The Wrench Monkey's Lounge - Page 7

zedx11 · 07-16-2008

bring money withya

zedx11 · 07-16-2008

hundred dollars

pinstripe · 07-17-2008

Alright I'm new on this forum, so, If I'm cutting in I apologize. I wasn't sure where to ask this so I figured I would start here. I recently bought an 02 Vulcan 800 classic from a friend. It has just barely over 10k on it. The plugs and oil were recently changed and all seems well. I have been through about 4 tanks of gas on it. I filled up for the 5th time today and after filling I went from reserve back to the fuel on position. I rode about four miles and it died out on me. I was able to get it running again by switching back to reserve. Then once it was running I switched back to fuel on and it seems to be fine. I called the previous owner and he said he had run into similar issue before. It doesn't seem to be over heating. I was just wondering if it could be a vacuum issue or could it be getting dirt in the line that could be in the bottom of the tank. I know the petcock has a small screen or filter on it so I'm not sure if that should even be a worry. Any advice on what to check or watch for would be greatly appreciated. and if I posted in the wrong place just tell me to go away. Thanks

StarGate · 07-17-2008

OK not to be rude and not telling you to go away but start a new thread in this section. It will get more exposure that way and more likely to be seen by others and maybe someone that has experienced that same problem will see it.

girlnamedgo · 07-17-2008

oh hello there. new to the forum, and i do believe i qualify as a wrench monkey

A2rider · 07-17-2008

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Originally Posted by girlnamedgo

oh hello there. new to the forum, and i do believe i qualify as a wrench monkey

Qualifications?

And loading the fridge with beer doesn't count.

girlnamedgo · 07-17-2008

i restore vintage bikes and build cafe racers and rat bikes
i moved to philly from texas in august. when my lease was up, i moved to de because a friend had a room for rent. i want to move back to pa and get a job at a shop somewhere around there.

LoudFastUgly · 07-17-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by girlnamedgo

i restore vintage bikes and build cafe racers and rat bikes
i moved to philly from texas in august. when my lease was up, i moved to de because a friend had a room for rent. i want to move back to pa and get a job at a shop somewhere around there.

Yeah, ok. But can you open a pop top with a 32mm box end wrench?

A2rider · 07-17-2008

OOOOOO, you got lots of stories then!

We have a cafe racer place here in KC that I'll try and get to Saturday.

And bikes don't get any rattier than mine. I didn't know people purposely built them, I thought they just evolved

A2rider · 07-17-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoudFastUgly

Yeah, ok. But can you open a pop top with a 32mm box end wrench?

You probably don't have anything bigger than a 27mm, how would you know?

girlnamedgo · 07-17-2008

chopped frame
2 fire extinguishers for the gas tank
tractor seat
army boxes for saddlebags

and i suppose i could try opening a pop top with a 32 mm wrench

A2rider · 07-17-2008

I left the frame alone. Mine just has bed liner paint and chain maille attached to it. And a coupla spikes.

Saleenguy · 07-17-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by A2rider

Qualifications?

And loading the fridge with beer doesn't count.

your a hard ***....I like that........

Saleenguy · 07-17-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by girlnamedgo

i restore vintage bikes and build cafe racers and rat bikes
i moved to philly from texas in august. when my lease was up, i moved to de because a friend had a room for rent. i want to move back to pa and get a job at a shop somewhere around there.

Sweet.....welcome to the place us with permanently dirty hand hang out....My name is * * * H O L E good to meet you.

If confused, look at my avatar pic.

A2rider · 07-17-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saleenguy

your a hard ***....I like that........

Well, we just can't let anyone in here. Tod made a place for us to be safe. They don't have to be a full fledged mechanic, just share the same loathing for irritating customers that the rest of us do.

