What are you doing today? Thread

[Rob Canadian]

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I love the gas tank......it looks like the old "turtle tank" on my 65 ironhead. The location of the carb makes it soooooo much easier to work on vs the typical location

We had a Kawi KE125 when I was younger at the cottage. Had the same type of set up. Kawi had a oil injection pump that was blocked off. We just mixed our fuel. I am sure yours will come out great. You always do great work. Props.

[El Camexican]

I got it so I could put both the Yamaha 90 and this on the back of the RV and "dork out" wherever we go.

All those old bikes were so much fun. XR, CT, GT, DR, DT, KD whatever. They weren't as cool as the RM, CR, KX and YZ bikes, but the cops went easy on them around our place, old men with rakes in hand didn't give you as dirty a look when you drove past on a quiet bike plus the scraps and bruises you got on this bikes usually healed a lot faster than they did on the ones earned on the racers.

Can't wait to see you work your magic on this one. Dork on :beer

[fabiodriven]

A KD80 was my first real long-term dirt bike. They're great bikes and I'll never forget the funny little whine that engine made. It was very smooth power.

[DAM shop]

Early 70's honda SL 100. I rode that thing all over town and could do wheelies for blocks. I think I wore out a pair of boots every year dragging my feet on the ground. Hahahaha, I loved that bike.
I hear what you're saying fabs that to had smooth power.
A KD80 was my first real long-term dirt bike. They're great bikes and I'll never forget the funny little whine that engine made. It was very smooth power.

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[DAM shop]

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Got this in the mail today. A ported 90 head, appears to have heavy duty springs and the intake has been ported to 27mm and even the exhaust has been ported to 26. This will go nice with the Big h&s stroker we picked up. Now waiting for a set of bored out cases, not sure how big.
Thanks to a bit of nudging to buy these from a fellow member here we were able to get these real cheap.

[greenhuman]

Sitting at LAX waiting for our flight.
16 hrs till home.

[greenhuman]

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Got this in the mail today. A ported 90 head, appears to have heavy duty springs and the intake has been ported to 27mm and even the exhaust has been ported to 26. This will go nice with the Big h&s stroker we picked up. Now waiting for a set of bored out cases, not sure how big.
Thanks to a bit of nudging to buy these from a fellow member here we were able to get these real cheap.
Make sure that inlet guide is still tight. Most of the guide support is gone.

[El Camexican]

Sitting at LAX waiting for our flight.
16 hrs till home.

Did you have a good time?

[greenhuman]

Yes certainly did. Caught up with friends one of which worked at Johnsons ATC for years. Drove nearly 4,000 miles. Getting 3 teenaged sons out of bed every morning for the free hotel breakfast nearly sent me mental.

[stoshu]

Grinding wheel exploded. Good thing the fridge is full. See if it all clots.

[Arky-X]

grinding wheel exploded. Good thing the fridge is full. See if it all clots.

son of a b....!!!!!!!

[El Camexican]

Grinding wheel exploded. Good thing the fridge is full. See if it all clots.

Damn! Hope you heal fast man. You weren't working aluminum were you?

[El Camexican]

Yes certainly did. Caught up with friends one of which worked at Johnsons ATC for years. Drove nearly 4,000 miles. Getting 3 teenaged sons out of bed every morning for the free hotel breakfast nearly sent me mental.

LOL! Can't possibly be worse than girls.

[bkm]

This unbelievably clean 91 Superjet followed me home. Original owner and hasn't been in the water in 8 years. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180603/c05ed2261673a525c30b0d647d60f7a1.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180603/95f790f9c8371c66647c26317be3df5b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180603/1f41d9cae6ec240dd1607d90fd51ec30.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180603/06025a7b5b12712fd128ff5ce5c7e4df.jpg

[fabiodriven]

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[ironchop]

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Mothman prophecies....



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[ironchop]

This unbelievably clean 91 Superjet followed me home. Original owner and hasn't been in the water in 8 years.

Looks like it's never been in the water. It's in fantastic shape



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[ironchop]

......ok i found it`s called "Eric Malone setting it off" on youtube and it`s above Niagara Falls



https://youtu.be/SaQD1p53uPo

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[knappyfeet]

https://youtu.be/SaQD1p53uPo

That's crazy........I wonder how close he was getting towards the waterfall?


Or even if they let you get close to begin with

[Shep1970]

Opening up some 30yr old forks to replace leaky seals, bushings and whatever else I find. Hopefully no surprises show up, this is the last set of three I have been putting off. Its the dang inner snap ring that’s the worst to get to. Writing this cause it’s the pause before the storm u might say.
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Shep
If u see me back on here its because I had to walk away and not throw anything!!!

[6bt]

Doing some yard work this weekend. Had my dump cart hooked to it, moving crap that's accumulated all winter around the house. Straightened out the bent footpeg and front rack. Installed new battery. Perfect for around the house.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180603/aa8ca685e63bd7e0c4b82869835bb22c.jpg

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[Rob Canadian]

That's crazy........I wonder how close he was getting towards the waterfall?


Or even if they let you get close to begin with

He was below the falls. Whirlpool Jet boat tours boat went by in the vid. I did the tour a couple years ago. Best money spent. Not sure of all the regulations but I would imagine it was not legal. LOL

[bkm]

https://youtu.be/SaQD1p53uPo

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[DAM shop]

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Got the 70 running. Replaced condenser, adjusted Valves and points. Runs great, needs a new intake boot. Thinking about selling it.

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[plastikosmd]

added new clip ends to some jumper cables made out of welding wire and a 2” hitch up from 1 7/8 on a homemade dump trailer. Overall built pretty well and a good deal for 200 imho
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[DAM shop]

added new clip ends to some jumper cables made out of welding wire and a 2” hitch up from 1 7/8 on a homemade dump trailer. Overall built pretty well and a good deal for 200 imho
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What was that made out of? Looks like some kind of tube cut in half.

[plastikosmd]

Nice ski bkm and nice lineup Fabio, love the Yamaha 6bt, would like to locate a clean black 225 d
Dam- old oil tank, about 2/3 of one. Flip up tailgate. Gravity dump, axle at midpoint so balance and dump is good. Amateur welder it appears? On the tank/sealing up fill holes he went with braze (maybe to avoid burn though.) Front frame welds were reasonable, fender attachment points are meh but a difficult spot so maybe he was just due to the location. I’m gonna flip it upside down and look at that before I fix the lights, do wheel bearings, change tires and consider putting on road.

[Rob Canadian]

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Got a smoker last year. Virgin run doing ribs. 3-2-1. I am in hour 4 now. Not sure why pics twisted on me... Sorry about that.

[Shep1970]

Rob looks good, I’m getting hungry just seeing it. Yum....

Got my forks done, of course I snapped the tip off my snap ring pliers in the first 5mins. Changed all the worn bushings, new oil. nasty sludge inside... easy job but the cleanup takes forever (two rolls of paper towels). Yup that’s my seal driver in the pics, actually works great. Any way here’s pics-252707 252708 252709 252710 252711 252713252712 252714

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[plastikosmd]

Looks good rob


Shep, are you gonna try and chase down a snap-on truck or try on line return?

[DAM shop]

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Got a smoker last year. Virgin run doing ribs. 3-2-1. I am in hour 4 now. Not sure why pics twisted on me... Sorry about that.

I love a good smoke. Ummmmmm

[Shep1970]

Looks good rob


Shep, are you gonna try and chase down a snap-on truck or try on line return?

A little belt sander/file work 252717 they work fine(for now)

Shep

[plastikosmd]

Nice work!
It would still goad me (if u bought them new) on what I spent. All things break and fail but at SO price point you would bet that I would be looking for an exchange! (Not SO bashing, they are my go to for screw drivers and torx stuff as they stand up to my abuse)

[Shep1970]

Generally a couple times a summer on saturdays I take the kids to the “grafton flea market” in mass. You wouldn’t believe how many venders are selling slightly used tools, and new. I don’t think anyone knows how to use them anymore....lots of old steel parts/tooling also. The kids get pissed cause I dig through boxes to find the good stuff cheap.

