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Decided to go with Phosphoric acid instead of Muriatic. Phosphoric is supposed to etch the steel less and less to less likelihood of flash rust.
Decided to go with Phosphoric acid instead of Muriatic. Phosphoric is supposed to etch the steel less and less to less likelihood of flash rust.
0 2017/09/23 21:40:12
Awesome decision not to use clamps right? Wrong. These immediately started leaking and I had to scramble for a solution. Zip-ties to the rescue!
Awesome decision not to use clamps right? Wrong. These immediately started leaking and I had to scramble for a solution. Zip-ties to the rescue!
0 2017/09/23 21:40:18
Safety Third! But seriously. Wear gloves because this stuff burns.
Safety Third! But seriously. Wear gloves because this stuff burns.
0 2017/09/23 21:40:26
Maybe throw in some safety glasses if you like being able to see.
Maybe throw in some safety glasses if you like being able to see.
0 2017/09/23 21:40:32
First view after letting it stew for 3 hours. I can tell that it's working based in the small part of raw steel in the filler neck.
First view after letting it stew for 3 hours. I can tell that it's working based in the small part of raw steel in the filler neck.
0 2017/09/23 21:53:28
The acid isn't reaching the top of the tank since I can't completely seal the tank. I'm working on a solution
The acid isn't reaching the top of the tank since I can't completely seal the tank. I'm working on a solution
0 2017/09/23 21:55:20
What a perfect fit. Leaf blower, meet gas tank.
What a perfect fit. Leaf blower, meet gas tank.
0 2017/09/24 10:27:51
After draining as much fluid out as possible, it was time to bust out the big guns.
After draining as much fluid out as possible, it was time to bust out the big guns.
0 2017/09/24 10:28:04
After drying out the tank with the blower, it was time for everyone's favorite not-lubricant to do some work. In case anyone reading this doesn't know, the WD stands for water displacement.
After drying out the tank with the blower, it was time for everyone's favorite not-lubricant to do some work. In case anyone reading this doesn't know, the WD stands for water displacement.
0 2017/09/24 10:29:29
After draining the phosphoric acid out, I neutralized the tank with a healthy amount of baking soda and water.
After draining the phosphoric acid out, I neutralized the tank with a healthy amount of baking soda and water.
0 2017/09/24 10:30:35
Before: rusty, crusty and full of sadness
Before: rusty, crusty and full of sadness
0 2017/09/24 10:35:29
After: clean, smooth and ready to go.
After: clean, smooth and ready to go.
0 2017/09/24 10:35:50
0 2017/09/24 18:04:08
0 2017/09/24 18:04:21
Only use grade 0000. It takes a little longer but the risk of scratching the paint or even some metal bits is way less.
Only use grade 0000. It takes a little longer but the risk of scratching the paint or even some metal bits is way less.
0 2017/10/01 17:21:34
Before / After
Before / After
0 2017/10/01 17:27:22
Before / After
Before / After
0 2017/10/01 17:28:01
0 2017/10/09 18:38:38
Oh yeah. We've got power! And the power came with some great news: this bike only has 9600 miles on it? This may not be as bad as I thought...
Oh yeah. We've got power! And the power came with some great news: this bike only has 9600 miles on it? This may not be as bad as I thought...
0 2017/10/09 20:34:33
Okay, this looks like a good sign!
Okay, this looks like a good sign!
0 2017/10/09 20:34:41
0 2017/10/11 08:26:11
Getting these together was about as fun as getting kicked in the face.
Getting these together was about as fun as getting kicked in the face.
0 2017/10/11 08:27:10
0 2017/10/11 08:28:07
Original part and the new part.
Original part and the new part.
0 2017/10/11 08:29:21
So shiny.
So shiny.
0 2017/10/11 08:30:16
...until I brought out the big guns. Obviously use the low setting and keep the heat source far enough away so that it doesn't melt the pipe.
...until I brought out the big guns. Obviously use the low setting and keep the heat source far enough away so that it doesn't melt the pipe.
0 2017/10/11 08:30:26
As it sits. Don't mind my ghetto solution to keeping it upright. This was so the cylinders would soak evenly in the PB Blaster.
As it sits. Don't mind my ghetto solution to keeping it upright. This was so the cylinders would soak evenly in the PB Blaster.
0 2017/10/11 08:30:34
Connecting these proved to be quite difficult...
Connecting these proved to be quite difficult...
0 2017/10/11 08:30:43
0 2017/10/11 08:35:52
Lol. Kind of important to connect the plug wires after you reinstall them I guess.
Lol. Kind of important to connect the plug wires after you reinstall them I guess.
0 2017/10/12 08:45:22
There. That looks better!
There. That looks better!
0 2017/10/12 08:45:59
This is what I found lol. In my excitement I forgot to reconnect the wires!
This is what I found lol. In my excitement I forgot to reconnect the wires!
0 2017/10/12 08:49:52
There. That looks better!
There. That looks better!
0 2017/10/12 08:50:39
Couldn't resist taking it out around the block. Seems to run very well.
Couldn't resist taking it out around the block. Seems to run very well.
0 2017/10/12 08:54:35
All put together and looking shiny. I spent the time I was waiting for parts and stuff cleaning and cleaning and cleaning.
All put together and looking shiny. I spent the time I was waiting for parts and stuff cleaning and cleaning and cleaning.
0 2017/10/12 08:56:00
This is the point where the brakes would begin to engage. Too close for my liking.
This is the point where the brakes would begin to engage. Too close for my liking.
0 2017/10/12 17:27:10
Lever at it's resting point.
Lever at it's resting point.
0 2017/10/12 17:28:52
Lever at full extension.
Lever at full extension.
0 2017/10/12 18:12:02
Point when brakes would start to engage... As you can see, this wasn't ideal.
Point when brakes would start to engage... As you can see, this wasn't ideal.
0 2017/10/12 18:12:28
Caliper removed. For future readers, the socket size is a metric one. 12pt 10mm to get the calipers off. Then a 12pt 1/4" for the pad pins. I'm sure this is common knowledge, but you never know who is reading.
Caliper removed. For future readers, the socket size is a metric one. 12pt 10mm to get the calipers off. Then a 12pt 1/4" for the pad pins. I'm sure this is common knowledge, but you never know who is reading.
0 2017/10/12 18:14:22
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