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  1. bird

    Typical week in Wisconsin

    I did it again! This is the third or fourth year where I rode each MONTH in Wisconsin. It was 50+ the past two days here. Had to cut out of work early, sun goes down at 4:30.
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    Anyone following Gary Brecka?

    Looks cool to me!
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    What's your view look like today?

    Kawi Dave is alive and well. I talked to him at the Sortie this past year. He wanted me to ride his built up SuperJet. He mentioned Paul built it for him. Never give up, always triumph!
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    wth happened to hydroturf?

    ...Suckage on a grand scale. Glad I bought more than I needed 5 years ago. Enough for a second turf. I switched to molded turf because it lasts so much longer than cut. After 4 years, the only spot showing wear is the lower side walls where my shoes come into contact. Everything else is...
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    Phazer mod sleds

    I'll wait to ride and compare on the lake before I add more studs. My current track had (crappy) studs on it, but I still got it to slide at low speed on the ice. I ride groomed trails when they open up around here. The new Skis tracked much better than the stock ones it had before, can't...
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    Phazer mod sleds

    I got the jack shaft and driver shaft pulled. The chain case bearings were extremely gritty. I ordered all new bearings for each shaft. The clutch side driver shaft bearing was the only bearing not seized, gritty, or crunchy in the entire drivetrain! For the skid I ordered all plastic wheels...
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    Phazer mod sleds

    Finally going through my skid to replace bearings, wheels, and slides. Almost every bearing was crunchy, and the back three 7" wheels were completely seized up. Pulling the jack shaft and drivers next. I'm learning all about snowmobiles and loving it.
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    Different Kind of Build

    Every guy needs a Geerage. I put up a cardboard ceiling and found some old carpet and padding for my rental garage. I sealed up all the holes and run an electric milk heater non stop. At 30 degree outside temps it's staying at 50+ inside now for almost a month. Here comes the 20 degree...
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    Taiga factory

    I love my Electric Skateboard. Three season and over 700 miles on it. I'm currently reviewing Mercury's new 35e for Portaging in Canada. No gas fumes, no water pumps to clog up and overheat motor, far less noise, super low trolling speeds......No need for GAS, just bring 4 100 watt solar...
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    Taiga factory

    and the BS starts.... The pumps say SOLAS right on them. Taiga is based out of Canada.
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    If you could go back in time and assist yourself buy your first ski, what advice would you give?

    No "New" rider can out ride a stock 700cc+ stand up. There is too much to learn at first. It's like watching a BMX guy ride Moto Cross. You don't need horsepower to be good, just flow.
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    Epoxy resin options

    West marine came with a pump for each when I bought them. My latest order of Total Boat did as well. How long do you get pumps to last?
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    Drinking 101 - Old Fashioned - Wisconsin Law

    What a World! We're declaring it. https://www.news8000.com/news/national-world/in-wisconsin-old-fashioneds-come-with-brandy-lawmakers-want-to-make-it-somewhat-official/article_55f2e8dd-6297-5167-b7f2-a8cd857eaa86.html Next is Cheese Curd laws, and how to play Football on grass. Cheers
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    Epoxy resin options

    I only use Tygon....wait wrong thread. I started with West Marine because it was across the street. I've been using TotalBoat last two orders to fiberglass and fill. I still order BSI (Bob Smith Industries) Epoxy Glue for building stuff I care about. Jet Ski repair and RC boat builds is my...
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    If you could go back in time and assist yourself buy your first ski, what advice would you give?

    I miss riding with OTHERS. I hit my 30s and so did lots of them....my local buddy made it out maybe 4 times this year. He got married last year.
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    If you could go back in time and assist yourself buy your first ski, what advice would you give?

    My 1990 Kawi TS is a great time. Nothing like going for a morning coffee cruise, or taking the dog with(he outgrew my standup).
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    If you could go back in time and assist yourself buy your first ski, what advice would you give?

    In 2004 I could have bought an SXR 800 for $5000 new, but I decided to invest in my 1985 550....I learned everything NOT to do a Jet Ski from that 550. In 2012 I bought a new 2011 SXR 800 for $8000 and haven't looked back. Rebuilt it once after wearing out the first engine in 2018. Dream...
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    Bye Bye Streaming Services

    I don't use ANY cloud storage. I'm going with 2003-04. We finally had 1 gigahertz cpus, HD video, Windows XP, and Cable modems were everywhere.
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    Bye Bye Streaming Services

    Once you hit One Million on Youtube, I would think they'd invest in a "Website". At that point they would free themselves from the platform. The internet is broken. You do NOT need an "App" for that. I want my wild west back!
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    Bye Bye Streaming Services

    Gaming Historian lost his monetization in the past year, had to change things to get it back...The point is they're being censored, and I'm not talking about swearing.
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