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Forum: The Garage 05-19-2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 617
Posted By redprimo
I've seen some bronze molds used for ladling...

I've seen some bronze molds used for ladling molten glass into, but the glass is removed from the mold after a short time and annealed by itself. I've also seen a bronze mold for blowing a bottle. ...
Forum: The Garage 05-18-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 617
Posted By redprimo
The community college where I teach part time...

The community college where I teach part time offers bronze casting in the art department. It is a great wsy to get started without having to buy/build a bunch of equipment without having any idea...
Forum: Thumpers 05-18-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 122,221
Posted By redprimo
I forgot to add that all the wet sump xl/xr 500...

I forgot to add that all the wet sump xl/xr 500 bikes are all 6v, however the same motor in the Ascot was 12v
Forum: Thumpers 05-18-2013, 09:58 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 122,221
Posted By redprimo
Is your bike a RFVC dry sump engine? If so your...

Is your bike a RFVC dry sump engine? If so your correct about it being a one year only model. It actually has more in common with the later xr600 than the earlier Xl500. and that may be a direction...
Forum: The Garage 05-12-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 706
Posted By redprimo
Liquid rubbing compound and a tooth brush works...

Liquid rubbing compound and a tooth brush works wonders on faded prefer coat and grungy but not corroded zink plated spokes.
Forum: The Garage 05-12-2013, 10:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 751
Posted By redprimo
Heat will soften/weaken it. a good heat gun or...

Heat will soften/weaken it. a good heat gun or propane torch in a well ventilated area should do the trick. But you might check with the radiator repair shop first, their dip tank might take care...
Forum: The Garage 05-10-2013, 10:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,934
Posted By redprimo
Its seems to me that since the dmv has no record...

Its seems to me that since the dmv has no record of who owns or purchased the bike and since it has not been reported stolen you should hypothetically be able to saunter into your local dmv and...
Forum: The Garage 05-08-2013, 09:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 918
Posted By redprimo
+1 for the original cordless driver.

+1 for the original cordless driver.
Forum: The Garage 04-30-2013, 07:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 332
Posted By redprimo
The sand or aquarium rock method works but will...

The sand or aquarium rock method works but will only remove rust where the grains can touch.

Evaporust is not a harsh chemical, out won't damage paint or your skin and out can be purchased at...
Forum: The Garage 04-27-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 765
Posted By redprimo
Where I teach we have a scissors type scroll...

Where I teach we have a scissors type scroll shear and it is fairly easy to get accurate results with minimal practice. I've never used the other type of throatless shear.
Forum: The Garage 04-26-2013, 08:08 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,674
Posted By redprimo
Over the years I've had the chance to use just...

Over the years I've had the chance to use just about every brand of driver except festool,, I guess I don't have any friends with deep pockets. I own a fifteen year old Panasonic and I like it so...
Forum: Thumpers 04-22-2013, 11:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 280
Posted By redprimo
My 1980 Xl500s came to me with a 38mm Mikuni on...

My 1980 Xl500s came to me with a 38mm Mikuni on it. Not sure how much of a plug and play swap it is as I have never seen the stock carb set up. Who ever made the swap on my bike butchered the air...
Forum: Thumpers 04-22-2013, 07:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 281
Posted By redprimo
going rates for boring a Thumper?

I've got to have a couple of cylinders bored out and I was wondering what the range of rates is in different shops is. The cylinder in question is from a Honda CT90 and it is currently 50mm and I...
Forum: The Garage 04-17-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 16,709
Posted By redprimo
That robot needs a video post, wouldn't mind...

That robot needs a video post, wouldn't mind seeing more build photos either
Forum: The Garage 04-17-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,173
Posted By redprimo
From a marketing standpoint a two speed tear hub...

From a marketing standpoint a two speed tear hub would be easier to make available as a bolt on cross platform product than any Venezuelans. Even of you come up with a cool innovative stand idea...
Forum: The Garage 04-14-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 717
Posted By redprimo
Ive never packed a muffler unless the stinger on...

Ive never packed a muffler unless the stinger on my old baja bug counts. Could some of you guys that do this post some pics. I will be making an exhaust system that will include a muffler and could...
Forum: The Garage 04-14-2013, 10:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,173
Posted By redprimo
A lot of modern dual sports have somewhat road...

A lot of modern dual sports have somewhat road oriented gearing with a first gear that won't allow super slow creeping. One of the realy neat features of the old honda ct90's is their sub trany's...
Forum: The Garage 04-09-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 3,496
Views: 419,037
Posted By redprimo
In California a full tank of argon runs about...

In California a full tank of argon runs about $120.

For those that are prone to melting power cables on water cooled TIG Torches they make a brass fitting that has a fuseable link that melts...
Forum: The Garage 04-01-2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 761
Posted By redprimo
Did you anneal the tubing or heat it up and try...

Did you anneal the tubing or heat it up and try expanding it while red hot. I'm just curious because I have my first exhaust project comming up and I will be using stainless tubing.

Id love to...
Forum: The Garage 03-30-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 16,709
Posted By redprimo
I have no problems sharing my process with others...

I have no problems sharing my process with others for two reasons. First is that someone might see how I’m doing things and tell me a better way, and second is that I have learned a great deal from...
Forum: The Garage 03-28-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 16,709
Posted By redprimo
Last week I posted some pics of the fabrication...

