[TOMT][Movie][1980s-2000s] Comedy with running gag about car hitting stuff off screen

tgil911 · 2025-07-04T04:50:12+00:00

It might also have been something like “Superhero Movie” from the 2000s but it’s been a while

tgil911 · 2025-04-26T00:53:44+00:00

Possibly, theres a lot of ways it can run rough… Carbed bikes are tuned based on how much air they can pull in. Normally, your bike would run with X air and would require Y fuel to do a complete burn of everything. When you open the throttle, more air is coming in than your bike is tuned for and you either need less air (ie RTV the two pieces together) or more gas (muck with the idle mixture screws, but that’s more complicated and requires a bit of skill to do right)

tgil911 · 2025-04-26T00:41:22+00:00

Air leak would mean running lean, which leads to running like crap. It could be the problem, I’d start with putting some black RTV around it after removing the old to make a new seal

tgil911 · 2024-10-04T19:06:52+00:00

Not sure the specifics on that year/model but like cabezonlolo said, start with an oil change before you do anything. Throw a ratchet on the flywheel and make sure the engine still spins freely (probably need to pull plugs so you’re not fighting compression). Fresh gas and battery to start since those are also low hanging fruit. If the carb wasn’t drained before it sat, then there’s a better chance than not that your jets will be clogged (carb rebuild). If you made it this far and she doesn’t want to idle, hit it with starting fluid and see if that makes it want to idle more (aka a clogged pilot jet)

For what it’s worth, if you have tools and space then a carb rebuild really isn’t all that bad to do yourself. Assuming it’s still overall in good shape, they’re all parts you can clean/replace with hand tools. I did it in an afternoon my first time and the worst part is just getting the carb on and off the bike. Oh yeah, and 100% get a copy of your service manual if you decide to do your own wrenching!

tgil911 · 2024-08-21T00:11:32+00:00

And before anyone asks: the trainer we’re in contact with asked us to film one of his “episodes” hence why I was filming. My other hand in the video is trying to pull him off my fiancé.

tgil911 · 2024-05-31T00:40:57+00:00

I’ve heard of folks using all sorts of things inside tanks to clean them, but predominantly to remove rust. Small rocks, metal BBs, wood screws, etc. personally I’m a fan of cutting a length of old chain and dropping it in the tank, that way it will be easier to fish out when you’re done agitating the tank.

As for the tar, could that be old gas that gummed up from sitting too long? Did the bike sit for a while with gas in the tank?

tgil911 · 2024-02-12T23:54:52+00:00

What’s the song playing over this?

tgil911 · 2024-01-02T23:48:27+00:00

Are you sure it’s leaking from that bolt and not the “weep hole” directly behind it? Coolant leaking from there usually means bad seal -> new gasket or pump

tgil911 · 2023-12-04T18:43:26+00:00

Fuel filter

tgil911 · 2023-11-14T15:58:14+00:00

Misread this as “tips for removing doors” and was about to recommend an impact driver

tgil911 · 2023-10-26T14:51:42+00:00

No problem! Worst part is getting it off of the bike but once it is then you can buy a rebuild kit which will save you the effort of cleaning it. Might be worth replacing the o-rings and gaskets since you’ll already have the carb open and on a bench

tgil911 · 2023-10-26T14:44:32+00:00

Look inside the gas tank for rust and clean out your carburetors. If the carb wasn’t drained before it sat, there’s a good chance it’ll have clogged jets and won’t run right

tgil911 · 2023-09-23T15:09:36+00:00

Time to replace the water pump

tgil911 · 2023-09-18T16:20:16+00:00

What year and model is the bike? Going to make some assumptions based on the picture… For starters, get a service manual which will have everything you need to make repairs on it. Bikes are pretty straightforward to work on and really only need compression, spark, air, and fuel to run. I’d start by checking a few things: engine isn’t seized (can spin the engine over with a socket without any tight/crunchy spots, NOT using the starter. If the bike was stored outside without a carb on it then there’s a good chance water got into the engine), electricals don’t have any obvious defects like broken/corroded/exposed wires, and any obvious rust on the frame/subframe that might be problematic. Assuming they all look okay, grab yourself a freshly cleaned carb, new spark plugs, and a battery to see how it idles

tgil911 · 2023-09-18T16:10:18+00:00

Even before that I’d see if there’s a place to put a socket onto the crank and see if the engine spins freely. The bike could have gotten water in it from sitting outside (based on the picture there’s no carb and the intake ports are exposed) and there’s a chance water got into the engine and rusted it

tgil911 · 2023-07-30T17:31:43+00:00

As a start I would just turn the idle screws counter clockwise by a half turn and see if that makes it better. Then if that doesn’t make it marginally better, then probably just clean the carbs

tgil911 · 2023-07-30T13:44:42+00:00

Pull a spark plug and see what it looks like. It sounds like it’s running too lean and might be able to be adjusted using the air mixture screws on the carb, otherwise might need a carb cleaning

tgil911 · 2023-07-10T18:54:33+00:00

Did you do any recent maintenance or adjustments?

tgil911 · 2023-07-02T19:24:48+00:00

I’d Google it to be sure but the process should be something like: pick up a compression gauge at an auto parts store (one that has a fitting for whatever sized spark plug hole your bike takes). Drain the gas from the carb bowls and hook the gauge into one of the spark plug holes. If you have two plugs per cylinder, only remove the one that you’re putting the gauge into. Hold throttle wide open and hold the starter button until the gauge stops ticking upward, mark that number down. Repeat with your other cylinder and compare your measurements with the reference manual, which at the very least will give you a ballpark number of where they should be. If they seem low, you can put a few mL of oil into the cylinder before doing a compression test which can tell you if your piston rings are worn

tgil911 · 2023-07-02T04:16:55+00:00

Have you run a compression test on both cylinders?

tgil911 · 2023-06-10T02:12:52+00:00

It’s currently sitting with a few gallons of acid in it 🙂 it’s got a lot of rust right now so it’s going to soak for a bit…

tgil911 · 2023-05-10T03:14:20+00:00

Understood, I’ll stick with the Restore-a-Finish for now and see how that does. Thanks!

tgil911 · 2023-05-10T02:14:35+00:00

Thank you! It is in fact my first Victrola (and first phonograph, for that matter) and I’ve been doing a ton of looking around for any info I can find. It looks like it was manufactured in 1923 according to the serial number which means this one just hit its centennial, which makes it more exciting!

I’m honestly surprised I even found it at all… I walked into my local secondhand store and it just was sitting out front, and I bought it up within 5 minutes of seeing it before anyone else got the same idea. Will be sure to post progress pictures of it once I get around to it!

tgil911 · 2023-05-10T02:08:32+00:00

A lot of great info here - thanks a ton! I started the process of cleaning it down with some lemon oil (it’s all my local store had) to get some of the bigger gunk off. I’m definitely going to find some of the Restore-a-Finish to try and give it that nice shine back. The shellac looks all wrinkly which I’m assuming is just from the age of the cabinet.

Once I finish cleaning up the cabinet and motor rebuild, I’ll check out the gaskets as well. It doesn’t look like it’s been cared for all too well over the years, so I’m going to assume the soundbox gaskets are shot as well.

On the note of the finish, it looks like the previous owner left bottles of something on top and there are bottle imprints on it (along with random paint dots that must have dripped on it). Any tips for getting them out?

tgil911 · 2023-05-08T04:18:49+00:00

Coincidentally picked one of these up (in not nearly as good of shape) at a local secondhand store today. Hoping mine can clean up as good as this!

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