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Title: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: swooshdave on October 31, 2016, 01:03:47 AM
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016KUGVJC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

So this came today. $15 and with Prime it was here in two days (Sunday delivery!). Plugged it into my Mac and fired up Quicktime Player. Makes it super simple to view and capture the video. There is also a brightness control for the lights.

I shot a quick video just to try it out. And so you guys could criticize my bore.  :rolleyes:

https://youtu.be/z4cJ6m_3WQg

Are chrome bores honed?

Anyways, I'll get better at the videos and post more of them... just to annoy you.  :evil:
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: dan_s on October 31, 2016, 01:39:47 AM
A useful tool, especially for that price
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: jas67 on October 31, 2016, 02:56:02 AM
I see what looks like a chip out of the chrome dead ahead inside the bore.   It first shows up at 0:24, and again at 0:37-0:40.

You need to not run that motor anymore until you've replaced the cylinders, and checked the rest of the motor from possible damage caused by chrome flakes.


Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: Kiwi_Roy on October 31, 2016, 05:57:22 AM
Wow, what a tool  :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

I thought chrome bores were not honed, I can't remember what my Nikasils were like/

Do the magnet test.
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: sib on October 31, 2016, 07:06:41 AM
The price has dropped to $12 including shipping.  I just bought one, which I will use to see if I have an all-metal or half-plastic fuel filter in my V7II Stone.  For that price, it's easier than having to take the tank off and remove the fuel pump assembly just to satisfy my curiosity.  The Amazon listing says it's waterproof but says nothing about fuelproof, so I'll wait until my tank is nearly empty before I check the filter with the boroscope.  "I'm going in there, Scotty"
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: swooshdave on October 31, 2016, 07:06:56 AM
I see what looks like a chip out of the chrome dead ahead inside the bore.   It first shows up at 0:24, and again at 0:37-0:40.

You need to not run that motor anymore until you've replaced the cylinders, and checked the rest of the motor from possible damage caused by chrome flakes.

I saw that too.

Is anyone else surprised how clean that combustion chamber is for 90k miles?
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: webmost on October 31, 2016, 07:21:43 AM
Outstanding find, Swoosh. I've been wanting a borescope for years and years now. Been deterred by the big prices and small screens. Soon's I saw this one, I ordered it.

Thanks a mil. IOU a cigar or two for the rec. Shoot me an addy, I'll hook you up.

Just waiting for delivery now.  :drool:

Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: Dofin on October 31, 2016, 07:22:46 AM
Just ordered the thing, all ways wanted something like this and cant believe they are so inexpensive now!!  thanks for the post..
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on October 31, 2016, 07:28:31 AM
Just think of all the money you can save doing your own colonoscopies.  <Guzzi content>
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on October 31, 2016, 08:34:07 AM
Do the magnet test.

This ^^^. First thing I do when the cylinder material is in question is a stuff a pencil magnet in. Can't believe you haven't done it yet. I guess it's too easy? Answers the question without a doubt, no real need for a borescope afterwards.

Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: steven c on October 31, 2016, 09:36:35 AM
 Much better the my Harbor Fright (2 gen first one was pretty good till it broke) which is worthless. Dosen't focus closs, not wide enough.
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: Guzzistajohn on October 31, 2016, 09:38:21 AM
Just think of all the money you can save doing your own colonoscopies.  <Guzzi content>

That's what I was thinking. DIY colonoscopys. Maybe setup a kiosk at rallies
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: PJPR01 on October 31, 2016, 09:40:47 AM
That's what I was thinking. DIY colonoscopys. Maybe setup a kiosk at rallies

Post of the year!  Too bloody funny!  :)
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: Phang on October 31, 2016, 09:52:16 AM
That's what I was thinking. DIY colonoscopys. Maybe setup a kiosk at rallies

You will see shxts (literally) if the bowel is not prepped. :grin:
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: swooshdave on October 31, 2016, 09:55:57 AM
You will see shxts (literally) if the bowel is not prepped. :grin:

Coincidentally I had my colonoscopy on Wednesday. Wisely I paid someone else to do it...
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: acogoff on October 31, 2016, 09:58:59 AM
     I can't find the $12 one listed in my search. Maybe the scopes they are selling cheaper have already been used for a colonoscopy.  :grin:
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: swooshdave on October 31, 2016, 09:59:51 AM
This ^^^. First thing I do when the cylinder material is in question is a stuff a pencil magnet in. Can't believe you haven't done it yet. I guess it's too easy? Answers the question without a doubt, no real need for a borescope afterwards.

The magnet test is waiting for episode two.

No one has answered by question yet... hone marks on a chrome bore? I did a search and someone said no. Is that correct?
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: swooshdave on October 31, 2016, 10:01:29 AM
     I can't find the $12 one listed in my search. Maybe the scopes they are selling cheaper have already been used for a colonoscopy.  :grin:

If you have Prime they will show the higher price. Or they have changed it already.
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: Phang on October 31, 2016, 10:05:58 AM
The magnet test is waiting for episode two.

