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Rocker covers. I'm a bad, bad boy!, The crud chronicle |
Pat Garvey |
Jan 3 2009, 09:27 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Could have posted this elsewhere I guess, but thought it might be better served here.
In 1974, I decided that it made good sense to annually removed the rocker covers to clean out the accumulated crap that absorbs moisture & causes rust. Did so fervently until 1990 (the last time they were removed until today). My 914 has accumulated a total of less than 4k miles since 1990, being relegated to "queen" status. So, today, being bored, I pulled them. Not an easy task for an old fart in a 44 degree garage! Good thing my 914 hasn't seen water since 1974. Don't know where the crud came from, but if water had been added to the mix I'd have had a problem. Be warned guys, this accumulation can cause MAJOR problems when left to stew. Couple of screws, couple of driven out rivtets & you can be faced with ugly stuff. Pat Attached image(s) |
Pat Garvey |
Jan 4 2009, 07:59 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Yep, sometimes it takes a big kick in the ass - I can still do THAT to myself!
Have a potential buyer for the 73T, so it got the juices going again. But...it IS too fuching cold for my old joints, so don't expect any short term miracles. Problem I have with the drivers' side cover is that there is a support pole in the way & the car is on stands. Got it off, but getting back on, with the pole in the way, won't be easy. Door is in the way. Interesting thing is....one rocker (the pic) had all kinds of semi-metallic crap packed in it. Other side? Almost nothing! Wierd! Still, feels good to do something! Pat |
davesprinkle |
Jan 4 2009, 09:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 2,943 Region Association: None |
Yep, sometimes it takes a big kick in the ass - I can still do THAT to myself! Have a potential buyer for the 73T, so it got the juices going again. But...it IS too fuching cold for my old joints, so don't expect any short term miracles. Problem I have with the drivers' side cover is that there is a support pole in the way & the car is on stands. Got it off, but getting back on, with the pole in the way, won't be easy. Door is in the way. Interesting thing is....one rocker (the pic) had all kinds of semi-metallic crap packed in it. Other side? Almost nothing! Wierd! Still, feels good to do something! Pat The passenger side rocker always collects more crap than the driver side rocker. That's probably because the right side wheels are off in the gutter where all the road debris gets swept. |
Johny Blackstain |
Jan 6 2009, 08:41 AM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
The passenger side rocker always collects more crap than the driver side rocker. That's probably because the right side wheels are off in the gutter where all the road debris gets swept. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) 100% & would presume they have the opposite problem in the UK. Dave, is your avatar a 1975 Honda CB400F? If so, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)! |
davesprinkle |
Jan 6 2009, 09:23 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 2,943 Region Association: None |
The passenger side rocker always collects more crap than the driver side rocker. That's probably because the right side wheels are off in the gutter where all the road debris gets swept. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) 100% & would presume they have the opposite problem in the UK. Dave, is your avatar a 1975 Honda CB400F? If so, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)! Good eye, Johny. (Although it's a '76, not a '75...) Another point of contention between me and the budgeting department... |
Johny Blackstain |
Jan 6 2009, 09:36 AM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Good eye, Johny. (Although it's a '76, not a '75...) Another point of contention between me and the budgeting department... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hijacked.gif) , sorry Pat. Dave- I used to own a 75. I still think it's the best "little" bike ever made. 408cc's of pure power & what a nimble ride! OK, hijack over (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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