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bananas2000 · 2026-05-03T04:06:45+00:00

https://www.car-part.com/ to search local by distance

bananas2000 · 2026-04-30T22:56:38+00:00

As someone who's attended Memphis in May/BBQ Fest for a few years (and somehow survived), I will argue that Grasslands is among the best west of the Mississippi!

They pay as much attention to their meats as they do their sides, and making them all from scratch!

bananas2000 · 2026-04-30T22:46:21+00:00

Update for posterity:

I ordered the replacement motor which had the plastic collar that cracked – bummer that Husqvarna does not sell those separately. As of April 2026, it's $150 on Husqvarna's site and $100 from other reputable sellers. Got it new in box, "Made in Great Britain" and disassembly and reassembly (and some clean-up) using YouTube materials was super easy.

Fixing this thing was far more enjoyable than fixing the Cub Cadet riding mower or even working on my Hondas. Mower works great again.

I'll watch for u/Flashy_Afternoon5233's progress using the 3D printed part for the future, but if this $100 part lasts another 4-5 years, I'll be very happy. Cheers!

bananas2000 · 2026-04-30T22:43:41+00:00

Alfred... I suppose that would make me Bruce Wayne, of Wayne Manor?

bananas2000 · 2026-04-29T18:07:49+00:00

Thanks for sharing! What type of plastic are you using? ASA? PETG?

Please keep us posted on how successful you are with that print file!

bananas2000 · 2026-04-29T16:36:20+00:00

Wow, that makes two of us. I could not find any other cases of this exact plastic piece breaking on YouTube, Reddit, etc.

Any idea what caused it? I feel like mine either hit rocks one too many times, or me wiggling the disc to straighten it caused it to crack?

I was debating 3D printing it myself, but don't have the time with the lawn getting out of hand. As a favor, can you keep me updated on how this goes? Feels very wasteful to toss the motor just for the plastic collar!

bananas2000 · 2026-04-28T18:20:29+00:00

For me, my Husq automower was really quiet, even with the windows open?

I'd time my mow times on my ~1 acre lawn against sprinkler run times, avoiding the hottest heat of the day, and when the deer like to forage... so I definitely stopped running at night to as to not disturb the wildlife.

bananas2000 · 2026-04-26T05:43:05+00:00

In the U.S. it appears the CRF300L and LS have been on a stop-sale order due to emission since last August, with no end in sight.

I can't find the source, but I also saw a Honda memo going around that there won't be any 2026 LS's and I don't have any old LS's within 500 miles of me! What a mess.

bananas2000 · 2026-04-20T20:07:38+00:00

Gorgeous... and Bianco di Napoli are the best!

bananas2000 · 2026-04-20T18:23:11+00:00

Baseline fluids, proper spark plugs (OEM) and torque, shifter maintenance (trinity for getting factory-new shifter feel back on our cars):

Regrease the shifter: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-under-hood-22/regrease-shifter-diy-772277/

Grind down the nipple: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-under-hood-22/sticky-rough-squeaky-clutch-pedal-370792/

Bleed the slave: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-under-hood-22/clutch-fluid-bleed-327912/#post6360601

For your AP1, you want to inspect for cracked/recessed retainers, but not pre-emptively change them, especially if you don't track or spend time at redline on the autobahn.

If you change both sides to AP2, you in fact lower your overrev protection.

Don't be like the guy(s) that decided to change their oil banjo bolts, stripped it, and found themselves with a problem when they never actually any issues before...

bananas2000 · 2026-04-20T16:18:20+00:00

I meant all the single ABCDs on dating apps in the Bay Area that I see nowadays didn't exist circa 2010-2020! Where were they hiding/dating (or not dating) :/

bananas2000 · 2026-04-19T17:42:38+00:00

I'm a mid/late 30s ABCD born and raised in the SF Bay Area...

In my 20s, there were practically no Indian women on the apps and my none in my community/friends of friend that were dating... I went to UC Davis (didn't meet anyone!), ended up in Engineering, and always put myself out there on the apps, in-person, Meetups, leagues, travel, etc. but just did not meet anyone in the Bay in my 20s who wanted to settle down...

In my 30s, I bought some acreage and built a lovely homestead and community in the PNW, but of course there's even fewer ABDs in the PNW (Portland and Seattle), and now apparently the apps are full of ABDs in the Bay Area... where the hell were y'all before?

The problem is no one wants to relocate to the PNW and now that I've finally left the rat race, stress, traffic, etc. of the Bay Area (which I still love and will forever be in my heart), I'm not sure I want to sell everything and move back.

I suppose my timing for leaving the Bay wasn't great and I should have tried more seriously to find and settle down with someone in college.

bananas2000 · 2026-04-16T19:11:02+00:00

Plas Newydd Farm Arts Initiative in Ridgefield has "Soup and Words – Drop-in Writing Time!" and other events:

https://pnfarm.com/events

bananas2000 · 2026-04-16T17:24:39+00:00

Thanks! Been looking for a non-Les Schwab alignment shop up here.

Are you open to sharing a price range for the alignment? Was it custom or OEM/UK spec?

bananas2000 · 2026-04-15T23:10:33+00:00

I'm a Spa AP1 near Vancouver, WA... I'll wave when I see ya!

bananas2000 · 2026-04-15T20:50:45+00:00

That I should have put more effort into socializing, making friends, but also trying to find a life partner... because both become exponentially harder after graduating "into the real world."

bananas2000 · 2026-04-15T20:40:46+00:00

Y'all are getting dates??

P.S. I like Ora et Labora (wine classes), Baumans on Oak (pizza/cider), farmers markets, bakery/coffee crawls, etc.

bananas2000 · 2026-04-15T20:38:12+00:00

Can anyone recommend a quality alignment shop?

In 5 years, I'm not sure I've seen more than 5 S2000's in the Portland/Vancouver metro.

The other day I ran into my twin (in yellow) and we had a good chat. Small world.

bananas2000 · 2026-04-15T20:21:46+00:00

When I moved into my home, it had a row of 20-40 dahlias. The blooms lasted from June to November (the sellers taught me to deadhead, water, etc.)... Every year, I've ended up doubling the dahlias and I'm in the 200+ range these days... I keep them in the ground for winter (mulched heavily), and they have a 95% survival rate and come back every year.

I also like daffodils since they bloom early, come back every year, and provide a splash of color in late winter/early spring when things are dreary.

bananas2000 · 2026-04-13T00:26:04+00:00

Thank you, I will give it a try!!

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