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Offline Gliderjohn

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Discovered new MG specialty tool
« on: March 26, 2023, 08:53:40 AM »
It's a pick ax! Discovered the flat blade works great for sliding under the rear tire when removing or replacing the wheel to help make that fine adjustment to alignment to get the axle out and in easier.



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Re: Discovered new MG specialty tool
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2023, 10:02:18 AM »
Good call John. Also good for removing recalcitrant exhaust systems. 
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Re: Discovered new MG specialty tool
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2023, 12:06:59 PM »
Brilliant!
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Re: Discovered new MG specialty tool
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2023, 05:41:26 PM »
There have been times when I would have used one on a recalcitrant bike.luckily not close by.

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Re: Discovered new MG specialty tool
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2023, 05:41:26 PM »

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Re: Discovered new MG specialty tool
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2023, 07:19:54 PM »
Good idea, thanks!
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Re: Discovered new MG specialty tool
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2023, 09:00:50 PM »
Thank goodness that tool didn't convey.
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Re: Discovered new MG specialty tool
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2023, 09:05:55 AM »
I have the exact same one I'll have to remember this and give it a try.
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Re: Discovered new MG specialty tool
« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2023, 11:39:32 AM »
And all this time I've been using a lift, wheel chock and scissors jack.
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Re: Discovered new MG specialty tool
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2023, 01:56:11 PM »
It's a pick ax! Discovered the flat blade works great for sliding under the rear tire when removing or replacing the wheel to help make that fine adjustment to alignment to get the axle out and in easier.



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Re: Discovered new MG specialty tool
« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2023, 02:16:26 PM »
I have a ceiling mounted patient lift in my garage. I wasn't a farmer  :grin:
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Re: Discovered new MG specialty tool
« Reply #10 on: March 29, 2023, 07:30:34 PM »
There have been times when I would have used one on a recalcitrant bike.luckily not close by.
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Re: Discovered new MG specialty tool
« Reply #11 on: March 29, 2023, 08:44:11 PM »
I looked in the tool kit and there wasn’t one in there. Maybe someone cobbed it. :azn:
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Re: Discovered new MG specialty tool
« Reply #12 on: April 03, 2023, 04:20:23 AM »
The KISS method. :thumb: Thanks John.
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Re: Discovered new MG specialty tool
« Reply #13 on: April 03, 2023, 09:09:11 AM »
probably better than using my left foot. Bigger hammer always a good solution.
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Re: Discovered new MG specialty tool
« Reply #14 on: April 03, 2023, 11:20:35 AM »
I usually have used the foot method but the older one gets the less one's feet like it.
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Re: Discovered new MG specialty tool
« Reply #15 on: April 06, 2023, 10:50:58 PM »
Well, this makes perfect sense.  People always say Guzzis have an “agricultural” feel. 

John, you might try piling 100 pounds of horse manure next to your bike.  Might give your engine some more pep and horsepower over time. 
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Re: Discovered new MG specialty tool
« Reply #16 on: April 06, 2023, 11:10:08 PM »
From Smith Swede:
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John, you might try piling 100 pounds of horse manure next to your bike.  Might give your engine some more pep and horsepower over time.
Just give it a stinky exhaust. There are enough chipped diesel trucks around here for that. Of course if you get a bad green chili burger you won't need the horse. :grin:
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Re: Discovered new MG specialty tool
« Reply #17 on: April 09, 2023, 01:59:31 PM »
I got one too :evil: :grin::
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