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Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

Yeah, it's supposed to get cooler and stay windy...

Yeah, it's supposed to get cooler and stay windy on Sunday here.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

The ride into the local mountains tomorrow might...

The ride into the local mountains tomorrow might not happen. 30mph wind with gusts to 40. Drat.

There is a ride to Beverly Hills and it has some climbing. Also, lots of traffic.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

Stolen from Chicago Photo Club....

Stolen from Chicago Photo Club....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

I worked for a guy who was a boat racer in the...

I worked for a guy who was a boat racer in the 60s. Built his own hulls and engines until he got picked up by Chrysler Marine. When I worked with him he built engines as a hobby, mostly for his...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

Zen and the Art of Watch Maintenance?

Zen and the Art of Watch Maintenance?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

Probably but a certain amount is genetic and then...

Probably but a certain amount is genetic and then there is experience and practice. I always wondered about diamond cutters and the pressure they must feel.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

Huge respect for the guys who do it every day....

Huge respect for the guys who do it every day. Seen some bigger guys able to contort themselves and get under there. The there's the tiniest little squeak or rattle that ""wasn't there before you...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

Eventually I got pretty good at not injuring...

Eventually I got pretty good at not injuring myself or damaging the things I worked on.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

The Knicks looked pretty good and showed...

The Knicks looked pretty good and showed toughness in that series. Now they have to get by the Pacers. The Celtics seem to be cruising and will probably get Cleveland next.

I didn't expect much...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

lol, my hands are pretty steady. Car mechanic for...

lol, my hands are pretty steady. Car mechanic for 40+ years.

I'm not picturing what you are describing. You are squeezing the tire together to get the bead loose? I've tried to squeeze it and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 11:07 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

The Knicks eliminated the 76ers. I didn't expect...

The Knicks eliminated the 76ers. I didn't expect that. Bucks are out, too. Lots of injuries there, though.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

I've tried lots of things, including standing on...

I've tried lots of things, including standing on the tire, trying to squeeze it with Channel Lock pliers, plastic trim tools, and pulling on it until my fingers felt like they would come off. The...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-02-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 5,364
Views: 854,292
Posted By big john

I wanted to do a route with over 70 miles and 7K...

I wanted to do a route with over 70 miles and 7K feet of climbing but it hasn't happened yet. Did that route twice around my 68th.

These rides are easier for me solo. This ride had 5 others...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

My bike came with Maxxis Rekons, 2.8 on 35mm...

My bike came with Maxxis Rekons, 2.8 on 35mm internal width rims. Both TL compatible. They are so hard to get the bead off it's ridiculous. I use tubes and when I inflate them the bead pops on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

The ride scheduler from my club was on the ride...

The ride scheduler from my club was on the ride with me last Saturday and he enjoyed it so much he scheduled a ride this Saturday including part of that route.
He's a thin 37 year old climber so the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

Years ago 5 of us were on a fast section of dirt...

Years ago 5 of us were on a fast section of dirt road and my one friend went way too wide and collided with a guy coming the other way. Both went down pretty hard and the other guy got up and he was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 5,364
Views: 854,292
Posted By big john

Turned 70 on the weekend. Set out to do 70 miles...

Turned 70 on the weekend. Set out to do 70 miles with 5 friends. Strong headwind on the way back caused us to shorten the route a bit so not 70 miles. I'm ok with that, had a good time. Had a 12 mile...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

My 80 year old neighbor went by a food give-away...

My 80 year old neighbor went by a food give-away this morning. One of the ones where they put boxes of groceries in your car. He said the line of cars was blocks long so he didn't wait.

He likes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,919
Posted By big john

What if you tell them you're having a heart...

What if you tell them you're having a heart attack because there's a rattlesnake in your yard?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

What is it?

What is it?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

The birthday festivities continued today. Nice,...

The birthday festivities continued today. Nice, sorta easy ride followed by free lunch for me and Mrs John, who drove up to meet us at the restaurant. Maybe they're done. If not, I can handle more...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,378
Posted By big john

He mentioned "sad". He was replying to another...

He mentioned "sad". He was replying to another poster about people buying the bike they wanted when they were younger, meaning an old bike (C&V, if you wish).

I didn't get the reference and posted...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

A friend of mine had a Honda 600 as his first...

A friend of mine had a Honda 600 as his first car. It was fun to ride around in. He destroyed it.
https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.qCjH0uJxZsNYUGYjrbKKQQHaE9&pid=Api&P=0&h=220
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,378
Posted By big john

I've been retired for 5 years now. Just turned...

