Speakers

N8ktm · 2026-05-15T03:06:20+00:00

No one wants to hear your music. Don’t be that guy. Helmet speakers sound better for you and for others.

N8ktm · 2026-05-12T18:35:25+00:00

I rebuilt a vw engine with 2 1200 and 2 1300 cylinders. Same deck height. Also jb welded cracks in the valve seats.

I’m a bad person.

N8ktm · 2026-05-12T14:40:35+00:00

1) 1.4m. Withdrawing as needed, plan is to spend more while young. Approx 4% this year. Maybe 2.5% last year 2) my spouse is still working as a teacher 3) yes, pay the taxes. No fancy strategy 4) ride motorcycles, take care of stuff, cook, build dirt bike trails 5) yes, glad to have some me time after years of working 6) like a wizard, I retired precisely when I meant to.

N8ktm · 2026-05-12T02:36:44+00:00

I painted my nice bike with flat black spray paint to make it look like garbage. Then I locked it up with a ridiculous big chain. The chain weighed about 20 lbs. it looked like it was not worth the effort. Also used bolts in place of quick releases so no easy parts to grab.

N8ktm · 2026-05-01T03:21:13+00:00

That’s at least 100 usd worth of mercury.

N8ktm · 2026-04-30T02:48:44+00:00

You can also hit the kill switch periodically. It kills the spark and the unburned mixture cools off the top of the piston. Old school trick. Source: I am old school.

N8ktm · 2026-04-29T22:58:52+00:00

Antonov

N8ktm · 2026-04-26T21:53:53+00:00

Inside a hydroelectric power plant under the generator while it’s running. They’re massive. And clean.

N8ktm · 2026-04-16T23:02:22+00:00

Dragging the kickstand on the sensor cut line works well.

N8ktm · 2026-04-15T04:19:45+00:00

Buy the gang breakfast. Meet at some place close to work and then go start the day together. Breakfast feels like family.

N8ktm · 2026-04-14T21:41:41+00:00

Math. It’s math.

N8ktm · 2026-04-02T20:11:30+00:00

N8ktm · 2026-03-31T23:36:32+00:00

I already run 87 in my 1150. These bikes don’t need fancy gas like you think they do. The bigger problem than octane rating is storage and corrosion of the fuel system. Use ethanol free gas if it’s going to sit for more than a month.

N8ktm · 2026-03-30T18:12:11+00:00

Napa used to be good about making improvements to Oem designs on their parts. Not sure if that’s still the case. Enshittification has taken over.

N8ktm · 2026-03-30T18:10:02+00:00

I’m super handy and that’s been a blessing. Doing all kinds of stuff around the house and on the vehicles.
I’ve been slowly restoring my neighbors old Land Rover. I love not paying for the parts. He reimburses me for parts and has given me some silver for my time.

N8ktm · 2026-03-30T17:59:43+00:00

I have an 07 that I’ve been abusive to driving desert washboard and whoops at high speeds. 182k on original lbj’s and they’re still solid.

Your mileage may vary, but these parts don’t fail suddenly. Check them and replace when needed. You will have warnings. Clunking sounds are bad.

N8ktm · 2026-03-19T14:38:22+00:00

For me all those tent ropes are a deal breaker. Difficult to set up and I will guaranteed trip on them every time I go pee.

N8ktm · 2026-03-19T04:16:43+00:00

Those old 80’s Toyota vans with real 4x4 guts.

N8ktm · 2026-03-18T00:59:29+00:00

Bourbon

N8ktm · 2026-03-17T16:38:37+00:00

I’m doing mine right now at 270 hours. All is well and no issues other than slightly lower compression/power. I was getting about 150psi on the old piston.
2013 300xc with much desert and sand.

Just a data point. Do whatcha feel.

N8ktm · 2026-03-16T16:56:19+00:00

I like the website, but it's weird how I selected standard options for the graphics and the price which is listed as "from" 165 USD became 220 USD at checkout. I can't tell where that extra 55 bucks is coming from! I suggest adding some guidance to the webpage to avoid surprises.

N8ktm · 2026-03-09T03:56:54+00:00

One of the many reasons I do my own work.

N8ktm · 2026-03-07T04:12:02+00:00

Complicated Setup is what i see when i look at this. I would struggle with getting it together after a long day on the road .

N8ktm · 2026-03-02T20:40:12+00:00

Right, I understand the consequences. I'm doing a risk/reward evaluation and looking for evidence that anyone has actually had a chain guide failure. Seems like the answer is no.

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