I try not to spend much on tools, I have two brothers that stop by to “borrow” things

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[stoshu]

Starting putting the 317 back together. $80 for a starter and she runs like a Deere. Quick coat of paint, and it should sell pretty quick. Already sold the tiller for $200 more than I played for both. Can't believe what people will pay for old iron.

[ironchop]

A little belt sander/file work 252717 they work fine(for now)

ShepI was tearing down my forks today and thinking of what you said earlier. My snap ring pliers didn't break the tips off but they also kept slipping out of the holes in the snap ring just as I was about to squeeze them in enough to lift them out.

I ended up finding a set of needle nose pliers with good teeth in them that I sacrificed and ground down enough to fit snug in the ring holes. Worked way quicker than the snap ring pliers. Those snap rings are a beeotch

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[fabiodriven]

Mothman prophecies....



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By the way, if anyone is curious about a largely suppressed and amazingly interesting part of American history, find out the story of the Mothman. Many, many people swear he's real and I believe them. The story is nothing short of amazing, but the dramatic version, "The Mothman Prophecies", is a huge disservice to the actual true vents which are documented and did indeed occur. There is a great documentary on the subject called "Eyes of the Mothman" and there's a book called "Mothman: Behind the Red Eyes". It's far too much of an amazing true story to not be aware of. Sometimes reality can be just as crazy as science fiction.

[El Camexican]

By the way, if anyone is curious about a largely suppressed and amazingly interesting part of American history, find out the story of the Mothman. Many, many people swear he's real and I believe them. The story is nothing short of amazing, but the dramatic version, "The Mothman Prophecies", is a huge disservice to the actual true vents which are documented and did indeed occur. A very good and informative documentary on the subject is titled "Eyes of the Mothman". It's far too much of an amazing true story to not be aware of. Sometimes reality can be just as crazy as science fiction.

Never heard of him till your post. Personally I find the Jersey Devil more credible https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jersey_Devil

Did you see the wolf/dog cross some guy shot in Montana last week? Plenty of weird stuff out there we don't know about.

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[fabiodriven]

Never heard of him till your post. Personally I find the Jersey Devil more credible https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jersey_Devil

Did you see the wolf/dog cross some guy shot in Montana last week? Plenty of weird stuff out there we don't know about.

Now now Nico, I don't know how you can find something more credible than something you're unaware of. The Jersey Devil is certainly nothing to be scoffed at but the Mothman story I dare say is far more interesting and spans a long length of time and has an amazing number of twists and turns as well as tons of credible and corroborated eye witness accounts. It all culminates to a disaster which takes the lives of 46 innocent people in one fell swoop. You couldn't write a movie like this because nobody would believe it. This story, however, is true.

I have not yet seen the wolf/dog, no.

[El Camexican]

Now now Nico, I don't know how you can find something more credible than something you're unaware of. The Jersey Devil is certainly nothing to be scoffed at but the Mothman story I dare say is far more interesting and spans a long length of time and has an amazing number of twists and turns as well as tons of credible and corroborated eye witness accounts. It all culminates to a disaster which takes the lives of 46 innocent people in one fell swoop. You couldn't write a movie like this because nobody would believe it. This story, however, is true.

I have not yet seen the wolf/dog, no.

I didn't catch anything about Mothman deaths in my glace at wiki, but found it on the second search. I do recall reading years back that the Jersey Devil had landed in town during some sort of public event and that it was reported in a local paper. I find group sightings more credible than single or double person accounts.

Until Mothman has a pro hockey team named after him I'm sticking with the Jersey Devil.

[El Camexican]

Personally Chupacabra finds your bulges more interesting than hockey !!..............he wants to be part of you being something bigger...........he wants to Chupa - cabrone Buey !.........EEH - HO - LEY - LA - CHINGADA !!!!!:lol::Bounce:lol::Bounce:lol::Bounce:lol::Bou nce:lol::Bounce:lol::Bounce:lol::naughty:

The legendary Chupa Huevos has spoken.

[plastikosmd]

Suffering though Mba night school

[DAM shop]

Suffering though Mba night school

That'll pay off, good for you.

[El Camexican]

Suffering though Mba night school

Improving ones night vision is never a bad thing.

[El Camexican]

Chillaxin with my girls today (if they ever wake up) and getting a tan.

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[El Camexican]

I`m gonna commit suicide like Tony Bourdain ........

David Carradine had more fun doing it. Anyway, here’s the number you should call.

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[El Camexican]

I was gonna call you.........and fly to wherever you are and ruin your vacation.........cause my farts smell like blood sausage !

Cancun, and please do. Left the dogs at home and have no one here to blame my rancid pedos on. All I hear is “Aye Nicolas! Huele de a madre guey!”

[ironchop]

Cancun, and please do. Left the dogs at home and have no one here to blame my rancid pedos on. All I hear is “Aye Nicolas! Huele de a madre guey!”Who are they callin gay?! Your mom?

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[plastikosmd]

Thx
Not sure it will be if much use but the wife and I did it together so that made it tolerable.

[El Camexican]

Who are they callin gay?! Your mom?

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LOL! Gay is Gay in Spanish. Guey evolved from Buey that Glamy still uses, old school pocho that he is. Buey means Ox and isn’t something you want to be called, but in Northern Mexico Guey has become a term of endearment pretty much replacing the word Amigo. It’s used kind of like the N word amongst the brothers and is off limits till you know someone pretty well.

[fabiodriven]

Apparently we straighten axles here now. Oh Trikefest!

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[El Camexican]

Trailer? Thought you had a new one?

[fabiodriven]

Trailer? Thought you had a new one?

I bent the axle on my way home from Trikefest 2016. I then replaced it with a brand new one (which is this one), and I immediately bent it on my first trip out with the new axle. I'm very glad to find that I can straighten them now but kicking myself for throwing the old one away and spending hundreds of dollars on a new one.

[plastikosmd]

I have yet to experience a bent axle, I imagine this was on a single so it was obvious? ( so I know what to look for)

was this just overloaded or bad road plus load?

Love the ingenuity in your setup, web support and all

[fabiodriven]

I have yet to experience a bent axle, I imagine this was on a single so it was obvious? ( so I know what to look for)

was this just overloaded or bad road plus load?

Love the ingenuity in your setup, web support and all

Triple axle 35' toy hauler. I could see it was bent by looking at it but I knew what to look for from the one that bent already, and I also knew it had taken a hard hit. If you laid a straight edge along the sides of the tires it was really easy to see.

It was loaded heavy and I hit a huge pot hole. It doesn't help that the previous owner of the trailer destroyed the back door/ramp, so he built a door from structural steel which is extremely heavy and the definition of the word overkill. Stupid.

Also, the trailer is supposed to have load range D tires on it, but I insisted on load range E when I got new tires because this thing is super heavy. If it had the correct tires on it, there is a chance that they would have absorbed the bump instead of making the axle bend. There is also the chance the pot hole would have blown a lesser tire right off and caused even more damage, but who knows?

[plastikosmd]

Got it Thk u!

[DAM shop]

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Installed a new seat cover, tank rubber and air box rubber on the 70 today.

[fabiodriven]

Having a much needed beverage after a lot more wrenching, same thing for tomorrow.

Apologies for expressing myself somewhat graphically earlier to those who caught it.

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[fabiodriven]

I missed all the fun ..........what happened ?.........now i`m gonna pm ........and you`re gonna ignore me..........and den e-mail .........bla bla .......bla bla bla

You missed everyone "liking" a post by William which essentially said the very same thing I said in my very first post in the Anthony and Kate thread. Funny, nobody liked it when I said it. To me that says a lot. You missed me giving Bryan the argument he wanted so badly and losing my shite in the process.

