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Eddie: Thanks for the heads up about the weight of the shipping crate. I took a friend with me to help load the lift into the back of a pickup and it took four of us to lift it up and slide it in the back of the truck. When I got to the house, I opened the container in the truck and unloaded it in pieces. I also bought a more substantial wheel chock for the front of the lift. That little screw thing looked flimsy on the display model, so I bought a bigger and heavier chock. Thanks for the heads up on the weight. Jim

It's going to be 45 * F here tomorrow. Hoping some of the "white stuff" will melt. I always have a little something to wet your whistle. Here is the "booze locker", it's a little empty right now because we had a party (41 guests) a couple of weeks ago and I haven't restocked. But your welcome to stop anytime you are in the area and crack open the door to the "booze locker". Also have a well stocked liquor cabinet for those that are not into beer and wine. I am thinking about having a M & E here this summer, probably late August or early Sept. Jim

Carl: I like your thinking!!

Jeff: I hope Big Tom doesn't see this!! He will need more ice cream to calm himself! Jim

Jeff: Thanks for your idea. I was thinking of doing the hoist thing but flipping it up on it's side rather than it's end. Not sure if the cylinder will leak but will find out. I have room on the right side of my garage under the TV to put it up on it's side. The TV and satellite box sit on a shelf about 4 1/2 ft. above the floor and there is room underneath it. I don't want to use the upper wall for the top pulley because that wall faces the kitchen and I don't want to disturb the studs in the kitchen wall, if I don't have to. I'm not sure if the trusses above are strong enough to support the top pulley. It is a ranch style house and the roof (in the garage) has very small roof trusses due to the shallow angle of the roof. But the lift is only 300 lbs so the trusses should hold that if I spread the load over 3 or 4 trusses. I think I will use a piece of 1/4 angle or steel pipe to run thru the trusses. The bad part is I will have to remove the drywall on the ceiling to install the angle or pipe. I am not going to start this project until the weather warms up a little because I do not have a heated garage and still is quite cold here in WNY. Thanks for your thoughts, Jeff. Joe: I am going to buy it because the small bike lift I have now (Sears model) doesn't go high enough (about 15") for me to work on the bike comfortably. This lift goes 30" high so it brings it up to about waist high. My knees are getting bad and it is hard for me to get on the floor of the garage to work on the bike. I just thought it was a good price and it was sturdy enough to do oil changes, etc. Carl, my garage floor is only 1 year old and extremely smooth. It has never had a car on it. It has wall to wall carpeting on it because we use it in the summer as a screened patio area for the front of the house. (My wife likes the outdoors so we have a screen house in the front [the garage] and rear of the house now.) I was thinking of using a 2x4 with a couple of long bolts in it and dropping it into a couple of holes drilled in the concrete floor to hold it in place. The holes should be inconspicuous in the carpeting. Maybe use 1/2 " x 6" bolts for pins. Just pick up the 2x4 when I'm not using it. Thanks for the note on the eyes, they should be up near the handle bars, I think. Well, another project to put on my list! It's going to be a busy Spring. Jim

Try this site: http://www.sorbentsystems.com/bulksorbents.html Have not dealt with them so I don't know about there sales or service. They sell bulk silica gel. Also search amazon for "bulk silica gel" or "bulk desiccants". Jim

I am thinking of buying the HF lift and I am curious if anyone has a way of storing this unit on its side or end. I have a single car attached garage and we use it for a screened patio in the summer. So, as a consequence space is limited in my garage. The info in the HF website says it is just over 300 lbs and also has wheels to move it. I thought about tilting it, on it's side, up against the inside wall of the garage but am not sure how to do that safely. Anyone have any practical solutions for storing this? Thanks Jim

I also have the Reda plastic can and it fits well in my 89 VR saddlebag. As Brian (tx2sturgis) said it is a little pricey but it is very sturdy and well made. I also folded the foam over on the bottom of the bag. Never had a leak or fumes in the saddlebag. I have had it for two years and have not had to use it yet, except once for another rider, on a PGR mission when he ran out of gas on an escort ride. I change the gas every three or four weeks and put the old gas in my lawn tractor. I also put a small amount of Seafoam in the gas. Jim

