Maybe I'll call it Threedom
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Re: Maybe I'll call it Threedom
Thanks, Tim.
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
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Re: Maybe I'll call it Threedom?
POST #62 a small update (actually HUGE in my mind)
My fuel tank is now correctly and completely cleaned and sealed with POR15. Quite an ordeal, but satisfying to no end!!
The first photo was taken through the filler neck. UPDATE! 8/01/2021. POR15 is still doing its job!
I half expected to see an ALIEN show up in this shot. ( where's Sigourney Weaver? ) OR, this might be a sonogram? The second photo was taken through the fuel level sender hole.
I had unknowingly reamed too far into the main fuel supply tube, with a section of an old clutch cable chucked in a drill motor, and its protruding end then destroyed the debris screen.
The reserve supply tube screen wasn't damaged..... I never got the "reamer" that far in to damage it.
( Note how the reserve supply tube arches up and back down as it passes under the destroyed main screen on its way to the reserve pickup screen?.)
You will inevitably get liquid POR15 tank sealer on the strainer screens.
Solution? Don't panic .
Simply, Blast pressurized air through both fuel delivery pipes on the petcock mounting pad while the sealer is still fluid . IMPORTANT!
Be absolutely sure that all the cleaning liquids have been completely purged out of the fuel pickup tubes before the POR15 fuel tank sealer is poured into the tank.
The POR15 sealer won't adhere to a damp or wet surface.
My fuel tank is now correctly and completely cleaned and sealed with POR15. Quite an ordeal, but satisfying to no end!!
The first photo was taken through the filler neck. UPDATE! 8/01/2021. POR15 is still doing its job!
I half expected to see an ALIEN show up in this shot. ( where's Sigourney Weaver? ) OR, this might be a sonogram? The second photo was taken through the fuel level sender hole.
I had unknowingly reamed too far into the main fuel supply tube, with a section of an old clutch cable chucked in a drill motor, and its protruding end then destroyed the debris screen.
The reserve supply tube screen wasn't damaged..... I never got the "reamer" that far in to damage it.
( Note how the reserve supply tube arches up and back down as it passes under the destroyed main screen on its way to the reserve pickup screen?.)
You will inevitably get liquid POR15 tank sealer on the strainer screens.
Solution? Don't panic .
Simply, Blast pressurized air through both fuel delivery pipes on the petcock mounting pad while the sealer is still fluid . IMPORTANT!
Be absolutely sure that all the cleaning liquids have been completely purged out of the fuel pickup tubes before the POR15 fuel tank sealer is poured into the tank.
The POR15 sealer won't adhere to a damp or wet surface.
Last edited by gltriker on Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:44 pm, edited 21 times in total.
Cliff (74yrs )
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
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Re: Maybe I'll call it Threedom?
Today, a fellow nicknamed "Bummer" bent the exhaust pipes for the trike.
I couldn't decide how long to make them, therefore Bummer gave me some extra length so I could tailor the installed appearance. The extra? length actually looks pretty good!! My youngest son told me to leave them that long.
I couldn't decide how long to make them, therefore Bummer gave me some extra length so I could tailor the installed appearance. The extra? length actually looks pretty good!! My youngest son told me to leave them that long.
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Cliff (74yrs )
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
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Re: Maybe I'll call it Threedom?
Those would look nice peeking out from under a small pickup bed with "GoldWing" on the tailgate.
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Re: Maybe I'll call it Threedom?
Steve, I bin thankin bout the pickup bed...... caint do'er. It will be a stretch if do much more than a couple small rear fenders-- just to mount some marker lights on so idiots don't try to run me over again... because, "they didn't see me" !Roady wrote:Those would look nice peeking out from under a small pickup bed with "GoldWing" on the tailgate.
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
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Re: Maybe I'll call it Threedom?
The project's timing belts covers are on.
I removed the radiator when I realized how much easier it would make the covers installation job.
Lotsa hand polishing turned out good enough for who it's for-- me!!
I removed the radiator when I realized how much easier it would make the covers installation job.
Lotsa hand polishing turned out good enough for who it's for-- me!!
Cliff (74yrs )
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
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Re: Maybe I'll call it Threedom?
Where do the batteries go for the Electric Blue Lester?
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Re: Maybe I'll call it Threedom?
sooooo Jeff........ You're thinking the PO displayed a bit too much enthusiasm deciding to paint the Lesters , too?Fred Camper wrote:Where do the batteries go for the Electric Blue Lester?
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"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
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Re: Maybe I'll call it Threedom?
Nope, it looks great in my book. But subtle it is not.
