From tsotsi2 at hotmail.com  Tue Oct  2 09:04:22 2018
From: tsotsi2 at hotmail.com (Mark Lipschitz)
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2018 13:04:22 +0000
Subject: [MDairheads] Shout out
Message-ID: <DM6PR06MB38025721BEE4CB36F9D9E74BFBE80@DM6PR06MB3802.namprd06.prod.outlook.com>

'hedz - a shout out... I was on my 1100S this weekend... I had a starter issue on Sunday afternoon in central PA - far from anything of note. Called Tom Cutter, he gave me sound advice! Left a message for Mark DelaneyM<https://www.facebook.com/mark.delaney.376?fref=gs&dti=121360562202&hc_location=group>    Got a tow start on Monday morning (the Oilhead does not like a push start!!!)<https://www.facebook.com/mark.delaney.376?fref=gs&dti=121360562202&hc_location=group><https://www.facebook.com/mark.delaney.376?fref=gs&dti=121360562202&hc_location=group><https://www.facebook.com/mark.delaney.376?fref=gs&dti=121360562202&hc_location=group><https://www.facebook.com/mark.delaney.376?fref=gs&dti=121360562202&hc_location=group><https://www.facebook.com/mark.delaney.376?fref=gs&dti=121360562202&hc_location=group><https://www.facebook.com/mark.delaney.376?fref=gs&dti=121360562202&hc_location=group><https://www.facebook.com/mark.delaney.376?fref=gs&dti=121360562202&hc_location=group><https://www.facebook.com/mark.delaney.376?fref=gs&dti=121360562202&hc_location=group><https://www.facebook.com/mark.delaney.376?fref=gs&dti=121360562202&hc_location=group>

Fortunately I had a spare key with me to open the gas tank, so ride home was in one shot! - a memorable ride! Mark Delaney had called me and told to come to his house...Just one hour of bullshitting and I had a used starter in place! THANKS again to Mark M<https://www.facebook.com/mark.delaney.376?fref=gs&dti=121360562202&hc_location=group>


So my further thoughts...
Regardless of this internet age, we are reliant on the knowledge passed down to us through the 'experts'
I simply cannot do it all on my bikes - I give thanks to Tom Cutter and Mark Delaney.

I appreciate you guys!

Y'alll ride safe -

Mark Lipschitz/Arnold MD

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From will_andalora at hotmail.com  Tue Oct  2 20:27:26 2018
From: will_andalora at hotmail.com (Will Andalora)
Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2018 00:27:26 +0000
Subject: [MDairheads] [PAAirheads] Eastern Kentucky... suggestions for
 trip
In-Reply-To: <A6876BC9-B289-470F-A43C-2F059ED531A2@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLUPR0501MB8022D7304A9B815EBC5234994E90@BLUPR0501MB802.namprd05.prod.outlook.com>

A lot of people ride down the Blue Ridge Parkway, but I prefer the western slope of those mountains. Southwest Virginia as you near Roanoke is really beautiful with rolling hills long vistas and beautiful farm country.

Will

From hawkstooth at verizon.net  Tue Oct  2 21:19:59 2018
From: hawkstooth at verizon.net (hawkstooth at verizon.net)
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2018 21:19:59 -0400
Subject: [MDairheads] [PAAirheads] Eastern Kentucky... suggestions for
 trip
In-Reply-To: <BLUPR0501MB8022D7304A9B815EBC5234994E90@BLUPR0501MB802.namprd05.prod.outlook.com>
References: <BLUPR0501MB8022D7304A9B815EBC5234994E90@BLUPR0501MB802.namprd05.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <1663782a149-1ec5-45f9@webjas-vab211.srv.aolmail.net>

???

Sent from my iPhone

On Tuesday, October 2, 2018, Will Andalora via MDAirheads <mdairheads at casano.com> wrote:

A lot of people ride down the Blue Ridge Parkway, but I prefer the western slope of those mountains. Southwest Virginia as you near Roanoke is really beautiful with rolling hills long vistas and beautiful farm country.

