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It isn't a forced closure. It is a buyout offer. So yeah, it is something new. As for Buick, they still sell to someone guess it isn't you. I wasn't trying to pee in your cornflakes just posting some information I found interesting. If nothing new for you, feel free to ignore the post.

I found it interesting that Buick is offering to buy out dealerships in rural areas because they will only be selling EVs in the future. That does not align with what the gov't is trying to sell. They must have a concept of the future that isn't totally aligned with what is being pushed. I...

FWIW, I have seriously considered a 3 or 4-year-old Leaf as a commuter. 65 miles round trip for me and 70mph most of the way. I have limited knowledge but I am factoring: -80% battery health when purchased. -95° in the summer and -mid-20s in the winter will significantly shorten the charge...

I once saw a test comparing the carbon footprint of the Hummer to a Prius. The Hummer won 2:1 because of the Prius batteries being built, the Prius lasted 1/2 as many miles, and the Prius battery disposal had a significantly negative impact on the score. (Maybe Hummer did the test but it...

This may be my last communication so carry on.

Maybe on some small lathe but they endure heat. As for grief, I guess you are saying side pressure but that is exactly what a lathe tool does- apply side pressure. If someone has a $200 mini lathe you may well have a point. My experience is with Leblond and Clausing lathes up to 25 hp and...

Most bits in a machine shop are made of M2 commonly known as high-speed steel or HSS. My experience is mostly TIG welding. Stainless sticks to almost anything. My guess is that you won't be happy with the result as keeping both pieces aligned will be difficult. I might spend my time looking...

Good info here. Blue chips are bad unless using carbide cutting tools. I have a few years working in a machine shop where we drilled water lines in tool steel with HSS bits. Speed and keeping a hole straight were critical. I use a cheap paintbrush and load it with coolant. (keep a small pan...

Good to know. I will avoid those. Not if it has a shelf life of years when it gets to the store in months. And you are still interjecting opinions without any knowledge, facts, or comparisons. Please continue discussing other batteries, but I have nothing else to offer. This thread is...

It sounds like an opinion to discredit HF or my comments and not based on facts. Energizer claims a ten-year shelf life and has manufacturing facilities in the US, Indonesia, Singapore, and China. If HF's shelf life is 1/2 as good, then paying 75% less is still an excellent deal, and for all I...

I ran HD energizer AA batteries and HF (best brand, $5 for 24 when on sale) in my trail cameras and they both lasted about the same amount of time, 6 months. That isn't a perfect experiment as one camera may have taken more pictures. But the price difference is a no-brainer for me. I have...

I like the fans. Please share what they are and where you found them. BTW, don't listen to the politics, I appreciate you sharing your pics. We were given a place to discuss politics and guns on the front porch. We have a neighbor that we must pass to get to town with 2 large dogs. They...

My apologies as well to the Op but in this case, worthwhile. Good luck and be safe.

I read that a vote took place or was supposed to take place regarding a desalination plant. The article stated that they expected the bill to die because of the environmental impact of sealife. I agree though that under the circumstances, this should have been started 10 years ago.

The purpose of the fuse is to blow if there is excessive resistance that could become dangerous. Better the fuse than catching fire. Putting in a higher fuse is literally making it worse. I don't know the size of the motor but I would be surprised that anything over 15 amp on a SXS is worth...

There are reasons why a wire gets hot. A small battery is not the issue. Most likely, the wire is too small in diameter, too long or both creating more resistance thus the heat. This is not a normal or safe situation, especially where a fire can break out while fueling. It might be a...

Hustle 2 cheap sets of bed rails on C'list. Get enough to build the frame and the supports. With that low profile, you can hustle what material you can find. I would think you could come out under $150 with a little patience. If your friend has a brake, then he probably has all you need to...

One last thing, I have buying most of my smaller AGM batteries online. I've had good luck with Legend batteries for golf carts, vehicles, RV etc from NAPA. If you are comparing online, weight is a very good indicator of what is best. More lead = a better battery IMHO.

I am no expert but it sounds like something is dragging them down. Alternator going bad or a drain somewhere else? At the least, I guess I would start checking the amperage weekly. I keep my trachoe and SXS on a battery tender year round so while it is a good idea for everyone, I don't...

Most here may already know this but for those who follow later on: If you add a 2nd battery to a vehicle, you must use 2 new or nearly new batteries as a matched set. As the old battery begins to fail, it will suck the life out of the new battery. this will leave you in a pinch with 2 dead...

You can find a cheap kit (less than $10) on amazon or at Walmart. I frequently travel where there is no one but me to fix a battery or tire issue so I keep a toolbox with essentials in it. I keep it in my Jeep most of the time but can easily move it to SXS when needed. Others have different...

I changed out my OEM for this. I am not an expert but happy with it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SK57CCJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Sounds like you have a good plan. Time flies and you will have it all soon enough. BTW, I got $400 for my OEM tires/wheels and they sold pretty quickly-someone with a smaller ATV wanting to upgrade his ride. That might take some sting out of the project cost. I kept mine for about a year...

I went up about 50% bigger CC amps on my Pioneer. I moved it from the passenger side to the driver's side. It fit inside a plastic ammo box. I cobbled some brackets and re-routed the wires. Some have purchased two same sized batteries and connected them. Others have added a battery...