When something bothers me in my life, I eliminate it from my life. This forum became very bothersome to me yesterday. To see my "friends" appreciate the same thing I said but only when someone else says it tells me a lot. Maybe I'm on here too much, maybe nobody wants to align themselves with me for whatever reason they have, but it's bullshit that I get someone dragging me into an argument for something I said, then that very same person can agree with the same thing I said only when it's said by someone else. I have a lot of friends, and I don't care if I do or not. I can afford to lose some. Thanks for the push Bryan, love it when people get me fired up. Should be nice and quiet on here for a while now.

[El Camexican]

Today I’m realizing what I don’t want to come back as if reencarnation is real.... and it tickles!

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[Scootertrash]

maybe nobody wants to align themselves with me for whatever reason they have. I have a lot of friends, and I don't care if I do or not. I can afford to lose some.



“You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life" ― Winston S. Churchill

While "enemies" may be a bit strong of a word sometimes, the quote still has merit.

[DAM shop]

Caught the first few pages of a new book out called.
The subtle art of not giving a f*CK.
Seemed like a good time to post it.. looked like a great read hopefully I'll get a chance when on vacation this week.
A quote from the book

Think positive?

“F*ck positivity,” Manson says. “Let’s be honest; sometimes things are f*cked up and we have to live with it"

[El Camexican]

Pondering what it was like to have lived 10,000 years ago when this guy had the munchies. The plaque said they weighed as much as 900 pounds when fully grown!

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[DAM shop]

Caught the first few pages of a new book out called.
The subtle art of not giving a f*CK.
Seemed like a good time to post it.. looked like a great read hopefully I'll get a chance when on vacation this week.
A quote from the book

Think positive?

“F*ck positivity,” Manson says. “Let’s be honest; sometimes things are f*cked up and we have to live with it"
Another quote I actually try to and did at one time live by.

"You and everyone you know are going to be dead soon. And in the short amount of time between here and there, you have a limited amount of f*cks to give. Very few, in fact. And if you go around giving a fu*k about everything and everyone without conscious thought or choice—well, then you’re going to get f*I cked."

[Scootertrash]

Pondering what it was like to have lived 10,000 years ago when this guy had the munchies. The plaque said they weighed as much as 900 pounds when fully grown!

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Definitely a force for early man to deal with. No bones about it.

[Rob Canadian]

GF and myself took off to the cottage. Friday night until Monday. I get this place from time to time for free. This time it was NO kids, No dirtybike, NO trike, NO dog. Just her and I. No cable as the TV box was biffed. We did have internet. LOL and movies. This is Gods Country... Weather was good. Cool at night but 22Cish during the day.

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[knappyfeet]

Water main break in Vegas.

Only 105 degrees.......... Perfect weather for digging it out.:crazy:


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[El Camexican]

Water main break in Vegas.

Only 105 degrees.......... Perfect weather for digging it out.:crazy:


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Vegas eh? Do I see human bones in the soil?

[El Camexican]

Definitely a force for early man to deal with. No bones about it.

I figured you'd post once you had something to dig your teeth into.

[tripledog]

I figured you'd post once you had something to dig your teeth into.

Don't let Scooter's lack of participation denture enthusiasm.

[DAM shop]

Pondering what it was like to have lived 10,000 years ago when this guy had the munchies. The plaque said they weighed as much as 900 pounds when fully grown!

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I think they snacked on these Nico.

[Arky-X]

Watching my Hogs move on to the CWS....Woo Pig Sooie!

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[Scootertrash]

Don't let Scooter's lack of participation denture enthusiasm.


I figured you'd post once you had something to dig your teeth into.

Thanks for providing me the opportunity to brush up on my puns and sarcasm. I prefer not to fight tooth and nail to get some laughs outta you guys:naughty:;)

[Shep1970]

Well I’ve gone from a chicken coop to a fenced in hopefully deer proof raised garden for a different customer. Then a 15x18 addition on a pool house for another. I need to have the roof done before friday pm, should be done I hope... lots of stuff still to do before Tuesday (trip) Damn wife is already packing....jeez
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[roostin atc]

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[DAM shop]

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Just arrived at the Texas coast for a few days.Port Arnass

[Rob Canadian]

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Just arrived at the Texas coast for a few days.Port Arnass

Pleasure I hope. :) Looks great!!!

[DAM shop]

It is pleasure Rob, thanks. Meeting our son and fiancee here. Weather looks like it's going to cooperate.
Pleasure I hope. :) Looks great!!!

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[Arky-X]

Dirt track racing tonight

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[El Camexican]

Doing the job I love to hate.

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And realizing how the years have flown by. I tossed this rag in my tool box almost thirty years ago.

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[knappyfeet]

Happy father's day!

Happy father's day to all the fathers, grandfather's and the ones who take up the role of father for all who need one. Take your father to breakfast....buy him a tool or book.....and spend time just chewing the rag with him.

[stoshu]

Finishing up assembly

[3 Wheel Drive]

Went back to the future..............:acr

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[6bt]

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[DAM shop]

My birthday was today and my wife and I have been in Texas for vacation. Today we went from the coast to kingsville where the largest ranch in the US is 865,000 acres and where the leather comes from for the ford king ranch trucks. Ended up in San Antonio and we are staying across the street from the Alamo. Very cool and great day.
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[DAM shop]

Toured the Alamo this morning, very humbling experience for sure. Went to the hill country of Texas from there. We went to a town called Banderas TX. One thing I've noticed when visiting this town is that these Texans are very proud people and I mean very proud. It was kind of cool to listen to this lady speak about their heritage and beliefs in that area, very very proud people for sure. So we have ended up at my kids house here in Austin before heading to Waco in the morning.

[knappyfeet]

I always wanted to visit the Alamo........one day.

[DAM shop]

I always wanted to visit the Alamo........one day.

Standing outside the front entrance last night made my arm hair stand on end. Worth the visit.

[ironchop]

Toured the Alamo this morning, very humbling experience for sure. Went to the hill country of Texas from there. We went to a town called Banderas TX. One thing I've noticed when visiting this town is that these Texans are very proud people and I mean very proud. It was kind of cool to listen to this lady speak about their heritage and beliefs in that area, very very proud people for sure. So we have ended up at my kids house here in Austin before heading to Waco in the morning.I've been to TX twice and it's almost like being in another country. Different and unique citizenry and culture. I love the BBQ...no sides, just meat...with sausage as the vegetable.

I honestly loved the state but it was SOFAKING HOT in July

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[El Camexican]

Toured the Alamo this morning, very humbling experience for sure. Went to the hill country of Texas from there. We went to a town called Banderas TX. One thing I've noticed when visiting this town is that these Texans are very proud people and I mean very proud. It was kind of cool to listen to this lady speak about their heritage and beliefs in that area, very very proud people for sure. So we have ended up at my kids house here in Austin before heading to Waco in the morning.

Hill Country is an amazing place. You could spend a month out there and not see all the cool stuff. The Twisted Sisters are as good a place as any to get rid of the chicken strips on your sport bike tires. I hope you made it to Fredricksberg.

[DAM shop]

We did make it there and had lunch, didn't get as much time in as we would have liked. Next time for sure. I was real surprised that we didn't see more bikes than what we did. Maybe the impending weather had something to do with that.
Hill Country is an amazing place. You could spend a month out there and not see all the cool stuff. The Twisted Sisters are as good a place as any to get rid of the chicken strips on your sport bike tires. I hope you made it to Fredricksberg.

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[plastikosmd]

Fishing later
Day off so went to a property I own and did some digging for the tenant who is expanding his business.
Due to location, 5 gal pails of dirt and a short hike. After 10 bucketsx20 trips I was done. I bought a dump insert to use as a pseudo dump truck. Just use the crane to drop in place and then pin. Takes about a minute to install.
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[83ATC185]

Piddling with this. Got a million other things to do but the rain wont let me do much else so I've been working with some budget software as well as working on a little game called Munch the Snails.

Flying game is F-15 Strike Eagle.

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[knappyfeet]

Flying game is F-15 Strike Eagle.