Will
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From kb2loz at yahoo.com  Tue Oct  2 21:41:59 2018
From: kb2loz at yahoo.com (John Chevalaz)
Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2018 01:41:59 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [MDairheads] [PAAirheads] Eastern Kentucky... suggestions for
 trip
In-Reply-To: <BLUPR0501MB8022D7304A9B815EBC5234994E90@BLUPR0501MB802.namprd05.prod.outlook.com>
References: <A6876BC9-B289-470F-A43C-2F059ED531A2@gmail.com>
 <BLUPR0501MB8022D7304A9B815EBC5234994E90@BLUPR0501MB802.namprd05.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <1546879627.3279221.1538530919150@mail.yahoo.com>

 How much time do you have ? Western Va where we live is outstanding. 2 days from MD would take in western va, but I would strongly recommend cutting west on 39 from goshen pass and then getting into KY via WVA. Thats what we did this past May, leaving from home near Chruchville VA I will attach my Garmin Mapsource route for what we did the 1st day. I could also layout a ride to bring you to this area on great roads from the latitude of Front Royal. Just depends on how long of a day you want and the weather
John Chevalaz
I hope this helps.? FYI, Monticello KY is in a dry county

    On Tuesday, October 2, 2018, 8:27:47 PM EDT, Will Andalora via MDAirheads <mdairheads at casano.com> wrote:  
 
 A lot of people ride down the Blue Ridge Parkway, but I prefer the western slope of those mountains. Southwest Virginia as you near Roanoke is really beautiful with rolling hills long vistas and beautiful farm country.

Will
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From mrc.engr at verizon.net  Fri Oct  5 21:44:52 2018
From: mrc.engr at verizon.net (Mike Cecchini)
Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2018 21:44:52 -0400
Subject: [MDairheads] [PAAirheads] Eastern Kentucky... suggestions for
 trip
References: <BLUPR0501MB8022D7304A9B815EBC5234994E90@BLUPR0501MB802.namprd05.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <D9EE79A9DF664ACEB4ED1C4EFE3BC57D@mikepc68ba8a02>

Amen........and a lot less cops.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Will Andalora

A lot of people ride down the Blue Ridge Parkway, but I prefer the western slope 
of those mountains. Southwest Virginia as you near Roanoke is really beautiful 
with rolling hills long vistas and beautiful farm country.




From surfboatdriver at yahoo.com  Fri Oct  5 23:05:32 2018
From: surfboatdriver at yahoo.com (Aloha Charlie)
Date: Sat, 6 Oct 2018 03:05:32 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [MDairheads] Free K Bike Transmission
References: <206596186.81969.1538795132299.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <206596186.81969.1538795132299@mail.yahoo.com>

Greetings Gang,

I used to own a K bike. About 10 years ago I bought a spare transmission on Ebay for this bike. It is a 1985 transmission I believe which has a different number of output splines than the rest of the K bikes. This trans comes with the swing arm and drive shaft. Splines are rusty but may be usable if derusted. 

Somebody here has a K bike and wants this trans for parts or to use. I can't guarantee it is any good but it is free. 

Must be picked up in Rockville. 

First person to contact me via Email may have this.  

Charlie

ps, I not longer own a K bike. 


From r90s-rider at casano.com  Fri Oct 19 14:27:47 2018
From: r90s-rider at casano.com (William F. Dudley Jr.)
Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2018 14:27:47 -0400
Subject: [MDairheads] questionnaire about SuperTech 2019
Message-ID: <798da3ae-866a-5640-d0e1-402147c1fd04@casano.com>

Many of you will be attending the 2019 Supertech, to be held February in 
Boyertown, PA.

I thought it might be useful to offer a class on "the Internet for 
Airheads", in which I would try to de-mystify some aspects of using
the Internet.  I am not kidding about this; most of you, if asked, will
freely admit that you "can barely use email".

