’18 Scout Bobber (T)

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Service Log

10/01/2017 Purchased.
04/02/2018 Installed baffles in Vance & Hines exhaust.
06/03/2019 Installed Battery Tender pigtail not realizing there was a factory, but compatible one, already on the other side.
06/13/2019 Installed HD-Like Daylighter.
06/14/2019 Changed oil and filter at 653 miles (500 mile service).
Checked lube on all levers.
Checked brakes.
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’94 YJ(S)

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Service Log

02/25/2009 Re-torqued shackles from 95FTLB to 60FTLB.
Disconnected front sway bar.
Cleaned up stereo wiring.
Attached center console permanently.
03/09/2009 Purchased Dana 30 front axle, 4.11.
Purchased Ford 8.8 rear axle, 4.10.
03/25/2009 Dana 35, rear axle, failed.
06/01/2009 Axle swaps complete.
Upgraded front axle shafts with XJ one piece units w/ larger u-joints.
SYE installed.
New brakes all the way around.
New 33″ Trail Cutter M/T tires.
06/27/2009 First offroad run since the axle swap.
Ignition module failed on the way home.
10/29/2009 Fuel tank ruptures.
03/08/2010 Repaired stereo battery drain issue.
05/05/2010 Replaced fuel pump.
11/05/2010 Repaired rear of frame.
04/12/2011 Fuel pump fails after 11 months.
06/11/2011 Replaced exhaust up to header.
08/20/2012 Checked all fluids. Oil change due in 500.
Replaced heater fan fuse.
09/16/2012 Changed oil and checked all fluids.
04/07/2013 Changed oil and checked all fluids.
Differential service.
Tightened valve cover.
Cleaned cabin.
04/30/2013 Aluminum radiator sprung a leak (genesis auto parts).
Limited Lifetime warranty, shipped the old one, genesis should have shipped the new.
10/18/2016 Lockright Locker fails in the Dana 30.
Working on parts list and replacement of locker.
11/03/2016 Installed Spartan Autolocker.
200 Mile Break in then change Differential Oil.
07/03/2018 Sold!
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’76 C3(S)

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Service Log
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.

