Canadian Bird Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 For the techs. I'm looking for a time frame for installing the following items, not how to. 1) front springs and spacers(Jaws) 2) remote pre-load adjusters(Jaws) 3) new fork oil and head bearings 4) braided brake & clutch lines(Jaws) 5) bleed brakes/new hydrolic fluid 6) front & rear pads 7) install Penske rear shock(TripleDigets) 8) oil/filter An experienced tech will do the work. Please save any "smart ass" responses they aren't necessary. For those who reply, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneXX Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 For the techs. I'm looking for a time frame for installing the following items, not how to. 1) front springs and spacers(Jaws) 2) remote pre-load adjusters(Jaws) 3) new fork oil and head bearings 4) braided brake & clutch lines(Jaws) 5) bleed brakes/new hydrolic fluid 6) front & rear pads 7) install Penske rear shock(TripleDigets) 8) oil/filter An experienced tech will do the work. Please save any "smart ass" responses they aren't necessary. For those who reply, thanks 8-10 hours for myself working at an extreme snails pace. I could proably knock it out faster now that I've done most of that a couple of times now. Are you just doing the front brake lines? If you're doing all add a little more time as the rear is quite time consuming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99Birdman Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Agree with Brett. Done all of the above and the most time will be spent on r/r the forks which you need to do to get the head bearings done and to change fork oil properly (getting the torque settings on the lower triple can be a PITA because of clearance). Using a vacuum bleeder for the brakes will speed things up a bit. You can do 1,2,6,7,8 in 1-2 hours. 3,4,5 are the time consumers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bird Posted January 31, 2007 Author Share Posted January 31, 2007 Thanks for the response. Yes, all brake lines will be replaced. The kit has 10 lines. 9 lines for the brake, 1 for the clutch. (?) yes? I am not doing the work. It will be done by the tech who has done all the work on my bike. Yes, it's costly but that's the price I pay. I have no expertise, or desire to do the work. I suppose I will have to pay $1,000 or so but I know it will be done correctly, no, it's not a Harley dealer. I'm well aware of what many on this board think of Honda dealers but I've had no issues and I know this tech is very experienced and competent. In the winter he rebuilds race bikes. I feel the Bird will ride better than new once these mods have been done. Although I may get a second bike I won't sell the Bird as long as I can ride and when I can't ride I will give it to my daughter and son-in-law. Thanks again for the approx time. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneXX Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Thanks for the response. Yes, all brake lines will be replaced. The kit has 10 lines. 9 lines for the brake, 1 for the clutch. (?) yes? I am not doing the work. It will be done by the tech who has done all the work on my bike. Yes, it's costly but that's the price I pay. I have no expertise, or desire to do the work. I suppose I will have to pay $1,000 or so but I know it will be done correctly, no, it's not a Harley dealer. I'm well aware of what many on this board think of Honda dealers but I've had no issues and I know this tech is very experienced and competent. In the winter he rebuilds race bikes. I feel the Bird will ride better than new once these mods have been done. Although I may get a second bike I won't sell the Bird as long as I can ride and when I can't ride I will give it to my daughter and son-in-law. Thanks again for the approx time. Cheers I spent about 6 hours installing the full line kit, then about another 2 hours bleeding and rebleeding. As I said before now that I've done it once I could cut that time way down. Working on your own bike is not for everybody. It's great that you found a good mechanic to work on it for you. Good luck, you're going to love the new mods! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bird Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 Thanks for the response. I'm looking forward to all the mods. I won't get it done till March cause I'm just too busy to take my bike in and the weather sucks at the moment. I've waited this long I can wait a little longer. Are the braided line just "bling" or are they an effective performance mod. I suppose this thread will be useless without pics. When it's done I'll attempt to post some pics. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneXX Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Thanks for the response. I'm looking forward to all the mods. I won't get it done till March cause I'm just too busy to take my bike in and the weather sucks at the moment. I've waited this long I can wait a little longer. Are the braided line just "bling" or are they an effective performance mod. I suppose this thread will be useless without pics. When it's done I'll attempt to post some pics. Cheers I noticed a huge difference with the front brakes, the rear not so much. If I were to get another 'bird I would just do the front lines and the clutch. There's virtually no change in the clutch action, I would just do it cause it's easy and looks better with both done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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