I'll be glad to get some sleep tonight, I'm getting kinda weird and grouchy.

girlnamedgo · 07-17-2008

yeah, i could use a shower

my hands will still be black

A2rider · 07-17-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by girlnamedgo

yeah, i could use a shower

my hands will still be black

I work in a tool crib all day, handing out welding equipment. Then I go home and mess with the bike. Black hands are a part of life.

girlnamedgo · 07-17-2008

i also ran a welding business with my brother

i'm proud of my permanently black hands

Saleenguy · 07-17-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by A2rider

Well, we just can't let anyone in here. Tod made a place for us to be safe. They don't have to be a full fledged mechanic, just share the same loathing for irritating customers that the rest of us do.

I'll be glad to get some sleep tonight, I'm getting kinda weird and grouchy.

why are you not sleeping right?

A2rider · 07-17-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saleenguy

why are you not sleeping right?

Because my scheduals all screwed up. Worked 2 weeks 2pm to 2:30 am, then two weeks 2pm to 12:30 am, then 3:30 to 2:30am, then 1pm to 10:30pm. Now I'm doing split shift cause the day person is gone, 6:30am to 6pm. I'm all effed up.

07-16-2008	#121 (permalink)
zedx11 yellow doesn't corner wel Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: KC, KS Posts: 22,141	bring money withya __________________ Darrell Ignorance is a disease my friend. You should rid yourself of it.

07-16-2008	#122 (permalink)
zedx11 yellow doesn't corner wel Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: KC, KS Posts: 22,141	hundred dollars __________________ Darrell Ignorance is a disease my friend. You should rid yourself of it.

07-17-2008	#124 (permalink)
StarGate Navy Vet S.A.R. crew BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 5,028	OK not to be rude and not telling you to go away but start a new thread in this section. It will get more exposure that way and more likely to be seen by others and maybe someone that has experienced that same problem will see it. __________________ Mike Original Owner 1981 KZ1000-K1 LTD 2000 Suzuki King Quad Photos

07-17-2008	#123 (permalink)
pinstripe Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1	Alright I'm new on this forum, so, If I'm cutting in I apologize. I wasn't sure where to ask this so I figured I would start here. I recently bought an 02 Vulcan 800 classic from a friend. It has just barely over 10k on it. The plugs and oil were recently changed and all seems well. I have been through about 4 tanks of gas on it. I filled up for the 5th time today and after filling I went from reserve back to the fuel on position. I rode about four miles and it died out on me. I was able to get it running again by switching back to reserve. Then once it was running I switched back to fuel on and it seems to be fine. I called the previous owner and he said he had run into similar issue before. It doesn't seem to be over heating. I was just wondering if it could be a vacuum issue or could it be getting dirt in the line that could be in the bottom of the tank. I know the petcock has a small screen or filter on it so I'm not sure if that should even be a worry. Any advice on what to check or watch for would be greatly appreciated. and if I posted in the wrong place just tell me to go away. Thanks

07-17-2008	#125 (permalink)
girlnamedgo Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: newark, de Posts: 15	oh hello there. new to the forum, and i do believe i qualify as a wrench monkey

07-17-2008	#127 (permalink)
girlnamedgo Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: newark, de Posts: 15	i restore vintage bikes and build cafe racers and rat bikes i moved to philly from texas in august. when my lease was up, i moved to de because a friend had a room for rent. i want to move back to pa and get a job at a shop somewhere around there.

07-17-2008	#129 (permalink)
A2rider Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,729	OOOOOO, you got lots of stories then! We have a cafe racer place here in KC that I'll try and get to Saturday. And bikes don't get any rattier than mine. I didn't know people purposely built them, I thought they just evolved

07-17-2008	#131 (permalink)
girlnamedgo Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: newark, de Posts: 15	chopped frame 2 fire extinguishers for the gas tank tractor seat army boxes for saddlebags and i suppose i could try opening a pop top with a 32 mm wrench

07-17-2008	#132 (permalink)
A2rider Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,729	I left the frame alone. Mine just has bed liner paint and chain maille attached to it. And a coupla spikes.

07-17-2008	#136 (permalink)
girlnamedgo Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: newark, de Posts: 15	yeah, i could use a shower my hands will still be black

07-17-2008	#138 (permalink)
girlnamedgo Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: newark, de Posts: 15	i also ran a welding business with my brother i'm proud of my permanently black hands

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