verslagen1 wrote on 03/11/17 at 12:24:12:


My worst sea sickness:  Gulf Stream fishing off South Carolina

jcstokes wrote on 03/11/17 at 20:38:09:


Yes, the money is good, the benefits outstanding. The medical, tho haven risen as deductibles go, is a peace of mind.
I started riding to be able to save time commuting, and it opened up another world to me.
I have talked to folks who retired, and it seems they fall into 3 distinct categories.....
#1. Bored and broke.
#2. Busy and frugal.
#3. Rich and bored.

Most report they really didn't understand what was involved, how they would really live, in this new stage of their lives.
As with any endeavor, how you prepare, can make all the difference.
Most report they really didn't grasp the inability to NOT be able to earn more money, at the same level of income, if needed.
You live longer, that money becomes less.

I currently withold 30% of my earnings in a pretax investment.
Another 10% in after tax Roth, so I am fortunate to be able to stash away about 50 grand a year, on my own, the company matches 16% of that as well.
One more year seems a no brainer, I get to ride for another year, can always walk if needed, can die and leave the wife and kids a little better off....
HECK, I am one lucky SOB  

OK, did the sea foam, gave the idle a twist and adjusted the clutch, which, now that it is moving the plate as it should, I think that was playing a part....
I normally shift to neutral to start, but not always, and I remember at times I could feel a slight lunge when I hit the starter.
So we'll see if that clears the witch and teets from my next ferry ride  

Dave wrote on 03/12/17 at 13:46:49:


You know Dave I was thinking the very thing....
Thought I might try a hotter plug, but thought against that, as that could damage the piston head over time if it hits the same spot, yes?

I know on my outboards,  2 strokes, a wider gap is the norm, as I guess it gives a better, or more to point, bigger combustion, as it jumps the gap...
Yes?
Remember, it has oil in the fire, which fouls cold plugs quickly, I think  

I guess I wasn't clear RayDawg. I also live in PNW, Gig Harbor. It has been a "normal" winter here, not like the last few too-warm/dry years. Some days, it just stays on half choke and runs fine. Remember, the wind whistling through the car decks on the ferries act as cooling wind, (especially that record setting run from Bremerton to Seattle!) and it will cool quickly if not running. If your bike has stock muffler, jets and airbox, half choke works well.