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Post by DRuben on Mar 25, 2014 11:29:08 GMT -6
I wish it wasnt broken. Im trying to honestly get it as close as I can to 100% that way I can use it to get my motorcycle license and tags for it.
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Post by davec on Mar 25, 2014 14:08:30 GMT -6
The sight glass on my GL1200 broke.
I used a bolt, two washers, a nut and some JB Weld.
Yes, I have no sight glass, but I check it occasionally to make sure it's full.
And it ain't leaked in 4 years.
We don't need no stinking sight glass.
Just purge and replace with new.
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Post by DRuben on Mar 28, 2014 18:40:47 GMT -6
The sight glass on my GL1200 broke. I used a bolt, two washers, a nut and some JB Weld. Yes, I have no sight glass, but I check it occasionally to make sure it's full. And it ain't leaked in 4 years. We don't need no stinking sight glass. Just purge and replace with new. Tomorrow morning will begin my brake repair session with the bike. Im curious, how did you exactly use a bolt, washer and nut to fix your sight glass? My mom wants to ride the bike and im just not comfortable with her and the front left brake |
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Post by davec on Mar 28, 2014 20:00:41 GMT -6
The sight glass on my GL1200 broke. I used a bolt, two washers, a nut and some JB Weld. Yes, I have no sight glass, but I check it occasionally to make sure it's full. And it ain't leaked in 4 years. We don't need no stinking sight glass. Just purge and replace with new. Tomorrow morning will begin my brake repair session with the bike. I'm curious, how did you exactly use a bolt, washer and nut to fix your sight glass? My mom wants to ride the bike and I'm just not comfortable with her and the front left brake Mind you, it should be a short bolt, a little smaller than the hole for the sight glass. Place washer on bolt Put bolt thru sight glass hole, with the head on the outside. Washer on the inside of the reservoir on the bolt end, and a nut to tighten everything down. Use JB Weld where the washers contact the reservoir (inside and out) Let dry. That was 7 years ago and still no leak. Granted, no sight glass, but i check it regularly. |
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Post by jvino on Mar 28, 2014 20:07:26 GMT -6
Mabye check the gape on your plug also make sure it is right glad to hear you got it running sounds like you have some other issues with oil leaking. Sounds like you might have a running scooter for like 200 dollars that's great.
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Post by DRuben on Mar 28, 2014 20:13:12 GMT -6
Tomorrow morning will begin my brake repair session with the bike. I'm curious, how did you exactly use a bolt, washer and nut to fix your sight glass? My mom wants to ride the bike and I'm just not comfortable with her and the front left brake Mind you, it should be a short bolt, a little smaller than the hole for the sight glass. Place washer on bolt Put bolt thru sight glass hole, with the head on the outside. Washer on the inside of the reservoir on the bolt end, and a nut to tighten everything down. Use JB Weld where the washers contact the reservoir (inside and out) Let dry. That was 7 years ago and still no leak. Granted, no sight glass, but i check it regularly. Something like this: gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=45090.0I didnt know the back side was accessible from inside of the master thats why I asked. |
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Post by DRuben on Mar 28, 2014 20:15:39 GMT -6
Mabye check the gape on your plug also make sure it is right glad to hear you got it running sounds like you have some other issues with oil leaking. Sounds like you might have a running scooter for like 200 dollars that's great. I got it to idle very low and it runs great. I just had a small problem with the vacuum line coming from the intake, I changed out that hose and clamped it down so it wouldnt come off. I also noticed that my kick start is 100% inoperable lol. I dont really need it but I never got it to work when playing around with it |
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Post by jvino on Mar 28, 2014 20:20:21 GMT -6
Sounds good glad that some people helped point you in the right direction to get back on the road. Use this sight toward your advantage there is some knowledgeable folks on here.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2014 20:24:42 GMT -6
Tomorrow morning will begin my brake repair session with the bike. I'm curious, how did you exactly use a bolt, washer and nut to fix your sight glass? My mom wants to ride the bike and I'm just not comfortable with her and the front left brake Mind you, it should be a short bolt, a little smaller than the hole for the sight glass. Place washer on bolt Put bolt thru sight glass hole, with the head on the outside. Washer on the inside of the reservoir on the bolt end, and a nut to tighten everything down. Use JB Weld where the washers contact the reservoir (inside and out) Let dry. That was 7 years ago and still no leak. Granted, no sight glass, but i check it regularly. this is a good idea! think ill have to use it on the jonway in my sig. the sight glass went cloudy and soft and leaks. not hijacking the thread, just wanted to say thats a good idea. |
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Post by Alleyoop on Mar 28, 2014 20:26:43 GMT -6
All that when you can do it right and have a visible site glass, and the site glass kit you get is NOT PLASTIC go figure.
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Post by DRuben on Mar 28, 2014 20:31:49 GMT -6
All that when you can do it right and have a visible site glass, and the site glass kit you get is NOT PLASTIC go figure. Alleyoop I actually thought hard about buying the replacement sight glass but the "Jerry Rigger" in me wanted to try the alternate route XD |
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Post by Alleyoop on Mar 28, 2014 20:49:35 GMT -6
Your just cheap  ALleyoop |
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Post by DRuben on Mar 28, 2014 20:55:24 GMT -6
Your just cheap ALleyoop That too lol  |
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Post by davec on Mar 28, 2014 21:03:22 GMT -6
Mind you, it should be a short bolt, a little smaller than the hole for the sight glass. Place washer on bolt Put bolt thru sight glass hole, with the head on the outside. Washer on the inside of the reservoir on the bolt end, and a nut to tighten everything down. Use JB Weld where the washers contact the reservoir (inside and out) Let dry. That was 7 years ago and still no leak. Granted, no sight glass, but i check it regularly. Something like this: gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=45090.0I didnt know the back side was accessible from inside of the master thats why I asked. Yes sir ree buddy Exactly like that A lot of negativity, but, it works, and the price is right. That may have been the post i got the idea from good luck Dave |
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Post by DRuben on Mar 28, 2014 21:10:08 GMT -6
Yes sir ree buddy Exactly like that That may have been the post i got the idea from good luck Dave So the "l" slot behind the sight glass is removable? |
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