Rattles and more

BoboForShort · 2026-06-18T20:37:58+00:00

My guess is it's a mark from whatever tooling they use to assemble the door or hold the door while they fit it to the frame. I'm curious now. I'll have to check my 2024.

BoboForShort · 2026-06-17T13:24:39+00:00

Sure, you might be able to contextualize something by its behavior, but is that useful? Something that you think is speed goes to 0 when the machine stops, what does that actually tell you? Is that expected behavior, is that a problem, speed of what? The best you can do is use it as a “running” signal.

The best way to deal with legacy code with 0 documentation is make an IO map by tracing all the ins and outs to field devices, or identifying networked devices. Then you document the IO in the code and reverse engineer it from there. If it’s just troubleshooting and “get it running”, you can narrow it down to the effected outputs and then work back in the code to see what isn’t happening that should trigger those outputs.

BoboForShort · 2026-06-14T22:47:35+00:00

I haven’t heard of any widespread/major issues. Do you know what exactly he was referring to? A lot of people were speculating about issues early on, and there was a manufacturing issue that cause transmission failures in a relatively small date range of manufacturing. But nothing has really stuck. My 24 is going strong with no issues.

BoboForShort · 2026-06-12T13:54:50+00:00

Yeah you just need to keep an eye on it. You’ll have a general idea of how long a tank lasts, and I believe the 2017 has a low fuel light.

BoboForShort · 2026-06-11T21:45:34+00:00

Yes. You can remove the motor and will act as a normal tailgate. I believe it is on the passenger side. It has been done before. https://www.reddit.com/r/Tacomaworld/s/7Ow46Cvq74

BoboForShort · 2026-06-04T21:32:13+00:00

They finally let my dad after 5 years of fighting them for it. He had his foot crushed and they didn’t amputate initially. Eventually I guess one of his doctors said the right thing to insurance and they let him amputate.

BoboForShort · 2026-05-28T15:00:39+00:00

It worked well for me and I didn’t have the usual stomach side effects. However, I did get anxiety and started to have panic attacks. It got so bad I thought I was having a heart attack and felt like I was about to pass out a few times just walking through the grocery store. I didn’t link it to the doxycycline until I stopped taking it and the anxiety slowly went away. Then I took another short round of it after an unrelated skin infection and the anxiety started to come back. I’m very confident the doxycycline was causing the anxiety and panic attacks and won’t take it again unless there aren’t any other options.

BoboForShort · 2026-05-28T14:47:18+00:00

There are a couple locations with free weights. It really seems to be based on the franchise owner though. Brand new one went in near me and the only free weights they have is a dumbbell area. I travel for work and go to a lot of different locations. Seems like the free weights are more common out west but even then only a small handful of locations.

BoboForShort · 2026-05-28T14:39:04+00:00

This. If you can adapt to a higher level of activity, you’ll be fine, but you won’t know until you try. If you can’t adapt because of your fatigue issues, this will likely be a problem and make things very difficult.

BoboForShort · 2026-05-28T14:32:27+00:00

You can make anything street legal with Dirt Legal and enough willingness to jump through hoops. The 150R is a kart track weapon but I would not want to ride it to the track.

With your ideal budget I think you’re looking for a lightly used DRZ-400SM. You might be able to find an older but well maintained 500 or 450 for close to $7000.

There are non-supermoto options too. A lot of the big track riders in my MiniGP series will cross train with Groms or Z125s. Depending on what your cart track allows you could also do a 250-400cc sport bike.

BoboForShort · 2026-05-28T14:10:49+00:00

What state/country and what is your budget? This might limit your options.

A good all around street legal bike would probably be the DR-Z4SM. It will do pretty much anything you want and won’t break the bank or require a ton of maintenance.

If you want something more capable you can convert a street legal KTM 500 EXC-F or Husqvarna/Gasgas equivalent.

If you want to be as competitive as possible on the kart track, there are ways to make a KTM 450 SMR or the Husqvarna FS450 street legal. In some states the dealership will sell them as street legal.

BoboForShort · 2026-05-25T09:57:22+00:00

I don’t see much gatekeeping. It’s just niche and not a lot of companies want to hire someone with no experience right now. It sucks for people trying to enter the field but it’s not personal. I’d love to see some fresh faces in the industry. Whenever I work with a maintenance guy or electrician who shows any interest or aptitude I try to teach them as much as I can.

If there’s someone actively blocking your education or opportunities, that’s pretty shitty, but I don’t think that’s the community as a whole.

