Note to self:

coppertop · 10-30-2008, 04:59 AM

When the gas tank is re-installed, make sure to re-attach the fuel lines.

(he says, with fingers smelling of gasoline...)

fritzcoinc · 10-30-2008, 06:36 AM

When performing lube maint. and cleaning of vech. be sure to remove the drain pan of used oil from under the vech. before washing!

Talking my wifes car here. You should have seen my dumb ass. It was at night. I washed the engine compartment, then the front, worked my way down the drivers side, and what a surprise when I turned the corner at the rear! Used oil is sort of pretty floating along glisening in the light of the street light.

trumpet · 10-30-2008, 07:29 AM

Make sure spin on filters gasket came off with the cannister....

what's that whistling sound???

P B G · 10-30-2008, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fritzcoinc

the drain pan of used oil from under the vech. before washing!

Oil floats on water ;)

When soldering above your body always button shut the sleeves of your work shirt....

PaulRS · 10-30-2008, 07:53 AM

Before moving bike, remove drainpan from underneath.

Paul.

mjydrafter · 10-30-2008, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P B G

Oil floats on water ;)

When soldering above your body always button shut the sleeves of your work shirt....

Related: Go ahead and tie your shoes when welding, it'll help keep the slag out of your shoes.

And unless you like unsightly peeling in late Oct., go ahead and put on pants instead of the shorts for welding happiness.

P B G · 10-30-2008, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjydrafter

And unless you like unsightly peeling in late Oct., go ahead and put on pants instead of the shorts for welding happiness.

Ha, gotta cover those wrists too, UV burns between the shirt and gloves.

JAB · 10-30-2008, 08:10 AM

Always remove wash plugs from exhaust before starting bike.

mjydrafter · 10-30-2008, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P B G

Ha, gotta cover those wrists too, UV burns between the shirt and gloves.

I have the big gaunleted gloves

, not a lot of feel, but they keep my dumbass out of the burn ward.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAB

Always remove wash plugs from exhaust before starting bike.

Do they shoot out, like I picture in my mind?

Dan Alexander · 10-30-2008, 08:57 AM

Always put up sidestand before rocking bike off centre stand

My toe nail is still purple after 6 months

jdaniele · 10-30-2008, 09:07 AM

Put kickstand down before dis mounting bike. I did this the other day what a dumb ass i am sometimes. The thought process is in slow motion as your trying to slow the landing and realizing your mistake at the same time.

JAB · 10-30-2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mjydrafter

Do they shoot out, like I picture in my mind?

Wish I could say they went sailin', but the bike sure ran like crap 'til I shook the plug loose. Nice and quiet though.

SNFU · 10-30-2008, 10:48 AM

Upon completion of a valve check, replace valve timing inspection plug BEFORE you start the bike. It's amazing how much oil can depart an engine in this fashion.

fritzcoinc · 10-30-2008, 01:20 PM

Don't try to suggest anything on oil, anti-seize, or chain lube post.

mcma111 · 10-30-2008, 01:48 PM

Wash the KTM625SMC

Go to start it for the post bath air dry

Will not start

Take the plugs out of the exhaust

Bike starts

10-30-2008, 04:59 AM	#1
coppertop ^OP occasional meanderthal Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Oddometer: 217	Note to self: When the gas tank is re-installed, make sure to re-attach the fuel lines. (he says, with fingers smelling of gasoline...)

10-30-2008, 06:36 AM	#2
fritzcoinc Enjoying my last V8 Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Cypress, Tx Oddometer: 5,306	When performing lube maint. and cleaning of vech. be sure to remove the drain pan of used oil from under the vech. before washing! Talking my wifes car here. You should have seen my dumb ass. It was at night. I washed the engine compartment, then the front, worked my way down the drivers side, and what a surprise when I turned the corner at the rear! Used oil is sort of pretty floating along glisening in the light of the street light. __________________ Regards Fritzcoinc 96 XR650L, 96 Guzzi Sport, 07 BMW K1200GT, 86 Husky 400 XCE, 03 Harley Road King Police, 00 Husky Te 610 e, 1999 Husky TC610 SM, fritzcoinc screwed with this post 10-30-2008 at 08:42 PM

10-30-2008, 08:10 AM	#8
JAB Unsprung Weight Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Beautiful Monrovia Oddometer: 1,100	Always remove wash plugs from exhaust before starting bike. __________________ 1991 Honda XR628R 1978 Yamaha XT500 1965 Hodaka Ace 90

10-30-2008, 08:57 AM	#10
Dan Alexander Ride Far - Ride Fast Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Ottawa and Montreal Oddometer: 4,781	Always put up sidestand before rocking bike off centre stand My toe nail is still purple after 6 months __________________ Beemers Past and Present: 74 R90S, 77 R100RS, 85 K100RS, 2x 87 K100RS, 96 R1100GS, 99 R1100S, 2002 R1150GS, 2005 F650 Dakar Plus the occasional Triumph, BSA, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki and KTM but who's counting Dan Alexander screwed with this post 10-30-2008 at 09:53 AM

10-30-2008, 09:07 AM	#11
jdaniele Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Now residing in Queens Oddometer: 944	Put kickstand down before dis mounting bike. I did this the other day what a dumb ass i am sometimes. The thought process is in slow motion as your trying to slow the landing and realizing your mistake at the same time. __________________ JD (K2ADV) "These pretzels are makin me thirsty" I can't seem to remember why I don't drink anymore.

10-30-2008, 07:29 AM	#3
trumpet Group W Bench Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Oddometer: 1,260	Make sure spin on filters gasket came off with the cannister.... what's that whistling sound???

10-30-2008, 07:53 AM	#5
PaulRS Dutch fool Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Holland, land of tulips and wooden shoes Oddometer: 679	Before moving bike, remove drainpan from underneath. Paul.

10-30-2008, 10:48 AM	#13
SNFU Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Oddometer: 14	Upon completion of a valve check, replace valve timing inspection plug BEFORE you start the bike. It's amazing how much oil can depart an engine in this fashion.

10-30-2008, 01:20 PM	#14
fritzcoinc Enjoying my last V8 Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Cypress, Tx Oddometer: 5,306	Don't try to suggest anything on oil, anti-seize, or chain lube post. __________________ Regards Fritzcoinc 96 XR650L, 96 Guzzi Sport, 07 BMW K1200GT, 86 Husky 400 XCE, 03 Harley Road King Police, 00 Husky Te 610 e, 1999 Husky TC610 SM,

10-30-2008, 01:48 PM	#15
mcma111 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: San Francisco,Ca. Oddometer: 7,984	Plugged Wash the KTM625SMC Go to start it for the post bath air dry Will not start Take the plugs out of the exhaust Bike starts __________________ Steve in SF BMW's 58 R26 79 R100s 91 R100gs 87 Harley FXRS-SP ~ 06 KTM 625 SMC ~ 72 Honda CB750/915cc ~ 92 XR600/654cc ~ 95 XR650l/675cc ~ 03 CRF450r ~ 05 CRF450x ~ 02 XR650l/675cc ~ 86 YZ490 ~ 93 YZ80 ~ 93 XR650l Project

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