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  1. Cackalak Han

    White knuckle offroad sliders

    Been reading some reviews of these and they're all positive. I am looking for a set of sliders and naturally, Slee was the first stop. But the price of the White Knuckles caught my eye. They're almost half the price of Slee's. Any experience with these sliders? Any reason to go with Slee's...
  2. Cackalak Han

    2011 season bike purchase/build

    Who is building/buying a new bike for this season? I am building up a Salsa El Mariachi this season. The frame should be here this week. I currently ride a Vassago Jabberwocky, but I will be switching everything over to the El Mariachi. If I end up liking the frame better, I will sell the...
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    Wiper fluid froze. Solutions?

    In the 12 years I've been traveling in the 0 to -20 temps, I don't recall the wiper fluid freezing up on me. It happened last week in Wyoming when it was about 6 degrees out. Traveled from Utah in above freezing temps and a couple of hours later when I hit the wiper fluid button, nothing...
  4. Cackalak Han

    Need another truck. Which to get?

    So, I sold my Tacoma earlier this year and picked up a 100-series cruiser due to having a baby. It is my wife's primary rig/family camp vehicle. At first, my plans for it were magnificent and glorious. However, getting the mods past the board members has proved to be difficult. Lift? No, it's...
  5. Cackalak Han

    Downtube shifter opinions

    Hoooollllly donkey poo! I typed this long post up a few hours ago, then the forum server went down as I hit Submit. Of course, I didn't copy/save the text. So just did it again few minutes ago. You'd think I'd have learned from the first experience. :coffee: Ok, for the third time......I...
  6. Cackalak Han

    FS: Land Cruiser 100 K&N filter and Tacoma head rests and front flaps

    First item is a Land Cruiser (100-series) K&N filter. Great shape. $10 + shipping. Second item is two front headrests from a 2001 Toyota Tacoma (tan cloth). The driver's side has the typical cracked foam inside. $10 + shipping. Third item is two front mudflaps from the 2001 Tacoma...
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    1st mod - ARB bumper

    So the wife took the 100 today and managed to scuff up the from bumper and a little bit of the fender. Looks like we're "forced" to replace it and since OEM and ARB are about the same price, we'll be going ARB. :D I'm going to have her take it more often and maybe I'll end up with a full-on...
  8. Cackalak Han

    Singlespeed Cranks

    I've currently got SLX cranks (with a Surly ring) on my SS 29er. I've been contemplating on getting an XTR M960 and converting that to SS (usually around $160-170 for cranks, rings and BB), or going with White Industries ENO ($160 @ Pricepoint and $40 for the ring. No BB included). XTR will...
  9. Cackalak Han

    Buying boots - Gore-Tex a big deal?

    I had my Sundowners for 10 years, but recently up the ghost. They were made in Italy and not one problem with them over the years. Unfortunately, seems like Vasque has moved the operation overseas (China) and I will not be buying another set of Vasque's. Upon reading up on some reviews, I'm...
  10. Cackalak Han

    OT: Does Ham antennas interfere with other signals?

    Didn't know where to put this. Ok, let me lay out the scenario. I have great reception all around my neighborhood EXCEPT about a 500-1000ft radius around my house. Coverage map indicates great coverage around here (3G) and like I said, I get full 3G coverage just up the street. Phone company...
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    Poll: Tubes or tubeless?

    Just wondering what you guys ride. Please state location and riding style. I'm in the Rockies and ride mostly XC. Always used tubes. Just built the wife's bike w/ tubeless wheels. I am going to try them out (ZTR Arch/Crest) on my new singlespeed build.
  12. Cackalak Han

    Who's buying/building a new bike for the 2010 season?

    My current stable is all single speed, including the wife's bike. But just bought a Vassago Bandersnatch frame and Reba Race to build up a geared bike. Pretty excited about the build. I was trying to decide on nice drive train/mediocre wheelset vs mediocre drive train/nice wheelset. Decided on...
  13. Cackalak Han

    Suzuki / Arctic Cat 250/300 ATV Quad question

    I didn't see a sub-forum for ATV's and thought this was the most appropriate. I am looking into either a Suzuki Quad Runner (250 or 300) or Arctic Cat 250/300. They're both the same things, I guess (Suzuki engines in both models), they're both manual, super low gearing and decent crawler...
  14. Cackalak Han

    4.7L V8 reliability?

    Any of you have any experience with the 4.7L V8? I'm at 130k on my 3.4L V6 and I know it's not going to blink an eye going to 200k. Just wondering if I can expect the same with a 4.7L (assuming the maintenance has been done). Also, IIRC, it is an interference engine, correct?
  15. Cackalak Han

    2001 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 Double Cab

    No affiliation with the seller. http://www.yotatech.com/f108/01-toyota-tacoma-limited-trd-4wd-4-door-205051/
  16. Cackalak Han

    3rd Gen 4Runner question - Cluster swap between CDN and US models?

    We're looking for a 3rd Gen 4Runner for the wife. Found a Canadian model at a local dealership. Can the gauge cluster be swapped out for a US one without issues? On my Honda's, it's just a direct swap. Not sure if this is the same case with Toyota's. Any other items to look for? I'd assume...
  17. Cackalak Han

    Frame saver?

    Those that have steel bikes, did you use any kind of frame saver to prevent rust? I just bought an all steel SS MTB frame and I'm just wondering if I should get it treated. Or maybe just drill a tiny hole at the bottom at the BB? I honestly don't think it will rust out before my riding life...
  18. Cackalak Han

    I am now completely SS-only

    Sold my last geared bike last week. Consolidated from 5 bikes to 2. Current stable: 08 Monocog 09 Steamroller But I am planning to build up a geared Cross Check, Fisticuff, or Double Cross this spring.
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    Ok, so the Tacoma's gotta go...

    Well, we're expecting our first baby here shortly. We currently have 3 cars. Integra (my commuter), Corolla (her car) and my Tacoma. I just don't feel too safe with her driving the Corolla with all these jacked up F250's going around thinking they own the road. So, I know what you all are...
  20. Cackalak Han

    Thoughts on polyurethane bushings (Energy Suspension, Daystar).

    I just installed the swaybar and steering rack bushings from Wheeler's (Daystar and Energy Suspension). Both are polyurethane bushings. The steering did tighten up and overall, felt very good. Then earlier this week, I stumbled on some info regarding polyurethane bushings and now I'm thinking...
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