• Preparing my motorcycle for technical inspection

    Preparing my motorcycle for technical inspection

    I’m preparing my Yamaha Stryker (XVS1300 Custom) for technical inspection. As each inspector reads the written rules based on their mood and weather of the day – it’s a guessing game 🙂 Couple of thing I had to consider (changed from OEM): So I have checked all the lights – distances from the ground, from…

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  • Yamaha Stryker cooling issues – resolved

    Yamaha Stryker cooling issues – resolved

    So after going through the plan mentioned before – of course it was the last step with ECU in the picture… The bike’s computer being bad, especially on a newer bike, is very uncommon. Only one thing is not working too, which is even more weird… I’ve started analyzing wiring diagrams again, trying to remember…

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  • Troubleshooting Stryker cooling electrical to success?

    Troubleshooting Stryker cooling electrical to success?

    My Yamaha is overheating and I’ve noticed the fan is not spinning. But the fan, water temperature sensor and fan relay proven to be working after a bench test. “Overheating” light also comes on after a short city drive… I need to find this gremlin as tomorrow is technical inspection day 😀 What was done…

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  • 10kW solar plant proposals from first Google search page

    10kW solar plant proposals from first Google search page

    I’ve got all the offers! Mostly… And 90% of them were not personalized 🙁 Just a standard templated pdf with cheap/medium/premium options to choose from (even though I have asked for specific type of panels or inverter). Disappointed to say the least. Ok, I’ll write them back and ask to change some options if they…

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  • First steps and expenses, 10kW solar power plant requirements

    First steps and expenses, 10kW solar power plant requirements

    Since recently „the road to solar“ has changed. You could apply for a subsidy, get accepted and only then deal with technical side of things (electrical infrastructure, connection bandwidth to the grid etc. etc.), which was ok if you want to be 100% sure you’ll get the money from the government 🙂 But trends, greed…

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  • I’m investing in solar energy. Let’s see how it unfolds :)

    I’m investing in solar energy. Let’s see how it unfolds 🙂

    Hi, last week our government announced the next round of subsidies for solar plants. You can get up to 3230,10 EUR compensated for 10kW. The less kW you decide to put on your roof – the less money you’ll get back, pretty simple 🙂 If you go with the maximum – it’s about 30% discount…

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  • Eagle Talon TSi – MOD list

    Eagle Talon TSi – MOD list

    Styling and whatever: OZ Superleggera Gold wheels: 225/40 R18, 8J ET45Smoked side markersNew trunk gas strutsSuspension overhaul: Eclipse master bushing set 5.18107G 2Gb conversion kit: bumpers, side skirts, moldings, wingFull repaint: roof – black, the rest – Imperial Jade Mica (6Q7 ALT.1)VOLVO windshield wiper nozzlesHeadlights HID Retrofit (with black housings)Tow hook (USA models did not have…

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  • Trip to Romania 2022

    Trip to Romania 2022

    In 2022 we’ve decided to travel to Romania. On motorcycles. Main destinations – Transalpina and Transfăgărășan 🙂 8 days (including auto trip to Slovakia). ~34 hours and ~1700km on a bike. 103 liters of fuel burned (~6 liters per 100km – not bad) 🙂 Three videos, which were filmed by my buddy, below. More inside…

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  • The History – Cars

    The History – Cars

    It all started in 2004, when I’ve relocated to Vilnius (capital of Lithuania). My new job had a requirement of a personal car… which I didn’t have 🙂 Employer gave me two weeks to buy it so I was not picky – a quick run to the car market and I was a proud owner…

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