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    Ducati clutch -- recommended replacements?

    ..For the clutch :D Have noticed some slipping on my MTS 1100 (hydraulic wet clutch) lately and suspect the problem is either with the clutch cylinder or plates are worn. At 16000 miles so I'm thinking I'll just get the clutch and service the whole thing at once (flush, clean, and replace)...
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    Missing a 90's Katana?

    Have noticed this parked in the same spot for at least 2 weeks. Ignition looks in tact, but wondering if it was stolen? If it's yours PM me for location
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    Question for the concrete experts

    Planning to landscaping our front yard that includes: - Remove/replace the front walkway (about 20") - Increase the width of the driveway (from 22"x 25 -> 25x25) The existing driveway is still structurally sound (no cracks) and the walkway would tie into it. Is there way to get a textured...
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    WANTED: Residential HVAC repair serving Cupertino

    Furnace is short cycling and I've troubleshot as far as I want to go. It's always hit and miss with service guys so a good referral would be appreciated. Thanks!
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    SWAT Team called to break up a house party

    http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_30164097/san-jose-swat-team-breaks-up-rowdy-party?source=most_viewed I fully understand the reasoning behind it, but this is the exact kind of thing that sends the militarization message. I'd assume the tactics for dealing with these kinds of issues...
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    Anyone in Cupertino following the school board debacle?

    Last year there was a big deal where the School Superintendent fired a whole school without much explanation http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_28607153/sunnyvale-even-lunch-lady-is-new-after-bizarre Then the Superintendent decided to turn a school site into teacher housing (here is...
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    Tax Assessment question

    Got a notice on our door the other day saying the tax assessor stopped by and that we should make an appointment or they'll just proceed with an estimate. In our case we did a major remodel down to the studs, moved rooms around and replaced pretty much everything except the framing, foundation...
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    Arrow exhaust off 07 Multistrada

    Best Reasonable Offer - Pickup in Cupertino area or possibly SF (if you're not in a hurry) Will post up pictures later. Came as extra parts when I bought the bike and I have no intention using them. Assume they were mounted in the past and were swapped back to stock for sale. Cans and...
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    Big Trip 2015: 15 days, 23 states, and 6900 miles

    Better late than never huh? Put together a quick photo album a few months ago, but just recently started writing up the details (before I forget) https://flic.kr/s/aHskifJUq4 Started planning this back in February or March but up until 2 weeks prior didn’t think this was going to happen. The...
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    Drywall experts: Tips for doing an attached garage?

    Getting close to the end of our garage project and now it's time for the drywall. This is an attached garage and already has new fire barrier on the wall attached to the house. Biggest questions are what thickness, and whether to go with fire/mildew rated throughout Walls are simple enough...
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    Any stucco experts?: Cracks in recently applied stucco

    Had a ground up remodel on our house that finished up last June (2015). Stucco was applied in April or May and I've been noticing a lot of hairline cracks, specifically in locations that get a lot of sun. GC took a look this morning and is having his stucco guy come tomorrow. Here are some...
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    What grade of vacuum hose?

    Getting MIL code 02 (MAP vacuum) on my 2006 F4i and need to tear apart further to inspect. Last year when I was syncing throttle bodies I noticed the hoses are getting hard and was debating replacing them. Now I'm thinking I will, and possibly get rid of the evap canister while I'm at it. I'd...
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    Compactable dining table

    * sold *
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    Building contractor relationship gone bad...what now?

    Some of this is rant, but there are a few questions at the end :) Finishing a major remodel and the relationship with our GC has soured. This became evident about three weeks ago when he had my wife in tears accusing her/us of badmouthing him to others and being “nitpickers”. Neither of us...
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    Front Load Washer

    *** SOLD *** https://www.manualowl.com/m/Kenmore/4027/Manual/248054
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    2002 Toyota Highlander

    $6500 Firm(ish), title in hand. Writing too many checks to the DMV so if I can get a good price I'll sell it. Pics coming THE BASICS: - 2002 Toyota Highlander, V6 - AWD, 130,000 miles - White two tone, w/ beige leather interior - Moon roof, alloy wheels - About 17-18MPG City, about 20-21MPG...
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    Tankless water heater & recirculator help

    Anyone familiar with the water recirculator systems that match up with tankless water heaters? Having our plumbing redone with a tankless water heater and want to avoid wasting water waiting for the hot water to come out the tap. Right now the tankless is situated next to the bathrooms so...
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    BARF AV Wizards-- What to do for wiring a new house

    Our house is slowly getting put back together and now it's time to do the wiring. This was a tear down to studs, so anything is possible. Here are my questions: 1) Assuming no reason to do any sort of network cabling? Is wireless all you need anymore? 2) We'll have 2 flat screens: First...
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    Hawthorn 2013 via Yellowstone and Glacier NP

    Earlier in the summer (2013) I drove with my kids through Yellowstone and on Beartooth Pass. After a few car sickness complaints I had to slow down, but the whole time I was thinking I had to come back on the bike. With the Hawthorn rally coming up I had my basic plan: 1) Leave on Saturday 2)...
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    Cross country planning - Where to go east of the Mississippi

    Pretty sure this will be the year and have been starting to plan. The rough trip right now would be in mid July at a little over 8000 miles across 17 days. Heres a simple map. Thinking I'd visit family in MN, IA, and KS, but other than that I have no plan. This is just a preliminary idea...
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