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Osufireman · 08-04-2009, 04:03 PM

So, after a little thought and discussion with some other riders on the forum in our area, I think we should start a Corvallis/Albany Tool Box.

The idea:

The thread would be placed as a sticky (hint hint bravura...please

) and all of us would list specialized tools that we have to use on repairing/tuning motorcycles. That way, instead of all of us buying these expensive tools, us do-it-yourselfers could have community tools to help each other out. Either make a kit that travels around, or have them at one place, that I think should be left up to the area riders. For starters, Ducatichick had a Manometer (carb sync tool) that she no longer needs...thank you very much ducatichick

. So if you have something that you are ok with adding to the list, please post up, and let's help each other out.

Tool list:
-Manometer (Mercury, 4 cyl. or less)

elton · 08-04-2009, 04:15 PM

i like this idea dont have the tool you need maybe someone does

Osufireman · 08-04-2009, 07:03 PM

That's ok elton. And the Manometer isn't a tool that I need, it's one that is available if someone needs one to use.

Ok, I re-read what you wrote and now I got it

Bravura · 08-05-2009, 10:25 PM

I think this would be a good tech thread as well as a toolbox.
So if anyone needs to borrow a tool, post up here and if anyone is willing to lend a tool this is the place to help out another rider.
We can all go to "the toolbox" to request a specialty tool, ask for assistance or technical advice and save everyone from searching multiple threads for answers. Tech questions and tool requests can now be found here.

When borrowing tools, please return them cleaner than you received them and if you lose or break a tool please offer to replace it. "Please be kind & rewind".

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ducatichick · 08-06-2009, 10:06 AM

Last night, as I was drifting off to sleep, I remembered I have a handful of those things you need to thread into your carbs to use the tool! Now I just need to find them. Took a quick look, didn't find them, will look again tonight or this weekend.

I did find the registration for my first bike - a '76 Yamaha DT175. I think the DT stood for duct tape.

Anyway, I don't think I've seen that reg since I got it in '89 or so.

10guy · 08-06-2009, 03:19 PM

I like the idea

I have a few specialty tools, some purchased and some made. That is right, even if purchased tools aren't available sometimes they can be made.

Now if we can just keep this thread on topic it could develop into an important resource.

That said, anyone have any anti-gravity so my bike could lose a hundred pounds?

tbolt · 08-07-2009, 08:28 PM

Does anyone have a 27mm socket and a torque wrench? Stacey's Speed Triple needs the chain adjusted.

elton · 08-07-2009, 09:21 PM

o boy i might have one but its clear out in the sticks so thats no good

hrothgarbike · 08-07-2009, 09:28 PM

Yes and Yes. If you want to head to Albany my driveway is dry and paved. Shoot, you could do it in the garage.

10guy · 08-07-2009, 10:51 PM

I have both as well. If I don't go on one of the rides tomorrow we can do it whenever, if I go then we can do it in the evening after. Or I can bring the stuff to coffee in the morning and we can do it then. Just let me know.

tbolt · 08-07-2009, 11:08 PM

10guy: we'll be at coffee in the morning. Want to put on a short tech demo?

Or I could, I guess, but it would be mostly me reading the owner's manual.

10guy · 08-07-2009, 11:48 PM

I'll bring them along then. See you in the morning.

hrothgarbike · 08-08-2009, 06:52 AM

Cool! Kewl!! I didn't have room for the Torque wrench. Too long for the street bike. I don't need it as all my fasteners are torqued to the German standard of Gutenteight anyway.

chezmoustash · 08-09-2009, 05:39 PM

so... i installed my air filter on my bike today and it runs poorly again. I want to drop the clip on the needles and re-tune the carbs. unfortunatly i have no tools. can anyone lend a flat area and some wrenches/ screwdrivers? i would be most appreciative. Thursday afternoon/evening/ night would be the best time for me. i have a final on Thursday so i want to be prepared... but need my bike for the ride I am going on Friday. DucatiChick, did you find those fittings? I looked on the internet and cant find anyone who sells them; do i need to get them from the dealer if you cant find yours?

actually i think i am just going to have it done. i have some money now so i think i can afford to just have it professionally done. i don't want to waste my time by working on it and still not having it the way it should be... who would you recommend for doing my carbs... still need them done by Thursday or potentially Friday morning... which is the hard part about it.

