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Post by jeepsteve92xj on Apr 7, 2013 14:43:19 GMT -5
I tried Windows Movie Maker. Wow did that suck!
It is annoying to download and install application after application just to find each has problems like watermarks or won't handle this or that file type, or can only do a 2 minute clip until it is paid for.
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Post by jeepsteve92xj on Apr 7, 2013 8:32:13 GMT -5
What are you using to edit videos?
I used VideoPad Video Editor Home Edition, on the free trial, which has expired, and is not very cheap.
I am looking for something that works well and a super price - ya know, like free is best...
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Post by jeepsteve92xj on Apr 6, 2013 10:49:21 GMT -5
I didn't find any meetup groups for Madison. Looks like www.scootertherapy.com/ has been around a while, so they may be a good place to ask for Madison scooter clubs. |
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Post by jeepsteve92xj on Apr 5, 2013 6:51:01 GMT -5
We were supposed to have a Saturday Milwaukee ride - 60-ish and nice... but now they have threatened rain pretty much all day so we called the ride off.
Which probably means it will be 80 and dry....
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Post by jeepsteve92xj on Apr 3, 2013 9:27:20 GMT -5
I stayed in Pigeon Forge a few years ago over July 4 week. It was crowded but we had tons of fun. Drove over the Smoke4ys into NC and then a large loop back. All in the Jeep.
My GF's parents and family live in Chattanooga
Last Summer we were in Chattanooga and I had hoped to make a side track on the way home to see Deal Gap, but time was short and money was tight. That was a road trip in the van.
In July 2011, we had gone to Savannah GA, and I know we did pass not far from Deals Gap, but I didnt realize how close until I reviewed the route later.
Maybe next time...
It is a long drive for me from Milwaukee, I end up driving the entire trip. GF never drives.
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Post by jeepsteve92xj on Apr 2, 2013 14:41:24 GMT -5
I finally fired up the scooter on Sunday, as the temp was dropping. 5 minutes outside and my fingers were numb. I didnt get to go for a ride. Need to give it an afternoon shakedown before an early morning ride to work.
Was 21°F here this am. Supposed to be 55 on Thursday!
Last year I was riding on March 12 already.
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Post by jeepsteve92xj on Apr 1, 2013 12:50:46 GMT -5
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Post by jeepsteve92xj on Mar 31, 2013 15:44:59 GMT -5
I think this is the first time I've heard that spacer was a restriction on the variator. I will have to check, but I am sure there is a spacer on my Xingyue, and past 6k miles, it is probably time to check it early this season.
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Post by jeepsteve92xj on Mar 28, 2013 11:44:05 GMT -5
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Post by jeepsteve92xj on Mar 27, 2013 7:41:52 GMT -5
From everything I've read about those bike engines, 80cc is actually only 66cc, which is a terrible discrepancy, just like the 200cc scooters that are only 172cc or whatever. They should be required to be states/rated within 10% or even 5%.
I was thinking about a 66cc for my 1980 Huffy.
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Post by jeepsteve92xj on Mar 27, 2013 5:25:36 GMT -5
I have the ZNEN version of this scootersus.com/MOTORINORIVIERA150.htmlI mostly ride the 16" wheeled Xingyue. It does have the underfloor fuel tank, and a vacuum operated fuel pump. I am still tinkering to figure out why it seems to starve after a mile of WOT. I upgraded the pump, but haven't really ran it much since then. It is hard to start after sitting for more than a couple days. I need to make sure there is a check valve in the fuel line, in the tank. It rides alright, it is heavy so putting it up on the center stand is not too easy. And it looks decent and a bit retro. |
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Post by jeepsteve92xj on Mar 26, 2013 13:16:55 GMT -5
Getting the knack is a big part of it.
My Znen is heavy, and is difficult enough for me to pop up onto the center stand. The lever that you step on is much shorter than on my Xingyue. I may weld on an extension so if someone smaller or weaker than myself rides it, they can get it up.
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weather
by: jeepsteve92xj - Mar 23, 2013 12:47:16 GMT -5
Post by jeepsteve92xj on Mar 23, 2013 12:47:16 GMT -5
Here in WI, weather.com says it is 37F.
Last year I was riding already on March 12.
10-Day Forecast for Brookfield, WI (53045)
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High /
Low (°F) Precip. %
Today
Mar 23 Partly Cloudy 35°/28° 10 %
Sun
Mar 24 Snow Shower 33°/28° 60 %
Mon
Mar 25 Cloudy 34°/25° 20 %
Tue
Mar 26 Cloudy 35°/25° 20 %
Wed
Mar 27 Partly Cloudy 36°/27° 10 %
Thu
Mar 28 Partly Cloudy 40°/29° 20 %
Fri
Mar 29 Partly Cloudy 42°/31° 10 %
Sat
Mar 30 Partly Cloudy 45°/35° 10 %
Sun
Mar 31 Mostly Cloudy 43°/34° 20 %
Mon
Apr 01 Cloudy 45°/34° 10 %
Last Updated Mar 23 10:17 a.m. CT
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Post by jeepsteve92xj on Mar 21, 2013 18:44:59 GMT -5
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Post by jeepsteve92xj on Mar 21, 2013 12:43:52 GMT -5
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