rear swingarm and wheel
as a unit every year as part of periodic maintenance.
Remove each as a unit and disassemble further only if
problems are encountered when installing again.
Posted by sean_q_ on June 17, 2010, 11:38 pm
Rob Kleinschmidt wrote:
> Remove each as a unit and disassemble further only if
> problems are encountered when installing again.
That's what I hope to do. In fact, I just thought of
setting up a garage tent and suspending connected parts
such as grips, wiring looms, hydraulics etc. from
the tent frame members.
I'll try and post pix of a frameless Triumph hanging from
cords like a mobile.
SQ
Posted by Rob Kleinschmidt on June 17, 2010, 11:48 pm
> Rob Kleinschmidt wrote:
> > Remove each as a unit and disassemble further only if
> > problems are encountered when installing again.
> That's what I hope to do. In fact, I just thought of
> setting up a garage tent and suspending connected parts
> such as grips, wiring looms, hydraulics etc. from
> the tent frame members.
> I'll try and post pix of a frameless Triumph hanging from
> cords like a mobile.
Like I said, tiedown straps are great for inching parts
into the right position when putting a bike together.
I usually run loops around the frame.
Those black rubber straps with the S hook on each end
are also very useful for pulling stuff into position while you
tweak and fiddle with things.
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