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81 cafe RE-build from Qc

Discussion in 'The Garage' started by oli36, May 15, 2015.

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  1. Jul 17, 2015 #61
    xschris

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    I use a gravity fed gun for all my soda stuff. Makes carb and parts cleaning quick and easy. :)
     
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  2. Jul 17, 2015 #62
    oli36

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    I was suprised too ! I heard people using this method to clean parts but i wasn't sure of its effectiveness to remove paint ... Well i was not disappointed

    xschris
    Nice ! I'll try it next time ! Those kinds of guns aren't that expensive ?
    Just saw some video and it seems to work very well !
     
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  3. Jul 18, 2015 #63
    xschris

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    I have two. One for beads and one for baking soda. Paid $10 for one at a yard sale and I think $40 for the other which was new. The thing is to have a large enough compressor. Mine is 26 gal 150 psi but the cfm is low (4 at 90 psi) so it takes a while to keep gun at 80-90 psi where I blast at.
     

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  4. Jul 18, 2015 #64
    oli36

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    Size matters they say !?! Here I have a 120 gal at 150 psi, the larger the bigger lol :D


    Update

    And the result of the upper triple tree after being painted with VHT roll bar/cage mat black paint.

    [​IMG]
     
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  5. Jul 18, 2015 #65
    xschris

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    Looks good:) A 120 gal tank would be a overkill for what I do:laugh:
     
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  6. Jul 22, 2015 #66
    oli36

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    Update

    Just got some new cheapos bar end mirrors in the mail yesturday !
    They look really good and pretty solid for 20$ a pair !

    [​IMG]
     
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  7. Jul 22, 2015 #67
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    I have the same mirrors. I'd suggest wrapping the mounting tube in friction tape to ensure a snug fit.
     
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  8. Jul 22, 2015 #68
    oli36

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    In fact the fitment is so tight at the moment that i have to drill the end of my clips on just to get them in !
     
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  9. Jul 22, 2015 #69
    levdir

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    Well, problem solved then! :D
     
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  10. Jul 29, 2015 #70
    oli36

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    So i cut my cable and i found a cable end like this !


    [​IMG]


    Not sure on how to proceed, anyone had any experiences with these ?

    Thanks

    Ohhhh ! Last question anyone knows how long of cable i need to leave between the end ( like the image) and the end of the housing of the cable ?
     
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  11. Aug 12, 2015 #71
    oli36

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    *So i have a friend who's going to get the cable back together

    *I bought a new speedo !

    [​IMG]
    But im not sure what that piece is for (on the old one) ?
    [​IMG]

    Looking like a resistance or a fuse not sure ? Do i need to keep it?
     
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  12. Aug 12, 2015 #72
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    I think that's part of the auto cancel flashers. Useless with the new speedo.
     
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  13. Aug 13, 2015 #73
    oli36

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    Thanks for the reply.

    Why is it useless ? What's the new speedo is changing with the auto cancel ?
    Yes, i'm a noob ahahah
     
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  14. Aug 13, 2015 #74
    xschris

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    The new speedo is not designed to use it.
     
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  15. Aug 13, 2015 #75
    oli36

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    Ohhh now i see ! Thank you guys, you're all really helpfull thanks a lot :D
     
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  16. Sep 12, 2015 #76
    oli36

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    Just a picture

    [​IMG]
     
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  17. Sep 12, 2015 #77
    levdir

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    Looks great! I really like the colour.
     
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  18. Sep 14, 2015 #78
    oli36

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    Thanks ! I still need to put black exhaust wrap on it !

    It's for sale btw :(
     
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  19. Oct 4, 2015 #79
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    Delete please
     
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  20. Oct 4, 2015 #80
    xschris

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    The neutral safety relay is to disable the e-start from engaging. I has nothing to do with the ignition. Blue smoke is oil burning. Smoke coming out of the carbs is a intake valve not sealing, out of time motor or bad rings.
     
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