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Offline chrometank

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Re: Parked it here in 2006 and hasn't moved since
« Reply #25 on: May 16, 2018, 01:26:58 AM »
Ha ha I know how you feel Dave !
Quote from: dave500 on May 15, 2018, 10:52:08 PM
I gotta use that stuff just to get out of bed in the mornings!good job mate.

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Re: Parked it here in 2006 and hasn't moved since
« Reply #26 on: May 16, 2018, 04:59:47 AM »
 The 'nipples' that the fuel line plugs into on the carbs swivel and each one(there are two) has 2 orings on each side for a total of 8. Look for 8x2mm to replace those.Sometimes they will also heal themselves after they get exposed to fresh gas again.
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Re: Parked it here in 2006 and hasn't moved since
« Reply #27 on: May 16, 2018, 05:17:09 AM »
Thanks ekpent, I am going to pull the carbs off tomorrow
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Re: Parked it here in 2006 and hasn't moved since
« Reply #28 on: May 21, 2018, 02:05:22 PM »
Well this has quickly escalated from just trying to get it started into a mini project money pit ! The more I tinker with it the more I realize I need. So far I have bought a
Battery,plugs, oil, carby kit,soda blasted carbys,steering head bearings,wheel bearings,shock absorbers and clip ons.
Just need a new wiring harness, swingarm bushes, tires, new brakes,progressive fork springs and I should be good to go.
The mrs is thinking I should have left it under the blankets, haha
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Re: Parked it here in 2006 and hasn't moved since
« Reply #29 on: May 22, 2018, 12:02:51 AM »
Well think of all the money you've saved over the last 12 years and it won't hurt so bad mate. ;D
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So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

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Re: Parked it here in 2006 and hasn't moved since
« Reply #30 on: May 22, 2018, 12:30:42 AM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on May 22, 2018, 12:02:51 AM
Well think of all the money you've saved over the last 12 years and it won't hurt so bad mate. ;D
Haha true!

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Re: Parked it here in 2006 and hasn't moved since
« Reply #31 on: May 22, 2018, 06:27:59 AM »
You've owned this bike since 1989?
Wild.
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Re: Parked it here in 2006 and hasn't moved since
« Reply #32 on: May 22, 2018, 07:37:14 AM »
Quote from: Killer Canary on May 22, 2018, 06:27:59 AM
You've owned this bike since 1989?
Wild.
It might be actually 1985-6, yeah crazy.

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Re: Parked it here in 2006 and hasn't moved since
« Reply #33 on: May 22, 2018, 09:48:51 PM »
While waiting for bits n peices I thought I would sand down the triple clamp for a repaint with black wrinkle paint, I went a bit overboard with the sanding and started liking the look of it so kept going with it. Can I leave it as it is now or will it require a clear coat to keep it looking this way  ?
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Re: Parked it here in 2006 and hasn't moved since
« Reply #34 on: May 22, 2018, 10:37:08 PM »
polish it regularly.
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Re: Parked it here in 2006 and hasn't moved since
« Reply #35 on: May 23, 2018, 02:03:17 AM »
Quote from: dave500 on May 22, 2018, 10:37:08 PM
polish it regularly.
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Re: Parked it here in 2006 and hasn't moved since
« Reply #36 on: June 20, 2018, 01:48:17 AM »
Just tried out my new ultrasonic cleaner and I have to say I am impressed with the results, my carburetors have never been cleaner. Installed the new jets , gaskets etc. So looking forward to see how it runs soon

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Re: Parked it here in 2006 and hasn't moved since
« Reply #37 on: June 20, 2018, 04:04:34 AM »
Nice! I need a big ultrasonic cleaner too......... Ebay? ;D
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: Parked it here in 2006 and hasn't moved since
« Reply #38 on: June 20, 2018, 12:23:22 PM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on June 20, 2018, 04:04:34 AM
Nice! I need a big ultrasonic cleaner too......... Ebay? ;D
Yep Ebay , I was a bit sceptical of how it would work but it works a treat. It even did the tiny screws inside the carby slides after putting them in a zip lock bag with a bit of water

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« Reply #39 on: June 20, 2018, 12:40:53 PM »
its a beauty!looks like you can deep fry with it once you've done your cleaning?
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Re: Parked it here in 2006 and hasn't moved since
« Reply #40 on: June 20, 2018, 12:53:44 PM »
Quote from: dave500 on June 20, 2018, 12:40:53 PM
its a beauty!looks like you can deep fry with it once you've done your cleaning?
Haha, yeah might throw some fish n chips in and see how they go !

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