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Glad to see you got your fuel leak sorted out. A few injector troubles now eh? I thought you had to replace O-rings a few weeks back.
I like that DRL feature on those spot lights, looks real classy.
With your mechanical repairs and a good wash & wax I’m sure you could make a good pocket full of profit on that Ranger. The kinda vehicle that’s going up in value as they’re hard to replace with an equivalent. Everything new is VERY BIG in comparison. Good luck buddy
Completely unrelated, but the clutch had been slipping on the DR600S the last couple rides, so I’ve ordered OEM replacement friction plates on ebay from Canadian sellers to arrive within 2 weeks, a replacement side cover gasket from UK, and will buy new steel plates from my local dealership (best price), and springs from Fortnine. I’m not sure I need the steel plates and springs, but the bike is also 33-years old, so it prolly wouldnt hurt to replace with all the all other new parts going in. Less than $200 in clutch parts overall.
Got 5.2L/100km (45mpg) on my last tank of commuting. Not too bad, right what the internet had me expect when I was researching this bike.This weekend (and next) in The Shop, James has the FJ on axle stands, installing his lift kit and skids. James made good progress yesterday completing the rear lift, with exception to a spacer bracket for an ABS harness he has to fabricate. The new parts look wicked now they’re outta the box and on his truck! This beast should ride REALLY well when it’s done.
I’d be down to run that tire size, just gotta find rims with 4” backspacing. Only reason I’m sticking with 15’s is that I already have a set (two sets) of rims with proper spacing. I have a set of OEM 17s from my Tacoma, but with 5” BS they don’t clear the UCA or Tie rods. I do not want to run wheel spacers, and the 17s aren’t that cool anyways.
Still trying to sell my Duratracs, know anybody with a mini truck who’s interested?
Got myself an engine hoist yesterday, Mastercraft 2-Ton unit for $200 off kijiji, Practically brand new. Now I’m one big step closer to yanking that donor motor.
I told James he can have 2 weeks (starting Friday) in the shop to install his lift and skids, after that the donor is gonna get a motorectomy, and be on her way to the crusher.
The shop has been slow lately, free time has been dedicated to home renos last couple weekends. I did however squeeze in a repair to my pressure washer. The swivel joint for the hose real broke, so I set about removing it. I cut out the defective joints, barbed the male end, and added a 5/16” cable clamp securing the original pressure tube inside the pressure hose.
I also got $67 in scrap metal this week, and obtained the signed ownership for the brown donor truck. Figure it may put $500-600 in my hand when I scrap it, few more weeks at least. Tried to buy a 2T engine hoist on kijiji, but it sold this morning. Sam says she’ll check facepalm marketplace for me.
How’d the skis run this year? How cold was the lake?
I’m really diggin’ the box on that blue first gen.
Yesterday I got the rest of the HVAC outta my way so I could free the interior wiring harness.
I also confirmed that the 15” rims the donor came on have the proper backspacing for Redee. They are 15” x 7” with 4” BS, so I’ll be able to rock that awesome pizza cutter stance I’ve beeb seeking out, and won’t need the 2” flares to keep me legal. Once my Duratracs sell (posted on kijiji yesterday), I’ll buy a set of 33”x10.5×15 General Grabber X3. The tallest tire I can buy for 15’s which are not KO2s.
Had a chat with Finn on his trip to Ardbeg, and the Knarr may offer up some parts to Redee.
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-tires-rims/mississauga-peel-region/33-duratracs-like-new-on-rims/1618435575
Sold sold sold to the man with the handy trailer said Matt. Got a good split on the chipper, put almost $200 in my pocket!
The chipper lives! Re-cleaned the carb last night and she fired up first pull today. Even chipped some random branches in the yard. Matt has made an ad and got it posted on kijiji already. Here’s to beer money!
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-lawnmower-leaf-blower/oakville-halton-region/mtd-wood-chipper-8-hp-great-condition/1615106582Got Sam’s summer tires swapped over on the caravan, even had a helper run the impact gun for me.
I also pulled the cap off the Taco, much to the delight of the kids. Climbing up in the bed is one of their favourite spring/summer activities haha.
LT80 parts have finished processing and should be on their way as per fortnine’s email this morning. Matt has offered to shine up the plastics while I’m tuning up the motor next week.
Busy day already, nearly beer-o-clock.
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Grabbed a spark plug for the chipper yesterday, and ordered an air filter to be picked up today.
The chipper starts quick and will idle for a minute or two, but the idle speed is all over the place and it won’t come off choke at all. Figure my half-assed carb clean wasn’t good enough and there’s still an obstruction somewhere. I’ll have to pull the carb off and clean it properly.
Picked up a new toy for the kids on the weekend, 1997 Suzuki LT80 atv. Pretty decent shape, a little dirty, and of course “ran when parked” 5 years ago. I got it cheap, pretty confident I could make money on it as-is tomorrow if I wanted.
I ordered a carb kit, battery, air filter and spark plug to get the ball rolling.
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In about an hour last night I got the stuck branch cleared, the tires re-set on the rims (which was by far THE HARDEST PART), the carb cleaned and reinstalled, and fresh oil. The motor fired over on Karb Kleaner, so that was promising. Hoping to pick up a new spark plug and air filter locally tonight after work so I can finish up this little project and Matt can get it sold. So far $0 spent and running.
Damn, you really put that truck to work eh? What’d you have for rear suspension? Barely looks squatted
