Losing My Sense of Humor...and oil. - Page 4

Spanner · 02-08-2017, 01:11 AM

That is awesome JB! Thanks for sharing the repair with us. I'm genuinely glad your bike is fixed!

BlackBike · 02-08-2017, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Spanner

That is awesome JB! Thanks for sharing the repair with us. I'm genuinely glad your bike is fixed!

Yes, Jb has shared so much over the last year with his ride reports and oil analysis etc. I have learned much , would hate to lose him all to triumph m.c.'s

Emerikol · 02-08-2017, 06:39 AM

Great job on the repair. I'm glad it worked out for you, and please keep us updated on the front (exhaust) cover repair!

jbfla · 02-08-2017, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackBike

Yes, Jb has shared so much over the last year with his ride reports and oil analysis etc. I have learned much , would hate to lose him all to triumph m.c.'s

Thanks, BB.

My intention is to relate my experience with the RX3, not to be critical.

I enjoy riding the RX3 in FL, but it really is better suited, IMO, to the low speed, curvy mountain roads of north GA, NC, TN.

The mechanical issues I have had with the bike are mostly caused by stripped bolt heads and threads, which I have replaced with better quality bolts,

.....and the constantly changing valve clearances.

Others have ridden the RX3 many miles with no problems.

jb

2LZ · 02-08-2017, 10:44 AM

Awesome work jb! Glad she's back on the road again!

pyoungbl · 02-08-2017, 11:07 AM

jb, glad you were able to fix the problem. My lessons here are (1) use anti seize on those bolts, (2) lock washers on same, (3) order a 6mm time cert kit. Thanks much for sharing.

Peter Y.

jbfla · 02-08-2017, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Emerikol

..... please keep us updated on the front (exhaust) cover repair!...

It shouldn't be too long.

I'm planning on changing the fork oil at 10,000 miles...should be in a week or two.

jb

jbfla · 02-08-2017, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by pyoungbl

.......My lessons here are (1) use anti seize on those bolts, (2) lock washers on same, (3) order a 6mm time cert kit. Thanks much for sharing.

Peter Y.

My thoughts also.

If you use the anti-seize and the lock washers, there shouldn't be a need for the Time-serts.

jb

ben2go · 02-08-2017, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jbfla

My thoughts also.

If you use the anti-seize and the lock washers, there shouldn't be a need for the Time-serts.

jb

I agree with that as well.

pyoungbl · 02-08-2017, 09:43 PM

Here's some food for thought. Split washers (lock washers) might not be the answer in all cases. Take a look at this option:

Peter Y.

MudIntent · 02-08-2017, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pyoungbl

Here's some food for thought. Split washers (lock washers) might not be the answer in all cases. Take a look at this option:

Peter Y.

Thanks for posting! I'm surprised that the Nylock nut did so poorly. These washers are impressive

jbfla · 02-08-2017, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by pyoungbl

Here's some food for thought. Split washers (lock washers) might not be the answer in all cases. Take a look at this option:

Peter Y.

Hi Peter,

I'm aware of Nord-lock washers...didn't have any on hand, only split washers.

Since a bolt with Nord-lock washers increases the tension when unscrewed, I wonder if it would exert enough force to affect the soft aluminum threads in the cylinder head?

Do I really need to spend $1+ per washer?

https://www.amazon.com/Pair-Nord-Vib.../dp/B0040CTYX8

And you know that now every time I stop the bike, I check those valve covers...

Think I checked them a half dozen times on today's ride.

jb

pyoungbl · 02-09-2017, 10:17 AM

jb, the Nord-lock route is more expensive...no argument there. At the same time, I bet you would have traded $4 for not having this whole 'adventure'. I just ordered a pack of 6mm and 8mm Nord-lock washers for my tool box. Very few fasteners are 'stop the bike' critical but your experience tells me that the valve covers might fall into that category.

Peter Y.

BTW, I'll be in FL 9-18 March for Bike Week. I'm camping about 3 exits north of Daytona Beach.

Jay In Milpitas · 02-09-2017, 09:03 PM

Nord locks are great in the right application. The valve cover bolts is not one of those.

jbfla · 02-10-2017, 11:33 AM

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...... At the same time, I bet you would have traded $4 for not having this whole 'adventure'. .....

You are correct about that. The RX3 has been more "adventure" than I bargained for.

Though I don't think the Nord-Locks would have prevented the threads in the cylinder head from becoming stripped.

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...... Very few fasteners are 'stop the bike' critical but your experience tells me that the valve covers might fall into that category......

I would never have thought that virtually all the engine oil could be lost out of an open valve cover.

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......BTW, I'll be in FL 9-18 March for Bike Week. I'm camping about 3 exits north of Daytona Beach. ......

Camping with the MG guys again?

Since I only go for a day trip, probably won't have a chance to meet up...maybe at Marlington...

jb

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2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,070	Awesome work jb! Glad she's back on the road again! __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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pyoungbl Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portsmouth, Virginia, USA Posts: 632	jb, glad you were able to fix the problem. My lessons here are (1) use anti seize on those bolts, (2) lock washers on same, (3) order a 6mm time cert kit. Thanks much for sharing. Peter Y.
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pyoungbl Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portsmouth, Virginia, USA Posts: 632	Here's some food for thought. Split washers (lock washers) might not be the answer in all cases. Take a look at this option: Peter Y.
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pyoungbl Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portsmouth, Virginia, USA Posts: 632	jb, the Nord-lock route is more expensive...no argument there. At the same time, I bet you would have traded $4 for not having this whole 'adventure'. I just ordered a pack of 6mm and 8mm Nord-lock washers for my tool box. Very few fasteners are 'stop the bike' critical but your experience tells me that the valve covers might fall into that category. Peter Y. BTW, I'll be in FL 9-18 March for Bike Week. I'm camping about 3 exits north of Daytona Beach.
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Jay In Milpitas Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Milpitas, CA. USA Posts: 775	Nord locks are great in the right application. The valve cover bolts is not one of those.
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