Moderators dtel Posted October 30, 2014 Moderators Share Posted October 30, 2014 For filing the riders you would want a file that is flat to the rider. A flat file is easier to use for this, but not mandatory. I once had a really old chain that had been sharpened many times so I filed down the riders a little. I didn't use a guide, and apparently took off a little to much, it was grabbing the wood so much you really had to hold on and apply no pressure when cutting. But being the cheap person I am I used it, it did cut like crazy but was a little tricky. Whenever I go to cut I usually pass the round file over it just to make sure it's sharp, the little files are cheap and work great. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted October 30, 2014 Moderators Share Posted October 30, 2014 Trick or treat rain expected Friday, hundred bucks in sweets, lil tikes better show up. We don't get any candy, we have never had someone show up, guess it's to far between houses, I wouldn't walk it either. Your right Christmas is sneaking up on us quickly. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Tarheel made short work of that cherry tree and that is no lie. Chainsaw now up to the task. May go eat Mexican or local seafood at the coast tonight tomorrow. No one here talked me out of it so bought a used cycle. Will Klipsch Mode 40 fit over my helmet? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Good! I will finally get some new tightie whities and some tube socks ... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted October 30, 2014 Moderators Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) billybob, on 30 Oct 2014 - 08:40 AM, said:billybob, on 30 Oct 2014 - 08:40 AM, said:Good! I will finally get some new tightie whities and some tube socks ... No pictures required, I really believe you ! Pictures of the cycle would be good but we can skip the others. Edited October 30, 2014 by dtel 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Normally just taking the burrs off with a rat tail and flat files is enough to really make a difference when cutting. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckAb3 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Not much on the agenda today. AND ,, it's hard staying in today. We have a Halloween bash tomorrow night with friends, a DJ, etc., Also a home visit from a Springer Spaniel rescue operation on Sunday. We lost our little dog to illness about a month ago and are looking for a new 4 legged companion/kid. We've had a Springer before and they're great dogs. Keeping our fingers crossed. Somehow gotta remember this is just Thursday!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 billybob, on 30 Oct 2014 - 08:40 AM, said:billybob, on 30 Oct 2014 - 08:40 AM, said:Good! I will finally get some new tightie whities and some tube socks ... No pictures required, I really believe you ! Pictures of the cycle would be good but we can skip the others. This is a similar picture of what I got last Saturday. Drove it home Tuesday around 60 miles. Need to fix turn signal, bulb/flasher and do some backroad riding to familiarize myself and do some adjusting for comfort...etc GF has been cleaning it up some. Just a feeler bike to see if I want to keep it for awhile primarily for work transpo...Have to say, thinking it will block some chill wind . 82 Honda GL500 Silverwing Interstate, showing 20,000 miles. Weird thing is odometer works and speedometer dial doesn't. Drove it by tachometer, but that was dancing too much to use for speed indicator. Guessing I need to troubleshoot the engine tach hookup to see if anything amiss like a tooth. Little TLC! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted October 30, 2014 Moderators Share Posted October 30, 2014 Looks nice, now just keep the shiny part on top and be safe. Our daughter wants us to get a bike, she even thought about getting a new one and giving us hers, but I don't want one right now, the wife says she would rather a trike, I would rather wait. Be safe 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnr Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 AND ,, it's hard staying in today. Congratulations...have fun! Not much on the agenda today. AND ,, it's hard staying in today. We have a Halloween bash tomorrow night with friends, a DJ, etc., Also a home visit from a Springer Spaniel rescue operation on Sunday. We lost our little dog to illness about a month ago and are looking for a new 4 legged companion/kid. We've had a Springer before and they're great dogs. Keeping our fingers crossed. Somehow gotta remember this is just Thursday!! Sorry about your loss. It is very difficult losing a pet, a close loyal friend and part of the family. Good luck with your search. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnr Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Trick or treat rain expected Friday, hundred bucks in sweets, lil tikes better show up. We don't get any candy, we have never had someone show up, guess it's to far between houses, I wouldn't walk it either. Your right Christmas is sneaking up on us quickly. Same here, very rural. 14 years and not a single trick or treater, but that doesn't stop the Jehova's witnesses from coming up my driveway. Need to get a No Solicitors sign posted at the road. Still a good excuse to get a couple bags of Kit Kat's and Snickers. