Jcarlson
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About Jcarlson
- Birthday 07/15/1962
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Westerville
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2006 Kawasaki Concours
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PB Blaster - Nada! CRC Freeze off - Zippo! Was told to try MAPP Gas torch. We'll see how that goes.
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I have half of it off already and didn't want to reassemble it. Otherwise I'd just take it somewhere, which is what I should have done in the first place. I'm removing short shots and putting OEM back on (wife's bike and she doesn't like loud pipes, don't ask 😒).
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Candle wax? I have an impact wrench but it's not a good one, it's a little Ryobi and it doesn't have enough torque. What about a little torch like the crack heads use? Is that hot enough?
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Would a Bernzo torch work or do I need higher heat?
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Trying to remove the pipes from a 650 VSTAR and the header bolts are frozen solid. They're Alan head bolts and I've doused them with PB Blaster to no avail. Is there another way? I can't really get in there with a torch without disassembling half the bike so I really don't want to do that. What's next?
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Jim hears crickets.☹️
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Ok so I'm going to reserrect this old thread with an update. I bought a set of 07 OEM pipes with the bracket, bolts, and new gaskets but I need someone to install them. I can't roll around on the ground like I used to as my back is shot. Some shops won't touch it, others are backed way up. So, anyone on here interested in making a few dollars and help a guy out? I'm in Westerville. Thanks and let me know. Jim
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I bought my wife an 07 Vstar 650 Custom. It's got Vance & Hines Short Shots on it and she doesn't like them. She doesn't like loud pipes. Finding stock pipes is near impossible. What aftermarket pipes are quiet like OEM?
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Trade it in on a small pop-up. Problem solved!
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Well somebeech!! Well I ended up taking it to Firestone since I couldn't find the damn thing and it was really getting hot. Turns out the bottom left corner somehow was damaged and had a small leak causing it to overheat. Long story short I need a new radiator and one new tranny line since it was rusted solid on there. I get it back tomorrow to the tune of around $800. Lucky me, huh? Thanks Recon and Casper!! Jim
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Well like I say my prev 2000 Gr Chr Laredo had it under the headlight. This one is an 03 Limited. I purchased one from Advance auto and it looks like all the others I bought, I just can find the little sucker. That's crazy that they mount them inside the bumper and then you have to pay shop fees of $300 or more when all it is is two tiny bolts and a wire
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I need help finding the cooling fan relay on my 2003 Jeep Gr Chr LTD, 4.7L V8. I've looked under the pass headlight - not there. I've torn that plastic fascia all to hell and trust me it aint there. I see the mounting holes where it goes, but the holes don't even look like a screw has ever been in them. I've looked it up online. Everything thing I read, every pic or illustration I see says under the pass headlight - NOT TO BE FOUND!! I don't even see the wire for it. I've crawled under the car - nothing. You can even come see for yourself. I owned a 2000 GR CHR Laredo before and that's where it was on that vehicle. Does this yr/mak/mod even have one? I bought a replacement so it must have one. Is it in a different place? Please help, I'm at wit's end with this and I need my Jeep!! Thanks Jim
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Olive Green Cycles in Sunbury has always done right by me.
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Yeah, it's a 5x10 ramp trailer like you see the lawn guys use for their mowers. It has raised side rails about 10", 11" tall - just angle iron type stuff, has open sides. I have two bikes I'll be putting on there and it's a tight fit but it works. Mine has plastics Kawi Concours) and my wife's bike has chrome pipes (Vstar cruiser) and she'll have my nuts if I scratch those pipes. Helmutt - Good idea on the pool noodles. Never thought of that. Do they come in black - LOL? Or I could use pipe insulation. Also good point on the abrasive non-skid finish. Didn't give that a thought. Jim
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Has anyone ever used a spray/roll/brush on truck bed coating? How'd it work for you? I see there are many brands - Rust-Oleum, Dupli Color, Herculiner, etc. I recently purchased a 5x10 ramp trailer to haul two bikes around on. I loaded them up the other day and noticed how close to the metal sides of the trailer the bikes sit. I thought if I coated the side rails with truck bed liner that would protect the bikes. I searched for them online and found a few so I'm looking for user reviews of the product(s). Thanks Jim