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what did you wrench on today??

Parts washer

Parts washer

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well made myself a parts washer used a old laundry tub and a windscreen washer motor and a old battery charger.
tub (scrap)
washer (scrap)
Battery charger (retired)
degreaser to pump through it ($40)
Mucking around doing it (could of brought one) (a day and half)
if I had to do it again (half an hour tops)
 
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what did I wrench on today??? a Yamaha virago with a locked up engine and a '69 mercury montego
 
I got my GS 850 running today. I took it apart to to clean, polish and upgrade. I installed a new stator and regulator/rectifier (thanks Pos and Steve for the helpful information) I also adjusted the valves, installed Dyna coils, changed all the oils. At first I couldn't get it to start, here I had the fuel petcock tuned to reserve and not prime. After I figured that out it started but was running rough. I let it warm up a bit then took it for a ride around the block. By the time I got back it was purring like a kitten. I then checked for oil leaks looked everything over then went out for a nice ride. After it sitting for over a year it was like riding a new motorcycle. Next I have to mount and balance my new Avon Road Riders and do the forks. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at the Brown County Rally.
 
cougar said:
How does this work? what do you need to do it ??
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Need battery charger with a manual setting and a 2 amp charge setting.
Mix 1-2 tablespoon Arm n Hammer Super Washing Soda (wal mart laundry section) per gallon of water in container.
Negative lead goes on the part to be de rusted. Positive lead goes on to the sacrificial rod/plate. I linked multiple rods with steel wire. Don't let the part touch the sacrificial rod. Leave overnight and check the next day. Leave in longer if needed. Trial and error. Take note of safety precautions as this produces some various gasses that can ignite.
Just google electrolysis rust removal....you will get numerous results that are pretty similar.
My results have been mixed based on severity of rust.
Edit- yeah...run to Wall Mart. Lol
I just saw you are in New Zealand. Haha
 
changed oil and filter. amsoil 10 40. forgot how much of a pain in the butt replacing the cover gasket is. Used the old one.
 
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Got my motion pro sync to stop fighting me. Actually worked dpretty well once I took it apart and refilled it.
 
cougar said:
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well made myself a parts washer used a old laundry tub and a windscreen washer motor and a old battery charger.
tub (scrap)
washer (scrap)
Battery charger (retired)
degreaser to pump through it ($40)
Mucking around doing it (could of brought one) (a day and half)
if I had to do it again (half an hour tops)
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I would love to see the pic's but for some reason I can't see the ones you posted?
 
I can see that one, great idea! We've talked about replacing our laundry sink for a while now... that gives me some inspiration how to deal with that :D
 
Finished up the electrics on Suzie Q and fitted her tank. Dropped the seat on and...OH SH!...darn it is the wrong seat and no key, now I have to take off the rear fender to unbolt the latch...
V
 
Virago is holding 14.5v and running on both cylinders. We got lucky on an ebay gamble, my friend is happy.
 
Got the L inspected today. Tore the rear wheel and side cover off to do a 530 conversion and get a new tire installed. Will be rebuilding rear caliper and painting tank this weekend (hopefully).
 
Changed the seat to another Harley variety, mounted the horns and Suzuki emblems on the fuel tank as soon as I figure out why I don't have break lights Suzie Q will be ready for the road.
V
 
gustovh said:
Changed the seat to another Harley variety, mounted the horns and Suzuki emblems on the fuel tank as soon as I figure out why I don't have break lights Suzie Q will be ready for the road.
V
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I always thought that only goldwings and full-sized beemers had all of those bells and whistles. :confused: Your GS actually has lights that come on to tell you when to take breaks? :eek:
 
Craftsman Leaf Blower

Craftsman Leaf Blower

Replaced rotted fuel line. Good as new:)
 
shift linkage rod

shift linkage rod

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Last year when I put the rearsets on as part of suspension upgrades the link for the shifter was to short so I cut it and extended it with a sleeve. Never was real happy with it so I finally broke down and went to get a left hand 6mm thread die local tool supply house wanted $50 for one they would have to order in :eek: so on the interweb I went bingo amazon $6. Ordered it 4 weeks ago finally showed up today.
 
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