The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XXXII

FPenvy · 03-25-2019, 07:52 AM

morning gents

JLarson · 03-25-2019, 08:08 AM

Read through the backlog, up to date. Baron, hope you're feeling better sir!

Morning all! Have a good day.

FPenvy · 03-25-2019, 08:09 AM

yeaaaaa no chance i'm going back like 12 pages or whatever lol i wasnt on all weekend.

sx moneypit · 03-25-2019, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Used to use Castrol bean oil in my 2 stroke bikes. I can still remember that smell.

Me too!

Rusty · 03-25-2019, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by sx moneypit

Me too!

Bean oil for the win.

Rusty · 03-25-2019, 08:44 AM

I'z up.

Zingston · 03-25-2019, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Bean oil for the win.

Bean oil? I'll have to look into that. I've always used Bel-Ray or Lucas. Bean oil, aye...

Rusty · 03-25-2019, 08:49 AM

Work today and tomorrow. Then fly out to Vegas. Come back home on Monday.

Rusty · 03-25-2019, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

Bean oil? I'll have to look into that. I've always used Bel-Ray or Lucas. Bean oil, aye...

I haven't seen bean oil in a while.

Zingston · 03-25-2019, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I haven't seen bean oil in a while.

I just read it was used quite a bit in the 70s... I wasn't riding my YZ 80 until 78 or 79. I think I missed that era of 2 stroke lubrication.

Zingston · 03-25-2019, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I haven't seen bean oil in a while.

Here's a blend. I use this brand's gear oil in my KTM.

https://www.motosport.com/product/?a...segment=badger

Zingston · 03-25-2019, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I haven't seen bean oil in a while.

Maybe I'll mix it up with Bean Oil next time I'm out on the MX... Your mention of the smell has me curious.

Rusty · 03-25-2019, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

I just read it was used quite a bit in the 70s... I wasn't riding my YZ 80 until 78 or 79. I think I missed that era of 2 stroke lubrication.

You knew who was using bean oil. It has it's own exhaust smell.

I used it in all of my 2 strokes in the 70's. My 250 Bultaco, 125 Puch, and 400 Husky. The RD 400, I used Belray because of the oil injection.

Zingston · 03-25-2019, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

You knew who was using bean oil. It has it's own exhaust smell.

I used it in all of my 2 strokes in the 70's. My 250 Bultaco, 125 Puch, and 400 Husky. The RD 400, I used Belray because of the oil injection.

Yeah, funny! Everything I've read so far mentions the fond smell of castor oil from back in the day. Wow, Bultaco... haven't heard that name in a while!!

JLarson · 03-25-2019, 10:21 AM

I'm taking a more clinical approach to observing my caffeine withdrawal this time around, so a couple observations.

1. I did not quit cold turkey, but slowly weaned myself down over time. 1 week in at this point.
2. Symptoms so far have included grogginess and lethargy, as well as some headaches, most notably during day 2 last week. These I expected. As of day 3, the headache was gone.
3. Unexpected was the fact that around day 3, I started having a bit of difficulty sleeping. From day 4 to day 6, my Fitbit also noted a decrease in time spent in deep sleep. According to what I've been reading, that is a definite possibility in some cases - the body becomes very accustomed to caffeine and reacts strangely when deprived.
4. Last night, the trend reversed, and I spent 26% of my night in deep sleep, more than I've managed in the last 2 years (most of my nights are about 10% or less, one of the big reasons I'm stopping my caffeine intake).
5. I still get a bit groggy around 2 pm each day, and it does last for about an hour. Physical activity helps ease this (but unfortunately I worked a desk job).
6. Generally, I do feel more alert and spend less time stuck between feeling hyperactive and crashing. Things are at more of a steady even keel.
7. Hands have stopped shaking, muscles have stopped twitching. Expected this, but glad.
8. Thought process is less disrupted and better focused.

It's not all rosy. I miss my cups of coffee in the morning, and knowing that when the grogginess/lethargy sets in all I'd have to do is drink a cup of coffee - well, it's very tempting. But I'll stick it out and see what happens.
This concludes my update.

03-25-2019, 08:08 AM	#3347 (permalink)
JLarson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Media, PA Posts: 4,074 Drives: 14 Nissan 370z MR M6 Rep Power: 2684370	Read through the backlog, up to date. Baron, hope you're feeling better sir! Morning all! Have a good day. sx moneypit and old guy like this. __________________ 2014 370z Touring Sport Magma Red MT // BP Single Turbo 6467 // 63mm TB's // Z1 Ported Upper Mani // RJM Pedal // Zspeed Stage 3 Clutch // 526 WHP, 451 WTQ 2006 350z (Sold) // 1990 300zx (Sold) // 1985 300zx 2+2 (Sold)

03-25-2019, 08:44 AM	#3351 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	I'z up. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

03-25-2019, 08:49 AM	#3353 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Work today and tomorrow. Then fly out to Vegas. Come back home on Monday. Hotrodz, sx moneypit, old guy and 1 others like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

03-25-2019, 10:21 AM	#3360 (permalink)
JLarson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Media, PA Posts: 4,074 Drives: 14 Nissan 370z MR M6 Rep Power: 2684370	I'm taking a more clinical approach to observing my caffeine withdrawal this time around, so a couple observations. 1. I did not quit cold turkey, but slowly weaned myself down over time. 1 week in at this point. 2. Symptoms so far have included grogginess and lethargy, as well as some headaches, most notably during day 2 last week. These I expected. As of day 3, the headache was gone. 3. Unexpected was the fact that around day 3, I started having a bit of difficulty sleeping. From day 4 to day 6, my Fitbit also noted a decrease in time spent in deep sleep. According to what I've been reading, that is a definite possibility in some cases - the body becomes very accustomed to caffeine and reacts strangely when deprived. 4. Last night, the trend reversed, and I spent 26% of my night in deep sleep, more than I've managed in the last 2 years (most of my nights are about 10% or less, one of the big reasons I'm stopping my caffeine intake). 5. I still get a bit groggy around 2 pm each day, and it does last for about an hour. Physical activity helps ease this (but unfortunately I worked a desk job). 6. Generally, I do feel more alert and spend less time stuck between feeling hyperactive and crashing. Things are at more of a steady even keel. 7. Hands have stopped shaking, muscles have stopped twitching. Expected this, but glad. 8. Thought process is less disrupted and better focused. It's not all rosy. I miss my cups of coffee in the morning, and knowing that when the grogginess/lethargy sets in all I'd have to do is drink a cup of coffee - well, it's very tempting. But I'll stick it out and see what happens. This concludes my update. Rusty, Pintsize725, Hotrodz and 2 others like this. __________________ 2014 370z Touring Sport Magma Red MT // BP Single Turbo 6467 // 63mm TB's // Z1 Ported Upper Mani // RJM Pedal // Zspeed Stage 3 Clutch // 526 WHP, 451 WTQ 2006 350z (Sold) // 1990 300zx (Sold) // 1985 300zx 2+2 (Sold)

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