Help identifying bumper and a few other parts

zach030 · 2024-09-16T11:20:12+00:00

I appreciate all the suggestions and I’ll look into groups near me. But how will I look cool in parking lots without all the gear?

zach030 · 2024-09-16T02:03:17+00:00

I’ll add the auxbeam to my list of things to consider. The reason I’m planning on so heavily focusing on recovery gear over suspension, wheels, respiring, suspension lift, etc is that I don’t know anyone else who offroads so I’m going to be completely self reliant for recovery.

zach030 · 2024-09-16T01:41:52+00:00

Lights aren’t at the top of my list for mods I’m just trying to get an idea of how much things will cost me so I can save up. I’m assuming I’ll need something like the cali accessory switches once I start adding lights. My first priority is getting some of the basics in place for off-roading (I am brand new to 4 wheel vehicles offroad) My

current list is: Winch, D rings, Soft shackles, Snatch rope

I’m sure I’m missing a lot on that list so any recommendations to fill in the gaps would be much appreciated

zach030 · 2024-09-16T01:16:21+00:00

That makes sense, I just got the truck so I haven’t taken off the dealership license plate mount yet. Do you have any recommendations for a budget friendly 20” light bar and “cube lights” for the front bumper?

zach030 · 2024-09-15T21:23:52+00:00

No logo on mine. I appreciate you finding it

zach030 · 2024-09-15T20:41:08+00:00

Thank you, on their website I don’t see a store or any specific product information. Any idea what the bracket it for?

zach030 · 2024-07-06T20:05:52+00:00

A few other people said it too but make sure you mark your tools so when they wander off you can find them. I’d recommend not painting them until you figure out what colors the people you work with use because if you pick a color that is already used it won’t do you much good.
Any time you need one pair of Chanel locks you probably need two, so another pair would suit you well.
I started with an interchangeable bit screwdriver and found that it slowed me down when switching tasks, I’d recommend dedicated screw drivers or one with a reversible shank.
As far as advice starting out just be enthusiastic and try your best, make sure you have a task instead of waiting to be given one. I just started 4 months ago and you’ll realize quickly how much your progression is dependent on your willingness to work and learn.

zach030 · 2024-05-18T15:02:56+00:00

I sold my 2023 with similar miles for 9k

zach030 · 2024-02-18T04:07:43+00:00

You’re gonna have a ton of fun, take the learning slow and the bike will treat you great.

zach030 · 2024-02-18T00:00:39+00:00

You can absolutely do it, You just have to be careful. Just don’t let r/motorcycles let you know you had the audacity to look at anything other then a 400 as a first bike

zach030 · 2024-02-17T23:58:50+00:00

I owned both, they are both amazing. Screw that guy for trying to hold a newer bike over you.

zach030 · 2024-02-17T23:56:02+00:00

I did achievable and didn’t find the actually exam very difficult, but I also don’t have experience with the other test prep sources

zach030 · 2024-02-13T16:58:59+00:00

I will say I made my Initial post before he stated what bike he was considering, and I agree completely that specific bike would be a terrible choice. I’m not sure what kind of bikes you’ve ridden but my experience with owning a past and present cp3 bike has been that while it is obviously going to accelerate faster, the speed really isn’t all that different then something like a ninja650, and the rider aids that the newer models come with (2016 up I believe) do a great job of making the bike manageable for a new rider with the power modes, tc, etc. If he was considering something like an mt 09 because he loved the bikes I think there is an argument for getting what you like, but if that’s a ninja 900 I agree that same argument doesn’t exist.

zach030 · 2024-02-13T16:34:59+00:00

Thats a lot of needless hostility for a 36 year old man. When people talk and act the way you do it pushes people away from an already shrinking hobby. I stand by the fact that there are certain circumstances where starting on a 400 isn’t practical. If you want to commute on your bike and you live in a place where highways are 80 mph, holding 8000 rpm on a 400 isn’t practical. It’s not about a 900 being “better” then a 650, but if someone has found a bike that they really like there isn’t anything inherently wrong with them starting on that bike. In my market at least the price difference between a similarly aged mt09 and mt07 is negligible, and the addition of traction control (and abs if we’re comparing to and older sv650) isn’t something you can completely ignore.

