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Dave & Teds Most Excellent Adventures 2013
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Doc - Riverside
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No Dave. It looks like this problem is falling into the category better known as a "PFM" . I hate it when one of these things crop up.
otter28169
New member
:hun: What is PFM?
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Doc - Riverside
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pps:
CyncySpyder
Teddys favorite human
Hoses
Ok, not really understanding this, no signs of leaks while under pressure, but after sitting for 2 days & checking again, I can see tiny glimpses of green around both hoses & a drop down the metal casing directly below. So I'm guessing I can try tightening the regular hose clamp & see if that helps, but not sure what to do about the other one.
Ok, not really understanding this, no signs of leaks while under pressure, but after sitting for 2 days & checking again, I can see tiny glimpses of green around both hoses & a drop down the metal casing directly below. So I'm guessing I can try tightening the regular hose clamp & see if that helps, but not sure what to do about the other one.
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CyncySpyder
Teddys favorite human
New pics of Teddy
Been letting Teddy's coat grow out, start'n to get a bit shaggy
Been letting Teddy's coat grow out, start'n to get a bit shaggy
CyncySpyder
Teddys favorite human
Got our new 'gaz cap' and notice from BRP the other day. Is that the Canadian spelling or something? 
KCPete
New member
Been letting Teddy's coat grow out, start'n to get a bit shaggy
Teddy's definitely looking a bit fuzzy! Can't wait to see you both again!
CyncySpyder
Teddys favorite human
O M G !!! Any advice on an Energy efficient heater for a 1 car/Spyder garage
I just received my electric bill for this past month, which usually runs around $120 in the coldest part of winter. In years past, I never really did the work myself on Teds Red Sled, besides routine maintenance of oil changes etc... so I never really had to be out in the garage for any real length of time when it was freezing out, so I never had to really worry about heating it, til this year that is:sour: We have one of those oil filled electric radiator looking heaters that was left over from my previous place that the fire didn't damage and that's what we've been using this winter. It works, but when its below freezing out, I keep its setting on 60 when we're out there, but the best it can usually manage is around 42-50 degrees F, not great but beats freezing. I had been leaving it running to help build up the heat better, but it still wouldn't get above 50F & I just learned, I can't afford to keep doing that. This bill I just received is for :yikes:$240.80:yikes:
Can anyone recommend a good space heater that's energy efficient to heat a 1 Spyder garage?
Right before my previous place burned down, I had just purchased one of those EdenPure space heaters that are highly advertised, but sadly, didn't get a chance to use it before it got melted in the fire, so I have no real clue how well & energy efficient they truly are. They make great claims, and I was about to purchase another for the garage, but when I started doing my research last week, I found a lot of negative reviews and claims of misleading and false advertising, and that scared me off.
Any and all suggestions would be appreciated it. And just an FYI, this is a 1 car detatched garage with an over-head attic area & it looks like their is no insulation that I can tell. Idealistically, I'd add insulation to help control the heat absorbtion and loss, but we're in a condo complex which strictly defines that are garages are to be used solely for storing our pocessions and automobiles and technically no workshops/working garages are permitted. We technically only own the drywall out and aren't suppose to change anything inside the walls, as I found out soon after moving in and getting assessed a fine for removing two of my walls in the kitchen :banghead:
I've Never lived in a condo before, so I'm living and learning, that's for sure. Got a notice last month, that our Moto-Mate Camper, which I've been storing next to the Cougar in our assigned parking space isn't allowed to be there & if I don't remove it, I'll once again be assessed a penalty. UGH!!! I usually wedge it in the garage with the Spyder, but with the Spyder all apart, I need the extra space to be able to move around and actually work on it, which also technically isn't allowed:banghead:
Sorry, I'm done b*tch'n, any recommendations on heating the garage is appreciated:bowdown::helpsmilie::bowdown:
I just received my electric bill for this past month, which usually runs around $120 in the coldest part of winter. In years past, I never really did the work myself on Teds Red Sled, besides routine maintenance of oil changes etc... so I never really had to be out in the garage for any real length of time when it was freezing out, so I never had to really worry about heating it, til this year that is:sour: We have one of those oil filled electric radiator looking heaters that was left over from my previous place that the fire didn't damage and that's what we've been using this winter. It works, but when its below freezing out, I keep its setting on 60 when we're out there, but the best it can usually manage is around 42-50 degrees F, not great but beats freezing. I had been leaving it running to help build up the heat better, but it still wouldn't get above 50F & I just learned, I can't afford to keep doing that. This bill I just received is for :yikes:$240.80:yikes:
Can anyone recommend a good space heater that's energy efficient to heat a 1 Spyder garage?
