Recent content by MikeGyver

I'm considering making an attempt to go see this one at Vandenberg: https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/mission/timeline/launch/ I'd be a 6 hour drive each way with the obvious possibility the launch would be scrubbed once I'm there and have to turn around and drive home. I'm wondering if it's...

The contractor I hired to remodel my pool screwed things up bad enough that I fired him and decided to file a claim against his bond. A complaint was concurrently sent to the CSLB. I'm curious what to expect from them in regards to trying to low ball or delay payment. Has anyone here gone...

I'm at the fork in the road where I need to decided whether to send my son to private or public kindergarten. My area appears to have good public schools, but I'm not sure if that really means much. My wife and I can afford private school. I'm curious what teh BARFs think about this. Would...

I'd like the ability to print documents from my phone. Here is what I currently have: Older USB Brothers printer with no WiFi ability which is wired to a computer that spends most of its time turned off. I do not wish to leave the computer on. Wireless home network with no router or modem...

I'm thinking about building a large pool slide and taking advantage of the slope in our backyard. 2 young kids and a childish father will love it. Wife gave the ok. I'd make it out of fiberglass. I am ok with small fiberglass projects like moto parts, but this size is a little intimidating to...

I suppose it is time I provide some content to the BARFs since the BARFs has provided so much entertainment while bored at work. Follow along as I SLOWLY, and I do mean slowly, screw up my motorcycle and muddle my way through things I’ve never done before. Many of my acquaintances have asked...

http://www.computerworld.com/article/2919094/telematics/the-first-self-driving-18-wheeler-hits-the-highways.html So many questions I'd like to ask the engineers .. What happens when a car in front of it just stands on the brakes for no reason? Does it swerve? Come to a stop? What happens...

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/allow-motorcycle-lane-sharing-all-public-roads/qP86QbjN

An interesting way for a Ford dealership to diagnose and attempt to fix an engine noise issue in a newer Mustang: http://youtu.be/PZ12CuxmeFo?list=UUfBCEqaMBqOrCNXDZqoPmbA Backstory http://forums.themustangsource.com/f804/ford-dealership-abuse-532026/

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy/3562026073.html

Calipers, pads, and line in excellent condition. I believe the lines are from an N model but not 100% sure. From the splitter to to the master cylinder end is 21". $35 shipped OBO GSXR filter model SU-7500. New, never installed. $30 shipped OBO 2004 SUZUKI GSXR1000 1000 - All 2003...

Long story, but I am trying to lower the quality or change file types to Windows type from .mov iPhone format. The laptop that is trying to play the original .mov files is struggling and a new laptop is not in the cards. Laptop is a Lenovo and is about 6-7 years old. Is there freeware that...

I just bought some new tires off eBay. They were manufactured at the end of August 2011. I am happy with these. I found a bunch of info on when to discard tires after they have been in use, but nothing on age of new tires. How old does a new tire have to be before you pass on the purchase...

SOLD Never used. A123 LiPo 8 cell battery with quick disconnects. This is 8 lbs lighter than my stock SV650 battery. I had the cells and shipped them to Maviryk who put it together for me. Good for I4 up to 1000cc and twin up to 650 cc. SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD