Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
05-09-2013, 08:31 AM
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Silver CS
Zoom zoom.
http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae294/howell_jd/IMG00034-20130129-1631_zps8888188c.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/howell_jd/media/IMG00034-20130129-1631_zps8888188c.jpg.html)
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Forum: Hacks
03-11-2013, 12:04 PM
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
08-11-2012, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 2,912
Views: 1,205,011
Three thumbs up!
I think that photo from Freakhead has me inspired!
http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae294/howell_jd/IMG00340-20120601-1932.jpg
I have been considering a l'il 50 or 70 for my daughter as she...
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Forum: Hacks
07-25-2012, 03:22 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,542
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Forum: Hacks
06-05-2012, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,977
Monkey...
Creativity seems to be encouraged explicitly by "etc." - Isn't there a "Flying Monkey" Beer?...use the box as the theme. Get a Pink Flamingo lawn ornament or a yard gnome even. Give it a whirl! Have...
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Forum: Hacks
06-01-2012, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 87
Views: 9,502
Indiana Jones
Obviously oversimplified answering "Indiana Jones" but the simplicity and serviceability of the Dnepr is really compelling. There is no doubt that a fair amount of effort is invested in maintaining...
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Forum: Hacks
06-01-2012, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 1,799
Views: 178,389
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Forum: Hacks
06-01-2012, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,977
Tag!
Here's the TAG! My monkey and I visited the Mississippi National Guard Armory in Clinton.
http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae294/howell_jd/IMG00340-20120601-1932.jpg
Jonathan
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Forum: Hacks
05-31-2012, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,977
Grab
This is a low-light BlackBerry (poor) quality photo that I tried to clean up in PhotoBucket. It is the Post Office at Clinton, Mississippi. My monkey was glad to get a bedtime delay for the ride.
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Forum: Face plant
05-14-2012, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 1,118
Views: 193,596
Accident Report Records Request
Perhaps a good trail to lead your reporter onto is the perceived casual attitude toward public safety on the part of city employees - maybe supported by accident report records where either the...
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Forum: Face plant
05-09-2012, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 1,118
Views: 193,596
Submit a Freedom of Information Act Request
It may be worthwhile to submit a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request to obtain historic (if not comparable) claims/settlements/litigations for the city involving privately owned vehicles -...
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Forum: Hacks
04-17-2012, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 980
Added Seat Belt
I added a lap belt for the sidecar. I think it came from the rear center station of an Acura and was just a few dollars. I pulled the ammo can out from behind the seat and the belt is secured in...
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Forum: Battle scooters
03-02-2012, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,553
Break in
btcn,
You are right about the reduced fuel economy of the modern 49cc engines compared to the older ones. This new engine has emissions controls and uses ethanol too, both of which reduce fuel...
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Forum: Battle scooters
02-29-2012, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,553
80mpg WOT - and improving!
I tell folks that ask - and they ask at the pump at the store at the parking lot... - that I am getting 80mpg during the break in, while fully loaded (which might mean over-loaded considering I weigh...
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Forum: Face plant
02-14-2012, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,552
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Forum: Face plant
02-09-2012, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 1,118
Views: 193,596
Any updates?
I realize there are still a few weeks left before the case comes back up but I was wondering if the city has made any effort to "make good" their egregious behavior to-date?
Still keeping your...
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
02-07-2012, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 135
Views: 28,762
205...
http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae294/howell_jd/IMG00274-20111223-1328.jpg
Jonathan
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Forum: Hacks
02-01-2012, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 134
Views: 10,646
39!
Both the outfit and I are 39.
Jonathan
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Forum: Battle scooters
01-17-2012, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 782
Universal - so lots of options
Damasovi,
Yes, you figured it out! The kit came with offsets and even additional spacers to provide adjustments for different styles and sizes of installations. I'll try to get some photos of the...
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Forum: Battle scooters
01-13-2012, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 782
Slipstreamer Scoot-50
I have a Yamaha Vino Classic with the Slipstreamer Scoot-50 windshield. I bought it off of eBay from a dealer "scratch and dent" sale. If there are scratches/dents on it I can't see them...and I am...
