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#11
The Lounge / Re: What did you do in your sh...
Last post by MPlayle - August 13, 2026, 02:52:07 PMNot especially. The base pallets were free from a craigslist.org listing. The 2"x4" lumber, screws, and a set of ratchet straps (the longer, light blue ones) came to just under $77. The plywood used for the wheel pads abd the 1"x4" used for the joiner plates was scrap I had from a past project. The shorter, dark blue straps were extras I had left over. I charged $125 for the job, so net $48 and scraps cleaned out.
#12
The Lounge / Re: What did you do in your sh...
Last post by 94touring - August 13, 2026, 12:31:34 PMThat looks expensive
#13
The Lounge / Re: What did you do in your sh...
Last post by MPlayle - August 13, 2026, 09:37:32 AMWith Bruce's help getting the trailer onto the pallet, I finished up getting it ready for shipping.
#14
The Lounge / Re: What did you do in your sh...
Last post by Jims5543 - August 13, 2026, 07:15:48 AMThere are 8 spark plugs in there somewhere.
I spent about an hour last night taking apart the engine bay in order to access all 8 plugs.
I had to pull the engine ECU's off and move them in order to get to the plugs under them. They have coolant lines, I am not interested in opening that system up so I am just moving them around and working around them. I have 8 new Dinan coil packs to install with the new plugs. Dinan claims these coils fire 10% hotter than stock.
I decided to check book the transmission service. The computer programming is making me nervous I will screw something up.
I spent about an hour last night taking apart the engine bay in order to access all 8 plugs.
I had to pull the engine ECU's off and move them in order to get to the plugs under them. They have coolant lines, I am not interested in opening that system up so I am just moving them around and working around them. I have 8 new Dinan coil packs to install with the new plugs. Dinan claims these coils fire 10% hotter than stock.
I decided to check book the transmission service. The computer programming is making me nervous I will screw something up.
#15
The Lounge / Re: A new game... Post pics fr...
Last post by 94touring - August 11, 2026, 10:39:36 AMMy lawnmower racer neighbor did break some ribs getting involved in a crash. Opponent lost control and in the swerving and wiping out came up over the side of his mower and nailed him in the ribs. No side bars or roll cages to prevent that. He left the damaged area on as a battle scar.
#16
The Lounge / Re: The Cost of Ownership
Last post by 94touring - August 11, 2026, 10:33:36 AMDhl with their $17 fee seems to be the best bet. Fedex seems to consistently overcharge every time.
#17
The Lounge / Re: The Cost of Ownership
Last post by MiniDave - August 10, 2026, 08:35:49 AMFedEx just billed me $48.58 for fees and duties on the $160 Moke gas cap. I'm disputing the amount. They don't give any sort of breakdown, just pay me money....
I'm still in dispute on the other bill from the Jan shipment.
I'm still in dispute on the other bill from the Jan shipment.
#18
The Lounge / Re: What did you do in your sh...
Last post by MPlayle - August 09, 2026, 12:00:04 PMBack in June, I sold the TRiking and trailer as a package. In order to keep shipping costs even reasonable, they had to be shipped separately. Getting the Triking shipped by it's self was easier. Arranging shipping of the trailer has proven a pain-in-the-a$$.
It finally boiled down to the only way to ship it is if I put it on a pallet arrangement.
So, in splurts over the last three days, I procured a couple of standard pallets and some lumber and built up a long pallet and frame for loading the folded trailer onto for shipping. Picture #72 is the second side rail and crossmembers to be installed once the trailer is loaded and strapped in place. Picture #74 is the finished pallet with one side rail. Picture #75 & 76 is the trailer ready to be loaded. I use my engine hoist to do the heavy lifting and Bruce will be coming over on Wednesday to assist in loading it on the pallet.
It finally boiled down to the only way to ship it is if I put it on a pallet arrangement.
So, in splurts over the last three days, I procured a couple of standard pallets and some lumber and built up a long pallet and frame for loading the folded trailer onto for shipping. Picture #72 is the second side rail and crossmembers to be installed once the trailer is loaded and strapped in place. Picture #74 is the finished pallet with one side rail. Picture #75 & 76 is the trailer ready to be loaded. I use my engine hoist to do the heavy lifting and Bruce will be coming over on Wednesday to assist in loading it on the pallet.
#19
The Lounge / Re: A new game... Post pics fr...
Last post by Jims5543 - August 09, 2026, 09:09:00 AMQuote from: Dan Moffet on August 04, 2026, 02:10:31 PMQuote from: Jims5543 on August 04, 2026, 01:22:26 PMI have seen video's of those things racing its hysterical. I think Karting is dangerous, this is on another level.
Kinda wussy when compared to bar stool racing.
https://ca.video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?fr=yhs-trp-013&hsimp=yhs-013&hspart=trp&p=bar+stool+racing&type=Y21_F163_226255_101623#id=2&vid=af0d41b808a29126dd5bf22fcfd829d1&action=view
Where is the cup holder? Bluetooth stereo? How about 40 mph?
Those cats are crazy!! I love it!
#20
The Lounge / Re: Anyone here Bilingual? or ...
Last post by Jims5543 - August 09, 2026, 09:05:40 AMThe crazy dog lady next door to me died a couple of years ago, the house, despite being in a living trust, went into foreclosure.
A guy was poking around the yard yesterday, I ran into him in my front yard and spoke for a bit, he had a really heavy accent, turns out he moved here from Argentina 15 years ago, settled into Miami where he can easily speak Spanish 100% of the time. He is now up in this area, 100 miles north of Miami, and English is the primary language. His accent is thick BUT, I am going to have someone to practice on!! LOL! I told him I was trying to learn and be prepared to hear me murder his native tongue.
I have been using Duo Lingo free version which limits you to 5-10 minutes a day, I am going to buy it so I can put in as much time as I want each day. The free version keeps you moving very slowly in an effort to frustrate you into buying it. It worked!!
A guy was poking around the yard yesterday, I ran into him in my front yard and spoke for a bit, he had a really heavy accent, turns out he moved here from Argentina 15 years ago, settled into Miami where he can easily speak Spanish 100% of the time. He is now up in this area, 100 miles north of Miami, and English is the primary language. His accent is thick BUT, I am going to have someone to practice on!! LOL! I told him I was trying to learn and be prepared to hear me murder his native tongue.
I have been using Duo Lingo free version which limits you to 5-10 minutes a day, I am going to buy it so I can put in as much time as I want each day. The free version keeps you moving very slowly in an effort to frustrate you into buying it. It worked!!