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<blockquote data-quote="Sun" data-source="post: 15939" data-attributes="member: 143"><p><strong>Baja -</strong> Im trying to do some things I think I can do, and there have been some things I thought I could do. It always starts out pretty good then something happens to make things difficult and I start to get emotional and frustrated. Last thing I did with frustration was to replace my radiator guard. I walked away from it because I decided to wait till my hubby got home to help me with it, I munched it good and it was jammed/bent so much I couldnt even get it off. Well...Im down the hall in my house braiding my hair and I start hearing liquid pouring, I thought<img src="https://www.dirtbikeaddicts.com/static/images/smilies/thinking.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":thinking:" title="Thinking :thinking:" data-shortname=":thinking:" />I didnt turn the pool water on??? I started walking down the hall smelling fuel and as it turned out my fuel line ruptured! It had a small tear in it from the radiator hitting it that I didnt see, and Im guessing the heat of the day expanded it??? Well my extra capacity tank was full and gas was pouring all over my patio! I grabbed an ice chest and slid it under and then dealt with a big mess for the next hour. Then I had to make/find a part that would work because I bent my bracket that is part of the frame that holds the radiator. I went to the hardware store and tried to find a gromet close to the stock thingy on the other side to rig it. I rigged it and it is that way to this day and will be forever! I had to use bailing wire to hold it there too. Just like my skid plate right now...wired on <img src="https://www.dirtbikeaddicts.com/static/images/smilies/smirk.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":smirk:" title="Smirk :smirk:" data-shortname=":smirk:" /> Talk about Jenny rigged! Anyhow....I've done and do some work but I just suck at it, I hate it, and it ALWAYS turns into a BIG ordeal! It cant ever be simple! I WILL DO the kickstand, kill switch, new fuel line (because I made the mistake of getting fuel line from auto parts store) and fluid changes. I dont think I will do the bark busters. Last time I tried that they didnt fit/line up properly and what a surprise<img src="https://www.dirtbikeaddicts.com/static/images/smilies/banghead.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":banghead:" title="Banghead :banghead:" data-shortname=":banghead:" />it became frustrating and I cut the new grip crappy. </p><p></p><p><strong>Palmer -</strong> Yea...I heard the same thing. Im just not sure. Like I said...I think I like the ease of being able to see things. Funny joke! Yuck!</p><p></p><p><strong>James -</strong> Rewarding when i get it done right and without emotion. For some reason I get so emotional wrenching on my bikes. I think it is my deep attachment to my bikes and riding that causes it. I just want things to be so "right" because I love my bikes SO MUCH! I refer to them as my "other lovers" Im not ordinarily that emotional, really Im not! Of course that way too long, obnoxious lecture shows otherwise but seriously.....Im overall a happy, easy going girl! BTW...A dirtier version of the joke? Really? Never mind, I dont want to know.</p><p></p><p><strong>Bryce -</strong> I heard with bleeders if you bleed after you strap down the bike you have eleminated the pressure off the seals. I also heard when you unload the bike you need to elevate it, (wheels off the ground) and hit the bleeders again before you ride it. Feed back on bleeders? Or new thread? Im still curious about that. I have a hard foam block and even a plastic thing that you are suppose to use for strapping down. I never use them, not sure why. I really should for obvious reasons unless<img src="https://www.dirtbikeaddicts.com/static/images/smilies/thinking.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":thinking:" title="Thinking :thinking:" data-shortname=":thinking:" /> the bleeders truly do work when the bike is strapped down, which IS WHY I bought them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sun, post: 15939, member: 143"] [B]Baja -[/B] Im trying to do some things I think I can do, and there have been some things I thought I could do. It always starts out pretty good then something happens to make things difficult and I start to get emotional and frustrated. Last thing I did with frustration was to replace my radiator guard. I walked away from it because I decided to wait till my hubby got home to help me with it, I munched it good and it was jammed/bent so much I couldnt even get it off. Well...Im down the hall in my house braiding my hair and I start hearing liquid pouring, I thought:thinking:I didnt turn the pool water on??? I started walking down the hall smelling fuel and as it turned out my fuel line ruptured! It had a small tear in it from the radiator hitting it that I didnt see, and Im guessing the heat of the day expanded it??? Well my extra capacity tank was full and gas was pouring all over my patio! I grabbed an ice chest and slid it under and then dealt with a big mess for the next hour. Then I had to make/find a part that would work because I bent my bracket that is part of the frame that holds the radiator. I went to the hardware store and tried to find a gromet close to the stock thingy on the other side to rig it. I rigged it and it is that way to this day and will be forever! I had to use bailing wire to hold it there too. Just like my skid plate right now...wired on :smirk: Talk about Jenny rigged! Anyhow....I've done and do some work but I just suck at it, I hate it, and it ALWAYS turns into a BIG ordeal! It cant ever be simple! I WILL DO the kickstand, kill switch, new fuel line (because I made the mistake of getting fuel line from auto parts store) and fluid changes. I dont think I will do the bark busters. Last time I tried that they didnt fit/line up properly and what a surprise:banghead:it became frustrating and I cut the new grip crappy. [B]Palmer -[/B] Yea...I heard the same thing. Im just not sure. Like I said...I think I like the ease of being able to see things. Funny joke! Yuck! [B]James -[/B] Rewarding when i get it done right and without emotion. For some reason I get so emotional wrenching on my bikes. I think it is my deep attachment to my bikes and riding that causes it. I just want things to be so "right" because I love my bikes SO MUCH! I refer to them as my "other lovers" Im not ordinarily that emotional, really Im not! Of course that way too long, obnoxious lecture shows otherwise but seriously.....Im overall a happy, easy going girl! BTW...A dirtier version of the joke? Really? Never mind, I dont want to know. [B]Bryce -[/B] I heard with bleeders if you bleed after you strap down the bike you have eleminated the pressure off the seals. I also heard when you unload the bike you need to elevate it, (wheels off the ground) and hit the bleeders again before you ride it. Feed back on bleeders? Or new thread? Im still curious about that. I have a hard foam block and even a plastic thing that you are suppose to use for strapping down. I never use them, not sure why. I really should for obvious reasons unless:thinking: the bleeders truly do work when the bike is strapped down, which IS WHY I bought them. [/QUOTE]
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