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Forum: Vendors Today, 03:38 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
Thanks! Yep, just got word back yesterday...

Thanks!

Yep, just got word back yesterday from Trim-lok.


The gent told me that super glue can be used on seams, but it's not needed. That's what I was wanting to hear.

And I agree...
Forum: Vendors Today, 03:34 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
...and if you ever run out, I have a 500' roll. :D

...and if you ever run out, I have a 500' roll. :D
Forum: Vendors Today, 03:33 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
Wonderful ride report!!!!! Beeeee-autiful piccys,...

Wonderful ride report!!!!! Beeeee-autiful piccys, my friend! You do have an eye for composition. Looks like some nice riding spots up your way.

:clap
Forum: Vendors Today, 03:31 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
:clap Awesome! Thank you, Mike!!

:clap Awesome! Thank you, Mike!!
Forum: The Garage Today, 03:29 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 243,679
Posted By kirkster70
Thank you very much for your offer, but I don't...

Thank you very much for your offer, but I don't have a fax here. I think I will build a cylinder dolly complete with wheels and a lifting eye. I will also be able to use it for UPS runs. My old...
Forum: The Garage Today, 03:25 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 243,679
Posted By kirkster70
I do have a nice assortment of slings and...

I do have a nice assortment of slings and chokers, but that would require more work to use. I think I will make a dolly of some sort.
Forum: The Garage 05-19-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 243,679
Posted By kirkster70
Yeah, it's actually a good call saying lifting...

Yeah, it's actually a good call saying lifting the cylinder by the cap is a big no-no. My buddy at work who used to be a welding instructor told me the very same thing today.

Thanks for the...
Forum: The Garage 05-19-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 243,679
Posted By kirkster70
Pretty fun tool to play with, isn't it? More...

Pretty fun tool to play with, isn't it? More useful than you could ever imagine and it allows you to tackle big jobs with ease.

I was REALLY bummed out the other day when Dave stopped by and I...
Forum: The Garage 05-19-2013, 09:48 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 243,679
Posted By kirkster70
You and me both! Seems like by time I have one...

You and me both! Seems like by time I have one thing fixed, 3 more things are broken. :lol3
Forum: Vendors 05-19-2013, 09:46 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
WHOA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

WHOA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AWESOME PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Are you a professional photographer? If you aren't, you certainly could be!!! Very, very nice!!!

Thank...
Forum: Vendors 05-19-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
No glue was used. I've been all over Trim-Lok's...

No glue was used. I've been all over Trim-Lok's site and can't see anywhere that they recommend to glue any miters. I have sent in a question to confirm, and I'm waiting on an answer back.

In...
Forum: The Garage 05-17-2013, 02:22 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 243,679
Posted By kirkster70
Alright, in between gigs with a small amount of...

Alright, in between gigs with a small amount of down time. The non-operational gantry has been bugging me. Let's pop the cover and see what's up.
...
Forum: The Garage 05-17-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 243,679
Posted By kirkster70
Sure thing... When I use a piano hinge on...

Sure thing...

When I use a piano hinge on an overhanging lid, I add 3/8" clearance; 1/8" on each end, and an extra 1/8" for the hinge itself.

I have used a straight hinge successfully, but...
Forum: Vendors 05-17-2013, 07:17 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
More BMW piccys! :freaky ...

More BMW piccys! :freaky

http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo77/kirkster70/P1090099_zps8f389115.jpg (http://s363.photobucket.com/user/kirkster70/media/P1090099_zps8f389115.jpg.html)
...
Forum: Vendors 05-17-2013, 07:13 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
Thanks, David! Yeah, hard bags that leak...

Thanks, David!

Yeah, hard bags that leak are pretty useless to me. I'm sure I'm not the only one that feels this way. :D
Forum: The Garage 05-17-2013, 03:33 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 243,679
Posted By kirkster70
I can see you huddled in there now. :rofl ...

I can see you huddled in there now. :rofl


My wife had a pretty awesome idea...


Put you up in the camper. Heat, AC, fridge, shower, hot water, electricity, wifi, and a large window for...
Forum: Vendors 05-16-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
I end up making one custom mount for the exhaust...

I end up making one custom mount for the exhaust side to clear the pipe. I TIG two pieces of 1/4" aluminum angle together to form a "Z".
...
Forum: Vendors 05-16-2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
This is the gasket I will now be using on KP3...

This is the gasket I will now be using on KP3 bags. It is also made by Trim-lok, just like the gasket on the KP2s. It is also a high-quality EPDM rubber.

I had a customer with some water...
Forum: The Garage 05-16-2013, 06:45 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 243,679
Posted By kirkster70
Next week, isn't it? Don't forget bear...

Next week, isn't it?

Don't forget bear repellant. :D
Forum: Vendors 05-15-2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
Lowers fully welded... ...

