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Post by jerryscript on Mar 21, 2015 12:58:52 GMT -6
Seriously though, I'm a right to bear supporter who has a gun safe with 12 weapons it it currently from shotguns to .227s, but I have also gone through a bit of training. 9 times out of 10, you will not be in a position to retrieve your weapon when threatened.
Most criminals attempt to surprise you, they don't walk up to you while holding their gun out, they sneak up on you, or attempt to look unassuming as they approach. When a carjacker appears at your window, he has the gun pointed at your head before you have the opportunity to get your weapon out of your holster or glove box or anywhere. When a mugger sneaks up on you, he has his weapon pointed at you before his presence is apparent. Your best defense is to be aware of your surroundings.
If you are worried about the rare crazy person with a gun shooting up a crowd, then yes, that is what open carry is all about, so long as you are truly ready to pull the trigger and suffer the consequences. No matter what, there will be consequences, both legal and emotional.
Your brain can keep you out of dangerous situations much better than any weapon can get you out of them.
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Post by jerryscript on Mar 21, 2015 11:06:14 GMT -6
Geez Troy you just got the thing in january,,,and you're already talking selling it? Are you making me an offer? Just kidding. Hopefully I will hang on to this one a while. I did have a Puch moped for 12 years, many years ago. The Pacifica could be a keeper too! BTW, I rebuilt the seat with some padding I had available. Three layers, each with a different hardness. Better than stock, but not ideal, which it will never be. There isn't enough space for the proper padding, as the seat frame is too close to the seat surface, exactly where you need it thick. Still, the way it is now, it won't bottom out so easily when hitting a bump or pothole. I've been considering a seat mod myself. It's fine for my daily commute, but longer rides on my days off can get a bit uncomfortable! |
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Post by jerryscript on Mar 21, 2015 11:04:23 GMT -6
I carry the strongest weapon known to man every where I go. It's called the human brain, and it can get you in and out of trouble faster than any weapon ever will. Something to keep in mind, the worst terrorist attack to occur on US soil was carried out with box cutters, nothing more than sharp objects. There are things around you every moment of the day that are weapons, no need to carry a special one with you.
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Post by jerryscript on Mar 20, 2015 12:59:13 GMT -6
I have an old kiddie pool we let the dogs use in the summer. I usually just fill it up with water, then dip the tire in and spin it slowly till I find the leak. I've just been real busy with my new job, I'll get around to it on my next days off hopefully.
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Post by jerryscript on Mar 19, 2015 19:07:37 GMT -6
Funny, it's about the time I'm planning on removing my windshield for the summer. Living in Vegas, the cooling breeze on your body is worth the beating!
I am having a slow leak problem with my rear tire, I have to pump it up every other day. I haven't taken the time to dip it and see if it's the stem, bead, or rubber. I plan on getting new tires once summer gets here, so I'll probably just limp through the next couple of months pumping it up every other day. No issues with the front tire, but the front master cylinder has a leaking plunger, haven't decided if I want to rebuild it or replace it.
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Post by jerryscript on Mar 15, 2015 19:15:54 GMT -6
Somebody get that scooter a burger fast, it's been in hibernation, it's going to be hungry!
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Post by jerryscript on Mar 15, 2015 13:16:35 GMT -6
I just can't see spending close to $4k when I can get similar for around $1k. I mean I realize most Apple products are better quality than my cheapo Android and home built PC, same is true for Sym and Kymco over my Znen, but I saved enough to go on a nice vacation by not purchasing "the best" products. I admit I'll spend a bit more on maintenance for the Chinese scooters over their lifetime than I may on one from Taiwan, but not enough to make up for the initial savings.
And of course, I enjoy wrenching, which is one reason I don't own a cage, modern autos cannot be wrenched on at home without a few grand in diagnostic equipment. Bikes and scooters are the final domain for the home mechanic, other than sticking with decades old cages.
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I am done!
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Post by jerryscript on Mar 14, 2015 16:39:08 GMT -6
Does anyone else find it ironic that Bashan is Bashing on scooters made in Bashan?
I don't think any differently about you for this decision. You are still one of the most helpful people around, and I will always appreciate that! If I had a wife demanding things like this, I would either do as she desires, or look for a good divorce attorney, and I can't afford a good divorce attorney!
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Post by jerryscript on Mar 13, 2015 15:10:21 GMT -6
I have two Znen scooters, a 50cc "Patent Model", and a 150cc SSR branded model. The only stock part I had fail was the head on the 50cc, but that was after installing a BBK and taking my large nephew on a ride (together we were about 125lbs over the GVWR). I will continue to purchase Znen built scooters based on the results I've had with my first two.
SSR is also Lance, basically just a brand they are using to ride the coattails of the automotive SSR reputation.
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Post by jerryscript on Mar 10, 2015 13:44:50 GMT -6
While the standard scooter market may seem to be cooling off a bit, the mobility scooter market is full steam ahead, probably thanks to our growing elderly population. There are some mean looking mobility scooters on the market now, scroll down the page on this link to see some of them, gonna be some bad-arse grandpas out there! www.ebay.com/itm/like/251761797605?lpid=82&chn=ps |
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Post by jerryscript on Mar 9, 2015 11:26:27 GMT -6
Right on, glad you got it running! Good time for some fuel treatment, if you are clogging jets, you may want to do a full flush!
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Post by jerryscript on Mar 9, 2015 11:14:58 GMT -6
Please take the time to teach her how to wreck. This is an often overlooked piece of training I think is VERY important. She needs to learn to let go and slide if she goes down, attempting to hang on to the scooter/bike is extremely dangerous. I know you don't want to scare her, since she's just getting over her natural fear now, but you should teach her the facts. Defensive driving is the ONLY way to drive a scooter, here's my preferred video for scaring new riders, though it is in fact too much for some:
If this rider had been driving defensively, he would have checked the intersection as he approached and entered it, and perhaps would have avoided such a horrible result.
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Post by jerryscript on Mar 8, 2015 10:34:07 GMT -6
How does the intake manifold look? Even a small crack on it can create an air leak that will cause problems.
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Post by jerryscript on Mar 4, 2015 13:13:58 GMT -6
If you just want to check temps when stopped, an oil temperature dipstick is the way to go: linkTake a stick and measure how far you can go down the tube first so you can find one with the appropriate length. You don't want the probe to touch the inside of the engine case, but you want to be as far into the oil as possible, the oil in the dipstick tube may not circulate enough to get accurate readings. Here's a thread where a guy made one himself and spot welded an extension on to a candy thermometer that was too short (I would have spent another $10 to get a properly sized probe myself). xs650temp.proboards.com/thread/16693/temp-dipstick-homemade-simple-cheap |
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Post by jerryscript on Mar 1, 2015 12:40:25 GMT -6
Memories....My first car, I was installing a new stereo, had everything hooked up and was listening to it as I was screwing the dash back in. All of a sudden smoke started to pour out of the dash vents. I was running around yelling "MY CAR IS ON FIRE!" when my dad walked out and calmly unhooked the battery terminals. Turns out I had not grounded properly, and ended up melting the main wiring harness all the way across the dash. My father told me I could spend $150 on a new wiring harness (80s prices), or $20 on some wire and rebuild it myself. I was a teenager flipping burgers a few hours a week, so I chose the $20 route, and learned a much more valuable lesson in the process.
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