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(10-04-2018, 10:47 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote: (10-04-2018, 10:07 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: I wrench a lot. I have a lift in my garage, currently a fleet of 4 motorcycles, 6 cars.
As much as elitists would have you believe- there is nothing wrong with most harbor freight tools to get (many) job done. Especially considering the coupons you can use. Just hold your breath when you walk in the store.
Want a 'better' brand? Craig's List or yard sales can yield great tools at pennies on the dollar.
Last input for now- rubber mallet is a horrible and ineffective bit of advice.
If you want to move an object- apply some force, break a nut- without the metal on metal damage of a sledge hammer- learn the joy of a 'dead blow hammer'. Once I learned of these many years ago- they are invaluable and I now own numerous in various sizes and weights.
I recently used a little 1lb dead blow to loosen the cam caps while doing engine work. Amusing- but perfect tool for the job.
Josh, we would like to see all 4 bikes=pics, please
. Thanks
Are you thinking he may want to sell, since he stated that he does not plan to again ride?
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(10-04-2018, 11:13 AM)SportsterDoc_imp Wrote: (10-04-2018, 10:47 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote: (10-04-2018, 10:07 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: I wrench a lot. I have a lift in my garage, currently a fleet of 4 motorcycles, 6 cars.
As much as elitists would have you believe- there is nothing wrong with most harbor freight tools to get (many) job done. Especially considering the coupons you can use. Just hold your breath when you walk in the store.
Want a 'better' brand? Craig's List or yard sales can yield great tools at pennies on the dollar.
Last input for now- rubber mallet is a horrible and ineffective bit of advice.
If you want to move an object- apply some force, break a nut- without the metal on metal damage of a sledge hammer- learn the joy of a 'dead blow hammer'. Once I learned of these many years ago- they are invaluable and I now own numerous in various sizes and weights.
I recently used a little 1lb dead blow to loosen the cam caps while doing engine work. Amusing- but perfect tool for the job.
Josh, we would like to see all 4 bikes=pics, please. Thanks
Are you thinking he may want to sell, since he stated that he does not plan to again ride?
Are you thinking he may want to sell, since he stated that he does not plan to again ride?
I don't know if his moto fleet is for sale, but would love to see it
Josh is hod rod specialist with looong experience and as he just said still in pain.
If ribs = will take looong time to heal = normality & no fast cure for it
...so let's Josh speak up, please
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Yep, I've bruised ribs a couple times and it took a very long time for discomfort to abet.
Funny, I cannot remember how they were bruised.
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(10-04-2018, 11:31 AM)SportsterDoc_imp Wrote: Yep, I've bruised ribs a couple times and it took a very long time for discomfort to abet.
Funny, I cannot remember how they were bruised.
Maybe by mallet..lol..
SD, hope you are OK, I love your contribution to the Forum, and am more than certain that others do as well
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(10-04-2018, 11:42 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote: (10-04-2018, 11:31 AM)SportsterDoc_imp Wrote: Yep, I've bruised ribs a couple times and it took a very long time for discomfort to abet.
Funny, I cannot remember how they were bruised.
Maybe by mallet..lol..
SD, hope you are OK, I love your contribution to the Forum, and am more than certain that others do as well
Good one, Peter!
I do remember water skiing on Lake Pleasant in Arizona, circa 1979, despite rib pain, but still don't remember what I did to them.
