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CHRIST on a FRICKIN BIKE is that frame HEAVY!

i was gonna take it out in the front yard to hose out the inside....UMMMMM, NOPE!
How much do those things weigh?
I managed to get it up on my shoulder sideways and was gonna carry it out that way, but it was just TOO UNRULY, and the motor and trans is right in the front of the garage...Didnt wanna risk knocking that over you know.

I keep thinking that Im gonna start putting stuff back TOGETHER, but I keep taking more apart.:bang:
 
DesertLake said:
Couldn't you put the frame on its side on a pair of $10 furniture dollies?
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tried tried that, but the long body mounts hit the ground.
 
DesertLake said:
You're just off balance. Try carrying the motor under your left arm and the frame over your right shoulder.
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Now THAT is probably the FUNNIEST thing I have ever heard you say Will!:lol:

Good one!:D
 
DesertLake said:
How long are they? Could you throw some 6" blocks on the dollies?
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Probably...It was getting late (ish), so I didnt wanna get too gung ho on it.

Still....ITS HEAVY!
I wasnt expecting it to be THAT heavy.
 
It's about 300 pounds. I got to where I could move it around, and set it anywhere I wanted, and move it, but I never picked it all up together at one time. Maybe you can. Sounds fun.
 
I bet the wifey could move it for you...
 
Cruiserdrew said:
It's about 300 pounds. I got to where I could move it around, and set it anywhere I wanted, and move it, but I never picked it all up together at one time. Maybe you can. Sounds fun.
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I did...it wasnt a whole lot of fun.
I was able to sling it up on my shoulder from a center point on the frame, but like I said...it was not a controlled move.
I just wanna get INTO the frame a bit to clean it better is my main objective. I thought with a pressure washer it would free up some of that debris in there. I was gonna spray some oven cleaner inside to help facilitate the debridement.

I have a friend who lives down the street though.....:hmm:

Honestly, I think the wife could probably help. I don think shed be happy about it, but she would if I asked.


BTW, does anyone know...If I pulled the rear x member, will the frame twist when removed?
Are there any porvisions I should take BEFORE I yank it out. Im talking the one on the VERY END. With the frame free, and having the ablility to flip the frame upside down, the rivets holding the plates and x member are REEEEEAAAALY EASY to access.
Should I weld a brace in? Use ratchet straps? Im worried that if I pull it, itll twist.
 
I would weld in a quick brace, just to keep the frame square (well as square as it is).

Jack
 
I also posted that question in the 40 section, but I never seem to get an LOVE there.
I kinda feel like a bastard child in that forum.:D
Maybe its because Im a convert?

So, just something from the inner frame, or do you think I could cross brace it from the top or bottom of the frame. This would be easier, but would not do much for rotational twist of the frame...

I over think things a bit too much, dont I?:eek:
 
I would do top and bottom and I would also take measurements from fixed points to make sure they end up the same afterword...

ken
 
Yeup!

I picked that beotch up and moved it out onto the drive way to clean!

Its heavy for sure. There is NO DOUBT in my mind that fawking frame is HEAVY!

Got it all cleaned with a pressure washer, picked it back up lugged it BACK into the garage and proceeded to brace the rear frame rails with some scrap steel and some bolts (top and bottom) then I pulled the rear x member.

BTW, its a good thing that I did brace the frame back there...
Just to see, I tried to pull one of the bolts, and it was TIGHT! I sinched a ratchet strap on it...nice and free.

Im gonna have to extend the frame rail about an INCH to clear a swing out on the bumper... Go figure!
 
450 DUDE said:
I would do top and bottom and I would also take measurements from fixed points to make sure they end up the same afterword...

ken
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First rule of forensic engineering; metrics, take measurements BEFORE you screw with anything.
 
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