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Re: gasket sealant

Rapfour4@... — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:54:41 GMT

JD I agree Hylomar is great as gasket dressing ,I have been using it on all types of motor rebuilding for many years. But the NAPA people told its no longer

Re: Really coming along

Benjamin Tate — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:15:38 GMT

Thanks Greg. I hadn't planned on pulling the swing arm. I imagine that would make a world of difference though. I should reconsider. I have some time

Re: gasket sealant

gtbender1970 — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:41:22 GMT

Hi JD, I've never used Hylomar...so I really don't know either way. Regards, Gregory Bender

Re: Really coming along

gtbender1970 — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:35:34 GMT

Hi Ben, It is looking good :> When it comes time to install the engine into the frame, I'd remove the foot boards completely (of course). I'd also protect the

Re: gasket sealant

JD — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:09:40 GMT

Greg, Raj et al Wouldn't Hylomar be a good sealant for reassembly? Doesn't harden or set up like RTV, impervious to petroleum products, seals metal to metal

Really coming along

Benjamin Tate — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:58:23 GMT

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Re: cafe bars for Eldorado

Rob Anderson — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:20:38 GMT

And flexible ... !! ... From: Loopframe_Guzzi@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Loopframe_Guzzi@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dan Sent: Sunday, 22 November 2009 1:13 PM

Re: cafe bars for Eldorado

Dan — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:14:08 GMT

You are evil.

Re: cafe bars for Eldorado

guzzirenew@... — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:47:05 GMT

I would just mount ape hangers upside down.Wilfred ... From: kevin m To: Loopframe_Guzzi@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, Nov 21, 2009 4:55 pm

Re: !@#%!#$@^-in' sludge trap!

gtbender1970 — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:40:57 GMT

Hi Raj, Yes, you can use a tap that has the same thread pitch as a scraper. You bet it takes time...but quicker than waiting on a new part. As long as you

Re: gasket sealant

gtbender1970 — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:40:09 GMT

Hi Raj, In general I don't like gasket sealants...and I especially don't like RTV. Instead, my general rule of thumb is to grease gaskets and install. But, I

Re: cafe bars for Eldorado

kevin m — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:56:04 GMT

with fork headlight shrouds disallowing clipons, the only thing i could think of was short bars in the usual handlebar attachment point but myself i like a

Re: gasket sealant

Raj — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:46:54 GMT

jeez yeah, that's what I thought. Seems like tremendous overkill. He's got good intentions for sure, and maybe the stuff is great if you know where to use it.

Re: Top end install

Raj — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:40:23 GMT

I found the gaps to be within the limits of the specs quoted in my manual - I wouldn't leave something like that to chance though, check now and ride happy.

Re: Top end install

Patrick Hayes — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:33:30 GMT

... Actually, the 8 you pulled out should have come from between the rocker carrier frame and the top of the head. The other four (two for each side, will go