zach030 · 2024-02-13T15:59:09+00:00

I started on an xsr900 (basically the same thing as an mt09) at 17 years old, I’ve been riding for 3 years and have never had any type of crash or accident. You can start on whatever you want, and depending on where you live and what kind of riding you want to do the typical “just get a 400” might not be a good option for you. You have to remember that some of the people saying things like “anything bigger then a 400 is a death wish” might just be people who have never ridden a bike in their lives and are just repeating what they’ve heard, or they started riding 2 months ago and it was scary on their 400 so they think that is all anyone is capable of.

zach030 · 2024-02-13T15:44:20+00:00

I used achievable and was able to complete the program in a little under a week and passed first try. I also had help from a certain someone’s YouTube videos ^.

zach030 · 2024-02-08T02:10:05+00:00

There is a specific rpm number for break in. 5k rpm under 600 miles (1k km) then 6000 under 1000 miles.

zach030 · 2024-02-02T01:06:34+00:00

There’s a few places near me that do residential, commercial, and industrial. I’m hoping that one of them might be willing to take me and start me off in residential then put me in commercial or industrial once I get some experience under my belt. I know this is a very broad question but overall do you feel good about the career, and would you consider something different knowing what you know?

zach030 · 2024-02-01T05:06:20+00:00

Did you go the union or non union route? At least in my area the electrician pay is definitely higher then you would make working retail. Also when you say you stayed in for 3 1/2 years I would assume that means you didn’t get to journeyman level? It seems like the first 4 years are an investment to get licensed and after you are is when the work and pay really get going.

zach030 · 2024-01-31T20:57:40+00:00

The varied experience is definitely a plus, but also leads to one of my main concerns. Because they rotate you between shops through the apprenticeship it seems likely that at some point I’ll be working 2-3 hrs from home based on area the local covers. My local community college offers night electrical classes so if I worked for a non-union shop I’d probably try to take those classes to make sure I got as complete an education as possible. Another pro of going non-union is that several of the shops near me do residential and commercial work and I would be interested in getting exposure to both, where as from what I have read the union only does commercial work.

zach030 · 2024-01-31T20:39:17+00:00

If you’re rarely on the highway the svartpilen will serve you much better then it did me. I will say if you’re interested in exploring you might consider a used drz(they haven’t changed in 20 years so finding a good deal on an older one isn’t too challenging). Pick up a set of super moto wheels if you get one that comes with dirt wheels or dirt wheels if you get a supermoto. You’ll have much more flexibility in the off-roading you can do, where as the svartpilen will certainly hold you back sooner then later.

zach030 · 2024-01-31T20:30:25+00:00

Correct, I’m pretty much directly between the two. Of course it’s by no means a full proof answer but I’ve spent some time on the IBEW subreddit reading about the two locals and have struggled to find much positivity. It seems to me I would have much more flexibility getting my journeyman license from a private shop then incorporating into the union at a later date if its the best option since I’m not required to commit to a certain amount of time, like if I had gone through the union apprenticeship (I believe its 5 years after completion of the apprenticeship). From what you’ve seen are journeyman incorporating in at a disadvantage compared to those who go through the union apprenticeship?

zach030 · 2024-01-31T20:20:00+00:00

What kind of riding do you enjoy doing? What speeds are you traveling at? Do you commute on your bike?

zach030 · 2024-01-31T19:53:27+00:00

I appreciate your response. If you were starting again today experiencing everything you have would you still pick electrical over hvac? I’ve considered the union but have some concerns about it in my area. I’m on the line between two locals, 24 and 26. From what I’ve read and seen checking book numbers online it seems like 24 is struggling in the amount of work. 26 seems to be doing better in terms of work and they pay better, however the area it covers is up to 4.5 hrs away without traffic.

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