I think you could not have done better. A pistol is what you use to get to a rifle- check Call 911 and let the LEOs do their thing- check This isn't made for TV stuff. You don't have live with the darkness of taking another life. You avoided the risk of hiring a lawyer or worse yet, getting...

Rdrcr, Just thought about one other thing. Maybe you are aware but for anyone looking here, tire weight/size is going to have some negative affect on torque and take off speed. Some may not matter and maybe it doesn't. I don't know how the 520 is set up but it was hotly debated with our...

Hey, Yep that is one that I looked at. So thank you very much. Not too difficult to do but I would not have tried it without the assist. 😊 Lots of good guys and good info there-just like here. I was expensive though to see all the add-ons and options. I think the SXS was the downpayment...

It will be worth it. I learned to adjust the valves using them. Good to learn what does and doesn't work well at others expense.

If you are going stick with staggering like the OEMs, I doubt you would have an issue. When you go a lot bigger, then rubbing comes into play when turning the front tires so keep that in mind- but again, I don't think you are being too aggressive. If you want to have the ability to rotate them...

If I am buying wheels, then I am going up to 14". I would not buy wheels just to go to 14" for ride's sake. If you are buying wheels, then sure. Going to 14's open for more options. To many, it looks a bit better. I try to think about extremes when facing questions like this. Think of a 5"...

BTW, I keep this link handy for my SXS. I may or may not buy tires from them but a good resource for specs and options https://www.denniskirk.com/2021-honda-sxs520m2-pioneer-520.mmy

I have had Terrabites for about 3 years now and am very happy with them. I do not go on trails. Mostly gravel, dirt, and grass. these are 27 x 11 x 14s with ATI wheels on a 700-4 Rare use pushing snow with a plow but worked well with snow/ice mix. DOT approved if that matters to you. Guessing...

g'day mate

Joe Pickett is an excellent, family-friendly series on Netflix. Joe is a park ranger with a family that has moved to a small town in Wyoming. The gist is that there is something wrong going on and Joe is the only one interested in finding out what is going on. Very well written with some...

Yep. My oldest son can buy County Line, will do the maintenance, wash it after every use, and be very careful. My youngest will see an impenetrable obstacle and see it as a challenge. Not sure where the Op lies within those parameters, but all the information here should help.

I think the answer lies with you. Frequency and severity of use will help you decide. County Line stuff is adequate if you are a part-time user who doesn't push the limits of the implement. If you are a high-frequency user who works your equipment hard, then maybe go bulletproof.

Nailed it. Most everyone worries about HP when starting out (me included) when weight should be the first consideration. When working raw land, clearance or lack of it can stop you no matter the HP or weight. Once you think through it, it makes all the sense in the world.

No idea what type or size of these trees but 20' away might be too close. Hire out the initial work and then work with a SCUT. Too many hidden treasures and roots have won that battle with bigger equipment. You might want to do some research here and learn from what others have experienced with...

I bought a 38 Hp which has served me well for its intended purpose. I have cleared almost an acre of densely wooded land. I paid to have the drainage and roads finished as well as areas cleared that were too steep for a tractor. Now, I am entering the landscaping phase using a bucket and...

That might be difficult to find someone with that experience but hopefully, someone comes along with an answer. Meantime, I would go shopping online for used tractors to see if a Max24 has a 25B on it. If so, you could contact the owner to learn more.

Yes, stabilzing legs on backhoe. That was the last piece that I 'relaxed' for lack of a better term that expanded all the places oil could go. Towards the end, I also extended the bucket arms and backhoe arm as far they would go before settling them down on the ground. After shutting off...

I solved the problem for me last week. I absolutely could not get one of the connectors for the grapple to budge. It took me 30 minutes but steps 3 and 4 solved it. 1st Try Lowering the FEL and the backhoe to the ground. Shut off the engine: Jogged both joysticks to completely relax the FEL...

It appears to stop behind the lower tree line in various pics but it may be a coincidence. I think the spider web is a good guess but I like the idea of a dome. :unsure:

My trail cam takes a picture at 3 pm just to verify it is working. Here is today's pic. Beginning at 6:31 this afternoon this popped up. It happened about 3 more times. Does anyone know what this is? I looks like a dome or air blast. I am stumped and hoping someone will say, " oh, it...

If it is a tracker you seek Trackr is what I have used. You can set boundaries to set off an alarm. Not sure of price today but inexpensive for the 2 I have.

Thanks O for replying. Yes, i did tighten it as much as I thought I could. My main concern was teflon tape not being a good solution for this heat or this pressure so thought I would see what else would be better.

I have had a small leak at the oil filter seal for some time. Very slow and figured I would address it when I change the filter. But now I am seeing more oil on the ground. I traced the leak to what looks like a very small set screw (could be an NPT or some variant) that is near the bottom of...

SWEET! Enjoy.

I've been thinking about this as well. It seems that I need to drag along the entire shed with me when I do something. I leave a trail of tools it seems for even small projects. I want something on a small trailer that I can pull around with SXS and just roll it into the barn at day's end...

I am not there and you have the expertise now but I did wonder about making a slide hammer/drill bit combo IF the bit bites good enough. You could just add the hammer before drilling? anyway, you have a good grip on it and good luck.