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Would have been nice to know these details before the web existed as well as forums. lol. Grew up in the BMX age when feet movement was quite acceptable and road bikes were for skinny fancy pants riders. lol. I did grow older and read enough to know the benefits clips provide riders and...

Dropped a couple of bills on a Delta 10” 2000 professional with stand from older fella that didn’t use it and clearing out to downsize. Now my FIL has table saw envy. In reality, I use a Mastercraft 10” chop saw 95% of the time simply because the work I’m doing around the house is rough...

HD needs help in making new and exciting products instead of special, really special, one of some, new paint models. They are losing the dentist weekend wannabe market share. Pointing to failed DEI initiatives is only an excuse for a brand losing market share in a very competitive market...

Thoughts on government tariffs for Chinese EV imports?

A couple of reasons for this with a Sportster. One is over filling the oil tank and most common. The second is the umbrella valve seals get old and don’t allow the oil to flow. Ends up going through the vents. A little bit does go through the vents all the time but, most stock air breathers...

Yeah, the Forester with manual is only on the base 2.5 but, it’s still fun to row the gears over the cvt. The XT turbo does have some get up and go. I’ve had a couple of Foresters and they put up with a lot. Even the CVT has programmed shifts to “pretend” to behave like a traditional auto...

Miss the days when differences in politics could be debated without resorting to name calling or labeling. Policies should be debated on their merits instead of dramatic predictions of failed outcomes. Government can run deficits to build infrastructure. It makes sense. However, they...

It dawned on me recently that I’ve become the person I frowned upon during my 20s. I would see grey haired old dudes driving their cool cars and motorcycles slowly or kept in their garage to polish them more than operating them. I took the Spitfire down the Niagara Parkway yesterday and had...

It really doesn’t affect your premium all that much. The key is, the value to replace it. Even if you say it’s worth $10k and it’s a total write off and they can find a road worthy replacement for $2k, that is all they will pay out anyways.

I have family in Windsor retired from Chrysler and they typically get the latest toys from Stellantis. For all the dog breakfast models they have owned and cherished over the years, not one of them would chance having an eco diesel. I don’t mind Dodge trucks but, I’d stick with their Hemi...

Kids are grown so it’s just the wife and I. Down to one bike but, the missus doesn’t ride with me nor does she want to ride herself. A few close calls and a couple of good friends perishing affected confidence. I don’t ride as much as I’d like but, still get to noodle around. It’s just...

M1 expires in 90 days. Just make sure it is valid for the entire time you ride. You must follow the restrictions of the license everywhere you travel in the continental USA. Your insurance will cover you within the coverages you’ve purchased. I would check the state laws you plan to travel...

I managed a call center and can say there are very good reasons to have call center agents at the office. Especially as they learn their role or cross training and having a supervisor or Team Leader close by to coach during a call or take over a call escalation when needed. Remotely, the agent...

I equate the move from clutch to auto shifting to comparing vinyl records to Spotify/Apple. There are various stages in between like reel to real, 8 track, cassette, CD etc. But, vinyl still lives and appreciated by many demos from young to vintage.

All makes have their good years and bad years. Here is a video that has some sound advice on which to avoid and others to consider in the used market.

Depends on my own needs. If it’s occasional driving for towing a trailer for example, I’m good with an old work horse that has the usual high mileage wear items up to snuff. Old Cummins diesel pick up with 500k on the clock with a newer transmission and no rust for a cheap price? I’ll take a...

I ride for fun and enjoyment. If it’s uncomfortable, I look for another mode of transportation. I’ve ridden when it’s stupid hot and colder than heck for various reasons but, I don’t look forward to it. lol.

Other than water cooler fodder, politics has become a reality TV show where the players are paid in a similar manner. It might be even a little more transparent as political donations are known. Opinions vary and anything posted only affirms the poster’s point of view. There is no...

I’m no fan of Trump but, I try to view things as if the shoe was on the other foot. This plays to Trump’s benefit as it works its way through the legal process and election approaches. The dems cannot win based on the issues or policies so, they try and remove the competition by any means...

Ah to be young and full of myself and have all the answers to the world’s problems! And to see the evolution of language to make a statement and clap back against opposing points of view. Protests, cancel culture, woke, red pilled, shame! outrage, cultural appropriation, reparations, racism...