That was an awesome game back in the day.

I remember playing Silent Steel in the 90s.....I wish I still had those games. I guess there's ebay...

Nice Apple II

[Red Rider]

Flying game is F-15 Strike Eagle.Yep, I remember playing that on my Commodore 64.

[ironchop]

Piddling with this. Got a million other things to do but the rain wont let me do much else so I've been working with some budget software as well as working on a little game called Munch the Snails.

Flying game is F-15 Strike Eagle.


That brings back memories.



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[ironchop]

How ya feel ..........facker ?Wore out. Got home at 930 last night. They said I was fixed. Got two big plugged holes in muh groin that need to heal shut before I'm balls out again. No swimming for a week.

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[plastikosmd]

Starting to rehab an ironworker I picked up last week. New magnetic switch and lines to the motor. It started as just a switch but on the first start = Arc flash and Bam! Breaker trips. Figured I had a bad switch so I jumped it. First time it started, second =same tripping. Found a short in the conduit running to the motor. Up and running and now it needs a hydraulic line.

Also ran out and picked up the sawmill I bough a while back.

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[DAM shop]

DaM! Heavy duty stuff there.

[plastikosmd]

In my younger days I would have tackled it by hand. Im not much smarter, just older!

[DAM shop]

We were out working in thee shop today building another 90 to sell when a guy pulls in wanting to know if we want to buy his 90. 150 bucks cane with the following. Hooker header pipe, great seat and cover, mikuni carb with shorty race intake plus a tool box no less full of 90, 110, 125 carbs along with another mikuni and bapp intake.
I can't download images right now but will post a pic when I'm able to.

[DAM shop]

We were out working in thee shop today building another 90 to sell when a guy pulls in wanting to know if we want to buy his 90. 150 bucks cane with the following. Hooker header pipe, great seat and cover, mikuni carb with shorty race intake plus a tool box no less full of 90, 110, 125 carbs along with another mikuni and bapp intake.
I can't download images right now but will post a pic when I'm able to.

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Check out the handle bars

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[big specht]

It's kind of nice when they come looking for you. :beer

[plastikosmd]

Wow

Great deal

[El Camexican]

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Check out the handle bars

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Like a herd of Texas Longhorns

[DAM shop]

Like a herd of Texas Longhorns

Made from rebar, never seen that before but had a DaM near perfect bend..

[plastikosmd]

Ironworker success

Cut 1/4 x2”x2” angle and punch 1/2” in about 5 seconds
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[knappyfeet]

This display won 3rd place at the fair this year.....

Knappyfeet Heaven!!

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[Arky-X]

Wore out. Got home at 930 last night. They said I was fixed. Got two big plugged holes in muh groin that need to heal shut before I'm balls out again. No swimming for a week.

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That's right, you were getting poked and prodded, weren't you?

Hope all is well!

[Rob Canadian]

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Replacing my clutch on my XL250R. New friction and steel plates. Using old springs. Tons of complaints on new springs are too hard. Needs a new clutch cable also. Discontinued from Honda. They are getting me one. $27.00 (promotion) I hope it works. LOL

I was going to add to this about the golf ball for knappyfeet. Hence the attachment...

[Arky-X]

Watched Razorbacks down Oregon State 4-1 to take game 1 of the College World Series.
Go Hogs!

[knappyfeet]

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Replacing my clutch on my XL250R. New friction and steel plates. Using old springs. Tons of complaints on new springs are too hard. Needs a new clutch cable also. Discontinued from Honda. They are getting me one. $27.00 (promotion) I hope it works. LOL

I was going to add to this about the golf ball for knappyfeet. Hence the attachment...^^^^^^


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[plastikosmd]

Out with the old tub, new one in route
https://s26.postimg.cc/61meb83ih/120_FE737-1_EE3-4294-9_B28-_DFFE85_FD811_D.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/6r56nl41x/)
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[ironchop]

Out with the old tub, new one in route..

Just drop that on my back deck if you want.

JK....I've turned down two or three used hot tubs over the last few years because It's one more thing I'll neglect the maintenance on and my wife services in-ground pools and has refused to do it after work here at home. Our to-do lists are too long already, though I've always wanted one



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[plastikosmd]

Got a bit roasted in a surge and we lost the gazebo in a big winter storm. Settled up w insurance and the new gazebo arrives Monday. That gives me till the 5th to get the deck down at leas as the tub arrives then. 14 family members for the weekend (ugh) but that will allow for plenty of help to complete the kit. Old tub is going back with delivery guys but i will harvest what I can.

[DAM shop]

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Refinishing a gym floor. Thankfully it's cooled in here being it's 100+ outside with high humidity.

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Screened and cleaned, ready for finish.

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BAM! Finished.

[atc300r]

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Refinishing a gym floor. Thankfully it's cooled in here being it's 100+ outside with high humidity.

Refinishing gym floors is a dirty dusty job.The school district I work for out sources it now.

[DAM shop]

I am their out source. I do this through my part time business.

[El Camexican]

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Refinishing a gym floor. Thankfully it's cooled in here being it's 100+ outside with high humidity.

Soon to be filled with the sound of squeaky runners. Thanks for the memorie recall.

[plastikosmd]

Much more modest glam
Wife had surgery yesterday so she will not be 100% I’m cooking for the crew. We did book a lobsters/clam bake for 1 night, catered. I think it was 40 a head? Otherwise big pots of pasta and grilling burger.

[ironchop]

Much more modest glam
Wife had surgery yesterday so she will not be 100% I’m cooking for the crew. We did book a lobsters/clam bake for 1 night, catered. I think it was 40 a head? Otherwise big pots of pasta and grilling burger.

Lobsters and clam bake catered for only forty a head? You must live near the east coast.

Add 20 ea for a Kentucky meal like that and I guarantee the lobsters that make it all the way here are all half the size of what you get and most certainly the east coast rejects.

I'm a seafood lover. I was never more disappointed in Midwestern seafood until I ate in various joints in Massachusetts, Long Island, coastal NC, and Maryland and found out that for half the price of the crap sold here, I got much larger lobsters, crabs, fish, shrimp, and clams.

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[plastikosmd]

Yep, “ocean state”

[El Camexican]

Well today I ....

Found a local guy that will make me some swing-arm pivots and then bought some power steering hose to replace the fuel line that decomposed during oil cooled duty last weekend (there is a difference!) and then soaked my disgustingly oily bike with a 50/50 mix of dish soap and warm water and then blasted it with a pressure washer for about an hour.

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[plastikosmd]

^ beautiful bike

Broke the side shift ram on my flail mower when the bracket loosened. I plan to change out this round but figured I would attempt a quick weld repair. Straightened out the broken piece and ground and beveled and then pulse Mig. Will then fit it up tomorrow. The weld area is outside the needed threaded portion so I will sleeve this and weld on the sleeve tomorrow

https://s26.postimg.cc/8emf2vxp5/3217_F6_D7-58_B5-459_C-_A3_C5-_EA07_ADD09887.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/rwh2itumt/)
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[plastikosmd]

Sleeved. Bought me some time.
https://s26.postimg.cc/6855bno6h/A7_DFC2_B3-_D031-448_F-_BE9_C-_DC915977_B6_E9.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/zajfehag5/)
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[Scootertrash]

Sleeved. Bought me some time.
https://s26.postimg.cc/6855bno6h/A7_DFC2_B3-_D031-448_F-_BE9_C-_DC915977_B6_E9.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/zajfehag5/)
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yer my kind of guy! No homo

[DAM shop]

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Had a neighbor just drop this little beauty off to the DaM shop today, wants us to get it running for him.. 1972, has a junk Chinese 110 carb on it. Going to stick a OEM Carb and airbox back on.

[Jaywood1207]

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Had a neighbor just drop this little beauty off to the DaM shop today, wants us to get it running for him.. 1972, has a junk Chinese 110 carb on it. Going to stick a OEM Carb and airbox back on.

That is in great shape. A nice little gem.