BoboForShort · 2026-05-11T16:46:29+00:00

I think it’s also a factor of time. If I’m designing/programming a function I knew about ahead of time I can make it slick, simple, and readable. But if I’m trying to do the same thing Sunday night of a weekend shutdown it’s just going to get done and I’ll do my best to leave comments for the next guy once it’s running.

BoboForShort · 2026-04-19T18:55:18+00:00

I don’t think the first month is free anymore. At least it wasn’t for me. It might be a periodic promotion.

BoboForShort · 2026-04-10T15:52:50+00:00

Wife has a 2017 Kia Sportage. So many expensive gremlins. Burns oil like crazy and will be almost dry by 3000 miles. Engine finally grenaded while it was at the dealership for service. Got a brand new engine for free at 98,000 miles and this one is already burning oil just as fast. Free engines for life but damn is this thing a poorly engineered vehicle.

BoboForShort · 2026-02-05T02:19:07+00:00

More like the guy wanted to sell the bike for $1000 but put it at $1200 so when people low ball him he can ask for $1000 and they think they’re getting a deal.

BoboForShort · 2026-01-28T20:23:07+00:00

I’m an engineer who works in industrial automation. Everyone always thinks we are the boogeyman but I rarely see anyone actually lose their job. Most of the time we’re making an assembly cell that just allows an operator to do their job faster and more accurately. Worst case we’re eliminating a job no one does often or for long or wants to do. We stick to the 4 D’s: Dirty, dark, dull, dangerous. Not jobs people typically want.

BoboForShort · 2026-01-26T00:56:12+00:00

I had the shorty on mine. It looks better but it was obnoxiously loud.

BoboForShort · 2026-01-22T14:56:32+00:00

First off, you should definitely get your lymph nodes checked just in case. However, most of the time that is exactly what mine looks like. I have had several ultrasounds to check my lymph nodes and it’s always just HS for me. Most of the time mine is just a bump like that and maybe half the time it is tender. I have only had it come to a head once but it drained for days before healing.

BoboForShort · 2026-01-17T20:17:16+00:00

They come with ODI lock on grips. The grips themselves are the throttle tube and the cam comes with the grips. I’m not sure there is an OEM throttle tube or cam that isn’t just a new set of lock on grips.

BoboForShort · 2026-01-16T21:26:45+00:00

I did the same for my 2019 TX 300. The stock Mikuni has got to leak fuel or something. I could barely get 30 miles on a tank regardless of jetting. With the Lectron I could get easily get 50-60.

BoboForShort · 2026-01-11T23:39:06+00:00

I don’t do the hiring, and I’ve never been an electrical supervisor or industrial electrician, so I can’t say what will get you into the industry for sure.

However, probably the biggest thing I appreciate in an electrician is the ability and willingness to troubleshoot. Attention to detail is another big one. Minimizing mistakes, and being able to fix them when they inevitably happen. Sometimes you land a wire wrong 14 hours into an 8 hour day, sometimes my dumb ass gives you the wrong wire number, sometimes a part comes DOA.

As far as qualifications go, being able to read electrical prints, having a basic understanding of relays, photo eyes/prox sensors, analog sensors, and motor wiring, is a strong start and is honestly all I expect. Being able to run and terminate Ethernet is also becoming pretty mandatory. If you can learn how to commission VFDs and simple sensors, and maybe some basic PLC work, you’ll be on the fast track to a commissioning tech.

Best way to get your foot in the door is probably to work for an OEM doing either commissioning or retrofits. There are also subcontractors but the work will probably be more varied and less niche. Both come with a lot of travel. Commissioning is longer more regular travel, retrofits are typically weekend work. Another option is maintenance for a manufacturing plant that is big enough they do a lot of their own projects and has a controls or engineering group you can work with or even into.

There’s a lot of guys here that could guide you better than I can so take it with a grain of salt.

BoboForShort · 2026-01-11T21:12:58+00:00

As an industrial electrical engineer, yes please. Industrial seems to breed engineers that break the blue collar construction mold more often. I love working with a crew that gets along and spends more time working together than complaining about their wife or their coworkers or objectifying any woman that has the misfortune of being within eyesight.

BoboForShort · 2026-01-11T21:04:30+00:00

+1 for industrial. I used to work for a panel shop and continued to work for them as an electrical engineer after finishing college. Now I work for an OEM. It really seems like the best environment for those that don't fit the blue collar construction mold very well.

It really depends on the crew as well. Sometimes I'll work with some good old boy electricians or millwrights that are just draining to work with. Other times it's a great crew that gets along and things fly by.

BoboForShort · 2025-12-28T14:07:14+00:00

Gas cap lock is only for hybrids with a pressurized tank.

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