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1. 07:02 AM - Re: Weight and Balance-KF4 with 912 was Model 4 engine swap (kitfoxmike)
2. 07:14 AM - Re: Re: Re: Norwegian Stalls (Guy Buchanan)
3. 07:33 AM - Re: Re: rims (dave)
4. 07:34 AM - More Kitfox Videos (dave)
5. 07:47 AM - Re: rims (Tom Jones)
6. 08:04 AM - Re: Re: rims (Rexinator)
7. 08:53 AM - Re: rims (kitfoxmike)
8. 09:22 AM - Re: rims (Fox5flyer)
9. 11:46 AM - Re: Re: rims (Lowell Fitt)
10. 12:29 PM - Re: Re: rims (dave)
11. 02:13 PM - Re: Re: Weight and Balance-KF4 with 912 was Model 4 engine swap (Noel Loveys)
12. 02:16 PM - Re: Re: rims (Noel Loveys)
13. 02:58 PM - Re: Re: rims (Brian Morissette)
14. 03:14 PM - Re: Re: rims (Rexinator)
15. 03:26 PM - Re: Re: rims (Malcolmbru@aol.com)
16. 04:14 PM - Tire repairs (Dee Young)
17. 04:34 PM - Re: Re: rims (kurt schrader)
18. 04:40 PM - Re: Re: Weight and Balance-KF4 with 912 was Model 4 engine swap (kirk hull)
19. 06:11 PM - Re: Re: rims (Todd Leiss)
20. 06:22 PM - Re: Over-torqued GSC Prop (369PL)
21. 06:48 PM - Re: Over-torqued GSC Prop (crazyivan)
22. 06:57 PM - Re: Re: Weight and Balance-KF4 with 912 was Model 4 engine swap (Lyle Persels)
23. 07:14 PM - Re: Re: Over-torqued GSC Prop (Malcolmbru@aol.com)
24. 07:14 PM - Re: Re: rims (Rexinator)
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| Subject: | Re: Weight and Balance-KF4 with 912 was Model 4 engine swap |
I forgot to put in that yes I had my plane leveled for all reading, I used two
scales that went to 300. On the rear I used two saw horses with a door over the
top and then put the tail wheel on that. The saw horses were the plastic ones.
After I was done with the front weight I put one of the scales to the rear
and weighed the tail.
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| Subject: | Re: Re: Norwegian Stalls |
At 09:01 AM 1/9/2007, you wrote:
> Is this how you see it?
Yep.
Guy Buchanan
K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 100% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
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Dwayne , thank you for that and it you can find them for 30$ let me know.
I am going to put on the new tires on existing rims this week I hope.
Incase anyone her has done them and got tips -- let me know.
breaking the bead on the old tires is always tough.
Dave
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From: "Dwayne" <dwaynemccourt@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 12:43 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: rims
>
> I believe that Douglas Wheel still make the ones that you are talking
> about and they're pretty inexpensive. You will have to fabricate and weld
> the blocks for the rotors though. They were around $30 a while back.
>
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> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=86715#86715
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| Subject: | More Kitfox Videos |
I still have them on my site but I have put some up on youtube as well.
They are compressed a bit but a litle faster to load .
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=kitfoxflyer
Dave
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From: dave
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 10:21 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: New Kitfox Videos
OK I got more done the other day but I only got one put together.
http://www.cfisher.com/kitfox/ Jan 7 Kitfox Take offs.
The take off run is about 100 feet or so each time maybe +/- 20
feet.
What would it do if a swaped for a 914 ?
And how does this compare to others?
Dave
KF IV 582 GSC
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Dave,
I fought with trying to break the bead on the old tire on the rim for a couple
of hours then gave in and took it to the tire store to have them dismount the
old tire and mount the new King Fox tire on the rim. I had him put the tube in
the new tire too. They look pretty cool!
I was afraid of bending that aluminum wheel if I got to wild with it.
Tom Jones
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Dave
I haven't changed tires on my Kitfox yet, but I've changed many tires
on motorcycles and cars professionally. Motorcycle rims are of course
much more related to use similar techniqes since I usually do them with
only hand levers. I just recieved a set of those smooth tires from Mippi
Ultralights and I'll eventually do it when the tires I've got are worn
enough.
I can offer advice for technique which should work for all rims. If
someone else who has experience with the Kitfox rims responds with good
information then use that. If not give me a shout and I'll write you
some steps to follow.
Rex Hefferan
Colorado
M2/582
dave wrote:
>
> Dwayne , thank you for that and it you can find them for 30$ let me know.
> I am going to put on the new tires on existing rims this week I hope.
> Incase anyone her has done them and got tips -- let me know.
> breaking the bead on the old tires is always tough.
>
> Dave
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what I did to break the bead on my tires when I changed them last was to let all
the air out(dah!) and then take my car and drive over the edge(close to the
rim), poped the bead real nice and easy.
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Dave, my advice would be to take them to an ATV shop to remove the tires.
They have the right equipment and damage to the wheels is minimized.
Having new lugs welded on new wheels isn't a big deal, but you'll probably
need to spin them on a lathe to ensure trueness when the rotors are mounted.
Deke
----- Original Message -----
From: "dave" <dave@cfisher.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 10:32 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: rims
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> Dwayne , thank you for that and it you can find them for 30$ let me know.
> I am going to put on the new tires on existing rims this week I hope.
> Incase anyone her has done them and got tips -- let me know.
> breaking the bead on the old tires is always tough.
>
> Dave
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dwayne" <dwaynemccourt@yahoo.com>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 12:43 AM
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: rims
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> >
> > I believe that Douglas Wheel still make the ones that you are talking
> > about and they're pretty inexpensive. You will have to fabricate and
weld
> > the blocks for the rotors though. They were around $30 a while back.
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Rex, I would like to hear your tips. These puppies are tough to break the
bead. I damaged one of my rims using a mechanical bead breaker - actually
it was the hub that was damaged.
Lowell
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From: "Rexinator" <rexinator@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 8:04 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: rims
>
> Dave
> I haven't changed tires on my Kitfox yet, but I've changed many tires on
> motorcycles and cars professionally. Motorcycle rims are of course much
> more related to use similar techniqes since I usually do them with only
> hand levers. I just recieved a set of those smooth tires from Mippi
> Ultralights and I'll eventually do it when the tires I've got are worn
> enough.
> I can offer advice for technique which should work for all rims. If
> someone else who has experience with the Kitfox rims responds with good
> information then use that. If not give me a shout and I'll write you some
> steps to follow.
>
> Rex Hefferan
> Colorado
> M2/582
>
>
> dave wrote:
>
>>
>> Dwayne , thank you for that and it you can find them for 30$ let me know.
>> I am going to put on the new tires on existing rims this week I hope.
>> Incase anyone her has done them and got tips -- let me know.
>> breaking the bead on the old tires is always tough.
>>
>> Dave
>
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Rex,
Would be more than happy to hear your input.
I have done ATV ones as well and I know they are ral tough to get tbe bead
over the bead lock rib.
I might screw up the rims but i am going to look at it and make a tool to
break the bead .
If i screw it up I will be looking fora wheel soon : (
If I am successful , well I will share as well.
Hopefully the latter.
Dave
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From: "Rexinator" <rexinator@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 11:04 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: rims
>
> Dave
> I haven't changed tires on my Kitfox yet, but I've changed many tires on
> motorcycles and cars professionally. Motorcycle rims are of course much
> more related to use similar techniqes since I usually do them with only
> hand levers. I just recieved a set of those smooth tires from Mippi
> Ultralights and I'll eventually do it when the tires I've got are worn
> enough.
> I can offer advice for technique which should work for all rims. If
> someone else who has experience with the Kitfox rims responds with good
> information then use that. If not give me a shout and I'll write you some
> steps to follow.
>
> Rex Hefferan
> Colorado
> M2/582
>
>
> dave wrote:
>
>>
>> Dwayne , thank you for that and it you can find them for 30$ let me know.
>> I am going to put on the new tires on existing rims this week I hope.
>> Incase anyone her has done them and got tips -- let me know.
>> breaking the bead on the old tires is always tough.
>>
>> Dave
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Weight and Balance-KF4 with 912 was Model 4 engine |
swap
I checked the local Walco (you know who) store to day and they had analogue
scales $9.95 ea. for that price 2 sets won't break the bank.... If the
weight goes over the 300 mark you have to get out of the plane to weigh it
:-)
Noel
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
> kitfoxmike
> Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 11:31 AM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Weight and Balance-KF4 with 912 was
> Model 4 engine swap
>
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>
> I forgot to put in that yes I had my plane leveled for all
> reading, I used two scales that went to 300. On the rear I
> used two saw horses with a door over the top and then put the
> tail wheel on that. The saw horses were the plastic ones.
> After I was done with the front weight I put one of the
> scales to the rear and weighed the tail.
>
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> kitfoxmike
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I used to break the bead by driving over the sidewall of the tire with
another vehicle. Just be sure not to drive over the rim itself.
Noel
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tom Jones
> Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 12:17 PM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: rims
>
>
>
> Dave,
> I fought with trying to break the bead on the old tire on the
> rim for a couple of hours then gave in and took it to the
> tire store to have them dismount the old tire and mount the
> new King Fox tire on the rim. I had him put the tube in the
> new tire too. They look pretty cool!
>
> I was afraid of bending that aluminum wheel if I got to wild with it.
> Tom Jones
>
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>
> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=86761#86761
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Hi
The method I have been using for years to break tire beads is to place the
jack base on the side wall next to the rim then simple jack the jack. As you
try to lift your truck the base pushes downward harder and harder breaking
the bead most times on the first try.
This works much better if using the old style bumper jack or similar.
Hope this helps
Brian
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Noel Loveys
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 5:16 PM
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Re: rims
I used to break the bead by driving over the sidewall of the tire with
another vehicle. Just be sure not to drive over the rim itself.
Noel
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tom Jones
> Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 12:17 PM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: rims
>
>
>
> Dave,
> I fought with trying to break the bead on the old tire on the rim for
> a couple of hours then gave in and took it to the tire store to have
> them dismount the old tire and mount the new King Fox tire on the rim.
> I had him put the tube in the new tire too. They look pretty cool!
>
> I was afraid of bending that aluminum wheel if I got to wild with it.
> Tom Jones
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> Read this topic online here:
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OK here goes with my advice to change tires. Obviously these are similar
to ATV rims and a good dealer may do it properly, but most do not
garrantee that no damage will occur. Since many of us are DIY types we
can enjoy the process if it doesn't get too aggravating. Changing tires
can do that so I'll stress the most important tips. TIP NUMBER ONE:
THINK EACH STEP THROUGH BEFORE YOU START IT AND IMAGINE WHAT MIGHT GO WRONG!
Breaking the bead is expected to be tough.
Kitfoxmike has a good suggestion using a car to break the bead loose
from the rim. Of course you will want to protect the rim from scratches
so place it on something like a floor mat. First try to wedge the tire
in place under the car tire. I suggest someone to drive the car slowly
while you hold the rim and let the car tire approach the kitfox tire/rim
so as to entirely miss the rim (this may seem obvious, but advice like
this shouldn't allow anything unsaid.) What you are wanting to do is
pinch the tire just enough accomplish the task. This might best be done
in small "bites". You may not need to drive onto the maximum amount of
kitfox tire to get it done. Make sure that both sides of the rim are
loose before going on to the next step.
If this doesn't work, here's what we do when we get a motorcycle flat
out in the boonies to break the bead while on the side of the trail. Use
the kick stand and lean the weight of the motorcycle at the edge of the rim.
You may want to get 2 or 3 tire levers from a motorcycle shop to work
the tire off the rim. Place the wheel on the floor mat and get ready to
remove the tire from the rim.There are also accessories called rim
protectors which may help protect the rim from tire lever damage. The
biggest advice here is: TIRE LEVERS SHOULD ONLY LEVER SMALL SECTIONS OF
BEAD AT A TIME. Use a very small amount of dishwashing liquid in water
to lubricate the tire bead only just where it will roll over the rim.
MAKE SURE YOU HOLD AS MUCH BEAD INTO THE LOWEST AREA OF THE INTERIOR OF
THE RIM WHILE YOU LEVER THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BEAD A LITTLE AT A TIME
OVER THE OUTSIDE OF THE RIM. You should be knelling with your knees
holding the tire beads in position. Position the "spoon" of a lever
under the lip of the rim and hook under the bead. Try to fit 2 levers
side by side near each other (maybe an inch or 2 apart) and move one
lever at a time to work the bead off the rim. Once you get the second
lever rotated and i'st part of the bead over the rim you should be able
to pull the first one free and position it on the other side of the
second one just as close to it as you can to minimize the amount of bead
you are attempting to lever off the rim. SMALL "BITES" is the rule here.
Otherwise you risk bending the rim. You should not need to put very much
force on each lever each time you rotate it over the rim edge. If you
are having to grunt you probably aready bent a rim.
Putting the new tire on the rim is usually much easier. Turn the spoon
of the lever around to hook under the inside of the rim instead of the
bead. Always check that you have as much bead in the lowest part of the
wheel as possible whether mounting or unmounting a tire.
Good Luck and if it gets to be too much of a challenge it's better to
seek professional help.
I'll be out of contact until Thursday afternoon.
Rex
Colorado
dave wrote:
>
> Rex,
>
> Would be more than happy to hear your input.
> I have done ATV ones as well and I know they are ral tough to get tbe
> bead over the bead lock rib.
>
> I might screw up the rims but i am going to look at it and make a
> tool to break the bead .
>
> If i screw it up I will be looking fora wheel soon : (
> If I am successful , well I will share as well.
>
>
> Hopefully the latter.
>
> Dave
>
>
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I had to cut the tire off with a knife and chisel and put some antisez to
stop it from happening again mal
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Something that has worked very well for me over the years. Before
installing the tire smear the tire bead and rim with a small amount of
anti freeze much like they do when installing a tubeless tire. This will
help keep the rubber soft, will help prevent bead leaks and seems to
prevents th bead from sticking to the rim. When it is time to change the
tire you can let the air out and break the bead by hand.
Dee Young
Model II
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What my father used to do with tubless tires was take
out the valve stem and hook a vacuum pump to it.
For tube tires, using the jack to press down on the
tire just missing the rim was the most controlled
method he used.
Haven't had to change mine yet....
Kurt S.
--- kitfoxmike <kitfoxmike@yahoo.com> wrote:
> what I did to break the bead on my tires when I
> changed them last was to let all the air out(dah!)
> and then take my car and drive over the edge(close
> to the rim), poped the bead real nice and easy.
>
> --------
> kitfoxmike
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| Subject: | Re: Weight and Balance-KF4 with 912 was Model 4 engine |
swap
If you are close to Kansas City MO. You can rent the EAA chapter scales for
$10.00 ( up to 2500 lb)
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Noel Loveys
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 4:13 PM
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Re: Weight and Balance-KF4 with 912 was Model 4
engine swap
I checked the local Walco (you know who) store to day and they had analogue
scales $9.95 ea. for that price 2 sets won't break the bank.... If the
weight goes over the 300 mark you have to get out of the plane to weigh it
:-)
Noel
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
> kitfoxmike
> Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 11:31 AM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Weight and Balance-KF4 with 912 was
> Model 4 engine swap
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> I forgot to put in that yes I had my plane leveled for all
> reading, I used two scales that went to 300. On the rear I
> used two saw horses with a door over the top and then put the
> tail wheel on that. The saw horses were the plastic ones.
> After I was done with the front weight I put one of the
> scales to the rear and weighed the tail.
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I took my rims to my local golf course maintenance shop, They have a tire
machine for the small rims. The guys there were happy to help. Took off the
old tires, I took the rims home and polished them and a few days later
brought them back and they put the tires back on. They wouldn't even let
me buy them a beer. I did try.
Todd Leiss
Model IV Speedster 912UL
> [Original Message]
> From: kurt schrader <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Date: 1/10/2007 7:39:04 PM
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: rims
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<smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
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> What my father used to do with tubless tires was take
> out the valve stem and hook a vacuum pump to it.
>
> For tube tires, using the jack to press down on the
> tire just missing the rim was the most controlled
> method he used.
>
> Haven't had to change mine yet....
>
> Kurt S.
>
> --- kitfoxmike <kitfoxmike@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > what I did to break the bead on my tires when I
> > changed them last was to let all the air out(dah!)
> > and then take my car and drive over the edge(close
> > to the rim), poped the bead real nice and easy.
> >
> > --------
> > kitfoxmike
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| Subject: | Re: Over-torqued GSC Prop |
Is there a minimum space? Maybe it could be checked with feeler blades. Does anyone
know what the spec is? or is enough to say there is a space?
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| Subject: | Re: Over-torqued GSC Prop |
Thier service bulletin just calls for a "visible gap." http://www.ultralightprops.com/bulletins/051799_sb.pdf
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Dave
Speedster 912 UL
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| Subject: | Re: Weight and Balance-KF4 with 912 was Model 4 engine |
swap
Again, thanks to all for the suggestions. I have access to certified
aircraft scales, so weighing is no problem. I've used them before and
have an excellent previous weight and balance. I just wanted to avoid
reweighing since I have a relatively small weight change not far from
the cg. Of course I understand and agree that the best, most accurate
course is to do it all again with the new engine. Maybe I'll be
surprised. I'll let you know the results of the new weighing as well
as what my FSDO says.
And I'll also post a price on my used 912 UL before long.
Lyle
On 01 10, 07, at 6:40 PM, kirk hull wrote:
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> If you are close to Kansas City MO. You can rent the EAA chapter
> scales for
> $10.00 ( up to 2500 lb)
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> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Noel
> Loveys
> Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 4:13 PM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Re: Weight and Balance-KF4 with 912 was
> Model 4
> engine swap
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> I checked the local Walco (you know who) store to day and they had
> analogue
> scales $9.95 ea. for that price 2 sets won't break the bank.... If
> the
> weight goes over the 300 mark you have to get out of the plane to
> weigh it
> :-)
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> Noel
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>> Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 11:31 AM
>> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Weight and Balance-KF4 with 912 was
>> Model 4 engine swap
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>> <kitfoxmike@yahoo.com>
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>> I forgot to put in that yes I had my plane leveled for all
>> reading, I used two scales that went to 300. On the rear I
>> used two saw horses with a door over the top and then put the
>> tail wheel on that. The saw horses were the plastic ones.
>> After I was done with the front weight I put one of the
>> scales to the rear and weighed the tail.
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| Subject: | Re: Over-torqued GSC Prop |
call gsc they told me about over torking and shims for tracking. they are
nice to talk to . mal
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I was rushed to finish my previous post about tire changing and failed
to remember to include the tube removal and replacement. As it turns out
I had a change in plans and I'm back in range of the internet.
The tube procedure is pretty simple so shouldn't cause much problem.
Here is what I should have included.
After working one side of the tire off the rim you then reach inside
the tire and remove the tube. There may be a nut that holds the valve
stem to the rim, if so you must remove it first.
Installing a tube is the reverse of the removal steps. There can be
difficulty with some motorcycle tires in being able to manipulate the
valve stem into the hole in the rim through the small gap between the
rim and the tire bead. I don't expect this problem with the kitfox rim
and tires. Others with experience will have to advise us of their
experience.
Some others have posted the use of a vehicle jack to act as a bead
breaker and that is a great solution which I forgot about. There is the
stated problem that they are not the style typical of most cars now days.
I hope I've remembered the procedure completely and this helps folks
enough to ease the process. I'll try to find the time soon to change a
Kitfox tire myself and refine these instructions. Then I'll post it to
the Kitfox Wikipedia and include photos. Meanwhile I'll check my email
several times a day in case anyone would like any clarification. Just
send me or the list your question.
I've done a page a few years ago showing an easier and quick way to
replace certain motorcycle fork seals without the special tools normally
needed. Here's a link to that if anyone is interested in what the
instructions might resemble.
www.klr650.marknet.us/*Fork*_*Seal*s.pdf
Rex
Colorado
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