[El Camexican]

Sleeved. Bought me some time.

Admit it, you break stuff just so you can fix it. ;)

[DAM shop]

That is in great shape. A nice little gem.

Was hoping he was gonna sell it to us..

[El Camexican]

Sleeved. Bought me some time.

Admit it, you break stuff just so you can fix it. ;)

[plastikosmd]

Probably partially true!

[knappyfeet]

Well today I ....

Found a local guy that will make me some swing-arm pivots and then bought some power steering hose to replace the fuel line that decomposed during oil cooled duty last weekend (there is a difference!) and then soaked my disgustingly oily bike with a 50/50 mix of dish soap and warm water and then blasted it with a pressure washer for about an hour.

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If/When/forced/etc to get rid of it keep me in mind.

I would love that bike just for bike nights and lighting up the rear!!

[El Camexican]

I’ve owned it for 28 years, I guess in 22 more I may be ready to let go of it ;)

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[200xman]

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Am I the only one that thinks it funny that the person in the car is waving for the picture?

[El Camexican]

Am I the only one that thinks it funny that the person in the car is waving for the picture?

Damn photo bombers.

[Shep1970]

Sitting on horseneck beach, Plymouth ma waiting for darkness so the bonfires/fireworks can start. Also fighting off the sand fleas........happy 4th
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Shep

[plastikosmd]

Building a gazebo from a kit (a pile of wood that requires a good deal of work) 30% done
Bought a barn fan to keep cool, it died
Loaded fan back into 79 Ford, then ford died 1/2 way to the store. No spark, msd crapped out= tow to garage
Now going out to dinner
Happy 4th

[plastikosmd]

Some assembly required! Base done and start walls
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[plastikosmd]

Walls done and taken down, waiting on tub to move them out

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[ironchop]

...
Loaded fan back into 79 Ford, then ford died 1/2 way to the store. No spark, msd crapped out= tow to garage...

That's not good. The whole reason to update the ignition from that dura spark crap is to make it more reliable.



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[plastikosmd]

Agree, will see what issues are

[plastikosmd]

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Still got roof to do and some electrical

[El Camexican]

Agree, will see what issues are

I’m hoping the fix is a fresh 427 SOHC engine :naughty:

[plastikosmd]

Lol, i love the 557 in it
I am thinking fuel injection next. I have to figure out the twin tank setup and how to run it

[El Camexican]

Lol, i love the 557 in it
I am thinking fuel injection next. I have to figure out the twin tank setup and how to run it

Did Ford make something that bolts on, or would that be 100% aftermarket?

[plastikosmd]

460 80 over and then stroked. D0VE block, converted to 4 bolt main. First time I stomped on it, popped out 3 freeze plugs ( still some flex in that block!). So tapped it for solid plugs, it never sees cold weather anyway

[El Camexican]

460 80 over and then stroked. D0VE block, converted to 4 bolt main. First time I stomped on it, popped out 3 freeze plugs ( still some flex in that block!). So tapped it for solid plugs, it never sees cold weather anyway

I recall reading that partially filling those blocks with Devcon liquid steel was a must for serious drag duty.

[plastikosmd]

As my weekend hauler in the summer, I wasn’t sure about cooling issues. The solid plugs seem to be holding. I also went with iron heads that I had opened up 2.02/1.79 iirc and then ported. Less reliability issues tho this spark thing surprised me

Update: distributer gear got eaten

[Shep1970]

Nice gazebo plastikos, the roof looks like it’ll be “fun” to put together. All cedar and precut, with hardware? Price tag if you don’t mind me asking? Guessing $4,500 give or take?

Ive been in the market for one but it may be cheaper to go that route then start from scratch.

Oh and for you coon lovers out there, this one was stuck in the wifes dumpster at work. All the trash has been piled outside of it cuz the ladies were to scared to go near it..... all it needed was a trash bag or two to get out/ has been stuck there for three days:cry: I freed him today though 253423 253424 I think he fell through the old plastic covers when empty and got trapped in.

Shep

[plastikosmd]

Shep , u are right on target, 4700 or so. Some panels, some precut and some bare wood. All cedar
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[DAM shop]

Had the 5 yr old grandson out on the 70 today. Will have to post up a video next time. He did well I wish there was an easier brake he could work. Anybody have any ideas? Small hands make it hard to reach and squeeze the lever.

[3 Wheel Drive]

You can fab something up yourself similar to this foot brake or buy all the parts and bolt em on:

http://www.hondaatc70.com/footpegs--footbrake-and-shifters.html

[knappyfeet]

Took a ride this evening on the FZR that will probably be my last as my back just can't handle that riding position very long. Tonight was better........I got nearly 50 miles in with little discomfort......... a good day mainly on back roads!!

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[plastikosmd]

Started rehab on a thd twin Wisconsin

I should just part it out but I will see if I can make a runner

it has a nice pto but I would have to cut down crank a bit
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[El Camexican]

Checking out this antique snowplow.

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[Rob Canadian]

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Pulled it out of storage. Rear brake is dickered. Axle has play and bent. Going to toss one in the rear. Used straight axle. New bearings and seals. Also change the gearing. Up 1 tooth on the front.

[plastikosmd]

Made up some linkages and hit up the scrapyard for some parts to make a runner.
https://s26.postimg.cc/r0y00es1l/694_AB792-0283-4_AA4-_B004-21_C795369_DB6.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/88m4wtvn9/)
Got it spinning, a lot of afterfire and some backfire. Found the exhaust valves stuck open (common in this motor)
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So now it seems the timing is 180 off or maybe 360 as the intake sounds like the exhaust. Switching the plug wires gets the puff out the exhaust. More to do

[plastikosmd]

Ok running like a top, I have to time it, cut shaft for pto and add a generator circuit
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Running:
https://youtu.be/O_aFDIgM5pI

[knappyfeet]

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Pulled it out of storage. Rear brake is dickered. Axle has play and bent. Going to toss one in the rear. Used straight axle. New bearings and seals. Also change the gearing. Up 1 tooth on the front.

up 1 up front should be noticeable.

[stoshu]

Just put this away for the night. Good friend wants to sell it and I live on a very busy highway. Second owner and only 30 000 kms. Yes, he said drive it as much as I want. Can’t believe how slow it is compared to my kids EVO.

[knappyfeet]

Just enjoying a Gurkha before the tonights festivities begin


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[El Camexican]

Mi encanta los puros!

[Scootertrash]

Just enjoying a Gurkha before the tonights festivities begin


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What type of festivities? :naughty:


Do you wear a Burka wilst you enjoy yer Gurkha?

[plastikosmd]

Picked up a 8’x8’ chain harrow
Fun implement for the driveway
I probably use a crawler for exercise (for the crawler) but the old allis was able to pull the 400# drag without issue (minus steering on sharp corners)
https://s26.postimg.cc/lmjlhvmwp/060_DEDA8-_BFE3-4_CA4-_A992-_D52_C3_D74561_A.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/nr3yiyoj9/)
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[El Camexican]

Picked up a 8’x8’ chain harrow
Fun implement for the driveway
I probably use a crawler for exercise (for the crawler) but the old allis was able to pull the 400# drag without issue (minus steering on sharp corners)
https://s26.postimg.cc/lmjlhvmwp/060_DEDA8-_BFE3-4_CA4-_A992-_D52_C3_D74561_A.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/nr3yiyoj9/)
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I’m a little surprised that you don’t have paving equipment.

[plastikosmd]

1) I got a good laugh ^

2) good friggin idea

( though I do like the gravel with the crawlers and the multiple pieces of equipment that drip oil )

[El Camexican]

good friggin idea

Except for the smell of the batch plant :lol:

[plastikosmd]

Hit up the local scrap yard to get some parts for the Wisconsin engine, I wanted to add a charging circuit. $30 isn’t too badhttps://s26.postimg.cc/omiksokk9/A27_F0367-_F3_DA-4_A91-_B04_E-1831_D51569_C6.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/5hfbix5w5/)

[knappyfeet]

Hit up the local scrap yard to get some parts for the Wisconsin engine, I wanted to add a charging circuit. $30 isn’t too badhttps://s26.postimg.cc/omiksokk9/A27_F0367-_F3_DA-4_A91-_B04_E-1831_D51569_C6.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/5hfbix5w5/)

Good score!!

