Category Archives: Around The Garage

Why do people on CL think there used stuff is worth new pricing???

So hey guys and gals. New on forum here. Since I have a Polaris pursuit camo edition. I figure I use site for tips on repairs and maintenance etc. but I wanted to hit on a topic I can’t stand and the dumb people. So I am a brand new homeowner just bought last week haven’t moved in yet. I went on CraigsList looking for some things like a small to medium tool box and couple other things for the garage. Now I have sold lots of things from paintball stuff to cars and motorcycles. I do my research before I buy or sell something and we negotiate. So I’m looking for tool boxes and punching bags trying to save couple bucks since now money is tight. I see people asking for more than what a certain sells brand new. Why would someone do that. That bugs the heck out of me. Do these people just want to price it so it collects dust or do you want to sell? Example I saw a husky 5 drawer box on there, person asking 150 used So I happened to be looking at different sites and see same one at Home Depot for $99!! I didn’t bother emailing guy or gal to negotiate. By pricing it’s not worth it to insult anyone offering them $50. I browse trying to look for a reasonable deal but seems like everyone wants to be hoarders.

Let me know what people think. Agree disagree? Anything in between. And please no dumb comments. This is just a opinion on what u think not a bash session.

How to: Fix your girly 1/2 ton truck (easy)

In 2013 I bought my first half ton truck, a Ram 1500 sport. Nice truck, terrible on gas couldn’t haul anything with the 5′ box…..I’ve only ever had Cummins trucks, still have my 24v. SO after 2 years of kicking myself in the rear end for buying this girly 1500, I’ve finally figured out the solution to my problem. Albeit an expensive solution, it was quite simple.

Behold, 2015 Ram 3500 Laramie CTD 4×4. Skookum, eh MacerenaMan? lol

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Now, to flip the tow mirrors and haul my imaginary trailer….

cool air show

I loove going to air shows, have given serious contemplation on buying a power parachute for many yrs to say ive been there done that just cuz it looks fun.

Ive never though seen a air show during the evening and towards end of vid they have some sick footage of some planes night glo’d the hell up and it looks awesome!!

Any air show flunkeys will have indoubtedly already seen most of these guy flying in the video already but its pretty well put together. Had shockwave at one of my home tracks night of fire and he puts on an impressive show for the fans…literally the only time ive ever been awe struck with jet powered vehicle on the track.

https://vimeo.com/100670266

American Honda Includes Powersports Dealers in Environmental Leadership Program

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Voluntary program encourages recycling, reduced use of energy and water

TORRANCE, Calif., May 12, 2015 — Building on the success of the Honda Environmental Leadership Program through its automobile dealers’ reduced environmental footprint, American Honda today announced the voluntary program’s expansion to include its powersports dealers, as well as power- equipment dealers, marine dealers and engine distributors.

Honda provides strategic counseling in areas such as lighting, heating, cooling, water fixtures and recycling. The Honda “Green Dealer” Guide, a 93-page energy-efficiency roadmap available for download at greendealer.honda.com, provides additional guidance. Dealers and distributors who quantifiably reduce their environmental impact can also qualify to earn a Honda Environmental Leadership Award, introduced in 2011 as a part of the company’s comprehensive approach to environmentally responsible operations. Once participating dealers have completed upgrades, results are verified by a third-party evaluator, and a participating dealer’s score can qualify it for one of three achievement levels–Silver, Gold or Platinum. Sixty-five automobile dealers have reduced their energy consumption by 10 percent or more in the past three years, and one has achieved “Electric Grid Neutral” status. (“Electric Grid Neutral” means the dealership produces as much as or more energy from renewable energy sources than it consumes from its local electric utility over a one-year period.)

“We’re pleased to announce the expansion of the Honda Environmental Leadership Program to our powersports dealers,” said Michael Rizner, American Honda Manager of Motorcycle Dealer Development. “Environmental awareness is an important part of being a responsible corporate citizen, and the automobile dealerships who have participated in the program have demonstrated that not only is the program capable of reducing the dealer’s environmental impact but it can also assist in reducing overhead. We’re looking forward to helping more powersports dealerships reduce their environmental footprints by enrolling in this program.”

“As part of our forward-thinking culture, American Honda brings this unique program opportunity to a wide variety of dealerships across the country,” said Alan Battin, American Honda Manager of Dealer Development, Power Equipment Division. “During the initial Honda Environmental Leadership Program launch, I worked with several automobile dealerships where significant reductions in energy

consumption and utility expenses were successfully achieved. Building on this powerful momentum, we’re now exploring additional opportunities with our Marine and Power Equipment Dealerships, as well as Engine Distributors.”

Two Honda Powersports dealers and three Honda Power Equipment dealers/distributors have qualified for awards.

Gold
SoCal Honda Powersports: Carson, CA

Silver
Honda Powersports of Troy: Troy, OH
J&I Power Equipment: Olympia, WA
Engine Power (distributor): Oconomowoc, WI MTA Distributor: Whites Creek, TN

For more information, please visit greendealer.honda.com

Welding

Just wondering who else here knew how to weld. I learned this past year from my dad who has been welding for years and another friend who has his own little business fixing trucks and wheelers.