Recent content by Jim 5

I was researching this subject for a friend, and just to add to the knowledge base I read that if a small engine like this that will start but won't stay running, it could be a blocked breather hole in the fuel tank cap. If vacuum is created in the fuel tank because the tank breather (inside the...

In Canada, any air gun that shoots a projectile over 500 fps is a firearm and is subject to the same laws as any firearm. Under 495 fps is unregulated (except by municipal bylaw if I'm not mistaken).

For HD duty, I think I'd choose my Beretta Extrema semi-auto with the plug out and loaded with 7, 2&3/4" 12g shells in #1 or 0. I can't make that thing jam for anything. From the cheapest light target loads in 2 and 3/4" to the heaviest deer loads in 3.5". It blasts them out as fast as you can...

I have a new-to me 2004 Sportsman 500 HO. I bought it from the original owner, a friend of mine, who used it on his acreage and for exploring public lands. He told me he had no issues with it at all. When I got it, it had about 1700 miles on it, and I've put on another 300. I had carb issues...

Originally Posted By: Realtech214 I use napa proselect for my sportsman 500 I use a fram 7317 or equivalent on my Polaris sportsman 500. Same filter as my wife's Honda Odyssey. Kind of handy actually from a stockpiling perspective.

I spoke to a polaris dealer yesterday for my 2004 Sportsman 500 and he advised that they only recommend 5w-50 now. They don't sell the 0w-40 any more. I still will run some petro-canada Duron 0w-40 HDEO this winter.

I like the thermoquiets as good aftermarket replacements for a non-performance replacement pad. I like Axxis/PBR Deluxe plus to replace dusty OEM european (BMW/Audi etc.) pads. I've got probably 250,000 plus km on those recommendations.

By the way, nice rifle. I've got the Sage EBR on mine. How do you like the GG&G Bipod? It's next on my list. Any regrets? Too bad no bayonet lug.

Originally Posted By: eljefino Originally Posted By: bdcardinal Strangly the possession of "high capacity magazines" is legal here. Just the importation and transfer of ownership is not legal. "Ex Post Facto", in short, once you have it, you can keep it. (usually.) It means that they're...

There was a time a few years ago that they recommended M1 5w-30 when it was neither ACEA A3 or BMW LL01 approved. I wouldn't rely on anything BMW NA says about oil via email or phone, but instead I'd look at the LL-01 approval list.

Originally Posted By: asharris7 I know about the German Castrol ow-30, but I also saw Castrol ow-40 made in Belgium. Both have the BMW LL spec so owhich one is better suited. SL vs SN. Are you sure it was Castrol 0w-40? Is it possible that you looked at Castrol Syntec 5w-40 made in Belgium...

I totally agree. I would buy a Honda, Toyota, GM or Ford refridgerator made with parts made in Japan or America (or some other 1st world nation). I would pay as much as double to get a fridge/dishwasher/stove that would last 15-20 years with a 6 year warranty before I'd pay half for an item...

Scotch mints in a small hershey's syrup can in his Chrysler Newport.

I have a gel in my bike and I use a battery tender jr. religiously. I have had no trouble for 3 years after my first battery (no battery maintenance) died on my after its second winter storage.

I keep a rope-plug kit and a 12v compressor in my vehicles. I've plugged 4 tires in the last 10 years on the roadside. Two were at 20% life remaining and they lasted with the rope plugs for the next 15k kms. One on my trailer I dismounted the tire, removed the rope plug and sealed with a...