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once it warms up some....

It probably will around late march but then Ill be getting a first car (truck) so I might get caught up in that.... my best guess is around April...

But an even better guess is that Ill run out of patience and get started in a week or two.

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Keep us updated on what you do....Im interested in the Line-X end of things here...Ive been wanting to do a Frame up on my Trike....I always thought a Line-X would be nice....But Not sure how Much heavier it would be when done.....Something to think about...More Weight = slower and Lower....LOL!!:huh:

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Id imagine it wouldnt be more than a 1/2 pound or maybe a pound (If it has that rubberized stuff) it would have to be like 20lbs to make a difference and theres no way it weighs that much

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If I can remember correctly......For every added 10 lbs you drop 1HP.......

Every little bit helps.......

When I went to All Stainless on my Z......I Hollowed out the bolts Just to save some Weight....I know.....CRAZY!!!!:laugh:

I wasnt saying it weighed 20 lbs, It probably weighs a 1/2 lb max

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I understood Exactly what you were saying......

I know Line-X sprayed on at 1/8" in a Toyota Pick up weights about 60 pounds....

All Im trying to say is that if your into the HP thing.....Weight makes a Big difference and it needs to be watched....But you couldnt tell that by looking at me....LMAO!!!

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Just a side note, hollowing out the stainless steel hardware is the most purpose-defeating thing you could do... and a waste of time, effort and money.

If you got stainless steel hardware because its stronger, you just made it weaker thatn factory hardware by drilling it.

If you bought stainless steel so it wont rust, it will because you drilled it. The only reason stainless steel doesnt rust is because it has a zinc coating and by drilling youve just grinded that coating away and exposed raw steel, anything freshly drilled is extremely prone to rusting

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Just a side note, hollowing out the stainless steel hardware is the most purpose-defeating thing you could do... and a waste of time, effort and money.

If you got stainless steel hardware because its stronger, you just made it weaker thatn factory hardware by drilling it.

If you bought stainless steel so it wont rust, it will because you drilled it. The only reason stainless steel doesnt rust is because it has a zinc coating and by drilling youve just grinded that coating away and exposed raw steel, anything freshly drilled is extremely prone to rusting

I Had a guy in Florida make them for me..He is an OLD SCHOOL Triker and has been making parts for the Tri-Z since 1985...Tried and True...they have been on my bike for 8 yrs now and holding strong,,,,It wasnt a Wast of anything for me....I got what I wanted and I am Happy with the Result....That is all that matters,,,,,As with your painting of the plastic,,,,If it makes you happy do it.....I have personally seen painted plastic and it looks Like Chit on a White Horse....Its a VOD,,,,,,(Victim of Distance)....Looks good from 50'....I have also seen guys restore their plastic by sanding it down....Looks like Almost perfect Stock when they are done.....Very labor intensive but worth it in my opinion.....

Im not here to butt heads with you.....I dont need to be SCHOOLED,,,,

Carry on with your Thread......:wink:

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hey man ur gunna need a spring compressor from highlifter.com for i think $40 or u can simply make one if u want to ur choice i can tell u how to make it if u got a grinder or u can simply look at a pic of it kinda easy to make if u can get some square tubing

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well i took the pics but the supplies ur gunna need will prob bring u up to about $20-$30 and ur gunna need some special tools i completely forgot about..lol..ill post pics tomorrow maybe u can get some ideas if u want from the pics...or u can go to ur dealer and they can do it for ya just another thought

do u have a

-grinder or dremel

-vice

-drill press or powerful drill (portable or corded)

-drill bits for metal

-shop or store were u can get square tubeing and about an about a 1/8 of an inch thick bout 10-12"s long and 5 inch's wide peirce of metal?

and mods if u read this how many pics can i put in one post cause i have a lot..lol

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well i took the pics but the supplies ur gunna need will prob bring u up to about $20-$30 and ur gunna need some special tools i completely forgot about..lol..ill post pics tomorrow maybe u can get some ideas if u want from the pics...or u can go to ur dealer and they can do it for ya just another thought

do u have a

-grinder or dremel

-vice

-drill press or powerful drill (portable or corded)

-drill bits for metal

-shop or store were u can get square tubeing and about an about a 1/8 of an inch thick bout 10-12"s long and 5 inch's wide peirce of metal?

and mods if u read this how many pics can i put in one post cause i have a lot..lol

Arg.. I only have a few of those things.... but a friend of mine has an auto shop, he might have the right tools :D

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my guess u put it in a vice so it dont go anywere then u get a big flat head screwdriver and a hammer and hammer the clip on the top off... make sure u pull down the rubber washer underneath the clip at the top or it wont pop off... u also got to make sure the shocks r as loose as possible and u could use rope, zip ties or ratchet straps to compress the spring enough to get the clip off thats what u could also do...but thats what i think i dont know what mywifeknowseverythin does

wat type of paint r u using to do the springs?

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My biggest trouble is compressing the springs, I like the zip-tie idea, Ill have to try that.

And I am using regular spray paint, others have used it on springs just fine and if it chips it is cheap to touch up.

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yea was not surprised about that sorry man...uhh u got ratchet straps.... or u can get another person with u and they can use a crow bar or something like that to wedge in between the coils of the spring to way the spring down to pop off the clip..not the safest way mind u but if u dont want to get the spring compressor go for it just try not to kill urself..lol

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