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Cool project! BTW, how ya liken your 230?
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Have the same setup, bought it from Cagiva 549. Yep, my TIG, MIG and plasma are all 240 except a 120 MIG I keep up at the lake for small jobs.
Today's project new to me TW200...
Known problem with speedo, disassembled that found some wiring that needed shrink wrap... Some headlight brkts in need of powder coating, while we're there replace headlight with better quality halogen bulb and bucket...
Noticed rear fender matte black, front fender gloss black can't roll like that... Stripped the paint off... Fender bracket and rear rack needs some love also... Installed rivet nuts and drilled fender for well nuts
Just because it isn't broke doesn't mean you can't fix it...
OCD is a female
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Known problem with speedo, disassembled that found some wiring that needed shrink wrap... Some headlight brkts in need of powder coating, while we're there replace headlight with better quality halogen bulb and bucket...
Noticed rear fender matte black, front fender gloss black can't roll like that... Stripped the paint off... Fender bracket and rear rack needs some love also... Installed rivet nuts and drilled fender for well nuts
Just because it isn't broke doesn't mean you can't fix it...
OCD is a female
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Been SUPER busy at E30 lately!! Rebuilt the entire nose gear/strut assy of the C150 due excessive wear causing a shake during braking!!
Installed a 1/2" PVC air line across the hangar, after moving 3 work benches and pretty much everything else......
Start tomorrow on wiring in new electrical for the relocated workbenches, after I complete the air system!
Rewelded the hangar door tracks on the east hangar.
Also washed the AT 502 Sunday!
Installed a 1/2" PVC air line across the hangar, after moving 3 work benches and pretty much everything else......
Start tomorrow on wiring in new electrical for the relocated workbenches, after I complete the air system!
Rewelded the hangar door tracks on the east hangar.
Also washed the AT 502 Sunday!
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The brass hose barb on the gas tank could be an ouchie in a tank slapper. Maybe use a nylon/viton replacement and/or a barb angled 180 degrees away from the rider.Today's project new to me TW200...
Known problem with speedo, disassembled that found some wiring that needed shrink wrap... Some headlight brkts in need of powder coating, while we're there replace headlight with better quality halogen bulb and bucket...
Noticed rear fender matte black, front fender gloss black can't roll like that... Stripped the paint off... Fender bracket and rear rack needs some love also... Installed rivet nuts and drilled fender for well nuts
Just because it isn't broke doesn't mean you can't fix it...
OCD is a female
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Good idea...
I finally upgraded to a proper dirt bike tire changer that will help with mousse changes. Trial run was tonight and it does make it quite a bit easier. I will say, this thing was packed better than any other piece of garage kit that I have ever bought. And it will never be that nice again! LOL
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I downloaded a pdf file of my new bike’s owner manual and printed it out sized for old guy eyes, punched holes in it so it would fit a three ring binder and inserted riders for the different sections.
Tonight I finally didn't work late enough to stop me from working on the KTM. I got the new chain cut to length, got the new sprockets installed, put the wheel back on, set the chain slack, and tightened up the rear axle. Then and only then when I was spinning the wheel, did I notice that the bearings are on their way out. 
So now parts are ordered and back apart she comes. 
So now parts are ordered and back apart she comes. 
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Tonight I finally didn't work late enough to stop me from working on the KTM. I got the new chain cut to length, got the new sprockets installed, put the wheel back on, set the chain slack, and tightened up the rear axle. Then and only then when I was spinning the wheel, did I notice that the bearings are on their way out.
When it rains, it pours. LOL. I am piecing together some stuff on the Duke 690, I keep finding little stuff to deal with as I go, I feel your pain, sir. Yesterday, I discovered the rear aluminum sprocket is past it's use by date, so to speak. The rear was up six teeth from stock. So I took the gentleman's way out and ordered one down, two up with Superlite steel sprockets from Sprocket Center with my beloved RK chain. Hopefully I will get the parts I need to get her inspected today and then we can move forward with blasting her around the twisty roads.
I did SuperSpox and my beloved DID x-ring chain for this dirt bike. Probably the most money I've ever spent on a chain and sprocket set for a dirt bike...
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Started on getting a lift in the shop. Picked up in the rain this morning. Unload and setup tomorrow. Hopefully I've done my last laying in the floor oil change. The motorcycles aren't that bad, but the v-twin zero turn is a bear.
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I am thinking of building a jig to hold my zero turn on my car lift. Wouldn't that be sweet? I do have a trike adapter for my B.O.B. lift, so I could try that for the zero turn....hmmmm
on my scag, floor jack works good for blade changes etc.
I have used the tractor front end loader and some chains to pick the whole thing up before
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I have a lift for zero turns I use when messing with blades. mine was designed to have its oil changed and has a neat drain hose that perfectly goes over the edge and the filter is easy to reach.
fitted a windscreen mount for GPS device on new bike.
fitted a windscreen mount for GPS device on new bike.
I went for decades without a lift. Got a HF model last year ad now I’m wondering how I ever made it without one.
Did some work on the new-to-me DR200. Added a USB charger, new grips and a tail tidy. The throttle grip was a bear to get off. Ended up removing the throttle tube and putting a wire wheel on it to strip the grip off. Suzuki def doesn’t want those to be removed. The other side was real easy. As for the tail tidy, I’m finding there’s not a lot of aftermarket for the baby DR. I ended up with a kit for a DRZ400 that needed minimal modification to work. Next I need to see about a rear rack.
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busy day today, performed break in service, nearly had to use cutting torch to get the primary filter off, no clue what Honda is thinking using impact to install the oil filter and dry at that. the secondary filter was piece of cake. adjusted and lubed the chain, installed the center stand, easy when you know the trick. also installed frunk light so I can see what's in there in the dark and also installed 1X1 riser/pull back for bars.
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What is it? That's the problem in the shop I work at, NO airflow!