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XJ Refurb
kirksjeep:
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--- Quote from: kirksjeep on July 14, 2009, 03:27:52 AM ---
--- Quote from: PaulW on July 14, 2009, 02:15:51 AM ---kirk btw the harley got sold to buy the house.... i know sucks but sh** happens..
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Sounds like you made a good decision. It would be nice to have both, but if I had to choose I would have made the same choice.
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Having a yard and the space for my kids is more important right now, I'll downgrade to a sportster probably next spring.
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Sporsters are chick bikes ;). Look for used touring bike, like a Road King and sell the idea to your wife, since she will be able to join you for rides and be comfortable. It worked for me, and then I bought a Solo seat. ;D I also had to get a passenger pad, but most of the time it's just the Solo seat.
PaulW:
--- Quote from: kirksjeep on July 14, 2009, 03:38:43 PM ---
--- Quote from: PaulW on July 14, 2009, 01:13:51 PM ---
--- Quote from: kirksjeep on July 14, 2009, 03:27:52 AM ---
--- Quote from: PaulW on July 14, 2009, 02:15:51 AM ---kirk btw the harley got sold to buy the house.... i know sucks but sh** happens..
--- End quote ---
Sounds like you made a good decision. It would be nice to have both, but if I had to choose I would have made the same choice.
--- End quote ---
Having a yard and the space for my kids is more important right now, I'll downgrade to a sportster probably next spring.
--- End quote ---
Sporsters are chick bikes ;). Look for used touring bike, like a Road King and sell the idea to your wife, since she will be able to join you for rides and be comfortable. It worked for me, and then I bought a Solo seat. ;D I also had to get a passenger pad, but most of the time it's just the Solo seat.
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kirksjeep:
The Bars leak rear main seal stuff, did slow the leak a little, less mess in the driveway and I havn't had to add as much oil, but it did not seal completely. It might work better for a smaller leak. When I get back from my motorcycle trip to Milwalkee, I'll start the rear main seal project.
I think I found my electrical problem to the rear hatch (rear wiper, defroster, electric lock), the harness from the body to the liftgate is torn a little and inside I can see atleast 3 broken wires. I started wiring my amp, and if I can get to it, I'll try to fix those too.
PaulW:
--- Quote from: kirksjeep on July 20, 2009, 05:10:21 PM --- I started wiring my amp, and if I can get to it, I'll try to fix those too.
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ahhh priorities...
kirksjeep:
I managed to get the amp/ sub installed and I think I fried the amp. It worked great and then I herd the alternator hum for a minute and then nothing. It was an old amp that was in my Jetta and subjected to the moisture of my leaking trunk. I'm going to trouble shoot a little, but I really think it is fried. If so, I'll be looking on craigslist for a small amp.
I also fixed the wires leading to the liftgate. I had three busted wires, both of the big ones for the defroster and one for the rear wiper. I also had two wires that had the insulation removed for the rear lock. It was a pretty tight place to work, but I managed to pull enough wire into the body to splice and soilder in some new wire. I replaced the blown fuse for the rear wiper, and now I have a working rear wiper and washer. The rear defroster still doesn't work, but I think the problem is in the switch now. It has no ilumination light and I don't get an on light either. The relay clicks, so thas not the problem. The switch is a failry common failure. I am bidding on a switch panel on ebay and right now it is still $.01 with $7.00 shipping. A new swtich is almost $30 at a dealership.
I did win an owners manual on ebay for $.01 and $7.69 shipping. All the others I have seen sell for $20 or more. I think once I get the back bumper in a little better shape (paint the ends, bang out the dents, fresh paint/clear/buff) and fix the the front seat, and the rear main seal, the Jeep would would defintly be "fair" and close to "good." In fair condition the Jeep's KBB value would be $3800 and I only have $2000 into it with all the new/used parts.
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