Bravura · 08-09-2009, 05:58 PM

Locally, go to Jonas at Independent Motorcycle Repair in Philomath. Otherwise ask ForrestBault if he'll do carbs? I heard he opened shop near Independence. Next would be Fred'$ Honda.

JeffInAlbany · 08-09-2009, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by Bravura

Locally, go to Jonas at Independent Motorcycle Repair in Philomath. Otherwise ask ForrestBault if he'll do carbs? I heard he opened shop near Independence. Next would be Fred'$ Honda.

Second the motion for Jonas (by the way, the "J" is pronounced like a "Y" - so you aren't taken aback when he answers the phone).

ducatichick · 08-10-2009, 08:21 PM

Found the little fittings...the o-rings are dried and cracked but should be able to get 10cent replacements at Robnett's. Let me know when/if you want to pick them up.

ducatichick · 08-10-2009, 08:27 PM

I have 3 books by Keith Code on riding skills...even after 20 years of street riding and half that on the track, I still find them useful. These books are not just for racers!!

Book titles are:
A Twist of the Wrist (vol 1)
A Twist of the Wrist (vol 2)
The Soft Science of Road Racing Motorcycles

PM me if you'd like to borrow any of them.

elton · 08-11-2009, 11:48 AM

i got a single rail motorcycle trailer does that count as a tool ?

10guy · 08-11-2009, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by elton

i got a single rail motorcycle trail does that count as a tool ?

Yep, I would say it does. Are you willing to let others borrow it?

elton · 08-11-2009, 12:11 PM

i could if they cant find one local

chezmoustash · 08-11-2009, 05:27 PM

so I am not going to be able to get my bike tuned so i have made the executive decision to work on it myself... again. I have class all week and have a final to study for on thursday. but thursday at 2:00pm i will be starting the carb project. unfortunately i dont have a garage, or even a flat driveway to work on it. all i need is driveway where if i drop something it wont be lost forever, maybe a light(if i cant get it done before sundown) and a couple wrenches and screwdrivers(which i can probably borrow from a friend. if you can help let me know and i will be very happy, i'll get to go on my ride this weekend.

R1 Jackal · 08-11-2009, 05:55 PM

If you want, you can use my 10’x20’ concrete garage pad on Thursday. I have a good tool supply for your use but not a lot of specialty tools, plus I’ll be around to help if I can. I’ll you have to do is get the bike to Alsea; if you’re interested, sent me a pm for address & phone number.

Mad maniacal monkey · 08-14-2009, 01:34 AM

I have been back from Colorado for a year know and im a automotive technician who HATES cars and have a fair share of street bike experience.
My question is anyone need mechanical help on there bikes? Let me know what you need and ill tell you if i can do it. I will not bulls**t you and if i cant do the job right i wont do it.

unemployment

thanks for your time.

elton · 08-14-2009, 01:51 AM

good to know

Bravura · 08-14-2009, 07:20 AM

chezmoustash could use a guy like you

Thanks for the offer and welcome to the site.

Mad maniacal monkey · 08-16-2009, 10:28 PM

i dont have a carb sync tool. but i have a drive way and more tools than most. i check here most of the time drop me a pm and ill give you directions. i have my cousins 86 kawa.en 450 in the drive way right now but that is easily moved, and let me tell you i didnt know you could drop a bike that many times!

EX500 · 08-17-2009, 01:18 AM

I've got a dry, heated garage, beer, and a ridiculous amount of metric tools to lend someone willing to ride to Independence. Also have a 2-carb manometer and all the tools to do fork maintenance. I'm a machinist, and my shop is a few blocks away if something extreme needs to be done.

