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Thread Number: 24691
Kirby 561 Resto |
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| Post# 277120 , Reply# 1 4/19/2014 at 11:34 (3,653 days old) by Biggreen (Boston,Ma.) | ||
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Check the original sticker still there... 
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Post# 277150 , Reply# 2 4/19/2014 at 14:24 (3,653 days old) by KirbyClassicIII  (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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| Post# 277155 , Reply# 3 4/19/2014 at 14:50 (3,653 days old) by vacuser (milford,ohio) | ||
kirby bag | ||
| Post# 277193 , Reply# 4 4/19/2014 at 16:32 (3,653 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
OEM Bags
The black bags seen on Ebay and elsewhere are, in fact, made by Kirby. For whatever reason, Kiby does not put a manufacturer's marque on them. Order a replacement from a Kirby Service Center and that's what you'll get. Pictured is a Model 517 restoration I did with one of the bags.
Also, I've washed many used bags with good results when they weren't too worn. I turn them inside out and vacuum them to remove as much debris as I can. Then I rinse them in cold water. After that, I wash them in cold water on the gentle cycle using woolite and hand them out to dry. 
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| Post# 277197 , Reply# 5 4/19/2014 at 16:35 (3,653 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
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By the way | ||
| Post# 277233 , Reply# 6 4/19/2014 at 19:05 (3,653 days old) by BikerRay (Middle Earth) | ||
561 was the last year for the open top shake out bag current Kirby part #190062.
The next year model 562 used the bag with the Sani-pocket (where you could hide your snacks while vacuuming). If you do go on ebay Kirbyneeds (located in Utah) is a Kirby dealer and has the bags in his ebay store Kirbyfans. I just go through my friendly local Kirby repair shop they can order them from Kirby. If you need a new belt or brush roll, it takes the older softer belt, don't use the newer knurled belt. Belt #159056 Brush roll #1525 | ||
| Post# 277290 , Reply# 7 4/20/2014 at 11:59 (3,652 days old) by Biggreen (Boston,Ma.) | ||
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Thanks you all so much | ||
| Post# 277355 , Reply# 8 4/21/2014 at 02:30 (3,652 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH) | ||
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| Post# 277368 , Reply# 10 4/21/2014 at 08:07 (3,651 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
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Painting Trim | ||
| Post# 277576 , Reply# 11 4/22/2014 at 11:27 (3,650 days old) by Biggreen (Boston,Ma.) | ||
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Where would I find the correct rivets that hold the bumpers on ? | ||
| Post# 277645 , Reply# 12 4/22/2014 at 16:39 (3,650 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
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Rivets | ||
| Post# 279746 , Reply# 14 5/8/2014 at 08:00 (3,634 days old) by biggreen (Boston,Ma.) | ||
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How hard is it to replace the bearings in this ? Do I need ant special tools ?? thanks ken | ||
| Post# 279822 , Reply# 15 5/8/2014 at 23:23 (3,634 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
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The front bearing comes already attached to its mounting plate. That plate his held on by four screws. You can gain access to the screws once you have the fan off. The rear bearing requires a special bearing puller in order to get the bearing off the armature. Those pullers are made by Kirby. The puller is definitely worth the investment if you plan to service a Kirby yourself. They all will need the same tool for the rear bearing. When you replace the rear bearing, you'll see something in there called a finger spring. You can replace it too or simply "respring" it by bending the fingers back out. Hope this helps! I always have a lot of fun rebuilding Kirby vacuums.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bearing-Puller-K... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bearing-Puller-K... CLICK HERE TO GO TO eurekastar's LINK on eBay | ||
| Post# 330697 , Reply# 16 8/1/2015 at 12:41 (3,184 days old) by BigGreen (Boston,Ma.) | ||
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Finally got to this 561 Diggin my fixed up 561 !! Great fun rebuilding ! now I just need the correct Bag...
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| Post# 330703 , Reply# 17 8/1/2015 at 13:33 (3,184 days old) by Miskini (Northville, Michigan ) | ||
I think | ||
| Post# 330708 , Reply# 18 8/1/2015 at 13:57 (3,184 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
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| Post# 330851 , Reply# 20 8/3/2015 at 15:54 (3,182 days old) by HisMastersVoice (Ferndale, MI) | ||
I have one of his bags and a set of his wheels on my 505 right now. They look pretty close to original.
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Post# 330855 , Reply# 21 8/3/2015 at 16:41 (3,182 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Jeschbac | ||
| Post# 330857 , Reply# 22 8/3/2015 at 17:22 (3,182 days old) by Kirbyrama (Pennsylvania) | ||
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Replicating old parts Would it be possible to replicate the red trim so it would not have to be painted with the S.E M. spray paint? How easy would it be? | ||
| Post# 330858 , Reply# 23 8/3/2015 at 17:27 (3,182 days old) by Jeschbac (Texas) | ||
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Maybe Mike will see this and respond. If not, message me and I will give you his address or write him on your behalf. | ||
| Post# 330994 , Reply# 24 8/5/2015 at 09:30 (3,180 days old) by Stunnerable () | ||
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Mint original bag. I lucked out several years ago and came across this absolutely mint condition original 560 bag. My 2 year old who is absolutely obsessed with my obsession. lol 
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| Post# 330996 , Reply# 25 8/5/2015 at 10:09 (3,180 days old) by Stunnerable () | ||
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Another closer photo. 
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| Post# 331025 , Reply# 26 8/5/2015 at 15:19 (3,180 days old) by Biggreen (Boston,Ma.) | ||
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Great stuff , I will be looking into the Bags Mike Makes Thanks !! | ||
| Post# 331503 , Reply# 27 8/11/2015 at 20:12 (3,174 days old) by KirbyG4Vacuum () | ||
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That's a nice kirby you got there. I have bunches oh Kirbys. My youtube channel is -Kirby Vacuum Collector & Fixer- | ||
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