BlueVenture87

You're going to like the commute on that! I run mine about an hour and a half a day May to November! No sweat! -JK

Two things. First the perfect corner, executed perfectly. Happens every now and again but not so often that I get used to it. Second, feeling the temp drop as I go from ridge top to valley bottom on a ride. So, I guess, the quest for improvement and the connection with the elements. -JK

You do need to fill the entire cavity with grease. That's how new hubs come in the can around here. The grease is then changed by pumping new through the zerk at the back and out through the cap in the front, passing through both bearings Check the link to a video to show how these work. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200466886_200466886 Later! -JK

Recovery disk sets can usually be had from the manufacturer for about 20 bucks. I know HP and Toshiba do this. You'll need the serial number of the computer. (not the windows key so no worries that it's rubbed off.) Get the suspect drive into an external enclosure or install it into another Windows desktop as a second drive and get your files off if you can. Even if the drive looks usable, replace it. Drives are too cheap to screw around. The price you paid to get your taxes done once was likely more expensive. At work I tell my people the drive is worth about a hundred bucks, the data on it is worth your wage multiplied by the years the computer has been in service. Easy to hit 100 K for your data! While the Linux idea is sound you'll need a working PC to download the iso and make the live CD so skip that. If you have another PC to make the Linux CD then you can use it mount your suspect drive instead to get your stuff. If you can see your drive then get your stuff off right away without restarting the host system, the suspect drive might not start up another time! BTW, You got to watch those Linux evangelists, they'll say anything to get you to try it. Best! -JK

Assuming you have fixed the source of the oil then yes. Clean the rotors with brake cleaner, install the new pads and Bob's your uncle. -JK

That dell 620 is OK for plunking around on venturerider.org but I would get set up with new equipment for the windows 7 changeover. Linux and Apple are not viable alternatives if you're hiring consultants to help maintain your network. The Linux freedom fighters like to work harder for the same result and Apple is really a media company who makes shiny aluminum gear to sell you more rap MP3's It sounds like you are in a MS domain environment along with all that a structured system gets you. It's time to upgrade your stuff. A new Dell 9020 tower costs about 700.00 or so, if you want to save costs don't buy new monitors unless you're still running CRT's. The ones you have (even crt's if you have to) will work with the new desktops. I haven't looked at server hardware costs but server 2008 should have about 2 years life left. You'll need to be at the 2008 server level to run the Win7 clients to their full potential. If it were my shop I would get my server up to the Win08 level and run new Win 7 clients against the 08 server. Then make the jump to server 2012 at a later time. You make money with these systems, it's time to give the 8 year old 620's to your kids. The hardware is cheap when compared to the wages paid to create the data inside the machine. That's my story and I'm sticking to it! -JK

Been pinched like that twice now. Great ride in the morning put paid for it after work. Made it scuff-free both times though. After the second scary ride I found a great new riding tool - the weather forcast... -JK

Especially true since Palm quit making PDA's in 2010!

I can remember when XP was the dog OS and consultants and sales people at Compaq were advising to stick with Windows 2000. Lots of us simply have trouble with change... Win 8 likely won't go away for geeks though, you'll need it to admin 2012 servers (W7 wont do that.) And here's another stick in the eye, instructors are telling me that even the desktop computer is on it's way out. It'll be a tablet world baby! YMMV on that one though. -JK

I treat mine like a tent. When I started watching I was thinking folks like that have too much time. Then the snap-up finale pinned my ears back. Pretty neat. I might have to try that. -JK

"Got on Snopes and it's not on there as a hoax...." Actually a major component and driver of this article, the whole "Barry Soetoro" thing, is on Snopes as a hoax under "card tricks" Obama can't run again so consider putting energy into the next choice for POTUS and, really, quit whining about the past. Who is your favorite candidate for the NEXT election?

I bet this picture was taken on 01-03-2014 at 05:29 PM -JK

You'll need a panel/ panels and likely a charge controller. Of the available panels there are two types. The solid color grey or black ones are the low output type while the ones that look like shattered glass are the higher output ones. In full sun these panels will put out a lot of volts, the charge controller regulates this. Additionally solar panels will charge batteries during the day but at night they discharge batteries. The charge controller will also prevent this. If you design a system without a charge controller, look into "blocking diodes" to let the electricity in during the day and keep it there at night. Check online for Northern Arizona Wind and Sun for a place to get the parts to build a nice system. I'm not affiliated with them but have had some good service there when I built my 24V sailboat system. -JK

I'm not a professional fabricator so it's just hobby stuff for me. I use Cad Standard to design parts and send the file to www.bigbluesaw.com They send back the cut parts. It works for the once in a while item. Since the dwg file is industry standard they can use files from any software program that outputs in dwg. In real life I'm a computer geek. Best! -JK

I use cad standard. the free version is missing some key features but at about 40.00 for a single user it's worth it. I've run the dwg files on waterjet cutting machines with complete success. http://www.cadstd.com/ Best! -JK