Also willing to custom fab parts for cost of materials as long as it's not something insanely complicated and you don't plan to re-sell it, my labor is free to my forum buddies.

Hit me up! I love to wrench.

hrothgarbike · 08-17-2009, 05:30 AM

We gotta talk. My first homemade attempt at a GPR damper setup was less than perfect, but workable. I am not a machinist

but I can scab things together well enough with my inexpensive tools

what with a little wire feed and a magic press lathe

Just need to watch the fingers

It should be super easy with proper equipment and an operator.

Did you make the windscreen brackets on Xunal's EX? (NiNjA laser/CNC cut vertical ones)

EX500 · 08-17-2009, 01:30 PM

Nah, I don't have an in-house laser. I WISH! Soon, maybe. For now I have a Haas Mini-Mill vertical CNC machining center and a Haas TL-1 CNC lathe, and a myriad of other manually-operated beasts as well as your standard fair like grinders, sanders, saws and the like. The lathe is still shrink-wrapped as our new shop is scheduled for completion next month, and we haven't begun to move in yet. Once we get moved in we will also have a functional sinker EDM for making various oddly shaped cavities and such (not much practical use outside of mold making, but still a cool toy).

And if I had made Xunal's brackets, they wouldn't be so messy

I don't frak around when it comes to quality.

ooeddym · 08-20-2009, 01:55 PM

I have this. If you have problems with those pesky links on your chain that seem to be wiggling around, no problem. Lets weld them. Tired of having to tighten your spoke wheels, I can fix that too.

elton · 09-13-2009, 01:23 PM

a welder would be nice to have

ooeddym · 09-13-2009, 01:36 PM

I have been wanting one for several years and finally broke down an bought one.

Bravura · 10-13-2009, 11:52 AM

I changed my rear tire on the Triumph last night and I'll be swapping out both tires on the Ninja next week.

Anyone have a wheel balancer I could borrow for about a week? Otherwise, I was thinking of buying the harbor freight wheel balancer (for the amount I'm going to use it).

Eureka!! Why pay 15 cents for a washer when you can just drill a hole in a quarter?

http://roadstarclinic.com/content/view/83/130/

--

Bravura · 10-18-2009, 10:56 PM

I replaced the rear tire on my Triumph. I got my old tire off, the new tire on and I haven't had any problem filling the tire and having it hold air. I filled it to 60psi, replaced the valve core and refilled it to 40 psi. I ran my finger around the outside of the rim and it feels like it's seated, it holds air with no leaks (soapy water test). However, the tire bead never did 'pop' when I filled it.

I've deflated the tire several times, pushed it off the rim and refilled it again with the same results, no 'pop'.

Does a tire bead have to 'pop' to set the bead?

10guy · 10-18-2009, 11:28 PM

I assume you are using a lubricant like soapy water? If so then you may not get a real "pop" upon bead setting. It is normal. It also depends on how fast you fill the tire, which is related to the valve stem size and air hose capacity etc. Once again, it is normal for a tire to set without a "pop". If it really bothers you crank up the pressure a bit, come on down and we'll fire up the two stage

, I bet we can get a "pop" out of it

Just be careful with those new tires.

tbolt · 11-02-2009, 08:51 AM

Does anyone have a drill press and/or the ability to drill holes in a precise location?

I'm rigging up a bracket adapter for my GPS and need some holes drilled through a 1/16" aluminum plate.

SPCDaytona · 11-02-2009, 09:12 AM

I've got one, and a complete drill set (#, letters, etc). If you have the bits marked and know what size you want the holes, I can drill them. If you want to bring them over, PM me for time and address.

ducatichick · 11-02-2009, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by tbolt

Does anyone have a drill press and/or the ability to drill holes in a precise location?

I'm rigging up a bracket adapter for my GPS and need some holes drilled through a 1/16" aluminum plate.