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You should remember that it's peace of mind you're after and not just fixing the machine. R.Pirsig
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Re: Maybe I'll call it Threedom?
It does exactly match the rest of the bike, of course. The fairing stays, but the bags are out.Fred Camper wrote:Nope, it looks great in my book. But subtle it is not.
DayGlo Orange be too much? just kidding!!!
If I had another rear Lester, (I've already been offered one earlier this year, but don't have the cash for it, at this time) I was thinking several months ago how interesting 3 Lesters might look altogether. We'll see how the initial project turns out. in the meantime...... I'm imagining the narrow tires would look way out of proportion with the GM 10bolt, though.
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"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
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Re: Maybe I'll call it Threedom?
Seems like the combination of 10 bolt brakes and tires is better for a trike. It would be good to get some un-sprung weight off back there, but no simple way to do it.
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Re: Maybe I'll call it Threedom?
great thread GLT
Thabnks for taking the time to document it & tell the story.
BTW do not forget to add gear oil
Thabnks for taking the time to document it & tell the story.
BTW do not forget to add gear oil
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Re: Maybe I'll call it Threedom?
I won't forget the gear lube, Tim!!fish wrote:great thread GLT
Thabnks for taking the time to document it & tell the story.
BTW do not forget to add gear oil
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"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
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'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
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Re: Maybe I'll call it Threedom?
this is cool project and you gave awsome naration to it cant wait to find out more .
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Re: Maybe I'll call it Threedom?
Thanks gearhead, there's more to come. The project didn't go back to the dreaded zero state of progress.
I've accomplished little bits here and there since last time I posted. plus, I started the engine again after more than a year, last Thursday. I was just a little tempted to slip it into 1st gear, but resisted the impulse to do so.
There's a few engine performance bugs to correct, most notably a vacuum leak/s issue, before I'll put the seat on and summon my priceless machinist friend and next door neighbor, both to witness the "maiden voyage" of the trike in my yard. It's just been too hot/humid outside for me to think and work, so I skipped the past 3 days.
anyhoo..... early tomorrow I'll get back to it! and take a few photos of progress to post in the coming days.
Before coupling the rearend to the swingarm, for the final time!, the drive pinion retaining nut was Loctited in place and I dumped the whole contents of the Honda 60% Moly grease tube into the driveshaft coupler and bolted them together.
note to Tim-- I did fill the punkin' with 2 qts. of gear oil several days ago
I'd bought and installed 2 new rebuilt calipers w/brackets, 2 new rotors and a set of brake pads from NAPA several weeks ago. I was pleased the 15" wheels' ID was not a clearance issue with the calipers. For the folks familiar with the GM rear disc brake system, you've probably already recognized there's a lot of typically unseen real estate visible where parking brake components, dust shield, etc., are not there any longer. As Jeff had noted in one of the last posts, there's a bunch of unsprung weight back there with that 10 bolt set-up. I'd already pared away a few pounds off the cast component that carried the aforementioned "missing" pieces. A little bit here, a little bit there....
ciao for now!
I've accomplished little bits here and there since last time I posted. plus, I started the engine again after more than a year, last Thursday. I was just a little tempted to slip it into 1st gear, but resisted the impulse to do so.
There's a few engine performance bugs to correct, most notably a vacuum leak/s issue, before I'll put the seat on and summon my priceless machinist friend and next door neighbor, both to witness the "maiden voyage" of the trike in my yard. It's just been too hot/humid outside for me to think and work, so I skipped the past 3 days.
anyhoo..... early tomorrow I'll get back to it! and take a few photos of progress to post in the coming days.
Before coupling the rearend to the swingarm, for the final time!, the drive pinion retaining nut was Loctited in place and I dumped the whole contents of the Honda 60% Moly grease tube into the driveshaft coupler and bolted them together.
note to Tim-- I did fill the punkin' with 2 qts. of gear oil several days ago
I'd bought and installed 2 new rebuilt calipers w/brackets, 2 new rotors and a set of brake pads from NAPA several weeks ago. I was pleased the 15" wheels' ID was not a clearance issue with the calipers. For the folks familiar with the GM rear disc brake system, you've probably already recognized there's a lot of typically unseen real estate visible where parking brake components, dust shield, etc., are not there any longer. As Jeff had noted in one of the last posts, there's a bunch of unsprung weight back there with that 10 bolt set-up. I'd already pared away a few pounds off the cast component that carried the aforementioned "missing" pieces. A little bit here, a little bit there....
ciao for now!
Cliff (74yrs )
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^
RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^
RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
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