Frustration & Entropy

Working off-grid at the eRag World Headquarters is incredibly frustrating.
This is why we work with the legendary Chuck Harder!
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[@catmandan93]

Dallas, I feel as though I should send a care package consisting of Brake Cleaner and Beef Sticks. I can do off-grid camping for a week or two, but more power to you guys for truly living off-grid.

[@dallas_shannon]

Things are much more civilized around here but barely.

[@lorantpataki8797]

Chuck's workshop is OCD heaven 😅

[@dznnf7]

No. He spelled gauges wrong. I won't sleep tonight.

[@catmandan93]

@@dznnf7 I had a slight aneurysm when I saw that.

[@TractioneRag]

Sure is!

[@jamesdenton3692]

Dallas , all that walking back and forth is how you keep that girlish figure .😁

[@dallas_shannon]

There IS a method behind all this madness.

[@JonOrchard]

I'll never complain about my lack of a decent bike maintenance workspace again.

[@TractioneRag]

We are here to make you feel good about yourself.

[@redneckenroutekevan6397]

I can’t believe how much it’s changed up there!

[@TractioneRag]

Slow but sure. 😎

[@iwonder666]

Some things just don't change...lol

[@seller2001]

working on the main drive seals is a totally frustrating experience. I have a KTM freeride that needed a new seal. spent 8 hours working on it, took it for a spin. still throwing oil every ride.

[@TractioneRag]

Yep, mechanical things are frustrating for many, me included.

[@stevenkramer9336]

I cannot believe that the master mechanic allowed such a dirty machine in to his operating room. And didn't even mention that ugly sprocket!

[@dallas_shannon]

He goes easy on my feelings.

[@gasnxt6805]

My 2 stroke was sucking gear oil into the crank case and i used a stop leak product with freah gear oil and solved the gear oil burning issue.

[@TractioneRag]

Finally. Another shade tree mechanic. 👍🏻

[@Longpath1050]

Dallas, IN THE FUTURE (lol) drill a little hole in the brass colored part of the seal, and then turn a screw into the hole. Then yank it out with some vice grips!

[@dallas_shannon]

For God's sake. What is a screw?

[@Longpath1050]

@@dallas_shannon 🤣🤣🤣 ok you Canuks might call it a inclined plane on a shaft 🤣🤣🤣

[@Motosportz]

Will that not cause the possibility of metal shavings in the motor? Seems risky.

[@Longpath1050]

Not at all. In fact there’s another seal behind it. You could always blow air or use a vacuum while you drill. And drill with the bike upright not on its side.

[@MrJanaRobi]

I spray it off as soon as i get home .I look for loose and broken stuff during the week and fix and reassemble till late the night before the ride . repeat

[@rdsrf]

Well, shoot I was pretty frustrated with my carport maintenace situation that I have to set up and break down every time I need to work on my bike. But geez at least I have electricity, running water and a sewer connection! Feeling a lot better about it now! 🙂

[@dallas_shannon]

We are here to make you appreciate modern convenience.

[@PatFarrellKTM]

I rode one of those ancient 'bergs a couple of years ago. It was an impressive bike, felt great in the technical stuff.

[@dallas_shannon]

They are definitely well balanced for the size of them.

[@Motosportz]

I have the FE570... it's a BEAST

[@1MarkBevans]

Another day in the life, nice. I live up in the mountains, I can relate. Umm, now get a new sprockets/chain ? 😊

[@TractioneRag]

Yes sir. On order...

[@dznnf7]

I was cringing at the stop-leak. Step away from the machine...

[@dallas_shannon]

I know my limits.

[@chrisnelson380exc]

Husabergs Rock!!!! 2010 Fx 450!!!!

[@TractioneRag]

Yes sir. Dallas has two of them and one almost runs sometimes.

[@justinstine4345]

It’s a berg it’s supposed to leak

[@rotorhead5000]

I dunno, I feel like washing my bikes makes me more angry than fixing grubby bikes.

[@dallas_shannon]

🤣

[@arminkowitz2726]

Come on Chuck put a little screw in that seal and pull it.

[@TractioneRag]

My kinda guy.

[@jamnuska]

Hooked sprocket for better traction.

[@TractioneRag]

...and increased reliability.

[@andydana7915]

There is a hand tool for that..works good rain or shine just need a hammer. Nearly stone age!

[@TractioneRag]

...or a rock!

[@Norcal2stroke]

You know you could have just used a 17 mm socket and saved yourself a lot of trouble.

[@dallas_shannon]

Where were you when we needed that information! Save us from ourselves.

[@gpaull2]

Despite paying taxes I’m shocked that you and I are still responsible for our own water. Others in Canada proclaim it’s their right to just be set up with water for free.

[@TractioneRag]

Country livin'! Wouldn't trade it for anything.

[@dmelson7502]

You know the people who actually do the work usually don't care for someone else over their shoulders babbling inane b/s..... I mean giving solid advice.

[@dallas_shannon]

😂👍🏻