Quick Bits

[Hellion]

since I can't get that stupid thing to run

Well that’s embarrassing. I was going to say a V-twin Kawasaki Deere was the one to get but that’s the one you have. Neighbor picked one up cheap. Nice machine. I think the fuel pumps are finicky on those.

 

[Kartorbust]

Yeah the ignition switch is just straight up shot for sure. And if one is available its well over $300 for it. Not worth the price to get an okay lawn tractor to run.

 

[Kartorbust]

So this is now a thing that Harbor Freight might sell in the future.

Harbor Freight Previews PREDATOR® 28kW Dual Fuel Home Standby Generator with 200 AMP Automatic Transfer Switch at SEMA - Harbor Freight Newsroom

LAS VEGAS, NV – Harbor Freight previewed the PREDATOR® 28kW Dual Fuel Home Standby Generator with 200 Amp Automatic Transfer Switch at SEMA today. The Generator will provide automatic backup power during outages caused by severe weather, blackouts, and grid instability, and it starts within...

newsroom.harborfreight.com

 

[Wicked_Daddy]

Sounds like you are talking yourself into the 129. The snow blade alone is probably worth it if you have an engine for it already.

 

[Wicked_Daddy]

So this is now a thing that Harbor Freight might sell in the future.

My wife has been on me about getting a Generac - $10k. The Pred may be the answer. I'd be fine with a much lesser generator to cover outages for the fridge and a few lights. But she's a princess and is allergic to inexpensive.

 

[Kartorbust]

I just need one that can run the fridge, wifi, and HVAC.

 

[Grizzlymi]

I picked up a Champion 3550w generator from Cabelas about 3 years ago for $350. Usewd a handful of times. Had no power for 3 days in July. I was able to run my entire garage power, 2 fridge/freezers, microwave, and a couple floor fans and lights. I was real surprised.

 

[Kartorbust]

Yeah I'll probably get a minimum of a 10kw inverter, so that way I can also run a welder in the garage. Far cheaper than upgrading the breaker box and running thicker wire to the garage at this moment in time.

 

[Kartorbust]

SEMA once again this year and Harbor Freight is showing off the new tools. Like mentioned above, they showed off the Predator whole home standby genset with a proper load transfer switch, which is huge. However, they also showed off new stuff and stuff they showed off last year. Looks like the Vulcan welder line is expanding and the 210 Titanium I was excited about, is still MIA from the stores. A lot of the new stuff that is coming is anywhere from 3 months to over a year from an actual launch.

Feels like Harbor Freight is like Palmetto State Armory at this point. Shows off new stuff, that may be released or may never be released, or shelved indefinitely.

 

[Edwin Spangler]

Feels like Harbor Freight is like Palmetto State Armory at this point. Shows off new stuff, that may be released or may never be released, or shelved indefinitely.

Like that one friend you had as a kid that had EVERYTHING but wasnt allowed to touch any of it.

Lol was I the only one with a friend like that?

 

[Hellion]

Watch Wes Work dropped a video!
Sort of on the tractor topic, and he bought his skid steer super cheap iirc.

What did PSA fail to deliver this time, is it that shotgun?

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

I took the chopper to the veterans day car show yesterday.
Cold cloudy weather made for a low turn out. Maybe 30 cars.
On the good side, WTC make a big show. Lots of lookers came and had to take pics and ask questions.
Can my kid sit on it and get a Pic?
How fast does it go.
How long to build.
Even the biker club had to come take a gander.
I had a for sale sign and had a few people interested.
One kid was pretty serious about it. Him and his friends had those coleman ct200s and his was axle stretched. He asked if I could do engine work. He has a broke stud in the head. Said i could fix that and port polish and mill it while I had it. They all lit up and will all probably want hot rod work done now.
Another kid said he had a suspention kart he might sell me. He didnt have pics but said it was a larger tire size buggy. Not the little tire common kart.
We'll see what that brings. Ive got a 300cc sitting under the bench, or possibly that 620 twin....

 

[Kartorbust]

Mowed today. Have one more mowing once the rest of the leaves fall. Just mulching them into the ground. We're expected to have another warm November with more rain in the extended forecasts. Still haven't had a first frost yet to kill off the mosquitos.