Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

Do you use that sealant in addition to tape, or do you only need the sealant?

 

Wife just informed me that she wants me to call/text on my way home when I ride.

 

I've been using Google Location sharing with my wife when I'm out riding by myself. I've got nothing to hide, lol.

 

I just am trying to get out of work and get some air flow. And it's a really nice back road home.

 

That seat shouldn't be too far out. I can't wait to see it.

 

Just sealant.

 

Any chance of a pictorial tutorial on how you do it?

 

Hmmm, I used tape but no sealant! I followed JaketheGardenSnake's vid for the most part...

@oldtoyman - Interested to hear the results!

 

We used some industrial 3m clear tape when i got my yz450f wheels done. Idk what it was but it was expensive supposedly

 

5200 is a super aggressive sealant. If anything will work it's that. It's for glueing hull fittings to boats, you can even install it while wet or underwater. It's definitely a permanent solution

 

Lovey riding

 

Sealant is done. First I hit all the nipples and make sure they are covered. Then I apply a top coat with a putty knife. Doesn’t have to be pretty. Now just let it cure.
Also tighten any loose sounding spokes. This is NOT the fast cure so it can take up to 7 days to fully cure. I read if you keep it misted with water it will help it cure faster. Not a big deal because I will be riding the Harley next week when my friend shows up.

 

Wouldnt you want to cover up the spoke nipples so they dont get sealant in them?

 

It was a hot one today!!

 

Probably. There are a bunch of different ways to seal them and this is the way I chose. Is it the right way? I doubt it but it should work. It worked on the Harley wheel I did and also the DNA front wheel I have on the Harley was done this way. It just needs to hold air. I am sure if the spokes ever need to be adjusted I will have a problem.?? IDK They have a tape kit but it would have cost over 100 bucks to do both wheels. I went cheap.

 

Someone needs to scoop this up just because.

https://www.copart.com/lot/54213725/clean-title-1974-honda-xl-350-wa-north-seattle

Yes, I’ve been down an ant hole for a couple hrs.

 

1st night ride on the Versys. The new fog/spot lights I installed last year are awesome. Much light right where it needs to be. I need to relocate the switch as it's not easy to get to when I need them off for oncoming traffic.
Stock headlight, sucks beyond belief. Brights are no better. Friggen 1990 Sportster had a better headlight.
It may just need to be aimed down a bit, seems to be up in the treetops.

 

I installed a new headlight on my yamaha and its rarely dark enough now.

I envy americans for their normal sunsets lol. 830pm vs our 10pm, and I'm not that north.

 

I'd bid on it if membership were free, but I'm not paying $100 for a chance to bid