I’m just going to sulk

"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland) 09/25/2020 at 16:34 • Filed to: Datsun

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Was going to go for a ride but it’s 50 and rainy. That means going for a drive in the Datsun is also off the table. I can only do so much cleaning and pickup.

I installed a new rear derailure on my son s bike along with cable and housing. Not easy but not especially hard either. It’s shifting great again. I just dusted my bike and cleaned and lubed the chain.

We are supposed to do a good length ride tomorrow if the weather cooperates. I’m not riding in the rain or snow with children tho .

The next project on the Datsun is the transmission mount, maybe new u joints on the drive shaft or a new rear diff to eliminate some vibration I’m getting at higher speeds. I am also going to pull the bumpers, straighten them out and put on new bumper rubber.

lone_liberal > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/25/2020 at 16:49

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But isn’t the rain glorious ?

smobgirl > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/25/2020 at 16:53

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The not-quite-complete photo and partially open hood combined with your title made me fear an animal impact for a minute there.

I was relieved to see why you’re really sulking. Sulk away.

Beefchips > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/25/2020 at 17:00

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maybe go for a jog instead of a bike ride, 50 and rain is perfect running weather IMO

PyramidHat > lone_liberal 09/25/2020 at 17:02

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Aye but riding on muddy trails destroys them.   He needs a rain bike for the streets. 

Future next gen S2000 owner > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/25/2020 at 17:03

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I like the picture of your fun knob.*

*That sounds dirty.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > PyramidHat 09/25/2020 at 17:10

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My rain bike is at my aunts house in Santa Cruz CA. There are still trails I could ride but I don’t like being wet.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > smobgirl 09/25/2020 at 17:12

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I check fluid levels before every drive. These old cars tend to randomly spring leaks. The Datsun is actually running really well.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Future next gen S2000 owner 09/25/2020 at 17:12

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I want a car where I can use that boost  controller...

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/25/2020 at 17:13

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I’m all bummed today because I finally got license plates for my $500 Jeep project and I can't even drive it because it’s not roadworthy yet like planned :(

Future next gen S2000 owner > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/25/2020 at 17:13

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I see a white candidate in the other pics. You know you want too.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > lone_liberal 09/25/2020 at 17:13

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I guess, it’s so dry right now we really need it.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Future next gen S2000 owner 09/25/2020 at 17:15

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I’d do that to a 280Z in a moment but not my series 1 240.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > smobgirl 09/25/2020 at 17:17

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See, little Z is okay.

lone_liberal > PyramidHat 09/25/2020 at 17:18

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It’s more of a matter of not having any substantial rain since June and how dry everything is.

AestheticsInMotion > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/25/2020 at 17:27

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On the plus side, ski season is just around the corner! 

smobgirl > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/25/2020 at 17:45

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Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > lone_liberal 09/25/2020 at 17:51

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Yep. July was okay but by August it was getting so so dry. It’s like someone just turned off the faucet.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Beefchips 09/25/2020 at 18:00

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I don’t run. I always hurt myself when I try to run.

Beefchips > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/25/2020 at 18:12

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Fair enough!

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/26/2020 at 10:06

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I feel your pain. I just put a bicycle rack on the Africa Twin and now the weather is crap so I don't even want to mock it up and take pictures yet.

His Stigness > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/27/2020 at 00:34

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I just got a YT Izzo Pro, and as you can see from the picture, the cables are a mess. I already knew this was going to be the case so I ordered new color matching stuff, and some fancy Jagwire pro link cables. I was going to pay a bike shop to do it to save the hassle, but he ended up screwing me over so I did it myself. But I remembered I hate adjusting rear derailleurs, and I still haven’t gotten the damn thing dialed in.

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Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > His Stigness 09/27/2020 at 11:34

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GX 12 speed is a bit tricky to get set up but once you have it dialed it holds the settings pretty well. The internal routing seems to be the latest fad and I won’t shed a tear if it goes away. Some companies are already going away from internal routing.  You got a pretty nice ride there, I hope you enjoy it and get in some decent rides.

His Stigness > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/28/2020 at 12:20

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I had zero issues with routing all my cables in my bike, but I cheated and used the existing cables. Also, I didn’t have to replace them all. The Jagwire Link system is weird and you have to use traditional housing internally. But I still replaced the dropper and the hydraulic lines, but I just used the old ones to fish through the new ones. It was a cake walk.

I’ve already taken the bike to Big Bear and had a blast. I also ate through the organic pads the bike came with. Part of the problem is I weigh more than your average rider. But I used it as an excuse to go balls out with the brakes and upsized the rear rotor too, so now it’s 203 front and rear. I have more than enough stopping power to throw myself over the bars.