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thewhingnut
United States
Приєднався 29 вер 2009
I'm a Retired US Navy Chief located in Leoma TN trying to be Motovlogger, I'm always looking for an excuse to ride or do something unique. I have a few hobbies i have shown on the channel like, wood working, beer brewing, photography and trying to fix stuff. You know just a guy with motorcycles and air-cooled VWs doing stuff and things. you can follow me on my social media for weekly updates and things happening in the now!
walking the woods! Its the last video of the year! merry Christmas and happy new years 2024!
Hello everybody on the internets! just doing a end of year wrap up video for 2024. doing some walking in the woods with Teddy and Socrates. Thank you for watching my channel and putting up with my less than timely uploads!
Merry Christmas and Happy new years.
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Frozen throttle sad rider!
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Hello everyone on the internets! so i have a stuck throttle issue and the bike is down. however i figured it out and invite you to enjoy the journey with me! We also got a Cat pictures are in the video his name is Socrates! i also try to edit out some of my Sailor slang. let me know what you think! oh and its a long video! As always feel free to find me on social media or email. Reddit www.redd...
Cheap Handlebar mods to reduce vibration and catching up with you guys!
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Hello everybody on the internets! just doing some budget or cheap handlebar mods to the KLR650 to try and reduce the vibrations! will they work? not sure. also i'll be catching everyone up on what I've been doing since the last video. As always feel free to find me on social media or email. Reddit www.reddit.com/user/the_whingnut/ Instagram thewhingnut Twitter TheWhin...
Improved Combat Shelter project sealing the rainfly seams
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GearAid products www.gearaid.com/collections/kits?srsltid=AfmBOor3UKgu0EPpQNZwaX70WWLaKFAqF2LvHB65EEDG8G1XRnP7tZs8 SGT Troy's www.sgttroys.com/military-acu-improved-combat-tent-with-rainfly/ As always feel free to find me on social media or email. Reddit www.reddit.com/user/the_whingnut/ Instagram thewhingnut Twitter TheWhingnut Facebook TheWhingnut Email...
Walking the property with Teddy Maligator!
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Hello everybody its going to be a long video today walking in nature on our property with Teddy Maligator our Mal X doggo! As always feel free to find me on social media or email. Reddit www.reddit.com/user/the_whingnut/ Instagram thewhingnut Twitter TheWhingnut Facebook TheWhingnut Email The_whingnut@yahoo.com Like, Dislike, or subscribe its on you. have...
Spring Property news and updates for life.
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hey everybody on the youtubes! just another news and update video about life and the property! As always feel free to find me on social media or email. Reddit www.reddit.com/user/the_whingnut/ Instagram thewhingnut Twitter TheWhingnut Facebook TheWhingnut Email The_whingnut@yahoo.com Like, Dislike, or subscribe its on you. have a Good one!
Update on TN motorcycle bill for lane filtering and splitting :(
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Hello everybody on the youtubes! just an update on the bills for filtering and lane splitting in TN. not looking good as its been kicked back to the Traffic safety committee again. links on the bills for last year and this year below. find your legislator wapp.capitol.tn.gov/Apps/fml2022/search.aspx 2024 bills wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2383 2023 bills wapp.capi...
Cleaning a very hard used Improved Combat Shelter using Gear Aid Revivex Pro Cleaner
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Hello everyone on the UA-cam! so I bought a very hard used ICS from my local Military surplus store links be low for the store and the tents and gear used. i am not sponsored or given any products for this video. SGT Troy's www.sgttroys.com/ Gear Aid www.gearaid.com/ As always feel free to find me on social media or email. Reddit www.reddit.com/user/the_whingnut/ Instagram thewhin...
I love Military Surplus! Do you?
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Hey Everybody on the youtubes! I wanted to share my love of military surplus and wanted to know if you do too! or do you have some suggestions for some good gear! As always feel free to find me on social media or email. Reddit www.reddit.com/user/the_whingnut/ Instagram thewhingnut Twitter TheWhingnut Facebook TheWhingnut Email The_whingnut@yahoo.com Like...
