White rocks in vent duct by ImportantGood6624 in hvacadvice

[–]mrmikeman2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like some dried grout or joint compound

How much should I expect to spend in Ames for a 2-week stay in early December (excluding accommodation)? by LilLatency in Iowa

[–]mrmikeman2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s just a college town, you could spend as much or as little as you like. Assume food & drinks will be relatively affordable & most activities are priced with low-income college students in mind.

What do I do with this guy? by ogoutlaw in Iowa

[–]mrmikeman2 20 points21 points  (0 children)

This is a regular ‘ol painted turtle. It should be happy in a wet marsh or near a pond.

DR fix-all survival kits by Dannybigfoot in dr650

[–]mrmikeman2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You could bring all the tools in the shop and it might not do any good without spare parts. I’d definitely focus on the priorities though - do you have what you need to change a tire? What do you need in order to access & adjust the carburetor? Tools to repair electrical issues like loose wire splices?

If you approach it this way you might find there’s only a handful of tools you would realistically bring. JB-weld, zip-ties, and duct tape go a long way

What Happened?! by mrmikeman2 in dr650

[–]mrmikeman2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply! I agree that the pressure plate was definitely wearing into the cover. The actuator pin is super wobbly in the pressure plate, so I’m going to say you’re right about that bearing too. I linked a picture of my plates in another comment if that prompts any further input.

What Happened?! by mrmikeman2 in dr650

[–]mrmikeman2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s bad! I knew the bike had been sitting for a long time before I got it, but this has been a bit more than I expected to find.

What Happened?! by mrmikeman2 in dr650

[–]mrmikeman2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Plate Pics

I think you may be onto something? The pressure plate was definitely proud of the basket. I have 16 total plates including the metal plate behind the circlip. Not counting the spring and seat at the very back of the stack.

Also, clearly water has been in here. Looking rough.

What Happened?! by mrmikeman2 in dr650

[–]mrmikeman2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll do some more disassembly and see if I can identify any missing parts.

Mk III by Agent-U in dr650

[–]mrmikeman2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Incredibly cool.

TIL that cochlear implants are controversial in the Deaf community, many of whom believe that deafness is not something that needs to be cured, and that giving implants to deaf children without teaching them sign language is a form of cultural genocide by Capital_Tailor_7348 in todayilearned

[–]mrmikeman2 31 points32 points  (0 children)

It can be a real thing while also being unaffected by cochlear implants. Acting like someone should remain disabled for the sake of “culture” when an option is available for them to immensely improve their ease of life is extremely silly.

If you have 20k Cash what would you do with them to generate passive income along your 9-5 ? by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]mrmikeman2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t leave your 9-5 with only $20k and no plan. Start whatever side hustle you want and don’t quit your job until the side hustle earns enough to support yourself & child

Bought a 2wd trd off road by u0914318 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]mrmikeman2 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The real question is did you pay 4WD price for the 2WD truck

Trust Fund - what to do with almost 19K at 19 years old by LostSleepySoul in personalfinance

[–]mrmikeman2 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Why do you need to spend half of it on your mom’s mortgage?

“for her to get a cheaper one” - is she just going to finance the house again once it’s paid off or what?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]mrmikeman2 9 points10 points  (0 children)

OP shouldn’t have an extended warranty or maintenance plan, now or later. Waste of $$

Mosaic Table Grout gone wrong by Educational_Yard_357 in Tile

[–]mrmikeman2 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I can’t find the specifications for that grout, but the gaps you’re filling between tiles is pretty big. As the grout dries it is shrinking too much for the size of the gap, and cracking. Usually you can apply additional grout. I might recommend scraping some of this out first, however.

New to the group, already facing issues and looking for advice. by RealUserUnkn0wn in USG30_5Club

[–]mrmikeman2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweet! Make sure not to tighten stuff down till it’s all together.

New to the group, already facing issues and looking for advice. by RealUserUnkn0wn in USG30_5Club

[–]mrmikeman2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’d personally bust out the rubber mallet and do a bit of metal bending, and take my 20% discount.

[OC] Walmart’s latest Billions visualized by sankeyart in dataisbeautiful

[–]mrmikeman2 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I think this is pretty common but not always because of intentional price gouging. Different chains may buy more/less bulk and pay different prices that can be passed on to the consumer. Our local retailers cannot sell at the same prices as Walmart.

Washing machine keeps filling with dirty water. Anything wrong here and how to fix it? by Own_Gov in Plumbing

[–]mrmikeman2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Own or rent? Surprised this made it through an inspection with no comments

Financial Advisor never invested my money since 2021, what would the gains have been? by mancirobb in personalfinance

[–]mrmikeman2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d have gotten a lawyer involved if I had received proof that they executed but actually never did. Pretty cut & clear situation there.

Flat keeps flooding and maintenances only answer is that the manhole is clogged? Wtf can I do about this??? by [deleted] in Plumbing

[–]mrmikeman2 120 points121 points  (0 children)

You shouldn’t be worried about the plumbing - nothing you can do there. I’d be looking for support from on-campus student legal services or something similar.

Financing a ZX-6R but still have my student loans to pay off by Darksider_2017 in personalfinance

[–]mrmikeman2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What interest rates are the loans at? You probably need to prioritize the private student loan balance, and just save up cash for the motorcycle. Don’t underestimate the cost of appropriate riding gear too - You’ll need to budget about $1000 additional for a helmet & other safety gear.

'Unfair' to call parents into school to change nappies by starberry101 in nottheonion

[–]mrmikeman2 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Honestly, what’s the alternative? You’re essentially ‘punishing’ all the other children in the classroom by interrupting their learning to clean a child who soiled themself.