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Forum: Face plant
01-09-2012, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 1,118
Views: 193,596
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Forum: Face plant
12-24-2011, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 469
Views: 238,358
Thanks for the update - keep healing!
What a great update. Glad all is progressing for you. My own experience in sandy places ... albeit at less than 100mph ... comes rushing back with similar speed following your accounting of Dakar...
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Forum: Face plant
12-21-2011, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 14,790
That would be "wit" not an "adage"
Just keeping my use of "adage" in context - the precise short and memorable saying "Never a borrower nor a lender be, for loan oft loses both itself and friend, and borrowing dulls the edge of...
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Forum: Face plant
12-21-2011, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 14,790
Great Perspective John Smallberries
When it comes to friends - those silver and gold types rather than acquaintences...perhaps even those too though...the old adage about never lending money to a friend is very true. It can be...
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Forum: Face plant
12-20-2011, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,988
Ouch!
Heal fast brother. That doesn't look like a very friendly ride route!
Jonathan
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Forum: Face plant
12-18-2011, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 87
Views: 24,985
Inspirational and sobering
Your outlook is fantastic and a bit inspiring - especially at this time of year. Thank you for sharing.
Sending lots of positive thoughts your way for continued recovery and peace.
Jonathan
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Forum: Face plant
12-06-2011, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,554
Heal fast
Hope you feel better soon. Glad that there were others to look after you when you went down. Get well!
Jonathan
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Forum: Face plant
12-01-2011, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 1,118
Views: 193,596
Best wishes!
Sending as much positive support your way too! Good luck!
Jonathan
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Forum: Old's Cool
11-01-2011, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,943
Whereabouts in MS
lowflyer43, I see you are in So Miss. I am in Clinton and work in Vicksburg. I find myself in Hattiesburg from time-to-time as well.
Jonathan
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Forum: Face plant
10-30-2011, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,391
Good advice
Prayers for you and your son. Thank you for the reminder.
Jonathan
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Forum: Hacks
10-30-2011, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,889
Fixed up and rolling again!
So the rebuild was successful...
http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae294/howell_jd/2011-10-09%20Dnepr%20Final%20Drive%20Repair/PA290547.jpg...
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Forum: Old's Cool
10-30-2011, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 20
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Buttoned up - Wheels turning!
So the rebuild was successful...
http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae294/howell_jd/2011-10-09%20Dnepr%20Final%20Drive%20Repair/PA290547.jpg...
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Forum: Old's Cool
10-26-2011, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 20
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Forum: Old's Cool
10-13-2011, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,943
Bolts and studs are proper length
You are correct about two lengths for the Dnepr - the swingarm mount for the final drive/differential is a uniform thickness. On a Ural the swingarm mount tapers so there are three lengths of studs...
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Forum: Old's Cool
10-12-2011, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,943
TIME-SERT progress
Yesterday, the remaining inserts arrived so perhaps this evening I will get the reamed and counter-bored holes tapped for the inserts....
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Forum: Hacks
10-11-2011, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,889
Dnepr by Mary Shelley...
Yes, the airbox was relocated to where the battery ought to be in order to make room for an electric starter. I was happy to kick it myself...one or two was fine with good plugs - but the carbs are...
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Forum: Old's Cool
10-11-2011, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 20
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Four bolts (60mm) and two studs
The four M8-1.25 x 60mm bolts are secured in the final drive boss, through the differential case and differential cover, and inserted from outside the swingarm (in the first picture from the first...
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Forum: Hacks
10-10-2011, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,889
...not cross-linking (I think)...
Just wanted to pass along an update. Over in "The Garage" I have posted some photos of the differential/final drive disassembly and (partial) rebuild I am into now. I have three more of the final...
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Forum: Old's Cool
10-09-2011, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,943
Work progressing on the Dnepr
So I have embarked on an attempt to recover my damaged final drive/differential. Obviously, I pulled the axle and pusher wheel as well as the drum brakes:...
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Forum: Vendors
10-03-2011, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 106
Views: 14,209
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