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Micahdogg
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Micahdogg 4/10/2015 9:37am
4/10/2015 9:37am
Fix whatever you break. That's my tip of the day Smile
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imoto34 4/10/2015 11:34am
4/10/2015 11:34am
sumdood wrote:
Those super thin plastic "Surgeon type" gloves under your regular gloves will keep your hands toasty even when it's stupid cold out.
Until they are full of sweat, then youll freeze
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mgtkr1 4/10/2015 4:13pm
4/10/2015 4:13pm
when replacing bearings, place in the freezer the night before. and if possible, heat the part in question where saidbearings will be housed with gentle heat. this should ensure the bearing almost drops in with minimal effort. don't use an aggressive heat as it will compromise the material, particularly lightweight alloys.

cling film over fork stations with a liberal coating of oil reduces the chance of tearing a new seal. also ensure the seal lip is coated in oil. bearing grease can be used.

an old length of wire cable in a drill can make for a decent tool for removing bits of dried carbon after using heat to decoke a pipe (2 stroke) also a potato makes for a decent bung if using the caustic soda method
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Bruce372 4/10/2015 10:05pm
4/10/2015 10:05pm
Whatever bike you run, find the Honda model that uses the same suspension components. Buy the Honda bushings and seals, they are genuine Kyb or showa and cheaper than aftermarket.

Honda also lists the oring sizes, so you can change all the suspension orings with better quality stuff at fraction of price.

Honda OEM brake pads, master cylinder etc are also very reasonable price and fit thee other bikes

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Pat 4/11/2015 7:51am
4/11/2015 7:51am
Jkawi wrote:
Use tie wire to fix plastics (to a point). Drill 2 holes, bend wire in a U and poke through, twist on the back side. Repeat...
Use tie wire to fix plastics (to a point). Drill 2 holes, bend wire in a U and poke through, twist on the back side. Repeat like stitches. Looks kinda cool too.

Make sure you tighten your front axle straight. Tighten axle, bang around a bit before tightening fork stay bolts. Makes fork seals and wheel bearings last longer.

I like the pam on your fenders tip... I had never heard that one.
Even better mod on the plasics: Heat the tip of the wire with a blow torch then push through the plastic. It will make the perfect size hole and not get bigger with vibrations!!
Wasatch Rider 4/11/2015 12:08pm
4/11/2015 12:08pm
sumdood wrote:
Spray the toilet in your rv with Pam, prevents sticking and helps lube the seal preventing dry docking
ToddWitten83 wrote:
x2. Works a treat
You mean the bowl?

Ill have to try this.
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Cygnus 4/11/2015 3:11pm
4/11/2015 3:11pm
A peice of fuel line works great for starting spark plugs in the deep pockets on newer bikes. Just push the plug into the fuel line and twist it till the threads are running true. No more cross threading.

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