tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post3241466298647381862..comments2023-12-07T03:49:56.360-05:00Comments on On Two Wheels ... and more: There’s nothing so sweet as the sound of a running engine….Canajunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-46870922883222763152011-03-14T23:06:45.857-04:002011-03-14T23:06:45.857-04:00Brady - I did a bit of research (after the fact, o...Brady - I did a bit of research (after the fact, of course) and found out that there had been 18 registered owners of this bike! So plenty of blame to go around. I expect the real story was successive owners deciding the way to fix the oil leak was apply more torque to the rocker cover bolts - with predictable results.<br />Anyway, it's now good, and the next owner won't have to worry about it.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-89885092203528642282011-03-14T21:59:37.504-04:002011-03-14T21:59:37.504-04:00Holy jaw-dropping hell! What kind of maniac ape go...Holy jaw-dropping hell! What kind of maniac ape got a hold of your bike? I have to admit, I snapped a rocker cover bolt (aluminum) off in my early days of motorcycle repair. I learned from my mistake and never repeated the offence. 9? Dammit. Wow.<br /><br />It is the mark of an insane man to repeat the same action and expect different results. <br /><br />Brady<br />Behind Bars - Motorcycles and Life<br />http://www.behindbarsmotorcycle.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424120592303852860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-83164004207748497542011-03-03T18:12:41.625-05:002011-03-03T18:12:41.625-05:00Jack - That's a very kind offer. Next time I n...Jack - That's a very kind offer. Next time I need some useless assistance I'll be sure to call you... and stock up on weak beer.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-11319841668643326212011-03-03T18:04:43.667-05:002011-03-03T18:04:43.667-05:00George - As long as no custom tools or special mac...George - As long as no custom tools or special machining are required it nearly always pays to do it yourself if you can. But having a competitor's quote does somewhat limit how much you can charge your son.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-51318762840949234162011-03-03T18:00:45.587-05:002011-03-03T18:00:45.587-05:00Mr. M. - And I could say the same. Wish I knew how...Mr. M. - And I could say the same. Wish I knew how to paint. But that's why the barter system works so well.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-85899788563667212792011-03-03T17:40:00.173-05:002011-03-03T17:40:00.173-05:00Dear Canajun:
I'm sorry I didn't know you...Dear Canajun:<br /><br />I'm sorry I didn't know you were working on this. I would have dropped by, parked my ass in the comfy chair next to the stove, drank your beer, and offered useless assistance. Next time.<br /><br />Glad you got a break on the covers. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • Toad<br />Twisted RoadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-1809563470229081422011-03-03T14:21:09.651-05:002011-03-03T14:21:09.651-05:00It's always great when you can do the job your...It's always great when you can do the job yourself, saves lots of money ;-)<br />I've to do my sons rear brakes this weekend, replace calipers, pads and maybe rotors, Pepboys quoted him $700 :-0GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-44370930872486224412011-03-03T00:16:47.035-05:002011-03-03T00:16:47.035-05:00I can do body and paint. Wish I knew WTF I was doi...I can do body and paint. Wish I knew WTF I was doing on my Harley motor. Would/Could save me some bucks.Mr. Motorcyclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00317142329450322815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-85247108059406494072011-03-02T23:03:09.119-05:002011-03-02T23:03:09.119-05:00Geoff - Perhaps a skills test should be required b...Geoff - Perhaps a skills test should be required before anyone can buy a set of wrenches.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-29239775854524214192011-03-02T21:18:26.304-05:002011-03-02T21:18:26.304-05:00I love working on engines! done a bit of heli-coi...I love working on engines! done a bit of heli-coiling too thanks to people who think that a torque wrench is a ratchet with a 6 ft piece of pipe on the end. Great for you to have a spare. Photos of the finished article when the weather improves please!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.com