10-22-2023, 09:35 PM | #91 |
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Looks like it can be re-used. Not like the crush gasket between head pipe and head. Can it be re-used?
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10-23-2023, 01:01 AM | #93 | |
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The only thing that really lets the one on the Hawk down is the clamp style they used. It has no retention for the mechanism that tightens the clamp, so it is prone to vibrating loose. I put some high temp loctite on mine and it helped, but I still had to snug it up from time to time. Another member here drilled a couple of small holes and safety wired it. That would be the best way to go.
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10-23-2023, 10:57 AM | #95 |
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You can buy replacements for those graphite exhaust slip-joint gaskets very readily online. I found them on Amazon easily enough, and they're specified by inner and outer diameter -- no part number required. Example:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08YYJSR5Y The one on my Orion was quite knackered after that little episode involving my exhaust falling off on the trail back when. I just measured what was left of it and ordered one that was close enough. I had to turn it down a hair on my belt sander which was quite easy, and it's been working just fine ever since. I'm sure if you need one for a brand name bike you can hop down to your local dealer and order one by make/model/year. But we don't have that luxury, as we all know. |
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10-23-2023, 04:43 PM | #96 |
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The dude that helped me fix the bike used some orange gasket stuff and it worked perfectly. How long will it last and will it leave a mess? i dunno. I am not a mechanic I only play one in my fevered imagination.
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10-23-2023, 06:05 PM | #97 |
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It's not going to be messy, now. I've never used the orange, but Permatex, and it's generic equivalent, can be messy when fresh, but is almost like rubber after curing. I hope you have been taking advantage of the nice weather we are having to catch up on riding. I rode my new bike yesterday, and got in a little bit of mud, and I can tell you that them tires don't get great grip. I rode the Hawk today, and I really enjoyed it. I think we have dry warm weather till Friday. I assume you are probably getting similar weather.
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10-23-2023, 07:26 PM | #98 | |
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10-23-2023, 08:05 PM | #99 |
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I forgot about you having a missing spoke. Have you checked the rest ?
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10-24-2023, 12:53 PM | #100 |
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They all seem fine to me and that hole where it once lived is full of jb weld. The bike feels fine, but I am still going to be careful with it until after the holidays when I can get the rear rim replaced. About to head out into the backroads, but going to avoid the ones with huge potholes.
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10-27-2023, 01:01 AM | #101 |
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massive vibration and smell of burning oil
so much vibration I have to park it. Something is wrong. I will check the motor mounts tomorrow. I just jb welded everyting in place, spart plug, valve adjusters, etc. Once it hardens, my worries are gone.
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10-27-2023, 07:25 AM | #102 |
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Wait a minute! That stuff is epoxy. Kind of permanent, isn't it? What if you want to change the spark plug or adjust the valves?
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10-27-2023, 08:54 AM | #103 |
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JB Weld is as Thumper mentioned an epoxy adhesive, but using it to repair an engine with vibrations is not a recommended solution. Vibrations in an engine can be caused by various factors, and they usually require a proper diagnosis and repair to address the mechanical cause(s). JB Weld is not designed to withstand the heat, pressure, and mechanical stresses that engines in general endure.
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10-27-2023, 09:56 AM | #104 |
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I've seen it used successfully to seal up a smacked/cracked Suz GS750 case. It held.
But, I don't think it is a good idea on the valve adjusters. If it holds, you'll be trying to get it off to adjust your valves in the future. Chips and pieces will be in the head and circulate in the engine if you break pieces off. If it fails on its own, same thing... Chunks of hardened JB epoxy in your oil.
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