disposing of antifreeze - Page 2

VulcanE · 03-07-2012, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

I just called the local machine shop and plan to take my water sending unit bypass thingy to them this week ($40 just to cut it down to 1")

$40 to cut it down........? I bought one of these
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=...at=0&_from=R40
and got mine for $0.99 with $1.99 shipping from a guy in Florida. Worked out real well.

Monkeyman · 03-08-2012, 01:24 AM

It appears I got ripped off yet again. I was just following what Gadgets site said. Ordered the exact thing he said. The quote was over the phone. Could be it won't cost that much once the shop sees the part. I think the next bike will be bolt on stuff only.

jonsamson · 03-08-2012, 01:39 AM

It is harmful to the treatment plants and animals. In the 5 different states I have lived in the auto parts store all took used antifreeze at no charge.

Monkeyman · 03-08-2012, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by VulcanE

$40 to cut it down........? I bought one of these
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=...at=0&_from=R40
and got mine for $0.99 with $1.99 shipping from a guy in Florida. Worked out real well.

Will 28mm (1.1") work as well or would that need to be cut down, too? I don't feel like waiting a month or 2 for shipping from Hong Kong (nothing against anyone from Hong Kong). I see alot of 28mm and only one other 26mm (from the US).

**ringadingh** · 03-08-2012, 08:46 AM

I made my temp sender adapter from a 1/2" copper Tee fitting, fits and works perfectly.

Monkeyman · 03-08-2012, 10:53 AM

I'm sure that would involve drilling and tapping the hole for the sending unit. I'd rather pay someone (or find a cheaper piece already made) than to try my hand at tapping a hole on this. I don't know how you got away with 1/2" pipe. I think the coolant line is 1" or so.

**ringadingh** · 03-08-2012, 11:11 AM

There was no tapping involved, All I did was solder a threaded fitting into the copper tee.

Here it is installed on the bike.

**ringadingh** · 03-08-2012, 11:14 AM

Heres a couple pics of the oil pressure senders, I used a Tee so the stock idiot light was still functional.

Here is the sender installed on the motor.

Monkeyman · 03-08-2012, 11:25 AM

I appreciate the pics for the water tee but I've never soldered metal to metal. I'd hate to have the parts come apart on the road. The oil sender pics are something else. Have you had any problems with things catching on setup? Seems like it would stick out a bit over just the gauge sending unit.

**ringadingh** · 03-08-2012, 01:42 PM

Everything has always worked perfect with no problems.
You could buy a torch and a bit of solder a lot cheaper than getting a shop to do it, or buying the part.

Caddyman · 03-08-2012, 06:54 PM

This has been widely reported here in Ireland and all across the United Kingdom in recent months. I have no clue why it's happening now and hasn't happened years ago? Maybe they are only finding out about it because they can test for it now!! I'm only guessing! Whatever the reason nobody should allow anti-freeze to be near any animal.

http://m.digitaljournal.com/article/320701

Seven German Shepherds Poisoned in USA

http://m.digitaljournal.com/article/298543

VulcanE · 03-08-2012, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Will 28mm (1.1") work as well or would that need to be cut down, too? I don't feel like waiting a month or 2 for shipping from Hong Kong (nothing against anyone from Hong Kong). I see alot of 28mm and only one other 26mm (from the US).

26mm was a pretty tight fit, and 28mm would be .079" bigger. You might could squeeze it in there. On the other had, $40 for a machinist to do the job isn't a bad price for machine work.

Monkeyman · 03-08-2012, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ringadingh

Everything has always worked perfect with no problems.
You could buy a torch and a bit of solder a lot cheaper than getting a shop to do it, or buying the part.

And perhaps I could successfully accomplish that. Or maybe it would fail 200 miles from nowhere and I'd either be stranded or grenade the motor from lack of water. Thanks but I'll just pay the machine shop. Like I said, next time it's bolt on or nothing. Or I'll stick with a cage.

Monkeyman · 03-08-2012, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by VulcanE

26mm was a pretty tight fit, and 28mm would be .079" bigger. You might could squeeze it in there. On the other had, $40 for a machinist to do the job isn't a bad price for machine work.

Thanks. I'll just have the machine shop cut it down. Gadget said 1" minus a mm so we'll go with that. I just want the damn thing done.

Loafer · 03-09-2012, 06:57 AM

The local landfill operation here excepts hazardous materials, some materials you need to pay for.

03-08-2012, 01:24 AM	#17
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	It appears I got ripped off yet again. I was just following what Gadgets site said. Ordered the exact thing he said. The quote was over the phone. Could be it won't cost that much once the shop sees the part. I think the next bike will be bolt on stuff only. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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03-08-2012, 08:46 AM	#20
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03-08-2012, 10:53 AM	#21
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	I'm sure that would involve drilling and tapping the hole for the sending unit. I'd rather pay someone (or find a cheaper piece already made) than to try my hand at tapping a hole on this. I don't know how you got away with 1/2" pipe. I think the coolant line is 1" or so. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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03-08-2012, 11:11 AM	#22
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	There was no tapping involved, All I did was solder a threaded fitting into the copper tee. Here it is installed on the bike. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Last edited by ringadingh; 03-08-2012 at 11:16 AM.
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03-08-2012, 11:14 AM	#23
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Heres a couple pics of the oil pressure senders, I used a Tee so the stock idiot light was still functional. Here is the sender installed on the motor. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Last edited by ringadingh; 03-08-2012 at 11:17 AM.
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03-08-2012, 01:39 AM	#18
jonsamson Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 209	It is harmful to the treatment plants and animals. In the 5 different states I have lived in the auto parts store all took used antifreeze at no charge.
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03-08-2012, 11:25 AM	#24
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	I appreciate the pics for the water tee but I've never soldered metal to metal. I'd hate to have the parts come apart on the road. The oil sender pics are something else. Have you had any problems with things catching on setup? Seems like it would stick out a bit over just the gauge sending unit. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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03-08-2012, 01:42 PM	#25
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Everything has always worked perfect with no problems. You could buy a torch and a bit of solder a lot cheaper than getting a shop to do it, or buying the part. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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03-08-2012, 06:54 PM	#26
Caddyman Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: County Monaghan, Ireland Posts: 324	Cats in U.K. dying from anti-freeze poisoning This has been widely reported here in Ireland and all across the United Kingdom in recent months. I have no clue why it's happening now and hasn't happened years ago? Maybe they are only finding out about it because they can test for it now!! I'm only guessing! Whatever the reason nobody should allow anti-freeze to be near any animal. http://m.digitaljournal.com/article/320701 Seven German Shepherds Poisoned in USA http://m.digitaljournal.com/article/298543 __________________ VBA #1912 2003 1500 Nomad 2007 HD Heritage Ultra Carpe Diem! Last edited by Caddyman; 03-08-2012 at 06:58 PM.
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03-09-2012, 06:57 AM	#30
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	The local landfill operation here excepts hazardous materials, some materials you need to pay for. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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