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I put together a bunk bed for my girlfriend's kids yesterday, so they have a place at my house. I've never seen so many individual parts come out of three boxes, all to create one piece of furniture. I feel like it should have had a LEGO style label, proudly proclaiming "OVER 500 PIECES!""Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
~Herman Melville
2016 1200 Superlow
1982 CB900f
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Originally posted by Noreg View PostI tried to change my oil today. But the oil plug nut seems to be stuck. I surrendered. I guess Ill go to my grandparents garage to do it, but not sure how to unstuck it.
And the filter box seems to leak quite a lot. CMSNL is sooo slow to send me my parts.
I tried to locate my cylinder head cover but it seems permanently gone (got quoted $40 for the cover + 2 screws)..."Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
~Herman Melville
2016 1200 Superlow
1982 CB900f
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Originally posted by GS1150Pilot View PostIs there a crushwasher on that drainplug? If it's crazy tight, I'd start worrying about it having been crossthreaded.
I might be the worst bike mechanic in the world
I will try again tomorrow, I have more spare time then. I found a set of bags with a rack for only $50, but its 1000 kilometres away so then I have to ride down and get it. I guess I can try to heat it or something.GS1000G 1981
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Originally posted by steve murdoch View PostThat will make it much easier to get the bikes in and out of the living room.
Originally posted by Buffalo Bill View PostSo did your client bury his wife under the concrete?Roger
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1983 GS 850G
1982 GS1100GK
Gone but not forgotten 1985 Rebel 250, 1991 XT225, 2004 KLR650, 1981 GS850G, 1982 GS1100GL, 2002 DL1000, 2005 KLR650, 2003 KLX400, 2003 FJR1300
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Originally posted by GS1150Pilot View PostIs there a crushwasher on that drainplug? If it's crazy tight, I'd start worrying about it having been crossthreaded.
Found an oil leak in my final drive though (i think its common after changing oil?).
Just waiting for all the oil to seep out so I can fill her up with the finest 10w40 mineral my local bikeshop has to offer (yamalube).GS1000G 1981
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I did the oil change, without incident! Drained the oil, almost didn't make a mess, and got new oil in (used less torque on the drain plug), rode for a bit and it holds oil. I was feeling a bit frustrated with the whole bike maintenance thing, but this actually went well.
Now Im going to clean the air filter!
GS1000G 1981
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Noreg
Soon, maintenance will become almost as enjoyable as riding. Just remember if using compressed air to clean the air filter, blow from the inside of the filter, out. And not from the outside, in.
Rich
1982 GS 750TZ
2015 Triumph Tiger 1200
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Originally posted by Rich82GS750TZ View PostNoreg
Soon, maintenance will become almost as enjoyable as riding. Just remember if using compressed air to clean the air filter, blow from the inside of the filter, out. And not from the outside, in.
GS1000G 1981
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Originally posted by Noreg View PostI don't understand, why would I want it cleaned? Aren't they disposable?Rich
1982 GS 750TZ
2015 Triumph Tiger 1200
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Originally posted by Rich82GS750TZ View PostIf you already Have a new one on hand go ahead and replace it. I bought a new one when I first got my bike because the original one was thick with grime. Ever since, I’ve just been blowing it out to clean it. Your filter may not be like mine.
I have at least two new filters.
And now that the oil is back in, isn't it somewhat too late?GS1000G 1981
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Air filter.---- Dave
79 GS850N - Might be a trike soon.
80 GS850T Single HIF38 S.U. SH775, Tow bar, Pantera II. Gnarly workhorse & daily driver.
79 XS650SE - Pragmatic Ratter - goes better than a manky old twin should.
92 XJ900F - Fairly Stock, for now.
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We seem to be talking about 2 different things here. I was responding to your comment about cleaning the AIR Filter here. Johns comment was about changing the OIL filter. I’m with you on the Oil filter. Wait til you have the parts to sort out the studs before removing that cover.
after looking at what I THINK is your owners manual, your AIR filter is completely different and is cleaned differently. Is yours like this?
Rich
1982 GS 750TZ
2015 Triumph Tiger 1200
BikeCliff's / Charging System Sorted / Posting Pics
Destroy-Rebuild 750T/ Destroy-Rebuild part deux
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Originally posted by Rich82GS750TZ View PostWe seem to be talking about 2 different things here. I was responding to your comment about cleaning the AIR Filter here. Johns comment was about changing the OIL filter. I’m with you on the Oil filter. Wait til you have the parts to sort out the studs before removing that cover.
after looking at what I THINK is your owners manual, your AIR filter is completely different and is cleaned differently. Is yours like this?
I was planning on following that instruction, I have a (presumably non-flammable) solvent ready. Should I try to ignite it? It says air filter cleaner on the box. And then Ill give it motoroil. If its torn Ill get a new one.GS1000G 1981
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