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    Stupidly overpriced motorcycle for sale thread

    Suzuki katana 3 wheeler CA$2,500 https://www.facebook.com/share/1BuDLRgzWo/
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    Any machinists in the house?

    That’s a good call. I expected I was overestimating, under my assumption that metal would be cheaper than it really is, at least at retail. I did some test turning on a scrap of brass last night. Even brass on my little lathe was a long slog so cutting less metal than necessary would save a...
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    Any machinists in the house?

    @Mad Mike did you mean to say 1018 and 303 ARE easy to turn? I just priced this out at Metal Supermarkets. IF I used their calculator correctly. 1018 turned out to was $61.36/lf. I had no idea this stuff was that expensive, even if for minuscule quantity. Gives me a new perspective on the...
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    Any machinists in the house?

    Some knowledgeable folks here! My lift has two arms that take adapters which then fit into the swingarm pivot recess, highlighted here: With the bike mounted it looks like this: I'm guesstimating at dimensions but I think these pieces are about 2" in diameter in their widest aspect. I can...
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    Any machinists in the house?

    I have a lift which uses fittings that go into the swingarm pivot point on both sides. The vendor sells fittings for my road bike and I have these on order. However, I also have three dirt bikes and an old 87 project bike for which the vendor does not list fittings. I have a tiny...
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    What did you do in your garage today..?

    This weekend I framed out the inside of the back third of my shipping container in the hopes of getting some stuff off the ground and creating more space. I was able to do so while accomplishing my goal of not drilling into the walls or floor. I plan to wait until I get fittings for the Abba...
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    What did you do in your garage today..?

    Some chargers have the ability to rescue dead batteries. I had a few batteries that my Canadian Tire 3 port “smart” chargercouldn’t charge and appeared dead. I bought an Optimate charger and was able to rescue them. I have had batteries that the Optimate hasn’t been able to rescue. I’m not...
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    Abba Skylift

    The space bit is exactly the reason I bought this. I don't do anything that I couldn't do with on the centre stand or with my Pitbull stands. Regular lifts like your HF work great if you have a garage and enough space. I don't have either. I'm stuck using a shipping container for my bikes...
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    Abba Skylift

    I don't have a compound slide, but apparently the Sherline lathe I have allows you to rotate the headstock, allowing you to accomplish the same thing. I have to play with that this week. Playdough idea is a good one. i tried to take some measurements with calipers, but didn't have a depth...
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    Abba Skylift

    This is the Abba Skylift: This is what some of their fittings look like. The fittings fit into each side of the swingarm pivot recess. I don’t think I need a 5-axis machine (I had to look up what that is, LOL). To my uninformed eye, all the fittings LOOK like they could be turned, but I...
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    Abba Skylift

    Just bought one and was wondering if anyone here has one and ever thought about making fittings for them. I have some dirt bikes and an 87 CBR that Abba doesn't sell fittings for. I have a micro lathe and mill, and a bunch of tooling that I barely know how to use, but this seems like it...
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    What did you do in your garage today..?

    Spent a few hours trying to resurrect an old lawnmower someone had put out last year. I have a riding mower and a new self-propelled mower but at my cottage I cannot have too many backups- my rider is already out of commission for want of a starter. Looks like fuel isn't getting to the plug...
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    The "Official" Watch Thread and all Things Horological

    Fortunately, I was able to avoid the modding rabbit hole. Out of that , I might never have emerged.
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    building a ramp for a shipping container?

    So, I’ve been thinking on and off about this but hadn’t had time to actually do anything concrete. We had a ton of damage from the ice storms and such and I’ve spent a good part of the last while cutting fallen trees and dropping other ones that need to go. Our lake was also subject to...
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    The "Official" Watch Thread and all Things Horological

    I went to a couple of HBCs when they started liquidation to see if they had any high end G-Shocks marked down. Didn't see anything better than the 25-40% discounts that were regularly offered (although, I think only for watches less than $500?). Were there ever any decent deals on MR-Gs? I...
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    Biker Down First Aid course

    I took the course early this year. I've already forgotten a lot of it.
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    Do you do a pre-flight check before every ride?

    I don't do a check every time I ride. I know I should.
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    Peak Design - 40% Off Sale Motorcycle Mounts

    That's amazing that they paid for the Apple repair. For an iPhone 12, that must have been a substantial amount of money. Good for them! I am indeed cautious with vibration dampeners. None of them claim (understandably) to dampen all the relevant frequencies, so if some of them are getting...
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    Peak Design - 40% Off Sale Motorcycle Mounts

    LOL. I was walking up to second floor in our house and we could hear you roar off down the street. Your car sounds awesome!
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