suckolux
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We learn as we screw it up! Will check all that for sure next time!
My Kirby G5 finally arrived!
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human
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Very true. I always expect a learning curve whenever I attempt something like that for the first time. That's why I like to get parts for my cars from u-pull-it type junk yards. I can learn a lot about how a part goes onto my car by taking it off the donor car without having to worry about messing anything up.
human
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The noise is back
So I ran the G5 a little while ago, first time since I installed the bracket cam assembly and the Ultimate G bag assembly. The good news is it runs better than ever with the improved airflow of the newer style mini-emptor. When engaged, the Tech Drive works great. Everything is smooth as silk. The N/D pedal even has a more positive and precise feel to it than before. I did put a spot of white lithium grease on the two points where the bracket cam assembly makes contact with other moving parts. The old assembly didn't show any signs of undue wear and neither did the visible gears. I say all that because the bad news is the noise is back when pushing the machine with the Tech Drive in neutral. It's not so much a clicking sound as one akin to a fishing reel (especially the old Mitchell reels my grandparents used to use) when there's a fish on the line and it's pulling the drag. Annoying, but I guess I can live with it as long as it's not hurting anything. It isn't hurting anything, right?
So I ran the G5 a little while ago, first time since I installed the bracket cam assembly and the Ultimate G bag assembly. The good news is it runs better than ever with the improved airflow of the newer style mini-emptor. When engaged, the Tech Drive works great. Everything is smooth as silk. The N/D pedal even has a more positive and precise feel to it than before. I did put a spot of white lithium grease on the two points where the bracket cam assembly makes contact with other moving parts. The old assembly didn't show any signs of undue wear and neither did the visible gears. I say all that because the bad news is the noise is back when pushing the machine with the Tech Drive in neutral. It's not so much a clicking sound as one akin to a fishing reel (especially the old Mitchell reels my grandparents used to use) when there's a fish on the line and it's pulling the drag. Annoying, but I guess I can live with it as long as it's not hurting anything. It isn't hurting anything, right?
hooverjedilord
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the back panel has been replaced....
The lower cord hook on the G5 is notorious for snapping, it's probably something to do with the colour used as the g4 cordhook was stronger, this is why a lot of g5s have a replacement (usually g4) back section to the handle. I suggest staying with the assembly you've got, more durable than a genuine g5 one.
The lower cord hook on the G5 is notorious for snapping, it's probably something to do with the colour used as the g4 cordhook was stronger, this is why a lot of g5s have a replacement (usually g4) back section to the handle. I suggest staying with the assembly you've got, more durable than a genuine g5 one.
human
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I have no intention of changing that handle back. It works just fine and it doesn't look bad. That G5 has evolved into an 'inter-generational' machine with its G4 handle back, Sentria style brush roll and Ultimate G bag assembly. It's definitely not all original but that's okay. Except for the aforementioned noise in the Tech Drive, it works just as well as a new one.
