Message from @Sonic

Discord ID: 494534071553359880


2018-08-22 20:31:10 UTC  

The mystery continues

2018-08-23 01:07:12 UTC  

Darn I hadn’t heard anything about it for a bit thought you may have fixed it. Didn’t you replace the carb again?

2018-08-23 01:29:49 UTC  

I held off because I’d have to replace the intake manifold to fit the stock carb

2018-08-23 08:32:58 UTC  

Whenever I turn my car off my headlights stay on, even if I manually turn the lights to "off" instead of "auto"
My temporary fix has been manually disconnecting the battery when I turn the car off and reconnecting it when I need to drive again.
I've done basic work on various vehicles for years but I've never seen an issue like this.

2018-08-23 14:58:19 UTC  

If I had to guess I would guess it’s your headlight switch. But would have to do some tests to verify.

2018-08-23 14:59:24 UTC  

I love new parts.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/322712586741088256/482202205601136700/20180822_195352.jpg

2018-08-23 15:01:44 UTC  

Solid 14 volts.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/322712586741088256/482202793357213706/20180823_100042.jpg

2018-09-17 19:42:13 UTC  

Question for mechanics from a car novice: have an 03 Honda Civic with a crack in the radiator. Honda is going to charge me an arm and a leg for another one. What’s a good place/website to find new or slightly used parts and also ensure it’s exactly what I need

2018-09-17 19:42:34 UTC  

Thanks in advance

2018-09-17 19:42:42 UTC  

<#322712586741088256>

2018-09-17 19:54:58 UTC  

Junk yard

2018-09-17 19:55:07 UTC  

U pull and pay

2018-09-17 19:56:47 UTC  

I was going to say the same thing if you have tools. Honestly you shouldn't need much experience to pull a radiator.

2018-09-17 19:57:28 UTC  

You don't really need much for tools either.

2018-09-17 20:41:09 UTC  

Thanks guys, I’ll post an update soon

2018-09-23 18:20:22 UTC  

Update: found a new radiator with a lifetime warranty for a quarter of the dealership price. Took a few hours to get the old one out and new one in. Thought the crack in the old radiator was about an inch wide, turned out to be about three inches (couldn’t see the whole thing until the bumper was off).

2018-09-23 23:51:33 UTC  

Well done

2018-09-24 00:46:56 UTC  

Very nice

2018-09-25 17:10:59 UTC  

So I put some 12" apes on my bike and all the stock cables are long enough except for the brake line. Any advice on how to free up any slack to try and make it reach? I might just end up replacing the line and build my own custom length but just curious if anyone had any experience with this or could offer any tips. Thanks! <@&435155863217504256>

2018-09-26 04:20:36 UTC  

Took the brake line out of the restraint under the triple tree and unscrewed one of the two line holders. Got enough slack to make it work 👌🏻

2018-09-26 15:41:50 UTC  

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/322712586741088256/494534071012032547/IMG_20180925_210212673.jpg

2018-09-26 15:43:37 UTC  

Ignore the wirenuts, I'm installing a new accessory light switch and that's the temporary connection to verify it worked properly.

2018-09-26 16:02:58 UTC  

@@Sonic I'm a lil more triggered imagining working in the cozy little shack lol. Nice work.

2018-09-26 18:05:03 UTC  

Haha thanks

2018-09-27 01:16:40 UTC  

@Sonic make sure all of your cables are long enough for you to turn completely both directions.

2018-09-27 01:37:27 UTC  

Just took it for a test run. All good. I actually put a little too much play in the clutch cable- will tighten it up a bit tomorrow.

2018-10-01 03:49:56 UTC  

Any motorcycle guys in here? Trying to track down some parts for an old Honda CB125

2018-10-01 03:50:18 UTC  

I just scrolled up and saw @Sonic Pic...lol

2018-10-01 03:51:12 UTC  

Anyway, I'm having a hell of a time tracking down a gas tank that the fork doesn't bang into, and also fits against the front cushions and bolts properly. Help would be appreciated.

2018-10-01 03:53:02 UTC  

Have a tank rigged up, but sizing is not correct, was taken from a different year, same model.

2018-10-01 04:56:50 UTC  

@Freiheit - CA you might be able to search online and find which tanks from certain years are a factory match with yours. I've found the craziest specific details on motorcycle forums. Also see if you have a motorcycle junk yard near by that lets you pick your parts, we have a couple of them out here- very useful.

2018-10-01 04:59:12 UTC  

Yeah, I've searched the part number and I wasn't able to cross reference it to any other models. There are some nice alternatives but even with correct length, I don't have the clearance at the fork I'm looking for. Could also order one without the cushion mounts welded on, but that's an other pain of measuring &c...The junk yard may be my best bet. I'll check some more forums too. Thanks @Sonic

2018-10-01 04:59:57 UTC  

Keep us updated on your progress man

2018-10-01 05:00:09 UTC  

Sounds good.

2018-10-01 05:00:13 UTC  

Will do.

2018-10-01 05:01:13 UTC  

What year is it?

2018-10-01 05:01:22 UTC  

'84

2018-10-01 05:02:13 UTC  

Ok. When I get some spare time I'll see if I can find any info for you.

2018-10-01 05:02:23 UTC  

I appreciate it.

2018-10-01 05:10:29 UTC  

@Freiheit - CA There are a few on eBay for $75-$200. Brand new and used ones for 1984 CB125S. Do you have aftermarket forks or just want more clearance than you've got from the factory?

2018-10-01 05:11:39 UTC  

It's an aftermarket tank...someone put an '85 tank on it and it's too short.