Right before my previous place burned down, I had just purchased one of those EdenPure space heaters that are highly advertised, but sadly, didn't get a chance to use it before it got melted in the fire, so I have no real clue how well & energy efficient they truly are. They make great claims, and I was about to purchase another for the garage, but when I started doing my research last week, I found a lot of negative reviews and claims of misleading and false advertising, and that scared me off.
Any and all suggestions would be appreciated it. And just an FYI, this is a 1 car detatched garage with an over-head attic area & it looks like their is no insulation that I can tell. Idealistically, I'd add insulation to help control the heat absorbtion and loss, but we're in a condo complex which strictly defines that are garages are to be used solely for storing our pocessions and automobiles and technically no workshops/working garages are permitted. We technically only own the drywall out and aren't suppose to change anything inside the walls, as I found out soon after moving in and getting assessed a fine for removing two of my walls in the kitchen :banghead:
I've Never lived in a condo before, so I'm living and learning, that's for sure. Got a notice last month, that our Moto-Mate Camper, which I've been storing next to the Cougar in our assigned parking space isn't allowed to be there & if I don't remove it, I'll once again be assessed a penalty. UGH!!! I usually wedge it in the garage with the Spyder, but with the Spyder all apart, I need the extra space to be able to move around and actually work on it, which also technically isn't allowed:banghead:
Sorry, I'm done b*tch'n, any recommendations on heating the garage is appreciated:bowdown::helpsmilie::bowdown:
Gary1951
New member
Heating a garage..... Kerosene Space Heater
Dave,
Consider a Kerosene Space Heater. You will heat the garage quickly and for a lot less than trying to heat with electric, because you only run it when you need it..... Attached is a pic of one sold by Northern Tool, about $130.00 as I recall.
Gary
Dave,
Consider a Kerosene Space Heater. You will heat the garage quickly and for a lot less than trying to heat with electric, because you only run it when you need it..... Attached is a pic of one sold by Northern Tool, about $130.00 as I recall.
Gary
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Oldmanzues
New member
Some conventional looking kero heaters have a blower on them. Watch for Carbon Monoxide if you run in closed spaces. have a CM detector around. The trailer, a lot of ustore places charge a very small fee for parking a RV outside.
Good Luck
Oldmanzues.
Good Luck
Oldmanzues.
otter28169
New member
I have also found a kero heater to be a very efficient way of heating a small space. A couple tips for those though:
1) If you need to move the heater when lit, take care not to drop it as this will damage the wick.
2) DO NOT let the heater run out of fuel, again it could damage the wick.
3) Replace the wick on an annual basis whether it needs it or not, old wicks that have sat around for a while become less efficient.
I learned a lot of these things the hard way. It is amazing how a simple device can have little quirks like that.
I lived in a house down in SC that was part of a development and had to deal with the home owner's association, it s absolutely no fun. I feel your pain,:gaah:
1) If you need to move the heater when lit, take care not to drop it as this will damage the wick.
2) DO NOT let the heater run out of fuel, again it could damage the wick.
3) Replace the wick on an annual basis whether it needs it or not, old wicks that have sat around for a while become less efficient.
I learned a lot of these things the hard way. It is amazing how a simple device can have little quirks like that.
I lived in a house down in SC that was part of a development and had to deal with the home owner's association, it s absolutely no fun. I feel your pain,:gaah:
coz
Active member
insulation
insulation is the key. do it anyway. midnight insulation run, very covert. your oil filled heater is fairly efficient, if you can retain the heat. you did close the stairway hatch, right ? the cost of a new heater will buy a good amount of insulation. is the garage door insulated? you could glue cheap styrofoam to the interior of it. it all adds up.:thumbup: look for some on craigslist.
insulation is the key. do it anyway. midnight insulation run, very covert. your oil filled heater is fairly efficient, if you can retain the heat. you did close the stairway hatch, right ? the cost of a new heater will buy a good amount of insulation. is the garage door insulated? you could glue cheap styrofoam to the interior of it. it all adds up.:thumbup: look for some on craigslist.
