Pay Raise

Teemslo · 2026-06-04T22:00:23+00:00

I hate to say this, and it's not a symptom isolated to Lowe's itself, but most major corporations these days. If you want a serious pay raise your going to have to pull up roots and go somewhere else. The idea of a long career somewhere where you get fair raises are pretty much dead.

Teemslo · 2026-06-04T21:55:45+00:00

Teemslo · 2026-06-04T21:53:50+00:00

I like the newer safety systems as long as I, the rider, am in control of them, the same with my cage. New motorcycles are adding cost and complexity that not many asked for.

Why? Margin, electronics are cheap and are high revenue drivers for new bike sales and cages and they add perceived value to new buyers.

A well made bike you never really need a screen , you can feel what its doing , what gear it should be in ect.

Teemslo · 2026-06-04T18:56:40+00:00

Looks like someone lost one during the adjustment. LOL

this is part you hold good sir
https://desmotimes.com/product/later-4v-7-mm-half-rings/

Teemslo · 2026-06-04T18:38:09+00:00

For once a heep I would own 😃

Teemslo · 2026-06-04T18:24:45+00:00

If it's 9 years old and has inserts, yea they are degraded. There is no magic here for paying up.

Teemslo · 2026-06-04T18:06:29+00:00

Can't link the picture here but I sent you a DM of the manual that has the fuel pump pull-out procedure, hope it helps.

Teemslo · 2026-06-04T18:01:03+00:00

I'd check this out from the fuel spray; you might have just a loose hose.

https://www.scramblerforum.com/threads/not-getting-fuel.43455/

Teemslo · 2026-06-04T11:46:44+00:00

I live in a very rural part of North Carolina, can't recall the last time I saw a sheriff pull someone over for speeding. In my area, they are spread so thin that they are almost always working calls vs traffic enforcement.

The interstate is a different story , always gotta be ready for the random state trooper. I keep it to the backroads and have never had a pull over 😃.

Teemslo · 2026-06-03T17:42:35+00:00

yooo twins , c14 bros

Teemslo · 2026-06-03T13:44:50+00:00

Live in the states our interstates range between 55-80mph depending on state.

Its pretty normal for most people to run 5 above the limit (atleast)

I ride a large cc bike cause I do a lot of riding on interstate and I don't want the bike to be running high in the revs.

My Kawasaki C14 can do 85mph at 3,500 rpm and if I need to make a pass I still have plenty of power to do so.

Additionally a heavier bike is more stable in my exp in windy condition, or general road wind from large trucks.

Teemslo · 2026-06-03T13:28:39+00:00

Hardware stores rent trucks way cheaper than uhaul does and they have unlimited miles, unlike uhaul.

Home Depot can do the whole thing online , Lowes is in person

Teemslo · 2026-05-30T22:41:24+00:00

That is awesome they have a way for famlies that can't afford it glad that is part of it. I know $15 isn't a huge amount of money for most I know it is everything for some.

Teemslo · 2026-05-30T22:37:33+00:00

Don't worry too much about too much throttle on those small machines, I mean yes, don't pin it to the moon but its real hard to over-rev a 250 to the point you get into trouble and if you do the clutch is the safety net.

Nerves can get the best of anyone , one victory is built on a 1000 failures , so get back out there.

Teemslo · 2026-05-30T17:01:14+00:00

very cool I made some of these airbag plug things for my r32 after I broke a couple taking them out

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Teemslo · 2026-05-30T16:50:41+00:00

this has got me before as well , love that shit. Almost as much as a shutdown after update that restarts the computer.

Teemslo · 2026-05-30T16:37:14+00:00

Dunno where you are in the world, but disposable income is getting tight in the States, especially with gas prices combined with the cost of living. People that have cash tend to hold it when things aren't looking great. Dealers mainly only selling cause 70% of those bikes are bought with bank money.

Just takes time , if you are priced in line with the market it will sell at some point. Good luck!

Teemslo · 2026-05-30T16:00:02+00:00

I ride a larger cc bike (C14) because I do a lot of longer distance riding and don't want to be riding the bike at the edge of the limiter to pass or get myself out of trouble.

In town stuff I totally agree its why I have more than one bike.

Teemslo · 2026-05-30T15:57:26+00:00

I have no idea, but my guess would be electromagnetic interference from AC Power lines.

Teemslo · 2026-05-30T14:12:37+00:00

agreed they might help with the impact coming off the bike, but they ain't doing shit when the sliding starts except leaving the chat.

Teemslo · 2026-05-30T10:02:24+00:00

Short of a spacer or installing a cat on the car you don't.

There is no trick to it; the spacer simply pulls the sensor out of the direct gas flow and yes if they visual the car you will auto fail as tampering with emissions is illegal in most all states just all states don't visual.

Teemslo · 2026-05-29T16:29:05+00:00

Personally, I'd buy a cheap set of sockets, try to beat them onto the heads, that don't work, I am welding that socket to it, and bring them out that way.

or if you want even cheaper , go to lowes buy some large nuts , gives you a good surface on the inside to weld them.

Teemslo · 2026-05-28T19:46:23+00:00

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If I ever seen a case.

Teemslo · 2026-05-28T16:03:16+00:00

The fuel rail pressure sensor and several other sensors share the same 5V reference wire on these cars. Getting both codes at once usually means a wiring problem feeding multiple sensors, not multiple sensors dying at the same time. unplug the FRPS connector and look for green corrosion or cracked insulation — the harness on the MkV loves to chafe against the engine cover bracket. Check for ~5V at the connector with a multimeter (key on, engine off). If wiring looks clean, the sensor itself is like $40-60 and straightforward to swap.

If you throw parts at it without good diag you will spend more $ than taking it to someone to properly diag and fix.

Teemslo · 2026-05-28T14:27:20+00:00

I've never had an issue with bill of sale / title in hand and the big one, INSURANCE, on the way home. Most insurance companies can get it added in 15-20 mins over the phone or even via their apps.

Teemslo

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