It was the winter of 2017 I was living in my 29 foot travel trailer in a park next to the quick-stop I was working at, with my daughter. I feel myself getting over the “work’ thing in life. 40 years of hard labor gets to you and 6 hours is about as long as I was willing to give in a day. Wet dreary days and I spent most of my time inside. So, I got bored and started putting a bike together. I started collecting parts, starting with a new engine kit that came out with electric start and an automatic clutch. I bought 2.35″ wheels from Sturmy…
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Solar On Your Roof
Installing a solar power system involves several key components and parts that work together to generate, convert, store, and manage electricity from solar energy. Here’s a comprehensive list: Solar Panels Inverters Battery Storage (optional) Electrical Components Wiring and Connectors Monitoring and Control Additional Components Installation and Safety Equipment Permitting and Documentation Optional Enhancements Summary Though this is list is labeled as comprehensive. It is incomplete . Each part and component is essential for the efficient, safe, and compliant operation of a solar power system. Depending on specific needs and configurations, additional components may be required.
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Gas Bicycles – Toys for Boys
My first gas bicycle! I bought the kit from some website for $129.00 I think. Ebay.com I think it was. I had planned to put it on my genesis 29er. The spoke count was wrong and it wouldn’t fit the pinapple spoke adapter. I wouldn’t take no for an answer. I went to Walmart and got this beauty for $99.00. It took me a little time, maybe 1 or 2 days. I was riding it to work daily. Riding around the gas station in Cosmopolis and down by the boat launch for a photo op. For more stories about gas bikes, bikes, and just bikes. Stay tuned.
