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I’m going to assume you that when you say, “bike seat stem” you mean “seat post”. I’m also going to assume that the bike frame is made of steel and the seat post is most likely chromed steel.

What most likely is the problem (absent of more details) is that the seat post has rusted to the inside of the frame. If the bike is stored outside this is a very common problem on less expensive bikes.

I have never heard of a bike manufacturer putting any kind of paint or other anti-corrosion inside of the bike frame to prevent rust.

You can try spraying a little “Liquid Wrench” or WD40 oil on the seat post where it inserts into the frame. Let it sit over night and then tap it with a mallet to try to break the rust free. Use a pair of Channel Lock pliers to get a bite on it and see if you can twist it out.

On a steel bike the very last resort to use, if you by all means have to have that seat post out, is to apply heat to it, with a propane or oxy-acetylene torch. This will probably destroy the paint job and weaken the seat post.

If the bike frame is aluminum, you can get something similar to galvanic corrosion and this can seize the seat post in the frame. The remedy is the same as with the steel frame (but excessive heat and easily melt aluminum very quickly and leave a puddle of molten metal on the garage floor). If the frame is carbon fiber and the seat post is aluminum, carbon and aluminum don’t like to touch each other and they will start a natural chemical reaction of corrosion which could cause the two to stick together (don’t ever use a flame on a carbon fiber bike, it would be the end of the bike and just plain stupid). Anytime aluminum touches carbon or titanium an anti-seize compound should be applied to the parts.

Once you have the seat post removed, use your finger to wipe grease inside the seat tube and on the seat post before reinserting it and you won’t have this problem again.

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Your bike saddle may be moving for a variety of reasons, most commonly loose bolts, seat clamps or seat rails. The problem could also be with the seatpost itself: the seatpost clamp could be loose, or if you have a dropper post, it could be loose or need higher air pressure for your weight.
Seat clamp is used to secure the seatpost when inserted into the bicycle frame. It comes with different diameter as each bicycle seat tube varies in its diameter. It is important to note that the internal diameter of the seat clamp must be similar to the external diameter of the seat tube.
The seat post clamp goes around the top of the tube. When the clamp bolt is tightened, the frame material flexes slightly (the slot allows this flex to occur) and tightens against the seat post. This, of course, is what holds your post in place.
There are two possible reasons: The seatpost may be stuck mechanically, for instance by being the wrong size and having been forced in; or, the problem may be chemical, caused by corrosion. If an oversized seatpost was forced into the frame, it will often make a noticeable bulge in the seat tube.
A bicycle seatpost, seatpin, saddlepole, saddle pillar, or saddle pin is a tube that extends upwards from the bicycle frame to the saddle. The amount that it extends out of the frame can usually be adjusted, and there is usually a mark that indicates the minimum insertion (or maximum extension).
There are two possible reasons: The seatpost may be stuck mechanically, for instance by being the wrong size and having been forced in; or, the problem may be chemical, caused by corrosion. If an oversized seatpost was forced into the frame, it will often make a noticeable bulge in the seat tube.
Squirt penetrating oil around the seatpost, and let it sit overnight. To get the most penetration, remove the bottom bracket, turn the bike upside down, squirt the penetrating oil in from the bottom of the seat tube, and let it sit overnight. The next day, stand over the bike and twist the saddle.
Squirt penetrating oil around the seatpost, and let it sit overnight. To get the most penetration, remove the bottom bracket, turn the bike upside down, squirt the penetrating oil in from the bottom of the seat tube, and let it sit overnight. The next day, stand over the bike and twist the saddle.

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I can't get the bike seat stem to come loose – Bike Extreme Lite Youth Shoulder Pad
ANSWER : I’m going to assume you that when you say, “bike seat stem” you mean “seat post”. I’m also going to assume that the bike frame is made of steel and the seat post is most likely chromed steel.

What most likely is the problem (absent of more details) is that the seat post has rusted to the inside of the frame. If the bike is stored outside this is a very common problem on less expensive bikes.

I have never heard of a bike manufacturer putting any kind of paint or other anti-corrosion inside of the bike frame to prevent rust.

You can try spraying a little “Liquid Wrench” or WD40 oil on the seat post where it inserts into the frame. Let it sit over night and then tap it with a mallet to try to break the rust free. Use a pair of Channel Lock pliers to get a bite on it and see if you can twist it out.

On a steel bike the very last resort to use, if you by all means have to have that seat post out, is to apply heat to it, with a propane or oxy-acetylene torch. This will probably destroy the paint job and weaken the seat post.

If the bike frame is aluminum, you can get something similar to galvanic corrosion and this can seize the seat post in the frame. The remedy is the same as with the steel frame (but excessive heat and easily melt aluminum very quickly and leave a puddle of molten metal on the garage floor). If the frame is carbon fiber and the seat post is aluminum, carbon and aluminum don’t like to touch each other and they will start a natural chemical reaction of corrosion which could cause the two to stick together (don’t ever use a flame on a carbon fiber bike, it would be the end of the bike and just plain stupid). Anytime aluminum touches carbon or titanium an anti-seize compound should be applied to the parts.

Once you have the seat post removed, use your finger to wipe grease inside the seat tube and on the seat post before reinserting it and you won’t have this problem again.

How do you remove the pedals – Bike Extreme Lite Youth Shoulder Pad
ANSWER : You usually need a pedal wrench. They are thin and easily slid on the pedal nut. 17mm or 19mm typically, depending on bike/pedal size.

HI!
I continually get code 90 (low/NO flow) from my 8111. I have disassembled, cleaned EVERYTHING, including the inlet port AT the pump (remind everybody to check this as stuff gets past the filter basket and will plug the pump inlet).

There is No air in the system and I get superb pressure at the outlet, yet I still get code 90. I again removed the flow sensor and put my ohm meter across the flow sensor terminals and activated the flapper and measured an open circuit. I used a heavier magnet to see if I could get make the internals of the sensor move to get an ohm reading, but I get nothing but an open circuit, ie: no measured resistance.

Can I simply bypass the defective flow sensor to trick the 8111 to think it has full flow without damaging the ‘brain’ of the system.?

Intex corp is useless at these questions. They have been out of stock on this sensor for months and are telling me “two weeks” for two months and now it’s “end of August” which I do not believe. Meanwhile I am making no chlorine while the 90 code is showing.

I love the 8111, this is the first problem I’ve had with it, and I’m frustrated that I can not get such an important part from them.

Thanks for listening!

ANSWER : Have you been able to find a solution to this problem. I am having the same issue.

2011 ninja 1000 fuel pump not coming on
first cycle of the key, but injectors come on.

Engine killed when i hit a bump and let out clutch.
I restarted it and let out clutch and it killed again.
I parked the bike on the stand and let it sit for an hour, then i restarted it and the bike started up, when i gave it gas it backed fire.
Do you think it could be the fuel pump or relay? The shop thinks it could be the kick stand switch, but even acts up on neutral and the gas pump doesn’t come on first cycle of key when cold. Only injectors come on.

ANSWER : I would agree with the shop, as far as check the simply things first.while trouble shooting you want to start with the easy things, if you jump right into the pricey things and that is not it you have spent money and time and still have the problem. If you have a multimeter it will make this pretty easy. put your meter on the ohm setting and open and close the switch ( sidestand, clutch, ect.) if one of your safety swtich is not working right it will make your bike act up. start with that and if they are all working as they should please let me know and we can go deeper into it. I had a bike come into the shop that would cut out while riding, every bump every turn. I chased my tail because i didn’t start simple. i sent a lot of time and ended up paying for a fuel pump out of pocket because that wasn’t the problem. All the switches where working and nothing seemed right everything was working. after a few days while raising the bike on the left i notched the side stand moving a little with ever little bump on the way up. long story short the spring on the side stand had lost it’s ” spring” and won’t hold the side stand up right, every bump every turn the side stand moved a little letting the switch open and kill the bike .let me know what you find and if you need more help I’ll get and send you the wiring diagram and we can start work out the problem.M.Woodring

Bike attachment part
ANSWER : Went to instep website and found part

Humminbird fishfinder 525 will not come on. It is getting power to the base other than that will not come on. Before it did that it showed loading and could not get it to turn off so i had to unplug it now it will not come on what can i do
ANSWER : Hello!I do beleive the issue with your sounder is the internal power circuit.The job can be completed for abour $50 at either the Humminbird factory or one of the service centers in Canada.Where to ship your items:(if you live in the U.S.)HumminbirdAttn: Service Dept.678 Humminbird LaneEufaula, AL 36027Who to call:Toll-free: 1-800-633-1468Monday – Friday8:00am – 4:30pm CST
Authorized Service Centers – Canada Bay Distributors119 Progress Ct.P O Box 70North Bay, Ontario, Canada P1B 8G8Tel: (705) 476-6010Email: [email protected]’s Reel Repair#108-31060 Peardonville Rd Abbotsford, BC V2T 6K5Tel: (604)855-1119 Email: [email protected] PTG Electronics Ltd.3092 Portage Ave Winnipeg, MB R3K 0Y2Tel: (204)831-0862Fax: (204-888-6207 Email: [email protected]

1980 sportster tappet settings
ANSWER : Hydrolic: Set the tappet at its lowest point by rolling the rear wheel with the bike in gear (on a stand of course.) Adjust the push rod until there is no shake. Load the tappet 4 full turns. The push rod will be tight. Wait at least 15 minutes before moving to the next one to allow the pressure to dissapate. Don’t want to bend a pushrod or valve. Repeat for all 4 push rods.

Solids: Same as above but push rod should spin freely without any up/down slop. No need to wait for the bleed off. Go right on to the next one.