I saw some hybrids down there too. Front end of a ford hanging off of a Chevy type of thing. Right before Hugo I was down there visiting my dad and he was justifying his CJ-7 named "Bam Bam" with giant tires as practical because of the streets when a little european thing that makes a Smart car look like a hummer rolled by. Now he's in the states and alternates between his Goldwing (when running) and a 51 Wily's wagon named "Bam Bam 2". King of practicality.
-Kyle -Sent from Houston, TX, United States On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 12:30 PM, Javier Garcia <[email protected]> wrote: > All american cars, specially from the 60's, 70's and 80's are quite famous > and common in Venezuela. The Chevy's Nova, Malibu, Impala, Caprice... the > dodge Dart, and many others. Funny thing is that most of them are still > rolling on the street. My father drives an 85 Jeep Wagoneer and a 79 Chevy > Pannel (the really long one). I don't think they make cars like that > anymore. > > Javier. > > > On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 1:12 PM, Kyle Munz <[email protected]> wrote: > >> When I was a kid living in Venezuela my parents drove a No Va :) >> >> >> >> -Kyle >> -Sent from Houston, TX, United States >> >> On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 8:55 AM, Kim Paddock <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Well, Chevy named one "Nova" which means "no go" in Spanish. Not a great >>> hit with those south of the border... >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> *From:* Kyle Munz <[email protected]> >>> *To:* [email protected] >>> *Sent:* Thu, December 31, 2009 5:40:00 PM >>> >>> *Subject:* Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Fork tube cap is - el stucko! >>> >>> My mother-in-law drives one, I think about it every time she tries to >>> pronounce it. >>> >>> -Kyle >>> -Sent from Houston, TX, United States >>> >>> On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 6:38 PM, Dennis Hammerl <[email protected]>wrote: >>> >>>> Why would the Japanese ever name a car Corolla ? >>>> Think about that awhile. >>>> >>>> --- On *Thu, 12/31/09, Kyle Munz <[email protected]>* wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> From: Kyle Munz <[email protected]> >>>> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Fork tube cap is - el stucko! >>>> To: [email protected] >>>> Date: Thursday, December 31, 2009, 7:35 PM >>>> >>>> >>>> Well I'll stick with the Honda manuals with their mixed up L's and R's >>>> rather than Clymer with dead wrong wiring diagrams. >>>> >>>> -Kyle >>>> -Sent from Houston, TX, United States >>>> >>>> On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 6:16 PM, Dennis Hammerl >>>> <[email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]> >>>> > wrote: >>>> >>>>> My understanding is Clymer manuals will no longer be published. They >>>>> all got jobs with the administration. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> --- On *Thu, 12/31/09, Kyle Munz >>>>> <[email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]> >>>>> >* wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> From: Kyle Munz <[email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]> >>>>> > >>>>> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Fork tube cap is - el stucko! >>>>> To: >>>>> [email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]> >>>>> Date: Thursday, December 31, 2009, 7:01 PM >>>>> >>>>> Mr Clymer will lie to you and not even feel guilty about it. >>>>> >>>>> -Kyle >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 5:46 PM, >>>>> <[email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]> >>>>> > wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Good Job! Hope everything else goes much smoother. >>>>>> >>>>>> (The photo is My Dad & I trying to solve a signal problem with the >>>>>> incorrect Clymer schematic) >>>>>> >>>>>> My Mom says, "smile for the picture"! >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Dec 31, 2009 05:20:44 PM, >>>>>> [email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]>wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Crud! >>>>>> >>>>>> How do I attach a picture in a reply again (it doesn't seem so obvious >>>>>> - though i figured it out some months ago!!)? >>>>>> >>>>>> On Dec 31, 3:18 pm, oldschoolgwin wrote: >>>>>> > Houston is clapping – yikes that was a scary one. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > I ended up heating the fork tube with Mr. Propano and then cooling >>>>>> (in >>>>>> > theory – but effectiveness?) the top cap bolt with a can of >>>>>> compressed >>>>>> > office cleaner upside down (a good gusher). Then cranked on it with >>>>>> a >>>>>> > 3 ft breaker bar about as hard as I could and it moved. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > It’s an ugly bolt now though! >>>>>> > >>>>>> > IMG_3534-40%.JPG >>>>>> > >>>>>> > On Dec 31, 7:46 am, stanley/ Randolph wrote: >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > > I would use engine oil. It actually penetrates better. Takes a >>>>>> little longer but works better. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > > Stanley >>>>>> > >>>>>> > > --- On Wed, 12/30/09, Kim Paddock wrote: >>>>>> > >>>>>> > > From: Kim Paddock >>>>>> > > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Fork tube cap is - el stucko! >>>>>> > > To: >>>>>> > > [email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]> >>>>>> > > Date: Wednesday, December 30, 2009, 1:59 PM >>>>>> > >>>>>> > > Hit it with a good penetrating oil and let it sit....that usually >>>>>> works for me. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > > From: Dennis Hammerl >>>>>> > > To: >>>>>> > > [email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]> >>>>>> > > Sent: Tue, December 29, 2009 11:23:57 PM >>>>>> > > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Fork tube cap is - el stucko! >>>>>> > >>>>>> > > I don't have much of an answer for you. Don't know how much I've >>>>>> put on 'em but it's been enough that two guys had to hold the bike from >>>>>> spinning on the center stand. That's with my 2' bar and 3' tube combo. >>>>>> 5' X >>>>>> 150lb weakling = ? I wonder if it's cross threaded or just corroded on. >>>>>> If >>>>>> you got one off, you see that they are fine thread and have an O ring. >>>>>> i've >>>>>> heated some stuff like that (not a fork though) and then applied an ice >>>>>> cube >>>>>> to the cap to shrink it quickly. Could spray it with something cold too. >>>>>> Pulling on the socket while heating might do it. The socket would act as >>>>>> a >>>>>> heat sink and keep the cap cooler. If you can get another cap, you might >>>>>> have to crack off the top rim with a small chisel. (leave the hex) The >>>>>> rim >>>>>> is where the pressure is. Once off, unless cross threaded, it should back >>>>>> out easy. Good luck. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > > --- On Wed, 12/30/09, oldschoolgwin wrote: >>>>>> > >>>>>> > > From: oldschoolgwin >>>>>> > > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Fork tube cap is - el stucko! >>>>>> > > To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" >>>>>> > > Date: Wednesday, December 30, 2009, 12:42 AM >>>>>> > >>>>>> > > Thanks Dennnis. I managed to get a socket that grips it much >>>>>> better. >>>>>> > > In this case 27mm is the same as 1 1/16" (well actually 1 1/16' is >>>>>> > > just slightly smaller to my advantage). >>>>>> > >>>>>> > > This socket grips it much better but i've put at least 100 lbs on >>>>>> it >>>>>> > > and it won't budge. The scary part is what will give first as i >>>>>> push >>>>>> > > harder - knowing the bolt head is not 100% to begin with - yikes. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > > I tried a propane torch and heated teh fork tube up to maybe >>>>>> 200-250F >>>>>> > > and applied the 100 ft-lbs - no luck. Not sure if this would work >>>>>> > > since the alumninum bolt expands faster than the steel fork tube. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > > Is there any other method too try before just increasing torque? >>>>>> How >>>>>> > > about an Impact gun - not sure if this would be effectitve on an >>>>>> > > aluminum hex head??? >>>>>> > >>>>>> > > On Dec 27, 8:17 pm, Dennis Hammerl wrote: >>>>>> > >>>>>> > > > Well, first off it isn't 1 1/16". It's metric. The proper size >>>>>> 1/2" drive 6 point socket should do. I prefer the "flank-drive" variety >>>>>> because they apply contact in the middle of the flats. My personal >>>>>> choice is >>>>>> the Kowa brand (Japan). They have a rather pronounced "flank-drive" I >>>>>> leave >>>>>> the tubes in the fork and only loosen the top clamp. A 24" bar and a 3' >>>>>> tube >>>>>> gets most anything. Sometimes you need someone to hold the bike. check >>>>>> with >>>>>> any Jap bike dealers to see if any of their techs use Kowa sockets and >>>>>> try >>>>>> to borrow one. The chisel is the last resort cause I have to buy the >>>>>> replacement. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > > > --- On Sun, 12/27/09, oldschoolgwin wrote: >>>>>> > >>>>>> > > > From: oldschoolgwin >>>>>> > > > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Fork tube cap is - el stucko! >>>>>> > > > To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" >>>>>> > > > Date: Sunday, December 27, 2009, 9:36 PM >>>>>> > >>>>>> > > > Hi All. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > > > Well I'm installing new fork seals on my 83 650. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > > > The left fork tube cap is stuck and it appears it was a victim >>>>>> of some >>>>>> > > > previous shade tree mechanic with a 1 size fits all wrench - >>>>>> rounded >>>>>> > > > corners on that cap and not much left. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > > > Any ideas on how to ge this off. A six point 1 1/16' socket >>>>>> doesn't >>>>>> > > > want to grip it enough to break it loose. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > > > I guess if worse comes to worse i could drill two 1/4" through >>>>>> holes >>>>>> > > > and make a pinned spanner to remove it - but that is just more >>>>>> effort >>>>>> > > > than i like. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > > > Anyone know any tricks? Chisel and hammer at the edge? 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