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  1. Andrew Vanis

    POR-15 failure inside gas tank

    what is the solution for this? I did this tank seal about 2 years ago. POR-15 bubbling up, soft and flakey
  2. Andrew Vanis

    ultrasound took off the carb clear coat on bowl and cap - what to recoat with?

    ultrasound took off the carb clear coat on bowl and cap - what to recoat with? my two outside carbs were shinier than the inside two. when ultrasound cleaning them, come kind of goop came off - looks like polyurathane or varnish. I guess I could leave them plain alum but if I did want to...
  3. Andrew Vanis

    carbs - how long to ulrasound

    thanks 420 seconds is only like 7 min can there be TOO MUCH ultrasounding?
  4. Andrew Vanis

    carbs - how long to ulrasound

    How long to ultrasound the carbs using the cheap HF machine http://www.harborfreight.com/25-liter-ultrasonic-cleaner-95563.html with the PURPLE simple green metal-safe cleaner? http://simplegreen.com/products/pro-hd-cleaner-degreaser/ Also1 - should the PURPLE simple green get thinned for the...
  5. Andrew Vanis

    GS750L 1981 - tire suggestions ? I don?t ride much

    I ordered the 230s. Shiuld be in thrs. Will change them on my own. I'll have to inquire about investigate this cornering thing. I scrape really easily if playing in the s-es.
  6. Andrew Vanis

    GS750L 1981 - tire suggestions ? I don?t ride much

    my manual says F 90/90-19 230 $56 712 $47 (100/90-19) for the front in the 230's the closes motorcycle superstore has is 100/90/16 R 130/90-16 230 $67 712 $65 Total 230 $123 712 $112 (free shipping) I'm fine spending the extra $11 - am curious though - what am I getting for it? are the...
  7. Andrew Vanis

    DIY Bike Dolly

    Ordered Monday, arrived today. I'm very happy with them. Like them more than the HF whole-bike dolly. It is fun to spin the bikes around in circles. Pushing forward is better pushing on the dolly with one's foot because sometimes you can push the bike off the center stand.
  8. Andrew Vanis

    GS750L 1981 - tire suggestions ? I don?t ride much

    GS750L 1981 - tire suggestions – I don’t ride much My last tires 20 (OMG!) years ago show little wear with most of it being a flat center stripe on the rear. Since it’s an L it doesn’t play nice with corners so no need for anything exotic. Really I’d like something good value and lower...
  9. Andrew Vanis

    DIY Bike Dolly

    Even though I have casters and ability and (friend's better) ability to weld, each time I looked at it, the cost/hassle couldn't compete with the $72 they can be had on ebay. This seller has his own page where they are $69.99 free shipping. I contacted him about a discount if I ordered two...
  10. Andrew Vanis

    Gs 750 for 100.00 bucks. (plus a motorcycle jack) into....a cafe racer

    If anyone wants any parts hit me up. she will go the way of the last. I'd like the rear rack and maybe the seat AndrewVanis@gmail.com 505-304-5306
  11. Andrew Vanis

    1983 GS550E in New Mexico

    Where are you in NM? email me in near ABQ. would be fun to meet. andrew vanis @ g mail . com
  12. Andrew Vanis

    offer (not mine) seat upholstery reasonable or for trade

    based on some of the vendor discussion here, this seems like a good deal. BTW, that area code is 505 https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cys/5041337524.html WE DO IT ALL!!! Best price, complete upholstery on motorcycle seats $75.00 to $180.00 for conventional seats (more for custom or special...
  13. Andrew Vanis

    Cruise control / throttle assist

    I like the old lever ones. the 'new' design looks interesting but I wouldn't like that arm always raising/lowering each time I activated the throttle.
  14. Andrew Vanis

    Gas Tank Rust - Phosphoric Acid vs Evapo-Rust?

    In my experience the further spots just need more time. since electrolysis doesn't affect the good metal the longer time isn't an issue. In my case I had a good bit of rust in the back corner from sitting on the side stand so put the anode there and by the time that part was cleaned the rest...
  15. Andrew Vanis

    Gas Tank Rust - Phosphoric Acid vs Evapo-Rust?

    I had very good luck with electrolysis (wrap the anode with several winds of plastic window screen to provide the necessary gap) The rust removal yielded several pinholes. would be a shame to have acid or expensive cleaner drain out of those as it did its magic. Electrolysis liquid...
  16. Andrew Vanis

    Pre-cleaning carbs ? is it ever too soon?

    Pre-cleaning carbs ? is it ever too soon? Thinking about cleaning my carbs over winter and am wondering if they would get ?stale? or stuck somehow sitting dry for 4 months.
  17. Andrew Vanis

    Ultrasonic carb clean ? Still need to disassemble carb and replace o-rings?

    Just seems that way. :( Curious about your winterizing procedure. Seems like there is something for me to learn there. BTW, before seeing your response that o-rings may not need to be replaced, I just ordered a couple sets of o-rings thinking I'd like ot have a spare set on hand. guess I may...
  18. Andrew Vanis

    Ultrasonic carb clean ? Still need to disassemble carb and replace o-rings?

    OK, what (if any) cleaning technique differences are there using the US vs. the conventional carb dip process ?
  19. Andrew Vanis

    Ultrasonic carb clean ? Still need to disassemble carb and replace o-rings?

    Ultrasonic carb clean ? Still need to disassemble carb and replace o-rings? Wishing that the annual carb clean process may be easier by getting an ultrasonic (US) cleaner to dip the whole carb into. I found a few posts that talk about ultrasonic cleaner quality and some on fluid choices but...
  20. Andrew Vanis

    Another charging problem

    yep, do the quick test and then the stator papers $5 on the battery being shot. Interestingly the Quick Test says start with a "good" battery but there is no positive way to assess a "good" battery unless its a new one since some that seem to charge up have the proper voltage but still don't...
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