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Post by aeroxbud on Jun 17, 2024 15:58:13 GMT -5
Only if it is free scrap metal. He will still try and save it.
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Post by milly on Jun 17, 2024 18:03:18 GMT -5
Took out the Habana for a good spin since doing the silent block. So much vibration through it my hands were tingling after about two miles. Not sure of the problem other than it's not sitting right, so tomorrow will loosen the engine bolt and the other two in front to see if things will move around back into place. Can't think of anything else to do to it.
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Post by aeroxbud on Jun 17, 2024 18:14:10 GMT -5
Took out the Habana for a good spin since doing the silent block. So much vibration through it my hands were tingling after about two miles. Not sure of the problem other than it's not sitting right, so tomorrow will loosen the engine bolt and the other two in front to see if things will move around back into place. Can't think of anything else to do to it.
When I did mine I replaced all the engine mounts as well as the silent block at the same time. So didn't encounter any problems. Perhaps just replacing the one mount has put things out of whack. I would try loosening all of the engine mounts. Then torque them up again once everything has settled. Good luck.
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Post by milly on Jun 18, 2024 14:19:36 GMT -5
All nuts loosened, didn't have anytime after to prise and bounce mountings about so will get back to it tomorrow after schools.
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Post by milly on Jun 20, 2024 15:47:27 GMT -5
Well no joy with big pry bar to get it settled in the right position so looking will have to drop the engine to do it properly.
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Post by FrankenMech on Jun 20, 2024 16:06:18 GMT -5
Use a stick. One of those sticks with a 2 minute fuse...
On the other hand, when changing bushings change ALL of them. At least I always did when doing engine or suspension bushings on trucks etc.
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Post by pinkscoot on Jun 21, 2024 17:10:12 GMT -5
Took the SR50 out for a short ride to wake it up. Rode like a champ apissed off a few people like the guy that pulled up with open windows blasting top 40 music. Left him in my dust.
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Post by milly on Jun 27, 2024 12:16:34 GMT -5
Today's joy taking off silent block and disconnecting engine and when time allows will jack up frame and hopefully sort it all out and back on the road.
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Post by milly on Jul 1, 2024 10:36:17 GMT -5
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Post by FrankenMech on Jul 1, 2024 12:14:09 GMT -5
Now he will blame you when something goes missing out of the seat because it WON'T lock...
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Post by milly on Jul 1, 2024 12:51:52 GMT -5
Well lo and behold I have the silent block almost sorted after buying some tyres for my trailer up the scrap yard I picked up a couple of scissor jacks. It all went to plan...... maybe. Just got nuts to tighten up and rear brake cable and think all will be back to normal. FrankenMech I now leave Owen in charge of his scooter from now on. 😱
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Post by FrankenMech on Jul 1, 2024 14:33:12 GMT -5
Scissor jacks are quite useful and usually available in quantity at auto scrap yards. Usually they can be used as-is if they were protected from the elements but they may need a little cleaning and grease etc. I have a couple I have picked up or saved from the scrappers when I got rid of vehicles. I also purchased one 40 years ago. I used one saved from the scrap yard a couple weeks ago when I had to raise some kitchen cabinets. I never seem to be able to put hands on more than one at a time.
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Post by milly on Jul 5, 2024 14:42:10 GMT -5
Today I awoke to a new El Presidente of the UK, at last election stuff is over. Then the day started, eBay returns, mate's Peugeot Twat to repair which didn't because the problem still eludes us. Back home throttle cable in postbox and another eBay thing which got opened and that's going back tomorrow. Measured up eBay cable and tomorrow I will fit it if time allows. Just laid on bed to chill and son Owen phone's up to say his mirror fell off this morning on way to work and screen bracket attached to it was swinging loose so took bus. So much for a nap. Fixed mirror put in new headlight bulb and a few minor screws. Now I have to listen to some noise it makes from the front end which I couldn't hear when testing it other day. Upwards and onwards. Maybe my bed is calling after that.
EDIT.. The rattle was the heat shield on the exhaust and when looking further one bolt that holds the exhaust and swing arm on had fallen out so off to get a bolt in the morning and fix that. Plus now have to pick up son from work at ten in the evening as no buses home as he off at seven in the morning on the bus for work. A 36 mile round trip. Now home and time to lay down. I told him go buy a Honda as you meet the nicest people on a Honda, (so the old advert goes) instead of a grumpy father.
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Post by milly on Jul 6, 2024 13:07:57 GMT -5
Today after sorting out the lost exhaust/swing arm bolt I thought best check oil whilst here. Bottom of the dipstick! Tonight at ten when I pick him up from work he is going to get a lesson on checking oil and checking his fixings once a week.
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