Quick update and talking about asking for help.
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Hello everybody on the youtube its another video update and i wanted to talk to yall about asking for help as a Veteran. As always feel free to find me on social media or email. Reddit www.reddit.com/user/the_whingnut/ Instagram thewhingnut Twitter TheWhingnut Facebook TheWhingnut Email The_whingnut@yahoo.com Like, Dislike, or subscribe its on you. have a...
NICECNC Luggage plate mod 1 KLR650 gen2
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Hello everybody on the UA-cam! just a video on how to mod your NICECNC Luggage plate for adding a top box. using a Kirk's pannier top box on a KLR650 gen2 2008. with mistakes! and a big thank you to Mrs. Whingnut for being my Camera operator. As always feel free to find me on social media or email. Reddit www.reddit.com/user/the_whingnut/ Instagram thewhingnut Twitter twitter.com...
Well we got snow in Mid South TN.
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I hope everyone is safe and warm out there. we received over 1ft of snow here in midsouth tn. which as anyone from this area knows is a lot! Couple that with a lack of infrastructure to deal with it leaves a lot of folks in rough shape. we are about 20 miles from town. so its a hustle to get to "clear" roads. Thankfully we where prepared for bad weather but we did find some issues we need to pr...
It's the end of the year! Thank you, subscribers and viewers!
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I just wanted to say happy new year, and I hope 2024 is a better one for everyone!
Do I miss the rocket 3??????
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Hello everybody on the UA-cam! I had a question in the comments awhile back asking if i missed the rocket 3. well here is the answer. As always feel free to find me on social media or email. Reddit www.reddit.com/user/the_whingnut/ Instagram thewhingnut Twitter TheWhingnut Facebook TheWhingnut Email The_whingnut@yahoo.com Like, Dislike, or subscribe its o...
TN filtering bill and finding a friend!
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Hello everyone on the internets! I wanted to let you know about the HB and SB bills for TN to try and have a lane filtering law! YAY! wait nope its being reviewed by the traffic safety commission next year! Bill info wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1454 article on ride apart www.rideapart.com/news/655301/tennessee-lane-filtering-helmet-legislation/ As always feel fre...
Do I miss living in Virginia? well..........
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Do I miss living in Virginia? well..........
Dropping off Trophies and flapping my gums!
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Dropping off Trophies and flapping my gums!
Updates on the property and rambling about stuff
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Updates on the property and rambling about stuff
Hot day, dead bike and finding some cold water on the side of the road!
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Hot day, dead bike and finding some cold water on the side of the road!
Unboxing and Install of NICECNC KLR650 Luggage Rack!
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Unboxing and Install of NICECNC KLR650 Luggage Rack!
New Motorcycle law Update for Tennessee!
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New Motorcycle law Update for Tennessee!
Why I like and Recommend Metrics for new riders!
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Why I like and Recommend Metrics for new riders!
Great video! Thank you for the update!! I will add though…. The law for taking the shoulder to the next exit. The speed is to not exceed 45 miles an hour and the only way you can do that is, if the highway traffic speed is going 25 miles an hour or less.
ah the quacks of justice! or in this case of PG rating. would have expected rust jacking to lock the tube.
I just bought one worse than this for $70. I'm not sure what to do with it. The liner is flaking off bad on the rainfly, and it's coming off on the floor a little bit, too. Mine smells like a septic diabetic foot sore. Edit 1: I would like to know if the nylon is waterproof enough to camp with without the blackout liner. I can force water through the bare spots. Edit 2: Mine didn't come from Sgt. Troy's, but I might give them a shot after hearing your opinion of them.
@mrmcbeth the blackout liner is definitely toast. You will need to treat the rainfly for waterproofing. They do have a waterproof coating from the factory, but it wears out, and if it put up wet, it wears out fast. I would plan on resealing the tent tub inside and out too.
@@thewhingnut Dang. I have free returns, so I think I will roll the dice on a more expensive one. Thanks for the advice. Out of curiosity, what is your strategy for resealing the tub?
