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socalrider replied to the thread As we honor Nicky's legacy today, we can also celebrate Honda's success and history..
2008 CBR 1000 2004 CRF 50 (my son's first bike) 2023 CRF 110 ( his current bike, and my future leg breaker when he outgrows it)
May 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM -
socalrider liked Yama-saurus's post in the thread The 2025 Isle of Man TT | May 26-June 7.
Thought I'd throw this one in, just because. [IMG]
May 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM -
socalrider liked Yzasserina's post in the thread The 2025 Isle of Man TT | May 26-June 7.
That will never get old.
May 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM -
socalrider liked ChemGuy's post in the thread New Heat Pump - compressor locked.
Im not an AC guy, but i do a bunch of floor coating installs and I would have estimated most of that type of stuff per job doing a...
May 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM -
socalrider liked Sweatypants's post in the thread New Heat Pump - compressor locked.
i just did my HVAC in like March. I got 3 quotes ranging from $10,700 (who I went with that was my buddy's HVAC people recommended) to...
May 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM -
socalrider liked notbostrom's post in the thread New Heat Pump - compressor locked.
Granted you are on the opposite coast but is the labor to swap the system really 6k? I honestly have no idea thus the question.
May 22, 2025 at 12:35 AM -
socalrider liked notbostrom's post in the thread New Heat Pump - compressor locked.
I don't disagree. Just gives a good point of reference such as the OP to know if you are being quoted a reasonable equipment price....
May 22, 2025 at 12:35 AM -
socalrider replied to the thread New Heat Pump - compressor locked.
Another, hopefully final thought: companies exist to make a profit. Not break even, not lose money. I can't break even every year, or...
May 22, 2025 at 12:25 AM -
socalrider replied to the thread New Heat Pump - compressor locked.
(not saying 16 hours at 70 bucks is 3k, just pulling a random number out my ass)
May 22, 2025 at 12:07 AM -
socalrider replied to the thread New Heat Pump - compressor locked.
Well, depending on the company size etc, it could be for sure. I "pay" myself 35 an hour. I charge my customers 70 an hour. Obviously...
May 21, 2025 at 11:58 PM -
socalrider replied to the thread New Heat Pump - compressor locked.
No offense taken, but, I didn't want everyone to think solo operations are hacks. Most of my customers love that they get to talk to the...
May 21, 2025 at 8:12 PM -
socalrider replied to the thread New Heat Pump - compressor locked.
Also, just as a warning, a lot of contractors (myself included) are not going to be install jockeys while you buy the equipment. If...
May 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM -
socalrider replied to the thread New Heat Pump - compressor locked.
Honestly, nothing wrong with those units. @notbostrom find someone who knows what they are doing and cares.
May 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM -
socalrider liked JBraun's post in the thread New Heat Pump - compressor locked.
:D I'm not sure how big time we are now, but I was Chuck too until I wasn't. Hopefully, my use of the term didn't give anyone the idea...
May 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM -
socalrider replied to the thread Cheers, Norm!.
RIP George. Growing up watching cheers with my dad, and then hearing him in toy story, he was amazing.
May 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
