Sideoftheroad
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Yeah, I know we are getting off the beaten path now, but if you look at the rails in the pic you can see they are chewed. He has decided one side of railing isn't good enough so she is doing the other side now. We have some cutup wood in the back. She likes that for her dog bone now. She will pull a peice from the pile by the shed, bring it up to the patio and start chewing away. She's got some pretty strong chompers. I could name countless other things she has done. She fits right in w/ our Bischon who single pawedly tore up our back yard.
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Now how can you call this face guilty.
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Will do flyingfool. The pipe cement should hold until I get back from my trip and then I will reinforce w/ fiberglass.
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Thanks Kevin. Like you said maybe it was already there started and just by kids climbing on it, could have got it going. Who knows. I guess I need to stop trying to figure out how it happened and move along w/ repairs. What is done is done (however it was done), can't help it now, even though not so thrilled with it having happened. Went out this morning to take a look. I guess pipe cement doesn't like paint too well as it was actually breaking off in sections when I got under it with the new razor blade. Might have helped that I spot cleaned it a couple days before. Maybe that is why Goose said to wait until it cures as it may not adhere to paint very well. I just did a couple spots. I think it will turn out ok. There will be a few spots that will be a challenge as they are really thin. If I am not mistaken I think I can get some touch up pens from places like colorrite. Anyone know? Tonight I am going to take the bag off and do the underside by the mount as it has a pretty long crack too from the mount, to the side going almost all the way back. Whatever happened, it sure was a doozy.
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Just got back in from filling in that huge diagonal crack. Really only needed 1 flat toothpick towards the bottom as it kept everything above it open. Didn't see any reason to try the spider cracks. I wouldn't be able to get anything in those hairline cracks. Verdict is still out for looks on the outside of the saddlebag until I can get the razor blade out and gingerly scrape off the excess. I won't be able to do it until this time tomorrow night so I am sure 24 hrs is plenty of cure time. I tried to make sure the tape had a good seal on the outside, but didn't really work that well. Alot still oozed out when I pushed it all back together. I think the reason is you can't put it on with the crack pushed together as you can't pull it apart to get the cement on the crack edges. If you put the tape on with the crack apart, when you put it together that loosens up the tape in the middle where the crack is at. Found the blue 4 oz Oatley bottle at Lowes. Sure wish that abs pipe cement was clear instead of black. I found others that were general purpose for pvc and abs, but since the Oatley one was recommended not sure if the general purpose one would have been as good. Just for kicks, I went to a Yamaha parts fiche and it is a little over 1k for a new one. That ain't gonna happen. I could find a used one and have it repainted for alot cheaper than that. I think this bike and me were destined for each other. :-( :-)
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Congrats all grandparents to be.
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Bob, You mean to Kersting's? Since I am going to STAR Days, I won't be going to Kerstings. I would offer for you to stop by the house, but we have lots to do that Saturday too. Funny you mention tension on the mounts Kevin. Check out some additional pics I just took. More spider cracks and the side is all scraped up towards the bottom edge. Pics from the bottom the rear bottom mount the paint is peeling and also cracked. Just asked the wife if any of the kids opened the lid and tried to stand on it. She said no. I do know they do climb on it, but I haven't seen them jump on it. They just climb on it to get to the seat so I don't think that would have caused all this damage. I am still leaning towards someone hit it. Once I get back from STAR Days, I think I am going to go back and use fiberglass cloth or tape to reinforce it that much more. Neighbor said he is going to bring some really thin peices of metal to act as a bridge between the 2 cracked peices. I can jb weld them in place to pull it all in. Not to get anyone started, but would lean towards claiming this on insurance, but one of the 1st words out of their mouth is if you file, we will raise your rates. Even though we have been with them for several years and never filed a claim (yeah I know we need to do some insurance shopping). We have talked to them about filing on homeowners for roof damage, but again, they said if you do, we will raise your rates. Defeats the purpose of having insurance IMO. Again not to get anyone started on the topic.
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Might seem like a silly question, but does the dauber come w/ the piping cement? Another thought I have if I am using toothpicks to seperate the plastic, couldn't I use another toothpick to apply the cement? Good tip on painters tape on the outside.
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What is the best way to apply ABS pipe cement? At least what I think is push one side out (slightly) use something like a flat head screwdriver and apply to the edge that is not pushed out. When you push the other side back in, both edges will then be in contact w/ cement and also any excess should be pushed towards the inside of the saddlebag. Thoughts? Thanks.
