The Toolkit Thread - Page 82

jtemple · 09-19-2011, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TinMan207

Was wondering if anyone has any experience with any type of Radiator Stop-leak product.

I'm asking because this past weekend, my buddy tossed my DRZ over a log and crushed the Radiator a little. We were able to ride it out of the woods, but lost most or all of the coolant in the process. Don't know the long-term implications of this yet, but am wondering now that if I there is something to stop the hemorrhaging coolant if it ever (when?) happens again.

I suppose it depends on the size of the leak. I have tried it on cars and it didn't work very well.

TinMan207 · 09-19-2011, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jtemple

I suppose it depends on the size of the leak. I have tried it on cars and it didn't work very well.

Wasn't a puncture that I could tell on initial inspection. The sides were compressed and probably broke the welds/solders if I were to guess. It was a quick look to find out that I need to replace it...

motoreiter · 09-20-2011, 02:36 AM

Not sure if this is the best place to ask, but thought I'd try:

I'm looking to pick up fairly large selection of quality bolts of various types and sizes, along with nuts, washers, etc. I live in Moscow and the selection of bolts here is limited to what I can find in the box-type hardware stores, which are not very high quality and which are sold in fairly large packs.

Anybody have any ideas?

Subutai · 09-20-2011, 04:19 AM

Bolts to suit every taste:
http://www.pro-bolt.com/

Mercury264 · 09-20-2011, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motoreiter

Not sure if this is the best place to ask, but thought I'd try:

I'm looking to pick up fairly large selection of quality bolts of various types and sizes, along with nuts, washers, etc. I live in Moscow and the selection of bolts here is limited to what I can find in the box-type hardware stores, which are not very high quality and which are sold in fairly large packs.

Anybody have any ideas?

Rocky Mountain ATV sell some pretty good workshop and trailside bolt kits.

motoreiter · 09-20-2011, 05:55 AM

great leads on the bolts, thanks!

AugustFalcon · 09-20-2011, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TinMan207

Wasn't a puncture that I could tell on initial inspection. The sides were compressed and probably broke the welds/solders if I were to guess. It was a quick look to find out that I need to replace it...

Before you do that you might want to give Julie at Mylers Radiators a call

+18016136864

or check their website

http://www.motorcycleradiators.com/newshop/

I've used them -- fast, quality work and inexpensive

JAB · 09-20-2011, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TinMan207

Was wondering if anyone has any experience with any type of Radiator Stop-leak product.

On the trail, ground black pepper can stop a pinhole size leak. I've used the Alumaseal and Copperseal in cars and had pretty good luck with small leaks. Quicksteel and JB Weld might get you home depending on what happened to the radiator. None of the above is a permanent fix.

Mercury264 · 09-20-2011, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AugustFalcon

Before you do that you might want to give Julie at Mylers Radiators a call

+18016136864

or check their website

http://www.motorcycleradiators.com/newshop/

I've used them -- fast, quality work and inexpensive

BIG +1 They have fixed rads of min that looked to be totally TU. They also do their own line of stronger after-market rads that are very nice.

jesusgatos · 09-20-2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JAB

On the trail, ground black pepper can stop a pinhole size leak. I've used the Alumaseal and Copperseal in cars and had pretty good luck with small leaks. Quicksteel and JB Weld might get you home depending on what happened to the radiator. Non of the above is a permanent fix.

The little zippfizz containers are perfect for carrying a small amount of that stop-leak stuff.

Mercury264 · 09-20-2011, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jesusgatos

The little zippfizz containers are perfect for carrying a small amount of that stop-leak stuff.

Personally speaking, when I ding a rad, no amount of magic powder is going to stop the leak, more like I need some of those wooden bungs you see on ships to try and patch the leak

jesusgatos · 09-20-2011, 09:32 AM

Have used that stuff with some success to temporarily stop-up a ruptured seam that was dribbling (not a gusher - that's what we carry JBweld for).

Ironforge · 09-21-2011, 07:15 AM

Combo tool which might be very handy:

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...1s-XgSjppL.jpg

Also it can be updated as hammer:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/a...9&d=1290714078
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/a...8&d=1290714078
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/a...0&d=1290714078

Double similar versions:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/a...8&d=1305609371

Hollow to reduce weight:
http://glennsplace.com/images/C&Owrenches.JPG

Cheers i hope this might help? I will carry this in my toolkit and see how handy it can be on the road.

GSJon · 09-21-2011, 12:08 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironforge

Combo tool which might be very handy:

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...1s-XgSjppL.jpg

Also it can be updated as hammer:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/a...9&d=1290714078
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/a...8&d=1290714078
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/a...0&d=1290714078

Double similar versions:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/a...8&d=1305609371

Hollow to reduce weight:
http://glennsplace.com/images/C&Owrenches.JPG

Cheers i hope this might help? I will carry this in my toolkit and see how handy it can be on the road.

Ironforge · 09-21-2011, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSJon

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Sorted

Thanks GS Jon

Anyway here they are:

Cheers

09-20-2011, 02:36 AM	#1218
motoreiter Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Moscow, Russia Oddometer: 1,053	Not sure if this is the best place to ask, but thought I'd try: I'm looking to pick up fairly large selection of quality bolts of various types and sizes, along with nuts, washers, etc. I live in Moscow and the selection of bolts here is limited to what I can find in the box-type hardware stores, which are not very high quality and which are sold in fairly large packs. Anybody have any ideas? __________________ Adventure is just another word for poor planning. http://www.motoreiter.com

09-20-2011, 05:55 AM	#1221
motoreiter Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Moscow, Russia Oddometer: 1,053	great leads on the bolts, thanks! __________________ Adventure is just another word for poor planning. http://www.motoreiter.com

09-20-2011, 09:32 AM	#1227
jesusgatos fishing with dynamite Joined: Nov 2006 Location: on the road Oddometer: 2,035	Have used that stuff with some success to temporarily stop-up a ruptured seam that was dribbling (not a gusher - that's what we carry JBweld for). __________________ GatosBros · Crux Studio · Trails Less Traveled

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Subutai Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2010 Oddometer: 555	Bolts to suit every taste: http://www.pro-bolt.com/

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Ironforge Adventurer Joined: Aug 2011 Location: Macedonia Oddometer: 26	Combo tool which might be very handy: http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...1s-XgSjppL.jpg Also it can be updated as hammer: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/a...9&d=1290714078 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/a...8&d=1290714078 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/a...0&d=1290714078 Double similar versions: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/a...8&d=1305609371 Hollow to reduce weight: http://glennsplace.com/images/C&Owrenches.JPG Cheers i hope this might help? I will carry this in my toolkit and see how handy it can be on the road.