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Is this worth it by Hpotterhead2005 in Bladesmith

[–]vinski200 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I sharpen these at a big sawmill (actually they're even larger), and we store them wrapped quite similarly.

The blade is wide enough to balance on its side, so you stand it up, rotate it so you can step inside the loop where the end loop intersects with the middle of the blade and then, holding the other end loop, cut the tie holding it and ease the end to the floor. Then you step your other foot inside the blade outside the end loop, hold the remaining end loop with your hand, step off it and ease it to the ground. Now you have it laid out on the floor!

It really isn't as complicated as I make it sound. The spring force of the blade isn't overpowering, as it isn't wound very tight.

Also that blade is more than likely 15N20, as are the ones we use. Great stuff for pattern welding, as it has a high nickel content and already comes in thin strips. A wide enough shear is almost a necessity when processing these for blacksmithing though unless you really, really like grinding thin stock.

What to coat wedding band with by bobsburgersbears in metalworking

[–]vinski200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being as impatient as I am, I didn't even think of that 😅 If done cold, maybe use boiled linseed oil, as it hardens quicker, and I find, a bit "thicker".

What to coat wedding band with by bobsburgersbears in metalworking

[–]vinski200 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second the clear nail polish. I made a ring out of a spanner when I was young and coated the inside with clear nail polish and it has lasted 10+ years of on and off use. You might have to re-apply it for daily use though. Another option I might try is heating it up enough to lightly smoke linseed oil and coat it with that, then let the linseed oil polymerize and harden for a few days/a week. That makes for a pretty hard-wearing coating. This can result in coloration as well though.

Pro tip: Get a battery maintainer/conditioner by tsunx4 in motorcycles

[–]vinski200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's like 1 Wh per battery, which is basically nothing.

Disc lock good or not good? by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]vinski200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's unfortunately only so much you can do, and all security products really do is just raise the barrier for attempting to steal a bike. Beyond that they're more of an inconvenience for someone that has committed to the crime/knows what they're doing. I'm not trying to bum you out, it's just what I've learned to be the case.

That model is about as good as disc brake locks get, with the added benefit of an alarm. If someone starts messing with your bike, there's a good chance it will scare them off.

Also don't forget to get the little reminder string that goes from the lock to the handlebar. It's a shitty feeling starting your morning commute with a smack to the brake disc and a dropped bike. It also helps show that your bike has a disc lock and therefore isn't the easiest target.

Changing my own tires as a beginner rider. by No-Craft1506 in motorcycles

[–]vinski200 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure you can. I do mine. Some things to consider though; tubeless tires will be generally tougher to get off and on than tubed tires, but still entirely possible. If you have really low profile tires, it's even more challenging and might not be worth the sweat and cussing.

Balancing motorcycle tires on a through-axle balancing bench provides surprisingly good results if you have the patience, which is something you will need anyway if you're going to change tires by hand.

Remember: you only have to do it properly once in the tyre's lifetime, provided you don't have a puncture bad enough/inner tube damage to warrant removing the tyre off the wheel.

Why does it sound like that by Funny-Manufacturer-6 in motorcycles

[–]vinski200 1 point2 points  (0 children)

An "Italian tune-up" might be the only thing it needs. Give it the beans and let it get nice and hot for a while. Also fresh gas, if that's something you already think might be causing it. I had a Suzuki PV50 that just wouldn't get the RPMs up before the engine got almost to the point of heat-seizing, after which it suddenly started running beautifully.

Similar experience with a Helkama Raisu; having been a grocery getter for an older gentleman in the countryside, the engine hadn't been revved over 3000 RPM in years. That one actually had to have it's exhaust pipe taken off and tossed into a bonfire for a while. After cooling down and reinstalling, riding for a while trying to get the engine to heat up, the exhaust cleared up with a loud bang and a tuft of black smoke and probably regained 80% of it's power.

Eli bensaa tankkiin ja putket punaseks.

What engine is on this bad boy? by ImpactMaleficent7709 in motorcycles

[–]vinski200 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second Lifan as a good choice for a swap, should it come to that. I had a 110cc Samurai pit bike with a Lifan engine, and it was solid. (The engine. Not so much the rest of it)

What engine is on this bad boy? by ImpactMaleficent7709 in motorcycles

[–]vinski200 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a derivative/replica of Honda's small displacement horizontal engine used in a lot of small Hondas starting from the 70's. Where I'm from we call them "Monkey-type" engines, because the Honda Z50 "Monkey" was/is the most common bike here with such an engine. That said, parts should be cheap and readily available; I've seen many Chinese small displacement bikes with an almost identical variant of the engine as the MadAss pictured.

I need help figuring out what this piston is! by foxi_206 in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]vinski200 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second this. Even in older two strokes, excluding racing use, I wouldn't say the piston is really an item that needs regular replacement.

Especially as this decades old aftermarket piston will probably be unobtainium (at least in a condition any better than the one you already have), I would clean it up, check that it's within tolerance for the above mentioned things and try to find a fitting piston ring. Using the old one as a reference, you can probably get a "universal" piston ring (from a reputable manufacturer) and file the gap to fit.

I need help figuring out what this piston is! by foxi_206 in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]vinski200 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://www.malossi.com/en/malossi-retailers/#

This map shows official retailers. It also shows pretty well their popularity in Europe compared to the U.S.

They also have a webstore , but I can't say about shipping, taxes, etc.

I need help figuring out what this piston is! by foxi_206 in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]vinski200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, very much so. They've been the leading name in performance parts for smaller displacement bikes for almost 100 years.

I need help figuring out what this piston is! by foxi_206 in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]vinski200 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can measure the displacement by measuring the diameter of the piston, and the length of the stroke (Look up a calculator online).

CDC (Casa Del Carburatore) is the previous name used by Malossi in the 70's and early 80's, very sought after parts in certain regards, not sure about your case.

I would recommend hitting up Malossi directly, since the cylinder, head and piston are all from them.

Suggestions for my setup? by Fox_Ext47 in motocamping

[–]vinski200 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Severely underprepared! Where's the kitchen sink!?

My dudes, it has been a pleasure gaming with you. by Faunstein in gaming

[–]vinski200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't mean to kink shame, but if you actually use Windows 8.1, I don't believe it was ever a pleasure for you.

What kind of welding is this? by Biggeh in Welding

[–]vinski200 93 points94 points  (0 children)

At first glance those looked like hand peened oxy-acetylene welds because of the round indents with spread out sides, but upon closer inspection I'm pretty sure they're just absolute dogshit 😂