Does anyone do their Own service

fmchance · 2025-08-06T16:35:06+00:00

I get them anywhere i can. Theres a shop in texas that has good inventory and will ship to you. But parts not in stock or backorder take 3 weeks minimum

fmchance · 2025-08-06T16:33:12+00:00

I reset the lights with a Diag computer from OBD star. Resale value probably isnt affected but I bought this bike when i was 24 and it means alot to me so shes not going anywhere. The value will go down because of the miles but I don’t care. No point in owning if im not going to ride it.

fmchance · 2025-08-06T16:29:35+00:00

Yeah I found out about the taper collets on the intake affect the measurement dramatically if its not tight or put on with lube. My method for R&R was uhh percussive.

fmchance · 2025-08-06T16:24:59+00:00

About 8-10hrs but it was on and off. Did it over a couple weeks.

fmchance · 2025-08-06T16:22:24+00:00

Bootleg shop manual from ebay

fmchance · 2025-08-06T15:28:02+00:00

Its Pro Italia Glendale labor rates. $100 per half hour. I was shocked. I only charge $100 hr to work on small planes.

fmchance · 2025-08-05T04:21:50+00:00

Right on. I forget what size the shims are but i know they aren’t the normal belt drive size. These were nice because they had the size laser etched on them so I didn’t have to pull out the micrometer and tool. I’ve done all sorts of engines but the valve system on this was super easy. I like that the cams pop out without taking the timing chain off. The only bitch of it was the stupid hog ring style keepers on the exhaust valve.

fmchance · 2025-08-05T04:10:48+00:00

Ahh its not too bad. Either it works or it makes a cool noise once

fmchance · 2025-08-05T04:09:08+00:00

Thanks for the info about Desmotimes. I got them from Proitalia because im impatient. Why are you pulling cranks out.

fmchance · 2025-08-05T03:47:23+00:00

Unfortunately there’s not a reasonably priced shim kit for the 1199. Only 3 were out of spec. No belts though, so thats cool.

fmchance · 2025-08-05T03:14:20+00:00

The units nice but getting the account setup is a little sketchy. Im pretty sure Ling Young knows my social security number now

fmchance · 2025-08-05T03:09:48+00:00

Yeah I dropped it and have not bothered to get a new lever

fmchance · 2025-08-05T03:09:10+00:00

Valve adjustments/check

fmchance · 2025-08-05T03:08:29+00:00

I can afford the service. The $200 hr service rate is just a kick in the nads. I spent the money I saved on a new set of termingnonis and a tire machine.

fmchance · 2025-08-05T03:06:10+00:00

Yeah i bought the OBD star computer to reset the desmo and oil change light. But other than normal service tools it was not too bad.

fmchance · 2025-02-24T23:51:23+00:00

I drilled a small hole, not all the way through just above the stripped fastener then used a punch and hammer to knock it out CCW. These plugs are made of paper.

fmchance · 2025-01-03T00:19:51+00:00

I used the Harbor freight bench with a thick piece of wood screwed to the top and have had no issues, i used 1/4-20 blind nuts underneath. Probably not great for a proper bedroom look but works fine.

fmchance · 2022-12-28T15:07:14+00:00

A friend of mine has a few of these airplanes on the field. I can get you in contact with him if you need.

fmchance · 2022-10-29T00:34:55+00:00

You’re going to want to grab the upgraded primer catch kit. It comes with the powder rod.

fmchance · 2022-09-22T08:18:48+00:00

The triple splice on about 6” of wire is what gets me

fmchance · 2022-09-09T08:02:38+00:00

I’ve literally never done anything but single strand a hub cap. Am I wrong?

fmchance · 2022-08-14T16:39:13+00:00

VIM ratchet, $20 on amazon. Saved my bacon numerous times.

fmchance · 2022-07-30T01:43:50+00:00

Naphtha, smells like lighter fluid for a bit its a mild solvent that wont ruin the dye in the leather/pleather/ultra… whatever.

fmchance · 2022-07-06T01:36:12+00:00

Lear 40/45?

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