I have a drill press - you are welcome to use it. I'm 12 miles from campus out 34 towards Mary's Peak, so unless you're up for a little ride, you might be able to find one closer to you

PM me if you want to use mine, I'll give you directions.

Oh yeah - we have drill presses at B11 as well.


08-04-2009, 04:03 PM	#1
Osufireman Endorsed Joined: Apr 2009 From: Corvallis, OR I Ride: 1991 Kawasaki ZX-6	Corvallis/Albany Tool Box So, after a little thought and discussion with some other riders on the forum in our area, I think we should start a Corvallis/Albany Tool Box. The idea: The thread would be placed as a sticky (hint hint bravura...please) and all of us would list specialized tools that we have to use on repairing/tuning motorcycles. That way, instead of all of us buying these expensive tools, us do-it-yourselfers could have community tools to help each other out. Either make a kit that travels around, or have them at one place, that I think should be left up to the area riders. For starters, Ducatichick had a Manometer (carb sync tool) that she no longer needs...thank you very much ducatichick . So if you have something that you are ok with adding to the list, please post up, and let's help each other out. Tool list: -Manometer (Mercury, 4 cyl. or less) __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-04-2009, 04:15 PM	#2
elton Pit Crew Joined: Aug 2008 From: Siletz,Oregon I Ride: 2006 dr-z 400sm	i like this idea dont have the tool you need maybe someone does __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-04-2009, 07:03 PM	#3
Osufireman Endorsed Joined: Apr 2009 From: Corvallis, OR I Ride: 1991 Kawasaki ZX-6	That's ok elton. And the Manometer isn't a tool that I need, it's one that is available if someone needs one to use. Ok, I re-read what you wrote and now I got it __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Osufireman; 08-04-2009 at 07:05 PM.. Reason: wasn't thinking


