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« Reply #40 on: November 28, 2009, 03:24:39 PM »
Thanks,  I found a syringe at a feed store and look forward to trying this trick when I replace my front brake pads, which will be pretty soon.  
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« Reply #41 on: November 29, 2009, 10:57:55 PM »
Center stand doesn't get one or both tires off the ground? Slip a 2x4 under your center stand for a little extra lift.
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« Reply #42 on: November 30, 2009, 09:22:52 AM »
A normal battery charger hooked up to a Christmas light timer, works just fine as a battery tender.  I have mine set to charge for 10 mins/day.
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« Reply #43 on: November 30, 2009, 09:25:55 AM »
thanks for the reminder --

a normal battery charger hooked up through a tail light bulb (preferably in the positive lead) will mimic a trickle charger -- put together with teh timer tip above, you've got a pennytech alternative to a smart charger . . . .
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« Reply #44 on: November 30, 2009, 09:29:54 AM »
Less than $23?  Headscratch

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CITK8S/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&s=automotive
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« Reply #45 on: November 30, 2009, 09:32:11 AM »
I hate having duplicate tools....plenty of other things to spend my money on.

Plus, there is some debate on whether the tender is actually the best option for batteries.
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« Reply #46 on: November 30, 2009, 10:31:09 AM »
Quote from: LuvMy883 on November 30, 2009, 09:29:54 AM

Less than $23?  Headscratch

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CITK8S/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&s=automotive


if you've already got the regular charger, and the timer, you bet! ;-}

otherwise, not such a bargain, clearly.
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« Reply #47 on: December 03, 2009, 06:34:40 AM »
WD 40 removes grease and chain wax.
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« Reply #48 on: December 03, 2009, 09:08:09 AM »
Harbor Freight has a number of universal motorcycle tools and accessories available for DIRT CHEAP.
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Including

Lift spools- $5 (2 sizes even!)


Cheapo Float chargers- $10


Rear stands- $40


Fork adapters for rear stand- $10


Wheel balancers- $60


Balancer adapters for VFR/Ducati/BMW $2-$20

HF has become a VERY Motorcycle friendly place... for stuff that your garage needs for your bike!

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« Reply #49 on: December 03, 2009, 10:02:30 AM »
I just bought bearings and 'axle' shaft to make my own balance stand. But for that $60, I'll just snag one. Finding the cones was becoming tiresome. Of course, after the first of the year I'm going to be hawking Dyna Beads officially.
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« Reply #50 on: December 03, 2009, 09:33:36 PM »
Want to siphon the gas out of your bikes tank and all you have is a hose?  Don't have a handy dandy electric pump or time to fiddle with a hand pump? Don't feel like gargling 87 octane?  Crazy

Insert a basic 3/8 to 1/2 inch hose into the gas tank through the fill hole. Make sure that end of the hose is submerged.
This works best if you have an air compressor with an air gun nozzle. Blast a steady airstream from the air nozzle across the non submerged end of the hose at a 30 degree angle from parallel. (Aim everything at the ground) Don't hold down the air too long or you will make an air/gasoline fog mixture that could spell trouble if you are smoking.  Should only take 2 or 3 seconds of air to start a siphon.

Let gravity do the rest of the work.
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« Reply #51 on: December 03, 2009, 09:44:35 PM »
Easier method:

Wrap a plastic bag around the siphon tube and over the tank filler with your hand.  Blow into the other end of the tube.  Stop blowing and place the end in the destination container.  Pressure from the tank will force the fuel over the "hump" and start the siphon.

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« Reply #52 on: December 03, 2009, 11:12:33 PM »
Quote from: Leanintree on December 03, 2009, 09:08:09 AM

Harbor Freight has a number of universal motorcycle tools and accessories available for DIRT CHEAP.
Harbor Freight Moto-buys

Including

Lift spools- $5 (2 sizes even!)


Cheapo Float chargers- $10


Rear stands- $40


Fork adapters for rear stand- $10


Wheel balancers- $60


Balancer adapters for VFR/Ducati/BMW $2-$20

HF has become a VERY Motorcycle friendly place... for stuff that your garage needs for your bike!

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I have the spools.. a great bargain, and the stand - works great! I've heard their trickle charges are garbage though.
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« Reply #53 on: December 03, 2009, 11:20:03 PM »
The wheel balancer looks to be the same as one I bought from Dennis Kirk or maybe J&P Cycle. It works great and Harbor's price is better.
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« Reply #54 on: December 04, 2009, 07:22:27 PM »
Need the perfect file handle? Drill a hole in a golf ball sized to about mid point in the file tang -- drive the file into the golf ball. Perfect hand size and golf balls are free if you know where to look...  Wink
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« Reply #55 on: December 04, 2009, 07:28:57 PM »
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An old fold up ironing board works great as a paint bench. The kind with an expanded metal work-top, so you can hang small parts from it. Folds up tight, is very MOBILE. Paint anywhere you want, over-spray on the bushes is O.K. They also hold a decent amount of weight. It should have alot of paint on it, so leave it outside because it won't rust!
Throw some towels on it when your work bench is "full", and clean your guns!
Cheap at yard sales, just pull all that padding off, and play with the krylon ect...
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« Reply #56 on: December 04, 2009, 09:39:04 PM »
Quote from: William on December 04, 2009, 07:28:57 PM

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An old fold up ironing board works great as a paint bench. The kind with an expanded metal work-top, so you can hang small parts from it. Folds up tight, is very MOBILE. Paint anywhere you want, over-spray on the bushes is O.K. They also hold a decent amount of weight. It should have alot of paint on it, so leave it outside because it won't rust!
Throw some towels on it when your work bench is "full", and clean your guns!
Cheap at yard sales, just pull all that padding off, and play with the krylon ect...




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« Reply #57 on: December 05, 2009, 07:44:56 AM »
Quote from: William on December 04, 2009, 07:22:27 PM

Need the perfect file handle? Drill a hole in a golf ball sized to about mid point in the file tang -- drive the file into the golf ball. Perfect hand size and golf balls are free if you know where to look...  Wink


This is a great tip --

be careful though -- some golf balls have a liquid center -- said liquid is often highly pressurized --- no need to ask how I know.
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« Reply #58 on: December 05, 2009, 09:09:49 AM »
Quote from: bomber on December 05, 2009, 07:44:56 AM



This is a great tip --

be careful though -- some golf balls have a liquid center -- said liquid is often highly pressurized --- no need to ask how I know.


Good point. I didn't consider that. I guess I'm lucky that I've been using the "cheap" range balls.
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« Reply #59 on: December 05, 2009, 10:47:03 PM »
Quote from: bomber on December 05, 2009, 07:44:56 AM



This is a great tip --

be careful though -- some golf balls have a liquid center -- said liquid is often highly pressurized --- no need to ask how I know.


How many licks does it take?   Lol

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