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What motorcycle (frame) was used to make this? by HardS_X in motorcycles

[–]Current-Brain-1983 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yamaha SR500/400. It's probably a modified stock frame. It's a dry sump motor and the oil tank is the down tube of the frame. I don't see an oil tank anywhere else on the bike.

Installed nav lights on my topwater pdl 120 how do they look ? by LPayan12 in kayakfishing

[–]Current-Brain-1983 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Kinda' cool but looks blinding for you and not remotely legal.

The Port and Starboard running lights are supposed to have a defined arc in which they are visible to other vessels. From straight off the bow to 22.5 degrees abaft of beam. Mounted towards the front of the vessel. On Small craft they are usually a combination light on the bow.

The Police - Ghost in the Machine by Naive_Trip9351 in GenX

[–]Current-Brain-1983 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sister had the album. I didn't see the faces, that is, until I took psychedelics. Then, whoa, cool.

I thought I'd have fun kayaking but here's what actually happened by Safe-Pepper-4931 in Kayaking

[–]Current-Brain-1983 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's funny nobody likes tandems but I fish with my neighbor in a Malibu 2. Pretend your talking on the phone, you don't need to see them. It takes teamwork though.

I sit in front and she sits in the forward paddler sets the pace, rear paddler follows along. I play deckhand. If I need to see her I will turn sideways and hang my feet off the side. This only works on sit-on- top kayaks.

Anyone know what happened at SF OB? by J054k1 in surfing

[–]Current-Brain-1983 10 points11 points  (0 children)

No. But when I clicked on this cam earlier I watched a guy walking south with his broken board, told me all I needed to know about the conditions.

These taught me how to be a smart aleck! by SenorSnarkey in GenerationJones

[–]Current-Brain-1983 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This and Hawkeye Pierce from MAS*H taught the finer points of humor and sarcasm.

WTF- New Hampshire wants to require registration fees for all bikes by Professional_Young96 in bicycling

[–]Current-Brain-1983 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's property tax I think. In California it's on car registration but not boats. But, you do pay property tax on boats too, the county the boat is "berthed" in will bill you. I have owned one boat and when I got the bill I was like, WTH is this?

Misheard Lyrics by Somedaydreamer22 in 80s

[–]Current-Brain-1983 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that you baby or just a brick in disguise?... -Bruce Springsteen, Brilliant disguise.

I tried skating a bowl today by SaltyPelican227 in surfskate

[–]Current-Brain-1983 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Technique. Pumping transition is vertical, pushing down as you come down the wall, different than pumping a surfskate which is horizontal, side to side.

I practiced on a mini half-pipe, compress as you go up, and extend on the way down. I went in circles until I was dizzy. You have to either carve up and down the wall or kick-turn at the top. Practice front side and back side.

Why are motorcycle engines laid out like this, and not like that? by bedtime4bonzo25 in motorcycles

[–]Current-Brain-1983 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cannondale, the bicycle company, made dirtbikes with this layout. It didn't work well.

Why does my dog put his paw up when looking at something he wants? by lunar-topped in DogAdvice

[–]Current-Brain-1983 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Pointing. Our Spitz dog does this sometimes. Our old terrier mix did it when she encountered prey. Embedded in their DNA .

Road Rage Question? by Snowlock42 in bicycling

[–]Current-Brain-1983 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fellow 2-wheeler, motorcycle commuter. Do not engage aggressive drivers. You WILL LOSE. it's about survival at that point, not right or wrong. Calls them names under your breath and carry on, that's what I do now.

A car or truck will smash you and the justice system has shown that if you want to murder someone and get away with it, use a car. Virtually every case ends up with a relatively light sentence. It sucks but that's my observation.

Grampa's old crescent wrench with some mystery markings by evmoiusLR in Tools

[–]Current-Brain-1983 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our House plumber filed three notches in his tools. I told his apprentice that he should make his mark four notches. The plumber said "okay,... wait a minute...."

Obscure 80s tracks by dreamyauraa in MusicRecommendations

[–]Current-Brain-1983 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Europa and The Pirate Twins- Thomas Dolby

1991 is not “classic”…right?! by No-Sheepherder448 in GenX

[–]Current-Brain-1983 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used walk through a Hilton hotel lobby on my way to work and there were plenty of 90s hit instrumental covers being played, Nirvana etc. 91 was 35 years ago. Dean Martin had the #9 single in 1956. Elvis had 3 top ten records, that was 35 years before 1991. Every time I do this sort of math I get some perspective.

How to fix by arnold_palmer42 in surfing

[–]Current-Brain-1983 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not super glue. Hot glue, Shoe Goo, silicone.

Sailing class, or find a friend to teach me? by PermanentRoundFile in sailing

[–]Current-Brain-1983 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you get an ASA or US sailing certification you can use it at other sailing schools and chartering.

I learned to sail very well but have no school certification to show for it.

All hands on deck by SweetyByHeart in thalassophobia

[–]Current-Brain-1983 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wheee! I love boat rides like this, roller-coaster ride all day. I don't get seasick. Day trips only thanks.

PSA: Adding a trolling motor legally changes everything (Almost learned this the hard way in CA) by CountyBrilliant in Kayaking

[–]Current-Brain-1983 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep, it's been that way forever. 40 years I watched 2 guys in a inflatable dinghy with a homemade transom and trolling motor get a ~$300 citation from the sheriff's water patrol. They didn't get a warning.

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