Affliction
04-06-26 | 03:20 PM
#1152
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 23,496
Likes: 17,000
From: SF Bay Area
Bikes: Litespeed Ultimate, Ultegra; Canyon Endurace, 105; Battaglin MAX, Chorus; Bianchi 928 Veloce; Ritchey Road Logic, Dura Ace; Cannondale R500 RX100; Schwinn Circuit, Sante; Lotus Supreme, Dura Ace
Apparently, someone ordered $1100 dollars worth of something on my PayPal account, and I can click the link in the message, log in, and stop it being paid. Did you know that PayPal sends emails from personal accounts on HotMail? It surprised me, too!
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04-06-26 | 03:22 PM
#1154
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 23,496
Likes: 17,000
From: SF Bay Area
Bikes: Litespeed Ultimate, Ultegra; Canyon Endurace, 105; Battaglin MAX, Chorus; Bianchi 928 Veloce; Ritchey Road Logic, Dura Ace; Cannondale R500 RX100; Schwinn Circuit, Sante; Lotus Supreme, Dura Ace
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"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
04-06-26 | 03:25 PM
#1155
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,651
Likes: 10,934
From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
The italic typeface and numbering format lead me believe it's a legit 1930 AZ plate. I reckon it could be a replica however.
https://platevault.com/licenseplates...30&country=233
https://platevault.com/licenseplates...30&country=233
04-06-26 | 03:45 PM
#1158
VFL For Life
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 53,762
Likes: 2,378
From: Knoxville, TN
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
The italic typeface and numbering format lead me believe it's a legit 1930 AZ plate. I reckon it could be a replica however.
https://platevault.com/licenseplates...30&country=233
https://platevault.com/licenseplates...30&country=233
04-06-26 | 03:56 PM
#1159
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,651
Likes: 10,934
From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
04-06-26 | 04:23 PM
#1161
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 29,352
Likes: 13,406
From: In the foothills of Los Angeles County
$10 annual renewal? They have a similar deal here in California but I doubt it's that cheap. I just renewed my 21 year old car and it was $165 plus I had to get it smog checked.
04-06-26 | 06:02 PM
#1164
VFL For Life
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 53,762
Likes: 2,378
From: Knoxville, TN
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
Nope. What's the definition of "historic vehicle"?
Ouch. I just renewed at $65 here in Knox County.
Ouch. I just renewed at $65 here in Knox County.
04-06-26 | 06:57 PM
#1167
VFL For Life
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 53,762
Likes: 2,378
From: Knoxville, TN
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
04-06-26 | 07:48 PM
#1168
Not actually Tmonk
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 17,229
Likes: 6,028
From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: road, track, mtb
Hiding special drinks along your bike route -- something we need to bring back?
https://youtu.be/cZk2jV5gJbM?si=Ry99nm4SYS2azpnw
https://youtu.be/cZk2jV5gJbM?si=Ry99nm4SYS2azpnw
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
04-06-26 | 07:52 PM
#1169
Senior Member
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 3,122
Likes: 2,334
From: San Francisco
Bikes: addict, aethos, creo, vanmoof, sirrus, public ...
That's pretty darn good actually. Modern electric cars are pretty sweet.
Interestingly, my 36 year old motorcycle with 186,000 miles I think has only needed oil changes and chain lubing/cleaning for the last couple of years. It hasn't always been this smooth but the last two years sure have been quiet on the maintenance front. Granted it doesn't make 600hp, only about 60hp on a good day, but still, carbureted designs from the 80's aren't generally known for such low maintenance.
Interestingly, my 36 year old motorcycle with 186,000 miles I think has only needed oil changes and chain lubing/cleaning for the last couple of years. It hasn't always been this smooth but the last two years sure have been quiet on the maintenance front. Granted it doesn't make 600hp, only about 60hp on a good day, but still, carbureted designs from the 80's aren't generally known for such low maintenance.
the EV is odd though, just plug it in once in a while and that’s it. oh, and deny the requested software updates every time i turn it on 😂😂😂
04-06-26 | 09:05 PM
#1170
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 23,496
Likes: 17,000
From: SF Bay Area
Bikes: Litespeed Ultimate, Ultegra; Canyon Endurace, 105; Battaglin MAX, Chorus; Bianchi 928 Veloce; Ritchey Road Logic, Dura Ace; Cannondale R500 RX100; Schwinn Circuit, Sante; Lotus Supreme, Dura Ace
I’ve had a lot of trouble free vehicles, starting with a ‘91 Integra hatch (civic lol) that i put a TON of miles on. 5 speed. No AC. no power windows. No radio stock. loved that car, all it needed was a clutch at 100k and a couple oil changes. My S2000 never needed a thing done, but it didn’t get a lot of miles.
the EV is odd though, just plug it in once in a while and that’s it. oh, and deny the requested software updates every time i turn it on 😂😂😂
the EV is odd though, just plug it in once in a while and that’s it. oh, and deny the requested software updates every time i turn it on 😂😂😂
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"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
04-06-26 | 10:25 PM
#1171
Senior Member
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 3,122
Likes: 2,334
From: San Francisco
Bikes: addict, aethos, creo, vanmoof, sirrus, public ...
I'd have to say the most reliable car I've ever owned is also the newest - a 2014 Dodge Challenger. Part of it is just how reliable cars are the last 20 years, and another part is that I think it's overbuilt for my use. I used to have a Subaru Outback - 2.5L flat four making 165 bhp. compared to 5.7L V8 making 372 bhp. I drive the Dodge about as fast as the Subaru, but if I drove it as HARD as I drove the Subaru, I'd be in jail!
04-07-26 | 07:22 AM
#1175
Not actually Tmonk
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 17,229
Likes: 6,028
From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: road, track, mtb
We have a 2012 Prius that has a common Gen2 failure mode - leaky head gasket. We put some of sealant thing on there which lasts 6 months - 2 years according to our tech. I walk to work and Liz WFH so it only gets driven 2-3 times per month.
That failure mode inspired us to get a 2023 (current gen) Honda CRV Hybrid Sport. It's quite nice, neither Liz nor I had owned a shiny new car. Hopefully it lasts a long time. Before that, we were on a '06 Corolla and Mazda 3, which were both very reliable.
That failure mode inspired us to get a 2023 (current gen) Honda CRV Hybrid Sport. It's quite nice, neither Liz nor I had owned a shiny new car. Hopefully it lasts a long time. Before that, we were on a '06 Corolla and Mazda 3, which were both very reliable.
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste