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Topic: Soldering 101 |
elecky
Replies: 10
Views: 11634
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Forum: Tech Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 6:56 am Subject: Soldering 101 |
| The purpose of flux isn't to clean the joint to be soldered, it should already be clean. The use of flux is to stop the joint oxidising from the heat of the soldering iron which can inhibit proper bon ... |
Topic: radiator cooling fan |
elecky
Replies: 4
Views: 4783
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 7:19 am Subject: radiator cooling fan |
| Having a higher volume fan will not cool any lower in temp as it's controlled by the thermostat and temp switch, but could cool it down faster. Maybe try to locate another temp sensor which cuts the f ... |
Topic: Cable protecting, convoluted tubing. |
elecky
Replies: 1
Views: 3858
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 4:36 am Subject: Cable protecting, convoluted tubing. |
I stuffed up , that was supposed to go into "wire sheath replacement" thread. |
Topic: Cable protecting, convoluted tubing. |
elecky
Replies: 1
Views: 3858
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 4:31 am Subject: Cable protecting, convoluted tubing. |
| Sorry to be late to get into the conversation. Might I suggest not using tape to bind cables and use split tubing instead as it allows the cables to move enough to not fatigue and break. |
Topic: Harley... |
elecky
Replies: 17
Views: 21308
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 11:13 pm Subject: Harley... |
The HD Chuckle
Thoughts of dinosaurs come to mind
When I hear their noise, then turn to find
An aging tractor, with but two wheels
Then I wonder how, an Aussie feels
When riding on, an old worl ... |
Topic: k1100lt burning oil bad! need input |
elecky
Replies: 7
Views: 12950
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 6:51 am Subject: k1100lt burning oil bad! need input |
| I have a 1999 K1100 ex police bike which burnt oil when the previous 2nd owner rode it. He made the burning of oil worse by failing to service the bike regularly, and it burnt even more when I purchas ... |
Topic: How's this for an OMG moment!! |
elecky
Replies: 9
Views: 11678
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Forum: Tech Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 5:16 am Subject: How's this for an OMG moment!! |
| Had the same near disaster on my R100rt a few years ago. I had my wife on the back and all the "essential junk" she carried when we toured at that time. Including full top box and side panni ... |
Topic: 1996 K1100RS side stand switch |
elecky
Replies: 20
Views: 20500
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 7:09 am Subject: 1996 K1100RS side stand switch |
| Mine is a K1100 1999 model and is an ex-police bike, they have the side stand switch bypassed to allow the bike to idle while they write up a ticket, and are then able to jump back on with the motor s ... |
Topic: dying electrics |
elecky
Replies: 8
Views: 9102
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 5:15 am Subject: dying electrics |
| It is important the alternator warning light comes on when the ignition is on and then goes fully out once the motor is running above idle. The light is not just here to tell you it's charging, the gl ... |
Topic: Inspiring |
elecky
Replies: 7
Views: 8190
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 5:37 pm Subject: Growing Old, it happens to all of us. |
http://www.abc.net.au/austory/specials/onyourbike/default.htm
If you have 30 minutes to spare it is worth watching the full video, or just look at the front page if not, an attitude to never give up ... |
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