[jonKranked]

Nah....this guy probably put less thought into buying the stock than Stoney put into buying a used Audi.

MRMGA.

 

[Full Trucker]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sdk-firexmntdag?seid=srese1&gclid=Cj0KEQjwjIy5BRClh8m_9Zu64d8BEiQAtZsQfxAhdUm_DKFqt6IFNwvvjnm4R6XUxyocv8oE3-HBUC0aAsQW8P8HAQ

Quick release too!

That's what we use in the bug for fire extinguishers. We bought one and then fabircated another.

^ That was one of the first things I saw when seeing if there was anything that would work well off the shelf. I have a specific location/orientation in mind, so it was easier to just design my own.

Wound up getting it 3D printed out of ABS from a place in Westford, coincidentally. Material alone was going to be more than 1/2 the cost of this route. Plus 3D printed enables me to do an otherwise impossibru cinch strap holder, which will be infinitely slicker. Interesting to see how it turns out. Pics upon completion.

Definitely wanna see pictures!

 

[slyfink]

If I am to ride tomorrow, I must absolutely be home by 10:30 (am) to accommodate my son going to a birthday party then immediately heading out to Montreal for family obligations and coordinating that (2hour) drive with my 3 y.o's nap.

I reached out to a buddy who said he wanted to ride, and he's in, but asked if he could bring along another buddy. Last time I rode with that person, he had like 5 flats and 3 mechanicals... I answered that I'm on a tight schedule, and can't afford to wait around... Buddy 1 said, ok he'll be there solo. Does that make me a dick? (Is this a question I should even be asking on a Ridemonkey that is becoming great again?!)

 

[Nick]

No, "that" doesn't make you a dick.

 

[canadmos]

If I am to ride tomorrow, I must absolutely be home by 10:30 (am) to accommodate my son going to a birthday party then immediately heading out to Montreal for family obligations and coordinating that (2hour) drive with my 3 y.o's nap.

I reached out to a buddy who said he wanted to ride, and he's in, but asked if he could bring along another buddy. Last time I rode with that person, he had like 5 flats and 3 mechanicals... I answered that I'm on a tight schedule, and can't afford to wait around... Buddy 1 said, ok he'll be there solo. Does that make me a dick? (Is this a question I should even be asking on a Ridemonkey that is becoming great again?!)

5 flats......who supplied the tubes? That might make the other dude the dick haha.

 

[stoney]

Was it stoney?

I don't have that kind of coin. Currently.

i wouldn't call stoney "happy". not sure if that emotion is on his spectrum.

I prefer smug and trite. Although stoked is one that I am a big fan of.

 

[Serial Midget]

If I am to ride tomorrow, I must absolutely be home by 10:30 (am) to accommodate my son going to a birthday party then immediately heading out to Montreal for family obligations and coordinating that (2hour) drive with my 3 y.o's nap.

I reached out to a buddy who said he wanted to ride, and he's in, but asked if he could bring along another buddy. Last time I rode with that person, he had like 5 flats and 3 mechanicals... I answered that I'm on a tight schedule, and can't afford to wait around... Buddy 1 said, ok he'll be there solo. Does that make me a dick? (Is this a question I should even be asking on a Ridemonkey that is becoming great again?!)

Back in my road biking days those guys were called Freds, you'd read a group ride invite at the LBS and the last line all in upper case would read: "No Freds, you will be dropped." Roadies are bitches that way.

I can understand a flat or two but can get a little annoyed if someone stops the ride to tinker their brakes or drive train.

 

[Serial Midget]

The weather here turned out amazing today, had I known that I would have taken my Sugar out for a mud ride! As it is I am meeting a friend at our annual automotive swap meet, I have about 20 sets of oem 60s and 70s side view mirrors that he buys from me, swapping out these mirrors in the day was the first step towards customization. Being a military town it's easy to find original sets that were used on muscle cars, most usually still have their gasgets.

Then tacos because Friday!!!