Lowers fully welded...

http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo77/kirkster70/P1090086_zps298d0266.jpg (http://s363.photobucket.com/user/kirkster70/media/P1090086_zps298d0266.jpg.html)
...
Forum: Vendors 05-15-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
A bright and shiny 2013 with less than 100 miles...

A bright and shiny 2013 with less than 100 miles finds its way into the garage. :D

http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo77/kirkster70/P1090084_zps0a92c797.jpg...
Forum: The Garage 05-15-2013, 01:16 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 243,679
Posted By kirkster70
Nothing really exciting, but I upgrade the...

Nothing really exciting, but I upgrade the come-alongs on the gantry.

http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo77/kirkster70/P1090077_zps46367706.jpg...
Forum: The Garage 05-15-2013, 01:04 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 243,679
Posted By kirkster70
I've seen some guys do it and I think it would be...

I've seen some guys do it and I think it would be pretty neat-o torpedo. Just need to allocate time to do it!! :D
Forum: The Garage 05-14-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 243,679
Posted By kirkster70
:rofl I'm still alive. Just busy over...

:rofl I'm still alive.


Just busy over here, now!...

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=878499 (http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=878499) :clap


I still have a...
Forum: Vendors 05-12-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
Nice work, Jim! Looks like the M6 hinges...

Nice work, Jim!

Looks like the M6 hinges are a perfect fit! :clap
Forum: Vendors 05-12-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
Thanks! Not as of yet. Shoot me some dimensions,...

Thanks! Not as of yet. Shoot me some dimensions, and I can make any size you want.

Thanks again

- Kirk
Forum: Vendors 05-11-2013, 03:04 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
:clap Awesome! I'm glad you like it! :D ...

:clap Awesome! I'm glad you like it! :D

:freaky
Forum: Vendors 05-11-2013, 03:04 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
Sorry, but I have made the decision to no longer...

Sorry, but I have made the decision to no longer fabricate racks or install panniers or top boxes for anyone until I have an LLC in place to prevent any possible liability issues.

From here on...
Forum: Vendors 05-09-2013, 12:07 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
:clap Those are some FINE creative...

:clap


Those are some FINE creative writing skills you have, my friend!!!


I felt like I was there watching the elephants!

:freaky
Forum: Vendors 05-09-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
Thanks, man! I appreciate it! After...

Thanks, man! I appreciate it!


After getting the openers, I found that Brown Mfg (the people who produce StarrX openers) will also laser etch or screen print whatever you want on the opener....
Forum: Vendors 05-08-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
Today was a great day in Rookie Pannier...

Today was a great day in Rookie Pannier Fabricator land. :D

http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo77/kirkster70/P1090061_zps766db72f.jpg

Using the corner notcher like it's supposed to be used....
Forum: Vendors 05-08-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
I wish I would have known that. I could have sent...

I wish I would have known that. I could have sent you some 1/4" I.D. x 5/8" O.D. stainless/rubber sealing washers.
Forum: Vendors 05-08-2013, 03:35 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
It's the least I could do. I sent you the M6...

It's the least I could do. I sent you the M6 version as it fit your lid better. They are 10MM narrower overall. That's the size I will continue to stock. M8 is stronger than needed.
Forum: Vendors 05-07-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
Let's see if this dumb electrician can learn a...

Let's see if this dumb electrician can learn a new trick...

http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo77/kirkster70/P1090053_zpsca51c3ca.jpg

Brent's lids scribed at bend marks, and laid out with...
Forum: Vendors 05-07-2013, 03:24 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
Thanks, Jim! Those R1 bags look like a small...

Thanks, Jim!

Those R1 bags look like a small hotel. :D


The bags on the DL are the same dimensions as yours - only one inch taller. :lol3

Your goodie bag should be arriving today.
Forum: 2 smokers 05-06-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 421
Posted By kirkster70
I had that exact bike in red. It was my first...

I had that exact bike in red. It was my first bike ever at age 12. I paid $10 for it and dragged it 2 blocks home in boxes.

Everyone scoffed at me for buying it.

3 weeks later, my 12 year old...
Forum: Vendors 05-06-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
Whew! THAT was a full day! :clap Time...

Whew!

THAT was a full day! :clap

Time for some jalapeno poppers and a beeyah! :freaky

http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo77/kirkster70/P1090051_zps93a2a491.jpg

With any luck,...
Forum: Vendors 05-06-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
Good Union Brother Murray's bags assembled... ...

Good Union Brother Murray's bags assembled...

http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo77/kirkster70/P1090036_zpsee5c4f21.jpg

To go on his DL1000...
...
Forum: Vendors 05-06-2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
Thanks, Bob! You're welcome by anytime!

Thanks, Bob!

You're welcome by anytime!
Forum: Vendors 05-03-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,563
Posted By kirkster70
Thank you very much for the offer. Maybe in the...

Thank you very much for the offer. Maybe in the future I will take you up on it. Right now I'm just busy enough to where I'm not stressed out, and it's still fun. If I had a website, I probably...
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