@@mrmcbeth gear aid tent tub sealer
Can u use Lysol?
@donnaparks1919 I'm not sure. I would test a spot and see what it does. The gear aid is meant to clean synthetic fibers so that's why I went with it. If it works let us know!
Just moved back to here from California and it's just so much safer. I know I'm in control not needing to trust the cars behind me to be paying attention
@@Shakiahjprod welcome back!
Thank you for your time that it took to put this together for us. Very helpful!
Haven't seen a video from u in awhile Must be pretty busy lately Good video as usual
@jayjames1657 kinda busy and dealing with a lot of stuff I lost all the footage that was going to explain it. So should have something else up with an update soon.
Is the drain plug torque 25nm the same for all 3?
@@leo.mottta yes
Loving you footage hacks
I'll keep filtering. Tennessee can get bent.
I have the same attitude. Luckily for me though MN just passed lane filtering. But they lame assed are not making it official until July of next year.
How did you get a pan under we yours my 2005 is too low to get a pan under it
I used a low profile oil pan and a 1x6 under the kickstand
did Mojo make a run for it?
No I forgot to get MOJO out. Still on the bike though
All states need this. Make it safer for riders for sure.
Yes it would!
"Spring"
If you notice that cages passes in the emergency lane all the time when traffic is backed up
True, but it's not lawful. While living in norfolk I've been pulled over twice for leaving the road and riding the shoulder 300 yards to a shade tree to get off the bike and cool off on I64 head from Hampton to the tunnel. Because traffic was stopped for hours, and I was overheated. Never got over 15mph. I was Warrant checked and searched. And threatened with a ticket. The trooper did let me go with a warning and even understood why I did it. Even if it's common sense to get out of traffic for your own safety, it's still illegal. I wish they would allow us on bikes who are not in a comfort cage to be able to operate in a safe manner in stopped or slow traffic. The laws are just not in our favor. And cagers do get away with it more. But I think it's a percentage thing more of them less of us. Then there is the pulling out of traffic due to cagers being unsafe around us. It's safer, smarter for us motorcyclists to do so but still illegal. Sucks but at least some states are attempting to look like they care......
Was the car starting with key in or completely dead? Thanks
The key was dead no start. The new battery fixed that
@@thewhingnut thank you for replay, my second key won't open or start the car, I have opened the fob and battery is coming tomorrow, just wasn't sure if this going to help but thanks to you, hopefully new battery will sort it 🙏👌 take care
Is 10w 50 Valvoline oil good for the bike and should it be fully synthetic or not
So to be honest it's what triumph suggested in an updated service advisory before I got the bike.
I had no issues with it.
What's the name of the company that makes the flight pants? Great video! I've been thinking about buying milsurp for awhile, this convinced me to start looking into it. Been starting to get interested in going camping, but got discouraged with how expensive gear is
Tru-spec was what my command ordered. The 24-7 line cargo. Other commands got 5.11 for their Chiefs and officers. I do have several pairs of the 5.11 tactical motorcade pants. For long haul riding or riding in town. Amazon is not always the best price. Usually for tacticool gear the manufacturer does heavy discounts
Gear is expensive but will last more than one trip. Also, look into second-hand gear. A lot of folks get into camping and hiking and buy so much stuff, then only go a few times. Then fb market place! You may have to buy a tote full of random gear at 50 bucks to get a specific piece of kit thats normally 100. But you sort the tote. Resale the stuff you don't want or need or you can donate it to a local scout troop or thrift store.
If only we could understand Doggos 😂😅 i got a pretty good small trupod from Walmart, dont think was much either! I think its an ONN brand
How come u ain't riding 😂😂
Really? Lol
@@thewhingnut I tried it in highschool and never made it out of the backyard so I decided not to try that again
Yea it got stupidity cold 🥶
no kidding -6 deg f here some nights
great white... south?! Stay safe and feel better. also you do your pre trip safety briefing and route plan?
will do
Seems peaceful! Drive way looks good!! Happy New Years!!!🎉🎉
Thanks!
