Right angled grease gun?

Did a bit of fettling today on the Gilera acquired from Mr. Fisher.

Cambelt changed - no drama.
Oil and filter changed - no drama.
Minor wiring fault sorted[1] - no drama.
Grease suspension linkages. Hmmmm.

It's got several nipples none of which I can get any of my grease guns
on. All the nipples are straight - if I had a right angled grease gun it
would work.

I googled but I couldn't find a simple right-angled grease gun or
adapter in the uk. Found some grease gun adapter 'kits' on ebay, but 30
quid's a bit steep. Found this
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/p-7202-thexton-418.aspx but couldn't
find a uk supplier. Anyone know where to find one? Alternatively I guess
I could replace the nipples for angled ones which would make the job
easier next time.

[1] The starter motor operated even with the ignition key off.

 

Not as bad a job as it seems really.

At least you can still get Renault 4/5 filters that will fit. Not sure
if the one in the Voxan will be so easily obtained now that it appears
they really are 'fini'.

ISTR using a flexible hose adapter on some of them with success.


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| Gilera GFR * 2 Moto Morini 2C/375 Morini 350 "Forgotten Error" |
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Flexible hoses are good.

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Colin Irvine

You keep telling yourself that.

http://40over40.com/

HTH

 

Heh. I'm a hand towel man, me.

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Colin Irvine

<glances casually down at M&S luxury extra-heavy bath towel>

One day Glasshopper, you will be ready to leave the temple.

 

<purile humour mode>

"Dr Suks Minhaus" - hahahaha!

</PHM>

 

Tried clicking on that link but I couldn't get it up.

Firefox 3.5.4 is crap.

 

Would this do the job?
http://www.toolfastdirect.co.uk/acatalog/info_tb88c.html

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| Voxan Roadster Yamaha WR250Z/Supermoto "Old Gimmer's Hillclimber" |
| Gilera GFR * 2 Moto Morini 2C/375 Morini 350 "Forgotten Error" |
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Ooh looks like it might, ta. I've also ordered a box-o-nipples so I can
fit angled ones.

 

Pah! Everyone knows that John Lewis towels are where it's at.

Having said that, J-Cloths are bigger and more absorbant than most
Dutch towels.

 

Aren't they for a different type of nipple? The ones I'm thinking of are
the flat button type.

 

Hmm not seen those type. But looking at the picture again it doesn't
look like it would fit. Think i'll stick with the fitting a different
nipple first.

 

Maybe one of those puffy, marshmallow-shaped ones? They're nice.

 

You should have bought a Kawasaki instead, I've just the swinging arm
out along with all the suspension linkages to grease them.

I wouldn't have bothered if I hadn't been changing the swinging arm
but while it was out it seemed a bit daft not to do the lot.

I'm a bit pissed off because I haven't got a spare soft link for the
chain because I'd have been out for a test ride later this afternoon
if the chain wasn't held together with a cable tie. As it is I'll have
to leave it for a week or so but at least that means I'll also have a
chance to make a bracket for the front brake reservoir rather than
using cable ties on that as well.

 

Yep, the bigger ones commonly found on heavier kit.

 

That's what I did with the Zed and it worked a treat.


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Beav

VN 750
Zed 1000
OMF# 19

 

Use a little more lube.


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Beav

VN 750
Zed 1000
OMF# 19