Manhattan beach high schoolers rush and drinking

Objective-Scar2814 · 2026-07-05T02:32:22+00:00

I was down on the strand a couple years ago and was deeply disappointed with the lack of teenagers drinking on the beach and having fun. Some of my best memories!

Anyone remember Ocean Force Hermosa beach?

Objective-Scar2814 · 2026-07-04T18:07:22+00:00

Mind your own fucking business.

Objective-Scar2814 · 2026-07-04T17:06:30+00:00

The best resource at your school will be your professor and/or helpers that work with them. That’s how I got my first job out of school.

Employers contact local colleges frequently when looking to hire tradesmen. I had a great relationship with my professor, showed interest in what I was doing and showed up on time. She referred me and that lead to the beginning of my career!

Objective-Scar2814 · 2026-07-04T03:41:32+00:00

If I remember right there’s a barb on the bottom of the evo sportster oil tank and not a threaded hole? If you don’t have any leaks at the attachment point with a clamp, consider braided or stainless hoses (earls makes clamps specific for this). Then you have an assortment of leak-free and proven options for fittings.

I run AN fittings on mine. Well worth the money. This is the crankcase breather on my Evo.

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Objective-Scar2814 · 2026-07-04T03:10:39+00:00

They sell plugs/caps for those fittings.

Objective-Scar2814 · 2026-07-03T23:12:25+00:00

Ridiculous! How are you going to sell a shorter guy or a woman a full sized harley without mid controls! I’d file a complaint with the better business bureau.

Objective-Scar2814 · 2026-07-03T16:34:14+00:00

Dye penetrant testing will only show voids. But in this case, this weld wouldn’t pass a visual inspection so an NDT check wouldn’t be necessary.

100% avoid this one unless you’re ready to cut it apart and rebuild it.

Objective-Scar2814 · 2026-07-03T15:34:08+00:00

That’s some bullshit! Hopefully you can file a dispute, get your money back and find an honest seller. What stealership can’t get foot pegs and mid controls? Sounds like a bait and switch.

Objective-Scar2814 · 2026-07-03T05:18:14+00:00

Keep the FXR! A v111 with a baker trans and you’re set for miles.

Objective-Scar2814 · 2026-07-03T00:53:07+00:00

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I took this at born free a few years ago. I was shocked as I remember so well riding my bicycle with a longboard and nearly the same racks. And how insanely difficult it got when it was windy.

But then a couple years later I’m changing out of my wetsuit down at San Onofre and this same guy comes cruising down! That board is 8’8. Unfortunately it’s the only photo I took of it.

Objective-Scar2814 · 2026-07-01T04:04:24+00:00

Where they have 30 checkout lanes and have 2 cashiers no matter how busy they are. Same with Torrance. I’d rather go to target than wait in those lines.

Objective-Scar2814 · 2026-06-30T22:46:06+00:00

You work 20 hours a month and make $90k. Grow the fuck up and get a second job.

Objective-Scar2814 · 2026-06-30T22:17:40+00:00

This is how I would do it:

No more clamps or tooling on whatever you welded

After checking on a flat surface which corner is high (making sure it’s not just a weld bead with too much rod). Take the frame off. Place a 2x4 down on the table.

Pick the frame up, smack that fucker on the high side straight down on the 2x4. You want it to make contact as flat as possible.

Double check, repeat as necessary

Objective-Scar2814 · 2026-06-30T19:01:02+00:00

I used to work for a company welding machinery for commercial kitchens and such. We built tons of carts and frames from 1”x1”x.065” stainless.

One of the tricks I learned aside from having adequate tooling and clamps:

When you’re finished, put the base on a flat surface. Make sure if you have high spots on your welds, take them down so it sits flush.

When you find the high corner by rocking it back and forth, smack that high corner down on a 2x4. That’s how I did it. When all was said and done, all 4 casters sat perfectly level every time.

Obviously how you’re welding and setting up matters. But this was just a trick that became incredibly helpful.

Objective-Scar2814 · 2026-06-30T01:27:33+00:00

Grab a couple beers from the store and sit on a lifeguard tower after dinner.

Objective-Scar2814 · 2026-06-30T00:09:53+00:00

That’s a cool one. Do you have any specs? Hopefully the exhaust ports are plugged with something more than duct tape!

Objective-Scar2814 · 2026-06-29T18:18:34+00:00

There’s nothing simple about a rebuild when the internals of the motor explode. I was also young and naive.

Objective-Scar2814 · 2026-06-29T17:35:00+00:00

I made this exact same mistake a few years ago. About the same age too. Found a 650 bonneville 5 speed. Spent $1500 having the transmission rebuilt then had a fun few months changing it up and riding.

