Happy Mid Winter Festival of Lights

Thanks Teenie Clause!

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Dry lube?!?!

Me: My throttle is kinda sticky with the new riser/bar set up. What's going on?

Interwebs: You're cables might be kinked.

Me: Okay, I checked - that's not it. I did notice the paint on the bars was uneven, so I sanded that. I also noticed two separate pinch points - sanded those as well. It's better, but still not right.

Interwebs: Well, a lot of people will tell you that you don't need it - but there are those that will recommend a "dry lube" like powdered graphite. Using a "wet lube" will cause dust and dirt to become trapped.

Me: Dry Lube? Powdered graphite? Does that stuff really work?

Me: Uh ... YUP!

Powdered Graphite Lubricant by The Hillman Group. Just over two bucks at places like: OSH, The Home Depot, Lowes and Ace True Value to name a few.

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Kinda cute ... kinda annoying ...

...how my bike keeps asking me to prove I'm the man.

Throttle is un-stuck. It was a combination of about 4 things. But I got it. Solved it one issue at a time. M.V.T (Most Valuable Tool) goes to the rotary tool (generic name for a "Dremel"). Ground one thing down after another and just kept asking for more.

Also - man I dig my shed. It's 45 degrees outside. But not in here. And it's away from the house so I don't wake my babies or my ladies.

Look lady, I like you. I think you are a great bike - but if we're gonna get along - you're gonna have to access your un-crazy side. It's crazy to think you're gonna beat me.

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