The topics I thought I would cover:

1. how to use email
    a. proper use of To, Cc, Bcc, and Reply-To headers
    b. the subject line and maintaining a "thread"
    c. trimming your messages to only include relevant text from 
previous emails
    d. Identifying the source of an email, and understanding mailer errors
    e. interacting with mailing lists, like this one or the micapeak 
Airhead list
    f. dealing with "spam", "malware", "phishing", etc.

2. how to use your web browser
    a. The "name" of a web site and what is a "URL"
    b. Using the URL "bar"
    c. using Google to find things on the internet
    d. finding things you need on eBay and Amazon
    e. web security (passwords, https encryption)

PA Airmarshal Rob Price wasn't overly enthused about this presentation, 
but we agreed that I would poll the nearby Airhead population for their
opinions on the value of this talk.

You can either reply directly to the list, or only to me, 
r90s-rider at casano.com

If you think of other sub-topics that should be added to this talk, do 
not hesitate to suggest them.

If you just want to say "this is a stupid idea" or "where do I sign up",
those answers are also useful.

Thanks for your time,
-- 
William Dudley
NJ Airmarshal
r90s-rider at casano.com


From jmcbell6608 at gmail.com  Fri Oct 19 17:43:24 2018
From: jmcbell6608 at gmail.com (Jim McKinna)
Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2018 17:43:24 -0400
Subject: [MDairheads] questionnaire about SuperTech 2019
In-Reply-To: <798da3ae-866a-5640-d0e1-402147c1fd04@casano.com>
References: <798da3ae-866a-5640-d0e1-402147c1fd04@casano.com>
Message-ID: <07C21ED8-3398-43A9-B002-2B996FDC98B9@gmail.com>

Thanks Bill,

> "where do I sign up"

I get around on different email clients pretty well as of now.  However there is always something to learn, especially from such a wizard as yourself.

To add to the web browser curriculum, using RealOEM to find parts that match all years for a particular part.

I did a BaseCamp discussion a few years ago I was sure very few people would be interested in since most tell me they prefer paper maps.  Boy was I surprised at the turnout!  Be encouraged.  You may get a room full of people.

Jim McKinna


> On Oct 19, 2018, at 2:27 PM, William F. Dudley Jr. via MDAirheads <mdairheads at casano.com> wrote:
> 
> Many of you will be attending the 2019 Supertech, to be held February in Boyertown, PA.
> 
> I thought it might be useful to offer a class on "the Internet for Airheads", in which I would try to de-mystify some aspects of using
> the Internet.  I am not kidding about this; most of you, if asked, will
> freely admit that you "can barely use email".
> 
> The topics I thought I would cover:
> 
> 1. how to use email
>   a. proper use of To, Cc, Bcc, and Reply-To headers
>   b. the subject line and maintaining a "thread"
>   c. trimming your messages to only include relevant text from previous emails
>   d. Identifying the source of an email, and understanding mailer errors
>   e. interacting with mailing lists, like this one or the micapeak Airhead list
>   f. dealing with "spam", "malware", "phishing", etc.
> 
> 2. how to use your web browser
>   a. The "name" of a web site and what is a "URL"
>   b. Using the URL "bar"
>   c. using Google to find things on the internet
>   d. finding things you need on eBay and Amazon
>   e. web security (passwords, https encryption)
> 
> PA Airmarshal Rob Price wasn't overly enthused about this presentation, but we agreed that I would poll the nearby Airhead population for their
> opinions on the value of this talk.
> 
> You can either reply directly to the list, or only to me, r90s-rider at casano.com
> 
> If you think of other sub-topics that should be added to this talk, do not hesitate to suggest them.
> 
> If you just want to say "this is a stupid idea" or "where do I sign up",
> those answers are also useful.
> 
> Thanks for your time,
> -- 
> William Dudley
> NJ Airmarshal
> r90s-rider at casano.com
> _______________________________________________
> MDAirheads mailing list
> MDAirheads at mail.casano.com
> https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads


From paairhead at gmail.com  Mon Oct 22 23:38:00 2018
From: paairhead at gmail.com (rob)
Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2018 23:38:00 -0400
Subject: [MDairheads] PA Swap Meet/ Yard Sale
Message-ID: <CADMHTiE+xBavyKYvmUGqefvbu4=7JzCx5GpzgFTY7gEBhjxtEg@mail.gmail.com>

 Yard Sale / Swap Meet day being held at my place.  Good
opportunity to stock up on items for winter projects.

