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Okay, it's a CX650, 1983 model. A plethora of cosmetic issues, most of which are minor and will likely disappear as part of the cafe'...

Ayuh.

If I ever grow up. Got that Honda bought. Not sure if it's a 500 or a 650 since I only saw it briefly once several months ago...

As I thought, electrifying the chicken wire is problematic. However, a single strand of fence wire on fiberglass posts about 4-6" off...

If you have a way to power an electric fence charger, why not? Solar, maybe? No need for a ground mat, just use a really good ground...

Very nice work! Tasteful color choices and while I'd personally prefer spokes, the stripped mags look good.

Be very, VERY observant when you take a battery impact wrench apart. It looks simple, but there are lebendy-seven things that have to be...

Actually, I think they work fine as maintainers, it's charging they don't seem to do very well. We shall see, I guess. I will be...

and we know how the rest of that one goes. Working on the 'Cat and got the carb all cleaned up and reinstalled. Time to see if it will...

Daughter put them on Facebook Marketplace. Still nada. Heathens...

1100 Virago Project?

Nice! I was hoping to maybe sell some "yard art" but so far I can't even give one away.

Silly me, I agreed to work on an Arctic Cat ATV for Dale the Builder. Silly because ATV's are a pain in the ass to work on and sillier...

Directly after I retired from the Navy, I went back to work for NAVELEXSYSCOM (Naval Electronics Systems Command) as an equipment...

I've been advertising it for over a year. One serious bite that passed on it when there was a delay due to a paperwork snafu. I feel...

Curiously, Bridgestones and Michelin Pilot Road 5's are within pennies of each other, and under $400 for a pair, which is cheaper than I...

Currently has Bridgestone Battleax tires. 120/70ZR17 front 180/55ZR17 rear

Still trying to sell a BMW K1200RS for a friend. One of the drawbacks is REALLY old tires. He's thinking a fresh set of rubber might...

OMG, I'm in LOVE! What gorgeous bikes!

Also, I have a blower with the big honkin' 8AH high output battery. With that plugged into the impact I could probably reverse the...

I bought a pair of Ryobi's for the garage after I moved everything down to the shop. Drill/Driver and Impact. Very attractively priced...

I got some gift cards for Home Depot for my imminent Natal Anniversary. Wouldn't want them to get moldy so I hied meself off to the...

Nice score on the box! And my F-i-L wired this place. Trust me, I feel your pain...

^^^Surf boards?

He's in Canada, so I imagine from the North...

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I bet!

Rotary fabric cutter. Will cut several layers of cloth, leather, canvas and suchlike. Inherited a couple of dozen like-new tee shirts...

Pix/Details of grommet making would be appreciated. I often run into situations where a custom grommet would be very handy indeed.

I see your point. Would have been better to use a single cylinder for both examples.

Not me, I throw all that junk away...

Your kick-back issue is almost certainly timing. It's too advanced. What ignition system does it have? Points, TCI or some...

She's a cutie! Good luck.

Mine is running now (5:00am) and has been since about 9:00pm last night. Rain and gusty wind took out the power. Again. Maine has the...

Please don't ban me, but... I don't fish. Last time I let someone talk me into going fishing with them, I spent several hours floating...

When I was stationed at Misawa Air Base in Japan, the Air Force was the Host Command and therefore issued tools to us Swabbies. They...

I recently inherited a semi-antique Kennedy Cantilever toolbox. In good shape overall, a little rust on the bottom and the plated...

^^^This. End of discussion...

Are you looking for a portable that you'll haul out and hook up as needed, or an installed unit? Budget?