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  1. Isaacm1986

    2006 Kawasaki zzr600...advice needed

    I have a 2006 kawasaki I just bought from a insurance auction. It needs to be put back together and a few things. Here is my question. The bike has 617 original miles. I verified this with the insurance company, and the engine is factory clean. The bike has probably not been ran since 2006. I...
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    Kitchen Knives....

    I am looking at buying a new set of knives for my wife. We have a $200 gift card to amazon.com, and she has been wanting a new set of knives forever. I am wondering what you guys are using in your kitchens, and would you recommend them? Thanks.
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    looking for some job advice.

    So here's the deal. I am working currently as a apartment maintenance tech, and I like my job. I have a opportunity to leave my job to work for another guy making over double my salary. However his job is knot a 3-6 month gig, (wich translates to 6-9 months of my current salary). My wife likes...
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    Flats Flyer Wood Boat Project

    Man, I have not been around these forums in a LONG time, Anyway, as some of you may remeber I was restoring a 21' aluminum starcraft, well it is finished and working great. So I am onto my next project. I am getting ready to buy the plans to build a 19' Flats Flyer. I am purchasing the plans...
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    Lost my friend today....

    Today has not been so good. I got word that my old roomate, a good friend and fishing buddy, Committed suicide last tuesday. 25 years old. Rest in peace my friend, rest in peace.
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    Extending Trailer Tongue?

    I have a 1989 EZ loader trailer. It is setup for a 19ft boat. The boat that came off of it was a 19ft blue water open bow (fiberglass boat). I am hoping to extend the trailer tongue out by 3ft to fit my 21ft aluminum starcraft. My plan is to buy a longer tongue and bolt it in. My question is...
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    1989 Cherokee Headlights Not Working (flashing on and off)

    I have a 1989 xj. Tonight driving home all the sudden my headlights quit working. the would just turn off, and then come back on after a few seconds. I am supposed to be driving it tomorrow over the mt pass to go elk hunting. So any ideas would be nice on how to fix this. thanks.
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    Apartment landings, new floor idea's

    I work at a 280 apartment unit complex as a maintnace tech. Over the next couple months we are wanting to redo all the landings in front of the doors with some sort of durable flooring. These are all exterior landings. The bottom floor landings are all concrete, but the top floor landings are...
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    Jeep Cherokee Lift Question

    I have a 1989 Jeep cherokee XJ. It has been a great rig, and I love driving it. Here is the question. I have a 3" body lift on it right now (aka suspension blocks, since it is a unibody). I am wanting to add a 3" suspension lift to it as well making it a total of 6". Will i need a longer drive...
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    Seattle Space Needle 2009 New Years.

    I was going through some older photo's i have taken over the last couple years and I came accross this one. It is the Seattle Space Needle on New Years going into 2009. Just thought i would share it.
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    1979 evinrude 115hp overheating problems

    I have a 1979 evinrude 115hp. Last night i changed the water pump, and this morning it was pumping water very nicely on the hose. So i hooked up the boat and headed for the lake. We launched and made it 100 yards (not even out of the no wake zone) and the over heating alarm goes off. I look...
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    1979 evinrude 115hp lower unit removal

    Ok, I have searched and searched for the answer to my question and I cannot find it anywhere. I have a 1979 evinrude 115hp that needs a new water pump. I know the shift rod needs to be disconected for the lower unit to come off. How do i do this? I know there is a bolt behind the carbs, but...
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    1979 evinrude 115hp starter question

    I have a 1979 evinrude 115hp that i need a new starter drive for. the starter drive part number is 0386102 and I have the prestolite starter. I found a used bosch starter for $30 that is in great shape. Can i just switch out the 2 starters or do i need to spend the $100 on a replacement starter...
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    Braided fishing line vs Regular fishing line

    I am wondering what the differnce is between braided line and regular line? I have always used Pline CXX, but I have several friends who swear by the braided line. Could someone tell me the pro's and con's over it. (I mostly fish rivers for salmon and steelhead)
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    Daiwa Customer Service

    I have a Daiwa megaforce 100tsh reel with the twitching bar. I bought it back in december. I have paired it with a berkley lightning rod as my bass setup. I have only used it a dozen times since i bought it. The twitching bar broke on it (common problem) and I am getting ready to send the reel...
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    trailer extension?

    I just picked up a 17ft trailer for $50. It is in overall good shape, and i figured for that price I can't go wrong. Needs new bunk and tires, but there is very little rust and it has a 4000 pound axle under it. I am considering cutting off the tongue and welding up a 5ft extension on it to...
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    Transom Modification - Worth doing?

    I am posting this for a friend. He is in the middle of restoring a 1977 cheetah ski boat. He is throwing around the idea of taking 3 inches off the height of the transom and building a swim platform for skiers and wake-boarders to get in and out of the water. He is wanting some thoughts on this...
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    What is your favorite fishing reel?

    I just purchased a brand new Tica Libra SA4000 for $45 on sale. Normally $70. 10 bearing system, came with a extra spool. Had the shop sting it up with 12 pound CXX Pline. Hitting the river tomorrow morning to try it out! What is your favorite reel?
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    1989 Jeep cherokee help

    So over the last couple days my 89 cherokee has developed a loose connection of sorts with the ignition switch. The jeep starts fine, runs good, but I am driving down the road and the stereo, dash, blinkers, will all stop working. I then have to wiggle the key to get everything to come back on...
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    1958 50hp evinrude compression reading

    A friend of mine has a 1958 evinrude, 50hp short shaft V4 motor. It starts and runs great. Rev's high, idles low. We ran a compression test this morning on it and the numbers seem a little low to me, but I wanted to ask you guys. Cylinder 1-4 1. 85psi 2. 90psi 3. 90psi 4. 80psi What do you...
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