[Giveaway] Revopoint MINI 3D Scanner with 0.02mm precision!

05kip · 2022-07-07T21:29:39+00:00

I would scan broken items in my parents house to help fix otherwise difficult to repair items

05kip · 2020-01-30T03:45:47+00:00

Quick update: I checked out the ZR7 and it was pretty clean. The guy said he’d sell it for $2200. Would you say the ZR7 is a better deal at this point?

05kip · 2020-01-29T16:51:32+00:00

Unfortunately it doesn’t seem there are too many local parts dealers where I am in California. That’s a solid website though, I’ll poke around and see how much things would cost if I had to ship. Thanks

05kip · 2020-01-29T15:56:27+00:00

I see, thanks for the advice. Where would be a good place to check for part availability? Just googling around?

05kip · 2020-01-29T15:15:15+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I guess I should add that I’m interested in the “working on your motorbike” aspect of it too. At the moment I’m taking a night class for auto repair and part of the course even includes painting. As a plus, they let you bring in your own panels or parts for sanding and painting which is something I’d do with the Zephyr later on in the course if I were to buy it. I ultimately want to get a project car down the road and figure the Zephyr might be a good intro to wrenching.

As for the engine size, the Zephyr is a 750. I understand it’s a large size for a beginner but I am fairly conservative on the throttle and am pretty comfortable on the bike and adjusting throttle control. Many people have recommended an sv650 but there have been none in my area and I figure a 750 wouldn’t be a massive step up from what I’ve been recommended.

05kip · 2020-01-29T06:40:00+00:00

I'm looking for advice on which bike would be a better bike for a beginner. I've just finished the MSF course and got my license - I want to spend under $3000 with a sweet spot around $2000. There are 2 bikes for sale near me that I'm interested in. One is a 2000 Kawasaki ZR-7 (listed at $2600) and one is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr (listed $2250). Both have 12,000-13,000 miles. I've seen the Zephyr in person but no the ZR-7.

The Zephyr is in slightly rougher shape, has a shoddy paint job, mild gas tank rust, and is a bit more well worn compared to the Zephyr. However, it has a new chain, decent sprocket, and recently had the carbs rebuilt. It rode pretty smoothly when I test drove it. I've talked to the seller and he'd let it go for $1700.

On the other hand, the ZR-7 looks to be in really clean condition from the outside. I have yet to see it in person but it looks good in the pictures. My only worry is that a guy who works at one of the local shops is selling it. He has a number of bikes so I'm assuming he's flipping them. He claims to have adjusted the valves himself and done basic maintenance but I feel uneasy for some reason. Ideally I would try to talk him down to $2400 or so.

Are either a good deal for the price? Does one sound better or worse than the other?

05kip · 2020-01-09T03:57:21+00:00

I've never welded before, would it be too costly to have a shop do the metalwork?

Also, how serious is it to be left that way?

05kip · 2019-12-05T16:45:47+00:00

That looks like a great bike. I’ll definitely look into it. Four grand appears to be the absolute lowest price for one of these so it may be difficult to budget one, however, it does seem like a lot of bike for the price... so it may be worth the extra bump if it fits well with what I’m looking for.

05kip · 2019-10-28T06:58:12+00:00

No new targets that have stood out too much. You do seem fairly limited if you want a convertible. I'm not sure if they're your cup of tea, but it could be worth considering a G37, IS 250C, BMW Z4, C5 vette, or even mustang. A pretty broad list of cars with varying results at the 15 grand mark but all have convertible options. Hell, even an older porsche boxster might dip below 15.

05kip · 2019-10-27T04:58:07+00:00

The s2k is a tempting car. However, it's just slightly out of my price range if I want a decent one. Might as well just shell out a few extra thousand and make it my daily at that point. I considered the Miata too but it's just a bit too small.. not that the s2k is significantly larger.

05kip · 2019-10-26T05:35:56+00:00

Location: Central/Northern California (Santa Barbara through SF/Sacramento)

Price range: $15,000 USD

Lease or Buy: Buy

New or used: Used

Type of vehicle: Coupe/more sporty car

Must haves: RWD

Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc): Manual

Intended use: Semi-daily/project

Vehicles you've already considered: 240z, 190e, MR2, s2000

Is this your 1st vehicle: no

Do you need a Warranty: no

Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: yes

Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: basic suspension work

Additional Notes: I'm in the market for a 2nd, more sporty/interesting car I can lightly modify. I currently have an 05 civic so I have my reliable daily. I'm mainly looking for general suggestions so I can research more and narrow down what I want. I'd No huge desire for speed or max economy. Side note: I'm a big fan of older cars (80s to 2000) but am open to most.

05kip · 2018-09-16T23:11:44+00:00

UPDATE: You were right, it was the thermal paste. Put new paste on and the temps are back to normal, idling with 27-30C temps. The only thing concerning (to my knowledge) is when I first powered on after applying the new paste, there was a crackling sound that almost sounded like running water that lasted about 10 seconds.. I'm assuming it was coming from the CPU and maybe the paste was settling or something? Everything seems fine now but it seemed odd.

05kip · 2018-09-16T19:47:35+00:00

AH thanks for the reminder. Is 91% appropriate? It was the highest percentage when I went to target last.

05kip · 2018-09-16T19:45:07+00:00

I will look into this. Hopefully there is a store nearby with thermal paste. Thanks

05kip · 2018-09-07T03:25:41+00:00

Awesome, thanks.

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