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- From: rbp@netcom.com (Bob Pasker)
- Subject: Re: Its off to the basement we go
- Message-ID: <1993Jan21.200827.10525@netcom.com>
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- References: <1993Jan21.161749.269@bnr.ca>
- Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1993 20:08:27 GMT
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- mbeaving@bnr.ca (The Beav Beavington) writes:
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- >In an effort to prevent the crunching of knuckles in -15C temperatures,
- >I have decided to move the motorcycle into the basement for the rebuild.
- >I have removed the gas tank, rear tail light assembly, carbs, seat,
- >mirrors, etc.. so that the most I have left is the wheels, engine block
- >and handlebars. Being a V65 Sabre, it still weighs around 300 pounds.
- >Has anybody had a successful experience with negotiating a set of
- >stairs (7 1/4" rise, 10" run)?
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- i suggest you install a block and tackle or winch between the top of
- the stairs and the back of the bike. have two people steady it and
- let the winch operator lower it slowly.
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- -- bob pasker
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