rugguy
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2000 Valk I/S
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« on: May 01, 2014, 10:32:10 AM » |
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I was putting the lift under her to begin the process of redoing the fork seals and found this under there. Any ideas what I have going on here?  |
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« Last Edit: May 01, 2014, 12:41:55 PM by rugguy »
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olddog1946
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« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2014, 10:37:07 AM » |
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Salt corrosion...??
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Farther
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« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2014, 10:41:20 AM » |
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Poor wash job?
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Thanks,
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rugguy
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« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2014, 10:48:11 AM » |
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Hah hah....how about no wash job. There is a hole there and wanted to make sure I want leaking anything
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I wear a helmet....."I'd rather have brains in my head than wind in my hair"
1999 Valk I/S
2000 Valk I/S
2001 BMW K1200 LTE (sold)
2002 FLHRSEI (for sale)
2006 FLHCTUI (sold)
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2014, 10:57:58 AM » |
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One good splash of sticky gunk.
Periodically, in addition to a wash, I get a can of foaming engine degreaser and do (just) the underside. Maybe a little stiff brushing, then hose it off.
I don't do it MY driveway.
S100 or even mag wheel cleaner works too.
I am assuming there is a crush washer on that drain plug, yes?
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rugguy
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« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2014, 11:12:46 AM » |
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Wash job NO. Have been riding the heck out of it while I do repairs after going down 2 months ago. Crush washer YES.....but never paid any attention to that hole behind the oil plug before. What the heck is it?
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I hate sand....sand SUCKS!
I wear a helmet....."I'd rather have brains in my head than wind in my hair"
1999 Valk I/S
2000 Valk I/S
2001 BMW K1200 LTE (sold)
2002 FLHRSEI (for sale)
2006 FLHCTUI (sold)
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« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2014, 11:18:07 AM » |
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There is a hole on ea. side like that. It is engine casting hole. nothing goes there. Was used for casting the engine block.
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rugguy
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« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2014, 11:20:29 AM » |
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kyrie thanks....I'd rather it be poor bikekeeping than a problem with the block. New fork seals this weekend....new paint next weekend.....riding my a** off on her after that.
Thanks to all....
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I hate sand....sand SUCKS!
I wear a helmet....."I'd rather have brains in my head than wind in my hair"
1999 Valk I/S
2000 Valk I/S
2001 BMW K1200 LTE (sold)
2002 FLHRSEI (for sale)
2006 FLHCTUI (sold)
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« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2014, 11:34:09 AM » |
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Wash job NO. Have been riding the heck out of it while I do repairs after going down 2 months ago. Crush washer YES.....but never paid any attention to that hole behind the oil plug before. What the heck is it?
Besides what kyrie6 said, it's the place where people hang their removable jack adapters... Have you got a stays-on-bike-adapter? A wooden adapter? No adapter (how do you raise your bike?)...? -Mike |
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rugguy
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« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2014, 11:35:02 AM » |
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Homemade wooden adapter
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I hate sand....sand SUCKS!
I wear a helmet....."I'd rather have brains in my head than wind in my hair"
1999 Valk I/S
2000 Valk I/S
2001 BMW K1200 LTE (sold)
2002 FLHRSEI (for sale)
2006 FLHCTUI (sold)
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2014, 11:59:54 AM » |
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I thought those holes were to keep your gum warm.
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« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2014, 04:19:09 PM » |
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I thought those holes were to keep your gum warm.
I thought it was a hiding spot for your stash (very considerate of the honda engineers!)  |
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« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2014, 04:46:47 PM » |
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Have you been riding in the GA swamps? Might be algae from the black lagoon.
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rugguy
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« Reply #13 on: May 01, 2014, 04:49:17 PM » |
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There is no telling. As long as it's coming from the outside and not the inside, I am good.
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I wear a helmet....."I'd rather have brains in my head than wind in my hair"
1999 Valk I/S
2000 Valk I/S
2001 BMW K1200 LTE (sold)
2002 FLHRSEI (for sale)
2006 FLHCTUI (sold)
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