Showing posts with label cycling. Show all posts
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6/30/2012

Hayes PRO Bleed Kit Review

Hayes PRO Bleed Kit
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At some point, you'll need to bleed your Hayes hydraulic brakes.
Buy this kit instead of the cheaper, smaller kit that's available. It'll save you a lot of hassles.
The hoses in the box didn't match up with all of the lengths described in the parts list in the kit, but there was enough tubing to assemble everything. It's a bit complicated to assemble; the pictures aren't very clear, sort-of like a 1970's motorcycle maintenance manual. Download the instructions from Hayes' web site first. Note that the instructions take more time to read than the time it takes to actually bleed the brakes. After you do it the first time, it seems trivial.
Brake bleeding on a bicycle is messy. The adapter that fits into the master cylinder bleed hole makes for a questionable attachment; push it in tight or you'll have brake oil everywhere. Even so, you'll still get some brake fluid splashing around.
4 stars because there should be an easier way to bleed a $400 brake system

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5/27/2012

Permatex 81950 Ultra Slick Engine Assembly Lube - 4 oz. Review

Permatex 81950 Ultra Slick Engine Assembly Lube - 4 oz.
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To save yourself some money on this stuff, just use STP cut with a little 30 wt motor oil in your oil squirt can. Works better.
Use the same mixture for your chain saw bar oil, too


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3/21/2012

Permatex 31824 Bulb/Lamp & Electrical Connector Dielectric Grease - 0.10 oz. Review

Permatex 31824 Bulb/Lamp and Electrical Connector Dielectric Grease - 0.10 oz.
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Although sold for automobile bulb sockets (for which it works great), this product is actually silicon grease. "Dielectric" means that the silicon grease is an electronic insulator. See also Fantasea Silicon Grease Lubricant, "for all types of O-Rings"
Although ordinary automotive grease is very damaging to rubber products, silicon grease is great for ANY rubber products, and for use on ANY electronic connection.
Does your car refuse too start when it's been raining for days? You could replace the entire ignition harness (for perhaps $100 plus labor)---or just coat the wires with silicon grease, being particular generous at the spark plug and distributor connections. No need to wipe off excess.
Is your bathroom faucet leaking? Disassemble it, clean it, and rub silicon grease into all of the rubber seals. Let it set, wipe off excess, reassemble.
Is the A/C plug for your juicer hard to push into the socket? Add a generous coating of silicon grease and stick it in and out of the socket several times to lubricate the socket. Petroleum grease or oil may conduct electricity and burn---making the connection worse. Silicon grease will not conduct electricity nor burn.
Is the door lock of your car stiff? Same solution, slather silicon grease on the key, and lock/unlock the door several times.
Does the right or left channel of your headphones drop out or sputter? Silicon grease will improve the connection.
Do you have to shake your TV remote to make it work? Silicon grease will improve the batteries connections.
Does wind noise at high speed because of a poor door seal drive you crazy? Coat the seal with silicon grease. Rub it in, let it set, wipe off excess
Do you have a classic car with stiff dried-out rubber seals? This stuff is first aid. If they aren't too dead, silicon grease will bring them back to life, and protect them from further deterioration.
Sliding windows in your van hard to open/close? Coat the channels with silicon grease.
Within reason, you cannot use too much. Unlike ordinary oil and grease silicon grease does not attract dirt.
See my "So you'd like to"
"Improve rubber seals or revitalize rubber items"
"Improve electrical connections" and
"Repair electronic devices damaged by bad batteries"
guides for details on other uses.