[plastikosmd]

Patience , I could use more! Patients tho = vinyl gloves and lots of them

[plastikosmd]

Deleting the 3 Eric church songs from my pandora playlist

[ironchop]

Deleting the 3 Eric church songs from my pandora playlistHmm.... So what's the scoop on this? (I never liked the guy, personally)

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[plastikosmd]

Basically said nra= blame for Vegas shooting

His “data” or opinion is so breathtakingly short sighted that I can’t be bothered to recapulate it. (And I’m not a big supporter of any lobby group ie nra)

He is entitled (and entitled to his opinion.) I’m happier that I know now. I can spend money elsewhere

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2018/07/26/eric-church-near-death-experience-rolling-stone/841099002/

[ironchop]

Basically said nra= blame for Vegas shooting

His “data” or opinion is so breathtakingly short sighted that I can’t be bothered to recapulate it. (And I’m not a big supporter of any lobby group ie nra)

He is entitled (and entitled to his opinion.) I’m happier that I know now. I can spend money elsewhere

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2018/07/26/eric-church-near-death-experience-rolling-stone/841099002/Good call. I'm a gun owner and NOT an NRA member since '96 because they have a habit of betraying us.

Thanks for the heads up!



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[sledcrazyinCT]

Basically said nra= blame for Vegas shooting

His “data” or opinion is so breathtakingly short sighted that I can’t be bothered to recapulate it. (And I’m not a big supporter of any lobby group ie nra)

He is entitled (and entitled to his opinion.) I’m happier that I know now. I can spend money elsewhere

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2018/07/26/eric-church-near-death-experience-rolling-stone/841099002/

What gets me is how so many bash the NRA as buying politicians, but no one ever calls out all the money Big Pharma spends on lobbyists. NRA spending is pocket change compared to big pharma....

[ironchop]

What gets me is how so many bash the NRA as buying politicians, but no one ever calls out all the money Big Pharma spends on lobbyists. NRA spending is pocket change compared to big pharma....And AIPAC too....... Not one word..... They talk about Russian influence but ignore the Israel lobby

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[plastikosmd]

Interesting chart
Not even top 20

http://www.opensecrets.org/news/2017/10/lobbying-spending-hits-historic-lows/

[Arky-X]

Interesting chart
Not even top 20

http://www.opensecrets.org/news/2017/10/lobbying-spending-hits-historic-lows/

Interesting chart but not surprising.
Medical, telecommunications, energy/fuel, government contractors.......We will keep giving you crooked politicians $$$ so we can retain our huge market shares.

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[plastikosmd]

I honestly thought nra would be higher. I guess you are right ^

Nevertheless, later church!

[Rob Canadian]

Well. I took my twins out driving for the first time.
They did ok. Took them into an empty parking lot. Tought them all the controls etc. What to do in a panic situation then let them have the wheel.

They both have there G1. It is a beginners. They are covered under my insurance. No charge.

[plastikosmd]

^ bet it made u feel old!

[Arky-X]

Well. I took my twins out driving for the first time.
They did ok. Took them into an empty parking lot. Tought them all the controls etc. What to do in a panic situation then let them have the wheel.

They both have there G1. It is a beginners. They are covered under my insurance. No charge.

Oh how my kids loved those driving lessons at Dad's School of Aggressive Driving.
We would go to the empty parking lots and I quickly learned they had no feel behind the wheel. I grew up riding 3-wheelers and mowing grass on riding lawn mowers at 10 years old so I had the vehicle control down by the time it was time to drive.

I would set up empty bottles (trash people left behind) and make them drive towards it but they could not hit the brakes until I told them to. I would wait until the last second and yell STOP!!!!
They would run over it the first few times until they got a feel for the pedal.

Then we would do the same thing except I would yell RIGHT or LEFT and they had to swerve around it.
Again, they hit it the first few times but soon got a feel for the response of the wheel.

When we finally hit the road I made them go through a routine of repeating what was in front of them, behind (rear-view), left mirror, right mirror.
They hated that....... 1 car in front and 2 more in front of them.....all clear behind me.......still 3 in front .....clear to the left........clear to the right.....repeat.
When they got used to that I would say, "Left" and they had to tell me car or clear.......they had to know.....not check their mirror and then tell me. It was all about them knowing what was around them at ALL times. If you have to swerve or make a move, you better know.

It was fun and they liked the empty parking lot lessons. We smashed plenty of empty water bottles and beer cans.

[Rob Canadian]

Oh how my kids loved those driving lessons at Dad's School of Aggressive Driving.
We would go to the empty parking lots and I quickly learned they had no feel behind the wheel. I grew up riding 3-wheelers and mowing grass on riding lawn mowers at 10 years old so I had the vehicle control down by the time it was time to drive.

I would set up empty bottles (trash people left behind) and make them drive towards it but they could not hit the brakes until I told them to. I would wait until the last second and yell STOP!!!!
They would run over it the first few times until they got a feel for the pedal.

Then we would do the same thing except I would yell RIGHT or LEFT and they had to swerve around it.
Again, they hit it the first few times but soon got a feel for the response of the wheel.

When we finally hit the road I made them go through a routine of repeating what was in front of them, behind (rear-view), left mirror, right mirror.
They hated that....... 1 car in front and 2 more in front of them.....all clear behind me.......still 3 in front .....clear to the left........clear to the right.....repeat.
When they got used to that I would say, "Left" and they had to tell me car or clear.......they had to know.....not check their mirror and then tell me. It was all about them knowing what was around them at ALL times. If you have to swerve or make a move, you better know.

It was fun and they liked the empty parking lot lessons. We smashed plenty of empty water bottles and beer cans.

I hear you 100%. I drove on Daytona beach when I was 14. My Dad... Yup 100% behind the wheel. No licence. Under age. LOL.

[Rob Canadian]

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Flat track racing tonight. Great time.

[Rob Canadian]

I live in the waterfall capital of the world. Yes Hamilton, ON Canada. So I went to see a waterfall. This is called "Devil's Punch Bowl". This waterfall is only a couple miles from my house.253802

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[El Camexican]

I took up smoking. :cool:

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[Rob Canadian]

I took up smoking. :cool:

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More info please. :)

[El Camexican]

More info please. :)

The build and a video is in bikersville :beer

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/182564-1983-Suzuki-GS1100ES

[knappyfeet]

Nice BBQ the other day for my nieces baby shower. Eating like kings!!


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[DAM shop]

My wife and I went to Colorado last week for a road trip. Set out on Highway 14 out of Fort Collins and all other adventures fed off of that. Went through Evergreen, Cripple Creek, Central city, Eldora amoung other places. The main intention of this trip was to stay away from the crowds. Took mostly 2 lane roads and then some trail heads off of those. Had an awesome time, I get a hackering for the mountains every few years and need to get my fix on and this was the perfect trip.

[DAM shop]

My wife and I went to Colorado last week for a road trip. Set out on Highway 14 out of Fort Collins and all other adventures fed off of that. Went through Evergreen, Cripple Creek, Central city, Eldora amoung other places. The main intention of this trip was to stay away from the crowds. Took mostly 2 lane roads and then some trail heads off of those. Had an awesome time, I get a hackering for the mountains every few years and need to get my fix on and this was the perfect trip.

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[roostin atc]

https://youtu.be/irl89Gmcv8c

[DAM shop]

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Just picked this up for the DaM shop. :w00t:

[El Camexican]

Taking the week off

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[knappyfeet]

Taking the week off

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Very cool.

Where is it?

