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Post by milly on Apr 9, 2023 12:57:39 GMT -5
Today managed to get some of the broken panels sorted.
Just about to give up after a couple of hours and thought try the jump pack see if it's got working electrics which it had.
I had already put petrol in tank earlier so found some carb cleaner for the initial fire up till carb full and viola! It runs.
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Post by FrankenMech on Apr 9, 2023 18:42:59 GMT -5
When installing exhaust system parts use stainless steel studs that are available at good hardware stores and sometimes at auto supply stores. Use SS washers if needed and brass hex nuts on the studs for a good fastening system. I also go as far as using anti-seize on everything. Fasteners there get mighty hot which causes them to rust rapidly. Aluminum corrodes the hell out of steel fasteners.
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Post by milly on Apr 12, 2023 9:53:50 GMT -5
Today I started on the crusty caliper. Wish me luck nothing snaps😊
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Post by rollingbender on Apr 12, 2023 10:50:15 GMT -5
You will need great amounts of good luck on that one… looks nasty!
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Post by FrankenMech on Apr 12, 2023 12:27:18 GMT -5
The candle trick has not failed me yet on stuff like that.
You need to move far inland away from that sea salt crap. Maybe leave that island to the birds.
To steal a line from that old M.A.S.H. movie: Damn sea salt, Damn Aluminuminuminum, Damn Army...
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Post by milly on Apr 13, 2023 12:47:27 GMT -5
Well retaining bolt out that holds the pin plate on. Plate bit of a faff to remove but done. Pins hit with a copper hammer and moving. Just letting them soak overnight and remove tomorrow.
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Post by milly on Apr 13, 2023 15:23:12 GMT -5
Pads done, bit off faff trying to get wheel back in and lever about the same. I think the disc maybe to worn will measure in the light of day.
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Post by FrankenMech on Apr 13, 2023 23:09:34 GMT -5
What is the matter? Are your eyes getting OLD like mine? There never is enough light to see well, even in daylight.
A good new caliper may be required. Usually rebuilding old ones especially made of Auminuminium are an exercise in futility. That banjo connection and bleeder are shot.
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Post by milly on Apr 14, 2023 2:41:25 GMT -5
What is the matter? Are your eyes getting OLD like mine? There never is enough light to see well, even in daylight. A good new caliper may be required. Usually rebuilding old ones especially made of Auminuminium are an exercise in futility. That banjo connection and bleeder are shot. Eyes are not as good as they were and hopefully I have no reason to remove bleed screw and banjo bolt. Good old Auminuminium 🤪 |
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Post by milly on Apr 14, 2023 11:47:10 GMT -5
Well it passed MOT then I had a moment of madness and bought a Peugeot Kisbee 50cc non runner I had already turned down a few months ago. Might make a good shed ornament got it for £50.
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Post by aeroxbud on Apr 14, 2023 14:39:56 GMT -5
You do love a Peugeot
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Post by geoffh on Apr 14, 2023 15:39:43 GMT -5
My kisbee 50cc has a new home,gave it to a young fella at work, he thanked me for it ,I just smiled and waved it Good-by.
Geoff
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Post by aeroxbud on Apr 15, 2023 5:32:30 GMT -5
My kisbee 50cc has a new home,gave it to a young fella at work, he thanked me for it ,I just smiled and waved it Good-by. Geoff I was hoping you were going to resurrect it at some point. But probably better off getting granddad jog going. You still need a two stroke. |
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Post by milly on Apr 15, 2023 6:11:52 GMT -5
Hopefully this one won't be a nightmare. Good to know that your old one may get resurrected geoffh |
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Post by FrankenMech on Apr 15, 2023 14:27:25 GMT -5
My kisbee 50cc has a new home,gave it to a young fella at work, he thanked me for it ,I just smiled and waved it Good-by. Geoff Don't you have consumer protection laws? ROFLMAO
milly -You actually gave money for a non-runner? You must be losing your touch or your mind, probably both.
Somebody over there go find him and keep him from running around naked in the street.
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