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12/20/2011

Triflow TriFlow Superior Lube Review

Triflow TriFlow Superior Lube
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I was first introduced to Tri-Flow by a compound bow manufacturer in Albuquerque. He explained to me that it lubricated two ways, with the light penetrating oil and with tiny flakes of Teflon (i.e. You cannot see them it just looks milky.). The oil also acts as a transport mechanism for the Teflon. After lubricating something - you wipe off the excess oil and the Teflon stays inside. It works great on firearms, locks, fishing reels, cameras, firearms, and car door hinges, too. For example: I drive daily on long and very dusty roads. I used to have to oil my hinges monthly with WD40. I now use Tri-Flow about twice a year. I own a 1983 Ford ¾ ton pickup truck. It came equipped with a variable venturi carburetor, a California configuration. I went to the Ford dealership for a tune up. The technician first question to me was how much trouble the choke had been giving me. He explained to me that this type of carb was apparently designed by an engineer who had never lived in a sandy environment! Just ONE grain of sand would keep the choke open. The Ford mechanic, who had been to specialty classes on this carb, could hardly believe I was having no problem with mine. It had been nothing but trouble for his dealership in dusty southern New Mexico. I told him that when I bought the truck it worked fine until winter, when it needed to be choked to start. When I found the choke was sticking, I cleaned off the varnish accumulation on the top of the carb and sprayed it with WD40. This worked until the WD40 cooked off from engine heat, then I had trouble starting again. The next time I sprayed it with Tri-Flow (Ta Da!) Problem solved! The oil was gone and the Teflon remained. It allowed the variable venturi to "float". I had to use Tri-Flow at the beginning of every winter after that. He was unfamiliar with the product which had only been out a few years. So, I brought him a small can to use. The mechanic discounted the work he was doing on my truck as a thank you! I feel sure he more than made up for it!

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9/04/2011

Permatex 82180 Ultra Black Maximum Oil Resistance RTV Silicone Gasket Maker - 3.35 oz. Review

Permatex 82180 Ultra Black Maximum Oil Resistance RTV Silicone Gasket Maker - 3.35 oz.
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I used this recently when I changed the fluid in the rear diff. of my 97 Explorer. Didn't need a gasket just the RTV. Seals great and no leaks. The car has 150K and I noticed a leak so I pulled the cover and it has no gasket. So someone had changed the fluid before many miles ago and used an unknown gasket maker. It was worn out but I was happy the fluid wasn't to dirty and not much had leaked out. Cleaned off the old sealant and painted the cover. I followed the directions on the RTV and installed the cover. I waited overnight to refill. Not necessary but I noticed a brake line was badly rusted and needed to replace that. After replacing the brake line I filled the diff. up with new synthetic gear oil and no leaks.

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8/26/2011

Super Lube Oils with P.T.F.E. Cap. Vol.: 1/4 oz, Price for 1 Tube (part# 51010) Review

Super Lube Oils with P.T.F.E. Cap. Vol.: 1/4 oz, Price for 1 Tube (part# 51010)
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I've been using Super Lube for years, and it's great for clean, permanent lubrication, so I avoid everything else.
But although this product is titled "grease", it's clearly an oil, and that means it'll migrate much farther and provide a much thinner lubricating film.

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8/11/2011

K&N KN-112 Motorcycle/Powersports High Performance Oil Filter Review

KandN KN-112 Motorcycle/Powersports High Performance Oil Filter
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This is an excellent filter for my Honda ATC 250ES Big Red. The OEM Honda version is a little more expensive and this one appears to be of higher quality for the price. Make sure you replace both o-rings.

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7/12/2011

Oil Eater AOD3211902 Orange Cleaner Degreaser 32oz Review

Oil Eater AOD3211902 Orange Cleaner Degreaser 32oz
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This is definitely a good strong cleaning product, great for cleaning up real nasty stuff from greasy grime to nicotine buildup etc...
I gave it 4 out 5 stars only because it's not quite as potent as some of the aerosal degreasers that mechanics use. I've seen some that you can just spray on and watch the oil/grease literally melt right off (especially metal), but this doesn't quite go that far. It definitely melts away the surface stuff but it's not a "spray & forget" solution, you will need to do some wiping / scrubbing with this. But that's just being picky for the sake of those who might be thinking to use this as a spray & forget solution.
Still a very good product!

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6/27/2011

K&N KN-401 Motorcycle/Powersports High Performance Oil Filter Review

KandN KN-401 Motorcycle/Powersports High Performance Oil Filter
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Filer comes with both rubber gaskets and clicks in perfectly to the oil filter mount unlike other brands.
I ride a Kawasaki Ninja 250r 2010 FYI.
I've already bought 2 of these and will only buy these for my bike from now on since they seem to be phenomenal.

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