I managed to get the clutch basket out with out any further damage. Turns out, I didn't need any special tools or even a penny! Put all the disks back in, apply pressure to disk stack, hit with impact wrench...BOOM...free nut and basket assembly.
I also got the swinger cut out so I can get it to the machine shop for the repairs and 2" extension. (pssst, brandon...call me and let me know when I can come down and work on your PC so I can pick up the donor swinger.)
Installed the new TRX clutch cable, removed the front fender for some TLC on a couple of small cracks and to remove all the stickers. All of the plastic is gonna get stripped of all decals and trimmed up. I also picked up some plastic specific polish designed to restore discolored, faded and otherwise abused plastic finish.
I got the bent fork turned outward (per TimSr tip) so they are even front to back. I also removed the front wheel to get ready for the installation of a new silver rim someone saw the need for me to have...lol. This guy hates gold rims so bad, he even replaces them on buddy's bikes.
Went over the worst of the grunge spots and such with degreaser so assembly will be cleaner and hopefully trouble free.
Now it's mostly down to waiting on parts to arrive and building a new grab bar. Between the bar and working on the plastic though, I will likely have parts way before I'm ready to put it all back together. I will also have some wait-time on the machinist once I have everything I need to deliver it to him.
Thanx everybody for letting me ramble. I had, for me anyway, a very good night tonight and just felt like talking about it. I bitched when things weren't so good, so I'd like to balance that out with some positive light.
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Oh, WAIT!! This could be good news as well. This would allow me more time to work on the P3's. lmao !!!!!
