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Forum: Equipment 01-28-2013, 12:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,833
Posted By 2speed
I used this guy about 8 years ago. I did self...

I used this guy about 8 years ago. I did self guided and it was the trip of a lifetime.

http://www.smtours.com/
Forum: The Garage 01-25-2013, 06:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 951
Posted By 2speed
Under a hard load the hose could be flex in a way...

Under a hard load the hose could be flex in a way to either kink or it's bulging and reducing pressure. A new hose is like $20 probably....
Forum: The Garage 01-02-2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,729
Posted By 2speed
Tubalcain on youtube. All you ever want to know...

Tubalcain on youtube. All you ever want to know about basic machining.
Forum: Battle scooters 07-16-2012, 08:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 795
Posted By 2speed
Have a couple. Bulletproof, but slow. Slower...

Have a couple. Bulletproof, but slow. Slower than most peds. You can do wonders with a carb upgrade. The clutches do sometimes dry out or disintegrate depending. They're just cork, and you can...
Forum: The Garage 06-05-2012, 06:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,501
Posted By 2speed
Where I am it's easier to get Rhinos than fork...

Where I am it's easier to get Rhinos than fork lift tanks, so I was wondering if you could just hook them up.

Obviously more involved with a valve switch.....
Forum: The Garage 06-04-2012, 08:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,501
Posted By 2speed
What if you wanted to use a Rhino tank on a...

What if you wanted to use a Rhino tank on a liquid powered forklift?
Forum: The Garage 05-02-2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 983
Posted By 2speed
It's not the pump, it's the valve somewhere. ...

It's not the pump, it's the valve somewhere. They are pretty simple. Take the top off and take everything apart, clean and put back together. With the emulsion, something could have rusted.
...
Forum: The Garage 04-30-2012, 08:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 992
Posted By 2speed
Acetone will remove gas varnish. It takes awhile...

Acetone will remove gas varnish. It takes awhile and don't let it evaporate in the tank.
Forum: Thumpers 04-19-2012, 01:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 460
Posted By 2speed
From basic internet research, the 650 tensioner...

From basic internet research, the 650 tensioner is not the same. It's bit longer. I know the cams have skipped time because I've reset them twice already. According to the innerwebs, the KLR 600...
Forum: Thumpers 04-18-2012, 09:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 460
Posted By 2speed
KLR 600 Cam Chain

My KLR 600 (19,000 miles) cam chain has started jumping. No serious damage yet, but I suppose I should put a new one on....

Some searching on the internet shows the part is no longer available,...
Forum: Equipment 04-17-2012, 06:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,411
Posted By 2speed
If you're handy, go to Radio Shack and buy a 5v...

If you're handy, go to Radio Shack and buy a 5v regulator and solder it up. Pretty simple really.
Forum: The Garage 03-27-2012, 06:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,464
Posted By 2speed
Unless you can grind the taper and grind the bore...

Unless you can grind the taper and grind the bore for the tooling, halve the end mills.

They've cut them at work on the surface grinder. Thin cut off wheel mounted, coolant, and the automatic...
Forum: The Garage 03-26-2012, 06:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,464
Posted By 2speed
They're too long to fit in the collets? ...

They're too long to fit in the collets?

Cutoff wheel with lubricant to keep them cool.
Forum: Battle scooters 03-13-2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,590
Posted By 2speed
How do you know the stator is shorted?

How do you know the stator is shorted?
Forum: The Garage 03-13-2012, 06:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,082
Posted By 2speed
Normally they have a bunch of stencils of...

Normally they have a bunch of stencils of individual letters and you just line 'em up on the one side, and put your thing to be engraved on the other. You adjust the arm linkage to how big or small....
Forum: The Garage 03-06-2012, 07:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,376
Posted By 2speed
What's the make and model of the mill? Can't...

What's the make and model of the mill? Can't find a parts book that shows what it looks like? Whether it's a spur or a worm gear?
Forum: The Garage 03-05-2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,376
Posted By 2speed
Most thread dials on lathes have a gear the...

Most thread dials on lathes have a gear the meshes with the acme lead screw that drives the carriage. You need to find the pitch of the thread, and then use that to find the corresponding pitch of...
Forum: The Garage 02-22-2012, 06:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,762
Posted By 2speed
Sounds like a great idea, with a back up...

Sounds like a great idea, with a back up compressor. 1000 gallons is a lot of air. I'm pretty sure I could top up every tire in my neighborhood with that. I don't use my air compressor everyday,...
Forum: The Garage 01-05-2012, 02:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,361
Posted By 2speed
Using air tools for something that can be done...

Using air tools for something that can be done with a electric is foolish. Your wasting energy to pump air, and then use it inefficiently to power your tool.

Check the pawn shops and craigslist.
Forum: The Garage 11-26-2011, 05:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,376
Posted By 2speed
McMaster-Carr. http://www.mcmaster.com/

McMaster-Carr.

http://www.mcmaster.com/
Forum: Battle scooters 09-14-2011, 06:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,636
Posted By 2speed
Ok, I think that a 12v bulb will be too dim. I...

