New Steed in the Stable - 1977 TS185

[SpudRider]

As always, thank you for posting the excellent photos, and the superb tips! You are making excellent progress, indeed!

Spud

[Weldangrind]

Thanks guys.

Doc, the spring trick would require a pocket full of dimes; pennies are defintely too thick. Since you're installing a spring (where I was removing one), you'll be able to alternate sides with the dimes or washers for more stretch.

More pics as progress continues.

[fishman10]

and of course theres always the rope method for those tuff kickstand and exhaust springs in case you don't have a pocketful of change,lol

[Weldangrind]

Please explain, Fish. I'm not familiar with the rope method.

It's funny how we can struggle through the same jobs for years without realizing there's a better way.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Please explain, Fish. I'm not familiar with the rope method.

It's funny how we can struggle through the same jobs for years without realizing there's a better way.

When the spring is stretched, thread a long shoelace/thin rope through the coils. The rope should be long enough so you can form a loop, or twist the rope several times around you gloved hand. Then pull on the rope to stretch the spring.

However, I just bought an exhaust spring tool from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC. I love Tusk tools!

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pr...dFamilyId=3028



Spud

[Weldangrind]

Thanks Spud.

There's a Tusk tool just like that at Gnarly Parts for around the same price, and I'm gonna grab it next time I'm in the area.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Thanks Spud.

There's a Tusk tool just like that at Gnarly Parts for around the same price, and I'm gonna grab it next time I'm in the area.

I checked the Gnarly Parts website, but I couldn't find their location. :?

http://gnarlyparts.ca/pages.php?curr...66172cbaf690a3

I guess they are located near Vancouver, B.C.? :?:

Spud

[fishman10]

Well I never thread it thru the coils ,,just the hooked end O want to pull and then even the endes up and wrap round my hand and it works great ,,,I think spud may have told me bout this one ,,,I like parachute cord

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I checked the Gnarly Parts website, but I couldn't find their location. :?

http://gnarlyparts.ca/pages.php?curr...66172cbaf690a3

I guess they are located near Vancouver, B.C.? :?:

Spud

Yes, they're in the area, but specifically in Chilliwack, BC, which is one town to the East from me. They do their best to offer the same pricing that I'd find on Rocky Mountain ATV, but without the shipping (if I walk in). I support their store anytime that I can. That's the very store that I bought the Tusk bead buddy and tire irons from.

Gnarly Parts is active on the bcdualsport.com forum, and they host a dual sport ride and barbecue every summer. Son of Weldangrind and I are hoping to get in on that with the junk we're fixing up right now.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by fishman10

Well I never thread it thru the coils ,,just the hooked end O want to pull and then even the endes up and wrap round my hand and it works great ,,,I think spud may have told me bout this one ,,,I like parachute cord

Thanks Fish.

[FastDoc]

I just used the washer trick to re-install The Dirt Rat 2's kickstand spring and it was great! Thanks guys! :P

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by fishman10

Well I never thread it thru the coils ,,just the hooked end O want to pull and then even the endes up and wrap round my hand and it works great ,,,I think spud may have told me bout this one ,,,I like parachute cord

If the cord is small enough, you can thread it through one of the last coils above the spring hook. Then, when you pull the spring hook over the stud, the rope is not caught under the spring.

Using the "coin trick," "rope trick," and the Tusk Spring Puller, one should be able to defeat any spring installation/removal.

Spud

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Yes, they're in the area, but specifically in Chilliwack, BC, which is one town to the East from me. They do their best to offer the same pricing that I'd find on Rocky Mountain ATV, but without the shipping (if I walk in). I support their store anytime that I can. That's the very store that I bought the Tusk bead buddy and tire irons from.

Gnarly Parts is active on the bcdualsport.com forum, and they host a dual sport ride and barbecue every summer. Son of Weldangrind and I are hoping to get in on that with the junk we're fixing up right now.

I think it's great you support the local business, Weld. I'm glad to hear Gnarly Parts is willing to match prices!

Spud

[Weldangrind]

I made a little more progress the other night; got the front wheel and engine installed. The wheels now spin very freely with no side wobble, thanks to the new bearings. Totally worth it. The tires are just China stuff that I got cheap, and I'm guessing they'll wear like concrete. I'll be cautious on wet pavement 'til I feel 'em out. I also removed the injector pump and cleaned it (without dismantling it); I removed the banjo bolts and hit 'em with brake cleaner and some compressed air. I also blew some air through the inlet and out the bleed hole.

It was just a bare frame not that long ago, but it's starting to take shape. Here's the new front tire:



And the rear:



The shocks don't look great, even after painting, so I'll probably take 'em apart again over the winter and do a better job. If I can't remove the rust from the chrome, I'll just paint the coils. Here's the engine installed:



I have Monday off again, so that'll likely be my next opportunity. I wanna go riding!

[SpudRider]

Did you mount Cheng Shin C755 tires, Weld?

Spud