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No drugs, no shortcuts. A lot gym hours and putting the fork down. Firt guy probably couldn’t run to the end of my driveway. I couldn’t bench 115 pounds. Second guy ran a 10k at 50. Bench pressing my own weight. And more importantly, I feel good.

Colossal idiot here - it was the Kill switch. I never use it, but had inadvertently hit it and - when she didn't start, that put be into a mental spin...which for me isn't a productive state of mind. Thanks to everyone for the assist. Now, if the temps will lower a bit, I'll get back to riding.

Nothing in your coolant or oil, I would suspect it is just local condensation contaminating the oil and sequestering in the PAIR galleys.

How long since you toggled the kill switch?

Those who succeed come to realize they have effectively made a lifestyle change, and it is to be maintained as such. The benefits are not just physiological, but psychological as well. You did this--no one did it for you. Savor the sense of satisfaction and well-being--you earned it. Resist the urge to look critically upon others who have not your sense of commitment and dedication (despite any obvious need on their part); but, rather provide quiet yet competent influence by continuing to lead this lifestyle of healthy example. Congrats, and carry on!

This makes more sense here than anywhere else in the world.

Sounds like you might have some good friends.🤣 I had trouble starting my Stihl Blower a few days ago. Turns out I couldn't remember which way the on/off switch was supposed to go. I absolutely hate when they use symbols instead of words. "I" on one side and "O" on the other. How hard is it to put the words "on" and "off" on a thumb switch?

Time to dual! Purses at 20 paces! Maybe for you two, it could be syringes at 20 paces. LOL

Luckily it rarely lands, joke's on them. Or if it seems like it could, deploying weaponized autism can be fun.

Sorry about your ego. I didnt say - or in my mind even imply that people who get there a different path are less. I just shared MY path. You chose to be offended by it.

That's African American buddy. 😉

Finally got a seller who gave me what I asked. Got the 5k I was looking for.

2000 Suzuki VZ800 (aka Marauder). 29k miles. The Good - starts and runs well. Shifts ok at the 15mph or less I rode it. Bodywork is reasonably good / straight. After market seat. Thats about it. The bad - forks are HEAVILY blown - and have been for some time. Im not sure about the rear shock either. Brakes are HEAVILY contaminated. Im shocked the damn thing stopped when he rode it here- literal grease/oil on the rotor and pads. Chain'n sprockets needed replacement in 2006. Tires likely too. I "think" the frame is straight but the bolt on t-bar style handlebars sit tweaked in the triple. Knocked around during a fall I'm sure - cant guarantee bars are straight. This is one if no one wants it will go for scrap. Whoever buys its will get a title and " for parts only" BOS - do with it what you will. I'm genuinely scared to sell it locally because someone might actually try and ride it as is... If you can do labor yourself and spend some time with it - you could make a decent riding reliable bike out of this. Some investment would be required. $100 bike + $250 doc fee and tax for your location.

possibly the kill switch,as xxitanium says . are you trying to start it with the bike on the centre stand with the sidestand up. is it in gear and side stand down,is it in neutral and sidestand down but neutral light not on .if so its a faulty neutral switch . Just checked on my 99 model with bike in gear and sidestand down.the fuel pump still cycles .

LOL, Mike slept on my couch one night and that had a profound affect. On my emotional state and my bung hole

Great job! It takes a lot of commitment to do what you did and are doing.

New Blower motor from RockAuto runs from $18 to 49. Additional $10 for the blower motor module. Blower motor relay is $8.50 to 22. How much time have you spent on this already?

Sounds like a great way to create an adventure. Post often so we'll have a clue where it and/or you died along the way.

I mean were in the same country lol

On my carbs the needles look like the one on the left. If I remember correctly, there is also a small washer? Hold the tip of a soldering iron on the alloy part holding the pin on both sides of the float, just don't touch the float.

Sad. I like eggs. Can do alot with a boiled egg. If you let them go weeks beyond stale date, there are other uses for them. edit to add: they really explode if you shoot 17hmr.

Did it really take him that long or was that just your perception? 😃

This thread changed my life. I realized that there's a way that Moriah approaches some discussions, particularly technical, that I always chose to hear as negative. Today I decided to stop. It was a huge improvement. We can choose to make the best out of every perceived negative experience, like this, or not.

No drugs, no shortcuts. A lot gym hours and putting the fork down. how does that compare to the dribble you just posted

the fact that the person who has been broke all his life chose to get angry instead of considering the advice shared to him explains why he has been broke all his life and will stay broke. not everyone can communicate with the tact ,diplomacy that someone in lets say a management position has been trained to do. maybe we are just thicker skinned here in aus

Also I never correct grammar or vernacular if it's not intrinsically important to the conversation, but since we're making jokes about it now... Inductive Reasoning: • Definition: Inductive reasoning involves observing specific instances or patterns and then forming a general conclusion or theory based on those observations. • Direction: It moves from the specific to the general (bottom-up). • Certainty: Inductive conclusions are not guaranteed to be true, but rather they are probable or likely based on the evidence. • Example: Observing that several swans are white and concluding that all swans are white (though this is later proven false by the discovery of black swans). • Use Cases: Inductive reasoning is often used in scientific discovery, where observations lead to the formation of hypotheses. It's also used in everyday life when making predictions based on past experiences. Deductive Reasoning: • Definition: Deductive reasoning starts with a general principle or premise and applies it to a specific situation to reach a logical conclusion. • Direction: It moves from the general to the specific (top-down). • Certainty: If the premises are true, then the conclusion in deductive reasoning is guaranteed to be true (provided the logic is valid). • Example: If all men are mortal (premise), and Socrates is a man (premise), then Socrates is mortal (conclusion). • Use Cases: Deductive reasoning is often used in mathematics, logic, and formal proofs. It's also used in situations where a general rule or principle can be applied to a specific case.

