My wife's 100 dollar XR80

[Weldangrind]

I don't really understand how reserve works with that style of petcock. The petcocks that I'm familiar with have two tubes, with the shorter being the reserve. How does it work with only one tube?

Good thinking on the cap. Please show us a pic of the existing cap. BTW, you might be able to flush some junk out with carb cleaner and compressed air.

[Dave_D]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I don't really understand how reserve works with that style of petcock. The petcocks that I'm familiar with have two tubes, with the shorter being the reserve. How does it work with only one tube?

Good thinking on the cap. Please show us a pic of the existing cap. BTW, you might be able to flush some junk out with carb cleaner and compressed air.

This us just an image I found on Google. But petcock I used works the same way
"On" draws fuel from the tube. And "reserve" from the opening left around the tube
The strainer covers it all aswell



I'll get a couple pics of the cap tomorrow top and bottom.
I'll probably tryed compressed air and carb cleaner though.

Thanks

Dave

[Weldangrind]

Interesting. So, the entire length of the tub is the reserve amount. Thanks for the explanation.

[Dave_D]

Managed to grab a couple pics before heading to work today.

Top view



Bottom



Dave

[Weldangrind]

I haven't tried to dismantle that style of cap. Try the brake clean and compressor idea first, and see if that solves it. If not, you can likely take it apart and clean the spring, ball and seat.

[Dave_D]

Yea. I'll see what I can do lol.

To go further into detail on the reserve topic
Having 2 tubes is bennificual vs this style. This style will suck up anything that collects in the bottom of the tank.
Having second tube will collect above the sludge. Rust. Ect

Dave

[Weldangrind]

As an added benefit of the two-tube style, the tubes often have screens to prevent exactly what you're saying.

[Dave_D]

Continued from another thread. Also at the post office was this funny looking box



The contents



Here it is next to the "original"
I'm bringing it all to work tomorrow to make the required modifications.
But this is going to work out great



Thanks again weldangrind.

Update on the gas cap. Had no issues today and we rod for quite a while

Dave

[Weldangrind]

Happy to help. I'm surprised it made it there that quickly. It looks like you already had a bolt for it.

Glad to hear that Jess' gas cap is working.

[Dave_D]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Happy to help. I'm surprised it made it there that quickly. It looks like you already had a bolt for it.

Glad to hear that Jess' gas cap is working.

The bolt I used for version 1 was the same thread as this stand. Will work good
Should have updates tomorrow

Dave

[SpudRider]

Cut the kickstand to the desired length, then weld a nice big foot on it.

[Dave_D]

Here it is guys
Probably more pictures then required. But oh well lol

Here's what I started with (thanks to weldangrind )



I started by cutting the spring tab off as it needs to be moved to the opposite side




I scribed a line down the length of the shaft so I could line it back up after cutting as the foot is perfect

Here it is in the band saw at work



Cutting



I cut 3 1/2 inches out of the length. I figured this way was easier then trying to cut the weld at the foot and recreate the angle



I ground a pretty good bevel onto both pieces. I did this cause I knew I was going to grind most of the weld away to clean things up



Line my marks up for welding and tack it



Terrible picture. But welded all the way around



Now I welded the tab back on. I'm still not used to the welders at work. But it'll hold. I use a hobby grade flux core mig at home. Works great. Our shop at work is divided into 2 wood shop and metal shop. I work in the wood shop. It's nice having both at my disposal lol




Here's the kickstand before grinding the welds smooth and cleaning it up



Here it is with the weld ground smooth. And what's left of the weld from where the tab was originally



I finished cleaning it up and sprayed a quick coat of paint



Here is version 1 next to version 2



I got home and was excited to get it installed. Went smooth as butter.









Here it is on the stand. It is much much more stable them version 1



It also looks a million times better then version 1

Thanks for all your help everyone

I think the seat is next on the agenda for this project as it's an eyesore

Dave

[SpudRider]

Nice work, as always.

[Weldangrind]

I'm surprised! I thought that kickstand was bent, but it seems to have the perfect angle to suit the chain and swingarm. Nice job.

If you can't get on the seat right away, at least substitute the duct tape for Gorilla Tape. It's much stronger, and it's black.

[Dave_D]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I'm surprised! I thought that kickstand was bent, but it seems to have the perfect angle to suit the chain and swingarm. Nice job.

If you can't get on the seat right away, at least substitute the duct tape for Gorilla Tape. It's much stronger, and it's black.

I tryed it first to see what the bend looked like
As I wanted to add some angle to version 2 anyways to make it more stable.

I'll get a top view with kickstand up tonight it barely sticks out the side

Dave