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BillyD 06-22-17 01:33 PM


Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 19670448)
Think about that for a second. Believe me, I am not being nitty and picky just because, but top fuel dragsters measure humidity in water grains, and less is more better, all the way around. I will say, cold dry air is better than hot dry air.

I think you're looking at fuel combustion, whereas the airlines are talking about lift capacity & wing aerodynamics.

BillyD 06-22-17 01:36 PM


Originally Posted by rpenmanparker (Post 19670283)
VAR solves all problems. Using levers is soooo old school.

What is VAR? No, I ain't looking it up. :p

BillyD 06-22-17 01:38 PM


Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 19670540)
Why can't we embed tweets here?

Because we don't want the president barging in here. I swear, I would ban his ass in a heartbeat. :roflmao2:

BillyD 06-22-17 01:39 PM


Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 19670540)
Anyway, have you ever noticed that some people on the road are idiots?

Really? I hadn't noticed.

BillyD 06-22-17 01:39 PM

Alright, I'm done.

BillyD 06-22-17 01:40 PM

For now.

BillyD 06-22-17 01:43 PM


Originally Posted by seedsbelize (Post 19670560)

HA! Great minds think alike.

Q: Why is there air?
A: There's air to blow up volleyballs and basketballs. Gee, they call me dumb, going around asking why there's air. :rolleyes:

Velo Vol 06-22-17 01:45 PM


Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 19670687)
I think you're looking at fuel combustion, whereas the airlines are talking about lift capacity & wing aerodynamics.

Could just google about this instead of guessing.

https://www.pilotsofamerica.com/comm...rplane.104126/

rpenmanparker 06-22-17 01:57 PM


Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 19670700)
What is VAR? No, I ain't looking it up. :p

The VAR tire tool. A bead jack type tool that is compact enough to carry while riding.

rpenmanparker 06-22-17 02:00 PM


Originally Posted by Trsnrtr (Post 19670544)
I broke a VAR bead jack today trying to install a 23x451 tire.

Shhhh! You're not supposed to say that. But anyway what is a 23X451 tire.

BillyD 06-22-17 02:02 PM


Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 19670732)
Could just google about this instead of guessing.

https://www.pilotsofamerica.com/comm...rplane.104126/

Sorry, but all that conjecture, second-guessing and armchair engineering reads a lot like BF to me. I'll just go with the airport spokesman, thankyouverymuch. :lol:

Velo Vol 06-22-17 02:13 PM

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DC28WmXUMAAz644.jpg:large

PepeM 06-22-17 02:18 PM


Originally Posted by seedsbelize (Post 19670191)
[MENTION=406877]PepeM[/MENTION]. Those Open Pavès are the zhits to ride, but tough to mount. I find myself using two Pedros levers to mount the first bead, and 2-3 Michelins for the second. The unfortunate part of all this is that I have them on my travel bike and it is so much easier to pack sin llantas.

I don't remember having major issues mounting them, unlike the Rubino Pro Endurance set that almost makes me give up the sport. They do ride quite nice. Might have to unmount the current rubber and go back to those. The green is ace too. ;)

topslop1 06-22-17 02:22 PM


Originally Posted by rpenmanparker (Post 19670769)
The VAR tire tool. A bead jack type tool that is compact enough to carry while riding.

I bought one as per your rec a while back.

Trsnrtr 06-22-17 02:46 PM


Originally Posted by rpenmanparker (Post 19670777)
Shhhh! You're not supposed to say that. But anyway what is a 23X451 tire.

A. I have a new VAR still in the package.

B. You know, don't make me post a picture.

C. You forgot the question mark. Tsk tsk.

Ramona_W 06-22-17 02:58 PM


Originally Posted by Trsnrtr (Post 19670541)
Just because I don't want to mess with it.

I can see that. Do you have the option of doing it at home? On the upside, if you do need an apnea machine they are so much smaller/lighter/quieter than the ones my dad used. But I hope you won't need one anyway.

LAJ 06-22-17 03:04 PM


Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 19670687)
I think you're looking at fuel combustion, whereas the airlines are talking about lift capacity & wing aerodynamics.

Nossir. It makes a difference there too. Why? Because there is more "moisture" and less "air". Less air means less lift.

Ramona_W 06-22-17 03:14 PM


Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 19670637)
You're in Arizona now, arguably the most conservative state in the nation. Just saying.

Yeah, I know. We keep moving to more conservative states. Maybe next I can get on in the corporate offices of Walmart and we can go live in Arkansas or something.

One advantage Arizona does have- please let me know if this is too political to remain in this thread- is they expanded Medicaid. Wyoming refused to because they objected to working in order to provide insurance for someone to "spend all winter on the ski runs and all summer at the beach". Consequently, the hospital was writing off nearly $1 million a month and shortly before we left Wyoming the hospital was in serious financial trouble.

Ramona_W 06-22-17 03:23 PM


Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 19670661)
Chipotle probably won't mind. :innocent:

That's a good point actually although I believe they now have serious personal hygiene training so they may not work out earlier.

A few weeks ago, I looked up the Arby's handbook online to see what the dress code was like and the introduction said they were looking for people to join "an extraordinary group of people, people who strive to be 100% present in body, mind, and spirit". Now, even if I didn't think that was a bit much to ask a minimum wage worker to commit to, I know that I have ADD and would therefore constantly disappoint myself and them.

Oh. YIL that Starbucks revised their dress code and now not only are facial piercings and visible tattoos okay, you can wear a fedora or a flatcap instead of a baseball type cap. Kind of hipsterish but definitely a look I'd be comfortable in.

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SwtBadger 06-22-17 03:30 PM


Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 19670932)
Nossir. It makes a difference there too. Why? Because there is more "moisture" and less "air". Less air means less lift.



I shouldn't matter if the pressure is from "air" or "moisture" the wings aren't going to care. The exception is if the moisture condenses and is no long a gas when low pressure areas are formed. You can see this sometimes on airplanes and open wheel racecars when there is a <chemtrail> or condensation trail formed. Usually need quite high humidity for this to be observable.

rpenmanparker 06-22-17 04:06 PM


Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 19670932)
Nossir. It makes a difference there too. Why? Because there is more "moisture" and less "air". Less air means less lift.

As already said, as long as the moisture is gaseous it will help with the lift due to densifying the air.

rpenmanparker 06-22-17 04:10 PM


Originally Posted by Trsnrtr (Post 19670886)
A. I have a new VAR still in the package.

B. You know, don't make me post a picture.

C. You forgot the question mark. Tsk tsk.

I had to look it up. You mean a small diameter trike or bent tire. Got it. 451 vs. 622

Velo Vol 06-22-17 04:11 PM

BearCam!


jtaylor996 06-22-17 04:21 PM

Woo hoo, there's a setup problem with the equipment in australia, so I don't have to come in at 3am now! (but probably will need to in a couple of weeks).

Ramona_W 06-22-17 04:25 PM


Originally Posted by Trsnrtr (Post 19670886)
A. I have a new VAR still in the package.

B. You know, don't make me post a picture.

C. You forgot the question mark. Tsk tsk.

Maybe he didn't use a question mark because it was a statement rather than a question. "Who's on first. What is a 23X451 tire. I Don't Know is on third."


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