08-05-2009, 10:25 PM	#4
Bravura Moderator Joined: Jun 2007 From: Corvallis, Oregon I Ride: '07 Triumph America "sport-cruiser" & '06 Ninja 650R	I think this would be a good tech thread as well as a toolbox. So if anyone needs to borrow a tool, post up here and if anyone is willing to lend a tool this is the place to help out another rider. We can all go to "the toolbox" to request a specialty tool, ask for assistance or technical advice and save everyone from searching multiple threads for answers. Tech questions and tool requests can now be found here. When borrowing tools, please return them cleaner than you received them and if you lose or break a tool please offer to replace it. "Please be kind & rewind". - __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-06-2009, 10:06 AM	#5
ducatichick WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jul 2009 From: Corvallis, OR I Ride: 08 Hypervibrator	carb sync tool - thingies to attach to the carbs! Last night, as I was drifting off to sleep, I remembered I have a handful of those things you need to thread into your carbs to use the tool! Now I just need to find them. Took a quick look, didn't find them, will look again tonight or this weekend. I did find the registration for my first bike - a '76 Yamaha DT175. I think the DT stood for duct tape. Anyway, I don't think I've seen that reg since I got it in '89 or so. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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08-06-2009, 03:19 PM	#6
10guy Pit Crew Joined: Jan 2009 From: North Albay I Ride: Tengai, V-Strom, and KLX439	I like the idea I have a few specialty tools, some purchased and some made. That is right, even if purchased tools aren't available sometimes they can be made. Now if we can just keep this thread on topic it could develop into an important resource. That said, anyone have any anti-gravity so my bike could lose a hundred pounds? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-07-2009, 08:28 PM	#7
tbolt Endorsed Joined: Oct 2008 From: Corvallis, OR I Ride: Suzuki SV650	Does anyone have a 27mm socket and a torque wrench? Stacey's Speed Triple needs the chain adjusted. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-07-2009, 09:21 PM	#8
elton Pit Crew Joined: Aug 2008 From: Siletz,Oregon I Ride: 2006 dr-z 400sm	o boy i might have one but its clear out in the sticks so thats no good __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-07-2009, 09:28 PM	#9
hrothgarbike Endorsed Joined: May 2009 From: Albany Oregon I Ride: Is it raining? Not the shiny one!	Yes and Yes. If you want to head to Albany my driveway is dry and paved. Shoot, you could do it in the garage. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-07-2009, 10:51 PM	#10
10guy Pit Crew Joined: Jan 2009 From: North Albay I Ride: Tengai, V-Strom, and KLX439	I have both as well. If I don't go on one of the rides tomorrow we can do it whenever, if I go then we can do it in the evening after. Or I can bring the stuff to coffee in the morning and we can do it then. Just let me know. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-07-2009, 11:08 PM	#11
tbolt Endorsed Joined: Oct 2008 From: Corvallis, OR I Ride: Suzuki SV650	10guy: we'll be at coffee in the morning. Want to put on a short tech demo? Or I could, I guess, but it would be mostly me reading the owner's manual. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-07-2009, 11:48 PM	#12
10guy Pit Crew Joined: Jan 2009 From: North Albay I Ride: Tengai, V-Strom, and KLX439	I'll bring them along then. See you in the morning. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-08-2009, 06:52 AM	#13
hrothgarbike Endorsed Joined: May 2009 From: Albany Oregon I Ride: Is it raining? Not the shiny one!	Cool! Kewl!! I didn't have room for the Torque wrench. Too long for the street bike. I don't need it as all my fasteners are torqued to the German standard of Gutenteight anyway. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-09-2009, 05:39 PM	#14
chezmoustash Training Wheels Joined: Jul 2009 From: corvallis I Ride: 1986 gsx-r750	bikes is running like crap again... so... i installed my air filter on my bike today and it runs poorly again. I want to drop the clip on the needles and re-tune the carbs. unfortunatly i have no tools. can anyone lend a flat area and some wrenches/ screwdrivers? i would be most appreciative. Thursday afternoon/evening/ night would be the best time for me. i have a final on Thursday so i want to be prepared... but need my bike for the ride I am going on Friday. DucatiChick, did you find those fittings? I looked on the internet and cant find anyone who sells them; do i need to get them from the dealer if you cant find yours? actually i think i am just going to have it done. i have some money now so i think i can afford to just have it professionally done. i don't want to waste my time by working on it and still not having it the way it should be... who would you recommend for doing my carbs... still need them done by Thursday or potentially Friday morning... which is the hard part about it. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by chezmoustash; 08-09-2009 at 05:51 PM.. Reason: add to post


08-09-2009, 05:58 PM	#15
Bravura Moderator Joined: Jun 2007 From: Corvallis, Oregon I Ride: '07 Triumph America "sport-cruiser" & '06 Ninja 650R	Locally, go to Jonas at Independent Motorcycle Repair in Philomath. Otherwise ask ForrestBault if he'll do carbs? I heard he opened shop near Independence. Next would be Fred'$ Honda. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-10-2009, 08:21 PM	#17
ducatichick WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jul 2009 From: Corvallis, OR I Ride: 08 Hypervibrator	carb sync tool - thingies to attach to the carbs! Found the little fittings...the o-rings are dried and cracked but should be able to get 10cent replacements at Robnett's. Let me know when/if you want to pick them up. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-10-2009, 08:27 PM	#18
ducatichick WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jul 2009 From: Corvallis, OR I Ride: 08 Hypervibrator	A Twist of the Wrist I have 3 books by Keith Code on riding skills...even after 20 years of street riding and half that on the track, I still find them useful. These books are not just for racers!! Book titles are: A Twist of the Wrist (vol 1) A Twist of the Wrist (vol 2) The Soft Science of Road Racing Motorcycles PM me if you'd like to borrow any of them. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-11-2009, 11:48 AM	#19
elton Pit Crew Joined: Aug 2008 From: Siletz,Oregon I Ride: 2006 dr-z 400sm	i got a single rail motorcycle trailer does that count as a tool ? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by elton; 08-11-2009 at 01:03 PM..


