Clutch work on my N15CS, some interesting challenges

I've used TSP with water in fuel tanks to clear out residue fuel in the tanks. I would let it sit over night, then empty it. My welding was done with an oxygen acetylene torch. I would pass the lit torch over the fill hole, at arms reach, just to be sure it was free of fuel. Never had a flash. I haven't tried it with the TSP substitute yet.

Because my son bought a $300 death trap '79 Honda ATC110 (pretty good shape!) I watched this YouTube video and this guy is fantastic. He has mad skills. What caught my eye is the rust-dissolving agent he uses, Deox-C. I had never heard of it, being a Euro thing, but I've watched a comparison to Evapo-rust, and I'm sold on it. I am tempted to lash out and get some but I have no rusty projects in the works... yet. I have done my tanks with vinegar, pool cleaner (muriatic acid), and electrolysis, depending on the severity of the rust. From what I can tell this stuff is the schnitt.

Oh here's the ATC110 in case anyone is interested. Runs great now that i have fixed the carb and done a few other little tweaks. Might have some piston slap going on tho.

Put a dumb ass on anything with handlebars and they are going to get hurt. If you know what you are in for those little 3 wheel things are OK on a sandy beach. Use to be able to rent them at South Padre Island Texas back when it was one heck of a crazy place during college breaks. Might still be, but those kids tore the hotels and real estate up, so maybe not.

Those 3 wheel killers are not for sharp turns on the asphalt or anywhere that has grip. I did not watch the video yet. I'm sure it is entertaining though.

Schwany said:

Put a dumb ass on anything with handlebars and they are going to get hurt. If you know what you are in for those little 3 wheel things are OK on a sandy beach. Use to be able to rent them at South Padre Island Texas back when it was one heck of a crazy place during college breaks. Might still be, but those kids tore the hotels and real estate up, so maybe not.

Those 3 wheel killers are not for sharp turns on the asphalt or anywhere that has grip. I did not watch the video yet. I'm sure it is entertaining though.

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Yeah it's a sand buggy or mudder, steer with your butt and throttle. I just adjusted the valves today. Probably the first time they have been done. There was no clearance on them, and pulling the starter cord was wet noodle-ish, with hardly any resistance.. Strange but even before the adjustment it had good compression, 140 or so, haven't measured it since but it must be more.. There is a knock going on when idling slow. May be rod bearings. No big deal, I can fix it and it will be a super easy teardown, teach my some some things.

I have been to South Padre a long time ago in my 20s when I was in the USAF. It's all a blur now though. I remember OD'ing on some chewing terbaccy, or 'chaw' that a guy from Tennesee had, and drinking warm Budweisers in a hot car with no AC in the hot summer. Hurl city. Good times!