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Dahon 2008 Mariner D7 Handlepost Hinge (wiggle) Adjustment

I have own my 2008 Dahon Mariner D7 since 2008. They sell the current year Dahon Mariner D7: https://amzn.to/2wP5Qvx ) . I bought it new and rode it everywhere! The Handlepost Hinge requires adjustment to from time to time as the adjustment screws get loose, eventually there is a slight play or wiggle while biking. Btw, my Youtube vlogs and reviews may also have associated affiliate links to products that may earn from qualifying purchases.

*IF YOU ARE NOT COMFORTABLE IN REPAIRING YOUR BIKE, FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY BRING IT TO A BIKE SHOP THAT IS A DAHON DEALER OR KNOWS HOW TO SERVICE DAHONS!. FIX IT AT YOUR OWN RISK!***

Sooo…as i was saying, there you need some Allen wrenches and a needle nose pliers to make slight adjustments to the two plate screws and the pushing adjustment bolt and nylon. Basically the plate is spring loaded and these screws are not suppose to be tight, but are movement guides for the plate height. The Nut with the nylon end guides how the plate pushes when the lever is moved. too much tightening and the plate will not close. too little and the plate is loose making the handle post wiggle. It took me about 10 adjustments so the lever is firmly sets the plate in place with a firm lock, So you need to experiment. If its still loose, i suggest bringing into a bicycle repair shop.

Enjoy! I have fun working on my bike and making some videos for fun!
This is how i do it for entertainment, do so at your own risk or bring it to an auto professional at repair shop. Thanks for watching.

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DIY: Pet Stainless Steel Water Dispenser / Fountain with 2 Liter bottle!!!

Last week my pet water dispenser / fountain broke.  Winky my cat was playing with the water and knocked it off the porch. I needed a to go on weekend trip and needed to make a temporary water dispenser for my cat. Btw, my Youtube vlogs and reviews may also have associated affiliate links to products that may earn from qualifying purchases.

I was in search of a new water fountain and found several online ( https://amzn.to/2M46saf ) that were good but were made of plastic. I liked my Daiso water dispenser as it used 1.5 liter tea beverage bottle that i can recycle and replace every couple of months if needed.  Alas, i was not able to find the water dispenser base.  I wanted a stainless steel base dispenser for ease of cleaning and durability ( https://amzn.to/2Ohi5qW ), however they were pricey and i didnt want to invert a bottle to refill.

My solution: DIY a stainless steel water fountain with a 2 liter bottle as a reservoir!   I bought a large stainless steel pet food bowl ( https://amzn.to/2OeJzgE ) and got recently finished 2 liter bottle of ginger ale soda with cap ( https://amzn.to/2KwQ0cV ).

Using a plastic cup to experiment, I cut a small triangle on the bottom to test the concept of using gravity pressure feed for the water dispenser. It worked. So I used a utility knife and scissors to cut a 1/2 inch (1 centimeter ) tall triangle 2 inches from the base of the bottle.  The tip of the triangle will be upper limit of the water level you want for the water bowl.  To fill the bottle, i place my finger over the triangle to stop water from draining. Uncap the top and fill the bottle.  Replace the cap.  I then place the bottle into the large bowl. It will drain until it reaches the top of the triangle and stop.

Simple  temporary solution to buying something more complex to supply 2 days of water to my cat.  The 2 liter bottle was a good size as it was not heavy to carry and handle.  It was also recyclable.

I hope this DIY was useful and will probably create a cleaner version of this water dispenser.  Anyways please like subscribe and stayed tuned for more DIYs and other pet stuff.

This is for video is for  entertainment, do so at your own risk or just buy a pet water fountain from a pet store.  I only needed this as it was a temporary fix. My neighbors fed and watered my cat when i was away.

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Costco! Greenworks 24V Shop Blower w/ lithium battery and charger! $59!!!

Costco has the Greenworks 24V Shop Blower with lithium battery and charger for $59!!! There are other shop blowers online ( https://amzn.to/2LNuExr ).   I have the corded shop blower to blow off the water of my car.   https://youtu.be/MmY3DSX38XM ), I dont plan to be using my blower on my insides of my car.  That’s just silly and for Youtube entertainment.

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