Personally I have over 200 parts and pieces. *
*

*Anyone wanting to bring parts, etc to sell or trade are welcome.*
Plenty of space in the yard to lay things out.

Please let me know if you're planning to attend so I can be sure to have
refreshments, etc on hand to cover everyone.

Host: Larry Mansfield

Date:        Saturday, 11/3.18

Time:        08:00 - 16:00

Location:

*606 Chestnut St**
**              Delta, PA  17314*
               SE corner of York County PA at Mason-Dixon line.
               15 miles from Belair MD, 28 miles from Balto MD, 32 miles
from York PA,
                    and 41 miles from Lancaster PA

Contact: *410.218.1725 *


From mrc.engr at verizon.net  Wed Oct 24 18:47:35 2018
From: mrc.engr at verizon.net (Mike Cecchini)
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2018 18:47:35 -0400
Subject: [MDairheads] [PAAirheads] Diner Day
References: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAFNt9jwoX/FAuGupU2acwagigQAAEAAAAK1B3UYXe71EjwKJaXgFL9QBAAAAAA==@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0AFCB0C053544F2E935E9BA0A837F0BF@mikepc68ba8a02>

Sounds like a cool thing to do Dave.

This is the same place where SuperTech use to be held......right?

Thanks.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Cushing 

Get on your horse a week from Saturday (Nov 3) and ride to the Boyertown
Museum in Boyertown, PA for Diner Day!  Hours are 10-1.  This is where you
can enjoy a slice of pie for 25 cents and a coffee for 10 cents in the Diner
inside the museum.  Entry fee is $8 & you will see some WWII vehicles in the
foyer and a great selection of vehicles in the museum.  Where else can you
be a cheap date!!!!  I took Ellen earlier this year and I spent a whopping
60 cents.  The food is provided by several bakeries in the area.

If that was not enough, you can stop at Longacre's & choose ice cream among
30+ flavors - all made there.  You may need to crank the shocks up a notch
when you are done.

 




From dud at casano.com  Wed Oct 24 19:22:17 2018
From: dud at casano.com (William F. Dudley Jr.)
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2018 19:22:17 -0400
Subject: [MDairheads] [PAAirheads] Diner Day
In-Reply-To: <0AFCB0C053544F2E935E9BA0A837F0BF@mikepc68ba8a02>
References: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAFNt9jwoX/FAuGupU2acwagigQAAEAAAAK1B3UYXe71EjwKJaXgFL9QBAAAAAA==@gmail.com>
 <0AFCB0C053544F2E935E9BA0A837F0BF@mikepc68ba8a02>
Message-ID: <7be1c1f3-5d81-34d3-f099-7c8df179d051@casano.com>

Yes, and where it will be held in 2019.

Bill Dudley

On 10/24/18 6:47 PM, Mike Cecchini via MDAirheads wrote:
> Sounds like a cool thing to do Dave.
> 
> This is the same place where SuperTech use to be held......right?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Cushing
> 
> Get on your horse a week from Saturday (Nov 3) and ride to the Boyertown
> Museum in Boyertown, PA for Diner Day!  Hours are 10-1.  This is where you
> can enjoy a slice of pie for 25 cents and a coffee for 10 cents in the Diner
> inside the museum.  Entry fee is $8 & you will see some WWII vehicles in the
> foyer and a great selection of vehicles in the museum.  Where else can you
> be a cheap date!!!!  I took Ellen earlier this year and I spent a whopping
> 60 cents.  The food is provided by several bakeries in the area.
> 
> If that was not enough, you can stop at Longacre's & choose ice cream among
> 30+ flavors - all made there.  You may need to crank the shocks up a notch
> when you are done.
> 
>   
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> MDAirheads mailing list
> MDAirheads at mail.casano.com
> https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads
> 