08-11-2009, 12:11 PM	#21
elton Pit Crew Joined: Aug 2008 From: Siletz,Oregon I Ride: 2006 dr-z 400sm	i could if they cant find one local __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-11-2009, 05:27 PM	#22
chezmoustash Training Wheels Joined: Jul 2009 From: corvallis I Ride: 1986 gsx-r750	in need of place to work on my bike tursday... so I am not going to be able to get my bike tuned so i have made the executive decision to work on it myself... again. I have class all week and have a final to study for on thursday. but thursday at 2:00pm i will be starting the carb project. unfortunately i dont have a garage, or even a flat driveway to work on it. all i need is driveway where if i drop something it wont be lost forever, maybe a light(if i cant get it done before sundown) and a couple wrenches and screwdrivers(which i can probably borrow from a friend. if you can help let me know and i will be very happy, i'll get to go on my ride this weekend. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-11-2009, 05:55 PM	#23
R1 Jackal Endorsed Joined: Jan 2009 From: around the next corner ....	If you want, you can use my 10’x20’ concrete garage pad on Thursday. I have a good tool supply for your use but not a lot of specialty tools, plus I’ll be around to help if I can. I’ll you have to do is get the bike to Alsea; if you’re interested, sent me a pm for address & phone number. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-14-2009, 01:34 AM	#24
Mad maniacal monkey Newbie Joined: Aug 2009 From: halsey Oregon I Ride: in the market	? For locals I have been back from Colorado for a year know and im a automotive technician who HATES cars and have a fair share of street bike experience. My question is anyone need mechanical help on there bikes? Let me know what you need and ill tell you if i can do it. I will not bullst you and if i cant do the job right i wont do it. unemployment thanks for your time. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter**


08-14-2009, 01:51 AM	#25
elton Pit Crew Joined: Aug 2008 From: Siletz,Oregon I Ride: 2006 dr-z 400sm	good to know __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-14-2009, 07:20 AM	#26
Bravura Moderator Joined: Jun 2007 From: Corvallis, Oregon I Ride: '07 Triumph America "sport-cruiser" & '06 Ninja 650R	chezmoustash could use a guy like you Thanks for the offer and welcome to the site. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Bravura; 08-14-2009 at 08:35 AM..


08-16-2009, 10:28 PM	#27
Mad maniacal monkey Newbie Joined: Aug 2009 From: halsey Oregon I Ride: in the market	i dont have a carb sync tool. but i have a drive way and more tools than most. i check here most of the time drop me a pm and ill give you directions. i have my cousins 86 kawa.en 450 in the drive way right now but that is easily moved, and let me tell you i didnt know you could drop a bike that many times! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-17-2009, 01:18 AM	#28
EX500 Training Wheels Joined: Jul 2009 From: Independence, OR I Ride: 1990 Kawasaki 500EX-A4	I've got a dry, heated garage, beer, and a ridiculous amount of metric tools to lend someone willing to ride to Independence. Also have a 2-carb manometer and all the tools to do fork maintenance. I'm a machinist, and my shop is a few blocks away if something extreme needs to be done. Also willing to custom fab parts for cost of materials as long as it's not something insanely complicated and you don't plan to re-sell it, my labor is free to my forum buddies. Hit me up! I love to wrench. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-17-2009, 05:30 AM	#29
hrothgarbike Endorsed Joined: May 2009 From: Albany Oregon I Ride: Is it raining? Not the shiny one!	We gotta talk. My first homemade attempt at a GPR damper setup was less than perfect, but workable. I am not a machinist but I can scab things together well enough with my inexpensive tools what with a little wire feed and a magic press lathe Just need to watch the fingers It should be super easy with proper equipment and an operator. Did you make the windscreen brackets on Xunal's EX? (NiNjA laser/CNC cut vertical ones) __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-17-2009, 01:30 PM	#30
EX500 Training Wheels Joined: Jul 2009 From: Independence, OR I Ride: 1990 Kawasaki 500EX-A4	Nah, I don't have an in-house laser. I WISH! Soon, maybe. For now I have a Haas Mini-Mill vertical CNC machining center and a Haas TL-1 CNC lathe, and a myriad of other manually-operated beasts as well as your standard fair like grinders, sanders, saws and the like. The lathe is still shrink-wrapped as our new shop is scheduled for completion next month, and we haven't begun to move in yet. Once we get moved in we will also have a functional sinker EDM for making various oddly shaped cavities and such (not much practical use outside of mold making, but still a cool toy). And if I had made Xunal's brackets, they wouldn't be so messy I don't frak around when it comes to quality. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-20-2009, 01:55 PM	#31
ooeddym Endorsed Joined: Jun 2009 From: Adair Village, OR I Ride: cbr 1000 rr	I have this. If you have problems with those pesky links on your chain that seem to be wiggling around, no problem. Lets weld them. Tired of having to tighten your spoke wheels, I can fix that too. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2009, 01:23 PM	#32
elton Pit Crew Joined: Aug 2008 From: Siletz,Oregon I Ride: 2006 dr-z 400sm	a welder would be nice to have __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by elton; 09-13-2009 at 01:34 PM..


