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Post by davec on Mar 29, 2014 12:32:09 GMT -6
1. OP asks how to JB Weld the enricher 2. Post 1 - 27 discuss various options 3. OP does what he originally wanted to do 4.
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Post by davec on Mar 28, 2014 21:39:24 GMT -6
Thats just a metal backing. It will pop/come off with the sight glass
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Post by davec on Mar 28, 2014 21:15:45 GMT -6
Not sure I know what u mean by the I slot
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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 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 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 davec on Mar 25, 2014 1:45:01 GMT -6
I am a ........... tranny guy. Haven't we already had this discussion Alley?
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Post by davec on Mar 25, 2014 1:34:56 GMT -6
I would bounce on it and then I would be able to start it with the button. . Bounce on it? ?? I had a 47 Ford that had some quirks, but 'bounce on it' tells me sumtins loose
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Post by davec on Mar 25, 2014 0:44:05 GMT -6
Thanks for the link, so since I dont have fluid coming out of the cracked lens I dont have any brake fluid? I would say that since it ain't broke, don't fix it. But, flush the brake and clutch lines and get some new, and proper amount of fluid in there then monitor for any leaks.
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by: davec - Mar 24, 2014 9:38:04 GMT -6
Post by davec on Mar 24, 2014 9:38:04 GMT -6
The Chinese don't have a corner on vibration. One day I looked at the back of my Wife's Rebel and the plate was gone. The bolts were still in place and there were the bolt hole pieces of the plate. The rest cracked and fell off. It's a very common problem on vertical twins. I just didn't pay attention since it's a quality Japanese product you know. Now that you mention it, I lost one on my Honda Sabre (1100 VT) also. But I think that was my fault, I added a really nice POW/MIA license plate frame, and may not have got the bolts tight enuf.
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Post by davec on Mar 24, 2014 9:34:58 GMT -6
I managed to get the bolt off. I tapped and beat it but I ended up cutting it off. I adjusted the valves and got it all bolted back up and after 30 secs of cranking it fired up. I got it to idle a little under 2k so far. My battery kept dying so I just purchased a new one for $65 from Honda and im waiting on it to charge. My next question would be 'why did the battery die?" Cause it's old, or some other reason (stator, R/R) (If it ain't one thing, it's another) Good luck and ride safe Dave
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Post by davec on Mar 24, 2014 9:26:17 GMT -6
All I can add is take a pillow to sit on 2100 miles ain't going to be comfortable on a small bike , how many miles are you planning on doing per day ?? You are also going to need to take a load of spares with you , you seriously don't want to get stranded out there, definitely get a puncture repair kit , spare bulbs , spark plug , all the stuff you think could go wrong, also try and plan the route via gas stations , if you drop the bike ( so easy to do after riding for hours and hours) and split your spare can you're gonna be knackered if the gas station is miles away . I've done a lot of long distance touring over the years and know from experience that small bikes just aren't designed for it so plan and prepare properly. We are planning a trip to Bosnia this year from the uk , about 2400 miles return trip , starting in dover , then Calais in France , then Luxembourg , then Germany , on to Slovenia, then Croatia , then Bosnia . Mighty hard work but , the experience is worth every mile , we will be doing it on 1200cc bikes though . Good luck bro !! Knackered I lived in Ipswich for 4 years, and loved it. I have done many a cross country, on my 1100 cc Shadow Sabre and my GL1200 Aspencade. Even on these larger bikes, it's a long day at 500 - 600 - 700 miles a day (Longest was 950 miles in 16 hours (Minneapolis to Denver) On a 150 it's gonna be tougher, not undoeable but tougher. One thing, YOU , personally, gotta be in top physical condition. the stress on the body will be overwhelming. Fat old people like me suffer greatly. Either way, God Bless you on your endeavor dave
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Post by davec on Mar 24, 2014 9:15:01 GMT -6
My in laws in Toledo tried to leave the house for the first time in a week. Never got out of the drive and went back to the garage. This is with studded snow tires. Then it snowed 6 inches. For those of you that aren't familiar with studded snow tires, they are illegal in Ohio in non winter months.....illegal....picture them....you can't. I live in a subdivision that is split level, and I live on the top level Couldn't get up the hill due to the icey snow covered hill, that the HOA decides if/when they feel like clearing. My car sat there for 3 days. And, if you can imagine a one legged fat old man walking up the hill in the snow, not pretty. come on spring Dave
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Post by davec on Mar 24, 2014 9:06:08 GMT -6
me too, all i did was to wash and wax my morphous. mechanically theres nothing to do as always( kz dont say that no mech issue because i only trailer my scoot) nope!! and why do different states have different Laws ? and they claim that the States are United, im confused. loving my morphous everyday! Luke United States However, there are state laws and federal laws. However, the CONSTITUTION has been completely disregarded and disrespected and the POTUS is now the new dictator. There are no uniform laws, only the ones the current leaders feel like enforcing. (immigration - No, ) (freedom of religion - NO) Till now, I've never heard of OUR UNITED STATES suing another state (Az) . Our country is going to hell really quick May be the time to get back on the banana boat and go back to the homeland. I may come with ya. d
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Post by davec on Mar 24, 2014 9:00:33 GMT -6
In Ohio the plates expire on your birthday. I did the same thing as you though spent two days cleaning and polishing got about a mile away from home and remembered the plate was expired. No crap I got like 6 cars and 4 bikes, all due on my birthday (Nov) However, last year I lost my plate (Chinese bolts done vibrated right off, lost plate and frame and plate holder, all in one fell swoop)and got a 1 1/2 year renewal. Now, if it gets above 38 this year, and I get my tyres balanced, and get that ATV lift, so I can do my spring maint, I'll be all set. Safe riding to all
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