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    More awesome Honda tech, and no gyro.

    Not so sure about a need for the follow the owner technology but awesome none the less. http://www.businessinsider.com/honda-rider-assist-motorbike-is-self-balancing-never-drop-accident-low-speed-2017-1
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    More stupid people

    Watching the news and realizing that stupidity will never cease to amaze. It's bad enough that some people don't have sense enough to not text and drive but now they're playing pokemon go and getting themselves killed. Two guys walked straight off a seaside cliff while staring at their phones...
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    Why I do my own maintenance

    Not sure how many of you guys go to Jiffy Lube but this may make you think twice if you do. I don't like going to a dealership either but if I do I will inspect it from front to back before I drive off...
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    MPC Scale Model

    Picked up one at Hobby Lobby the other day. Kind of odd as it shows a K1 on the cover with HK0 decals and exhaust but has an auto cover and K0 badges. The kit inside is a K0 but has the HK0 decals also. Anyway, it's been over 30 years since I had my fingers stuck to a plastic model so this...
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    Oil Filter Cutter Tool

    Finally got around to making a filter cutter so I can see what is coming apart in my engines :20:. I know these can be had from many sources but I had enough stuff in my garage to fab one. All I had to buy was a tubing cutter blade so the total cost was under 15 bucks and a few days of idiot...
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    Engine Case Clean/Restore

    I used to use a citrus cleaner and had good luck but I tried a different approach today. Mixed 12oz distilled water with 1oz sulfuric acid (drain cleaner) and 1/2oz phosphoric acid (prep & etch). A 30 second scrub in small sections using this mixture and some fine steel wool worked wonders. I...
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    Zinc Plating

    Spent the day in the shop today trying my hand at zinc plating. I researched all I could and decided to use the vinegar and magnesium sulphate solution seen here and had great results. Very simple and safe. The largest bolt I hit with the buffing wheel and it came out pretty shiny but the rest...
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    Christmas in February

    Santa was a little late but the Grizzly blaster showed up today, and it's big. Still waiting for the compressor to ship sometime this week so I'll be back in business soon.
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    Why some bikes are slow...

    Sometimes it's not poor performance, Just sayin....:crazy:
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    Sears Craftsman Tools ---rant---

    Anyone else tired of their crap? I'm about fed up with their ever changing warranty program or lack of one I should say along with their management who no longer gives a $#@! about customer satisfaction. It's like dealing with Walmart employees. Went in yesterday to have a broken ratchet...
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    What's keepin you warm this winter

    Second season with our pellet stove. Haulin and stackin pellets is a pita but keeps the cost to about 1/4 of propane.
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    For You Oil Guys

    Some interesting reading on oil, I thought so anyway. Too bad there wasn't anything on motorcycle oil but for our old cars there's still some decent stuff out there. Some crap oil to stay away from also. The Petroleum Quality Institute of America
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    Ethanol Haters

    Thought I'd show you guys how I remove that nasty stuff from my gas. Normally I hang the can from the garage rafters with some bungees and a small ATV cargo net but since the move I haven't found which box I packed them in so the B&D Workmate works just as well for now. The tubing is 3/4"...
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    A Better Connector

    Thought you guys might be interested in a better connector for your battery or chargers or whatever. They are powerpole connectors made by Anderson Power Products. I had to find these to adapt a charger for use with an electric mower I picked up recently. They’re only about ¼” wide and will...
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    C200, talk about luck

    Don't know why I started eyeing the C200's but about a month ago I saw one online and said "I got to have one". Well today we were out hitting the garage sales and ended up at a metal recycling yard of all places that was having a warehouse sale. In amongst all the treasures there she sat...
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    Model Airplanes, let's take this outside.

    Did someone say "control line" You got my attention Larry, Ukies were my first love back in the day with my father and brothers. Since dad is gone, I'm the only one in the family who still has the passion. I also have a Cox C/L somewhere in the garage. I have also been flying RC for more than...
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    Anybody see the Elio, I like it

    Saw one of these Elios at the Barrett Jackson last week. I was quite impressed and might consider buying one if they could get their shit together and go into production. Styling is not eye-poping but for $6800.00 it wouldn't bother me to reshoot in a candy color and add some graphics. I'd...
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    The workshop build begins

    Been working on all my other home projects, windows, doors, floors, kitchen and baths and finally found some time to break ground for the shop. It's only 20x20 but will be used mainly for the CTs and model airplanes. Got the excavation and base ready for the pad. Time to find a concrete finisher.
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    I need taller boots!

    NOS Honda Atc70 OEM Motor Atc 70 Engine New From '86 Factory! Pick Up At 46375 One word...BULL
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    Talk about a return on your investment!

    Unopened SEALED Case of 1970 Redlines | eBay 40K and the reserve was not met...Wow!
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