I took a little day trip along the Maine coast today....ate some Lobsta and took a few pictures....thought I'd share one with Camden Harbor in the background. ...
OK, assuming there are still some mechanical geniuses listening on this group... I had a drive of a mate's Toyota Prius yesterday. It is a hybrid small car...
The song: I am sure there is more than one song but the first that popped to mind was from The Wall. The other answer (very short version): Shifting before...
depending on the way the car's software is set up, "hard' accelleration is handled more by the electric motor (gets instant torque at its entire RPM range)...
Hi Vera, I too enjoy seeing the occasional pictures posted from our community of bikes (even if they are not XJ)from the various parts of the world....shared...
I think I only put 1,000 miles on since January. The bike was parked most of the year, I just got back into the saddle last month. And my trip to TN/NC/GA mid...
Actually it is the other way around. The hybrid's petrol motor only kicks in if the battery needs charging, or the power called for is high -eg accelerating. ...
We called them 4WDs here long before they were needlessly popularized. Most folks here have FAR too much ego to drive a station wagon or brake. That would be...
Are you referring to the super-uber Hummer owners in places like New York City that insist on driving those 10 mile to the gallon tanks just to show off their...
I will be listing this bike on Ebay by the end of the week. Thought I give you all the first look at it. It's a 1986, 700 Yamaha Maxim X. With less then 25K...
Where in Texas? there's several here in Texas that would be happy to help you get your bike to start and run consistently. just load that baby up in the back...
Thanks Hawk, I am torn between keeping it and realy tying to fix it and cutting my losses. How many big boy toys does a man need? I'm moving back to Lake Kemp...
Hi Vera. I assume you tried kangaroo meat when you were here? It has been proposed plenty of times that kangaroos (and emus) should replace sheep and beef...
I tried. Once. One bite. I can't eat it. I can't eat beef either. It's a texture thing. But I eat everything else, chicken, pork, wild bigs, deer, rabbit. To...
Yep, despite being an immediately recognisable symbol of Australia, and on our coat of arms, farmers regard kangaroos as a pest. Emus too (also on the coat of...
Hi all, I'm an old timer on the list but haven't posted in awhile. I have both tank badges cracked and discolored and wondered if anyone remembered who (or...
Did you have to spit out shotgun pellets? You know lead is toxic, don't you. (I can remember doing exactly that with rabbits I'd shot, many years ago. -Hmmm,...
Here's a sit in Oz that supplies them: http://www.badgereplicas.com.au/badges_yamaha.htm I'm sure there must be one in the States somewhere. I know of a...
Also worth noting is this link for refinishing tank emblems: http://www.rctvonline.net/~xs11/emblems2/emblems.html Had a bit of trouble getting that page up so...
I know I shouldn’t be laughing about this because I am not a guy. But heck, I do think this is funny and I got a good laugh. I have moved. Please note that...
Thanks all, Sorry it took so long to get back. This is a nice descriptive site for refinishing badges. Mine have lost some pieces though. I was also thinking...
Hey Craig, Before you give up try shopping at www.powerpartsplus.com I bought them here with some other hard to find OEM equipment for my XJ750 a couple years...
Thnx Dave I'll keep this favorite and see if I can find some cheaper. I may still hit it with body puddy and give it a whole new look. I let you all know what...
I am looking for the chrome motor parts for my '86 Maxim X. I need the "5 Valve" covers for both sides, and also the Black and silver Cylinder head dress up...
IIRC, the 750 badges are larger than the 650 badges. I know the 750 Maxim ones were doublesided tape to the tank, where the 650 Maxim badges were actually...