Last week I posted some pics of the fabrication process of a barstool and promised a pic of the finished product, well her it is.
...
Forum: The Garage 03-22-2013, 11:16 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 16,709
Posted By redprimo
I was going to wait until I finished this project...

I was going to wait until I finished this project before posting it here but I thought you could use a bit of support in keeping this thread going. The metal fabrication work I do is a bit different...
Forum: The Garage 03-22-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,329
Posted By redprimo
How about some peal and stick rubberized roof...

How about some peal and stick rubberized roof flashing. I get some at the local box store that is 10" wide. if the sustrate is clean and you don't streatch it when you apply it, it sticks very well...
Forum: The Garage 03-17-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 846
Posted By redprimo
I've been watching this thread with interest...

I've been watching this thread with interest because one of the next tasks onmy 1980 xl500s restoration is the exhaust system. I'm a big fan of the right tool for the job but at the same time i'm...
Forum: The Garage 03-06-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,839
Posted By redprimo
In San Jose the home owner is responsable for the...

In San Jose the home owner is responsable for the sewer pipe out to the main unless there is a clean out in the lateral which must be located within "X" feet of the curb. When I had problems with a...
Forum: The Garage 02-20-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,993
Posted By redprimo
MMO has many uses and for some I have no doubt...

MMO has many uses and for some I have no doubt that it is an excelent choice. However as a diesel fuel addative it is not a good choice. not only does it not do any good it actually does do harm....
Forum: Old's Cool 02-19-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 482
Posted By redprimo
Does sound like a fuel problem. have you checked...

Does sound like a fuel problem. have you checked the petcock filter screen? Ive got a Mikuni on my Xl500 so I'm not familiar with the stock carb, but I've had to clean old carbs more than once...
Forum: The Garage 02-18-2013, 01:22 AM
Replies: 3,496
Views: 419,037
Posted By redprimo
JAFO, you're over thinking things. 600lbs is only...

JAFO, you're over thinking things. 600lbs is only 150lbs/wheel and it looks like the cart in the link would handle that much. I think you could use a piece of 1/4" black pipe (house hold gas...
Forum: The Garage 02-14-2013, 09:19 PM
Replies: 3,496
Views: 419,037
Posted By redprimo
that trailer belongs to my neighbor and it seems...

that trailer belongs to my neighbor and it seems like every time I borrow it I have to repair the lights. This time I repaired one of his chainsaws in exchange for using the trailer. I've got two...
Forum: Old's Cool 02-12-2013, 09:01 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 20,396
Posted By redprimo
I was wondering when one of these would make into...

I was wondering when one of these would make into this thread. The P11 is one of my favorite bikes. My dad had one of the first ones, literaly he had one of the first 10 made, and used to scare the...
Forum: The Garage 02-08-2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 3,496
Views: 419,037
Posted By redprimo
No worries about the 50A outlet. The torch I...

No worries about the 50A outlet. The torch I have is only rated for 250A but more importantly what I will be fabricating with will be mostly 1/8" or less mild steel. I opted for the big old beast...
Forum: The Garage 02-06-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 3,496
Views: 419,037
Posted By redprimo
A while back I posted a request for opinions of...

A while back I posted a request for opinions of some of the newer inverter welders because I was trying to decide between one of those and an old miller 300. yesterday I stole the welder below for...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-29-2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 508
Posted By redprimo
I think a front wheel from a 78 cr will bolt...

I think a front wheel from a 78 cr will bolt right up and uses the same brake drum tab on the forks, I'm not 100% sure so double check that thats the year.
Forum: Thumpers 01-28-2013, 01:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 295
Posted By redprimo
Not much is available that is made specific to...

Not much is available that is made specific to your bike. The bike did come with a skid plate and there is a rear rack that I think was either an option or was an aftermarket part. If you do a...
Forum: Thumpers 01-28-2013, 01:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 282
Posted By redprimo
Another fix is to buy one of these...

Another fix is to buy one of these http://dratv.com/newoffroheas.html then cut out the whole socket portion and silicone it into the back of your original bulb. This gives you the look of the...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-28-2013, 12:39 AM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 353,122
Posted By redprimo
I have a clymer manual for my xl500 and it has...

I have a clymer manual for my xl500 and it has all the important stuff you need for any major task. That said It can aso be a bit confusing because it also covers the early wet sump dsign the later...
Forum: The Garage 01-24-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,088
Posted By redprimo
Have you tried contacting spyderco? They have...

Have you tried contacting spyderco? They have taken a couple of customer designs into production in the past. I've been carying one of their knives every day for 20 years. I still have my first one...
Forum: Thumpers 01-20-2013, 10:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 354
Posted By redprimo
Ive got a set on one of my ct 90s. Kind of hard...

Ive got a set on one of my ct 90s. Kind of hard to say how any tire handles on a bike that tops out at 45mph and has the suspension of a pogo stick. They ride a bit smoother than the irc trials...
Forum: The Garage 01-20-2013, 10:11 AM
Replies: 409
Views: 51,302
Posted By redprimo
The open time depends more on the temp and how...

The open time depends more on the temp and how much catalyst you rage gold is about the same as the other brands. where you will notice the difference is that it has a finer texture so it spreads...
Forum: Thumpers 01-19-2013, 10:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 234
Posted By redprimo
On most old bikes if you leave the pet cock on...

On most old bikes if you leave the pet cock on when not riding it a little bit of gas will still flow into the carb causing the float bowl to overflow. The gas is coming out the float bowl overflow...
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