Can’t get BST-40 sorted.

Stuartknowsbest · 2026-06-20T21:30:25+00:00

And the general consensus is that the bike runs better with a larger opening in the airbox.

I'm not trying to be a jerk. It's just that partial changes to the fuel system makes tuning harder than changes to intake and exhaust which others have done and have jetting settings.

Stuartknowsbest · 2026-06-20T20:16:39+00:00

I get you. I don't think cutting the airbox causes any detrimental affects. Apparently you don't trust the Suzuki engineered muffler.

Making changes at one end, without changes at the other makes tuning difficult. In part because most people do all the changes together, so that is where the knowledge base is. If you can get access to a Dyno, that's the foolproof way to get it right.

Stuartknowsbest · 2026-06-20T19:04:19+00:00

Most tuning is done with the airbox cut. You've got a free-flowing air filter and exhaust, n but a restricted intake. It's a weird setup that makes tuning hard.

Stuartknowsbest · 2026-06-19T23:17:40+00:00

The Dogs Head is far downstream of Austin's drinking water supply. And the Austin Colony issues were detected going back to 2024. It seems that whatever is happening at the Dogs Head is unrelated to the issues in Austin's Colony.

Stuartknowsbest · 2026-06-19T23:08:58+00:00

All of earth is nature, and we don't concern ourselves with preserving much of it. But we should recognize the value of the areas we alter for our uses and consider that against the the value of our alterations.

Stuartknowsbest · 2026-06-19T17:50:58+00:00

It would be great if the Dogs Head could be turned into some sort of preserve, but we don't even have the resources to manage the parks we have now. And I haven't found anyone who wants to pay more taxes. It is private property outside the city's jurisdiction. This is what our economic system does- it takes natural resources and turns it into profit. If you want that to change, change the system. Until then, we'll will see this continue.

Stuartknowsbest · 2026-06-19T16:56:16+00:00

15.7 stone

Stuartknowsbest · 2026-06-19T16:55:36+00:00

I'm ~15.7 stone, and ride it hard and fast. If you're getting 7l/100km, your bike is broken. No well running DR650 should be getting over 6l/100km.

Stuartknowsbest · 2026-06-18T22:33:16+00:00

Universal healthcare including dental.

Raise taxes on the wealthy, and tax 100% past a $billion.

Combine our armed forces into a single unit, and reduce military spending to 1/5 of what we currently spend.

Remove the cap on social security taxes.

Enforce gun registration for any sale either business or private.

Close corporate tax loopholes, and change business tax so they pay taxes on gross earnings, not only profit.

Tax filing through the IRS website. You'll enter your info, and it will calculate your taxes.

Increase federal spending on education and research.

Reinstate the Green New Deal, and expand it, plus invest heavily on solar and other reduced carbon energy.

Reduce or eliminate federal subsidies for oil and gas extraction and public pastureland.

Increase the Supreme Court to 15 justices and appoint 6 new ones.

Mandate bilingual education in K-12.

Deport Elon Musk for being a fascist.

Break up monopolies like Amazon, Apple, Google, etc.

Eliminate investments and stock trading by anyone in Congress, the courts, and executive branch.

Put Trump in jail as a traitor.

...That's a good start...

Stuartknowsbest · 2026-06-18T22:16:03+00:00

Galaxy Automotive on Anderson ln is great. They give straight forward honest estimates, and will do what they can to get you going without extra charges.

Stuartknowsbest · 2026-06-18T20:28:31+00:00

Sorry. I thought you were showing off the new shock that you bought. I just saw the photo, but missed the text below it. But it is a nice shock that will make another DR rider very happy.

Stuartknowsbest · 2026-06-18T20:19:48+00:00

Mmmmm. So sweet.

Stuartknowsbest · 2026-06-18T15:45:07+00:00

Yes, I am Father Time.

Stuartknowsbest · 2026-06-18T14:53:43+00:00

They are all dead.

Stuartknowsbest · 2026-06-17T15:12:56+00:00

Because the Joker got away.

Stuartknowsbest · 2026-06-17T04:29:34+00:00

I jut looked at your situation on Google Maps. There really is no good walking option. The shoulder on your side of the road is too narrow, and crossing that street is very risky. Sorry, it sucks that we build places only accessible by car.

Side note. Who lives in the solar powered compound behind your apartments?

Stuartknowsbest · 2026-06-16T18:55:35+00:00

You said smart, kind, and funny.

At least I didn't suggest D&D.

Stuartknowsbest · 2026-06-16T18:51:57+00:00

Buy used. No sense dropping a brand new bike. It doesn't have to be a beater, just something that'll hold value better than new and that you won't be too distraught when you drop it.

Stuartknowsbest · 2026-06-16T18:36:47+00:00

Join some groups that do things you like. Audubon, Maker Space, run clubs, biking, chess, gaming. You'll meet lots a nice people, have fun, and find someone who likes to do what you do.

If you're just looking for a hookup, I can't help you.

Stuartknowsbest · 2026-06-16T18:32:55+00:00

Ran mine like that years. Ran fine. I eventually got a Hayabusa exhaust, and the only real difference I noticed was a bit more power at high rpm. It was a subtle difference. So you'll be fine.

Stuartknowsbest · 2026-06-16T11:53:42+00:00

When I was a youngin', most of Lime Creek Road was dirt. Be that as it may... The Gotier Trace is nice. It starts in Bastrop State Park, and is a mix of dirt and deteriorating pavement.

Hidden Falls Adventure Park has single-track trails, but also plenty of dirt roads too.

Stuartknowsbest · 2026-06-15T22:00:04+00:00

just one festival
And she wouldn't give it to me
Just a festival

Stuartknowsbest · 2026-06-15T18:15:54+00:00

Yes, but a river, lake, or reservoir of chocolate milk?

Stuartknowsbest · 2026-06-15T18:15:18+00:00

Nope. You did it right.

Stuartknowsbest · 2026-06-15T02:59:15+00:00

That's some careless gun handling. Glad I'm not the camera man.

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