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  1. ozzy702

    Any Mtn Bikers on RME?

    I'm going to try out a new bike I got on pro-deal friday. We'll be doing the wasatch crest and taking the shuttle up at noon. Super excited even though I'll be sucking wind and moving slowly.
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    Thoughts on open carry?

    Exactly. The only reason that people become nervous around someone with a firearm is because it's not a social norm. I'll be honest, if I see someone open carrying and they look clean cut and carry themselves with intelligence it never gives me the slightest concern, in fact I like seeing people...
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    Recommendations for exhaust shop

    I can ask in general tech but I'll ask here since I already have a thread. Any recommendations on tubing size and on hi-flow vs. stock style cats and mufflers? I don't want something loud and obnoxious but sure would like to squeeze as much gas mileage out of this thing as possible if I'm going...
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    Recommendations for exhaust shop

    The exhaust on my 97' XJ is pretty shot. I'm tossing a header on soon to replace the cracked manifold due to my shot motor mounts which I'll also be replacing and was considering replacing the entire exhaust. I'm sure it will cost more than I really want to spend but does anyone know of any...
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    Any Mtn Bikers on RME?

    I used to be well versed in all the mountain bike terminology and technology but since I've been out of it for over a decade a lot has changed. Looking at the list above here are the things I'm curious about: 1) 26 vs 27.5 vs 29. Obviously the taller the tire the easier it will roll over...
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    Any Mtn Bikers on RME?

    If I can find a used bike that's my size and in good shape I would consider it. With how expensive bike parts are sometimes I wonder how much cheaper it is to buy used.
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    Any Mtn Bikers on RME?

    A 6k bike purchase would land me in the emergency room with hemorrhaging from my nether regions. My wife would probably support up to a 2k purchase when I go to buy a new bike which I'm guessing doesn't buy much these days. Yeah, I wouldn't want to dump much into my current it at all but would...
  8. ozzy702

    Any Mtn Bikers on RME?

    It's a 97' Paragon. For it's day it was a nice bike. I added a rockshox Psylo XC in I think 2001, different neck and bars, other than that it's pretty stock. I think the bearings in my front wheel hub are shot. No clue what it would cost to replace. So what needs to be done to make it ridable...
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    Any Mtn Bikers on RME?

    I have short legs for my height so I'd say at best a 29" inseam but probably more like 28". I'll have to have the wife measure me. My current bike is a 15" hard tail and fits me like an oversized bmx bike which is both good and bad. The wheelbase is really short so it's a bit sketchy on downhill...
  10. ozzy702

    Any Mtn Bikers on RME?

    Went on my third mnt biking trip in 15 years this week and it really rekindled my love for the sport. Unfortunately my 97' Gary Fisher isn't going to hold up to any more abuse. After running the Wasatch Crest trail down into mill creek I've come to the following conclusions... 1) I want full...
  11. ozzy702

    Camping tips:The Sleeping bag

    I really like my Zpacks 20F bag... BUT... it was very expensive and it took a full two months to arrive from the time I ordered it. That's a really long wait when I was under the impression it was three weeks. The BEST experiences I've had with cottage makers is with Tarptent and ULA...
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    SLCPD shoots dog... in it's backyard

    This is the kind of B.S. that causes the public to not trust the police. Why are police officers so above the law and protected? I believe the vast majority are good people doing a good job but why not police their own actions? If I walked into someone's backyard and shot their dog I'd server...
  13. ozzy702

    31 Spline disc brake 8.8

    What ratio?
  14. ozzy702

    Emergency advice/help needed - Jeep XJ stranded - Suddenly died

    Just saw your post. I picked up a new one but I really appreciate the offer. RME is awesome.
  15. ozzy702

    Emergency advice/help needed - Jeep XJ stranded - Suddenly died

    Thanks for all the advice guys. Megan was able to drive the jeep to the camp site and Rich (localrich on rme) came up to hang out and drop off parts and tools in case the problem happened again. We made it home this morning and after I'm done unpacking and helping out around the house I'll swap...
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    Emergency advice/help needed - Jeep XJ stranded - Suddenly died

    Sounds like the general consensus is that it's the cps? I have a buddy that is willing to drive up tonight and help me swap it out. The camp site we'll be at has cell service. I really appreciate all the advice and help. RME ROCKS!!!
  17. ozzy702

    Emergency advice/help needed - Jeep XJ stranded - Suddenly died

    Wife just called. She got it to start up and is driving to the camp site since that's where we planned on meeting people.
  18. ozzy702

    Emergency advice/help needed - Jeep XJ stranded - Suddenly died

    Wife just called. She got it to start up and is driving to the camp site since that's where we planned on meeting people.
  19. ozzy702

    Emergency advice/help needed - Jeep XJ stranded - Suddenly died

    Right next to the alpine loop campground.
  20. ozzy702

    Emergency advice/help needed - Jeep XJ stranded - Suddenly died

    My wife and kids (2 y/o and 5 months) and I were on our way to go camping off cascade springs drive on the Provo side of Timp and all of a sudden our 97' Jeep XJ with a 4.0 just died. No sputtering or anything, just cut out completely. I tried restarting and the motor turns over but does not...
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