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#1
Turning Wrenches / Re: Fuel starvation 75RD350
March 06, 2024, 12:19:31 PM
Thanks much, those are good quality reproductions.
#2
With Uni pods, the boots get removed along with the airbox. Uni makes clamp-ons (pods) and one that goes in the stock airbox.
#3
I've sold these reproduction neutral switches for a while now. I'm looking to get some feedback on them. General feedback is welcome, but mainly interested to know if you've experienced any cracks at the screw mounts and if the switch is making it harder to shift by putting too much pressure on the drum. Or any leaks. I haven't gotten a single complaint or any returns other than one guy that said it was harder to shift.



Link to part on EC
#4
Turning Wrenches / Re: wrist pin press
February 11, 2024, 10:56:53 AM
Guess I mis-read that on the in/out, but generally IMO you don't really need one, maybe if it's seized and a real mess, but if things are that bad maybe time for full rebuild. You can use a block of wood to support the rod if you're that concerned. Never bent a rod tapping out a wrist pin and don't recall anyone that has or any posts/customers where that's happened. And sometimes they get hung up going in and need a light tap too. Maybe I should but it's just a tool I've never found necessary.  :twocents:
#5
Turning Wrenches / Re: wrist pin press
February 10, 2024, 05:17:16 PM
There are piston pin pullers, but you really don't need one. Lube it up, press in with your hands or lightly tap in.

https://www.economycycle.com/shop/tools-hardware/wrenches-pliers-related/piston-pin-puller-tool/

#6
Condolences to you and family Jim. Cool Porsche, little time capsule!
#8
Turning Wrenches / Re: tach cable oil leak
October 15, 2023, 12:19:05 PM
just a couple orings in there, just call in your order if that's all you need, we can give you a break on the shipping 224-430-7971
 
https://www.economycycle.com/shop/yamaha-rd250350400r5ds6ds7-parts/frame-related/controls-cables-handlebars-related/speedotach-parts/yamaha-tachometer-drive-seal-kit-rd350-rd400-rd250-r5-ds7/
#9
Turning Wrenches / Re: Refinishing Pipes…
September 20, 2023, 12:48:31 PM
We still plan on doing them, but no timeline at the moment. I'll definitely announce them when the time is right.
#10
Turning Wrenches / Re: RD350 Oil pump seal
September 14, 2023, 01:00:05 PM
There's 2 seals that are very similar in size, the shaft seal and priming wheel seal. Look at the numbers, you want the one that says 21, the other one says 22 and won't fit. The 21 will push right in with little force.
#11
General Chatter / Re: Happy Birthday Evans Ward
September 11, 2023, 12:24:12 PM
Happy Birthday Evans
#12
General Chatter / Re: Favorite new tool
September 05, 2023, 12:51:06 PM
Quote from: Djg8493 on September 05, 2023, 11:48:17 AMIt's funny this just came up as I was using one for the first time last week at work.  I did the same thing in thinking it wasn't working and figured the battery was dead.  I was trying to use it manually when my engineer laughed at me.

yeah once you get past that initial wtf moment, the learning curve is pretty quick
#13
General Chatter / Re: Favorite new tool
August 31, 2023, 12:10:13 PM
Quote from: 2steve on August 27, 2023, 04:24:13 PMSo John,
Does this have the fine control that you would need to use with JIS screws on our carbs and intake boot clamps without stripping out the screw heads?

Yes I use it with JIS bits, very controlled and precise, I'll make a video if I get chance. I do lots of carbs with them, not enough room to do manifolds (I use a torque wrench for those), fine for intake boot clamps. No stripping of screw heads, it has a tactile feel so you always know where you are in terms of torque, you can feel the resistance. You can slow it down to a crawl so it never walks out of the heads.
#14
General Chatter / Favorite new tool
August 26, 2023, 05:21:44 PM
Gyroscopic driver by Dewalt. What new sorcery is this?

This thing is really cool and quickly became one of my favorite "go to" tools. No forward or reverse switch, motion activated 0-430 rpm, just tilt in the direction need to go, tilt more it goes faster, tilt less it slows down. Accurate and controlled, easy to use to get the direction and speed you need. You can drive a bolt/screw really fast at first to get most of the threads in and then slow it down to a crawl when it's almost seated, and without stopping to change speed. Or quickly change direction without taking the bit off the fastener by just tilting the other direction. Adjustable 15 position torque settings, adjustable 2 position handle straight or pistol grip. Bright ring of focused LED's on the fastener, and 3 Led's on the driver for battery charge state, lasts me for days with lots of use. Quick change 1/4" bits.

It's a little strange at first, you squeeze the button and nothing happens, I thought it was defective, I bought two of them and the 2nd one did the same thing, so I decided to read the instructions. Once you get the hang if it though you'll really like it. About a hundred bucks, worth every penny.



#15
Turning Wrenches / Re: T-500 Oil Lines
August 13, 2023, 01:21:17 AM
Quote from: m in sc on August 12, 2023, 07:51:35 PMjohn can you get the check valves? I didnt know you carried the banjo fittings.

yeah those are cool, I'm sure I can get them.