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Offline Laitch

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Re: Das Brick: 93 K75 S Renovation
« Reply #175 on: May 08, 2020, 11:08:19 AM »
Soaking the tank in vinegar with repeated agitation has worked for members to remove the debris.
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Re: Das Brick: 93 K75 S Renovation
« Reply #176 on: May 08, 2020, 11:38:46 AM »
Soaking the tank in vinegar with repeated agitation has worked for members to remove the debris.

...and a light scrub with a red ScotchBrite pad will have the inside looking like new.
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  • '91K100RS White/Blue
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'94 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
'92 K100RS16V "Moby Brick" (RIP, deceased in a vehicular assault)
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Re: Das Brick: 93 K75 S Renovation
« Reply #177 on: May 08, 2020, 11:50:55 AM »
But I've got that black Scotchbrite that was wrapped around the pump already on hand!...

We're making a lumber/chiropractor/grocery run today so cleaning vinegar was already on the list. It won't harm the level sending unit (gauge), will it? Or do I need to fashion something to block the mounting point off? Screws are pretty well boogered, looks like PO used blue Loctite to hold 'em in place.
I ordered what I need from EME in Denver, plus bits from MaxB. PO snipped the leads off the level indicator/gauge that go to the pump so I'll need to get some quality eye rings for those. Maybe riding by June?  :idunno:

Maybe I just need to give all this wrenching stuff and go blow 18 gees on a brand-new F850GS... :rideaway
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Re: Das Brick: 93 K75 S Renovation
« Reply #178 on: May 08, 2020, 11:57:32 AM »
It won't harm the level sending unit (gauge), will it?
No.
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Re: Das Brick: 93 K75 S Renovation
« Reply #179 on: May 08, 2020, 04:08:43 PM »
That black stuff doesn't look like ScotchBrite.  Looks more like the filter for an air conditioner.

As Laitch said, vinegar won't hurt the level sender, might even clean it up, just be gentle with it.  There are some very fragile resistance wires in it.  They're not cheap to replace.  When the rest of the tank is clean, you can remove the sender and give it a soak and a very careful cleaning with a soft paint brush.
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  • '91K100RS White/Blue
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'91 K100RS16V "Moby Brick Too"

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'94 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
'92 K100RS16V "Moby Brick" (RIP, deceased in a vehicular assault)
'94 K75S Special Edition Dakar Yellow "Cheetos"
'89 K100RS Special Edition "Special Ed"

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Re: Das Brick: 93 K75 S Renovation
« Reply #180 on: May 08, 2020, 06:48:36 PM »


Maybe I just need to give all this wrenching stuff and go blow 18 gees on a brand-new F850GS... :rideaway

I have a new (to me) F650 GS single and I've ridden it a bit while awaiting the parts for my K75. It's night and day. Although the F650 is intresting and fun in its own way, I would far prefer riding the K75. Except on "unimproved surfaces" that is.
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Re: Das Brick: 93 K75 S Renovation
« Reply #181 on: May 09, 2020, 08:41:56 AM »
Maybe I just need to give all this wrenching stuff and go blow 18 gees on a brand-new F850GS... :rideaway
A friend of mine bought one of those. It's a very competent moto on all surfaces but it does have engine vibration at highway speed that he found distracting. He sold it off then bought a 2014 R1200GS. He's happy with that all-around. It weighs about the same as the Brick. Maybe that's the way to go.
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Re: Das Brick: 93 K75 S Renovation
« Reply #182 on: May 12, 2020, 09:49:23 AM »
Replacement parts for the gas tank arrive today so I'm cleaning the tank with a vinegar soak. For the low fuel level indicator, I'll need to source some submersible ring terminals to replace the Chinese clip. Anyone got a good suggestion? I see an outfit Down Under makes submersible wiring setups but I just need the terminals.
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Re: Das Brick: 93 K75 S Renovation
« Reply #183 on: May 12, 2020, 05:34:24 PM »
I'll need to source some submersible ring terminals to replace the Chinese clip. Anyone got a good suggestion?
If replacement of fuel pump ring terminals were my task, I'd go to the hardware store and buy terminals that fit the posts then install them. The OEM terminals don't seem special to me. From the photos I've seen, they can corrode from chronic neglect. The environment inside the fuel tank of a well-used Brick is not one conducive to corrosion.
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  • 1995 K75 89,000 miles
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Re: Das Brick: 93 K75 S Renovation
« Reply #184 on: May 12, 2020, 05:53:27 PM »
Good idea. WHEN the pump arrives I’ll take it with me to the hardware store to get a good match. Looks like the USPS is using practical distancing today. Parts went east from Denver to Des Moines for some reason. Maybe tomorrow.
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  • '93 K75s-'05 R1200GS-'08 R1200RT-'88 XR600R-'74 GT80
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Re: Das Brick: 93 K75 S Renovation
« Reply #185 on: May 12, 2020, 07:01:12 PM »
My water pump went from Denver to San Fransisco before bypassing me and going to Toronto and is now who knows where?

OK sorry  :threadjacked back to your usual programming.
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  • BRICK: 1989 K75 RT - Rocinante; NON-BRICK: 2007 F650 GS Dakar - Betty Blue

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