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Ugggh I hate when I do that. Did that with the Katana while removing the tank from the bike, pissed out all over the bike, myself and the workbench. Spilling gas in the shop sucks enough, the fumes take a while to dissipate from my shop. Pull the drain plug too, I would figure the crankcase is filled with gas too.
Haha that’s awesome!!
I bet you could improve on your last motor swap time. 2-days is plenty impressive, same day would be timelapse video worthy!!Ha quite different from the connie indeed. The entire sled only weighs 155 pounds. And because its so long, it’s very easy to manhandle around… I got it up on my workbench by myself. My sand blasting cabinet @ 60 pounds is way more awkward to put up there.
As for the seal, I’m sure I “put it somewhere” so I could remember to measure the ID/OD or something like that. But you’re right, I’ll find it minutes after unpacking the new one.
I envy those like yourself who can swing a hammer for constructive purposes. Demo’s are all I’m really good at inside the home haha. Fixing is one skill, constructing a whole other that eludes me haha.
I really don’t know how I forgot the oil, but it should be here soon. Then I really have no excuse for slacking.
I gotta call from the Suzuki dealer today that all my parts have arrived. I think I still need to order one exhaust seal from them. When I pulled the motor from the frame there were two seals present, now one has disappeared.
Does Melissa do home renos with you when she’s working afts?
Last night in The Shop, I startec into the MiniZ again, trying to uncover the source of NO SPARK condition. Unfortunately the ONLY thing I can check without yanking the motor is the plug. The ignition coil and the lamp coils are behind the fan cover, which is too close to the tunnel to remove. All I can do is pull the motor out, then test resistance of all the coils on the bench. This woulda been a 5-minute job had the fan cover and starter recoil be removeable where they sit. Figure I need 2-3” of clearance to pull the covers, and I have exactly 18mm, shit.
I was pretty impressed considering all 3 sets are Chinese knock-offs! I have two boards from Princess Auto, paid $70 for the pair. James has four boards off Amazon, paid similar amounts.
A few nubs have been removed from tire spin, but they are still holding together.Today in The Shop, nothing but a tracking number from FortNine. I ordered the choke cable and a carb kit for the MiniZ, and 1L of #10 fork oil for the DR600! I got the fork seals and seal driver in October or November, but didn’t get oil then (why not?).
Plan is to put the MiniZ together, thoroughly test it (or perhaps my kids will), then regain some momentum on the DR. Seems like painting the engine is the task that broke this camels back. It is still not done, and I’m no closer than I was before Christmas. Blahhhhh….A couple vids from a “No Exit” tour James and I went on. Pretty slow avg speed, measured in car-lengths per minute.
Holy progress Steve! That franken-connie is flying together. How different are the two frames between ‘94 & ‘02? Or just component upgrades (forks, triple tree)?
Thats a great deal for the tank setup! I aid $50-$70 for just a petcock alone for a Kawi cruiser in the sunmer.
I’m glad my DR doesnt have a locking fuel cap, I’m tired of sourcing keys and locks haha.
Jeep bumper turned out great! Simple and effective. I don’t mind watching Jeep builds, I just enjoy watching the fabrication!! Keep it coming Evan, looking forward to seeing your new front bumper for the LC.
Went and practiced snow recoveries with my buddy James yesterday for a couple hours. Had a blast! Legs are pretty sore from climbing the hill and setting up traction boards over and over
@DieselDude thanks for the introduction to your fleet. Quite the impressive collection, I appreciate your commitment to collecting! You started before I was born….and I’ve sold too many already haha. Carl, Bert, Jessie & Rocky are all pulling at my strings. That drift truck would be tons of fun to build.
How long did the round trip road trip take you and your son?
For the most part I like working on sleds, I am just not too keen to own one haha. They are proper fast, but I HATE being cold outside, and triple-digit speed equals cold bones haha. Too much work to ride them too, I need lazier transport.
I do charge labour. Sometimes a flat rate, sometimes hourly ($40/per), sometimes nothing…it’s a complicated system only written down on my eyelids haha. I really only charge to fix things with engines, atvs/bikes/sleds mowers/chainsaws generators.
I don’t charge when my buddies wrench with me here. Couple of my buddies are keen to wrench but lack tools / lights and floor space.
I’ll often diagnose, or do simple fixes for free (like a stuck hood latch, brake inspection or replacing fuses). I don’t charge my immediate neighbours for “can you take a quick look at this doohickey?”, and I don’t charge to fix things for their wives or kids, which is bicycles mainly.I put $33 of plugs in that sled, had to drive 3km to the store to get them. I bumped up the idle speed a bit, and spent 10 mins on fastening the seat to the tunnel using one M6 nut and a length of strap (freebies lying around the shop). I charged my buddy $50, he brought me +6 tall boys also. 😁
The MiniZ runs, but is hard to start when cold (+50 pulls). My buddies 4-y/o son pulled the knob clean off the choke cable ($70 before tax) and I’ll put a new plug in it too. If it starts well I’ll stop there, otherwise I’ll set sights on the carb looking for air/fuel leaks, or a partially clogged jet. Will prolly have 1-2 hours total on the MiniZ by the time it’s out of here.
Those are some meaty tires! Holy crap. I doubt my 250 could even turn those treads haha.
Great ideas for lightening the next trailer (should current sell). I’ve never pulled a trailer offroad, would imagine it eats up a lot of power dragging that dead weight. The 4WD Action buys sure make it look easy eh?