[plastikosmd]

Finally found an appropriate piece of scrap at the scrapyard to alter this particular project.
This is a forklift jib/boom. Extendable out to 12’ or so. There are models of these that you can pull a pin and they tilt for more height/lift. The prior owner had welded on accessory fork pockets that were at 45° to the factory pockets to mimic the lift feature. While not as convenient in regards to the tilting models, I got it for a good price. The issue is that the accessory pockets were really sized for a much smaller machine and my forks did not fit in the pockets. Now to accessorize the accessory and add on some 36”x 3”x8” by3/8 tube. The 6’ scrap piece is 135lbs.
Today was just cutting in half. Next to clean and weld

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[DAM shop]

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DAM shop sold another one. On to the next two in the shop

[DAM shop]

What ? ..........you thought we wouldn`t notice the TRAILPRO`S ?trailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprot railprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotra ilprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrail protrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailpr otrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprot railprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotra ilprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrail protrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailpr otrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprot railprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotra ilprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrail protrailpro

Hey glamy,
I assume you are talking about the good ( bored and stroked 90 in a Nicolson) and the bad (big bore 110 sitting in a pauter frame) or maybe you are speaking of that Silverado in the background I know you are fond of.

[Rob Canadian]

Drinking beer. I am on holidays now.

Rented a cottage on Lake Huron. About 3 hours away. Leaving at high noon tomorrow. :)

[DAM shop]

So today after work we drug out a 90 we picked up a few weeks back. Wanted to see if had spark, it did and as you all know all we need is spark and fuel for a motor to run. Well after a carb disassembly and cleaning we were riding around the yard. Unfortunately the timing chain is out of adjustment and needs replacing.
On to trike 2, no tires so we thru it in back of the j.d. trailer and hauled it up to the shop. Had spark, didn't even clean the carb on this one, got fuel to the carb pulled the rope she fired up, never would have guessed that one.
You got to love these old 90 and 110's, so simple and basically bullet proof.
Watch out Shortline we are may be catching your yearly trike number.

[plastikosmd]

Contemplated how cheap I am. Instead of throwing out old bed rails I grind and punch the rivets out to make cheap angle iron for non-critical project like the dunnage box on my crane truck
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Another of my “never throw anything out” issues. A bucket of corners trimmed off of projects. There are always these triangles left over and they are great for gussets
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[fieldy]

Contemplated how cheap I am. Instead of throwing out old bed rails I grind and punch the rivets out to make cheap angle iron for non-critical project like the dunnage box on my crane truck.

Another of my “never throw anything out” issues. A bucket of corners trimmed off of projects. There are always these triangles left over and they are great for gussets

There is nothing wrong with you and as i type this i am thinking we could be very closley related. Pure gold you got there! I'm same way.

[83ATC185]

That's not cheap that's using what you've got. I love seeing stuff that most people would throw away turned into something useful.

Now ordering water at a nice restaurant and stealing the lemons from the abandoned tea glasses at the table next to you and making lemonade with the Splenda packets, is cheap. Bonus points for asking them for their lemons while they're still sitting there :lol:

[knappyfeet]

Old bed rails make good angle iron for projects

I keep everything.....you just never know

[plastikosmd]

Amen

Well the wife let me upgrade my boom lift
Sold the trailer model
https://s26.postimg.cc/dsmtc14pl/E4618_A44-6_A51-4_DD6-9_C87-575_AC49_FE2_BF.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Got a 40ft 4wd 2000 jlg for the same money. 3500 hrs, diesel. Weight is 11,600 so if I want to haul it will be a cdl I guess. Still much more convenient for around the farm use. I have hauled the trailer one zero time in the past 3 yrs of ownership
225$ to haul it today 30 miles. Not terrible
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[keister]

Contemplated how cheap I am. Instead of throwing out old bed rails I grind and punch the rivets out to make cheap angle iron for non-critical project like the dunnage box on my crane truck

OR!......

Go to page 6 (post #78) of this thread and explore your other bed rail options.
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/123675-rotax-399-in-a-hard-tail/

[sledcrazyinCT]

Actually took place on Sunday evening. Junior had a blast. His aunt and uncle have been racers for years at the Waterford Speedbowl


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oecjobPzX4A Monster trucks around 3 minutes in

[sledcrazyinCT]

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[Shep1970]

Waterford speedbowl, was this the back to school bash? We use to go there a couple times a yr. spring/fall for these events.
Last I heard they closed? Crud I guess we missed out. Looked like a great time/ can’t believe we missed it....
I’ll keep a better look out for next yr I guess:cry:

Shep

[sledcrazyinCT]

Waterford speedbowl, was this the back to school bash? We use to go there a couple times a yr. spring/fall for these events.
Last I heard they closed? Crud I guess we missed out. Looked like a great time/ can’t believe we missed it....
I’ll keep a better look out for next yr I guess:cry:

Shep

New London Waterford Speedbowl is under new ownership it was closed for a while

good news this was not the back to school bash. I will find out the exact dates of that and let you know.

Any body local that wants to enter the trailer race please get ahold of me. Those are hilarious. Some serious competitors

[plastikosmd]

Love the bus!

[sledcrazyinCT]

School bus races Saturday 25th

[plastikosmd]

Boom lift = tree trimming
Deere always performs though it was hard to drive/see the trails to the stump dump

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[ATCKevin]

Seeing all these tractor and equipment pics made me wanna share what my last few weeks have consisted of. I went from not having any tractors to having two! The old Ford has a very cool history behind it. My father in-law's grandfather bought the tractor when it was only a couple years old and was farmed with until the mid 90s. The tractor had sat out in a hedgerow until I brought it home a few weeks ago. My father in-law gave it to me as a wedding gift haha. A few hours of tinkering and I got it running like a dream. The Kubota I purchased last Friday for CHEAP. Dirt cheap actually because it needed a clutch. I drove it home down the dirt roads and split it the next day. I just got it back together this morning and moved a whole pile of gravel with it. First Kubota I have ever split, seemed far easier than alot of the Deere's I have split in the past.

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[plastikosmd]

^ wow nice

No shop time for a week, cruising Alaska
Can’t wait to fish a bit

[El Camexican]

^ wow nice

No shop time for a week, cruising Alaska
Can’t wait to fish a bit

What species do you fish for up there?

[knappyfeet]

Installed some Love Jugs yesterday to try to help keep things cooler. She's been overheating with the warm temperatures we've been experiencing lately.....hopefully this helps a little.


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[El Camexican]

.........yeah what species are you ?.........are you a snakehead fish ............or the regular guy fish............or are you the wherever go ......there you are .....fish...............or perhaps your a halibut with the 2 eyes on one side ...........fish.......or maybe a FLOUNDER !!......fish ..........or now you hate me ......fish .........or maybe a lake trout in Branson Missouri .........fish

Wham, bam, thank you Glam!

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[RIDE-RED 250r]

Been spending alot of time hanging out with my little brother. His stupid cancer came back and hes been undergoing treatment again these last several weeks. trailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro cancer

[plastikosmd]

^ ugh

Fingers crossed ride


Fish species =king salmon and halibut
Just 2day trips, otherwise chillaxing. First break in a couple years

[knappyfeet]

Been spending alot of time hanging out with my little brother. His stupid cancer came back and hes been undergoing treatment again these last several weeks. trailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro cancer

Gosh I'm sorry to hear that. I hate cancer.

God be with your brother and your family

[Shep1970]

School bus races Saturday 25th
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Upset there’s no fried dough w/pizza sauce though:beer

Shep

[GeoCubed]

Today I put New Kenda Bear Claws on th front of my 2003 Honda Recon. Next I put handlebar mounts on th Recon & my 85 Honda 250SX for Garmin eTrex Vista GPS units. I love th old skool GPS units as trip computers. Then I "repaired" the Recon seat with spray on Plasti-Dip. She only had a tiny section of seat damaged. I put on three coats. It's my first time trying this. I hope it works. I plan on riding the Recon tomorrow locally.

edit: The Plasti-Dip did work and adhered to the exposed seat foam. I did ride the Recon today for 5+ miles in deep woods that are mountainous, swampy, muddy & rocky. The Bear Claws up front did very well. I did two small river crossings later also. That washed some mud off the quad. My GPS batteries crapped out while riding in the first few minutes. I powered it back up & it lasted a couple of miles. I had a Good Day Today! :cool:

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[El Camexican]

Been spending alot of time hanging out with my little brother. His stupid cancer came back and hes been undergoing treatment again these last several weeks. trailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro cancer

So sorry to hear this Joe. We’ll keep him in our thoughts and prayers.