CyncySpyder
Teddys favorite human
Ooooopppppssssssssssss, did I do that?
Ok, so I mentioned in an earlier post how we're let'n Teddy's coat grow out for the winter time. Well, he had to go for his anual check up yesterday, and his wonderful vet noticed how shaggy he was looking & also asked if we've been back into our daily ryding routine, which I admitted we sadly are not yet. She stated she could tell, cause Teddy was showing signs of stress or depression, which of course, the good doctor was correct. Teddy has a small bald spot on his front left paw, which I thought was a 'hot spot' usually caused by his food allergies, but she readily corrected my ill flawed logic, as hot spots are usually roundish in shape and are found throughout a dogs coat, if in fact caused by food allergies. That was how it was when we first discovered his food allergy problem a couple years back & switched him to his Hypoallergenic diet, and the hot spots went away within 3weeks of his new diet. This is nothing like that however & she noted that his present mallady was stress or depression related. Great doc. Thanks for making me feel more like cr*p that we've not been ryding. But she was just doing her job & telling me the truth. I wonder how many other ppl out there have doctors orders to ryde their Spyders for the good mental health of their dogs?
Anyways, we're still waiting to get the Red Sled into the shop for the valve check before I put it all back together, tho we're almost there.
Any parents out there that may occassionally cut your kids hair every now and then can identify with our next laughable situation. Since Teddy's hair is get'n so shaggy, I decided to go ahead and at least give him a bit of a trim around the rear quarters, paws, belly and of course, his Iconic mowhawk. Well, you know how kids can have a hard time sitting still sometimes while your trying to cut their hair & the implications that their impatients can sometimes illicit. Oooopppppssssss, did I do that? Right now, Teddy has a couple of little bald spots right next to his mowhawk. I'm glad he can't see it, or I'm sure he'd prolly give me a tongue lashing, and not in his usually loving manner that he does. But he has his part in moving when I asked him to hold still, while I was trimming with the clippers. He usually listens really well and this is our first mishap in 2 years of style'n his mowhawk. Was bound to happen sooner or later, ya know?
After the game, we'll take another look and see if we can do a comb-over or maybe we'll have to shave his iconic mowhawk and allow it all to grow back in evenly, we'll see.
Ok, so I mentioned in an earlier post how we're let'n Teddy's coat grow out for the winter time. Well, he had to go for his anual check up yesterday, and his wonderful vet noticed how shaggy he was looking & also asked if we've been back into our daily ryding routine, which I admitted we sadly are not yet. She stated she could tell, cause Teddy was showing signs of stress or depression, which of course, the good doctor was correct. Teddy has a small bald spot on his front left paw, which I thought was a 'hot spot' usually caused by his food allergies, but she readily corrected my ill flawed logic, as hot spots are usually roundish in shape and are found throughout a dogs coat, if in fact caused by food allergies. That was how it was when we first discovered his food allergy problem a couple years back & switched him to his Hypoallergenic diet, and the hot spots went away within 3weeks of his new diet. This is nothing like that however & she noted that his present mallady was stress or depression related. Great doc. Thanks for making me feel more like cr*p that we've not been ryding. But she was just doing her job & telling me the truth. I wonder how many other ppl out there have doctors orders to ryde their Spyders for the good mental health of their dogs?
Anyways, we're still waiting to get the Red Sled into the shop for the valve check before I put it all back together, tho we're almost there.
Any parents out there that may occassionally cut your kids hair every now and then can identify with our next laughable situation. Since Teddy's hair is get'n so shaggy, I decided to go ahead and at least give him a bit of a trim around the rear quarters, paws, belly and of course, his Iconic mowhawk. Well, you know how kids can have a hard time sitting still sometimes while your trying to cut their hair & the implications that their impatients can sometimes illicit. Oooopppppssssss, did I do that? Right now, Teddy has a couple of little bald spots right next to his mowhawk. I'm glad he can't see it, or I'm sure he'd prolly give me a tongue lashing, and not in his usually loving manner that he does. But he has his part in moving when I asked him to hold still, while I was trimming with the clippers. He usually listens really well and this is our first mishap in 2 years of style'n his mowhawk. Was bound to happen sooner or later, ya know?
