Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
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- Pedrotq
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Bought a brake line flaring tool a while ago to make new lines for my GL-1000's.
The tool does DIN & SAE flaring
The tool does DIN & SAE flaring
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- The tool and a 7M roll of 3/16" brake line.
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- Using the position bolt to align the correct depth of the line.
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- Step one is to flare it out to a DIN fitting.
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- By screwing this end right in.
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- It gives the DIN flare.
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Continued
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- Then we use the other end of the bolt to flare it out to an SAE fitting.
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- As such.
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- Slide the screw fitting on and she is ready for the bending process.
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- This is the original contorted line with the screw fitting cut off as i need it that i have to copy.
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- All done and ready to fit so i can flare out the other end in the correct place (yet to be determined).
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
I also fitted the rebuilt carbies using New insulator connector rubbers from Randakk's that are absolutely perfect!
Of course Dixie is keeping a sharp eye on me to make sure i do everything correctly as her life depends on the sidecar to transport her safely about.
Of course Dixie is keeping a sharp eye on me to make sure i do everything correctly as her life depends on the sidecar to transport her safely about.
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- Dixie.
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
that tube bender is pure genius..
I like your flaring tool as well.
I have a snap on double flare tool that I bought 30+ years ago but you need a vise to clamp the bar in.
I like the handle on yours..which gives me an idea.
I like your flaring tool as well.
I have a snap on double flare tool that I bought 30+ years ago but you need a vise to clamp the bar in.
I like the handle on yours..which gives me an idea.
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1986 Yamaha FJ1200
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
For some reason I have been dropped from the mailing list (probably waited too long to say anything due to awe) anyway this comment should get me back on the list. Glad to see you are still at it.
Last edited by Easter on Fri Apr 13, 2018 12:54 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
I've never seen that version of a double flaring tool. Where is the source of that one?
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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- Pedrotq
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
G'day to All
That flaring tool i purchased from e-Bay for $45au
I managed to connect the throttle and choke cables, refit the air box and fit the two radiator fans, also fitted the front brake lines i got from e-bay, they came from a Valkyrie and fit perfectly, just had to make a bracket to mount the spliter.
The exhaust is just held in place by two bolts so i could route the brake line
Most of the time is spent looking for things that have been shifted several times since disassembly.
Happy and safe riding to All, Peter.
That flaring tool i purchased from e-Bay for $45au
I managed to connect the throttle and choke cables, refit the air box and fit the two radiator fans, also fitted the front brake lines i got from e-bay, they came from a Valkyrie and fit perfectly, just had to make a bracket to mount the spliter.
The exhaust is just held in place by two bolts so i could route the brake line
Most of the time is spent looking for things that have been shifted several times since disassembly.
Happy and safe riding to All, Peter.
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- My new squiggly sidecar brake line.
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- The other end. I have not worked out the angle or height to bend and cut it before flaring.
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- As she sits now.
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- The big silver thing in the middle is the brake line bracket made from 2" flat Aluminium bar.
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Great work on the brake lines Peter. I just want you to know that I'm stealing your bending tool idea.
Question, would copper tubing work/hold up for use as brake lines?
Question, would copper tubing work/hold up for use as brake lines?
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Not regular copper but most auto parts stores now carry a copper/nickel line. Works well. Bends easy. Doesn't rust.BikeMaine wrote:Great work on the brake lines Peter. I just want you to know that I'm stealing your bending tool idea.
Question, would copper tubing work/hold up for use as brake lines?
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1976 Goldwing Super Sport
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1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
does it look like straight copper on the outside?. So it could be polished?robin1731 wrote:Not regular copper but most auto parts stores now carry a copper/nickel line. Works well. Bends easy. Doesn't rust.BikeMaine wrote:Great work on the brake lines Peter. I just want you to know that I'm stealing your bending tool idea.
Question, would copper tubing work/hold up for use as brake lines?
.
Kevin
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Bike looks kind of cool naked. I have a 1500 setting on my back patio that a friend gave me. Been wondering what to do with it, maybe a "streamliner"?
Bikes at present:
83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
This is something that i want to do to a 15, just have to pick one up that has hit the deck and only has Tupperware damage.
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- Naked 1500 in the GL-1000 styling.
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
This one is a bit "spare" but has some very clever ideas.
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Bikes at present:
83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Yes, I've done some fuel lines with it and just a little polishing makes them look very nice.BikeMaine wrote:does it look like straight copper on the outside?. So it could be polished?robin1731 wrote:Not regular copper but most auto parts stores now carry a copper/nickel line. Works well. Bends easy. Doesn't rust.BikeMaine wrote:Great work on the brake lines Peter. I just want you to know that I'm stealing your bending tool idea.
Question, would copper tubing work/hold up for use as brake lines?
.
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1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
G'day to All
I had to re-design the front brake line bracket that i made as it interfered with the speedo cable and fairing bracket on full extremities.
I had to re-design the front brake line bracket that i made as it interfered with the speedo cable and fairing bracket on full extremities.
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- Bracket Mkii.
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- Flip side.
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- Crush tubes through both the plastic and new bracket.
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- Ah, that's better.
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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