Author Topic: What did you do in the shop or garage today (Read 20218 times)

azguzzirep · « **Reply #60 on:** January 21, 2016, 12:30:39 PM »

Quote from: Scott DeRoss on January 19, 2016, 09:38:19 AM

Charlie Daniels Uneasy rider Man that's funny

Gentlemen, we have a winner!

Tom

PJPR01 · « **Reply #61 on:** January 21, 2016, 12:41:24 PM »

Green teeth and all!!!

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #62 on:** January 21, 2016, 04:33:54 PM »

Quote

I've never tuned belts to a frequency before, so that was new.

So, what pitch is it? D?

What's the process?

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #63 on:** January 21, 2016, 10:00:35 PM »

This evening, I assembled the front wheel with the disc and axle spacers I made earlier.

It all went together without issue, next up is altering a drum brake fender to fit.

kirb · « **Reply #64 on:** January 22, 2016, 08:01:22 AM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on January 21, 2016, 04:33:54 PM

So, what pitch is it? D? What's the process?

To replace belts one has to get the timing marks lined up on the crank, mark sprox and belts at key points, remove eccentric, swap belts counting belt teeth to match previous. This is a step that will cost major cash if you get it wrong. Some specific tools make this easier, but not required.

Tighten eccentric until tension is close to old belts by feel.
The garage hack way to avoid the $700 tool is to use a guitar tuner or download Gates belt tension app and get a real microphone for your phone. I used my phone
Find the longest run of belt and start plucking...The factory service manual states 110Hz +/-5Hz.
It's pretty easy to adjust once you get the feel for the app to trigger on the correct amplitude of 'pluck'. It's very repeatable.
Tighten jam nut, re-pluck both cylinders, done!
Double check by attempting to twist belt on longest run- it shouldn't go more than 45 degrees.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #65 on:** January 22, 2016, 08:35:22 AM »

Thanks! Kinda wondered how it was done.

Tobit · « **Reply #66 on:** January 22, 2016, 10:17:23 AM »

Loaded 300 lbs of barbell plates into a box over my 2wd F150s rear axle. Supposed to be snowing today but only an inch so far. Even that small amount of weight makes a difference in settling the rear end.

Tobit

Triple Jim · « **Reply #67 on:** January 22, 2016, 10:22:48 AM »

Quote from: Tobit on January 22, 2016, 10:17:23 AM

Even that small amount of weight makes a difference in settling the rear end.

Oh yeah it will. I remember a couple times when My Dodge B200 van couldn't quite make it up a hill, or out of a tight spot in the snow, and I'd ask the passenger to go to the back. If it was borderline, that would do the trick.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #68 on:** January 22, 2016, 05:59:57 PM »

I'm in the middle of my 1984 FLH restore. Last of the Shovelheads.

canuck750 · « **Reply #69 on:** January 22, 2016, 06:01:13 PM »

Looking good Dave!

JoeW · « **Reply #70 on:** January 22, 2016, 07:17:01 PM »

Other than shaking a hand full of drywall screws around in an Ambo tank, and getting the frame ready for powder coat, I unpacked ny new Guzzi Doctor T-shirts...

Back

Front

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #71 on:** January 22, 2016, 07:58:58 PM »

Worked. Yuck.

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #72 on:** January 22, 2016, 08:26:27 PM »

Worked this morning too. Now I'm tired.

Cam3512 · « **Reply #73 on:** January 22, 2016, 09:30:05 PM »

Quote from: JoeW on January 22, 2016, 07:17:01 PM

Other than shaking a hand full of drywall screws around in an Ambo tank, and getting the frame ready for powder coat, I unpacked ny new Guzzi Doctor T-shirts...

Back

Front

So how do we get one?

John Ulrich · « **Reply #74 on:** January 22, 2016, 09:30:57 PM »

The Plexus came out for a windshield "dusting". After 3 weeks and 1,000 miles out here in AZ.......I have not had a bug hit the windshield yet!

Maybe I'm not riding fast enough?

JoeW · « **Reply #75 on:** January 22, 2016, 09:48:57 PM »

Quote from: Cam3512 on January 22, 2016, 09:30:05 PM

So how do we get one?

You can PM me or email me at theguzzidoctor@gmail.com I'm working on getting a PayPal store linked to my web site but, it's not up yet.
The shirts are 25.00 plus shipping and come in black that's in the picture or gray with black ink. Let me know what size and color, I only have a limited number of each.
I have hats too

These are 25.00 each as well. The light is very cool! Ask Bad Chad, he's got one.

canuck750 · « **Reply #76 on:** January 22, 2016, 09:58:39 PM »

A long week came home to unwind on this

The bike came with Giladorni's

Most of this bike is in need of some major work, other than good forks, new calipers, a decent seat and fenders most of it is pretty worn out. It supposedly had a crank, bearings and Giladorni;s replaced in the late 90's and a lot of other small parts were replaced. Looks like some one ran the crap out of it after its last rebuild. There is more dirt and rust in all the wheel, steering and swing arm bearings than grease.