[ironchop]

Been spending alot of time hanging out with my little brother. His stupid cancer came back and hes been undergoing treatment again these last several weeks. trailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro cancerThat's some bullsh*t

I hate cancer



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[Rob Canadian]

Been spending alot of time hanging out with my little brother. His stupid cancer came back and hes been undergoing treatment again these last several weeks. trailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro cancer

FU CANCER... I wish it could be banned.

I know this is a forum. But we are family. Chin up. Sending positive thoughts your way.

[Rob Canadian]

Welp. Just came off my week of vacation on Lake Huron. Weather was good. Rented a cottage for $1400.00 CAD for the week. It had a nice open area on the main level. Basic cable, wifi, 2 bathrooms,3 bedrooms. city water and sewer. We were not right on the water but just across the road from the water. Beach pics are from just down the road with the sand. I know some pics will be sideways. Sorry about that. Looks good when I post. :lol:

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[knappyfeet]

Awesome!!.......looks like a great location to spend the week.

[stoshu]

Just finished burying my shop cat. 26lbs of pure evil. Spent his nights hunting in the farm fields behind my house. My dogs found him last night five feet from the only tree back there. Coyotes are out of control around here. Gonna miss him. Planted an apple tree over his grave.

[El Camexican]

Just finished burying my shop cat. 26lbs of pure evil. Spent his nights hunting in the farm fields behind my house. My dogs found him last night five feet from the only tree back there. Coyotes are out of control around here. Gonna miss him. Planted an apple tree over his grave.

That sucks man, sorry to hear it.

[ironchop]

Sorry to hear about your cat. He looked awesome.

Coyotes are bad around here. Legal to shoot in Kentucky too I believe. I worked with a guy who said he hunts coyotes at night with a full night vision scope setup on a AR15 .

I live in a rural area so we have bears and big cats, and feral dogs crossed with coyotes here as well and people losing pets to coyotes is now very common even in towns and larger cities.



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[fieldy]

Maybe the pythons and boa constrictors will eliminate all the coyotes.

[plastikosmd]

Ugh

Sorry to hear
Time to thin the pack of coyotes

[GeoCubed]

Just finished burying my shop cat. 26lbs of pure evil. Spent his nights hunting in the farm fields behind my house. My dogs found him last night five feet from the only tree back there. Coyotes are out of control around here. Gonna miss him. Planted an apple tree over his grave.

Sorry about your pure evil cat. Nice one planting the apple tree!
Definitely time for some coyote hunting.

[knappyfeet]

Sorry about your kitty.....looks like a cool cat!

Cats make good shop buddies.....they don't bug and they are just there.

[Shep1970]

Couldn’t Amagine loosing our cat:(. Very sorry to hear.
About 8 last night our cat was at the door waiting to get in/ son let her in then went to brush his teeth/ well he exits the bathroom and just happened to look down and there was a little fist size bunny staring back at him. Luckily it was ok/ we trapped it in a cook pot to bring back outside. Friggan cat!!!! But ya gotta love em......
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[Jaywood1207]

Couldn’t Amagine loosing our cat:(. Very sorry to hear.
About 8 last night our cat was at the door waiting to get in/ son let her in then went to brush his teeth/ well he exits the bathroom and just happened to look down and there was a little fist size bunny staring back at him. Luckily it was ok/ we trapped it in a cook pot to bring back outside. Friggan cat!!!! But ya gotta love em......
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Shep

The bunny was probably more terrified being put in a cook pot than being caught by your cat. :D

[El Camexican]

Using my porting tools to repair a pre-1956 Buffalo Ironworker for a supplier.

She’s a beast to say the least!

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[plastikosmd]

Cool machine
I thought of getting a mechanical but went with hydraulic. What was the issue with it?

[El Camexican]

Cool machine
I thought of getting a mechanical but went with hydraulic. What was the issue with it?

Unless you were thinking of changing career paths and getting into high-volume metal production, you made the right choice by going with the hydraulic. They are so much simpler and way, way, way safer if you have people in the shop that can get at them without proper training.

The issue with this one is that some one during the past 60 some years decided to start greasing the mechanisms rather than using the proper heavy duty mineral oil. This caused the mechanism that releases the punch following a head to lock up and continue cycling with the machine and not stopping

It was purchased by my buddy/supplier about 10 years ago from P/H Crane After he did some work for them. It had been sitting outside for an unknown period of time prior to that.

They had tried to contact Buffalo for a service manual five or six years ago and an issue came up that I’m not going to discuss until I hear both sides of the story, but I really doubt that it is true having spoken with the owner and his wife numerous times this past few weeks. They really do seem like nice people.

I don’t know all the proper terms, but basically there is a counter balanced pawl that is supposed to allow the ironworker to cycle without activating the punch mechanism and the pins that move it into the engaged position seized up with dry grease and scaled surfaces and held it in the active position.

I polished the pins as well as the internal doors and everything looks like it will work fine now.

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[Shep1970]

“Attempting” to cast a kicker- just wish I was brave enough to cast steel (someday). I don’t feel confident that the splines will stay though- but “maybe” if someone had a broach for their lathe......(not pouring until 4 ish)
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[plastikosmd]

Recovering from a cold post vacation but rallied ( Advil, Diet Coke and espresso) to go get rest of sawmill, the base that sealed in concrete. New jackhammer did great
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[El Camexican]

“Attempting” to cast a kicker- just wish I was brave enough to cast steel (someday). I don’t feel confident that the splines will stay though- but “maybe” if someone had a broach for their lathe......(not pouring until 4 ish)
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Shep

Super cool! I'd love to see what you could do with a hammer forge.

[plastikosmd]

Set up a 6” diameter chunk of UHMW-PE to make some bushings but this cold/flu is kicking my butt, so back to bed. Waste of a good afternoon!
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[Shep1970]

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And the splines didn’t work out.....:rolleyes:
Thanx for looking,
Shep

[knappyfeet]

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And the splines didn’t work out.....:rolleyes:
Thanx for looking,
Shep

That's a good try Shep!.......

Are the splines cast at the factory or were they like forged or something? Either way your attempts always turn out winners down the road.

[Shep1970]

The splines are machined in afterwards, with a costly machine tool I’m guessing.
Aluminum won’t work as a kicker if it could I’d just use the kickshaft in the sand then remove the knuckle while pouring and molten alum would form perfectly around it.(then remove) Sadly the alum would just strip out on kicking over I’d amagine.
Tried looking on that utube, there’s not many vids on inner spline machining.

Shep

[plastikosmd]

Ok got the charging circuit up and running on my Wisconsin thd project. Dunno what i am gonna do with the darn thing! Today, a flywheel change and putting in the stator and various rectifiers, etc.
I am getting 34v AC off one wire and 22vDC off another, by the time it filters down it is 7-8vDC to the ammeter (2000 rpm.) Maybe this is a 6v system? Or bad rectifiers etc. this is the 3 unit system and it is hard to find anything about what I should see/read/test.

Running video, after setting timing advance
https://youtu.be/EIHVHJM50i4

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[Shep1970]

I didn’t think I’d get sick of looking at Honda red but I’m getting pretty close to it. Been molding since noonish, 4- done one in the mold in background and still 3 more tonight to finish/pour. I’m using the beer case as a weight the problem is it’s getting lighter as the night goes on:beer
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Finished at midnight. Just a little clean up to do.

Shep