06/19/2012 Purchased.
VIN#: 1Z37L6S431281 (verify)
07/17/2012 – 07/18/2012 Removed power steering pump, alternator, water pump, radiator and thermostat.
07/21/2012 – 07/22/2012 Installed Power steering pump, alternator, water pump, aluminum radiator and 192F thermostat.
Removed radio antenna.
07/26/2012 Installed radiator and power steering hoses.
Lower radiator hose clearance is 1/8″, also rests on the frame Xmember.
Checked all mounts and added distilled water to the cooling system for testing.
07/28/2012 Test run.
Replaced leaking gasket at thermostat.
08/04/2012 – 08/05/2012 Removed old bumper cover and hardware.
Test fit new bumper cover.
08/09/2012 Permanently attached new rear bumper cover.
OBX headers and sidepipes arrived.
08/10/2012 Removed front bumper cover mount.
Cleaned and inspected mounting surface.
08/11/2012 Removed passenger aluminum kick panel (driver’s side already missing).
Measured clearance for new hood.
08/14/2012 Ordered Sweet Thunder DL250 inserts. Talked to Mike.
08/15/2012 1-2 Weeks before Vette goes to the body shop for left fender.
08/17/2012 Re-installed fan shroud and hood.
08/28/2012 Received Energy Suspensions motor and tranmission mounts.
09/05/2012 Dropped off at Bondurant Auto Body.
09/18/2012 Back from BAB with the new fender installed.
Driver’s side headlight assembly was removed at the shop, I removed the passenger side.
09/19/2012 Lower valence installed. This will need to be loosened to line up the new bumper.
09/23/2012 Removed forming tabs and trimmed new bumper cover.
10/02/2012 Mounted license plate holder to bumper cover.
Epoxied bumper cover mounting studs to cover.
Prepared mounting surfaces for seamless work.
Prepped and painted grill mounts.
Made the decision to go with Stinger style hood.
10/03/2012 Started installing the stainless steel radiator hoses, need adapters 1.5 to 1.75 inch ID.
10/04/2012 Ordered lower radiator hose adapters.
Installed upper radiator hose.
10/05/2012 Installed lower radiator hose.
Burped cooling system.
10/09/2012 Started bumper removal process.
10/10/2012 Finished removal of the reinforcement assembly and honey comb.
Loose fit top of new bumper to body with stainless steel clips.
10/12/2012 Ordered replacement hood from Stinger Fiberglass.
10/14/2012 Fitted and epoxied front bumper and top of rear bumper.
10/15/2012 Started sanding epoxy.
10/17/2012 Removed hood.
10/19/2012 – 10/21/2012 Aligned and test mounted new hood.
10/23/2012 Cut core support and built new support crossmember.
Aligned and mounted hood.
Latch Springs still need installed.
10/27/2012 Built new radiator brackets.
10/30/2012 Installed new radiator core support brackets.
11/04/2012 Removed exhaust from headers back.
Found a couple items that need to be corrected before header installation;
1. Need to replace main battery ground.
2. Spark plugs and wires need replacing.
3. Sending units.
11/08/2012 Installed new engine mounts.
11/09/2012 – 11/11/2012 Installed new transmission mount.
Started install of exhaust headers, clearance issues.
Passenger front primary hits frame at bend, had to clearance driver rear primary for bracket, more clearance needed for steering gear on front main.
11/20/2012 Clearanced driver’s side header.
Installed both headers and tightened all mounts.
Re-installed Alternator.
11/24/2012 Test run.
Found leaks at passenger side joint.
Running rough after header install, idling about 500rpm.
12/02/2012 Test run.
Tightened clamp bolts on sidepipes.
Cleaned up header wrap ties.
Fixed hood level and latch issues.
Checked #1 cylinder plug. Carbon build up but otherwise fine.
04/13/2013 Low idle after installing headers and sidepipes last year.
Adjusted idle 3/4 turn to idle at 800rpm
Will back off 1/4 turn in the future to back idle down to 700-750rpm.
Running rich.
04/18/2013 Installed FIA Headlights and side markers.
Test fit early 70s(?) T-Tops purchased used.
05/01/2013 At Bondurant Auto Body for final body work.
05/09/2013 Back from BAB.
Todd suggested I order a “Front End Support Rod” to help with leveling the hood.
05/11/2013 – 05/12/2013 Found kink in reverse lock cable.
Installed heat/sound shielding in cabin.
05/19/2013 Finished carpet and seat install.
05/27/2013 – 05/28/2013 Dash in horrible shape, removed entire assembly.
Found abandoned mouse condominium, removed all ducting and heater core to clean.
Re-installed ducting.
05/29/2013 Purchased upper dash, driver, passenger, map bag, DIN center cluster and door panels.
06/08/2013 Installed shift console, center console, gauges and stereo.
06/11/2013 upper dash, driver, passenger, map bag arrived.
06/12/2013 Installed speakers and vent in new dash pad.
Re-assembled speedometer.
Assembled and tested tachometer.
06/16/2013 Removed steering column.
06/17/2013 Finished dash install.
06/18/2013 – 06/19/2013 Dismantled steering column for paint.
06/22/2013 Painted steering column and had wheel dyed.
06/27/2013 – 06/28/2013 Installed steering column.
07/21/2013 Installed L88 FIA style headlights and covers.
07/23/2013 Installed T-bar reveal.
07/24/2013 Adjust idle for ~800rpm at operating temperature.
07/25/2013 Installed T-bar trim.
Dyed rear view mirror trim.
Painted rear view mirror and map light switch.
07/27/2013 – 07/28/2013 Finished interior installation, all that remains are door panels.
Built flat FIA light covers.
08/04/2013 Mounted fire extinguishers.
Repaired side pipe exhaust.
08/15/2013 Finished installing ’72 style rear bumper.
06/12/2014 Installed new push rods, adjusted lash.
Removed Heater/Air Conditioner fan assembly.
06/21/2014 New sparkplugs and wires.
08/06/2014 Initial Featherfill completed at Bondurant Autobody.
05/14/2019 Sold!
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’15 SS(S)

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Service Log
Reverse Trike

08/02/2014 Deposit.
12/31/2014 Delivered to Dealership.
01/09/2015 Customer Delivery.
01/15/2015 Installed Alpha Coilpack Cover.
01/16/2015 Stop Sale. Stop Ride.
Recall issued for steering and roll hoops.
01/24/2015 Installed HID kits.
01/29/2015 Parts for recall arrived at dealership.
09/15/2017 Sold! To purchase Scout Bobber.
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’01 ZX6R (T)

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JKAZX4J121A040720

Jets Main:
1 and 4 at 160
2 and 3 at 162.5
Pilot 12.5

Muzzy Timing Advancer at +4

K&N Air Filter

Scorpion Exhaust

New Chain, Sprockets (0/+3, 15/43) and Oil Change @ 30k miles
Stock sprockets are 15/40

SpeedoDRD Setup:
Correction Percentage: -7.0%
[Your Quick Setup Instructions (For SpeedoDRD Version M) ]

Make sure vehicle ignition switch is ON, and vehicle is NOT running.
Hold the button for 5 RED blinks then release (you will then be in Percentage Adjustment mode)
Hold the button until the LED turns RED then release (this selects a negative number)
Hold the button for 10 RED blinks then release (this enter’s a 0 digit)
Hold the button for 7 RED blinks then release (this enter’s a 7 digit)
Hold the button for 10 RED blinks then release (this enter’s a .0 digit)

9/6/2014 cleaned up tail tidy
9/20/2014 installed new fairing bolts
9/24/2014 installed SpeedoDRD K1
9/23/2014 patched up front master cylinder mount and clearanced windshield support
9/29/2014 installed CRG RC2 levers
3/30/2015 Maintenance done, valve lash checked at Fenders Cycle
8/14/2017 Installed Eurobet fairings
6/4/2018 Installed Diablo Rosso 2 tires
9/14/2019 Trade-in for FTR

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