After the game, we'll take another look and see if we can do a comb-over or maybe we'll have to shave his iconic mowhawk and allow it all to grow back in evenly, we'll see.
MarkLawson
RT-S PE#0031
Teddy's too young for a comb over. :yikes:
CyncySpyder
Teddys favorite human
Agreed, but hey, if it works for The Donald 'Your Fired!' then I'm sure The Tedster can deal with it for a little while, while his hair grows back in, ya know
On an unrelated note, we're keeping the heater and all electric off to the garage due to our astronomical electric bill from last month, so no tinkering in the garage for the time being for us. Tho, after the Sled sat around for a couple of days without starting or running, the coolant leaks are very obvious at both hose and otiker (sp?) clamps, and we now have a drop or two on the floor. Kind of odd that they don't leak at all while running or under pressure, but only when sitting for a day or two. Which makes sense why we never noticed a leak before, cause we usually ryde daily. I wonder if this means we could have an issue with the hoses being bad or something??? I'm not sure, tho doc sent me a few pics with directions on how to remove the otiker clamp, so as soon as we can get some warmer temps and get back out in the garage, we'll look into swapping them out with new hose clamps.
We're back to having snow and freezing temps & it looks like that's the case til later in the week, as I think its suppose to get above freezing by Friday or Saturday. Gonna call Middletown Cycle again today, and see if we can't coordinate dropping off Teds Red Sled on a day that is dry, temp. doesn't really matter, cause with all the body panels off, it really blows alot of hot air on the right side when the fan kicks on, and kinda feels good.
Just to make sure I tried on my Thermo Ryding Suit and boy oh boy, I knew with having back surgery, then injuring my arm/hand and having to take it easy, not to mention the winter time blues and not being able to ryde that I had gained some weight, but WoW!!! That was an eye opener. It was a bit snug last year, but now, I can barely get the thing on and zipped up all the way. And the side adjustment straps had to be totally let all the way out and not used at all.
At Teddy's annual exam, he had gained 1.6 pounds bringing him up to the heaviest he's ever been, 11.6 pounds, tho on his frame, it suits him well, and he still has a nice toned look, tho shaggy cause of his growing coat, and he's nowhere near being fat. Wish I could say the same for me:sour: time to get back on my Atkins. I had lost over 70 pounds last time I did it and it worked well, so here I go again:bbq:
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Doc - Riverside
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From what you explained it appears that as it got into the colder temps you started seeing the problem (the expansion/contraction principal). I would guess that a fresh set of clamps installed now would solve the problem.
eddieshep999
Active member
Dave I hope you have not made a mistake
I know you have fitted Rons Swaybar (And is excellent as I have one fitted as well)
Should you have fitted a WEIGH BAR =
Weigh Bar: highly reliable load sensing device
The Weigh Bar is an extremely rugged, highly reliable, load sensing device designed to overcome the shortcomings of many competitor load cells.
The unique design provides inherent strength and overload protection, while also providing accuracy and high reliability.
I also know you have had a lot of problems on your mind lately - Perhaps they slipped down to your waistline as well
The above should not be taken seriously and hope you can see the funny side and eventually your feet
So pleased to have you giving us updates - Keep us all posted
Eddie
I know you have fitted Rons Swaybar (And is excellent as I have one fitted as well)
Should you have fitted a WEIGH BAR =
Weigh Bar: highly reliable load sensing device
The Weigh Bar is an extremely rugged, highly reliable, load sensing device designed to overcome the shortcomings of many competitor load cells.
The unique design provides inherent strength and overload protection, while also providing accuracy and high reliability.
I also know you have had a lot of problems on your mind lately - Perhaps they slipped down to your waistline as well
The above should not be taken seriously and hope you can see the funny side and eventually your feet
So pleased to have you giving us updates - Keep us all posted
Eddie
eddieshep999
Active member
Doc just read your thread - I had to LOL esp the bit about (the expansion/contraction principal).
I was not sure if this was the cooling system of the Spyder or the Problem Dave and Teddy were having
Didn't think they would both want to wear clamps all day
Must just be my sense of humour
CyncySpyder
Teddys favorite human
I think those 'clamps for fat people' are called "Spanx" :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
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