No one has answered by question yet... hone marks on a chrome bore? I did a search and someone said no. Is that correct?

both of my V7 Sport original chrome bores have no hone marks, mileage was around 14,000 miles
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on October 31, 2016, 10:07:36 AM
The magnet test is waiting for episode two.

No one has answered by question yet... hone marks on a chrome bore? I did a search and someone said no. Is that correct?

The magnet test negates the need for any "episodes". Results in five minutes.

No hone marks on an original chrome bore.
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: swooshdave on October 31, 2016, 11:19:41 AM
The magnet test negates the need for any "episodes". Results in five minutes.

No hone marks on an original chrome bore.

The next episode will be the magnet test. The camera comes with a magnet attachment.  :cool:

So with the camera we have already established it's not an original chrome bore. Does it really matter if it's iron or Nikasil at this point?
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on October 31, 2016, 11:47:57 AM
The next episode will be the magnet test. The camera comes with a magnet attachment.  :cool:

So with the camera we have already established it's not an original chrome bore. Does it really matter if it's iron or Nikasil at this point?

We haven't established it's not chrome at all. What if somebody in the last 40 some years ran a hone in a chrome bore? Just stick a magnet in there and be done with it.  :violent1:
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: ken farr on October 31, 2016, 12:38:48 PM
Geee, thanks.

I just paid off the Visa......and just ordered one.

 :thumb:

kjf
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on October 31, 2016, 12:48:07 PM
We haven't established it's not chrome at all. What if somebody in the last 40 some years ran a hone in a chrome bore? Just stick a magnet in there and be done with it.  :violent1:

I said "magnet first", but actually I do that second. First is to look at the cylinders, between the two bottom fins. If it has Gilardonis already installed, there will be a rectangular shaped "pad" there with the name cast into it. Cost: $0, time: about 15 seconds.
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: oldbike54 on October 31, 2016, 12:52:37 PM
 Those are hone marks ?

 Dusty
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: swooshdave on October 31, 2016, 01:22:03 PM
I said "magnet first", but actually I do that second. First is to look at the cylinders, between the two bottom fins. If it has Gilardonis already installed, there will be a rectangular shaped "pad" there with the name cast into it. Cost: $0, time: about 15 seconds.

No pad.
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: swooshdave on October 31, 2016, 01:24:37 PM
Those are hone marks ?

 Dusty

That's what they look like to me. The crosshatching is pretty unmistakable.

I'll get better with the camera. I'm thinking of attaching some copper wire to it so that it will hold a shape. Right now it just dangles on a cable. I think it's designed to be attached to something like a snake or other device. You could easily use it for sewer inspection.
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: oldbike54 on October 31, 2016, 01:32:32 PM
That's what they look like to me. The crosshatching is pretty unmistakable.

I'll get better with the camera. I'm thinking of attaching some copper wire to it so that it will hold a shape. Right now it just dangles on a cable. I think it's designed to be attached to something like a snake or other device. You could easily use it for sewer inspection.

 OK , viewed on my computer and not my phone , yeah , does look like hone marks . Still , what is that chip ?

 Dusty
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: Xlratr on October 31, 2016, 01:47:17 PM
They're on Amazon here too! Couldn't resist at that price so I've ordered one. Thanks for the tip!


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Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: Guzzistajohn on October 31, 2016, 01:50:43 PM
You will see shxts (literally) if the bowel is not prepped. :grin:

Have a keg of go lightly next to the beer wagon
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: swooshdave on October 31, 2016, 03:34:26 PM
OK , viewed on my computer and not my phone , yeah , does look like hone marks . Still , what is that chip ?

 Dusty

Don't know. Probably flaking chrome...   :boozing:

I hope to get to the garage tonight and get a magnet on it.
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: StuCorpe on October 31, 2016, 03:37:57 PM
I bought one 2 years ago for $13, and it has been well worth the price. Have used it on water drain lines (kitchen sink plugged), Gas tank on an old Kawasaki and a couple other things. If you hold it right you can even look in your ear for earwax buildup.
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: Rough Edge racing on October 31, 2016, 04:31:12 PM
 Looks like a little erosion on the piston crown... might be detonation and or pre ignition... Or just the way it is....
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: LowRyter on October 31, 2016, 06:06:22 PM
the beats Harbor Freight by $65.

 :thumb:
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: swooshdave on October 31, 2016, 07:00:54 PM
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Charlie is going to have an aneurysm but the magnet attachment is too big for a spark plug hole. I don't think I have a magnet to fit. Need to head over to Harbor Freight one of these days...

In the meantime I need to stick it in my ear to check the wax.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: fotoguzzi on October 31, 2016, 07:07:20 PM
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Guzzi/i-vScj3FX/0/S/Photo%20on%2011-1-15%20at%206.08%20PM-S.jpg) (https://fotoguzzi.smugmug.com/Guzzi/i-vScj3FX/A)

my Dad gave me one just like yours a year or two ago.

can make some good pics, gas tank w/no rust.. used in ad to sell tank on ebay..

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Guzzi/i-CgdVPGd/0/S/Photo%20on%202015-03-28%20at%2012.47%20%233-S.jpg) (https://fotoguzzi.smugmug.com/Guzzi/i-CgdVPGd/A)

use to check condition of your shotgun bore.

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slug barrel
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: leafman60 on November 01, 2016, 09:05:40 AM
Well, the price of the OP's product has shot up to almost $18 today.

No doubt, the hundreds of thousands of Guzzi owners in the US have flocked to Amazon for buying one and driven the price up.
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: swooshdave on November 01, 2016, 11:42:20 AM
Well, the price of the OP's product has shot up to almost $18 today.

No doubt, the hundreds of thousands of Guzzi owners in the US have flocked to Amazon for buying one and driven the price up.

Considering that comparable products use to cost thousands is a few dollars really a problem?

There are hundreds of similar cameras available on Amazon, some more expensive, some less.
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: pete mcgee on November 01, 2016, 04:21:35 PM
To me the bore looks to be nikisil. Looks very much like my mk3 LeMans bore through my borescope.
Small chips are not unusual in that area.
Hone marks at 90,000 miles? It sure isn't chrome.
My opinion only, done the magnet test yet?
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: Tom on November 01, 2016, 04:30:00 PM
He has to find a smaller magnet or go through the exhaust port.  :wink:
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: swooshdave on November 02, 2016, 12:35:47 AM
He has to find a smaller magnet or go through the exhaust port.  :wink:

Do I need to get my bike drunk before going in the exhaust port? I mean we've only been dating for a couple months...  :kiss:
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: Tom on November 02, 2016, 12:14:59 PM
Make sure you use enough lube.  :tongue:   :evil:  Take it to the Bagdad.  Pet it's headlight.  Have a couple of pints. 
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: steven c on November 02, 2016, 03:07:49 PM
 If you have an Android phone..... $10.97 $3.00 ship.

https://www.yugster.com/deals/73802-micro-usb-inspection-camera-for-android-with-3ft-reach-6-led-lights-great-for-drains-pipes-engines-behind-walls-more?utm_source=Publicaster&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=HUMP+DAY%3a+%2430+Phone+Watch+%7c+Philips+Hue+LightStrips+%7c+%249+Water+Flosser+%7c+LeapFrog+Tablet+%7c+Soleus+GPS+Watches+%7c+Walkie+Talkies+%7c+Carhartt+Duffel+%7c+Compression+Braces&utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fwww.yugster.com%2fdeals%2f73802-micro-usb-inspection-camera-for-android-with-3ft-reach-6-led-lights-great-for-drains-pipes-engines-behind-walls-more
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: sib on November 02, 2016, 03:24:47 PM
If you have an Android phone..... $10.97 $3.00 ship.

https://www.yugster.com/deals/73802-micro-usb-inspection-camera-for-android-with-3ft-reach-6-led-lights-great-for-drains-pipes-engines-behind-walls-more?utm_source=Publicaster&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=HUMP+DAY%3a+%2430+Phone+Watch+%7c+Philips+Hue+LightStrips+%7c+%249+Water+Flosser+%7c+LeapFrog+Tablet+%7c+Soleus+GPS+Watches+%7c+Walkie+Talkies+%7c+Carhartt+Duffel+%7c+Compression+Braces&utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fwww.yugster.com%2fdeals%2f73802-micro-usb-inspection-camera-for-android-with-3ft-reach-6-led-lights-great-for-drains-pipes-engines-behind-walls-more
0.3 MP is not a lot of resolution, maybe not enough to see cylinder bore honing lines, etc.
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: swooshdave on November 02, 2016, 11:24:08 PM
0.3 MP is not a lot of resolution, maybe not enough to see cylinder bore honing lines, etc.

You might be lucky to make out if there's a piston.
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: sib on November 03, 2016, 10:16:21 AM
The waiting is the hardest part.  I just got notice that my unit, ordered Oct. 31, has shipped, expected arrival between Nov. 29 and Dec. 15.  I suppose it's coming from the Far Far Far East.
Title: Re: Just got $15 borescope, pics and vid to follow...
Post by: swooshdave on November 03, 2016, 11:19:22 AM
The waiting is the hardest part.  I just got notice that my unit, ordered Oct. 31, has shipped, expected arrival between Nov. 29 and Dec. 15.  I suppose it's coming from the Far Far Far East.

I was lucky to catch mine on Prime. I think it took a day or two, and delivered on the weekend.