Rocket Man's 02 Denali Build Thread AKA "THE BEAST"

[Rocket Man]

Nope. On page 113 I showed the new QA1 I bought and installed that bends around the diff so a girdle can be used. It looks like it will clear by 1/2". Others have removed material from the girdle to clear but I wasn't comfortable with that.

 

[MadDogDelpho]

Since it's adjustable, would it work for lifted trucks, too?

 

[Rocket Man]

Since it's adjustable, would it work for lifted trucks, too?

Yes it would. And I still haven't heard back from the guy who wanted to buy it. I let him know I'll only hold it until high noon my time. These things never come up for sale used. I know, I waited months before deciding to buy a new one.
Edit: the funds came through.

 

[Rocket Man]

I took it for a drive this morning (before I took any meds lol) and all seems fine. Nothing strange, no vibrations, shifted right. The only thing is the shifter is still a bit stiff between 1-2 because the mounting bracket got bent when the driveline came loose. A friend came over yesterday and straightened it as best as he could so I ordered a new bracket and will have it installed when it comes in. Next I need to get the TA girdle installed.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I took it for a drive this morning (before I took any meds lol) and all seems fine. Nothing strange, no vibrations, shifted right. The only thing is the shifter is still a bit stiff between 1-2 because the mounting bracket got bent when the driveline came loose. A friend came over yesterday and straightened it as best as he could so I ordered a new bracket and will have it installed when it comes in. Next I need to get the TA girdle installed.

That's a sweet lookin girdle Red!

 

[Rocket Man]

You DO mean this one right?

 

[Tonyrodz]

View attachment 182279 You DO mean this one right?

Lol, of course!

 

[Sevenevez]

damn man. so sorry to hear about the accident. this is why i dont ride anymore. so many drivers are oblivious and dont even pay attention or respect motorcyclists. i have lost a lot of friends in these situations. be careful out there man. i hope you heal up alright

 

[Rocket Man]

I've decided to name my truck "The Beast" because that's honestly what it's become. Every time I drive it now it feels like a real beast. So loud and so fast and fun.

 

[PG01]

Need a new d.d. Now



Btw i like it, it def is a beast red. Very nice work, clean build bud.

How bad is the bike?

How you feelin more important?

 

[PG01]

Just to keep miles off it

 

[Rocket Man]

Need a new d.d. Now



Btw i like it, it def is a beast red. Very nice work, clean build bud.

How bad is the bike?

How you feelin more important?

The bike, I'm not sure yet. I had to email a whole lot of pages of parts that I had bought when I did the build over to the Harley Davidson Collision Center and they're working with my insurance adjuster to come up with an estimate. I'm not sure how that will go because I doubt the dealer has ever worked on a bike like mine. Full air suspension, rake kit, 26" front wheel. I couldn't even find anyone in Portland to mount my tire last time I replaced it. And I'm getting better especially in the last few days, down to just a few pain pills a day and able to do a few things. Today I washed The Beast and applied Top coat F11 so I should be able to just hose it off for a few months. My right shoulder is a bit sore afterward but a couple days ago that wouldn't have happened at all. And I need to put 2000 miles on it before it gets cold so I can do the post-break-in trans service. Might get a DD after that though. Looks like I have another bike sold so I'll have funds.

 

[MadDogDelpho]

Perfect name for a perfect truck. Glad to hear you're feeling better, Red.

 

[Rocket Man]

This morning's pictures of the ash that fell overnight from the forest fires burning in the Columbia River Gorge. The wind is carrying smoke and ash into the city. It's a weird orange outside today.

 

[Rocket Man]

I installed the diff girdle today and it turned out to be harder than I thought since I had to pull the DJM swaybar. Go figure. Which was harder since the truck was on ramps and the suspension needed to hang to remove that. Wouldn't have been so bad if my wings weren't injured. I was finally almost done, refilling with Royal Purple, when I got my left arm in a weird position above my shoulder and it dislocated because of the fracture. I got my daughter to take me to the ER and they put it back in the socket. That hurt as much as when I crashed. Damn. Just hope I still don't need surgery.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I installed the diff girdle today and it turned out to be harder than I thought since I had to pull the DJM swaybar. Go figure. Which was harder since the truck was on ramps and the suspension needed to hang to remove that. Wouldn't have been so bad if my wings weren't injured. I was finally almost done, refilling with Royal Purple, when I got my left arm in a weird position above my shoulder and it dislocated because of the fracture. I got my daughter to take me to the ER and they put it back in the socket. That hurt as much as when I crashed. Damn. Just hope I still don't need surgery.

Damn!! That just sounds painful Red. Try to take it easy, or you'll never gonna heal.

 

[Rocket Man]

Damn!! That just sounds painful Red. Try to take it easy, or you'll never gonna heal.

Yep. I had no business being under my truck. No more. Just R&R from now on.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

And I quote....

Oh hell no I'm not getting under my truck. My neighbor will though. I can barely hand him tools.

Is your daughter home? Can't she lock you in or something?

Yep. I had no business being under my truck. No more. Just R&R from now on.

Stick to this for real, friend. We all want to see you heal up!

 

[Miami-Dade]

I will pray that you will NOT NEED surgery!!!!

 

[05Single]

Damn guy , from a fellow rider sorry about what happened and hope to get well soon. Just now catching up on this thread.
We can take losing a bike on the page but not Red Rocket. Glad you're alive and somewhat kicking. Take it easy and rest and before you know it you'll be back on two wheels in no time. I've been in a few wrecks and was always anxious to get back in the saddle again afterwards.