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03-21-2012, 12:59 AM | #77 | |
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03-21-2012, 01:08 AM | #78 |
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I have a really cool Acerbis DS headlight that I traded some labour for, so I tried to install it. It mounts like a headlight on a dirt bike, which is by rubber straps. The trouble is that the fork diameter is 33mm, and the straps are suited to something closer to 43mm.
I wondered how I could increase the diameter of the fork tube to accept the straps, and considered some stainless tube. The extra weight and the cost halted that idea. The solution came in the form of 1-1/4" ABS tube. It weighs very little, and a four foot piece costs $8.00 at the local Rona hardware store. I even had a gift card in my wallet. It is labelled as 32mm, but it's actually 34mm, which is perfect for me. I measured the distance between the triple trees, and subtracted the thickness of two o-rings that have a 33mm ID. Hopefully, an o-ring above and below the ABS will keep it from rattling. I cut two pieces, sanded the ends smooth and wiped the lettering off of the ABS with some carb cleaner. This is what the ABS looks like on the fork leg: I like the cheap solutions.
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03-21-2012, 01:42 AM | #79 |
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That solution is not only inexpensive, it is elegant. Bravo!
As you know, one Zongshen fuel tank is now in transit to your home; I certainly hope it fits your TW200! Spud
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03-21-2012, 02:26 AM | #80 |
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Me too. I'm guessing that it lacks the bungs for the side panels, but that's really minor if it gets my bike running soon. I can always look for an XT tank on eBay or save up for a Clarke, since they now make TW tanks.
I can even repair my original tank, but it's very rusty.
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03-21-2012, 11:47 AM | #81 |
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It looks like this is the bike you'll be riding in Odessa?
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03-22-2012, 01:58 AM | #82 |
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I really hope so. I haven't been able to start it yet; I'm hoping to get that far this weekend.
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03-22-2012, 11:01 AM | #83 |
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Some minor progress last night.
Removed the front forks, drained the goo out of them and flushed them with ATF. Once I was satisfied, I filled each leg with 250ml of Castrol 10W non-detergent oil. The manual says 240ml, but the consensus on a TW forum is to add more. I figure I can get two fork oil changes of 250ml each with a one litre bottle, so I'm trying that. I also cleaned the stock TW fuel valve and filled the tank with rust remover, in case the tank that Spud is sending doesn't fit. The TW tank is ugly, but it doesn't leak. I found a Youtube video where a guy removed dents from a tank by stuffing a blood pressure cuff inside and pumping it up; I think that's brilliant! I might try it in the future. I need to buy one more LED indicator for the dash, then I can start dash construction.
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03-22-2012, 01:26 PM | #84 |
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I'd have never thought a BP cuff would expand a dent from a metal tank. They only go up to 300mm/Hg.
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03-22-2012, 02:39 PM | #85 |
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Yeah, that's just under 6psi, but he caught it on video.
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03-22-2012, 03:59 PM | #86 | |
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03-23-2012, 12:18 AM | #87 |
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Did you receive the Zongshen fuel tank, Weld? What's the prognosis?
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I'll make the journey across the border tomorrow.
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03-23-2012, 01:57 AM | #89 |
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Oh man, I hope they caught the guy who decided to use loose ball bearings in the steering neck! When they fall on the concrete, they bounce away and then call their friends to do the same. :x
At least I got the bearings repacked tonight, and the steering doesn't feel notchy anymore. I also got both ABS tubes installed and was able to mock up the new Acerbis headlight; I think it will work out nicely. I pounded the wheel bearings out, and I'll take them into the bearing shop tomorrow for replacements. The rust within the stock tank is coming off nicely, so it'll be a suitable backup if Spud's tank won't fit. I sure hope the bike starts this weekend. 8O
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