Recent content by zorpman

Trying to remove something (sandblast grit) with something (air or solvent) requires that the something that is being removed (sandblast grit) be suspended in what is removing it (air or solvent). Massive amounts of the remover (air or solvent) is better at removing something especially (as is...

Soap and water and a brush. Repeat. final clean-up with thinner on a rag. Japanese aluminum castings are infamous for holding blaster grit.

Because of the 25 pgs of "safety warnings" in the front of a weekwaker manual we tend to ignore and lot of safety concerns that SHOULD concern us. When messing with wet cell batteries WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES; RUBBER GLOVES; AND HAVE BAKING SODA AND RUNNING WATER NEARBY. NO OPEN FLAMES (Hydrogen...

Old Japanese disk brakes tend to drag on the rotor. This creates heat. If there is ANY air or water in the brake fluid it expands with the heat and the problem increases exponentially as the fluid pressure is applied to the pads through the calipers. Brake drag increases and can lead to a fully...

Hi there, I'll do the $150.00 USD if you can ship from U.S. Or I'll offer $175.00 USD SHIPPED to 87047 (New Mexico, US). THX JG

put a used axle or wood block between the rear frame forks to keep them from being squished (same to front forks if they are attached to trees. Easy to build a box out of 2x6s and plywood sides. Home Depot or Lowes will do most of the cuts for free and using drywall screws and a drill will...

The consensus in the motoring world is that it is impossible (minus maybe ultrasonic cleaning) to completely remove blasting media from the internals of an engine (or to keep blasting media out of the inside of an engine being blasted on the outside). This being true, it is essential to use a...

Getting tires for 19" is more and more problematic. As a Norton Commando owner I know. It you are going to re-rim a spoked hub I would certainly go with 17", the standard sport-touring size for about the last 15 years.

Hi, I'll take them. Give me a ping. JG

Since the thread has been hijacked anyway (I am guilty as charged) thought I would add another 2 cents. If you have the option, take off the rear brake entirely. Learn to stop using your front brake only. If you are in an emergency situation and you are used to using your back brake THAT is...

Locking the rear wheel is not the problem...almost any brake (disk or drum) can do THAT. :doh: The problem is stopping the bike...not just the rear wheel. Weight transfer upon braking unloads the rear wheel so it is easy, to easy, to lock. But locking the rear wheel does not stop the bike, it...

Anti-seize compound (or Locktite) on Japanese nuts and bolts is a must. The high silicone content of Japanese aluminum makes it corrode faster than higher quality aluminum. Japanese forged "lead" nuts and bolts don't help either. In the old days (before allen head) you simply could not work on...

Pics please. 650 Central site not the greatest.

Hi there, I'll take the fork brace. Send me an email address and I will send you the $50.00 via Paypal. Zorpman

With that type of rise and pull back you would do better with changing bars to meet your needs.