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General Discussion / Re: Offset extension wrench

« Last post by Ncdan on Today at 07:01:19 AM »

Considering the way this thread has careened off the road into the ditch tells me none of us have used this tool. I didn't even know about this exact one, though I have seen the one that looks like a ratchet, but with the drive in the end. The one linked apparently links the two ends with a chain and the 3/8ths version has a max torque of around 50 ft lbs. That should be sufficient for most jobs needing a tool like that.

Maybe just go ahead and pull the trigger and buy one and if it don’t suit your fancy send it back and be done with it.

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General Discussion / Re: NFL Payoffs

« Last post by JJ on Today at 06:52:46 AM »

Bears coach like a lot of them,wants to go for it on 4th down,passed up a couple of easy field goals that would have won the game.How about the commentators,do they ever disagree with a coach,what a bunch of ass kissers.

This appears to happen A LOT...and then, the reality sets in...the 4th down "GREED" for winning / points takes over...whereas a couple of easy Field Goals is really the smart way to go in the long run...

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General Discussion / Re: Increase in valve clearance.

« Last post by faffi on Today at 02:58:02 AM »

The old Volvo OHV engines said 0.45mm of clearance, which is 1/64 or 18 thou. Presumably, they had "tamer" cam profiles, which would ease how the clearance was taken up before lifting of the valve began, but it is still a substantial clearance. Yet these engines would last "forever". Kawasaki, on the old Z1, listed clearance to be set between 0.05 and 0.20 mm IIRC, indicating that clearance is not critical in that engine. These engines also lasted a long time.

In my simple head, you would typically want more valve clearance with long duration cams in order to ensure that the valves stay close long enough. The cams on most Guzzis have quite short duration, though, so running the engine around the minimum recommended clearance should not hurt. Personally, I have stopped fretting about valve clearances; if the engine starts fine, idles fine, pulls well from low rpm AND does not clatter loudly, I do not bother to check the clearances. I do not run my engines hard, nor do we experience hot weathers, meaning the valve seats live a fairly sedate life. YMMV.

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General Discussion / Re: Not everything has to be political

« Last post by Tom on Today at 12:46:02 AM »

Please, no racial epithets/slurs.  Thanks.

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General Discussion / Re: Adventures In Tire Mounting

« Last post by Tom on Today at 12:20:04 AM »

It's a loss but could be an experiment to use a press to straighten it out.  Caveat emptor.

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Bike Builds, Rebuilds And Restorations Only / Re: 1975 850T Survivor Project

« Last post by cmice on Today at 12:01:15 AM »

Whaddaya know - the welding trick worked a treat. They didn’t just fall out, but shrunk enough that I could rock them back and forth and walk them out of the bores.  Maybe 30 minutes work.  The carrier bearing put up a real fight, probably 7-8 tons to get it to pop.


Should have frame, cradle and swingarm out for paint this week.

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General Discussion / Re: Damage to my new V7 Sport

« Last post by Tom on January 19, 2026, 11:58:32 PM »

I'd make sure that no entries are made into a database somewhere for the accident claim on the damage to your bike.  It would make it your fault. 

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General Discussion / Re: Offset extension wrench

« Last post by Tom on January 19, 2026, 11:49:12 PM »

I bought one a month ago.  It'll help with removing a fan from the water pump. Mazda pu.  I'm going to change out a timing belt and getting into the tight clearances on a Hyundai Accent.  I could have used it on a Toyota Camry when I changed out the serpentine belt.

I have a fleet that I work on.   

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General Discussion / Re: NFL Payoffs

« Last post by Bulldog9 on January 19, 2026, 10:57:35 PM »

Bears coach like a lot of them,wants to go for it on 4th down,passed up a couple of easy field goals that would have won the game.How about the commentators,do they ever disagree with a coach,what a bunch of ass kissers.

There were a lot of very questionable plays through the entire game. My old house was screaming at him to object to the stripped ball. Just stood there like a bump on a log.

No doubt Buffalo made a lot of mistakes in the first half and some offensive on the second half. While they were robbed of that one play rules and interception that resulted in the touchdown, they also had five turnovers, ran a bunch of stupid plays and missed opportunities for field goals.

Maybe the next coach will have some passion.

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General Discussion / Re: Offset extension wrench

« Last post by Oca Grassa on January 19, 2026, 09:57:50 PM »

I did in fact click on the link. However the link took me to a page full of tools and I couldn’t make out which one the subject was about.