SilvrT

I've done a fair amount of polishing on aluminum bike parts as well as aluminum wheels. Aside from removing old clear-coat, etc I have only ever used Solvall Autosol. It does an amazing job; however, a bit tricky when using a polishing wheel as too much pressure, too much heat, etc... causes it to "cake" and then it's a pain. One other "trick" I learned to clean things up before polishing is to use between 1000 and 2000 grit wet-or-dry (using it wet of course) sandpaper. Have never tried buffing compound but maybe I will next time just for comparison.

My apologies as this is somewhat of a RANT. The "Thanks" button is designed to say "Thanks for this useful post" I've noticed that folks here click the Thanks button on posts that, for the life of me, I can't see what was so "useful" about it. Posts that are nothing more than comments for example and have no real usefulness ... somebody thanks the poster for it. Seems to me that this is an over-use and incorrect use of the button and thus, folks wind up with a zillion "Thanks" stats in their profile. For example, I was Thanked 457 times in 314 posts. There ain't NO WAY I posted USEFUL information that many times!

I was going to say the same thing but in respect to Mile's wishes I did not post (he said to only respond if we OWN one (not owned) ... so that leaves Big Bob out anyway ) Oh, and here I am, being disrespectful ...

http://dunedin.patch.com/articles/road-or-water-quadski-turns-heads-on-dunedin-causeway#video-13647772

Oh $hit! ... I shoulda put the airbox cover on ... I'll never find that screw now!

That should be no "trick" ... if ya ride a 1st gen, TAKE ALL OF THEM !!

I think it falls under the " Etc " part ... you know... "Inspirational, Motivational, Prayer Requests, Etc."

heck no ... we don't NEED it ... But it here anyway!

Tools ... I've always carried a variety of tools, most of which have already been suggested. There's only been 2 times when I've actually had to use them on the road ... Once to help out a Hardley rider (2009), the other to fix my tranny on my '72 Bonneville (1976). (guess I've been lucky ... touch wood)

http://www.ctvnews.ca/world/new-pope-chosen-argentine-jorge-mario-bergoglio-who-becomes-pope-francis-i-1.1193437

That's a real "bummer"!! Hope ya get it cleaned out of there with minimal effort. Might I suggest using a proper pencil sharpener next time ....

Kevin, I can make a set for you. Very easy to do.

OK, went into my file and I did forget LOL Changed out the stock D404 at 22050 kilometers. Replaced it with a Bridgestone Spitfire II Changed that out at 34961 Kilometers. Replaced it with a E3 Sold the bike at 43,500 kms

Now, after I posted, I got to thinking ... the problem is, my hard drive (head) can store info ... it's just that it doesn't retrieve it so well anymore ... anyhoo, I am totally not sure about what I said LOL. I will check my file when I get home .... I might have gone a 3rd rear tire, that being the E3.

so if they are less than $40, they must also be less than $50 ....

FWIW... I had the D404 (rear) on my '06. I replaced the rear once with a E3. If I recall correctly, there was maybe one and a half riding seasons on the E3 when I sold it and it still had lots of tread. There was 46,000 km on the bike when I sold it so, that would suggest that I got well over 20,000 on the D404.

Kevin, I'd suggest on the back one if it has that many on it, there won't be 1/2 tread left ... some folks really have no idea and just take a wild guess about such things. Where is this bike at? Got a link to share?

Since I can't show my boobs ...

Horsemeat used to be available at the butcher shop (a specialty shop that was allowed to sell it) ... I've had horsemeat steaks back in the late 60's early 70's .... the Dutch folk were regulars (my 1st wife is Dutch). It was good if cooked properly.

One of my ex-girlfriends served me her fav dish ... creamed peas. The recipe: 1 can of peas (the worst taste on the earth to begin with), 1/2 cup mix of corn starch/water, heat peas to boiling and add the mix to thicken. YUKKKKKK!! My ex-m.i.l. cooked everything beyond recognition. Steak cooked so long you needed a hammer and chisel, veggies cooked to mush .... YUKKKKK!! My ex-wife followed in her mom's footsteps and her fav was mashed potatoes smothered with butter and ketchup .... YUKKKKK!! Notice I've used the prefix "EX" here .... LOL

We considered that for the couch ... decided against it although it is a Sklar Peppler brand so generally worth the bucks to do so. The daughters have wanted it since forever so one of them will get it.

heh ... it's one of thse so-called "Smart" TVs .. danged thing ain't so smart ... it doesn't seem to know how to produce the money to pay for itself!

Next time, take her to a FURNITURE show ! (maybe you'll come back with a new scoot) LOL

Dang I can't type ... ouR not ouT I've had this really comfy recliner for 26 years. I tell ya, it's seen a lot () but still in fairly good condition. So we decided to go and buy a new one ...... Came home with a new leather recliner, new leather couch, new microwave/convection oven and......... a new 55" LCD TV LOL!!! (we are so BAD)

So, keep in mind that I'd ordered the "chicken" lettuce wraps.... I'd filled and eaten a couple of the wraps already and was spooning up my 3rd when I saw what I thought was a long piece of chicken breast. Moved it a bit with my fork and I had to do a double-take ..... what I saw initially was the flat edge of a ............. WOODEN CLOTHES PIN !!! OMG!!! how in the heck could a clothes pin wind up in a kitchen and somehow find it's way into my food! I called the server over and just pointed at it ... she too exclaimed "OH MY GAWD!!" Well, whenever I order food, I always say NO ONIONS so apparently the kitchen pins "special instructions" to the side of the plate (or in this case, bowl) using a clothes pin. LOL! I guess one of the staff accidentally knocked it into the bowl or it somehow sprung itself loose at the same time they were filling the bowl with the lettuce wrap filling! Well, I'm not one to get freaked about such things .... the manager came over and he and the server were very apologetic, I got another order, and they picked up the tab! We actually had a good laff about it. I'll have and please hold the onions and the clothes pins!! LMAO!