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    Congratulations Glen. Curious why you say it’s such a rare thing when I would think most shops would want to keep their experienced people around longer?
    Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

    1981 GS550T - My First
    1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
    2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

    Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
    Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
    and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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      Not really sure. In the commercial (non residental) world, shops come and go. A loss of a major service customer or two can completely change the landscape of a company, etc. For guys working directly for the manufacturers, corporate policy can affect the service department (and attitude). There are times when I've heard of shop mismanagement, and seeing the writing on the walls, techs will start to jump ship. We can a restless and sometimes cranky lot.

      Metalfab, I'm out of the loop regarding residential equipment, pricing, etc.
      My system at home circa 1986, and I have no intention on replacing it until catastrophic failure.
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      When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

      Glen
      -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
      -Rusty old scooter.
      Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
      https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
      https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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        You are a good man Scott.
        -Mal

        "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." - B. Banzai
        ___________

        78 GS750E

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          Congratulations Scott that is really cool. 👍

          I'm going on 33 years at the same shop. Oh, they fired me once but the idiots hired me back. Things sure have changed since I started. Not all for the better.
          My Motorcycles:
          22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
          22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
          82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
          81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
          79 1000e (all original)
          82 850g (all original)
          80 KZ 650F (needs restored)

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            Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
            Not really sure. In the commercial (non residental) world, shops come and go. A loss of a major service customer or two can completely change the landscape of a company, etc. For guys working directly for the manufacturers, corporate policy can affect the service department (and attitude). There are times when I've heard of shop mismanagement, and seeing the writing on the walls, techs will start to jump ship. We can a restless and sometimes cranky lot.

            Metalfab, I'm out of the loop regarding residential equipment, pricing, etc.
            My system at home circa 1986, and I have no intention on replacing it until catastrophic failure.

            I hear you, I have a system installed when the house was built in 94. On the condensing unit I lost a cap on the compressor then a contactor, I cleaned the contactor because it wouldn't conduct when it closed. It burned the points again over 10 months, so I ordered a new contactor, the cap had bulged again so I replaced it, Then I added a super boost to the comp. I think the comp might be about to go, it's drawing about 15% more amps than specs. I was thinking about replacing the system. The air handler has had its problems too, burned up spade connectors, heat strip short, and sequencer failure over the last few years. I've been looking for direction on what system is smart to replace it with. I am probably going to install it myself, I was researching the brands. I can appreciate the commercial HVAC is a different world than residential systems. Thanks for the reply.
            1981 GS1100E
            1982 GS1100E



            "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." Aristotle

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              Back to not hijacking the thread, LOL Now days keeping a job for decades is quite an accomplishment. Props to you long timers.
              1981 GS1100E
              1982 GS1100E



              "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." Aristotle

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                I'm wondering if you are having low voltage issues. Low voltage will cause a higher amp draw and can overheat / damage electrical connections.
                On the condenser side, a restriction in the system at metering device or liquid line filter (if installed), or a dirty coil can cause a high pressure situation, which will also increase amp draw. Some condensers have two coils sandwiched together and junk tends to get packed between the coils over years.
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                When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

                Glen
                -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
                -Rusty old scooter.
                Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
                https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
                https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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                  Big deal, in these here parts. 50 year old mall getting replace by an Amazon distribution center.





                  Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                  '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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                    There are a surprising number of Amazon DC's in Jersey. Up here they typically gobble up the ever shrinking open space instead of building on old sites.
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                    When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

                    Glen
                    -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
                    -Rusty old scooter.
                    Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
                    https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
                    https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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                      http://4/12/21. Freehold Boro by Glen Brenner, on Flickr
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                      When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

                      Glen
                      -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
                      -Rusty old scooter.
                      Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
                      https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
                      https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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                        Oh....night train! (Clicks imaginary "Like" button)
                        Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                        '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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                          I ended up catching the moon in the mirror while catching a sunrise on my way into work... Stellar ride.
                          Jedz Moto
                          1988 Honda GL1500-6
                          2002 Honda Reflex 250
                          2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
                          2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
                          Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
                          Originally posted by Hayabuser
                          Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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                            http://Walk by Glen Brenner, on Flickr
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                            When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

                            Glen
                            -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
                            -Rusty old scooter.
                            Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
                            https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
                            https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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                              I wish we had that dang like button Glen
                              Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

                              1981 GS550T - My First
                              1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
                              2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

                              Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
                              Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
                              and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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                                Ha. Thanks Scott.
                                My recent walks around town are taken without expectation. Generally a throw sh1t at the wall and see if it sticks.
                                This one was interesting to me in that it has an absolute minimum of visual information, yet has a semblance of a cohesive image.

                                And I found a fiver on the sidewalk on my way home. Cha ching
                                Last edited by dorkburger; 04-15-2021, 09:30 AM.
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                                When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

                                Glen
                                -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
                                -Rusty old scooter.
                                Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
                                https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
                                https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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