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Everything posted by c7fx
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I would first see if you can narrow your seat. Strange as it sounds this can make a big difference. For street riding? I wouldn't sweat lowing your bike a little. I don't think you would really notice it as far as riding. Most people only use 1/4 of the travel in their suspension anyways on the street. Besides 5'6 how much do you weigh?
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I have and from more than just one mfg company
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Why spend 375 plus gaskets time etc to do a half ass job thats only going to get worse over time. If your going to do it do it right.
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I'm selling mine http://www.ohioriders.net/showthread.php?t=86405
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can anyone find video AT&T sucks and doesn't have speed2
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How much did they sell it for, if you don't mind me asking
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I have built one and used a large skid steer. Like everyone else has said lots of dirt if your building safe jumps like table tops you will use lots. Drainage is another thing to think of. Otherwise your track will develop huge holes very quickly and require lots of maintenance. My suggestion is to find some scrap drainage tubes that can be used to help build your jumps. Sometimes construction sites will have scrap that they will give you. I was able to score 4 foot sections. Also talk to local home builders in the area. Many need to get rid of the dirt they dig out. If your close they might save money dumping it at your place. We actually got over 40 dump truck loads free! Finally prepare and map out your track before you waste time and fuel moving dirt around.
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I have a pit-bull forward handle spooled stand 100.00 looks new http://www.pit-bull.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PBMSA&Product_Code=F0043-000&Category_Code=rear_stands
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Another tool that is well worth getting an impact screwdriver. Try getting those phillips head bolts off an old bikes case cover and you will understand
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many are free on line
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Arai crash tested and saved my life. The more vents the louder your helmet will be. I always wore earplugs street or track. Wind noise can get up to over 100dB's even with a helmet on. Arai has a great warranty and replaced everything that ever broke on my helmets.
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a magnetic parts dish pays for itself when looking for a part that fell off the work bench or was kicked across the floor. I metric tap and die kit has saved me so many times If you don't have a compressor for an impact wrench get an electric one another tool not used all the time but worth its weight when needed. a wet/vac
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congrat
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Depends on what you want to do as far as tool boxes. If you want something to carry around get a small metal tool box with a pull out tray. Don't get the ones with the drawers pointless.... You can find them for less than 20 dollars. That is what I had to bring to the track and held everything I needed to tear a bike down to tiny bits. If you want to start with a tool chest sears always have them on sale but any brand will do just make sure the drawers have ball bearings. Remember I have tools that are older than most people on this site and still look and work as good as new. I spent the money once. A lift is not needed but helpful. I have two handy lifts and found myself using them more for storage of my other bike than working on them. It becomes time consuming to get the bike on the lift secured and at the proper height to work on. Also one cant use a front stand on the lift which is most of the time my bikes would be up on both stands when I was working on them. I know I will have people saying I'm wrong and for them its the best thing since sliced bread. I just don't think its a must have thing to have in your garage. Plus they take up space just a thought.
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Tearing down my R6 I use metric sizes 8,10,12,14,17,19,22,32mm and thats about it for sockets/wrenches. I use a few allen's I think 4,5,and 6mm is the most common a phillips screwdriver and a rubber mallet. Bottom line a good metric set will do with a couple duplicate sizes like 10mm and 12 mm wrenches. Buying anything from HF is like buying paper plates use once and toss it away. Also don't expect quality work with sub quality products. The tool set from sears is fine but don't buy the plastic tool box. Those are stupid get a metal box holds more and will take up less space. Finally no shop is complete without a good radio.
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Electricity is a big one. Also the cost
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Check out "the Place" in medina they have a huge showroom with many burning so you can get an idea of the heat and the sound of the blowers etc. Great people and very helpful
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Oh one more thing....tax credit http://www.hpba.org/government-affairs/major-projects/25c-tax-credit
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Running the furnace fan is actually not as good unless you have one of the newest high efficiency furnaces. The blower motors are big energy hogs. Its actually better to get a couple fans. Ceiling fans work great for this or a couple oscillating fans. Great information about the wood. It should sound like a musical instrument when hit together. Wet wood can burn but its a cold heat. Also spend some time and read what wood produces the most heat. I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to firewood but I hate to have a cord of what I call gofor-wood meaning soon as I load the stove I go for more.
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You can search the web for forums on wood burning like . http://www.hearth.com/talk/ I have been burning for 10 years and my monthly heating bill is usually 12-20 dollars and thats for my gas stove and water. If you do it right with dry good wood and a good stove. I usually add wood every 6-8 hours and at night I load the stove before I go to bed. I wake up after 8 hours and the stove is still burning and I just add wood before I get in the shower. If you find yourself adding wood ever 2-4 hours something is wrong. It is a dry heat and its different than anything else. Downside is that it does have a lag meaning you need to wait for the stove to get hot before the house gets warm. Also if you over heat...you will need to wait till the stove cools and probably will need to open a window.Yes its work getting wood and cleaning the ash etc etc. If you don't know what your doing you can smoke yourself out or create a huge mess with ash. I learned a lot with mine and now I have people amazed that they don't smell smoke and its not that dirty. make sure you get a good stove with a blower!!! There has been a lot of cheap crappy stoves flood the market lately. Also if you don't know what your doing contact someone that is certified NFI (national fireplace institute) It makes a huge difference. I have one that draws air from outside to feed the fire and because of this we have no cold drafts just hot air coming from the unit. It heats our 2,000sqft house and my 3 car garage easily. ours usually burns all winter and paid for itself in less than 2 years
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Nice! I don't know why people are acting like its kryptonite its like cutting fiberglass
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:google: seriously do it yourself super easy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEaxMI6Y3Lk
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I'm so sick of the news stating things as fact only to be proven wrong...Watched CNN today I swear they couldn't get the facts right. I feel sorry for everyone connected to this incident bad enough what happened but now we have a bunch of idiots from the news acting like buzzards.