Happy new year 🎉 Hopefully we can get together this and do some riding
That would be awesome
its your new "mojo" and that shall its name be!
Small towns are the best! Drivers are the same way over here in east Tennessee 💯
yup they are
I don't miss Central Virginia one bit! It was way too many people and drama. Only thing i miss about up there is family and what little bit of friends i still talked too!
but we miss you, just did indian demo days without you.
Dude those were always fun
I miss it too
Do u miss ur rocket
Yeah I do at times. It was a great bike but it would have been destroyed on the roads to and from my property. It was very comfortable for cruising. I may get another one in the future.
What color is the used oil? Yesterday I go to change my oil on my Rocket 3, 2010. It’s looking like dark graphite and it was, very viscous.
Yeah that's about right. Dark gray is common for a rear differential which the bevel box is. Just make sure it doesn't have metal shavings or large bits of metal in it.
the machinist youtube crowd is pretty active. so that being said the how and why behind making and installing parts should be good for some videos.
That's a good point. Thank you 😊
Sounds like "retired" life is pretty good! 🎉
Not too bad
P r o m o S M
I agree with the helicoil repair video, i haven't had to tap and die something in a loooong time!
Looks great!
I still need to get my motorcycle license, too busy letting work distract me from getting it...aka slackin 😅 Thanks for the update on the new laws, always good to know them
No problem 👍 glad i could help
well that splains it pretty well! great news on the welding timeline. supporting your wife is a spectacular reason to get into soaps and candles so keep on with that. On other thoughts did you claim the whole zinc related contact dermatitis/eczema on your VA medical claim? If you were welding zinc alloys at the time of the discovery you might be able to get that included.
I did claim it with the va and still having to refile.
@@thewhingnut every year or 2 seems the norm. for what its worth good luck with the VA "process" cluster fark more like it.
Hi where did you get the windscreen side extension. Thanks
I talk about them at length on this video ua-cam.com/video/QVNclzpcf5E/v-deo.html. It has the links in description
Great video, thanks for the effort put in making it. Much appreciated
I'm glad its helpful!
Hi mate,i have an issue with my Mini key fob.While Lock/Unlock/Trunk is working perfectly , ignition doesnt work.i changed battery cause it was low but nothing changed.What can i do?Thanks in advance
I dont have any idea on that. I would suggest you see a mechanic that specializes in minis or the dealer. Could be a coding issue or the fob socket not picking up the key. Minimanics is a great forum to checkout for troubleshooting ideas
Can you tell me what roads make up the Aces & Eights ride?
I do not know the roads. folks who set up the rides gave us the map and led the ride so i didnt pay attention to the road names. You my try the BDR website or motorcycleroads.com.
I agree with you, make lane splitting legal only if its done right. Should be put in the DMV owners manual too for new drivers. Yayy Hay season!!
well dmv book and huge ad campaign and ppl might learn to live with it.
Lane Filtering is a different mater make that legal
hell yeah
I lane split here in England all the time. In the USA due to the lack of driver training of car drivers. Lane splitting may not be a great idea
Yeah i think it would only work if there was a huge driver training requirement which would never happen
@@thewhingnut some states might be better than others.
good to know your getting things going.. now splain the candle thing we in youtube land are interested.
will do!
Good to hear from you, sounds likefun things are ahead.
They are!
Glad I watched this I only removed front and rear oil plug and not the oil tank plug wich the madroity of the oil was lol
Yeah that can happen
Hello, going to do my first oil change. Did you just add that 5,4 litres right away or what, cause manual says "When the engine is firststarted after an oil and filterchange, at least 1 to 1.5 litresof oil will be required to top-up the oil tank to the correctlevel" Doesn't that mean i should first add 4-4,5 liters of oil, then let it idle for a minute, and then add the rest 1-1,5 liters :)
With my bike it consistently needed the 5.4l so i would add in that amount and just check the level after it idled. For you or anyone doing for the first few times I would suggest 4l to 4.5l then idle then check the level and adjust.
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