Motorcycle mechanics 101

NealT · 10-25-08, 06:56 AM

Better yet...you are running a risk of not having a safe bike when you are done, I mean the jet fuel you use may leak out get over the engine, and cause a massive fire, burning you beyond all recognition. Now, since NONE OF US WANTS THAT, just give me a call when you put her back together, I will come down and try it out for you. That way, when someone posts that Neal died happily on a motorcycle as it went up in flames, it won't be the Neal that has to keep Subsim running but it won't be a lie either.

NealT

:rotfl::rotfl:

(My last 2 bikes were S's)

Letum · 10-25-08, 07:08 AM

I have had a VFR400 sitting in the garage for 3 years with it's carbs in bits.

One day I will fix it....one day.

Letum · 10-25-08, 07:38 AM

Sorry for going OT...
This is redicolous!
The price of a new visor for my helmet is more than the price of a new helmet (inc. new visor).

I furious!

Reece · 10-25-08, 07:40 AM

What! a piece of perspex?

Letum · 10-25-08, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reece

What! a piece of perspex?

Cheapest visor found: £20 +P&P
Cheapest helmet found inc. visor that fits my helmet: £25 + Free P&P

Reece · 10-25-08, 08:23 AM

I suppose that's typical nowdays! I had a TV tube that had a burnt out heater for the red gun, the store had one instock that they were going to throw out because the TV model is too old to repair, however they would sell it forthe listed $480, I said that's rediculous I could buy a new TV for that, I offered $200 but they refused, so they tossed it!

(wish I knew where) talk about stupid!, that was panasonic, won't buy one of them again out of principal!

10-25-08, 09:42 PM

a nice tip for carb cleaning is to use iso alcohol 90% as your carberator cleaner for soaking parts.

its a very very good cleaner, is safe for hands and the fumes dont hurt your lungs.

its also safe for rubber and plastic so unlike carb cleaner you can soak everything overnight and brush it clean with a parts brush then blow it out with air to finish.

getting enough carb cleaner to submerge your entire carberator is expensive and very toxic so next time you need a cleaning try it out.

the one draw back of it is that it needs an hour or so soak time because it works like a varnish stripper and wont clean on contact like carb cleaner in a can does.

Task Force · 10-25-08, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reece

I suppose that's typical nowdays! I had a TV tube that had a burnt out heater for the red gun, the store had one instock that they were going to throw out because the TV model is too old to repair, however they would sell it forthe listed $480, I said that's rediculous I could buy a new TV for that, I offered $200 but they refused, so they tossed it!

(wish I knew where) talk about stupid!, that was panasonic, won't buy one of them again out of principal!

How olds this TV.

AVGWarhawk · 10-25-08, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NealT

Better yet...you are running a risk of not having a safe bike when you are done, I mean the jet fuel you use may leak out get over the engine, and cause a massive fire, burning you beyond all recognition. Now, since NONE OF US WANTS THAT, just give me a call when you put her back together, I will come down and try it out for you. That way, when someone posts that Neal died happily on a motorcycle as it went up in flames, it won't be the Neal that has to keep Subsim running but it won't be a lie either.

NealT

:rotfl::rotfl:

(My last 2 bikes were S's)

We already survived one SS fire for the year. There are no more scheduled.

10-25-08, 07:08 AM	#2
Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	I have had a VFR400 sitting in the garage for 3 years with it's carbs in bits. One day I will fix it....one day. __________________

10-25-08, 07:38 AM	#3
Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Sorry for going OT... This is redicolous! The price of a new visor for my helmet is more than the price of a new helmet (inc. new visor). I furious! __________________

10-25-08, 07:40 AM	#4
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,763 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	What! a piece of perspex? __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

10-25-08, 08:23 AM	#6
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,763 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	I suppose that's typical nowdays! I had a TV tube that had a burnt out heater for the red gun, the store had one instock that they were going to throw out because the TV model is too old to repair, however they would sell it forthe listed $480, I said that's rediculous I could buy a new TV for that, I offered $200 but they refused, so they tossed it! (wish I knew where) talk about stupid!, that was panasonic, won't buy one of them again out of principal! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

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10-25-08, 06:56 AM	#1
NealT Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 2 Meters Below Jimbuna Posts: 1,060 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Better yet...you are running a risk of not having a safe bike when you are done, I mean the jet fuel you use may leak out get over the engine, and cause a massive fire, burning you beyond all recognition. Now, since NONE OF US WANTS THAT, just give me a call when you put her back together, I will come down and try it out for you. That way, when someone posts that Neal died happily on a motorcycle as it went up in flames, it won't be the Neal that has to keep Subsim running but it won't be a lie either. NealT :rotfl::rotfl: (My last 2 bikes were S's)

10-25-08, 09:42 PM	#7
Webster Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	a nice tip for carb cleaning is to use iso alcohol 90% as your carberator cleaner for soaking parts. its a very very good cleaner, is safe for hands and the fumes dont hurt your lungs. its also safe for rubber and plastic so unlike carb cleaner you can soak everything overnight and brush it clean with a parts brush then blow it out with air to finish. getting enough carb cleaner to submerge your entire carberator is expensive and very toxic so next time you need a cleaning try it out. the one draw back of it is that it needs an hour or so soak time because it works like a varnish stripper and wont clean on contact like carb cleaner in a can does.