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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by bguillory66, May 14, 2011.

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  1. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    yeah my dad has a fairly large oxy/ac set up to and he doesn't use it much either. last time I seen him try to use it he had so many issues with it I just walked away from all of the cussing...:roflmao::roflmao:
    JohnnyBiker, May 16, 2011
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  3. bguillory66

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    OK :D got my a/c unit going in the house again, a must in my part of the country, and think I got the leak on the tank fixed. Used some new 55% silver that came out a couple years ago, it has the flux on it already like a welding rod, nice stuff, really flows well. Couldn't get any water to leak out but only pressured as much as I did before, need to come up with a better way to pressure tank up like chucktx suggested, how do u do it chuck?
    bguillory66, May 16, 2011
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  4. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    I would bring it to a radiator repair shop. That is where I brought my gas tank when I bought it. JMO
    JohnnyBiker, May 16, 2011
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  5. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    i use a regulator to reduce the airpressure. i plug the holes and use tape tocover the vent hole in the cap. i take the pressure up to 5psi or so and use soapy water to check for leaks........
    chucktx, May 16, 2011
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  6. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    This has been very interesting. Never had to fix a leaking gas tank. Hmmm, wonder what Jones would do. :D
    FLHTbiker, May 16, 2011
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  7. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Steal one???? :roflmao::roflmao:
    JohnnyBiker, May 16, 2011
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  8. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    From the cops and it would still have the star on it. :roflmao:
    FLHTbiker, May 16, 2011
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  9. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    And that is so true too!:roflmao: Jones would charge the cop for it and tell him that he had to pay for it as the cop is taking him to slammer!!:roflmao:
    JohnnyBiker, May 16, 2011
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  10. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    He would probably try and paint over it but it would probably show through and would be interesting to see how he would try and explain it or try and talk his way out of it. Hey, were giving possibilities here. :roflmao:
    FLHTbiker, May 16, 2011
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  11. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    :roflmao::D
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  12. bguillory66

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    Tank repair was succesful, back on the road again.:D
    bguillory66, May 20, 2011
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  13. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Cool, how many miles on now without issues????
    JohnnyBiker, May 20, 2011
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  14. chucktx

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    great news!!!!!!!!!!
    chucktx, May 20, 2011
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    i really like those toons............get em in emails......great to start the day out!
    chucktx, May 20, 2011
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  16. bguillory66

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    Only about 10 miles so far JB, just ran into town and filled up the tank. Will definitely put more this weekend though, hopefully no issues but will let everyone know if something happens.
    bguillory66, May 20, 2011
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  17. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Bring some bubble gum with you in case yea need to fix it temporarily till yea get back home. :D Just kidding of course, hope all goes well and you have a great ride. :)
    FLHTbiker, May 20, 2011
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  18. bguillory66

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    Alright put 145 miles on her today, no bubble gum needed, also went from 35 mpg to 46 mpg with my new V-Ductor! :D Want to keep checking before deciding I gained 11 mpg, seems like a lot. But I'll sure take it:roflmao:
    Off the subject I road into Beaumont, TX. today to the Cowboy Harley dealership, nice place, they had a Corvette car show going on in the parking lot, some really nice rides.
    bguillory66, May 21, 2011
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    Fixed a GM gas tank leak with Jujyfruit gum years ago. The old fillers were behind the license plate. The filler neck was about 8 inches long and it leaked where it entered the tank. Chewed me up a whole pack then smashed it around the filler neck. Held tight for years with no leaks! Seriously! It hardened like a rock.
    Fatboy128, May 21, 2011
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  20. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    that is where i bought my last bike.......bout an hour east of me....
    chucktx, May 21, 2011
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    Cool, I am glad that you got it worked out... Maybe your gas mileage calculation was off because of the leak???? :eek::roflmao:
    JohnnyBiker, May 21, 2011
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