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Post by wheelbender6 on Dec 26, 2018 7:33:56 GMT -5
Jackhammer. After using that thing for 5 minutes, I'm exhausted.
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Post by wheelbender6 on Dec 26, 2018 7:31:54 GMT -5
"I just never liked the SOUNDof 'em"
On the jeep forum, drivers are so miffed when the buy aftermarket exhausts for their v6. They expect the new exhaust to make their jeep sound like a V8. You just can't make a v6 or i6 sound like a v8, no matter how much money you throw at them.
-regardless, a set of headers will really wake up an i6. Worked great on my old slant six Demon.
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Post by wheelbender6 on Dec 24, 2018 9:43:19 GMT -5
I remember that the 60 deg v6s didnt require much balancing gear, but the  deg Buick v6s needed big balance shafts. -the v6 engines didnt last long in stock car racing either. The v6 cars could weigh much less than the v8s. However, the v6 cost much more to prep and operate and they suffered far more mechanical failures. -i still prefer an in line 6. Much easier to work on. |
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Post by wheelbender6 on Dec 23, 2018 9:18:40 GMT -5
As a side note, W650. It looks like Kawasaki will bring the W800 to the States in 2019. Costs 10 grand though. That's about double my motorbike budget.
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Post by wheelbender6 on Dec 17, 2018 22:15:22 GMT -5
Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Chopper.
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Post by wheelbender6 on Dec 17, 2018 22:12:26 GMT -5
Burning libros no es macho. Fireman B is more macho.
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Post by wheelbender6 on Dec 16, 2018 19:18:47 GMT -5
I have read that in the old days, sheep stomachs were used like lunch boxes in the Brittish Isles.
You just tie a knot in one end, put your lunch in it and tie a knot in the other end.
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Post by wheelbender6 on Dec 14, 2018 8:38:17 GMT -5
On the other hand, oats are the main ingredient in Haggis!
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Post by wheelbender6 on Dec 13, 2018 10:31:44 GMT -5
Twins are easier to work on now, since the ECU takes care of ignition timing. Back in the day when we had to set dwell and breakers, I stuck with singles.
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Post by wheelbender6 on Dec 12, 2018 8:05:15 GMT -5
Corn, because the English people wouldn't eat it. Theyfed it to livestock back in the colonial days.
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Post by wheelbender6 on Dec 12, 2018 8:01:48 GMT -5
The engine is a clone of the Honda XR400.
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Post by wheelbender6 on Dec 4, 2018 20:49:19 GMT -5
"If they'd only "Siamese" two of those cylinders on one block, making it a 500cc vertical twin, THAT would be sweet!"
I think a 500cc twin in cafe racer trim would be awesome. The Honda CB500 is a great bike, but I can't deal with the insectivore styling.
Its still very cool that you can get a shiny new 250cc bike from CSC for a little over 2 Gs.
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Post by wheelbender6 on Dec 4, 2018 20:40:41 GMT -5
You have had quite a life, 'Kat. How many gals can say they have competed in the shot put!
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Post by wheelbender6 on Dec 3, 2018 20:16:11 GMT -5
I heard that First Man was a good movie. I'll keep looking for it on Netflix.
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Post by wheelbender6 on Dec 3, 2018 20:12:55 GMT -5
Sharp little ride for 2 grand. I would still spend the extra money for the 25 hp RX3.
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deg Buick v6s needed big balance shafts.