Ok, I think that a 12v bulb will be too dim. I also think that it's probably random spikes causing the blowout....well....back to drawing board.
Forum: Battle scooters 09-13-2011, 06:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,636
Posted By 2speed
Headlight Blowout

I did a 110cc conversion on my C70 Passport. I kept it 6 volt because, well it was just easier at the time. I bought the 6 volt regulator from DRATV and everything works well....except I keep...
Forum: Equipment 06-30-2011, 02:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,127
Posted By 2speed
Be a real man and melt down wheel cylinders and...

Be a real man and melt down wheel cylinders and pour your own!
Forum: The Garage 06-01-2011, 07:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,662
Posted By 2speed
Break open a broken microwave. There are some...

Break open a broken microwave. There are some pretty big Caps in there.
Forum: The Garage 05-26-2011, 05:08 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,484
Posted By 2speed
http://www.ford-trucks.com/ Go here. ...

http://www.ford-trucks.com/

Go here.

Otherwise get a T19 trans without the granny gear and change up the rear end ratio.
Forum: Battle scooters 05-03-2011, 01:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,446
Posted By 2speed
The difference is really dependent on your...

The difference is really dependent on your commute.

How many miles?

How many hills?

What type of roads?

A moped would be good for 5 miles-10 miles, no hills, backroads. I mean I've done...
Forum: The Garage 04-25-2011, 06:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,198
Posted By 2speed
This. I had the problem. The valve is on the...

This. I had the problem. The valve is on the drivers side on frame rail somewhere. I took it out, and apart and an o-ring pop off one of the valves. I put the o-ring back on, put it back...
Forum: The Garage 04-15-2011, 07:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 827
Posted By 2speed
Stop riding in the shoulders? Seriously, that's...

Stop riding in the shoulders? Seriously, that's where all the crap that fucks up tires is....and don't cut the corners on turns, more crap there too.
Forum: The Garage 04-08-2011, 07:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 677
Posted By 2speed
Hacksaw.

Hacksaw.
Forum: The Garage 03-08-2011, 07:25 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,394
Posted By 2speed
I used to use a soap called Pax Lano Sav which...

I used to use a soap called Pax Lano Sav which was the shit. It was a powder and cleaned like no other. I think it used ground corn cobs for the abrasive. It doesn't seem like they make it any...
Forum: The Garage 02-02-2011, 11:41 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,292
Posted By 2speed
If this is a brand new tank, that hasn't had gas,...

If this is a brand new tank, that hasn't had gas, a Bernz-o-matic and brazing rod from Home Depot is fine and like a 2 second repair.

If it had gas, CO2 or water filled.
Forum: The Garage 02-01-2011, 06:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,292
Posted By 2speed
Solder or braze, it's the best way and you will...

Solder or braze, it's the best way and you will never have to wonder when the fuel formulation changes whether it's going to eat away the epoxy or rubber.
Forum: The Garage 01-26-2011, 08:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,650
Posted By 2speed
I've done it twice on the front tank. Rusts...

I've done it twice on the front tank. Rusts underneath the strap. As long as the tank is empty, it's not that big of a deal to fix. You can also take the bed off. 6 bolts, 4 guys, 6 pack of beer...
Forum: The Garage 01-22-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,291
Posted By 2speed
Never use a cinder block, rotten lumber is the...

Never use a cinder block, rotten lumber is the preferred method.
Forum: The Garage 01-19-2011, 10:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,687
Posted By 2speed
First you do not need 480V power. Haas makes...

First you do not need 480V power.

Haas makes the Mini Mill. It says 103" vertical clearance, but that's max, you can probably get the head to come down and fit it in. It will run on anything you...
Forum: Equipment 01-15-2011, 04:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,362
Posted By 2speed
Home Depot, 4 ton? Should be more than enough.

Home Depot, 4 ton? Should be more than enough.
Forum: The Garage 01-05-2011, 07:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,752
Posted By 2speed
He's making battery cables for his MC? #8 wire? ...

He's making battery cables for his MC? #8 wire? Home Depot.
Forum: The Garage 12-27-2010, 11:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,601
Posted By 2speed
At the bottom is a brief explanation how to set...

At the bottom is a brief explanation how to set timing with vacuum gauge. That's better than by light, or by "Ear".

http://www.classicinlines.com/Vacuum.asp
Forum: Equipment 12-09-2010, 11:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,108
Posted By 2speed
Used 55 gallon drum. Probably free. Most likely...

Used 55 gallon drum. Probably free. Most likely will weigh around 300 lbs filled with gas. You can buy one of those drum stands and have it on its side.
Forum: The Garage 11-25-2010, 06:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,462
Posted By 2speed
http://www.backyardmetalcasting.com/ 5...

http://www.backyardmetalcasting.com/

5 gallon pails and sand.
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