So, my bike fell over yesterday...
#31
03-02-2013 | 05:05 PM
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That's what I'm banking on. And, I know things could be a lot worse.
It's just frustrating that I went ahead and bought, and studded two new tires, for a current total of about 90 minutes riding time. I haven't even installed my new chain and 47 tooth sprocket, yet. Do the $/minute math on that, and I'm pretty near back up to snowmobiling numbers.
It's just frustrating that I went ahead and bought, and studded two new tires, for a current total of about 90 minutes riding time. I haven't even installed my new chain and 47 tooth sprocket, yet. Do the $/minute math on that, and I'm pretty near back up to snowmobiling numbers.
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03-03-2013 | 07:30 PM
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It was like striking gold, when I found that one 
No, I was at work, and she escaped.
No, I was at work, and she escaped.
#34
03-05-2013 | 11:50 PM
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A brake bleed container comes to mind. I have a cheapo (harbor freight?) that looks like a specimen jar. It has a plastic screw lid with an in and out tip, nipple, bung something like that could work until your tank shows up. You would have to rig it in place but as long as your not giving or taking a lot of overflow coolant I would think it to be ok.
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03-06-2013 | 01:10 AM
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I wouldn't be afraid to run without the overflow tank. Especially if you were going to just do it temporarily. If you were worried about the coolant level, just pop the cap sometime between rides when the bike has cooled down.
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#36
03-07-2013 | 12:02 PM
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That tank is mounted right up against the frame rail. I cracked mine after a few drops. I used an old Oury brand bicycle grip and made a big bumper to wrap around that frame rail. These Oury grips are a thick, mushy cushion. I then used some stick-on foam pads to fit on the inside of the side cover to give more cushioning. After several tipovers and crashes on that side, I haven't had any more issues. That tank has some flex and toughness, but getting mashed against a metal frame, it can only give so much.
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