The CB1100 Community Forum

(01-19-2022, 03:01 PM)rich_imp Wrote: [ -> ]i just use my hands
but it is best to warm them up first
or the sheep will jump.

Ah, yes, to be clear: when I advocate for 17 seconds in the microwave with a dab of olive oil, I am not refering to the sheep, nor any parts they might have.

(01-15-2022, 03:19 AM)2017EX_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I too struggled and cursed during manual installation of RLETS on my Monkey and CB. Yes, I was/am familiar with all the little tricks like heating in boiling water, and soap, but I also have arthritis in my hands which makes it a bit more difficult. I found a lot of these tools on eBay. The best listing I found was for $7.95 with free shipping, but the listing also said to make offer. I offered $7, seller countered at $7.45, and I bought it resulting in a total cost of $8.06 including shipping and tax.

I may never use the tool, as other have pointed out, but for $8, what the heck. Here is a link to the Ebay listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/253365796390
Amazon listings were significantly more expensive, as I imagine farm supply stores would be as well.

Thanks to all.

£3.95 on eBay, £1.95 P&P... about $8/9 I suppose. I thought it worth it, even if only as a talking point with bored onlookers...

I split one of the RLETS, struggling to put the little b***** on! So I got one of these devices for a laugh... and it worked brilliantly, better than I'd hoped. A tiny squirt of WD40 and it just slid on, with no drama - I carefully heated the RLET in a cup of boling water first, being sure not to get any water inside the bubble.

By the way, what is the OFFICIAL, CB1100 Forum name for this device? "RLET-go" perhaps? No prizes for better guesses...

Here is the "RLET-go", in action...






When I bought the "RLET-go" (they.called it a "sheep castrator", but 'pah!' what do they know?) the joints and sliding pieces were VERY stiff. I used a light oil (NOT WD40/PlusGas, etc) and it's silky smooth now. And hopefully won't rust either. It is a VERY cheaply made item, but the amount of use I will give it, doesn’t warrant buying one of better quality.

And if any riders are near Torbay, UK, feel free to stop by for a mug of tea, biscuits and free fitting of your RLETs, using the famous "RLET-go"!

(02-02-2022, 11:23 PM)Bazbro_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(01-15-2022, 03:19 AM)2017EX_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I too struggled and cursed during manual installation of RLETS on my Monkey and CB. Yes, I was/am familiar with all the little tricks like heating in boiling water, and soap, but I also have arthritis in my hands which makes it a bit more difficult. I found a lot of these tools on eBay. The best listing I found was for $7.95 with free shipping, but the listing also said to make offer. I offered $7, seller countered at $7.45, and I bought it resulting in a total cost of $8.06 including shipping and tax.

I may never use the tool, as other have pointed out, but for $8, what the heck. Here is a link to the Ebay listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/253365796390
Amazon listings were significantly more expensive, as I imagine farm supply stores would be as well.

Thanks to all.

£3.95 on eBay, £1.95 P&P... about $8/9 I suppose. I thought it worth it, even if only as a talking point with bored onlookers...

I split one of the RLETS, struggling to put the little b***** on! So I got one of these devices for a laugh... and it worked brilliantly, better than I'd hoped. A tiny squirt of WD40 and it just slid on, with no drama - I carefully heated the RLET in a cup of boling water first, being sure not to get any water inside the bubble.

By the way, what is the OFFICIAL, CB1100 Forum name for this device? "RLET-go" perhaps? No prizes for better guesses...

Here is the "RLET-go", in action...






When I bought the "RLET-go" (they.called it a "sheep castrator", but 'pah!' what do they know?) the joints and sliding pieces were VERY stiff. I used a light oil (NOT WD40/PlusGas, etc) and it's silky smooth now. And hopefully won't rust either. It is a VERY cheaply made item, but the amount of use I will give it, doesn’t warrant buying one of better quality.

And if any riders are near Torbay, UK, feel free to stop by for a mug of tea, biscuits and free fitting of your RLETs, using the famous "RLET-go"!

I don't dare to answer this question
We need our RLET guru and top Sindicate Lord Popgun to choose and decide...... awaiting your decision MiLord

I’d be worried about the ‘cup of tea’!

(02-03-2022, 12:09 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I’d be worried about the ‘cup of tea’!

And rightly so... It should be a MUG of tea in the workshop, on the building site, or working.in the garden.

A CUP of tea is for when the vicar or the mother-in-law calls, or when Mum makes herself a nice cuppa!

Of course, a bottle of "Spitfire" or one of the Dartmoor Ales might be nicer, but not when I'm on the "falling over machine "!

An RLET death?

Oh my.

I just use brute force, no tools, no boiling water.

