(11-28-2018, 08:38 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: Wow, 15 years. Good on ya for keeping at it. A lot of techs don’t. I’ve been one for 46 years now—avionics. Peterbaron, Max and some others have been at a while too, although some are engineers.

We have a little group that helps when an electrical problem pops up. Maybe we’ll invite you to join

(11-28-2018, 08:31 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote:

(11-28-2018, 08:10 AM)Micahgerv_imp Wrote: Thanks for all the feedback guys. I couldn't read or respond because the base I work at seems to have cellphone blocking powers and duty for new is 40 hours of being cut off from the world. I should have prefaced this post with a little background and intentions. I have 15 years as an electronic technician by trade and 20 or so years of heavy mechanic work on Honda cars. Everything but tranny work I'm experienced at. One of the things that I loved most about the Honda platform is the interchangeability of most of their cars, you can Lego swap any upgrade imaginable with a better version of your car with a little know-how and skill. I was really curious if the same applies to the 2 wheel world. Finding a parts bike from the same family with an upgraded brake system seemed to be an easy enough thing to swap over in theory. You all brought up great points that will help me further this research. It takes a lot more than little jabs to scare me away, trust that my skin is thick and I am unoffendable. Haha. There sense to be a wealth of knowledge here and I'm appreciative of all the input.

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(11-27-2018, 09:31 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: I think he is in the hospital after seeing what the cost will be. And all the work Probably grabbed his heart and yelled “I’m coming Elizabeth”

Haha, love me some Red Foxx, but not scared at all. If I was buying OEM parts it wouldn't be happening popgun, but a salvaged bike could give me the parts I need at a very low cost. Besides, who doesn't want spare parts around for just in case?

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Haha, love me some Red Foxx, but not scared at all. If I was buying OEM parts it wouldn't be happening popgun, but a salvaged bike could give me the parts I need at a very low cost. Besides, who doesn't want spare parts around for just in case?
Glad to here, we have another tech with a few decades of experience
I would not buy a bike without ABS, but even if I did, as a tech, I would not pursue with this project.... but that's me..
Good luck and ride safe .

(11-28-2018, 08:45 AM)Micahgerv_imp Wrote:

(11-28-2018, 08:38 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: Wow, 15 years. Good on ya for keeping at it. A lot of techs don’t. I’ve been one for 46 years now—avionics. Peterbaron, Max and some others have been at a while too, although some are engineers.

We have a little group that helps when an electrical problem pops up. Maybe we’ll invite you to join

Thanks but it's nowhere near as much time as the rest of you have. As I play with the bike and learn the ins and outs I'll be happy to help when I can. I'll just pick up the lessons you all have learned to help speed that up.

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(11-28-2018, 08:31 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote:

(11-28-2018, 08:10 AM)Micahgerv_imp Wrote: Thanks for all the feedback guys. I couldn't read or respond because the base I work at seems to have cellphone blocking powers and duty for new is 40 hours of being cut off from the world. I should have prefaced this post with a little background and intentions. I have 15 years as an electronic technician by trade and 20 or so years of heavy mechanic work on Honda cars. Everything but tranny work I'm experienced at. One of the things that I loved most about the Honda platform is the interchangeability of most of their cars, you can Lego swap any upgrade imaginable with a better version of your car with a little know-how and skill. I was really curious if the same applies to the 2 wheel world. Finding a parts bike from the same family with an upgraded brake system seemed to be an easy enough thing to swap over in theory. You all brought up great points that will help me further this research. It takes a lot more than little jabs to scare me away, trust that my skin is thick and I am unoffendable. Haha. There sense to be a wealth of knowledge here and I'm appreciative of all the input.

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(11-27-2018, 09:31 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: I think he is in the hospital after seeing what the cost will be. And all the work Probably grabbed his heart and yelled “I’m coming Elizabeth”

Haha, love me some Red Foxx, but not scared at all. If I was buying OEM parts it wouldn't be happening popgun, but a salvaged bike could give me the parts I need at a very low cost. Besides, who doesn't want spare parts around for just in case?

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Haha, love me some Red Foxx, but not scared at all. If I was buying OEM parts it wouldn't be happening popgun, but a salvaged bike could give me the parts I need at a very low cost. Besides, who doesn't want spare parts around for just in case?
Glad to here, we have another tech with a few decades of experience
I would not buy a bike without ABS, but even if I did, as a tech, I would not pursue with this project.... but that's me..
Good luck and ride safe .

