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That looks great. Always wondered what it would look like in gloss. I started hand rubbing mine awhile back and decided I liked the matte finish better. Nice work.

I've installed a few of these systems. there are a half dozen different types these days so I'll await pictures to see if I can help. In the interim, soaking them in 'something' may help. The different alloys will have an oxidized 'weld' that will be stubborn. Probably gonna need a hammer and a sturdy bench vise. If it's what I think it is, you'll likely be able to mock up something.

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My fault for the misunderstanding. You got your post in while I was responding to Phil and I forgot to 'quote' him. Looks like I need some 'how to work internet stuff' lessons as well as how to get on and off my bike

Awhile back I got one of the infamous Harbor Freight lifts. It works well but has a few flaws. The clamp for the front wheel is useless and was immediately thrown out. I I replaced it with one of these, bolted down. also HF. Not handy when working on the front end but I normally do that on the floor, not the lift. When all the way down the platform is a bit high so I built a small wooden platform to put beside it when rolling the bike on and off.

I posted the video for a better visual of the method, not to prove anything. Just a random answer to @gstallons query of How do you "throw a leg over that"? You don't have to. You can do it this way. It's great for any tall bike, or loaded high, or wide bags. Or when using MX boots. I've always naturally mounted my enduros this way, as long as it can be safely stood up and secure. Referring to internet information, your opinion, my opinion, the youtuber opinion, should all get the same scrutiny. Any rider doesn't feel comfortable with this mount, shouldn't do it. Same advice I give to those considering a first bike who worry about their safety in traffic.

invaluable accessory tool imo

nice gitfiddle. his left hand is incredible. I'm truly amazed at what he can accomplish with a pick in the other. Love to see a close up of the right hand in action. Many country folk pickers who use a pick also use their lower digits.

I'll bet she's a Jan Hammer fan

amazing. That pick! is that a whale bone?

trust your kinesthesia

dude. I'm IN the room.

I don't wonder any such thing Phil. If that bends or breaks anything I'll put the whole bike in the dumpster. Maybe yours would break under your weight?

Just like mounting a saddled horse. Left foot- left stirrup, stand up. With some creeping stiffness these days, I even use the method to dismount.

Lard is not classified as oil. My Dad told me that my Granddad once used a strip of hog hide as a rod bearing in his tractor motor for the weeks it took for a new bearing to arrive. Man's gotta do what a man's gotta do.