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Thread Number: 31073
/ Tag: Recent Vacuum Cleaners from past 20 years
Kirby #2?? |
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| Post# 343251 2/9/2016 at 13:06 (2,991 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
I hope not to start a scream fest or over the top sales speech, but? My Heritage Legend 2 that I have had a few years, cleaned up and used again, quite recently I really enjoy, when I can push it, and even then its barely touching the carpet. I serviced a G7 for a friend, cleans well, not as fond of it, but I think if I am going to use a Kirby as I get older, we are going to have to go there. Suggestions? I cruise CL all the time, they can come up 100-200 for pretty nice, recent machines. I do use my Silverado for any hose duties, just prefer it. Thanks in advance, David.
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| Post# 343252 , Reply# 1 2/9/2016 at 13:08 (2,991 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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| Post# 343273 , Reply# 2 2/9/2016 at 15:26 (2,991 days old) by CharlesKirby66 (Manteca, CA) | ||
Suckolux Any interest in trading a vintage Kirby of yours?
I am currently sanding and polishing a G4. I've already refinished the armature, checked brushes, installed a new fan, greased front bearing eyelet, installed a new disposable bag fill tube, new filter bag, 2 new belts, all standard accessories, Zippbrush, and complete shampoo system (with a new bottle of shampoo!). It's turning out quite nice if I do say so myself!
I'd be most interested in: Vacuette Vacuette Electric Scott & Fetzer Sanitation System Kirby 1, 2, 3, 4 C or R Kirby 505 Kirby 508.
Let me know if you have any of these and are interested! | ||
| Post# 343274 , Reply# 3 2/9/2016 at 15:27 (2,991 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine) | ||
 I have a G3 and a Sentria (G10D). The G3 pushes easier than the Sentria and seems to clean just as well even though it has a softer brush roll than the Sentria.
I would say any G series machine in good condition will work well for you. If you are getting it off CL then you should probably give it a test drive to determine if the transmission is good and helps your back. | ||
| Post# 343275 , Reply# 4 2/9/2016 at 15:33 (2,991 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
G5 or newer...
I'd say go for a G5 or newer. The differences between the models made in the past 20 years really aren't that significant. That said, the Ultimate G Diamond Edition might have a slight edge over others with its unique two-speed switch. To me, condition would be much more important than a particular model. Have patience and keep looking. A good deal will eventually present itself.
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| Post# 343285 , Reply# 5 2/9/2016 at 16:19 (2,991 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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| Post# 343288 , Reply# 6 2/9/2016 at 16:24 (2,991 days old) by CharlesKirby66 (Manteca, CA) | ||
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Jumpy, jerky G3 My bestie's G3 was doing that same thing. We discovered the TechDrive actuator, which is the base of the handle and the point where the handle spring assembly is attached to the unit, was misaligned. As it turns out, you can loosen the 2 big screws that attach the handle spring assembly to adjust the TechDrive sensitivity. A "jumpy" or "jerky" TechDrive indicates it is misaligned at that point. We simply had to loosen and play around with the proper fastening position and tension.
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| Post# 343293 , Reply# 7 2/9/2016 at 17:13 (2,991 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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I actually enjoy a bit slower power drive, my place is small and its not wall to wall carpet, large area rugs, oriental knock offs, so I go slow. The G7 feels about right, does not sound like my old one, weird that, nor does it pull the carpet up off the floor like the Legend 2 does, but seems to clean very well. I know with my back and hip I will not be able to use it, maybe pretty soon! and Faux grandson was promised it when he wants it! I had one similar to that 20 years ago, after the Gen 3, a trade! It had lots of toys and was his favorite toy then? This was bought due to that, I liked how it looked and worked, plus it made him smile. Thanks for the offers there Charles! There have been 2 diamond series here locally in the last month, thought maybe the slower motor speed there might be of help? not even that much money.My best bud's fiance has jumped the fence from Kirby to Dyson, I gave her one a year ago? and she bought a couple more! She has a Sentria that they would prob give me, live down your way, Tracy.
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| Post# 343300 , Reply# 8 2/9/2016 at 17:54 (2,991 days old) by CharlesKirby66 (Manteca, CA) | ||
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| Post# 343307 , Reply# 9 2/9/2016 at 18:56 (2,991 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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| Post# 343308 , Reply# 10 2/9/2016 at 19:02 (2,991 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
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| Post# 343363 , Reply# 11 2/10/2016 at 08:26 (2,990 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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| Post# 343370 , Reply# 12 2/10/2016 at 09:46 (2,990 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
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That wine color would make it a G5 and at $20, it would have been quite a good deal. I love that color scheme; I think it's one of the prettiest that a modern Kirby has had. Other than the color and having the earier, boxier emptor like a G3 or G4, it's basically an identical machine to the Gsix and early G7/ultimate G without the two-speed switch; in fact, I've updated my G5 with an Ultimate G outer bag assembly and a Sentria style brush roll. I really wasn't looking to make a customized machine; it was just a matter of price and availability, but I do like the final result.
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| Post# 343382 , Reply# 13 2/10/2016 at 11:24 (2,990 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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| Post# 343394 , Reply# 14 2/10/2016 at 13:35 (2,990 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
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| Post# 343440 , Reply# 15 2/10/2016 at 21:19 (2,989 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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