what did you wrench on today??

[Grimly]

Struck by a need for a welding cart, and realising I had one under my nose...
Take a KitKat display trolley - which had been doing sterling service as a holder of soap powder and other crap by the washer/ drier for a decade

It had been so long since it was put there, I'd forgotten it had castors.

Add some green wire shelving which was kicking around, but turned upside down so they have a lip all around...

The shelves were almost a perfect fit for it - just supported by some 1" copper pipe at front (with Jub clips) and resting on wire stays on the rear. The whole thing tightened up with plenty of tie-wraps, the bodger's friend.

And, here we go...

It will do for now, simply as proof of concept, or something like that. I might improve it, if I cba.

 

[JTGS850GL]

New addition to my carb rebuild equipment:

Just picked up a 40lb Soda Blaster from ebay. I know it's not a big commercial model but for the small jobs like carburetor descaling, and occasional engine/frame paint stripping, it should work out just fine. I've found I can pick up some pretty grungy carbs for cheap and get them working really well but they still looked a little grungy because of the oxidation and scaling on the outside. Figured a little soda blasting and they'll look like new again.

My process to clean carbs now is to Berrymans dip for 24 hours, sonic clean for 30 minutes, poke/spray with carb cleaner to verify passages are clear and then blast the bodies with soda for a nice finish.

 

[Redman]

I knew front tire had some wear, and would need replacing maybe near end of season or before next season
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.... then I found this

Wheel off.
Tire and brake pads on order.

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[steve murdoch]

Obviously neither is good but is that a cut or crack?

 

[Redman]

................... is that a cut or crack?

I was thinking it was a slice from probably running over something sharp. But looking at it more, the two don't really line up, and some areas are lot deeper than others... so... I don't know.

But wheel is off the bike, and in trunk of car.
Local shop had price of tire only a couple bucks more than online+shipping.

You know, I do look at tire tread often, and have been noticing the wear (and others have mentioned it). Just yesterday, after a 200 mile day Saturday, and an 1100 mile weekend a few weeks ago, I took a look and noticed that. Yikes. Wonder how long its been there. I probably should more often turn the wheel when looking at the tire.


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[Guest]

Struck by a need for a welding cart, and realising I had one under my nose...
Take a KitKat display trolley - which had been doing sterling service as a holder of soap powder and other crap by the washer/ drier for a decade
It had been so long since it was put there, I'd forgotten it had castors.

Add some green wire shelving which was kicking around, but turned upside down so they have a lip all around....

How to you plan to keep the lady of the house happy? Maybe weld her up a nicer replacement?

 

[Guest]

I was thinking it was a slice from probably running over something sharp. But looking at it more, the two don't really line up, and some areas are lot deeper than others... so... I don't know.

But wheel is off the bike, and in trunk of car.
Local shop had price of tire only a couple bucks more than online+shipping.

You know, I do look at tire tread often, and have been noticing the wear (and others have mentioned it). Just yesterday, after a 200 mile day Saturday, and an 1100 mile weekend a few weeks ago, I took a look and noticed that. Yikes. Wonder how long its been there. I probably should more often turn the wheel when looking at the tire.


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I used to examine returned scrap tires as part of my job. The shape is more like a crack than a cut. Tread rubber is designed to have good cut resistance. That doesn't mean that it is difficult to cut. It means that a cut won't propagate on its own. I'd be concerned about an underlying tread separation. You made the right decision.

 

[Grimly]

Replaced the O-rings on the valve adjustment access caps of the XS, and discovered another stripped thread or two. Thank you, gorillas.
Ho-hum, out with the helicoil kit (again).

 

[GS1150-STREET-DRAG]

1984 gs 1150 with 1229 big bore the bike sat for two years took it to the track and the next day pulled of the header and found oil leaking from cylinder number 2 out the exhaust port, found the bike had too much oil in it so I drained the oil to normal level, should it be ok ? the valves appear to be moving up and down , it stopped leaking and head gasket appears to be fine but I'm not sure what to think I'm just an armature DIY not sure if I should ride anymore like this any suggestions

 

[Grimly]

Possibly a bad valve stem seal or worn valve guide on #2 exhaust, but the amount of oil in the top end is largely unaffected by an overfilled bottom, so <shrug>. Might be the valve stem seal softened up a bit after being run for a while.

 

[Redman]

whoa

nice to have a front tire with a round profile again.

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[GS1150-STREET-DRAG]

I seen the vale stems are really dirty I am running at 645 meters or 2120 feet above sea level "lots of carbon build-up", I am going to get new Viton seals for the stem, if that doesn't work then bronze guides I appreciate the help very much and will probably do both if I have time before the next race again thanks for the help ..

Possibly a bad valve stem seal or worn valve guide on #2 exhaust, but the amount of oil in the top end is largely unaffected by an overfilled bottom, so <shrug>. Might be the valve stem seal softened up a bit after being run for a while.

 

[jeffgs]

 

[jeffgs]

And a quick mock up.

 

[cowboyup3371]

After re-wiring my rear turn signals a couple of nights ago, I replaced the o-ring and gasket to the oil pressure switch to fix the oil leak from it. Then an oil change and valve adjustment plus a cylinder head bolt replacement finished the day today. I'll do a carb sync tomorrow

 

[rustybronco]

The radiator fan on my ex's YFM660FP had been coming on a little more than I cared for so last night I pulled the thermostat out and tested it. It started opening right where it was supposed to; 52? C.

Tonight I pulled the rad and found the cooling fins about 60% plugged with dust, chafe and what not. Right now it's soaking in the utility tub filled a quarter way with warm water and simple green. Hopefully I can get the crud loosened up and flushed away by swishing it up and down over the next couple of days. If not, then a trip to the rad shop or finding a replacement will be in order.

The reddish colour specks you see it the photograph is the light shining through when held up to a light.

She's only slightly plugged up.

 

[Guest]

Had a 2001 Road Star that came in for CPR. It was covered in spider webs. Only photos I took were of the carb.

Look at my fingers and you can see how nasty this bike is.

 

[Guest]

That wasn't nearly as bad as the 2007 3010 Mule thaT I'm also bringing back to life. It came in Tuesday. This looks more like what you'd see in a dried up master cylinder than a carb.

The main jets are hiding down in the holes.

It lives. I'm going through all the fluids while we wait for a new fuel pump to show up.

 

[steve murdoch]

That is nasty, Rick.
You have to wonder what sort of other crap besides ethanol is in gasoline.

 

[Grimly]

Got fed up with cordless drills scattered around, so made a place for them.