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Post by wheelbender6 on Jun 11, 2018 18:50:37 GMT -5
I couldn't sleep for several nights after I got my Snake and Mongoose Hot Wheels cars.
I had outgrown Superman and Batman by that time and drag racers like McEwen were my heroes.
God rest his soul.
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Post by wheelbender6 on Jun 11, 2018 6:33:22 GMT -5
I saw "Solo" yesterday at the cinema. It was a good movie with plenty of plot twists.
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Post by wheelbender6 on Jun 10, 2018 21:06:36 GMT -5
Love the fishtail exhaust, Leo. I'm too lazy to keep those whitewalls clean.
I/m a big fan of the genuine fake carbon fiber, PistonGuy.
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Post by wheelbender6 on Jun 7, 2018 17:51:59 GMT -5
When Dragnet was starting on the tele, you could hear that big brass band intro music all over the neighborhood.
Then Jack Webb said "Los Angeles. A city of three million people...".
This kid from a town of 1000 people couldn't resist watching.
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Post by wheelbender6 on Jun 7, 2018 17:41:12 GMT -5
Nothing sounds better than a supercharged engine. The growl is un-mistakeable.
I could probably keep my speed down on that rig, but my wife would get a speeding ticket before it ever warmed up.
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Post by wheelbender6 on Jun 6, 2018 18:53:48 GMT -5
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Post by wheelbender6 on Jun 5, 2018 21:07:33 GMT -5
"I took old "Minnie Mouse" out for a run to Wally World this morning, and realize that in all honesty she is pretty goofy looking by today's standards"
There are unique little things I like about Kymcos contemporary to yours, Leo. That headlight on Minnie Mouse reminds me of "War of the Worlds."
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Post by wheelbender6 on Jun 5, 2018 18:14:49 GMT -5
Both are men speak softly but pack a big punch. Macho personified. Its very difficult to vote against "The DI", but I must go along with dirty Harry. "I know what you're thinking. 'Did he fire six shots or only five'? Well to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, i kind of lost track myself. But being that this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off, you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well do ya, punk? " |
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Post by wheelbender6 on Jun 3, 2018 21:15:58 GMT -5
Glad you are OK Kevin. Fatal crashes have occurred at 40 mph, but usually to un-helmeted riders.
In light of this, you may want to consider a succession plan for More Macho Monday.
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Post by wheelbender6 on Jun 2, 2018 13:49:44 GMT -5
Leo, the more recently made Whizzers (since year 2000) are made in China. Some even have a cvt, but they are not reliable at all.
The Whizzers from pre-WWII to 1960 were made much better. The old Whizzers cost more, but it is worth it if you can find one.
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Post by wheelbender6 on May 30, 2018 19:13:27 GMT -5
I don't think you will find a martial artist that is willing to try to break an adobe brick with his bare hand, Kat (except maybe that bad guy in "Enter the Dragon" that had a steel prosthetic hand).  |
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Post by wheelbender6 on May 29, 2018 18:02:42 GMT -5
I have seen Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris smash plenty of cinder blocks, but I have never seen them smash adobe bricks with their bare hands.  |
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Post by wheelbender6 on May 28, 2018 13:35:56 GMT -5
Houses in tropical areas are often made of cinder block. The roof will come off during hurricanes, but the cinder block walls remain standing.
I'm still voting for Adobe brick. There are are a lot of Adobe brick houses in the Clint Eastwood movies.
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Post by wheelbender6 on May 27, 2018 13:50:33 GMT -5
Piaggio engines are currently made in Taiwan? Chinese engines could certainly keep the price down.
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Post by wheelbender6 on May 25, 2018 7:03:53 GMT -5
Chainsaw engines are more powerful and much more reliable than China girls (two stroke HT bicycle engines). The issue is gear reduction. -The HT engine has a built in 4:1 gear reduction. No jack shaft or external reduction needed. -Chainsaw engines rev higher and provide no gear reduction. You will need a jack shaft for gear reduction for chain or belt drive. It's tough to put together a jack shaft together from scratch. It's impossible for your average non-mechanic and non-welder. -The easiest way to use a chainsaw motor on a bicycle is to go with friction drive. A drive spool is placed on the engine output shaft. The drive spool contacts the tire and you are on your way. To change reduction ratio, simply use a different diameter drive spool! -i really like the Whizzers, but the 140cc engine requires a motorcycle license in the states where I have lived. Since I now have a motorcycle license, I may get a Whizzer sometime.    |
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