happy trails original side racks

[aphampton628]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "fasteddiecopeman" wrote:

> > Doug, > The short answer is YES. I made mine from a 1 1/4" box end wrench plus a VERY LIBERAL dose of oxy-acetylene to get it red hot to make the 2 bends, and some "discreet" hammering...! > Ed > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "doug_b_51" wrote: > > > > Hello, was just on the Happy-Trail.com site and saw this crazy looking thing that you can purchase to hold the flywheel for doing the Doohickey job. Has anybody used this tool? Does it actually work? > > >

Dang, you are good, to be able to forge a box-end wrench to fit the generator rotor. Alan

[Craig Kahler]

I got a 11/4" combination wrench at Tractor Supply for under $6.00. Craig Kahler

--- On Thu, 3/5/09, fasteddiecopeman wrote: From: fasteddiecopeman Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Doohickey wrench To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 12:06 PM Doug, The short answer is YES. I made mine from a 1 1/4" box end wrench plus a VERY LIBERAL dose of oxy-acetylene to get it red hot to make the 2 bends, and some "discreet" hammering... ! Ed --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com, "doug_b_51" wrote: > > Hello, was just on the Happy-Trail. com site and saw this crazy looking thing that you can purchase to hold the flywheel for doing the Doohickey job. Has anybody used this tool? Does it actually work? > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jud Jones]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "doug_b_51" wrote:

> > Hello, was just on the Happy-Trail.com site and saw this crazy looking thing that you can purchase to hold the flywheel for doing the Doohickey job. Has anybody used this tool? Does it actually work? >

Before you go buy a wrench that you will likely only need once, when you replace your balancer quadrant, why not look for a tech day in your area. You can borrow the tool, get some experienced coaching if you need it, and meet some fellow KLRists.

[Ross Lindberg]

I have a doohickey wrench and rotor puller that was gratiously donated by Rick Johnson, one of our members. It is the aluminum unit, but I used it and had no problems even though I figured for sure I was going to bend or break it. IF anyone is interested, send me your address and I'll get it out to you before I head back for California. No need to pay for shipping or anything. Just pass it on to the next guy who needs it. Ross Lindberg Fertile, MN

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jud Jones" wrote: > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "doug_b_51" wrote: > > > > Hello, was just on the Happy-Trail.com site and saw this crazy looking thing that you can purchase to hold the flywheel for doing the Doohickey job. Has anybody used this tool? Does it actually work? > > > > Before you go buy a wrench that you will likely only need once, when you replace your balancer quadrant, why not look for a tech day in your area. You can borrow the tool, get some experienced coaching if you need it, and meet some fellow KLRists. >

[doug_b_51]

Thanks to all for the great responses. I will be taking on the job in about a couple of weeks or a month, after the weather breaks. Have to work on it outside. Got snow on the ground right now here in New Jersey. Thanks again, Doug.

[dooden]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "aphampton628" wrote:

> > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "fasteddiecopeman" wrote: > > > > Doug, > > The short answer is YES. I made mine from a 1 1/4" box end wrench plus a VERY LIBERAL dose of oxy-acetylene to get it red hot to make the 2 bends, and some "discreet" hammering...! > > Ed > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "doug_b_51" wrote: > > > > > > Hello, was just on the Happy-Trail.com site and saw this crazy looking thing that you can purchase to hold the flywheel for doing the Doohickey job. Has anybody used this tool? Does it actually work? > > > > > > > > Dang, you are good, to be able to forge a > box-end wrench to fit the generator rotor. > > Alan >

hahahaha seen that and did'nt catch it... Dooden A15 Green Ape

[Kyle]

I thought I would chime in and say that I just installed a set of Happy Trails Original Side Racks on my bike. I think they look awsome and completes the match with my P-D Nerf Bars. As with the P-D Nerf Bars the Original Side Rack bolt holes don`t line up just exactly right. Tighten one bolt just a little, then tighten the other and so on. Very sturdy once the bolts are torqued down. You can lift the bike by just the racks alone. I don`t know if $189.00 was worth it? But they do make my bike look tit`s! My bike is built like a tsnk now(and rides like one too). I`m off to go crush some cars:)