09-13-2009, 01:36 PM	#33
ooeddym Endorsed Joined: Jun 2009 From: Adair Village, OR I Ride: cbr 1000 rr	I have been wanting one for several years and finally broke down an bought one. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-13-2009, 11:52 AM	#34
Bravura Moderator Joined: Jun 2007 From: Corvallis, Oregon I Ride: '07 Triumph America "sport-cruiser" & '06 Ninja 650R	Wheel Balancer I changed my rear tire on the Triumph last night and I'll be swapping out both tires on the Ninja next week. Anyone have a wheel balancer I could borrow for about a week? Otherwise, I was thinking of buying the harbor freight wheel balancer (for the amount I'm going to use it). Eureka!! Why pay 15 cents for a washer when you can just drill a hole in a quarter? http://roadstarclinic.com/content/view/83/130/ -- __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Bravura; 10-13-2009 at 01:22 PM..


10-18-2009, 10:56 PM	#35
Bravura Moderator Joined: Jun 2007 From: Corvallis, Oregon I Ride: '07 Triumph America "sport-cruiser" & '06 Ninja 650R	Seating a tire bead... I replaced the rear tire on my Triumph. I got my old tire off, the new tire on and I haven't had any problem filling the tire and having it hold air. I filled it to 60psi, replaced the valve core and refilled it to 40 psi. I ran my finger around the outside of the rim and it feels like it's seated, it holds air with no leaks (soapy water test). However, the tire bead never did 'pop' when I filled it. I've deflated the tire several times, pushed it off the rim and refilled it again with the same results, no 'pop'. Does a tire bead have to 'pop' to set the bead? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-18-2009, 11:28 PM	#36
10guy Pit Crew Joined: Jan 2009 From: North Albay I Ride: Tengai, V-Strom, and KLX439	I assume you are using a lubricant like soapy water? If so then you may not get a real "pop" upon bead setting. It is normal. It also depends on how fast you fill the tire, which is related to the valve stem size and air hose capacity etc. Once again, it is normal for a tire to set without a "pop". If it really bothers you crank up the pressure a bit, come on down and we'll fire up the two stage, I bet we can get a "pop" out of it Just be careful with those new tires. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-02-2009, 08:51 AM	#37
tbolt Endorsed Joined: Oct 2008 From: Corvallis, OR I Ride: Suzuki SV650	Does anyone have a drill press and/or the ability to drill holes in a precise location? I'm rigging up a bracket adapter for my GPS and need some holes drilled through a 1/16" aluminum plate. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter