Crankcase breather tube - Difficulty in removing plastic
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Re: Crankcase breather tube - Difficulty in removing plastic
Must we have a tutorial video on this? Sasso, I think I see where this is worthy of further discussion.
The quality of these rubber tubes are not pliable enough to stand the test of time, even mine on a one year old PCX has hardened to the point it most likely won't be reusable. Squeeeeze the tabs on the retaining clip and slide the little compression coil down to the lower end of the rubber tube. At this point all the muscle you have may not allow the rubber to expand enough to slide off the drain port. These are plastic so you could snap the whole thing off the air box trying with tools
At this point I would razor off the old tube and consider it a loss seeking to replace it with a fresh clear rubber tube. The lack of elasticity of the clear rubber is where I underestimated your boggle now... I apologize after attempting to remove mine. You are correct to be frustrated, perhaps some heat would actually bring softening to the original tube but then we are back to setting the bike on fire LOL
The quality of these rubber tubes are not pliable enough to stand the test of time, even mine on a one year old PCX has hardened to the point it most likely won't be reusable. Squeeeeze the tabs on the retaining clip and slide the little compression coil down to the lower end of the rubber tube. At this point all the muscle you have may not allow the rubber to expand enough to slide off the drain port. These are plastic so you could snap the whole thing off the air box trying with tools
At this point I would razor off the old tube and consider it a loss seeking to replace it with a fresh clear rubber tube. The lack of elasticity of the clear rubber is where I underestimated your boggle now... I apologize after attempting to remove mine. You are correct to be frustrated, perhaps some heat would actually bring softening to the original tube but then we are back to setting the bike on fire LOL
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Re: Crankcase breather tube - Difficulty in removing plastic
You could make your own or buy one on Amazon... or try a hair dryer?
http://www.amazon.com/HONDA-17363-KCZ-9 ... eplacement
http://www.amazon.com/HONDA-17363-KCZ-9 ... eplacement
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Re: Crankcase breather tube - Difficulty in removing plastic
homie wrote:Must we have a tutorial video on this? Sasso, I think I see where this is worthy of further discussion.
The quality of these rubber tubes are not pliable enough to stand the test of time, even mine on a one year old PCX has hardened to the point it most likely won't be reusable. Squeeeeze the tabs on the retaining clip and slide the little compression coil down to the lower end of the rubber tube. At this point all the muscle you have may not allow the rubber to expand enough to slide off the drain port. These are plastic so you could snap the whole thing off the air box trying with tools
At this point I would razor off the old tube and consider it a loss seeking to replace it with a fresh clear rubber tube. The lack of elasticity of the clear rubber is where I underestimated your boggle now... I apologize after attempting to remove mine. You are correct to be frustrated, perhaps some heat would actually bring softening to the original tube but then we are back to setting the bike on fire LOL
I was going to do a tutorial but I can't get the lens cap off my video camera.
Can anyone help?
A tutorial would be good
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Re: Crankcase breather tube - Difficulty in removing plastic
I once lost the sound on my Dell laptop.you you wrote:
I was going to do a tutorial but I can't get the lens cap off my video camera.
Can anyone help?
A tutorial would be good
I found a tutorial to fix the problem on Youtube.
It was an audio clip.
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Re: Crankcase breather tube - Difficulty in removing plastic
Can't believe there's 24 posts about taking a bit of plastic tubing off.
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Re: Crankcase breather tube - Difficulty in removing plastic
Yes this was a funny and then humbling, followed by a learning experience for me. Some of the smallest things are the biggest PITA. I still feel the need to get mine off without destroying it somehow.Alibally wrote:Can't believe there's 24 posts about taking a bit of plastic tubing off.
Chief says I need to apologize to the guy again.
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Re: Crankcase breather tube - Difficulty in removing plastic
Can't help but imagine that in a parallel universe somewhere the second post in this thread is simply the word "Hairdryer" and the third and last post the word "Thanks"
Probably a very boring parallel universe though.
Anyways the hairdryer applied to mine for a minute softened it enough to come of real easy.
Probably a very boring parallel universe though.
Anyways the hairdryer applied to mine for a minute softened it enough to come of real easy.
RTFM!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Crankcase breather tube - Difficulty in removing plastic
ah.. it worked and its over, unless youyou still has probelms with his lens cap
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Re: Crankcase breather tube - Difficulty in removing plastic
Spares....
Sooo homie did you order yerself that backup tube? hahahah! I bet you did!
I'm having a hard time resisting myself, but I have a problem with the shipping cost: $6.99!
Don't cha hate it when it's More than the item?
Whoa WN, Pull in the reins. Honda dealer can order it! Might even cost less but, Why bother? We're getting them off!
TaDah! sasso...where are you? Come on back and tell me that the hair dryer/blower worked. No worries about a fire, we're not Baking that tube
Seriously, I need to know you're happy and that you got it clean again.
Why buy another tube if we got this all figured out. Right?
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Sooo homie did you order yerself that backup tube? hahahah! I bet you did!
I'm having a hard time resisting myself, but I have a problem with the shipping cost: $6.99!
Don't cha hate it when it's More than the item?
Whoa WN, Pull in the reins. Honda dealer can order it! Might even cost less but, Why bother? We're getting them off!
TaDah! sasso...where are you? Come on back and tell me that the hair dryer/blower worked. No worries about a fire, we're not Baking that tube
Seriously, I need to know you're happy and that you got it clean again.
Why buy another tube if we got this all figured out. Right?
I'm here, please come back
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Re: Crankcase breather tube - Difficulty in removing plastic
Lolz. So tried the heat method and it still wouldn't budge. Then I tried the "partner who fixes everything" method and what do you know she took it off.
I think I am just afraid of braking things and so never go hard out on pushing/pulling things. This has been the case with a lot of different things in life. Putting together computers being one of them.
Anyway its off, and not much was in it. SO THERE YOU GO. A thread about the tube on the back of a PCX.
I think I am just afraid of braking things and so never go hard out on pushing/pulling things. This has been the case with a lot of different things in life. Putting together computers being one of them.
Anyway its off, and not much was in it. SO THERE YOU GO. A thread about the tube on the back of a PCX.
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Re: Crankcase breather tube - Difficulty in removing plastic
Oh no's you don't! I've been having some fun here!
More info.
C'mon now share
She got it off? Tied it to the back of your pickup and put the pedal to the metal and Floored it?
Yes? No? WHAT?
How? Fess up!
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More info.
C'mon now share
She got it off? Tied it to the back of your pickup and put the pedal to the metal and Floored it?
Yes? No? WHAT?
How? Fess up!
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Re: Crankcase breather tube - Difficulty in removing plastic
Chief says "this is one for the archives... drama & BS"
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Re: Crankcase breather tube - Difficulty in removing plastic
Did it go back on OK?
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Re: Crankcase breather tube - Difficulty in removing plastic
^^^ Ahh, tis a good question. Did it slip back on easily Sasso?
(I was just going to add...."when the pickup backed up?"
but....I changed my mind, just too corny. Sooo, if you think you just read that? Poof! You didn't! )
Back to youyou's question
homie...nonono, not moving. Tis a Valid topic. Enjoying it. I hope Sasso is too
(I was just going to add...."when the pickup backed up?"
but....I changed my mind, just too corny. Sooo, if you think you just read that? Poof! You didn't! )
Back to youyou's question
homie...nonono, not moving. Tis a Valid topic. Enjoying it. I hope Sasso is too
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Re: Crankcase breather tube - Difficulty in removing plastic
She used "I don't care if it breaks" attitude and yanked it off
Slipped back on just fine.
Glad I can help.
Slipped back on just fine.
Glad I can help.
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Re: Crankcase breather tube - Difficulty in removing plastic
nope I will let youyou think about this... no commentSasso wrote:She used "I don't care if it breaks" attitude and yanked it off
Slipped back on just fine.
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Re: Crankcase breather tube - Difficulty in removing plastic
Easy on, Good news Sasso! Thanks for your reply
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Re: Crankcase breather tube - Difficulty in removing plastic
I knew it was a silly question however I tend to have trouble with things as I don't "go the full mile" and am learning as I go. For example recently broke some of the connecting plastic clips while removing the rear pillion handle cover. Metal things I am more "strong" with as they are less prone to easy breakage.
Anyhoo....
Anyhoo....
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Re: Crankcase breather tube - Difficulty in removing plastic
Hey Sasso, we all start somewhere and we all make mistakes, part of the living process
Next,...No question is Silly. Some of Us sometimes make it silly just to have some fun.
But never refrain from asking your question(s) please.
As far as breaking bits and pieces on our scoots, I would venture to say that the bulk of owners have done the same. I have.
Sure, we do this at first > but really, it's No biggie. Another learning curve, tis all.
Glad you're aboard. Stay put and learn on!
Next,...No question is Silly. Some of Us sometimes make it silly just to have some fun.
But never refrain from asking your question(s) please.
As far as breaking bits and pieces on our scoots, I would venture to say that the bulk of owners have done the same. I have.
Sure, we do this at first > but really, it's No biggie. Another learning curve, tis all.
Glad you're aboard. Stay put and learn on!
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Re: Crankcase breather tube - Difficulty in removing plastic
This was a fun thread i'm sad its over, you are correct you can't muscle things apart on PCX as I caught hell for not taking the time to fiddle with trim clips in a video. Your question caught us off guard because it was so peculiar and original. We need more original problems so thanks for that.Sasso wrote:I knew it was a silly question however I tend to have trouble with things as I don't "go the full mile" and am learning as I go. Anyhoo....