Best Shop Tricks - Page 62

Tom S · 02-20-2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by stainlesscycle

10 second master link pliers - cost $0.00

Explain their purpose.

EvanADV · 02-20-2013, 10:49 AM

I need to devote a couple hours to reading this thread! Got about 15 pages in and there is some great info in here. I will try to remember any tricks of my own to share if they haven't been covered already.

moodfart · 02-20-2013, 11:06 AM

I find the 5 gallon water cooler tubs to be awesome for taking oil to be recycled. The small opening at the top makes it unlikely any will slosh over and spill in the Jeep and it'seasy to pour thatnks to said opening. The square shape also makes it easy to push the passenger seat forward and clamp the oil between the dash and the passenger seat.

Just make sure you don't return the bottle after you're done storing oil in it! I spraypaint 'oil' on mine to make sure it's never returned.

richarddacat · 02-20-2013, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by moodfart

I find the 5 gallon water cooler tubs to be awesome for taking oil to be recycled. The small opening at the top makes it unlikely any will slosh over and spill in the Jeep and it'seasy to pour thatnks to said opening. The square shape also makes it easy to push the passenger seat forward and clamp the oil between the dash and the passenger seat.

Just make sure you don't return the bottle after you're done storing oil in it! I spraypaint 'oil' on mine to make sure it's never returned.

I use plastic cat litter containers, the opening is larger, also square and less likely to be reused as a water container. Since we use them all the time, after a visit to Jiffy Lube for a dump I go next door to the recycling bins.

stainlesscycle · 02-20-2013, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom S

Explain their purpose.

installing and removing master link clips. i have modified them a little more so the one unground side is now shorter than the other. instant on/off for master link clips. i now have 45 seconds into their construction. not pretty but very effective.

Tom S · 02-20-2013, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by stainlesscycle

installing and removing master link clips.

Gotcha. Never had any trouble just poppin’ ‘em off & on with a screwdriver.

stainlesscycle · 02-20-2013, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom S

Gotcha. Never had any trouble just poppin’ ‘em off & on with a screwdriver.

no chance of bending, losing or damaging them with the pliers. i could pound nails with a socket wrench, but i use a hammer (most of time).

i can barbarian with the best of them, but the right tool for the job makes life a little easier - and i do a few chains a month...

CatSailor · 02-24-2013, 10:00 AM

Usually in the spring or summer my friends start bringing their engines to my garage that have been sitting since last summer. Usually a 6" section of stripped multi conductor lamp cord does the trick. Depending on the size of the clogged jet, 1-3 strands twisted and GENTLY worked through the jets gets the problem fixed.

Blind bearing removal w/o a puller: pack the recess behind the bearing, place a shaft in the center of the bearing and hit it with a hammer. The bearing will pop out.

A foiled gum wrapper wrapped shiny side out around an old buss type fuse will get you home - fix the reason of the blown fuse 1st!

marchyman · 02-24-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by CatSailor

Blind bearing removal w/o a puller: pack the recess behind the bearing, place a shaft in the center of the bearing and hit it with a hammer. The bearing will pop out.

Why do I seem myself with a face fill of splattered grease if I try this?

HapHazard · 02-24-2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by marchyman

Why do I seem myself with a face fill of splattered grease if I try this?

Curly - Izzat you?

ttpete · 02-24-2013, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by marchyman

Why do I seem myself with a face fill of splattered grease if I try this?

I use torn up paper towels soaked in water for this. It's less messy.

scooteraug02 · 02-26-2013, 09:45 AM

Home Depot and Lowes have these concrete mixing tubs that would be perfect for changing transmission fluid or some thing big and they are about $13.

scooteraug02 · 02-26-2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by CatSailor

Usually in the spring or summer my friends start bringing their engines to my garage that have been sitting since last summer. Usually a 6" section of stripped multi conductor lamp cord does the trick. Depending on the size of the clogged jet, 1-3 strands twisted and GENTLY worked through the jets gets the problem fixed.

I read on another site that Lacquer Thinner will clean jets. I haven't tried it yet. He said even new bikes sitting on the showroom floor will clog the jets.

dad2bike · 02-26-2013, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by scooteraug02

Home Depot and Lowes have these concrete mixing tubs that would be perfect for changing transmission fluid or some thing big and they are about $13.

Those are awesome as parts cleaning tubs too.

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zap2504 · 02-27-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by scooteraug02

I read on another site that Lacquer Thinner will clean jets. I haven't tried it yet. He said even new bikes sitting on the showroom floor will clog the jets.

Also Hoppe's #9 solvent for cleaning guns.

02-20-2013, 10:49 AM	#917
EvanADV Big Bearded Boy Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Joplor, NC Oddometer: 1,071	I need to devote a couple hours to reading this thread! Got about 15 pages in and there is some great info in here. I will try to remember any tricks of my own to share if they haven't been covered already. __________________ Current: '07 B1250. Former Steeds: '99 DR650, '02 DR650, '09 DL650 First Trip on 2 Wheels. 10,000 miles. 21 years old.

02-20-2013, 11:06 AM	#918
moodfart Let's get tropical Joined: Apr 2011 Location: CT Oddometer: 768	I find the 5 gallon water cooler tubs to be awesome for taking oil to be recycled. The small opening at the top makes it unlikely any will slosh over and spill in the Jeep and it'seasy to pour thatnks to said opening. The square shape also makes it easy to push the passenger seat forward and clamp the oil between the dash and the passenger seat. Just make sure you don't return the bottle after you're done storing oil in it! I spraypaint 'oil' on mine to make sure it's never returned. __________________ "Doing what we love, swinging on swings, riding motorbikes and cuddling the people we adore has a much more positive effect on the net-happiness of the world than agonizing over whatever it is that they talk about on TV or the radio. Just a thought." -Antihero - "Coast to Coast on an Italian Supermodel"

02-24-2013, 10:00 AM	#923
CatSailor CatSailor Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Chico, CA Oddometer: 29	Clogged Carburetor Fix, Blind Bearing Removal, Exhaust Studs Usually in the spring or summer my friends start bringing their engines to my garage that have been sitting since last summer. Usually a 6" section of stripped multi conductor lamp cord does the trick. Depending on the size of the clogged jet, 1-3 strands twisted and GENTLY worked through the jets gets the problem fixed. Blind bearing removal w/o a puller: pack the recess behind the bearing, place a shaft in the center of the bearing and hit it with a hammer. The bearing will pop out. A foiled gum wrapper wrapped shiny side out around an old buss type fuse will get you home - fix the reason of the blown fuse 1st! __________________ 2002 XR650R 2002 WR250F It is impossible to make anything fool-proof because fools are so ingenious.

02-26-2013, 09:45 AM	#927
scooteraug02 Dog Rancher Joined: Feb 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Oddometer: 4,181	Home Depot and Lowes have these concrete mixing tubs that would be perfect for changing transmission fluid or some thing big and they are about $13. __________________

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