I've been retired for 5 years now. Just turned 70. Would like to get a lightweight hardtail or maybe a gravel-type bike for dirt roads and mild trails. I have an enduro bike for rough stuff.
Never...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,378
Posted By big john

I missed that part of it. When the other poster...

I missed that part of it. When the other poster said they bought the bike they wish they had bought years ago I didn't interpret that as meaning the exact bike. I thought he meant they bought the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/4fa2da75e...

http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/4fa2da75eab8eab352000007-1200/tatra.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

I think that's the only year they were made. Like...

I think that's the only year they were made. Like the Syclone.
https://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1991_gmc_syclone_1561169752f66e7dff9f98764da16-e1563806952351.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,378
Posted By big john

Some people love the new stuff. Many swear they...

Some people love the new stuff. Many swear they will never go back.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,378
Posted By big john

Why do you say that? Now that I'm retired I wish...

Why do you say that? Now that I'm retired I wish I had bought some new bikes before I stopped working. Budget is very tight now. I could still spring for one but it would come out of savings. More...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

Cute retro-looks, an easy-going drive and a...

Cute retro-looks, an easy-going drive and a certain amount of exclusivity

https://classics.honestjohn.co.uk/images/Reviews/negative-red.svgSlow and not at all sporty to drive. Pricey, not very...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

Almost never wear a jacket on the bike, don't...

Almost never wear a jacket on the bike, don't even have a good bike jacket of any color.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

A little further up. We were spread out by this...

A little further up. We were spread out by this time.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1280x960/bday_003_fc5b86935f17a95199401bbd09a0b3fef385112d.jpg
The two of us in the back...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

My friends said this was my birthday ride but we...

My friends said this was my birthday ride but we didn't make 70 miles. They did buy me an ice tea and a scone at a snack stop. And they let me pick the return route when it got pretty windy. I picked...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

Put whatever Honda recommends, regardless. No...

Put whatever Honda recommends, regardless. No Jiffy Lube filters.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

Never assume any mechanic knows anything. The oil...

Never assume any mechanic knows anything. The oil fill cap should be labeled with the type of oil Honda recommends. If not there, go with the owner's manual. I would think if you're using synthetic...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

Nuggets can eliminate the Lakers tonight....

Nuggets can eliminate the Lakers tonight....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

Today when I rode through the park there was a...

Today when I rode through the park there was a large group dancing to some fast-beat music. They seemed to be having a great time, laughing and hollering. Wish Mrs John would try something like that....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,095
Posted By big john

In my case I would be more selective on longer...

In my case I would be more selective on longer rides. If I'm doing something shorter or easier I can eat just about anything and even eat too much of it. On a longer ride with lots of climbing I have...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

"You must be joking, Son. Where did you get those...

"You must be joking, Son. Where did you get those shoes?"
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

It's weird. They take the time to pick up the...

It's weird. They take the time to pick up the poop then just leave the bag lying on the trail. Little bags of poop all over the place.

There is a ridge near a housing development that can be used...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

Never saw a chopped Saturn before. I'm fascinated...

Never saw a chopped Saturn before. I'm fascinated with chop tops. Some of these guys are artists.
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/98/8d/ca/988dcab0098bf2e41eacae555c96abed.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 10:11 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

I think it looks pretty hot. I'd like to take it...

I think it looks pretty hot. I'd like to take it for a little spin.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uplo...

https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/alexey-vermeulen-enve-melee-sea-otter-classic-cool-bikes-4354.jpg?width=730
Pics taken from Velo gallery from Sea Otter....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uplo...

https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_0014.jpg?width=730
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

Chicago photo club....

Chicago photo club....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

https://i.etsystatic.com/25618465/r/il/233c65/3259...

https://i.etsystatic.com/25618465/r/il/233c65/3259771544/il_1140xN.3259771544_c4tp.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

The old cat drinks a lot of water. He always did...

The old cat drinks a lot of water. He always did but the last 2 years he just guzzles it. Vet said he was diabetic and he was having a lot of problems We changed his diet and he lost a bunch of...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

They've been in use for almost 50 years. Some are...

They've been in use for almost 50 years. Some are very simple things and many cars don't have them because their NOx emissions are low enough. Some engines use valve overlap to introduce exhaust gas...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

I retired in 2019. Retirement is awesome.

I retired in 2019. Retirement is awesome.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By big john

Does it have an EGR valve like this?...

Does it have an EGR valve like this? https://www.partsgeek.com/assets/dimage/thumbn/1199785.jpg?3d74a

If it does the only way it could affect the idle is if it is stuck open. If it's stuck open...
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