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    Off The Grid with solar and wind

    Both of these were blocked when I tried to visit them. I'm a huge fan of renewable energy and have been working for about four years to lower my electric bills, as the money permits. Really like what you're doing.
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    Let's talk about brakes

    Thanks for all the great help. I got home Friday and took the time to check over my brakes compared to what I of sheldonbrown.com and my brakes are a good deal better. I started by swapping the front brake from left to right and then I loosened the front brakes adjustment just a little. They...
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    Let's talk about brakes

    Wow, there's stuff there that I never imagined. Plenty to keep me busy for a while as I try to maximize what I have. And, I am going to put my front brake on the right side, where I would reach on my old Kawasaki Ninja when I needed to stop. As I don't have internet at home, if my brakes...
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    Your Father's Advice

    My father worked long hours and didn't spend as much time with us as he / we would have liked. What I remember the most was him telling us that the only thing you will take with you when you leave this world is your name, so make sure it's still good. Pay your bills and do what you promise...
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    Let's talk about brakes

    I found this site via the DIY Electric Vehicle site, and am glad I did. I've been lurking here for a couple weeks trying to learn a few things. I've been interested in building some form of electrified locomotion for quite some time. So, here's the plan. Buy a bicycle I want to ride, get...
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