I'm running out of time - I'm at war with the repair of the apartment. But I snatched a couple of hours of free time for my favorite Pshenichny ...
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This device is certainly an extremely useful invention for all fans of all kinds of enduro and just country rides! In general, the KTM XCF has a footboard in stock, and even the Wheat has a footrest, though separate from the motorcycle.I don’t know what they did with it and whether it’s a native footboard at all, but no matter how I tried to adapt it to the motorcycle, nothing worked. In theory, there should be 2 attachment points, but on my motorcycle there is only one special eyelet and only one bolt on the footboard. Twisted - spun it this way and that, but she does not hold the motorcycle.
Okay, ours just don't give up. Fortunately, there is a grinder, a welding machine and a pair of 2 mm metal plates at hand. The idea behind Pro Moto Billet and their wonderful Kick It Kickstand was used as a prototype. The main idea is that in one place the footrest clings to the standard mount, and in the other at the attachment point of the subframe.
In about 40 minutes, the corresponding blank was sawn out, welded to the footboard and all this stuff was screwed into its rightful place. The collective farm, of course, turned out to be terrible, but at the moment a moto with at least some kind of footboard is better than without a footboard at all.
Based on the results of the next two rides, I came to the conclusion that this decision in my performance has no right to life :)
Well, i.e. on the next trip, the welding was torn off, so I thoroughly digested it, then when parking on the footboard, the metal plate began to bend and the welding was torn off again.
In general, if you weld normally and take a thicker metal that will not bend, then you can make a completely working version. I decided not to bother and went down the path of acquiring a high-quality Aftermarket footboard, which I will talk about in the next post.
Coolant
As part of the replacement of all motorcycle fluids with new ones, I decided to update the coolant.There are no special nuances there: I drained the old coolant (there is usually a special drain bolt on the pump), washed the radiators with distilled water, and filled in a 50% solution of Motul Inugel Expert Ultra.
Actually, this is the only nuance: there are ready-made solutions that are simply poured into radiators. There are also concentrates that must be diluted with distilled water.
I used a 1.25 liter water bottle for mixing. Almost the entire volume fit into the radiators.
Suspension adjustment:
The suspension, to be honest, did not want to touch at all. After the Chinese, I continue to enjoy it, because. the difference is noticeable to the naked eye. I twisted it solely to see if I could feel the difference.So, initially I had it set to the "Sport" mode. For the experiment, I decided to return the setting to "Standard".
There is nothing complicated, in the service manual everything is detailed with pictures.
Shock settings:
Slow Compression (screw on top): 15 clicks counterclockwise
Fast compression (: 2 turns counterclockwise
Rebound (screw at the bottom): 15 clicks counterclockwise
Fork settings:
Compression (twist on top): 12 clicks counterclockwise
Rebound (screw on the bottom under the rubber plug): 12 clicks counterclockwise
That's all for today. All good and good mood!
Thresholds for a car are very important detail despite its compactness. What are they needed for? Firstly, it makes it convenient to enter the car. It is enough to stand on the threshold, which allows you not to spin around the door. Second, it's stylish. appearance. Thresholds will decorate any car, become stylish detail that attracts attention. Thirdly, it is protection against various damages. Thresholds allow you to protect the body from small pebbles, during small collisions they take all the impact on themselves, which also protects the car from damage.
You can buy them in the store. Thresholds can be mounted by hand. They are usually made of pipes on which flat sections are made for maximum convenience. The flat areas are covered with anti-slip material. Thus, the entrance to the car interior will be convenient and safe. There are other types of thresholds: in the form of a footboard fixed to the pipe, with a tread for maximum comfort.
Additional thresholds (footboards) can be made with your own hands from pipes. This option is beneficial for several reasons. Firstly, the thresholds sold in stores may not suit a person, in which case it is easier to make them yourself. Secondly, such products may not be reliable enough, fastening parts often does not suit car owners with their weakness. Thirdly, the cost of store thresholds can be greatly inflated. Their quality may simply not match the price.
Why are additional thresholds needed? They make getting into the car even easier. This detail is especially relevant when elderly people and children often drive in cars, because it is often difficult for them to get into the car. In addition, the footrests make it easier to clean the shoes before entering the car, which allows you not to bring dirt into the cabin.
How to fulfill the thresholds
First of all, before making a pipe structure with your own hands, we recommend that you view the training material: photos, videos. This will help you get the job done faster and easier.
The construction will require 2 pipes. Their diameter is determined depending on the needs. The best option is 50 mm. They should be tried on and cut. The threshold is in the shape of the letter C, however, this varies depending on the model of the machine. Corrugated iron is required for the footboard.
Then you should proceed with the installation. From a square-shaped pipe measuring 70 mm, 4 parts should be cut. Each part is fixed on the bolts from the bottom of the footrests of the car. Thresholds are welded to these parts by welding. You can make the design more reliable with the help of scarves.
Pipes, for aesthetics, can be painted with black nitrate. The result is a strong and robust design, withstanding heavy loads and having a high service life. How much time does it take to work? Everything depends on your skills. On average, it takes half a day to make a pipe structure. All sorts of fittings and measurements take a lot of time.
However, the comfort is worth all the effort. Moreover, the work will require the minimum of materials.
Nowadays, thresholds on a car are an element of the body structure. Their location on the car body is not entirely advantageous, as they are constantly exposed to water, various solutions that are poured over the road, and very often dents form on them due to stones flying from under the wheels of the car. Long-term observations and experiments have shown that the thresholds on the car can be restored. In addition, they can be repaired without contacting special firms, but with their own hands.
Thresholds for vehicles are divided into several types. The difference between them lies in how they are attached to the vehicle and what they are intended for.
Let us analyze in detail what types of thresholds for cars are.
- Fixed. Such thresholds are fastened by welding and constitute an integral body structure. She looks tougher.
- Removable. Unlike non-removable ones, these thresholds are attached to the lower parts of the vehicle body using self-tapping screws or special bolts. They can be both protective and as an additional step.
- Power thresholds are set to frame SUVs. They are attached to the frame by welding or using special powerful bolts with nuts. This power structure will be much larger than the thresholds on cars that have a load-bearing body.
Removable thresholds, which were made in factories or special firms, are in most cases placed in vehicle interiors. They are called the upper part of the rapids.
It is this part that is most polluted when passengers get into or out of the car.
If something affects the body, then the upper part of the thresholds lends itself to mechanical damage.
The lower parts of the vehicle sills are also removable, they are located outside the car.
Removable thresholds for protection are installed by car owners in order to be able to protect the main structures from various damages: dirt, chemicals, and cracks.
On the network you will find many videos on how to make thresholds on a car with your own hands.
The manufacture of thresholds for cars, as well as their repair, can be done independently, without seeking help from specialists and without spending extra savings. The threshold design is pretty easy to remove. To do this work, there is no need to use welding. It will be enough to prepare a straightening or hood. If all the work on repairing the thresholds is done very carefully, then you will not need to paint the structure. The protective thresholds are removable parts, but, nevertheless, this is considered a body repair.
To repair the thresholds of the car, you need to prepare:
- Workbench;
- anvils;
- mallet, as well as everything for straightening.
If there is a dent on the threshold, it must be removed without much effort, as it can harm the structure of the metal, as well as spoil paintwork. It happens that the metal of the threshold began to corrode corrosion. In this case, it is necessary to correctly assess the degree of damage.
If the damage is minor, then you can simply cut out the part with a flaw and weld another.
But, it happens that corrosion has damaged most of it, then it is better to put a new design.
Fixed thresholds can also be damaged. It may be a dent, corrosion, if the car was not used good conditions. If the vehicle is constantly in contact with water, dirt or chemicals that are on our roads, then, naturally, corrosion will eat the thresholds. When the car is also poorly painted, then problems with the wear of the thresholds can arise much earlier than we would like. In most cases, this applies to domestic cars.
Sometimes a dent can be made by hand, without any stones. This is elementary, it will be enough to install the jack incorrectly to change the wheel.
To start repairing body sills yourself, you first need to assess how damaged they are. This will make it possible to choose the right tools for future work.
Each car owner can cope with minor damage we are on the body.
If you confidently decide to do the repair yourself, you will need:
- Workbench;
- welding;
- hood;
- several anvils;
- Bulgarian;
- locksmith tools.
In order to remove dents or other minor distortions and not damage the paintwork of the parts, you need to make surface repairs using a hood or plotter. If the dent still remains, you must try to redo it by welding. A rectangular hole is cut from the side of the threshold. An anvil is inserted into it and they try to carefully level the dent. When your car is over serious damage, you will have to cut the metal in several places. Then the holes are hidden with patches.
If the thresholds are damaged by corrosion, the place of damage is cut out with a grinder, a pattern is made, a patch is cut out along it, which is then welded.
Damage to the body of the car is found in every car owner. There is nothing complicated in their repair, but if you are not confident in your abilities and knowledge, you can apply for the manufacture of thresholds for cars to order.
Thresholds on the car - it's very important element, which is designed to make landing in a car more comfortable. In addition, the thresholds also have decorative functions - they are able to decorate any modern car. Of course, much depends on the correct manufacture of parts. If you carefully prepare and act according to the algorithm, you can create stylish and reliable elements that will help improve the appearance and operation of the car.
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Every driver who loves his car strives in every possible way to improve it, add something new. Moreover, this applies to both the owners of "nines" and people who own prestigious Land Rover and Lexus. One of the most popular options for modernizing a car today is the purchase or manufacture of car thresholds. The first option is suitable for busy people who have at their disposal "extra" 5-6 thousand rubles. By spending this money on the purchase and installation of elements on the car, you can save time and get functional and, at the same time, decorative details. Depending on the type of thresholds, their cost and prices for installation services may vary.
Threshold for cars
Most a budget option is the acquisition of universal removable elements. They are good because they are suitable for installation on almost any car. Such thresholds are made from more or less high-quality aluminum, covered with a special one. At correct operation universal elements can last about 2 years before they begin to deform. The price of thresholds of this type is fully consistent with the quality - from 2 to 5 thousand rubles. for a set of parts - this is quite an acceptable amount. We need to add about 2 thousand more for their installation. The only disadvantage of universal elements can be considered the absence of any decorative qualities. To make such thresholds more expressive, the driver will have to separately order services for their completion. Alternatively, you can.
The second option is the independent production of elements. This great way work on the car, spending the minimum amount of money and about half a day of your time. Among the advantages of this method, one can single out the possibility of manufacturing more reliable thresholds, because steel, which is several times stronger than aluminum, can be used to create them. In addition, homemade parts can be much more effective than the same universal parts. When self-manufacturing elements, their cost will cost the owner of a car no more than 2 thousand rubles. This amount will be greatly affected by the material from which the thresholds will be made. Reinforced parts made of titanium alloy will be the most expensive, steel elements will be a little less expensive.
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Since the elements for the car will be made of metal, you will need to have some welding skills to work. If you have never worked with a welding machine, but really want to add homemade parts to your car, then you can just practice on other unnecessary metal elements. Before doing this, do not forget to study the safety rules and wear a protective mask and gloves.
Threshold on a car from a metal pipe
In addition to the welding machine, for the manufacture and installation of spare parts, you need:
- 2 square pipes of the same length and diameter;
- 2 pieces of corrugated iron;
- bolts for fastening;
- file for metal;
- paint and acrylic varnish.
When preparing, pay special attention to pipes - this is the basis of future thresholds. They must be exactly the same. The diameter of the products directly depends on your needs. If you want to make large thresholds that stand out in your car, then use pipes with a diameter of 7–8 cm. If it is planned to manufacture small spare parts, then the manufacture of parts from pipes with a diameter of 4 cm will be quite acceptable. The best option the installation of spare parts from pipes with a diameter of 50 mm is considered. Having prepared everything you need, you can proceed with the installation. We take the first pipe and cut off 4 identical pieces from it. Next, corrugated iron must be welded to the piece that will be placed under the doors. Each of these pieces will need to be bolted under the car's stock running boards.
Second reliable option– without cutting the pipes, fasten them to the footboard of the car as a whole. However, this method is mostly suitable for older cars with less flex in their bodies.
After manufacturing and subsequent installation of parts on a car, you need to take care of their decorative qualities. In principle, it will be enough that you paint the thresholds with some interesting paint. For example, you can make spare parts in matte black, or, conversely, paint them with bright metallic paint. Some car owners go further and, in addition to painting, glue all kinds of vinyl patterns on the thresholds. This bears fruit, but after a while the drawings are erased, and they need to be changed. No matter how you do it, and no matter how you make thresholds, in any case you will receive universal reliable parts that will play not only a practical, but also a decorative role.
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Regardless of whether you have homemade thresholds or bought them in a store, sooner or later they will require repair. Moreover, the maintenance of these parts directly depends on their type. For example, if your car has parts of a removable type, then it will be quite simple. First you need to completely remove the spare part from the car by unscrewing the mounting bolts. Next, using a small hammer, the surface of the threshold must be leveled and repainted. Installation of the part is carried out in the reverse order.
Threshold repair for cars
There are times when the thresholds need not only be leveled, but the resulting hole must be closed. To do this, a metal plate must be welded to a previously dismantled part, and then the element must be processed with a metal file. Once you have removed all the burrs and leveled the threshold, it will need to return to its former decorative properties - paint and apply a protective varnish. If your car has fixed thresholds, then repairing them will be a little more difficult. Firstly, all work will be carried out in close proximity to the car, so the car must be protected with thick paper or a piece of plastic. Secondly, you will need more tools: thin and thick metal file, pliers, small hammer.
The first step is to identify the problem with fixed threshold. If this is a deformation, then the alignment of the part will be carried out using pliers and a hammer. We take pliers in one hand and hold the threshold with them, and with the other hand with a hammer we level it. If a dent has formed on the threshold, which is very difficult to level with a hammer, then for repair you need to use special tool to smooth out dents. It is sold at any auto shop. The third, less common method is welding a steel bar in the dent area. After that, the rod must be grabbed with pliers and pulled towards you. Thus, it is possible to return the thresholds to their former shape. After repair, the rod must be cut and painted parts.
X Do you still think that car diagnostics is difficult?
If you are reading these lines, then you have an interest in doing something yourself in the car and really save because you already know that:
- Service stations break a lot of money for simple computer diagnostics
- To find out the mistake you need to go to specialists
- Simple wrenches work in the services, but you can’t find a good specialist
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