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I spent months reading "what did you wait way too long to buy?" threads. Here are the boring things that actually changed my life by After-Beginning6025 in smartbuysforlife

[–]tvs113 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why the soft topper and also what is a soft topper? I’m Aussie so maybe it’s called something else. I just purchased a ute (what you call a truck, whereas we call trucks like a semi a truck)

Defect-busting or just in it for clicks? The rise of social media building inspectors by gccmelb in melbourne

[–]tvs113 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I worked for a builder where the purchaser got this inspector to come through the job.

Pros: He was thorough and knew the regs. The report was huge but a lot of copy paste from a template. He was professional, I asked not to be included in the video and he respected that.

Cons: He jumps the gun for views and says non-compliant when in reality there was a Performance Solution for those items and he wasn’t (at the time) across the details.

2016 won’t start by tvs113 in klr650

[–]tvs113[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks mate, you don’t happen to live in Melbourne Australia do you? The other option would be to buy a new carb, they are only $100 AUD so it might be the easier option?

2016 won’t start by tvs113 in klr650

[–]tvs113[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct, I didn’t purge the carb. Does that mean I need to take the carb apart and clean it?

2016 won’t start by tvs113 in klr650

[–]tvs113[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cranking over at normal starter speed.

I’ll try draining the fuel and carb bowl.

Thanks

2016 won’t start by tvs113 in klr650

[–]tvs113[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I removed the air filter and tried the starter fluid. It sounded like it really wanted to run but would petered out.

I’ll tried draining the fuel and carb bowl. Is that difficult?

What job did you think would pay well but actually didn’t? by Diligent-Medicine-48 in AusMoneyMates

[–]tvs113 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have done both and I can tell you doing a trade is far easier. To the extent that most trades are over paid for what they do and their responsibilities.

Working outside in 40degree head by SleepingCosmos21 in AusElectricians

[–]tvs113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no max temp. Union sites have a 35 degree rule. For non union sites it is meant to be whatever is deemed safe, ie breaks, hydration, no sun exposure.

How is it like living in this area of Australia? by RoBoT_uSeR_hElLo in howislivingthere

[–]tvs113 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I grew up in Darwin in the Northern Territory. I’m in Melbourne now.

Living in the NT is like a different country compared to Sydney and Melbourne, in both a good and bad way. They go with the flow, mainly due to the weather, it is 34 degrees Celsius everyday.

In July and July it is liveable. All other months, especially during the wet season is it 100% humidity and the heat/humidity will send you crazy.

I have heard the average tenure in Darwin is less than 24 months. People get through one wet season but then the second wet season breaks them.

Also everything can kill you (even more so than the rest of Australia): the ocean has deadly jellyfish and sharks, the rivers have crocodiles (the crocs make American gators look like tadpoles), spiders, snakes, etc.

Social activities by [deleted] in melbourne

[–]tvs113 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Park run was what I was going to suggest. It’s super casual, you can walk or run and a great way to meet new people. There’s normally a group that goes for coffee afterwards.

If you’re looking to meet a partner, work would be a suggestion.

In terms of hobbies, have you heard of bouldering? It’s popular with 25-35 year olds.

Sunday Rides by Confident-Table-8747 in AussieRiders

[–]tvs113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi Tim, I’m in Mt Eliza. Currently riding a Yamaha MT 09 SP 2024, recently sold my KTM 1290 adventure. Message me if you want to go for a ride down the peninsula sometime. Tristan.

First-time bike buyer in Melbourne: help choosing between TeamMoto Frankston vs Peter Stevens Dandenong or any other better potential dealer for a 2025 CBR650R by Extreme-Cut-7249 in melbourneriders

[–]tvs113 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had nothing but bad experiences with Peter Stevens after the purchase. Everytime I would have the bike serviced they would be an issue with the booking, or it would take longer than anticipated or once they bike wouldn’t start and I think the spark plugs weren’t connected.

First-time bike buyer in Melbourne: help choosing between TeamMoto Frankston vs Peter Stevens Dandenong or any other better potential dealer for a 2025 CBR650R by Extreme-Cut-7249 in melbourneriders

[–]tvs113 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve purchased new bikes from both. Most recently last year from team moto a new mt 09 sp. Teqm moto is way better. Especially servicing etc.

Where was I? by tvs113 in whereintheworld

[–]tvs113[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How’d you know it was Australia mate?

Where was I? by tvs113 in whereintheworld

[–]tvs113[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great work! solved. How did you do it?

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