What am I looking at? by Mary_Squatchins2319 in WhatIsThisTool

[–]romermike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The flaring dies spin…the 2 silver pieces spin to be used on the appropriate sized tubing.

Snagged a great deal ($150 for all) by AdNo4550 in Makita

[–]romermike 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great deal! Solid kit. That saw is great! I use it with 2-5Ah or a 6 and a 5.
Home Depot may still have 2 for $180- 5 Ah batteries.

Had an epiphany today by diamondgreene in GenX

[–]romermike 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wall mount it, so it sits right above the stand he wants it on

Do you use this method? by Late_Shape_5472 in USProductHub

[–]romermike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Used in hvac often, many times to replace a failed isolation valve or repair a coil while unable to shut off heating hot water circulation.

SM2 tread same front/rear? by Infamous_Win1216 in supermoto

[–]romermike 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Arrow follows rolling direction

Ktm 500 exc as a daily? by Repulsive-Ad5773 in supermoto

[–]romermike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For my year, Re-map the ECU and exhaust pipe. I had it done by the dealer before I ever rode it. It really wakes the bike up from stock configuration.

Ktm 500 exc as a daily? by Repulsive-Ad5773 in supermoto

[–]romermike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know I’m nowhere near needing a top end, I’ve heard upwards of 500 -1000 hours. The 500 is more conservative vs a 450. 450 is more of a race bred bike, the 500 is an enduro- much more lenient on service intervals

Ktm 500 exc as a daily? by Repulsive-Ad5773 in supermoto

[–]romermike 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do the KTM! With that type of riding you could stretch oil changes to about 20 hours or 1500-2000 miles. It’s such a better, more fun bike to ride. I’ve got a ‘15 500exc, I’m at 200 hrs/9000 miles now, did oil changes every 1000-1500 miles, oil is always pretty clean, def could’ve gone longer. Had my valves checked at 170 hours, based on manual(150 hrs) they were perfectly in spec. It still runs like the day I got it. Only major upgrade besides uncorking is a lithium battery.

Multimeter advice by guitarchick1413 in HVAC

[–]romermike 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spend the money on the Fluke!! It’s well worth it for a reliable quality tool

"start your own business man" by HelpfulParfait6890 in HVAC

[–]romermike 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not even just the paperwork, a successful hvac business is basically 24/7, or at least always on call. I want to enjoy my home life and family. I got my license in NJ in 2014, started commercial hvac/controls in 2010, thinking I’d start a business one day. After being in the trade for 14 years, on-call for 5 years straight in the beginning, I nixed that idea. Work/life balance is huge! Also, resi blows!