 

[rideit]

Just pull an engine from a wrecked truck.
Assuming its a 4.6/5.4, those should be easy to find from a salvage yard.

We don't have salvage yards here...
We are shopping for a new truck, I will be lucky to get 4k for the Ford. (Whether or NOT the engine is repaired! Looking at a Silverado and a Tundra tonight...

 

[Toshi]

We don't have salvage yards here...
We are shopping for a new truck, I will be lucky to get 4k for the Ford. (Whether or NOT the engine is repaired! Looking at a Silverado and a Tundra tonight...

http://www.amazon.com/PROFessional-Powertrain-DF46-Complete-Remanufactured/dp/B007CXBOQM/ref=pd_sim_sbs_263_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=518fvQngXDL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=1K8GXAY9GDRAF9R9CMZP

 

[johnbryanpeters]

@6thElement: 30 miles, 3,700' of climbing at Wawayanda. TYVM!

 

[StiHacka]

Spring has sprung!

Highland opening weekend == trails are in a stellar shape.
Remaining items on the todo list for today: 1. figure out if I am joining a group ride tomorrow 2. steak 3. G&Ts

 

[cecil]

Spring has sprung!

Highland opening weekend == trails are in a stellar shape.
Remaining items on the todo list for today: 1. figure out if I am joining a group ride tomorrow 2. steak 3. G&Ts

were they open today? I was there once its like 6-7 hour drive

 

[Westy]

Spring has sprung!

Highland opening weekend == trails are in a stellar shape.
Remaining items on the todo list for today: 1. figure out if I am joining a group ride tomorrow 2. steak 3. G&Ts

I spy a Dentist's Rack.

 

[jstuhlman]

Spring has sprung!

Highland opening weekend == trails are in a stellar shape.
Remaining items on the todo list for today: 1. figure out if I am joining a group ride tomorrow 2. steak 3. G&Ts

JELLY.

and the oneup is the hitch rack of choice around here. none of my friends are dentists, but it's what gets run b/c it's solid and made here.

 

[StiHacka]

were they open today? I was there once its like 6-7 hour drive

The season opener was on Wednesday for season pass holders only, it has been open for general public since. Lots of French Canadians staying for an extended weekend, and a bunch of 40-somethings that skipped work like me.

 

[StiHacka]

I spy a Dentist's Rack.

Dentists must have good taste, that rack rawcks.

 

[Westy]

JELLY.

and the oneup is the hitch rack of choice around here. none of my friends are dentists, but it's what gets run b/c it's solid and made here.

My Thule T2 gave its life to save my car when a semi decided to push me a few hundred yards down the road. Remained loyal when I got the insurance check.

 

[6thElement]

@6thElement: 30 miles, 3,700' of climbing at Wawayanda. TYVM!

Nice, what did you think of the loop?

 

[Toshi]

My Thule T2 gave its life to save my car when a semi decided to push me a few hundred yards down the road. Remained loyal when I got the insurance check.

Plus Sportworks, whose acquisition by Thule led to the T2, is a Seattle company originally, iirc. That's their product on all the regional metro buses (KC Metro, Sound Transit, etc.).

 

[Westy]

Plus Sportworks, whose acquisition by Thule led to the T2, is a Seattle company originally, iirc. That's their product on all the regional metro buses (KC Metro, Sound Transit, etc.).

My biggest peeve with the T2 is the frequency of which the ratchet straps get stolen.

 

[Serial Midget]

I've had good luck with Thule racks, there have been a pair of 594 side arms on top of my car for 10 years that still work flawlessy.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Nice, what did you think of the loop?

Challenging and long enough to force me to get my rhythm working in the rocky sections. I enjoyed the hell out of it, missed one short section of what you sent me. I went in and came out Banker Street, so Banker, Plymouth, &c. &c. Got a little lost a couple of times, but not too bad. Spit the master link out of the chain on a climb, which was fun.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

Work, ride, Thai...