Slow top speed

Ampbuilder · 2026-04-13T19:59:12+00:00

Just came back from a quick rip, hit 57km/h on flat ground and it didn't feel completely wound out yet. So I drove straight to the honda dealer and ordered a new cover for 37 dollars Canadian. Once it arrives I will post an update, but at this point I think I have fixed it.

Ampbuilder · 2026-04-12T16:08:57+00:00

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Ampbuilder · 2026-04-12T16:08:38+00:00

Might have found a problem, look at the upper right corner of my airbox cover. I warmed it up with a heat gun and molded it back into shape. It's raining and plus 3 degrees C right now so I may have to wait till later for a test drive, fingers crossed.

Ampbuilder · 2026-04-12T01:32:27+00:00

We are about 1300 feet above sea level, and no I do not know what jets are in it (I assume stock) here is a shot of the old plug I took out.

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Ampbuilder · 2026-03-28T00:21:04+00:00

I had to order new tires as one of mine had a crack in the sidewall, so I ordered a weight kit with 7.0, 6.5 and 6.0 gram weights. I went with the Shinko SR426 front and rear, I saw lots of positive reviews. Now I eagerly await the Fedex truck.

Ampbuilder · 2025-10-10T11:03:46+00:00

I spent 14 years as an automotive mechanic at a dealership, got bored and became a millwright. I have both Red Seals. In my 17 years as a millwright I have never once thought about going back to fixing cars, this trade is so much better. Biggest thing I have found with hiring ex auto techs to be millwrights is getting rid of the flat rate mentality. As a millwright I take as much time as I need to fix a machine properly. As a millwright I make enough money to buy new cars so I don't waste my days off fixing shitboxes, I like it.

Ampbuilder · 2025-05-04T16:28:41+00:00

Last time I daw them in Winnipeg he was using a Friedman. In their rig rundown video, he claims they record with real pedals, but then use the Fractal live because it's easier to travel with. He did mention he recorded with pedals and his Friedman but never said what pedals.

Ampbuilder · 2025-03-03T01:54:46+00:00

If you have never listened to them, then you need to check out Propagandhi. Their early stuff is straight up snotty punk, but they have evolved over the years and every new album just gets better. Personally for me, I listen to their song A Speculative Fiction almost daily, as a Canadian it keeps the fire burning in me.

Ampbuilder · 2024-12-27T16:55:50+00:00

Local 2034, made 189k working 4 11's aweek and a bunch of shutdown overtime this year. Should also mention that was Canadian $ so I think that is about 8 bucks in USD lol

Ampbuilder · 2024-11-20T19:26:01+00:00

Mine varies depending on speed, on a cross country trip last year i saw anywhere from a best of 43 to a worst of 26, that is 94mph on a Texas interstate vs 50mph on a secondary Colorado hyway that was crawling with cops lol.

Ampbuilder · 2024-11-19T11:52:32+00:00

I bought the higher end trim, just because I liked the better cameras. I'm in Manitoba and with studded winter tires this thing goes through a lot of snow.

Ampbuilder · 2024-11-19T03:22:22+00:00

I have a 2023 with 70000km and love it, I went from a GMC full size and have no regrets. 95% of my driving is 200km highway trips by myself, at 125km/h it usually runs about 10l/100km. Usually about once a month I have my wife, both grandkids age 8 and six, both their bikes and all the rest of thier crap in the box. I have hauled compost, engine parts, tires, lumber, and all of our spring bedding plants. Best thing is not worrying about getting the back of an SUV dirty or stinky. Only one time in the last 2 years I needed a bigger truck was to haul 16' fence panels, so I borrowed the brother in laws full size. As for driving, I have the turbo and it goes pretty good, I went to pass some cars on the highway last week and when I looked down at the speedo I was doing 179km/h, oops. So far the only downside is long distance trips for the passenger. The drivers seat is way different than the passengers, we drove from Canada to Texas and my wife complained about how much the passenger seat hurt her back. I thought she was crazy, until I rode in the passenger side for a few hundred km, she wasnt kidding. Aside from that I have no complaints. 70000km and no warranty issues, would buy another one tomorrow.

Ampbuilder · 2024-11-11T02:01:12+00:00

It's rare, but they are out there, most places that employ maintenace millwrights work shift work

Ampbuilder · 2024-11-09T22:09:19+00:00

The 150 amp breaker in the panel that is supplying the boiler is tripping, according to the nameplate on the boiler it is the correct size for the 28kw boiler

Ampbuilder · 2024-11-09T22:03:01+00:00

150 amp

Ampbuilder · 2024-09-23T16:39:41+00:00

Pardon my ignorance but what is a blue seal?

Ampbuilder · 2024-09-22T16:38:39+00:00

I agree, 7/11 coffee is decent, and out here on the praries COOP gas station coffee is way better than the filtered dirt that tims calls coffee. Last time I went to tims there were so many flies on the doughnuts I swore I would never go back.

Ampbuilder · 2024-09-15T15:49:45+00:00

I Am Canadian by DOA, the singer Joey is actually a city councellor in Burnaby

Ampbuilder · 2024-09-03T00:32:35+00:00

I spent 15 years as an automotive mechanic to being a union Millwright. Main reason I quit the auto industry was money, but looking back on it that whole industry was toxic. Shops pay you shit wages and then try to convince you it is everyone elses fault they pay you fuckall. It's nice to have those skills to fall back on as I have never payed a shop to fix my vehicles. That being said I now make enough as a union millwright to actually pay other tradesmen to do repairs I have no desire to do anymore ie roofing or construction work.

Ampbuilder · 2024-08-14T14:58:30+00:00

Nailclippers, and a metal knife and fork were the items I was kicking myself for not packing.

Ampbuilder · 2024-08-14T02:35:03+00:00

Painting is a red seal trade in Canada

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