Yeah Bob, I know what you mean, cats are more independent than dogs. The dogs won't go in the snow that is over their heads. They are not the adventurist type. And of course, "the Boss" has spoiled them rotten. Jim

Hey Tom: I had to go out in the back yard and snowblow it so the dogs could do the things that dogs do outside. That is 18" of "white stuff" from the storm on Friday. The dogs wouldn't go outside because the snow was over their dog door and they couldn't push the flap open. I think I am the only crazy guy that snowblows the back yard for their dogs. You could snowblow your whole yard and then you could see all that green grass all year long! Jim

When I was about 8 -9 years old my parents owned a summer place in the Adirondack Mts in Northern New York and we used to feed the bears that came to the village dump to scavenge. The dump area was open and the trash was never covered like the landfills are now. This was in the '50's. I remember feeding the bears sliced bread out of my hand. The bear cubs were quite "tame" after a summer of being hand fed. My father always had a rifle with him when we went there. It was not uncommon to see four or five bear there every day. Now, I am a lot older and wiser. The dumb things we do as kids, sometimes I wonder how we made it to adulthood! Jim

The first thing I put on was a Stebel horn and more LED lights. The stock horn on the older VR's is abysmal. I was embarrassed to use it. And only one taillight made me uncomfortable because I was waiting for someone to hit me in the rear. The more lights that are on the bike, the better I like it. Jim

I painted my 89 VR, last year and I think it was 16 or 17 pieces. Had a hard time remembering where all the nuts and bolts went, when it came time to put it back together. A camera would have been a good idea, to take photos of the disassembly process. I think I got it all back together right because nothing has fallen off yet! Jim

I use the touch pad, it's hard to hang on to that skinny little tail on the mouse.

So, now we have to do this when we put a smilie in our thread?

Donation sent. Jim

If your clutch handle is loose or the pivot hole is worn, it will not allow the cruise to stay on. Check the spring under the handle to make sure it keeps pressure on the handle to keep it fully engaged. Although the loose handle usually ends up cutting off the cruise due to vibration and/or rough roads. Sometimes the switch will stick if it is very dirty. Happened to my 89 VR. I also replaced the handle with a new one off Fleabay for about $10.00 and I haven't had a problem since. Jim

I hope you heal quickly and get back to better times. I am happy to send a few bucks your way. We have all, at one time or another, been in your shoes. Jim

Hey Tom: Just east of me near Oswego there is a small village that has had 32" of the "S" word today and it continues falling there. (Do you feel lucky!??) They are predicting about a foot here by the early morning. There is a band of "S" coming in from the lake and will move back over the water later tonite. So, it looks like you are going to be skipped over by this "S".

Tom: It is almost zero visibility right now and about four inches already (6:30 PM Tues). But I have nowhere pressing to go tonight and I will wait until it stops or the morning, whichever comes first and then take my snowblower out and take care of the "white stuff". I didn't use the "S" word because I know you don't care for it and but sooner or later the stuff is going to come down in your area. I think the weatherman is predicting snow for the rest of the week in this area, so you have something to look forward to. As you can see from the pic, I am prepared for the "S" stuff. The tractor has a 42" wide blower on it and it works real well. I have only had to use it once so far this year.

I'll take the rain any day, the weather people are calling for below 0 F by Monday & Tuesday night in our area.

Do bagels qualify as a correct answer for #1?

I'm retired now, so I can get together anytime. Jim

Woo Hoo!!! Party Time!!! :cool10: I'll buy the first round of :ICgrin:..........

Rick Butler modifies motorcycle seats and eliminates the "butt burn" on the tailbone. He does a nice job . He uses memory foam to redo the seat. And it works awesome! It is far and away the best modification you can do to your scoot. I used to start getting the butt burn after about 2 hours of riding and now, after the modification, I can ride all day long without a problem.. It is the best money I ever spent on a motorcycle. He has modified many, many members' bike seats. Go to the Classifieds at the top of the header and cklick on it and then click on "member Vendors: and then click on "Rick Butler" and scroll down to the "butt butler seat mod". You can PM him if you have any questions. Jim