From paairhead at gmail.com  Sun Oct 28 12:02:49 2018
From: paairhead at gmail.com (rob)
Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2018 12:02:49 -0400
Subject: [MDairheads] Fwd: [PAAirheads] Reminder: Yard Sale / Swap Meet
 Saturday 11/3
References: <1dcd30aa-8649-cf2f-538f-e1a28802fbfa@me.com>
Message-ID: <20443766-1BCC-4EE5-81F4-06686BC2809D@gmail.com>




Begin forwarded message:

> From: "Larry A. Mansfield via PAAirheads" <paairheads at casano.com>
> Date: October 28, 2018 at 11:59:22 EDT
> To: PA Airheads <paairheads at casano.com>
> Subject: [PAAirheads] Reminder: Yard Sale / Swap Meet Saturday 11/3
> Reply-To: "Larry A. Mansfield" <l_a_mansfield at me.com>
> 
> Open Airhead Yard Sale and Swap.  Plenty of parts available as I'm cleaning out and shutting down my restoration services. Plenty of room for anyone to bring and layout their items they'd like to dispose.  Refreshments (coffee, soda, tea) and probably free Barley for anyone buying or trading.
> 
> Rain or Shine!
> 
> Black GMC Canyon at bottom of driveway with Airhead Flag.
> 
> Bikes can come up and park in garage.  Cars/trucks should park on the street due to limited space.
> 
> Location:    606 Chestnut St,  Delta, PA 17314
> 
> Time:        08:00 to 16:00
> 
> Contact:  Larry Mansfield,  410.218.1725
> 
> Would greatly appreciate anyone who's coming to notify me who hasn't already.  Helps with the refreshment quantities.
> 
> 
> -- 
> larry m
> 
> _______________________________________________
> PAAirheads mailing list
> PAAirheads at mail.casano.com
> https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/paairheads


From chrisk224 at comcast.net  Tue Oct 30 18:13:05 2018
From: chrisk224 at comcast.net (Chris Kennedy)
Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 18:13:05 -0400
Subject: [MDairheads] A Jacket Review and some questions regarding Gas
 Tankrefurbishing
Message-ID: <018801d4709d$bc08d9a0$341a8ce0$@comcast.net>

Evening Lads and Lassies.

 

With the cooler weather I was reflecting how much I enjoyed the Last Days of
Summer Rally and just how unpleasant the return journey was in the very
heavy rain. There was however one bright spot and that was my riding jacket.
Over the years I have gone out of my way to coordinate my riding apparel and
bikes so they are color matched and blended. A year or so ago I felt a that
a combination of my aging riding skills and the propensity for everyone else
on the road to be texting, playing video games or overwhelmed in a minivan
with a parcel of children that conspicuity was more important than fashion.

 

After some searching I settled on an Olympia Expedition jacket in Hi-Vis
Yellow and black. The main feature I bought it for were the very large vent
panels front rear and sleeves. These were quite effective for ventilation
during the warmer riding days. It is a 3 season jacket with a removable
padded thermal layer and removable rain shell. The shell can be worn inside
or outside of the jacket and has a hood. I had not had need to use the shell
before but prior to leaving LDOS I put it outside the jacket with the hood
up and underneath my helmet. Miraculously with my full face helmet closed
tight I remained completely dry at 70 - 80 on the highway among quite a bit
of traffic. At least I was dry down to my feet. Gasolina boots are not
waterproof. The combination of the large vents and the dual utility of the
rain shell have made this jacket very practical for most circumstances. I
have always bought Revit jackets in the past and I believe there overall
finish is better but the Olympia Expedition provides great versatility. Just
tossing this out if anyone is looking at replacement jacket for Christmas.