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I don't see a pic
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Yup goes all they way up to the lid. Lid is undamaged though. Have no idea how it happened. I think someone hit it and didn't want to fess up. I don't think the trailer would have caused it and supposed overtightened bolts could have caused this, but I think even that is a bit of a stretch. I think the dealer was the last one to remove the bag when they swapped out the rear brake caliper, but could be wrong. Can't prove it at this point. I suppose if everything wasn't lined up it caused enough stress to cause this, but even have a hard time w/ that one. Also all the rubber pieces are there so I would think there is enough dampening to not have caused this by road bumps and I think they would have to be awefully hard. I left Kevin a message since he works at a body shop. If he responds maybe he will be willing to fix it and get it back before I leave for STAR Days on Sunday. I know he's got alot on his plate right now too. If he can't do it, I am sure I can do the job myself w/ the suggestions given. Didn't see any replacement bags on e-bay, doubt I could afford it anyway even a used one. let alone have it on my doorstep by Friday or Saturday.
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1999. Yes I have removed the saddlebags several times w/out issue. Alignment never really hasn't been much of an issue though. Sure at 1st might not perfectly line up, but never had been hard to get it to line up. I would start w/ a couple bolts and tighten the bolts down (not all the way), leave them loose enough so I can move the saddlebags into position so I can get all the bolts in easily. Once they are all lined up, tighten them all down the rest of the way. Do you think overtightening the bolts cause something like this? When everyone is refering to ABS plastic cement, is this the same stuff you join 2 peices of PVC together. You use the purple stuff 1st (sorry can't remember exactly what it is called right now at 12:15 am - primer?) and then the clear glue?
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It is the Diamond R hitch so it uses the same rails as the saddlebags. I actually just cleaned out both bags and the trunk, but even before then, it wasn't overstuffed.
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skf 692373 This should bring up a table. You will have to double click the # 692373 under the US Stock # column. That will bring up another window. At the top left, you have options for 3d view, pdf, cad, metric, print & close. Choose Metric. and it will convert inches to metric before your eyes.
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agree. Couple bucks over no problem. 10+ overcharged for an item like this, yeah will feel a little jipped. But I do think also even being a few dollars over, it helps the economy. Just my opinion, nothing will jump start the economy more than spend, spend, spend.
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Mel, The seal is part of the inner bearing. Take the wheel off the trailer, turn it around and you will see the inner bearing seal. Take the seal out and you can get the inner bearing. I will see if I can find the link again but found a link that gave you different options including converting inch to metric and showed a picture of the seal itself.
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What do you guys think about the total price for 2 seals and shipping. Seems high to me, but could be right in the ballpark for what others have had to pay.
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I called an Indianapolis bearing place. Not sure about the cheapest but 2 seals + shipping = $14.42 shipped to my door. They said should be at my door by Thursday. I gave them dimensions 30x52x10mm. Also was reading the Harbour Freight manual and it said to fill the dust cap w/ grease. Is this necessary?
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It is definetly cracked all the way through.
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Since I am new to trailers, let me make sure I am referring to the correct thing. There aren't very many parts to the whole thing, but just to be sure here is a pic of what I think is the inner grease seal. We have just taken out 1 side so far. It didn't take much effort for it to come out at all, but there are somethings I believe in that you replace everytime you do something (like oil filter when you change the oil) and this might one of those items. Yes I will be repacking by hand. Where do you get replacements grease seals? Thanks.
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Wow!!!! 57 views and no one knows about the harbor freight trailer grease bearing seals or how to properly grease the bearings? Sorry, not trying to be mean but out of that many views, I would have thought I would have gotten a few responses by now. Any input would be appreciated.
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What the heck could have caused this? I am guessing someone hit it. The saddlebag guards are not damaged. Wife thought it might be stress from towing the trailer. I have towed it 3-4 times. 1st time for a couple hours. The other times were pretty much 30-45 speeds 55 or less. So not really sure that could have done it but never know. It is cracked all the way through starting top right and going towards bottom left almost all the way to the bottom. And the other question. How to fix? Can I use some epoxy on the inside as a temporary fix?
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Kevin, Keep us posted with the legal battle
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Neighbor came over tonight to take the bearings out of the Harbour Freight trailer wheels. He has done it before. I haven't done it at all so wanted someone to walk me through it. Got a couple questions that hopefully someone will be able to answer before we repack the bearings tomorrow. 1) Do the rubber seals (looks like a rubber ring really) need to be replaced. They look to be in really good condition. I know the previous owner of the trailer barely used it. 2) With the bearings in, there is a cavity in between them. Looks like the grease fitting is just for that cavity. Does that entire cavity need to be filled w/ grease? It certainly wasn't when we pulled the bearings out. Thanks