I have no idea how you would induce it that way. Which, btw, a smart man would know that this was an inductive process, not deductive. LOL Seriously though, I have no idea if it's the half-empty/half-full way of looking at things, or somehow going through life learning one assumption or the other, or what. I never assume the worst intentions, and am happy to be wrong of ill intent is proven later, while some people do it constantly. I also don't try to assume more than is stated or written, and try to speak with precision because I don't want assumptions made about my words (which happens a lot anyway). Half an hour ago I told a prospective new vendor this: Hey, I want to be clear on something, we've gotten far enough to have this call and for me to show you our infrastructure openly which means I trust you and want to work with you. You can't offend me, and you need to talk to me like I am looking to you for expertise, since I am. You can and should say "your shit is all fucked up" if you feel that. Nothing is off the table from here on out in this relationship, ok? Back to the original topic, I decided on a weight loss strategy at 256 pounds. I got to 210 "without drugs or shortcuts." By eating nothing other than whole plants for 187 days. That means zero oil, zero processed, literal whole plants, period. THEN adding tirzepatide took me to 180-185 ish where I hover and want to lose 10-15 more. Neither Scott nor I intend to put anyone down for a different path.

Hey All, Disconnected the XX (2000 model) from the trickle charger, pushed out of my garage, turned the key and no FI sound. FI light stays on... The cycle won't start and I have no idea what to do. I'm not very mechanical but would like your ideas on what might be going on. Thanks in advance. Mike in Lansdowne, PA

"Should" according to you, and they're often not. I use them almost exclusively. File that "knowledge" away with all your other nutty knowledge because this is part of the reason I use rebuilt almost exclusively; lifetime warranty on rebuilt vs. 1 year on a new OEM. And to get warrantee on the OEM you'll probably have to supply proof that the system was cleaned and that the orifice and filter/drier were replaced, probably with OEM only. Rebuilt always come with the clutch and necessary seals, unlike OEM.

Wow, I didn't know any of that. Maybe if I worked on cars I'd have a clue. I've replaced many compressors and clutches, never with OEM, and none have been an issue. Also, many "OEM" parts for old cars are rebuilt, not new, and could be coming from the same guy who does them for the parts stores. For the extra money spent you get a Ford box and shorter warrantee. And you're wrong about the "big cost" of replacing a compressor, assuming yours needs to be replaced. If yours "tore up" the bulk of the cost will be cleaning and replacing the parts that became contaminated with compressor shrapnel. Most "failed" Ford compressors I've deal with just needed the clutch adjusted or replaced.

Thanks to everyone and especially Carlos. This is your idea come to life.

But your dick get's bigger.

Me first Sons and I are in discussions. Scott, I'll let you know first part of next week.

Yeah, same. I think I'm just giving up the occasional egg treat altogether.

Did you have to cut the cases to get the 38 to fit? 😆

Love you too buddy 😎 We may tell him at some point, but not until he's a bit older and I know that we can trust him with the news. I don't want to end up in a situation where he fucks something up and blames his autism for it. Like my grandson, fucker has been told that he's ADHD kid and now each and every time he screws up, he's just saying "But I have ADHD". Little fuck needs his ass whooped once in a while, but his mum is treating him like a proper wuss. Pisses me off.

Too many wheelies perhaps? I recently replaced some BB wheel bearings. I took the specs off the old ones and purchased genuine SKF off a bearing retailer. Way cheaper than OEM, but not much more than Chinese ebay junk. Anyway, do you think the rustoleum will hold up on the calipers when you bleed them? I have done some rattle can repaint on some parts of the bike but not the calipers for that reason. 🍺

Safety, obviously, third. OSHA not allowed in my place.

Man, the new plugs really seem to perk the 'ol girl up. After it warms up, the idle is kicking up to around 2k? After its warm, and sitting off, a quick tap of the starter button and it pops off immediately. It was never that responsive in my memory. I need to adjust the clutch out a 'tidge

It was higher-end Chinesium metal, not Walmart, but the cushions were not as promised. I had put a five year "anything that happens" warranty on it, which paid us the full cost back ($600) since they couldn't repair it. So it was free, other than the repairs. On top of that it matches everything else much better than it did. I didn't like the colors at all, but loved the function and solid metal.

Hmmm...the dinner and dessert I am preparing tonight for four people will have used a total of 18 eggs. Specifically 16 egg yolks and 2 full eggs. Also at least two sticks of butter. I will rename it Deadly but Delicious.

Let me find a YouTube video on this…. j/k