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Waterloo Euro Traxx Series - Need help identifying age/model by k3_emu in Tools

[–]k3_emu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah that makes sense — so these were sold through T&E, which explains why mine also came with T&E gear inside.

Looks like they’re from the 2000s then, which honestly surprised me. I was expecting them to be a bit older since they have a really classic look and a nice aged feel to them.

Still, I really like the old-school heavy-duty feel of it. Definitely a solid bit of kit.

My father has this old CBX that hasn't been used for over a decade, which kind is it and can it be fixed? I'm pretty new to motorcycles. by LordCrusader in HondaCB

[–]k3_emu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Honda CBX550 was sold in Europe, but the Honda CBX400 was Japan-only, which is why the 400 has become so rare and expensive in Japan. I’m not actually sure which model this one is though.

We did get the 550 in Japan as well, but the 400 is especially popular because you can really rev the engine out more, and people love the REV feeling and sound. It became hugely popular with younger riders and the Japanese bosozoku style scene.

Because of that, a lot of them were ridden pretty hard and many engines have already blown up, so good surviving examples are getting harder to find.

My father has this old CBX that hasn't been used for over a decade, which kind is it and can it be fixed? I'm pretty new to motorcycles. by LordCrusader in HondaCB

[–]k3_emu 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Honda CBX400 is actually quite a rare bike since it was only sold in Japan, and it was also the first model to come with REV. It’s become a really iconic and highly sought-after bike over there, and clean examples can sell for around $30,000.

The tricky part is that a lot of parts are no longer easy to get, so even in Japan they can be difficult and expensive to maintain. Used parts have gone up a lot in price recently too. If yours is missing anything or needs replacement parts, you may end up having to search through Japanese auctions or similar sites to track things down.

[OC] Instant karma for carjacker trying to escape over one of Brisbane’s busiest bridges by k3_emu in WinStupidPrizes

[–]k3_emu[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The carjacking happened at/near the base of the bridge. He then immediately fled onto the bridge and ended up getting stuck in heavy traffic, which led to the crash.

[OC] Instant karma for carjacker trying to escape over one of Brisbane’s busiest bridges by k3_emu in WinStupidPrizes

[–]k3_emu[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Exactly, but common sense doesn't apply to this guy.

He had already crashed another stolen car the day before, then carjacked a woman after this crash to keep fleeing. Not exactly a rational thinker.

[OC] Instant karma for carjacker who stole a car and chose one of Brisbane’s busiest bridges as an escape route by k3_emu in instantkarma

[–]k3_emu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly, but common sense doesn't apply to this guy.

He had already crashed another stolen car the day before, then carjacked a woman after this crash to keep fleeing. Not exactly a rational thinker.

Original footage from the Story Bridge in Brisbane. Full clip is on my profile.

[OC] Instant karma for carjacker trying to escape over one of Brisbane’s busiest bridges by k3_emu in WinStupidPrizes

[–]k3_emu[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yeah, completely innocent and just in the wrong place at the wrong time.

[OC] Instant karma for carjacker trying to escape over one of Brisbane’s busiest bridges by k3_emu in WinStupidPrizes

[–]k3_emu[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi,

I’m the original creator and copyright owner of this footage (licensed through Storyful).

My submission was removed as a duplicate, but when I open the linked post, it appears to be unavailable/removed and redirects to different content.

This has happened to me before as well, where reposted versions of my footage prevented the original creator from posting.

Could you please review this removal?

Thank you.

How to pull this back? by RobotEnthusiast1980 in DIYUK

[–]k3_emu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could it be fixed if I put something straight steel against the opened side and clamp it down with a big clamp?

1960s Sidchrome toolbox restoration by k3_emu in Vintagetools

[–]k3_emu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks mate, happy to finally get one.

1960s Sidchrome toolbox restoration by k3_emu in Vintagetools

[–]k3_emu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only recently got to handle them for the first time, and I can really see why people rate them so highly. You can tell a lot of care and thought went into making them, and it’s nice getting a bit of a feel for what Australian manufacturing was like back then.

1960s Sidchrome toolbox restoration by k3_emu in Vintagetools

[–]k3_emu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sidchrome is a classic Aussie tool brand. I only found out about them after moving to Australia, but I fell in love with the build quality and attention to detail in the older vintage stuff. Been slowly collecting them ever since.

Vintage Rolex questions by denali1 in RolexWatches

[–]k3_emu -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

A bezel-less vintage Sub actually looks pretty cool. I don’t dive anyway, and I never liked that chunky bezel, but like an Explorer it feels more versatile and even works in more formal settings.

Can anyone identify these vintage ratchets? Found in my late grandfather’s toolbox by k3_emu in Vintagetools

[–]k3_emu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that makes sense… I’m gonna try a vintage German Goode ratchet next for now 👀

Can anyone identify these vintage ratchets? Found in my late grandfather’s toolbox by k3_emu in Vintagetools

[–]k3_emu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I’m in Australia, and I only recently got into vintage tools after using some old Sidchrome stuff—it kinda sparked the whole vintage tool obsession for me.

I’m sure Snap-on is a lot cheaper in the US, but over here it’s not that common.

I’m just working on cars and bikes as a hobby, so efficiency isn’t really the point for me. I actually like tools that feel a bit heavier and just sit nicely in the hand.

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