[bill@accent]

When changing the oil filter using the "cup" type of wrench, spread some oil inside the wrench to make it easy to remove the wrench after loosening and tightening the filter. If left dry, it may jam on the filter.

[Black_peter]

Per Loud and lows comment;

When you're using a lot of torque, or a thin headed bolts, or a bolt that is somewhat delicate, use a 6 point socket.
See the pic below to see the different in contact:
The 12 point only hits the corners of the nut/bolt, the 6 point will hit the flats.
This reduces the chance of stripping the fastener...

[ctandc]

Another one...

I was helping a friend with his truck. There was a small bolt that was in a BLIND location. Service Manual says you have to take out several other components to get to it. That would have added a good bit of time and some added heartache.

I took a small piece of duct tape...I then poked the bolt through the duct tape strip, and stuck the duct tape to the socket. It held the bolt straight, and I was able to get it in. After it was tight I pulled the socket away from the tape, then tore the tape out from the bolt.

ADDED BONUS : You can truly say your car / truck / bike is held together with duct tape.

[forsaken]

Another one...



ADDED BONUS : You can truly say your car / truck / bike is held together with duct tape.

leave it to a katrider..... sticks and duct tape lol

[stevenleslie]

When putting the exhaust seals and locks back in, slather them with grease. This helps them stick in the holes. It'll all burn off when you first fire up the bike.

i'm in the process of re attaching the exhaust, and have just ordered new locks/plates. I was stuggling to get the old ones to stay in place so figured they had gone past the use by date, maybe a bit of grease would have saved me some money.

Anyway ill try the grease on the weekend when the new parts arrive. Just thought i would let you know that your tips are being used

Thanks

[paul.miner]

Sockets are often handy for pressing round parts like stuck bushings.

[loudnlow7484]

When installing a shift kit (detent spring), tie a piece of string/fishing line around the spring, down through the middle, so if/when it goes flying, you can just reel it back in.

If you take the detent arm off to install the spring (I find this easier), then on top of tying string to the spring, also stick a little piece of duct tape around the outside of the snap ring, and stick some string to the tape.

A general tip for snap rings is to keep them covered with a shop rag when removing and installing them. That way if you slip, they won't get beyond the rag.

If you're working with something you're concerned about over-torquing, then grip the ratchet closer to the head. If you're really ham-fisted, it won't stop you, but at least you'll have to try harder to break it.

Most of you probably know this one, but if you don't....... removing rust from chrome can be done easily by using WD40 (have also used PB Blaster), and either an SOS pad or a wire brush.

Some conversions to know-

There are 2.54 cm in an inch (so there are 25.4 mm in an inch...)
1 ml is exactly equal to 1 cubic cm
1 cubic inch is roughly 16.4 ml
1 oz is roughly 29.5 ml
1 kg is roughly 2.2 lb (don't ask no questions..... )
1 ounce is roughly 28.3 grams

[Black_peter]

Some conversions to know-

There are 2.54 cm in an inch (so there are 25.4 mm in an inch...)
1 ml is exactly equal to 1 cubic cm
1 cubic inch is roughly 16.4 ml
1 oz is roughly 29.5 ml
1 kg is roughly 2.2 lb (don't ask no questions..... )
1 ounce is roughly 28.3 grams

Don't forget that 1cc of water is 1 gram and 1 calorie will raise the temp 1 C

[DOCTORNITRO]

And a quarter gram is $20.00.......oops NM

[billmitrus]

Vac hose trick on plugz...

Gonna try that today. will update later. I think I can...I think I can

[BPryz]

use the top to a spray paint can as a third hand when soldering. cut two slits on either side, and seat your wires in the slits. this will keep your wires in contact with eachother, leaving your hands free to hold solder and the soldering iron.

[loudnlow7484]

Don't forget that 1cc of water is 1 gram and 1 calorie will raise the temp 1 C

1 calorie will raise the temperature of 1cc of water by 1 degree C? Interesting... I never knew that!

[JustinS]

1 calorie will raise the temperature of 1cc of water by 1 degree C? Interesting... I never knew that!

SI units of measurement.. they're a beautiful thing.

use the top to a spray paint can as a third hand when soldering. cut two slits on either side, and seat your wires in the slits. this will keep your wires in contact with eachother, leaving your hands free to hold solder and the soldering iron.

good one! I'm always practically burning myself trying to do a three handed soldering job with two hands...

[scottynoface]

use the top to a spray paint can as a third hand when soldering. cut two slits on either side, and seat your wires in the slits. this will keep your wires in contact with eachother, leaving your hands free to hold solder and the soldering iron.

Brilliant! Good call man!

[loudnlow7484]

good one! I'm always practically burning myself trying to do a three handed soldering job with two hands...

+1

Another great thing about that is if you are working on something not straight and simple, it should hold the heat shrink out of the way while you're soldering, so it doesn't decide to slide over and touch the iron, or get close enough to suffer from premature shrinkage.