 

So I am looking for some help regarding sealing a fuel tank. My new RT has a
very nice tank which I have kept covered with a full sleeve. Rather than
keep the good tank on the bike I have found a second tank in good condition
as a replacement. The second tank has no rust but the sealant coating on the
inside is flaking off. Not sure if this is the original coating or something
was added. The color is a reddish brown similar to my other tank. In my
research it appears the products from KBS or PQR look like they would be
suitable for a resealing operation.

If anyone has had some experience with these products could you help me
answer a few questions.

As there is no rust would the degreaser be enough preparation for a final
coating?

Is the degreaser likely to remove the balance of the original coating? This
would be preferable.

Will the sealer bond to the existing coating if all of it does not get
removed during the degreasing process?

Is there something that would remove all vestiges of the original liming?

Any recommendation for the best product for this task?

 

One final thing for those who care to mark their Calendar the Annual
Technobarn Tech Day will be April 20th 2019.

 

Many thanks Chris

 

 



From surfboatdriver at yahoo.com  Tue Oct 30 20:53:45 2018
From: surfboatdriver at yahoo.com (Aloha Charlie)
Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 00:53:45 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [MDairheads] Free K Bike Transmission & /6 Mufflers
References: <1425379090.496782.1540947225044.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1425379090.496782.1540947225044@mail.yahoo.com>

The K bike transmission is gone. Hamburger Dave is carrying it to NY to give to a K bike guy up there that should be able to use it. I have been moving my storage, shop, from the ground floor to the second floor at the storage company and it really helps to get rid of some big stuff I have no use for. 

I have a pair of dented, rusted, /6 mufflers somebody may be able to use. Or may just want to have around for another day. Lots of life left in them but not for the restoration crowd. Must be picked up in Rockville. Free. 

Goes to first person to respond

Charlie
301-275-2498



--------------------------------------------
On Fri, 10/5/18, Aloha Charlie <surfboatdriver at yahoo.com> wrote:

 Subject: Free K Bike Transmission
 To: "Maryland Airheads" <MDairheads at mail.casano.com>
 Date: Friday, October 5, 2018, 11:05 PM
 
 Greetings Gang,
 
 I used to own a K bike. About 10 years
 ago I bought a spare transmission on Ebay for this bike. It
 is a 1985 transmission I believe which has a different
 number of output splines than the rest of the K bikes. This
 trans comes with the swing arm and drive shaft. Splines are
 rusty but may be usable if derusted. 
 
 Somebody here has a K bike and wants
 this trans for parts or to use. I can't guarantee it is any
 good but it is free. 
 
 Must be picked up in Rockville. 
 
 First person to contact me via Email
 may have this.? 
 
 Charlie
 
 ps, I not longer own a K bike. 
 



From drbeemer73 at gmail.com  Tue Oct 30 21:38:49 2018
From: drbeemer73 at gmail.com (Mac Kirkpatrick)
Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 21:38:49 -0400
Subject: [MDairheads] A Jacket Review and some questions regarding Gas
 Tankrefurbishing
In-Reply-To: <018801d4709d$bc08d9a0$341a8ce0$@comcast.net>
References: <018801d4709d$bc08d9a0$341a8ce0$@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <CANjXs6eDKwDVHf86_6yD1iSuNi+kav+ZbNHUqRK9qTii1XYzbA@mail.gmail.com>

Chris, this guy will repair the inside of your tank and NOT harm the
exterior paint at all, but $$$
See
http://www.fueltankservices.com/


Mac Kirkpatrick
Glenmoore, PA

"After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?"
C. Donahue


On Tue, Oct 30, 2018 at 6:13 PM Chris Kennedy via MDAirheads <
mdairheads at casano.com> wrote:

> Evening Lads and Lassies.
>
>
>
> With the cooler weather I was reflecting how much I enjoyed the Last Days
> of
> Summer Rally and just how unpleasant the return journey was in the very
> heavy rain. There was however one bright spot and that was my riding
> jacket.
> Over the years I have gone out of my way to coordinate my riding apparel
> and
> bikes so they are color matched and blended. A year or so ago I felt a that
> a combination of my aging riding skills and the propensity for everyone
> else
> on the road to be texting, playing video games or overwhelmed in a minivan
> with a parcel of children that conspicuity was more important than fashion.
>
>
>
> After some searching I settled on an Olympia Expedition jacket in Hi-Vis
> Yellow and black. The main feature I bought it for were the very large vent
> panels front rear and sleeves. These were quite effective for ventilation
> during the warmer riding days. It is a 3 season jacket with a removable
> padded thermal layer and removable rain shell. The shell can be worn inside
> or outside of the jacket and has a hood. I had not had need to use the
> shell
> before but prior to leaving LDOS I put it outside the jacket with the hood
> up and underneath my helmet. Miraculously with my full face helmet closed
> tight I remained completely dry at 70 - 80 on the highway among quite a bit
> of traffic. At least I was dry down to my feet. Gasolina boots are not
> waterproof. The combination of the large vents and the dual utility of the
> rain shell have made this jacket very practical for most circumstances. I
> have always bought Revit jackets in the past and I believe there overall
> finish is better but the Olympia Expedition provides great versatility.
> Just
> tossing this out if anyone is looking at replacement jacket for Christmas.
>
>
>
> So I am looking for some help regarding sealing a fuel tank. My new RT has
> a
> very nice tank which I have kept covered with a full sleeve. Rather than
> keep the good tank on the bike I have found a second tank in good condition
> as a replacement. The second tank has no rust but the sealant coating on
> the
> inside is flaking off. Not sure if this is the original coating or
> something
> was added. The color is a reddish brown similar to my other tank. In my
> research it appears the products from KBS or PQR look like they would be
> suitable for a resealing operation.
>
> If anyone has had some experience with these products could you help me
> answer a few questions.
>
> As there is no rust would the degreaser be enough preparation for a final
> coating?
>
> Is the degreaser likely to remove the balance of the original coating? This
> would be preferable.
>
> Will the sealer bond to the existing coating if all of it does not get
> removed during the degreasing process?
>
> Is there something that would remove all vestiges of the original liming?
>
> Any recommendation for the best product for this task?
>
>
>
> One final thing for those who care to mark their Calendar the Annual
> Technobarn Tech Day will be April 20th 2019.
>
>
>
> Many thanks Chris
>
>
>
>
>
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From alex.m.balmaceda at gmail.com  Tue Oct 30 21:50:39 2018
From: alex.m.balmaceda at gmail.com (Alex Balmaceda)
Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 21:50:39 -0400
Subject: [MDairheads] A Jacket Review and some questions regarding Gas
 Tankrefurbishing
In-Reply-To: <CANjXs6eDKwDVHf86_6yD1iSuNi+kav+ZbNHUqRK9qTii1XYzbA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <018801d4709d$bc08d9a0$341a8ce0$@comcast.net>
 <CANjXs6eDKwDVHf86_6yD1iSuNi+kav+ZbNHUqRK9qTii1XYzbA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CA181D67-68CA-4569-A425-2D1CEA21D57B@gmail.com>

Chris - I?ve done a couple of tanks with POR15 with great results. A length of chain inside the tank and some shaking will take care of the rust and flaking. 