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 No trick or treaters in the last 26 years! Chuck.....look into rescuing a dog from a kill shelter. It will make you feel really good and the dog too! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 We used to have hoards of kids that walked the neighborhoods come by every year then it gradually tapered off until recently. The current trend is for parents with trucks or vans to load their vehicles with as many kids as possible and transport them to the "candy rich" portions of town. We'll get 10+ at the door at a time. They drive my dog bonkers. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I think we have been getting the kiddies bussed in, for the last two years anyway. Year round there is maybe 6 to 10 kids in the neighbor hood. One kid last year yelling, "FULL SIZED CANDY" at the house on the corner before i closed the door. Couple hours into the evening we run out of the full size and go with the bagged Snickers/KitKats. And a couple years ago i got egged anyway. Life in the Burbs. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 For filing the riders you would want a file that is flat to the rider. A flat file is easier to use for this, but not mandatory. I once had a really old chain that had been sharpened many times so I filed down the riders a little. I didn't use a guide, and apparently took off a little to much, it was grabbing the wood so much you really had to hold on and apply no pressure when cutting. But being the cheap person I am I used it, it did cut like crazy but was a little tricky. Whenever I go to cut I usually pass the round file over it just to make sure it's sharp, the little files are cheap and work great. Iv done the same thing years ago, filed down the Riders just a tad, but having Stihl, that bad boy ripped the hell out of wood stock, lucky it did not take off my leg. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckAb3 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 No trick or treaters in the last 26 years! Chuck.....look into rescuing a dog from a kill shelter. It will make you feel really good and the dog too! Good suggestion. Thank you. And .. thanks to tnr and the other guys. It really is tough losing our little family members. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) billybob, on 30 Oct 2014 - 08:40 AM, said:billybob, on 30 Oct 2014 - 08:40 AM, said: Good! I will finally get some new tightie whities and some tube socks ... No pictures required, I really believe you ! Pictures of the cycle would be good but we can skip the others. This is a similar picture of what I got last Saturday. Drove it home Tuesday around 60 miles. Need to fix turn signal, bulb/flasher and do some backroad riding to familiarize myself and do some adjusting for comfort...etc GF has been cleaning it up some. Just a feeler bike to see if I want to keep it for awhile primarily for work transpo...Have to say, thinking it will block some chill wind . 82 Honda GL500 Silverwing Interstate, showing 20,000 miles. Weird thing is odometer works and speedometer dial doesn't. Drove it by tachometer, but that was dancing too much to use for speed indicator. Guessing I need to troubleshoot the engine tach hookup to see if anything amiss like a tooth. Little TLC! I have one of those, its the dark maroon/brown color though. They run forever if you maintain them properly. Mine needs front fork seals and a rear tire but it still gets used. If you want some tach/speedometer numbers so you know how fast you're going let me know and i will get you the info from my bike. If the odometer works and the speedometer does not there is something broken inside the assembly otherwise the cable is usually what breaks. A few pics of my 1982 Honda Silverwing Interstate. Edited October 30, 2014 by jason str 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagingBullWinkle Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) I’m kind of late to this thread been off the board for a year something. I do have a suggestion if you want to fire up the Keurig, Joey Kramer (Aerosmith) came out with a line of USDA organic K Cups. Rocking & Roasting, the girl that cuts my hair carries it and after trying out a few found the Guatemala medium roast quite enjoyable. Part of the enjoyment for me is thinking back seeing a band that literally had needles hanging out of there arms at shows to recovery and roasting coffee?? Is that “full circle” or what. I have not tried it with Dream on playing yet but I’m sure it will be memorable. http://www.rockinandroastin.com/product/guatemala/ Just looked and he does have full bean for the grinders. Edited October 30, 2014 by RagingBullWinkle 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Dang, nice looking bike there Jason! Right now, I am looking at some 10 amp fuses for the fuse box. A couple were spent. Thinking I need a new flasher too, a couple of bulbs for the front. I may end up asking you a thing or two, if alright. Maroon looks good! Thanks! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 So tell us Tarheel, can the lady friend cook too? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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