SDC · « **Reply #77 on:** January 23, 2016, 05:55:42 AM »

Quote from: SDC on January 21, 2016, 04:27:35 AM

Repositioned and tightened the left hand switchgear 'cos it was moving when I pulled the choke lever. Thought about changing the oil come Saturday - that really tuckered me out.....

Did that oil today. And gave the steering head a check, lubed the throttle linkages, adjusted the tappets, changed the fuel filter and Plugs and then went for a quick spin

EldoMike · « **Reply #78 on:** January 23, 2016, 07:23:53 AM »

Quote from: JoeW on January 22, 2016, 07:17:01 PM

Other than shaking a hand full of drywall screws around in an Ambo tank, and getting the frame ready for powder coat, I unpacked ny new Guzzi Doctor T-shirts...

Back

Front

Order off your website?
edit....never mind, should have read all the post first...

jas67 · « **Reply #79 on:** January 23, 2016, 09:33:40 AM »

I finally got around to re-arranging things to get the snow removal equipment to near the doors, and the lawn care stuff in the back.

It's hard to tell how much we've gotten so far because of the drifts, but, the depth is ranging from 18-24 inches.

MGPilot · « **Reply #80 on:** January 23, 2016, 09:57:23 AM »

Finished replacing all my 4' fluorescent bulbs with LED replacements & added a few new ones. Finally now have decent lighting in the garage.....and light that doesn't dim/hum/etc. in cold weather.

Helps me support my mantra:

If it ain't broke,
Keep fixin' it 'till it is.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #81 on:** January 23, 2016, 10:32:21 AM »

Beautiful work, Dave..

JoeW · « **Reply #82 on:** January 23, 2016, 03:55:29 PM »

Today, I moved in my next big project, besides the other big projects I already have here...

This is the 1913 Indian that we will attempt to run in the 2016 Cannonball this September.

Sheepdog · « **Reply #83 on:** January 23, 2016, 04:11:06 PM »

Today in the shop, I worked on...the shop! The ceiling insulation/drywall/paint and light fixtures are in. I'm now engaged in the laborious process of waterproofing the cinderblock walls. I think I'll leave the walls white...the room lights up really well. After this, I just have to assemble the new shelving and start organizing.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #84 on:** January 23, 2016, 05:12:29 PM »

Finished up the (yuck) Job I've been working on this week.

Back to the multi year Monocoupe project. Managed to get the floorboard/rudder/brake pedal assembly out that whoever did it decided to make non removable.

Started cutting interior fabric out.

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #85 on:** January 23, 2016, 06:17:50 PM »

Mocked up the front fender in between rounds of shoveling. Drum brake braces were too long, a Cal 3 rear brace was too short. I have a bunch of crusty Loop braces, so decided to shorten a pair. 1.375" off of the rear/lower and 1" off of the front/upper and the fender fits pretty well. Still need to figure out a central brace.

You'll notice that unlike an original disc Eldo front end (or T3 and Convert), I've decided to flip the fork legs so that the calipers are behind the forks. That way, there's no need for the hard to find/no longer available disc Eldo braces. Plus, hose routing will be much easier and nicer looking.

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #86 on:** January 23, 2016, 06:28:25 PM »

I cut a square hole in the 1/8th inch steel plate that the seat of my mobility scooter slides on.
Now I can see the volt meter I installed last month.
All I had to do was chuck the mobility scooter in the milling machine and mill a 1 2/3 X 2 1/2 inch window to see through.
Okay, I cheated and took the plate out from under the seat to do it.

pehayes · « **Reply #87 on:** January 23, 2016, 07:26:16 PM »

Building tooling and modifications so I could mount a LoopFrame 4-speed casing sideways to my 3-in-1 ShopTask. Had to drill the level inspection hole for a thread insert. Only one good thread left in there. With my mill head lifted to max I ended up with 1/16" clearance from the drill bit tip. I've lived with leaky, off-angle hand installations on earlier machines and I prefer the squareness of machine installation whenever possible.

Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA

guzzisteve · « **Reply #88 on:** January 23, 2016, 11:10:04 PM »

Was snowing w/I called work this AM, so I stayed home, wife's Chevy SUV is in the Garage here cause it leaks in water .

Nothing left to do but smoke cigars & sip a bit of whiskey.

Update: bottles empty now

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #89 on:** January 24, 2016, 12:31:23 AM »

Quote from: pehayes on January 23, 2016, 07:26:16 PM

Building tooling and modifications so I could mount a LoopFrame 4-speed casing sideways to my 3-in-1 ShopTask. Had to drill the level inspection hole for a thread insert. Only one good thread left in there. With my mill head lifted to max I ended up with 1/16" clearance from the drill bit tip. I've lived with leaky, off-angle hand installations on earlier machines and I prefer the squareness of machine installation whenever possible.

Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA

No, that's all wrong. You must shim it in place with left over wood scraps and wedge it with your knee
and one elbow while holding the half inch portable drill motor with the other hand, praying that the drill doesn't grab and cause the whole thing to rotate snapping off the bit just below the surface of the hole.

BTW Nice multi tool.

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Author Topic: What did you do in the shop or garage today (Read 20218 times)

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