I don’t see anything ‘amateur’ about that hairdo. Good job @Wingboy!
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What did you do in your garage today..?
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Relax
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I remember when BMW started including free maintenance during the warranty period, the oil change intervals magically increased to 24,000 kms, even though most of the motors were the same as the previous year with MUCH shorter intervals (I think it was 8000). Some of us stuck with the original intervals while others believed 12,000 was acceptable. But definitely not 24,000, unless you didn't plan on keeping it past the warranty. I wouldn't be surprised if all manufacturers including free maintenance play the same game.
Hmm....I knew someone with a 2019 Mercedes, little 2 door convertible, her normal service interval at the dealer was the same, 24,000 but I don't recall it being free for her. In fact, I think it was like $1200 or something like that. I expressed shock and doubt at both the interval and price, but she only cared what the dealer said.
Mikedezo44
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lol reminds me of my grandma continually going back to the dealer for jobs any other mechanic can do at half the price..."but he's a nice guy and shakes my hand" she says...yes, after royally ripping you off.
Mad Mike
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Those add side horsepower! Use them properly and they will scrub off those pesky tread use indicators.Added 4hp with some reflective rim tape today.
Haha! That's a brand spanking new tireThose add side horsepower! Use them properly and they will scrub off those pesky tread use indicators.
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When I'm done hopefully it will look like my some of my other tires.
Many moons ago @regder gave me some knock off hippo hands (thanks again!). I totally forgot I had these and came across them when cleaning the garage yesterday.
The only thing I needed to do was install some grommets in them so I could mount my mirrors properly. Got that done today and have the metal Barkbuster brush guards inside them to eliminate the wind pressure on the levers. These things are pretty sweet and really easy to get the gloves in and out of to operate the controls.
Dorky but effective!
The only thing I needed to do was install some grommets in them so I could mount my mirrors properly. Got that done today and have the metal Barkbuster brush guards inside them to eliminate the wind pressure on the levers. These things are pretty sweet and really easy to get the gloves in and out of to operate the controls.
Dorky but effective!
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sburns
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Well I put on new rear brake pads and did a clutch adjustment.
Also a while back I got a bike lift from crappy tire, I didn't like the way it locks into place. I created my own lift support out of wood I could leave the bike on and remove the lift. (@mimico_polak this is what I was talking about)
Feels safer this way.
Also a while back I got a bike lift from crappy tire, I didn't like the way it locks into place. I created my own lift support out of wood I could leave the bike on and remove the lift. (@mimico_polak this is what I was talking about)
Feels safer this way.
Norcorider
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Bled brakes and clutch on my VFR. Linked brake system is a b**** to bleed, there are 3 nipples at front, 2 at the back and 2 in the middle (one for servo and other for proportionate control valve) and There is a certain order that needs to be followed. Took me the whole day to get it done.
Clutch wasn't building pressure , I had to bleed it thrice .
Bought a brake bleed kit off Amazon, which made it a whole lot easier.
Btw, how do I clean all this gunk on the hub, brake calipers, chain adjustment disc? Years and years of build up.
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Clutch wasn't building pressure , I had to bleed it thrice .
Bought a brake bleed kit off Amazon, which made it a whole lot easier.
Btw, how do I clean all this gunk on the hub, brake calipers, chain adjustment disc? Years and years of build up.
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And of course the effing jack is no longer a danger to your shins. (If given the chance to redesign the human body more meat on the front of the shin bone would job 1)
When I do my car tire swap I just remove the Jack handle so I can’t hook on it by accident.
Relax
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Big thumbs up for not using a chisel on your chain adjuster! At this point, it's one more nut to remove the sprocket and cush for easier cleaning and inspection.
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