(02-03-2022, 12:04 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(02-02-2022, 11:23 PM)Bazbro_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(01-15-2022, 03:19 AM)2017EX_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I too struggled and cursed during manual installation of RLETS on my Monkey and CB. Yes, I was/am familiar with all the little tricks like heating in boiling water, and soap, but I also have arthritis in my hands which makes it a bit more difficult. I found a lot of these tools on eBay. The best listing I found was for $7.95 with free shipping, but the listing also said to make offer. I offered $7, seller countered at $7.45, and I bought it resulting in a total cost of $8.06 including shipping and tax.

I may never use the tool, as other have pointed out, but for $8, what the heck. Here is a link to the Ebay listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/253365796390
Amazon listings were significantly more expensive, as I imagine farm supply stores would be as well.

Thanks to all.

£3.95 on eBay, £1.95 P&P... about $8/9 I suppose. I thought it worth it, even if only as a talking point with bored onlookers...

I split one of the RLETS, struggling to put the little b***** on! So I got one of these devices for a laugh... and it worked brilliantly, better than I'd hoped. A tiny squirt of WD40 and it just slid on, with no drama - I carefully heated the RLET in a cup of boling water first, being sure not to get any water inside the bubble.

By the way, what is the OFFICIAL, CB1100 Forum name for this device? "RLET-go" perhaps? No prizes for better guesses...

Here is the "RLET-go", in action...






When I bought the "RLET-go" (they.called it a "sheep castrator", but 'pah!' what do they know?) the joints and sliding pieces were VERY stiff. I used a light oil (NOT WD40/PlusGas, etc) and it's silky smooth now. And hopefully won't rust either. It is a VERY cheaply made item, but the amount of use I will give it, doesn’t warrant buying one of better quality.

And if any riders are near Torbay, UK, feel free to stop by for a mug of tea, biscuits and free fitting of your RLETs, using the famous "RLET-go"!

I don't dare to answer this question
We need our RLET guru and top Sindicate Lord Popgun to choose and decide...... awaiting your decision MiLord

I don't dare to answer this question
We need our RLET guru and top Sindicate Lord Popgun to choose and decide...... awaiting your decision MiLord

I don't know what to make of this. Some Padawans just want the easy way out. Or, they are very smart and Improvise, Adapt, Overcome.

Or, there is no try. Do or do not. Looks like he did


Maybe Ferret can speak to this.

(02-03-2022, 12:04 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(02-02-2022, 11:23 PM)Bazbro_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(01-15-2022, 03:19 AM)2017EX_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I too struggled and cursed during manual installation of RLETS on my Monkey and CB. Yes, I was/am familiar with all the little tricks like heating in boiling water, and soap, but I also have arthritis in my hands which makes it a bit more difficult. I found a lot of these tools on eBay. The best listing I found was for $7.95 with free shipping, but the listing also said to make offer. I offered $7, seller countered at $7.45, and I bought it resulting in a total cost of $8.06 including shipping and tax.

I may never use the tool, as other have pointed out, but for $8, what the heck. Here is a link to the Ebay listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/253365796390
Amazon listings were significantly more expensive, as I imagine farm supply stores would be as well.

Thanks to all.

£3.95 on eBay, £1.95 P&P... about $8/9 I suppose. I thought it worth it, even if only as a talking point with bored onlookers...

I split one of the RLETS, struggling to put the little b***** on! So I got one of these devices for a laugh... and it worked brilliantly, better than I'd hoped. A tiny squirt of WD40 and it just slid on, with no drama - I carefully heated the RLET in a cup of boling water first, being sure not to get any water inside the bubble.

By the way, what is the OFFICIAL, CB1100 Forum name for this device? "RLET-go" perhaps? No prizes for better guesses...

Here is the "RLET-go", in action...






When I bought the "RLET-go" (they.called it a "sheep castrator", but 'pah!' what do they know?) the joints and sliding pieces were VERY stiff. I used a light oil (NOT WD40/PlusGas, etc) and it's silky smooth now. And hopefully won't rust either. It is a VERY cheaply made item, but the amount of use I will give it, doesn’t warrant buying one of better quality.

And if any riders are near Torbay, UK, feel free to stop by for a mug of tea, biscuits and free fitting of your RLETs, using the famous "RLET-go"!

I don't dare to answer this question
We need our RLET guru and top Sindicate Lord Popgun to choose and decide...... awaiting your decision MiLord

I don't dare to answer this question
We need our RLET guru and top Sindicate Lord Popgun to choose and decide...... awaiting your decision MiLord

I don't know what to make of this. Some Padawans just want the easy way out. Or, they are very smart and Improvise, Adapt, Overcome.

Or, there is no try. Do or do not. Looks like he did


Maybe Ferret can speak to this.

I don't know why I'm getting a double post. Sorry about that.

RE Popgun's double post: EXTRA EMPHASIS.

How they get on, is not important.

That they get on, is what is important

Owww! I don't want to watch that again.

Heck, put a drop of soap into it for lubrication, grab it with a rag so it doesn't slip out of your hand, and just shove. Ten seconds, tops.