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Thanks! Drilled and tapped the swingarm with a size M8 tap. The stands came with a few different sizes of spools and bolts for the job.

Well! The engine went back in a lot easier than it came out! All of the wires were cleaned up and rewrapped with UV resistant electrical tape and routed properly and I even got the wife to help jack off..er... jack up the engine while I balanced it into place. Went in nice and smooth! I even got her to bang in the bolt so I could put the nut on it. LOL Time for pictures!

Woooo sneaky shots!

Up on stands! Got a cheque from google today for one of my videos so I figured I'd spoil myself. Time to get the engine back in now....

Haha yeah been there with the paint snot. I just didn't think the limited exposure to the carb cleaner would do anything, but it sure as hell did! Yeah so make sure you don't breath it in! If you can smell it...you're breathing it! On a good note, carbs are all done and back together with new float gaskets and float valve o-rings - dealership said you can't buy the o-rings separate from them so I just bought them from the auto parts store...the valve itself was fine so no need for new valves just for o-rings! Also picked up a bike stand (front & back) today to make my life easier while I take the tires and rims off to get the rims powdered and the bearings swapped out for new all balls ones!

Too busy riding probably!

That looks real nice!

So after my mishap with the jets and carb cleaner, I used some pinesol to finish off the carb bodies. It's completely safe on the rubber and plastic, cleaned up the throttle bodies nicely, and made my basement smell like pine trees! Before (they weren't too bad on the outside): After (nice and shiny!):

Question: How is ANYONE going to know that you did this? Other than you, and anyone who reads this thread...

Here are some videos of some of the models too!

Thanks man!! Usually about 2 weeks off and on, fastest one I built was in a week... longest one... almost a year, but it sat on the back shelf for a while when I was building other customer cars.

Lookin good! Now Kreem that tank!!

That'll do Eric, that'll do. Welcome!

Like I said it was only for 2 minutes, literally! But since it was -20 out I guess the fumes just stayed at the exact level my face was...enough inhalation and that's what happens! Only hurt my leg a little but it's fine today...didn't pass out just dizzy enough to lose my balance, which has never happened to me before..it was a strange sensation! Well, hasn't happened before when I wasn't drunk I should say.... lol I was debating whether or not to even post that I did something so stupid on here...but, I'd rather someone read this and maybe learn from my mistake!

I've heard vinegar works great: http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?160438-1-99-Fuel-tank-rust-removal

8500 miles on a set of motorcycle tires sounds pretty damn good to me! Actually I've been looking at new tires and have been looking at the Dunlop GT501's, read good reviews from lots of happy customers....so with your post about how long yours lasted makes me think I'm making a good choice!

Cleaning out the carbs last night... here's a friendly reminder to anyone using carb cleaner - MAKE SURE YOU'RE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA!! I was doing it in the garage...but had the door closed, I was only out there for maybe 2 minutes at MOST, came inside, started walking down the stairs and my legs gave out and I just went down them...went all dizzy and shit and then threw up about 5 minutes later and felt immediately fine afterwards... Apparently I inhaled enough of the stuff that it gave my body a nice reaction to get it out... Felt fine after laying down for about 10 minutes and no lasting effects or injuries but shit that was scary!! Good thing my wife is in school to be a nurse! She came running down to see what happened and kept an eye on me to make sure I wasn't going to die. lol Carbs are clean though.

Thanks! Not done yet but it's gettin there.... I'm sure I'll always have something to do to it though, little mods here and there once it's all back together.

Thanks for the input! I did a bunch of googling on the subject and some say an engine, properly lubed, will last for years in dry climate controlled storage, so I should be ok for a month or two! I did use assembly lube when putting everything together too.

Car stopped for a yellow light, minivan turned into intersection, good avoidance by the rider, but if the car stopped in front of him, he should have been able to stop if he was watching.

Next question - how long is it safe to leave the engine out without starting it after a top end rebuild? I figure it's probably easier to swap my tires and attach my new chain without the engine in, so I might as well do that while it's out, plus the longer it stays indoors the warmer it stays, considering it's -20c outside tonight...

Thanks to my many, MANY questions that I can't thank you guys enough for helping me with! This was a team build for sure!

Battle scar! I got one from dropping an engine on my knee...smashed it good but didn't break anything. One of the supports that I was holding fell out and the engine just dropped... sucked!

Engine rebuild COMPLETE

Thanks guys!! Appreciate the kind words! Most of my work was 1/27 - 1/24, but the Silverado, Gran Torino, and SSR are 1/18. The wiring was enough to make you go cross eyed some nights!