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I recently sold my faithful Capricorn and acquired a compact C2 in good shape. I was hoping I would like it since it’s so small and maneuverable. Yeah, not so much. I guess I’m spoiled. I really miss the controls on the handle. So, it’s time to take the plunge and go all out. But, I can’t decide...

Scored a 2-year old (according to the previous owner) Riccar Vibrance off FB Marketplace last weekend. Got it home and opened the bag chamber and was horrified! Must have had a burst bag at one point because the bag chamber was filled with filth! Cleaned all that out and knew I had to do a...

I bought a new Hoover Portapower last year, and I really like it for its portability. I also picked up the adapter and N bags because I don't like a shakeout bag. Well, the only thing I can find are paper bags - and they leak dust into the bag chamber like a sieve. Any other manufacturers...

I recently acquired a genuine bag for my 560, bud sadly, after cleaning, it was just too far gone to salvage. I figured I would just wait and save up for a reproduction bag, but, when I looked at the bag, it seemed pretty simple, so I headed off to Joanne’s to see if I could find some “speckled”...

I know this topic has been discussed much here before, but I acquired a 513/514/515 from a little old lady's estate who passed away here in Nashville several months ago. It's pretty tired; spent many decades in a hoarded basement and, while I'm capable of rebuilding it myself, sending it off to...

Excited about my newest Kirby find - a 511! It was a 2011 Factory Rebuild, but, as is usually the case, was "tan-ified" to their now-standard parts. The cool part was, the internals were in near perfect shape. And the finish was beautiful -- all except for the emptor. It looks like they...

I broke down and treated myself to a Rainjet for my E2 Black Rainbow and I was so excited to use it! But when I followed the instructions and set it up to use, it would squirt a couple of squirts and then quit and the red light by the hose connection on the Rainbow would flash 4 times. I’ve...

After having mulled it over for quite a while, I decided to take the plunge on designing a conversion for my 1-CR to paper bags. While I know I could get a Tradition emptor and use the insert from a Heritage 1 (which I did for my Tradition), I wanted to see if I could design something without...

So excited! Awesome Craigslist find today! $60 is more than I wanted to pay, but it had the small nozzle, so it was worth it. It's in great condition! Only a few minor scratches in the aluminum. Bag was in good conditioned; already washed and dried and reinstalled. Wiped down the exterior...

I think it's time to try out the squeegee attachment that came with my newly-acquired Rainbow E2 Gold 2-Speed. I've finally figured out from an old post here how to use it. Fill a 1/2 gallon container with diluted soap solution, pour on the floor, scrub, vacuum up, and when you're out of clean...

Well after having read through several posts in the archives here about Rainbows and will all the breathing issues I've had lately, I decided it was time to try a Rainbow. I knew I wanted a 2-speed but they're just so darn expensive! After having scrubbed eBay and Craigslist for a few weeks, I...

Anybody have a Kirby Turbo Groom set they're willing to part with at a reasonable price? I used one years ago and the ex wife made me get rid of it when we moved a few years back. I'd love to acquire one again! Thanks everybody.

Picked up a Diamond Edition Kirby off Craigslist last week. Paid too much for it but oh well. It was clear this this poor vacuum had been used and abused! It was filthy. Wheels were worn out, handle spring broken, bag torn, drive pedal worn out, belt lifter loose, etc etc. He said they bought...

Decided to part with my Ambassador. Would make someone a great daily driver. I've disassembled and cleaned it, replaced hose, belt, and brush roll. It's listed on eBay but will end the auction if there's interest. Make an offer :) http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=131463759752

So excited my months of scrubbing CL finally paid off. Like new Kirby Sentria 2 with all the attachments and Shampooer only $200!! Got it home and it looks like they had a big furry dog. Check out the pic of the brush roll. I cleaned it up, polished up the aluminum and laundered the outside...

Picked up a nice Kirby Heritage 1 from CL last week. The belt lifter was mangled so that the screw for the lifter was actually metal to metal with the belt power take off grinding. Ordered new parts and fixed that. Now, when I turn it on, the motor is very slow and labored despite being no...

I regularly check the local thrift shops. So few actually ever have vacuums, but hit a good one yesterday. Found an Electrolux Ambassador for only $12.00! Of course, the bag was jammed and the power nozzle wasn't working, but....worth the $12.00 just to tinker. Brought it home; new bag =...

Recently acquired a Classic III in mint condition with all original parts, save the brushroll. All I had to do was empty the nearly full shakeout bag, wash it, and put it back together, voila! Wonderful daily driver vac for my business. I like the convenience of not having to buy paper bags...

Hello everyone; new to posting but I've been lurking for some time. I'll start out by saying, I've been a Kirby lover my whole life. My Mom acquired my Great Grandparent's Kirby Sanitronic VII when I was about 8 years old and it was love at first sight! I've been a Kirby fan ever since...