https://www.por15.com/POR-15-Fuel-Tank-Sealer

Hope this helps,

Alex

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 30, 2018, at 9:38 PM, Mac Kirkpatrick via MDAirheads <mdairheads at casano.com> wrote:
> 
> Chris, this guy will repair the inside of your tank and NOT harm the
> exterior paint at all, but $$$
> See
> http://www.fueltankservices.com/
> 
> 
> Mac Kirkpatrick
> Glenmoore, PA
> 
> "After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?"
> C. Donahue
> 
> 
> On Tue, Oct 30, 2018 at 6:13 PM Chris Kennedy via MDAirheads <
> mdairheads at casano.com> wrote:
> 
>> Evening Lads and Lassies.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> With the cooler weather I was reflecting how much I enjoyed the Last Days
>> of
>> Summer Rally and just how unpleasant the return journey was in the very
>> heavy rain. There was however one bright spot and that was my riding
>> jacket.
>> Over the years I have gone out of my way to coordinate my riding apparel
>> and
>> bikes so they are color matched and blended. A year or so ago I felt a that
>> a combination of my aging riding skills and the propensity for everyone
>> else
>> on the road to be texting, playing video games or overwhelmed in a minivan
>> with a parcel of children that conspicuity was more important than fashion.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> After some searching I settled on an Olympia Expedition jacket in Hi-Vis
>> Yellow and black. The main feature I bought it for were the very large vent
>> panels front rear and sleeves. These were quite effective for ventilation
>> during the warmer riding days. It is a 3 season jacket with a removable
>> padded thermal layer and removable rain shell. The shell can be worn inside
>> or outside of the jacket and has a hood. I had not had need to use the
>> shell
>> before but prior to leaving LDOS I put it outside the jacket with the hood
>> up and underneath my helmet. Miraculously with my full face helmet closed
>> tight I remained completely dry at 70 - 80 on the highway among quite a bit
>> of traffic. At least I was dry down to my feet. Gasolina boots are not
>> waterproof. The combination of the large vents and the dual utility of the
>> rain shell have made this jacket very practical for most circumstances. I
>> have always bought Revit jackets in the past and I believe there overall
>> finish is better but the Olympia Expedition provides great versatility.
>> Just
>> tossing this out if anyone is looking at replacement jacket for Christmas.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> So I am looking for some help regarding sealing a fuel tank. My new RT has
>> a
>> very nice tank which I have kept covered with a full sleeve. Rather than
>> keep the good tank on the bike I have found a second tank in good condition
>> as a replacement. The second tank has no rust but the sealant coating on
>> the
>> inside is flaking off. Not sure if this is the original coating or
>> something
>> was added. The color is a reddish brown similar to my other tank. In my
>> research it appears the products from KBS or PQR look like they would be
>> suitable for a resealing operation.
>> 
>> If anyone has had some experience with these products could you help me
>> answer a few questions.
>> 
>> As there is no rust would the degreaser be enough preparation for a final
>> coating?
>> 
>> Is the degreaser likely to remove the balance of the original coating? This
>> would be preferable.
>> 
>> Will the sealer bond to the existing coating if all of it does not get
>> removed during the degreasing process?
>> 
>> Is there something that would remove all vestiges of the original liming?
>> 
>> Any recommendation for the best product for this task?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> One final thing for those who care to mark their Calendar the Annual
>> Technobarn Tech Day will be April 20th 2019.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Many thanks Chris
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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From longshot1ah at comcast.net  Tue Oct 30 23:04:10 2018
From: longshot1ah at comcast.net (Mark Passaro)
Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 23:04:10 -0400
Subject: [MDairheads] A Jacket Review and some questions regarding Gas
 Tankrefurbishing
In-Reply-To: <018801d4709d$bc08d9a0$341a8ce0$@comcast.net>
References: <018801d4709d$bc08d9a0$341a8ce0$@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <2ABB0F40-F6DF-41AA-B16B-46D1CB0493AB@comcast.net>

Hey Chris,

Caswell Plating has a number of excellent products specifically for sealing motorcycle tanks, a very complete line at different prices and colors.  I've used the red "Dragon's Blood" for sealing a tank a few years back and was very satisfied with the results.  These are generally two part epoxy sealers.  Some great products here, concise directions and good customer support.  Check them out at:
https://www.caswellplating.com
As I recall, navigating their site successfully may require downloading the app.

You mentioned KBS, I've used their paints and coatings for automotive applications and know they make quality stuff.  I've no experience with their tank sealer.

So there's my two cents.

Mark Passaro
York Springs, PA
ABC #5559


> On Oct 30, 2018, at 6:13 PM, Chris Kennedy via MDAirheads <mdairheads at casano.com> wrote:
> 
> So I am looking for some help regarding sealing a fuel tank.