Haha, love me some Red Foxx, but not scared at all. If I was buying OEM parts it wouldn't be happening popgun, but a salvaged bike could give me the parts I need at a very low cost. Besides, who doesn't want spare parts around for just in case?
Glad to here, we have another tech with a few decades of experience
I would not buy a bike without ABS, but even if I did, as a tech, I would not pursue with this project.... but that's me..
Good luck and ride safe .
Thanks for the input peterbaron, it's still hypothetical at this point, just trying to broaden my mind is all

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(11-28-2018, 08:31 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote:

(11-28-2018, 08:10 AM)Micahgerv_imp Wrote: Thanks for all the feedback guys. I couldn't read or respond because the base I work at seems to have cellphone blocking powers and duty for new is 40 hours of being cut off from the world. I should have prefaced this post with a little background and intentions. I have 15 years as an electronic technician by trade and 20 or so years of heavy mechanic work on Honda cars. Everything but tranny work I'm experienced at. One of the things that I loved most about the Honda platform is the interchangeability of most of their cars, you can Lego swap any upgrade imaginable with a better version of your car with a little know-how and skill. I was really curious if the same applies to the 2 wheel world. Finding a parts bike from the same family with an upgraded brake system seemed to be an easy enough thing to swap over in theory. You all brought up great points that will help me further this research. It takes a lot more than little jabs to scare me away, trust that my skin is thick and I am unoffendable. Haha. There sense to be a wealth of knowledge here and I'm appreciative of all the input.

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(11-27-2018, 09:31 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: I think he is in the hospital after seeing what the cost will be. And all the work Probably grabbed his heart and yelled “I’m coming Elizabeth”

Haha, love me some Red Foxx, but not scared at all. If I was buying OEM parts it wouldn't be happening popgun, but a salvaged bike could give me the parts I need at a very low cost. Besides, who doesn't want spare parts around for just in case?

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Haha, love me some Red Foxx, but not scared at all. If I was buying OEM parts it wouldn't be happening popgun, but a salvaged bike could give me the parts I need at a very low cost. Besides, who doesn't want spare parts around for just in case?
Glad to here, we have another tech with a few decades of experience
I would not buy a bike without ABS, but even if I did, as a tech, I would not pursue with this project.... but that's me..
Good luck and ride safe .

(11-28-2018, 09:15 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: PB,

In my field it seems like most work until we can’t, then retire and die in 6 months. I’d like to avoid that and retire in a few years(and not die in 6 mos). Believe me, I really didn’t want to be doing this past 60, but here I am

(11-28-2018, 09:39 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote:

(11-28-2018, 09:15 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: PB,

In my field it seems like most work until we can’t, then retire and die in 6 months. I’d like to avoid that and retire in a few years(and not die in 6 mos). Believe me, I really didn’t want to be doing this past 60, but here I am

Popgun,
..exactly the same here, I am already slowing down, from 7am - 3pm, Tues - Fri, next year = 3 days/week, and not working on the bench any longer...just supervising/helping others for the last 2 yrs..
August 2019 might be my final month, and after this , will visit you by bike in Virginia Beach (was there in 1997 & 2014)

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(11-28-2018, 10:17 AM)Micahgerv_imp Wrote:

(11-28-2018, 09:39 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote:

(11-28-2018, 09:15 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: PB,

In my field it seems like most work until we can’t, then retire and die in 6 months. I’d like to avoid that and retire in a few years(and not die in 6 mos). Believe me, I really didn’t want to be doing this past 60, but here I am

Popgun,
..exactly the same here, I am already slowing down, from 7am - 3pm, Tues - Fri, next year = 3 days/week, and not working on the bench any longer...just supervising/helping others for the last 2 yrs..
August 2019 might be my final month, and after this , will visit you by bike in Virginia Beach (was there in 1997 & 2014)

:

Popgun,
..exactly the same here, I am already slowing down, from 7am - 3pm, Tues - Fri, next year = 3 days/week, and not working on the bench any longer...just supervising/helping others for the last 2 yrs..
August 2019 might be my final month, and after this , will visit you by bike in Virginia Beach (was there in 1997 & 2014)

::clap::banana::excited::hello: Did I hear a meet up in VA beach?!

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(11-28-2018, 09:15 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: PB,

In my field it seems like most work until we can’t, then retire and die in 6 months. I’d like to avoid that and retire in a few years(and not die in 6 mos). Believe me, I really didn’t want to be doing this past 60, but here I am

(11-28-2018, 10:37 AM)SportsterDoc_imp Wrote:

(11-28-2018, 09:15 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: PB,

In my field it seems like most work until we can’t, then retire and die in 6 months. I’d like to avoid that and retire in a few years(and not die in 6 mos). Believe me, I really didn’t want to be doing this past 60, but here I am

That is a concern, as my paternal grandfather retired at age 66, went on a trip, had a massive heart attack and it was all over, circa 1960.

My dad considered his father's demise, retired at age 58 and lived to 91, so there are exceptions...but he also kept busy.

I started drawing Social Security at 67, but did not retire until 70, to help middle daughter with health issues (Lyme Disease).

I figured that I would continue to consult, but employer closed there doors ~3 months after I retired.

Finding activities is VERY important.

(11-28-2018, 10:51 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: I’ll start drawing SS next year when I get full draw with no offset due to my job. Then I can use the money to buy beer at the VB meetup!!