Forum: The Garage
06-19-2012, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,636
drill press
I would first and foremost go to my neighborhood PawnShop, they always have a few, I bought an older style, but barely used Craftsman for 50.00 a few years ago, they have a Delta, and I think a...
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Forum: The Garage
04-19-2012, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,762
I will second it on Mcmaster-Carr, I work in a...
I will second it on Mcmaster-Carr, I work in a shop that does a lot of custom fabrication, small and large for the Nuclear industry, and I order various materials twice a week. Their service is 2nd...
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Forum: Trip Planning
04-03-2012, 04:27 AM
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Replies: 1,202
Views: 207,910
Expats
I was working on a job a few years ago in Taiwan, at a nuclear plant, lovely place to work, the people were wonderful. Anyway, ran into lots of British and American expats who came over on a short...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
04-03-2012, 04:22 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 577
San Fran
Thanks guys. Will look into them. Cliff W. in western Pa.
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
04-02-2012, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 577
San Fran
I had thought of that,but that would entail me having to go 65 miles each way to my Pittsburgh BMW shop, when I can ship from a Kawasaki shop close to the house, and the dealer/mechanic receiving it...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
04-02-2012, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 577
Need advice on San Fran BMW shops
I am planning on shipping the bike, Miss Lindy, to the San Franpsycho area for my sons wedding in June and was wondering which shop has the best reputation for service from anyone who lives out...
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Forum: The Garage
03-25-2012, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,668
Floor
Mine is unique, I used hardened paving bricks. Been parking on it for 12 years, none have sunk or shifted, while it does get dirty, a high pressure wash every summer keeps it looking good.
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Forum: Vendors
11-22-2011, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 639
lock
I gotta have one, just for the coolness, pm will follow later this evening. Cliff W. in western pa.
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Forum: Ride reports
10-29-2011, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 595
touring
That was a wonderful trip, thanks so much. Cliff W.
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Forum: Equipment
08-03-2011, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 910
Boots
The Sidi have always been right-on size wise to me. I have a shorter pair of the Sidi Rain, that I prefer and wear all the time. Have a little higher pair of Sidi touring boots, fit fine, but not as...
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Forum: Ride reports
05-06-2011, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,195
great commercial
I had the good luck to work at the nuclear plant at the southern tip of Taiwan twice in the last 15 years. I skipped the traditional rental car thing, got a bus ride from the Koishung airport down to...
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Forum: Equipment
04-08-2011, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 450
Help cleaning/deodorizing BMG pants
I bought a pair of Pioneer BMG pants off of a fellow inmate to this site, in good shape and all. The only problem is the PO seemed to have indulged in some "herbal therapy", and the pants have a...
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Forum: Ride reports
04-02-2011, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 1,700
Views: 808,617
no jobs
Hey, good luck, I am sure you will learn a lot and have a lifetime of memorable experiences. On the other had tell Kristi that if she gets lonely, to feel free to stop by, and I think I speak for...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-07-2011, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,562
lights
I meant to say PIAA 1100X.
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-07-2011, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,562
lights
Add me to the list of endorsements for the PIAA 100X, love them.
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Forum: The Garage
01-26-2011, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 119
Views: 16,346
bmwcliff
I have 2 large chests from Craftsman, that I was able to get at a huge discount, because they had been returned due to the boxes being ripped, one had 2 small dents in a rear corner, noone will see....
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Forum: Ride reports
12-15-2010, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 7,841
ONE foot
Thanks for your candid-ness, and/or honesty about all the little personal concerns. I too suffer from some arthritis in my left back/hip, and as i consider future travel plans, this is something that...
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Forum: The Garage
09-25-2010, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,609
oil
I have a BMW R1150, which has a dry clutch, and use regular Mobil1, 15W-50 or 20W-50, which is always available at Wally World. Use the same Mobil1 in all the autos, except go with 5W-30.
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-19-2009, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 851
K&n
Have used the air filters on all my cars and bikes for at least 20 years, no problems, quite the opposite, think they add a touch of HP, and easy to maintain. Drive/ride at least 30K miles a year,...
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Forum: Ride reports
04-06-2008, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 5,228
Taiwan
I have been to Taiwan a few times to work at the Maanshan Nuclear Plant in the south at Kenting. Very beutiful island, people are very nice. Had a great time, was able to rent small bike instead of...
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