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Something that helps with design/analysis paralysis is to commit mentally to building the thing at least twice. The first one is to just try things out, with no regard for aesthetics. The second one is to take what you learned from the first one, tweak it so it works better, and then maybe make...

In terms of things to see, Dublin was chock full of pretty girls when I was there.

Does yours use a regular 15A plug? I've only got 15A circuits in the garage to work with, and I wasn't clear if the larger units require a 20A circuit (eg: the cheapo PowerFist fluxcore machine has a max amperage draw of 23A. Even the mini stick machine has a max draw of 20A, but has a 15A plug...

I'm pretty sure I've seen that mini welder on sale for $90 before, and would consider it a disposable learning tool. The accessories like helmet, gloves and clamps will probably add up to be more than the welder itself.

Hmm. I'll have to think about that, as it would require joining Facebook. GTAM fills all of my social media needs - there's nothing quite like a regional motorcycle forum to get your home renovation tips, tax advice, and welding guidance.

Since welders have come up a couple of times in the context of the luggage rack topics, would this microscopic 120V stick welder be a suitable starting point for moving beyond bolt-together fabrication methods? I don't have 240v in the garage, hence the 120v. Storage space is a primary concern...

Removing the top plate and leaving the uprights in place would be convenient if you want to grab the whole thing and take it into the hotel with you without fumbling with unstrapping the bag, but might not be worth the effort. Personally, I'd probably just glue the top plate in place as...

If you want the top plate to be easily removable, you could have two small forward-facing pins or flat plates attached to the front of the uprights, which hook over the front edge of the slots in the plate. Combine those with some sort of attachment mechanism to the rear tubular steel bar to...

I have a Woodcraft stand that uses two small pins under the forks. It is very stable and secure, assuming you have holes in the bottom of your forks. I was a bit skeptical until I watched a bunch of videos of it in use, but you can safely remove the axle and front wheel with it...

Depends on the currency. My day job pays more than enough for all of my needs, so everything else I do with my hands is basically a hobby. Hobbies pay in self-satisfaction rather than money, so there is some value in building that $2 shelf out of $10 of lumber if what I want is to feel good at...

A shallow entry line tends to promote more of a decreasing-radius experience, regardless of whether the corner is actually decreasing-radius or not. You enter shallow and fast, and often have to tighten up your line mid-corner when you realize that you're running out of room for the speed you're...

The bulk of the premium is for mandatory Accident Benefits coverage, which pays for your medical care in conjunction with OHIP when you are injured. So the portion of this quote related to the risk of the specific vehicle is tiny in comparison to the portion of the quote related to risk of the...

I hang my bicycles horizontally in the garage with two pulley systems, which works but is kind of a PITA. One alternate scheme that I considered was a 2x4 frame/shelf suspended from the joists by a hinge on one end, and a pulley on the other. Loosen the rope to drop one end of the shelf so it...

You can invert the bike and hang it by the wheels instead of from the frame if you need to get the bike really close to the ceiling, or if the alcove ceiling is slanted and interferes with the handlebar width. You can also strap the wheels to a broom handle like a rail to keep them inline.

Yup, that's very roughly the same coverage that the 1st gen VStrom fairing provides if you take the windscreen off. Keeps wind off the body, but leaves the helmet in clean air.

I've tried a bunch of different things. A MadStad adjustable bracket mounted on top of some steel angle iron raises the stock screen by probably 8" or 10" and helps a lot, but I still need to lean forward a bit too much to get within the calm air bubble. I've used that setup on a couple of...

One thing that doesn't show up on the spec sheet is the nature of the engine's vibrations. I get along really well with the vibes of the Suzuki 650 V-twins. I've spent a lot of time on various Kawasaki parallel-twins, and I like them much less for extended rides; that particular p-twin buzz...

My VStrom 650 was only good for about 45 minutes on the stock seat until I constructed a ridiculously wide touring seat. And I could only completely solve the characteristic helmet buffeting by removing the windscreen entirely. I had a similar buffeting experience with the Tracer 900 GT screen...

XSR900 owner's manual calls for oil every 6k, filter every 12k. Ninja 300 and Z650 owner's manuals call for oil and filter every 12k