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The Motobrick Workshop / Re: Fuel sender finally broke, need ideas on how to proceed
« Last post by sooprvylyn on Today at 10:48:31 AM »
Quote from: McQuinn on April 15, 2024, 08:12:20 PM
This is interesting and not something I'd considered.  I do have a friend of a friend that has a 3d printer.  I know very little about 3d printing though and my main concern is whether the material can be submersed in gasoline but I guess I could also seal it from the inside.  Going to look into this

There are different materials available for 3d printing.  Seems nylon is the one most often suggested for use with fuel, but even then it is suggested to coat it in a fuel resistant epoxy. Worth doing a little research on.

The JB weld thing should also work if you cant solve it another way.
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The MBdotCOM Community Center / Re: Short, Fun Rides
« Last post by sooprvylyn on Today at 10:41:09 AM »
I often worry about the sporty bike kids with regards to the patched guys.  There is an attitude among many of those young sporties(especially riding in groups) that the patched riders are a joke and to ignore them, or even antagonize them.  Mostly they ARE a joke, but its not a good idea to test it, even against a single patched rider who can easily call backup, since you dont know if they are connected to an outlaw club. They(outlaws) are smart enough not to go too extreme because it attracts unwanted attention from the law, but a lower level muscle club may not be so smart, especially younger patches riding without higher ups.
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The MBdotCOM Community Center / Re: Short, Fun Rides
« Last post by PitchlerBrick on April 15, 2024, 10:12:26 PM »
Yep, good advice. Although I already told the boy about what happened, I just read him your response, thank you for that.

Another layer of situational awareness to adopt. Thanks for your perspective.
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The Motobrick Workshop / Re: Fuel sender finally broke, need ideas on how to proceed
« Last post by daveson on April 15, 2024, 08:33:01 PM »
One option is to phone a local bike wreckers, or a few. There's one about an hour from me that usually has a few complete bricks for sale, and can supply almost all parts, new or used. When I was last there a few years ago, they could provide every part except for a fuel cap.
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The Motobrick Workshop / Re: Fuel sender finally broke, need ideas on how to proceed
« Last post by McQuinn on April 15, 2024, 08:12:20 PM »
Quote from: sooprvylyn on April 15, 2024, 08:02:30 PM
Haha, Welcome to k-bikes. Bmw made sure to make EVERYTHING on these suckers proprietary

 If you can ID the diameter and thread pitch, and if you have a  friend w a 3d printer, you could hire a 3d artist on fiver to make you a file for probably $20 and have your friend print it.

This is interesting and not something I'd considered.  I do have a friend of a friend that has a 3d printer.  I know very little about 3d printing though and my main concern is whether the material can be submersed in gasoline but I guess I could also seal it from the inside.  Going to look into this
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The Motobrick Workshop / Re: Fuel sender finally broke, need ideas on how to proceed
« Last post by sooprvylyn on April 15, 2024, 08:06:31 PM »
Regarding your idea to repair the existing nut...jb weld is apparently fuel safe. You might be able to use that.
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The Motobrick Workshop / Re: Fuel sender finally broke, need ideas on how to proceed
« Last post by sooprvylyn on April 15, 2024, 08:03:23 PM »
I'd also check ace hardware...they often have weirdo stuff.
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The Motobrick Workshop / Re: Fuel sender finally broke, need ideas on how to proceed
« Last post by sooprvylyn on April 15, 2024, 08:02:30 PM »
Haha, Welcome to k-bikes. Bmw made sure to make EVERYTHING on these suckers proprietary

 If you can ID the diameter and thread pitch, and if you have a  friend w a 3d printer, you could hire a 3d artist on fiver to make you a file for probably $20 and have your friend print it.
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The Motobrick Workshop / Re: Fuel sender finally broke, need ideas on how to proceed
« Last post by McQuinn on April 15, 2024, 07:51:15 PM »
Quote from: sooprvylyn on April 15, 2024, 07:10:48 PM
Have you run down to the auto-parts store to see if they have any caps that might fit?  They probably have all sorts of filler caps in a bunch of sizes for various vehicles.  If you do find a cap, drill a hole and use gasket maker to seal it once the wires are in place.

I've been to all the local places here in Dallas, autozone, Oreillys, etc.. as well as home depot, lowes and tractor supply.  I can't find the same size and thread, it seems to be a very unique combination
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The MBdotCOM Community Center / Re: Short, Fun Rides
« Last post by sooprvylyn on April 15, 2024, 07:30:37 PM »
Make sure your son is aware, especially if he's under 30. Those are the bikers the bill badasses might choose to confront, and those young kids think they are invincible. Those patched guys won't usually mess with older riders other than to "correct" them.
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