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Forum: Boats 02-08-2021, 03:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,399
Posted By lakedog
The short answer is that design caters to needs. ...

The short answer is that design caters to needs.

Heavy gauge welded aluminum is a necessity when the bodies of water fished are inherently shallow and loaded with rocks. The "style" of boat in...
Forum: Boats 01-13-2021, 07:17 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,797
Posted By lakedog
That's an interesting point about the arsenic in...

That's an interesting point about the arsenic in plywood. Thanks for sharing that. Some time ago another member of the forum suggested it was an issue with material scrap, but didn't add that...
Forum: Boats 01-12-2021, 03:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,797
Posted By lakedog
I would love to know the actual story surrounding...

I would love to know the actual story surrounding the wood and what specifically was used.

For what a new fishing boat costs the argument that "it was tool labor intensive and that the material...
Forum: General Discussion 10-15-2020, 08:13 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,061
Posted By lakedog
They made a CB1100 For a few years, but it didn't...

They made a CB1100 For a few years, but it didn't look anything like a CB1100F imo. This is the bike I was thinking of.


https://ridermagazine.com/2020/04/07/honda-releases-info-on-cb-f-concept/...
Forum: General Discussion 10-15-2020, 07:26 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,061
Posted By lakedog
I have a soft spot for motorcycles like the...

I have a soft spot for motorcycles like the CB1100F and was a little excited about the prospect that they might build one again as a "throw back" model. Honda released a concept bike earlier this...
Forum: General Discussion 10-15-2020, 10:34 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,061
Posted By lakedog
I think we would both match the description of...

I think we would both match the description of “motorcycle enthusiasts.” I road my Honda VFR to work today and it was 35 degrees. It’s a 1999 … Still going strong after more than 20 years. I am...
Forum: General Discussion 10-15-2020, 07:25 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,061
Posted By lakedog
I think a better question would be who, on this...

I think a better question would be who, on this forum, is benefiting in any way from this side discussion? I don't think anything I said was incorrect, but I certainly don't have anything...
Forum: General Discussion 10-14-2020, 09:10 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,061
Posted By lakedog
Using your own words: "They all got...

Using your own words:

"They all got corporate spies to keep track of who's doing who and who's bike is parked next door."

I think by most people's standards that would qualify as bizarre...
Forum: General Discussion 10-14-2020, 08:08 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,061
Posted By lakedog
When did I argue that? I have better things to...

When did I argue that? I have better things to do than spend my time defending points I never made. I didn't say the Honda was better, I said it was first and you have demonstrated no proof to...
Forum: General Discussion 10-14-2020, 01:12 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,061
Posted By lakedog
They had the CX500 turbo debuted as a prototype...

They had the CX500 turbo debuted as a prototype in 1980 and was produced in 1982. If anything Kawasaki copied Honda. I think you would be lonely in your opinion that it was not a ground breaking...
Forum: General Discussion 10-14-2020, 12:36 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,061
Posted By lakedog
I'm sure the decision to slap a turbo on a 650 cc...

I'm sure the decision to slap a turbo on a 650 cc bike had nothing to do with tariffs ...

:stirthepot:
Forum: General Discussion 10-14-2020, 08:56 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,061
Posted By lakedog
We're speculating at this point, but I imagine...

We're speculating at this point, but I imagine Honda cares more about their international market than what the ST owners club members are riding. People who participate in web forums are generally a...
Forum: General Discussion 10-14-2020, 07:30 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,061
Posted By lakedog
The livewire still has me scratching my head. ...

The livewire still has me scratching my head. They must see some future in electric motorcycles and gambled on the prospect of being the first ones there. The fact that the end result is a $30K...
Forum: General Discussion 10-13-2020, 03:47 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,061
Posted By lakedog
I tend to agree with this statement. The company...

I tend to agree with this statement. The company has made several attempts to innovate and find a younger market in recent years, but now seems resolved to contract and sell solely to whatever crowd...
Forum: General Discussion 09-21-2020, 08:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,538
Posted By lakedog
I had mine replaced at George's in 2016. Their...

I had mine replaced at George's in 2016. Their turn around was excellent and I haven't had a single problem with it.
Forum: General Discussion 12-05-2019, 11:35 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,098
Posted By lakedog
I don't know the answer to this question but have...

I don't know the answer to this question but have been told the margins are not particularly high. Dealerships make a lot of money on service, accessories, financing and used sales. Service in...
Forum: General Discussion 11-26-2019, 07:45 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,001
Posted By lakedog
I think it actually refundable. It's bizarre,...

I think it actually refundable. It's bizarre, but when I click the link on my PC I get an "order agreement" which states

"After you submit your completed order, we will begin the process of...
Forum: General Discussion 11-25-2019, 03:43 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,001
Posted By lakedog
The pre-orders are fully refundable and cost...

The pre-orders are fully refundable and cost $100.

It's a pretty simple equation. Make a big promise and get $20 million dollars, possibly a lot more, almost instantly and with no interest. He...
Forum: General Discussion 11-22-2019, 11:33 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,001
Posted By lakedog
I need a lot more information before I'm willing...

I need a lot more information before I'm willing to take it seriously.

1.) Range with a 5000 lb towing load?

2.) Handling characteristics given it weighs ####?

3) Sight lines through those...
Forum: Electronics 08-16-2019, 08:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,997
Posted By lakedog
That's an interesting hypothesis, but I had the...

That's an interesting hypothesis, but I had the cowling off at the dock while I was trying to diagnose the issue and didn't see any evidence of water anywhere near the plug. It would have to be a...
Forum: Electronics 08-15-2019, 10:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,997
Posted By lakedog
I don't know. If you do a web search on 10-pin...

I don't know. If you do a web search on 10-pin corrosion you'll get a few hits.

...
Forum: Electronics 08-15-2019, 07:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,997
Posted By lakedog
Alright, so it's time for a public service...

Alright, so it's time for a public service announcement.

I think I figured out the problem last night and it might be something you want to check yourself if you have a Yamaha outboard. Upon...
Forum: Electronics 08-14-2019, 07:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,997
Posted By lakedog
I looked at it a little bit last night: 1.)...

I looked at it a little bit last night:

1.) Disassembled throttle housing and inspected neutral safety switch, tested for continuity ... no issues.

2.) Inspected interface of controls with dash...
Forum: Electronics 08-13-2019, 07:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,997
Posted By lakedog
I'll work my way through the system when I get a...

I'll work my way through the system when I get a chance. I just find it very odd that I lost both the trim controls on the handle and the ignition at the same time. I didn't think they were...
Forum: Electronics 08-12-2019, 07:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,997
Posted By lakedog
F115 Ignition and Controls

I had the boat out this weekend and ended up making my way in to the dock with the trolling motor because I couldn't get my motor to restart. I was taken by surprise because I've never had any...
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