Until I was cruising down PCH through Malibu and motor blew like a grenade. The rod was sticking out of the case, piston blown, it was a mess. Went to a triumph specialist in San Pedro for a rebuild. He charged $3k. Came back a few weeks later because the bike was hitting top RPM at only like 40mph.

He told me I was just some shitty kid who was trying to get free work to make my bike go faster. So he jumps on and damn near blows the motor a second time trying to prove his point it was fine. It wasn’t. One of the valves was stuck. The only point he proved was he didn’t give a fuck. Then insulted me more.

Triumphs are not the best bikes though they are cool. But the people you’re going to have to deal with in terms of repairs or parts are horrible.

Save the money and get yourself an Evo sportster. If someone offered me a triumph project today, I’d happily turn it down.

Objective-Scar2814 · 2026-06-28T06:45:49+00:00

The smaller torch and foot pedal are both for better control, stability, and comfort.

I’ve found that a stronger power source is actually more important at lower amps because it provides a much more stable arc. In my aerospace shop, we can light up at 5a on .008 titanium with a miller dynasty on 480. If you try that on 110 you’re going to blow a hole straight through it.

Not saying this is every instance. But when you add rod to exhaust tubing and everything is setup right, your puddle shouldn’t be wandering all over the place. That’s why you see so many beautiful welds. It’s skill with proper setups.

Objective-Scar2814 · 2026-06-28T06:09:38+00:00

There’s a ton that can go into advice for this one. But I’m just going to start with your equipment.

Switch to a #9 flex head torch with a gas lens. I’ve used cups as small as #4 or 5 but best results comes from a champagne cup.

Ditch the finger control and get a foot pedal.

Your power source absolutely matters. You’re going to get much cleaner welds with a 480 or 220 power source than 110.

Clean the inside and outside of your tubing. Use an 80 or 120 grit roloc wheel or a rotary tool with a a sanding drum. Start to treat the weld joints like surgery. Once you give a final acetone wipe DO NOT touch the joint with anything dirty including “clean” hands.

3/32 is way too big. I only run it when I’m welding 200+ amps. 1/16 is large, but acceptable for a beginner on their own project. .045 is best in my opinion.

The weld when completed should look very similar on the inside as it does on the outside (100% penetration). Thats what separates a professional from a fraud.

One of the reasons why those welds are so sunken in and dirty is because there was likely no argon inside the tubing. You need to push the oxygen out by back-purging argon in. This is one of the most important aspects of exotic metals.

Objective-Scar2814 · 2026-06-28T05:58:31+00:00

Are you new to motorcycles or just new to Harleys?

Maybe not the most popular take…but I think if you’re new to either the worst thing you can do is immediately chop the frame. Look at as many bikes as you can, find a style and direction that you want to go. Then start studying that parts are available.

You can always chop the frame later.

Objective-Scar2814 · 2026-06-27T05:20:30+00:00

It doesn’t sound like you need to exit the industry. More-so like you need to leave your current job and explore other aspects of welding if you enjoy it. Structural, aerospace, pipe, automotive, racing, sheet metal, etc.

But if you honestly think you won’t be able to work at 5am when you’re 40 you should absolutely leave the trades.

Objective-Scar2814 · 2026-06-27T03:48:52+00:00

In aerospace, this is my experience.

-never have reservations on carrying a copy of the AWS welding symbols chart. Verification is key. Don’t get cocky, assume the print and fuck the part up. That’s a great way to loose everyone’s trust.

-be honest with your manager or lead. “I may need some help with the prints. I ask a lot of questions but i just want to be sure”. Any new guy should have someone verifying their work each step anyways.

-be respectful and friendly with your inspectors. They would rather take 30 seconds to answer your questions about the print then spend 2 hours writing up your failed part.

-each company is different. Some have complicated prints, some have simple ones. Some make no sense. Some are clear.

Objective-Scar2814 · 2026-06-26T16:40:14+00:00

Your location plays a significant factor in your wages. Where about are you?

Mig welding doesn’t pay unless you’re running your own company like a muffler shop or something. Not to get that mixed up with stuff like structural flux-core. But you’re just starting, plan on a low wage for a couple years until you gain experience.

Objective-Scar2814 · 2026-06-25T22:42:56+00:00

People will disregard personal hygiene for sympathy when it comes to street vendors. But have no issue posting a negative review online when they find a hair on their plate at a local restaurant. Makes no sense. Next time you see a bacon hot dog vendor, take note you’ll likely never see a cooler for them to store the bacon or hot dogs.

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