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I think the real solution here is N+1.

Bring another bike for kid towing duties.

I think I know what will get me enough space: there's a heat shield that bolts onto the outside of the exhaust manifold, and the EGR pipe runs through it. I put the shield back on before trying to...

I hate this fucking project...

4.5 hours later, removed stripped bolt by grinding a notch into the ear of that EGR mount on the exhaust manifold, and cutting into the bolt. Went through a couple...

Was in Costco this morning, no more Spy goggles, they're moving in spring and summer recreation stuff (kayaks, coolers). They did still have Bolle helmets and "small fit" Bolle goggles, which are...

I'm going to try drilling some more this afternoon, and if I don't get anywhere, will go see about the torch.

On the new truck search: I spent some time researching and reading up on Ford forums....

Have you done this with success?

I have no experience with the OA torch, but neighbor does, so I'd ask him to do it, if it is really that quick and easy.

For those saying it's a pathway to...

You could mount an externally routed dropper post for the trip, which would let you swap to a rigid post when you needed it.

I have a breakaway bike that uses Ritchey type quick disconnects, and...

In store in Reno is where I bought mine. I can pick up some for you if you want.

So no concern about heat damaging adjacent stuff? It's on the exhaust manifold, so it's something that gets hot anyway.

Like an Easy Out? Mainly because the bolt broke because it was rusted in place, so very very stuck. Most Easy Out stories seem to be not of success, but of broken Easy Out bits (which are hardened)...

Googling more - and reading that you can supposedly burn out a bolt that is in cast iron, using an oxy acetylene torch. Anyone done this? I think my neighbor has an OA setup.

Truck engine is iron...

Got it.

As long as I can drill through, I can put a bolt and nut through to hold the EGR pipe to the manifold. It is a through hole, not a blind hole, so it doesn't matter if I damage the...

I have Dremel tips like the one linked. I may have an air die grinder, but I think it's a little too long to fit in the work space.

I can't grind the remnant flush with the flange surface - the...

I don't have space down in the engine bay to swing a hammer enough to break up that bolt stub. There's space to tap and center punch - it's just big enough to fit a drill.

Thanks. I read that carbide bits are brittle - concern about breaking off the bit in the hole valid, or don't worry about it?

I won't need to helicoil this, even if I destroy the threads in the...

Costco. Spy. $39.99, two lenses.

Are there metal specific drill bits?

I didn't get back to the drilling today. I finished up the rest of the work - knock sensors, harness, bunch of gaskets, everything cleaned up and reassembled. ...

I'll give it a try. I drilled at it a bit more this morning, got new bits from the neighbor (has big shop full of machinery and equipment) including left hand bits. Put it aside for awhile, went on...

This, X1000.

I bet each of us knows someone who insists on skiing pin bindings inbounds as an everyday setup. These people cannot be educated, and insist their BC gear is just fine for...

I was using a cordless drill - but I don't think my lack of progress in drilling was due to drill torque. I do have a corded drill, and I think it'll fit too.

My neighbor has a welder - but it's a very small stub on the backside of the broken bolt, and access is tight there. So, not likely.

Thanks. I've been googling and reading up on bolt extraction. I was using oil for lubricant while drilling (PB Blaster, it was handy), but I think I was drilling at too fast a speed. And I think my...

I could use some advice on removing a broken bolt.

I'm starting a engine repair project to chase down a knock sensor code, which on this engine, means a whole lot of "while I'm in there" repairs....

Back on a computer and did a quick search - here you go:
https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=67778

Scroll down on that page for more links.

PSA: Jenson showing Ibis Ripmo AF, SLX build, size L and XL, in stock next week.
https://www.jensonusa.com/Ibis-Ripmo-AF-SLX-Bike-2021

I may or may not have ordered a large...

We have a mostly black dog too. I got a collar with a reflective stripe, so I can find him with a flashlight.

Makes me wonder if there is a non-compete agreement keeping him out of the ski industry for awhile...

Some online bike retailer was sending out emails on sale items, including hydro Shimano brifter/ caliper sets, for cheap - $200s-300s range. Some Di2, some mechanical shift. I can't remember who it...

Powerwraps sold to nudbat - thanks!

Trigger pulled on the 191 Foundation 94. Thanks for the heads up!

I'm saying fear of investing in the US market, where such fear is driven by a belief that the market is too expensive at any given point in time, is not valid.

Fear of investing based upon the...

Obligatory reminder that the US market is near an all time high.... Which is where it usually is. That's because it is usually going up.

If you don't believe this, and believe it is overpriced,...

I've been wondering if they're going to offer a 21/22 pass that's valid in spring of 2021, and which will let me defer my unused 20/21 pass cost to it.

I'm pretty sure they're "sdp" skis.

I had this version (rocker 0), and the only thing it does better than later versions is cut through crust/ windboard type snow, as it has the pointy narrow tip like a Spatula. I sold mine years ago...

For 1 year away, and you cannot lose a penny of what this amount is -- IMHO use an online savings account.

OTOH, if you have additional $ invested already, and you don't view this bucket of cash...

I usually use Fed Ex Ground (aka Fed Ex Home, for home delivery). They've been cheaper than UPS, but I haven't shipped any skis mounted with bindings in several years.

How.... Why...?

OP should go to Utah, stay at Thanksgiving Pointe, eat at Chuck A Rama, shop for souvenirs at DI, sign up for home visitors at Temple Square.

So much going on here...

Single speed... with a road rear derailleur tensioner!
Zefal pump as rear shock
Spare Zefal pump on chainstay
USE (?) suspension seatpost -- what's strapped onto the...

I have two pairs of Intuitions that I've had for awhile, not going to end up using these. Both new, never molded, never skied.

1) Powerwrap, size 10.0
2) Luxury Liners, MV, size 28.0

$100...

The cheap clay-based kitty litter is useful, and you don't have to clean it up. Also works great on oil spills in your garage/driveway.

Why would anyone put up with driving a Hino / Fuso / similar just to haul around a FWC?

I agree with this. I've had both rocker 0 and still have rocker 1 (which is the white with red stripe, bamboo sidewall, which was being asked about).

For posterity: some pics in here of the prototype Spoon, with "cleats." They never went into production AFAIK.
...

Didn't Dynafit make a wider tech heel piece insert plate for some of their boots, which didn't require the Beast "spur" to be retrofitted? I don't know which boots it was on, or if still in...

Garmont hasn't made a ski boot in years. And the Shaman is the best boot ever.

Will they sell just a frame + fork package?

But all the Duke and Baron frame bindings were fine with touring soles, so...? At least I think they were, as that's what I used in mine, until I finally got some Dynafits.