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Me with Baron von Fresenius

« on: May 28, 2009, 03:49:19 PM »

For just $190, I've managed to make my little 50cc scooter almost run like a Harley  :sluff; . I just finished putting a performance exhaust system and new computer controlled ignition system on it. I took it for its test ride after putting the new parts on, and it ran like a bat out of hell! I was cruising at 50mph on level ground, and still had power in reserve. It also sounds a bit like a Harley. This performance boost will really help in situations where I have to switch lanes to pass a traffic jam or a bus. I prefer to stay in the far right lane whenever possible, and being able to have enough power to switch lanes, pass the slower traffic, and get back where I want to be on the road will be very helpful. Here are pics of the old exhaust, followed by the new.

Adam

Edit: Sorry about the picture sizes. I'm still getting used to the editing features of my new cell phone camera.
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-Diagnosed with ESRD (born with one kidney, hypertension killed it) Jan 21st, 2007
-Started dialysis four days later in hospital (Baxter 1550-I think, then Gambro Phoenix)
-Started in-centre dialysis Feb 6th 2007 (Fres. 2008H)
-Started home hemo June 5th 2007 (NxStage/Pureflow)
-PD catheter placed June 6th 2008 (Bye bye NxStage, at least for now)
-Started CAPD July 4th, 2008
-PD catheter removed Dec 2, 2008-PD just wouldn't work, so I'm back on NxStage
-Kidney function improved enough to go off dialysis, Feb. 2011!!!!!
-Back on dialysis (still NxStage) July 2011 :(
-In-centre self-care dialysis March 2012 (Fresenius 2008K)
-Not on transplant list yet.


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« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2009, 04:56:12 PM »

Awesome.  I upgraded an odometer and a flag on my new Big Wheel bicycle.  I almost bought a pink flower for the handlebars!
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« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2009, 07:01:55 PM »

Very snazzy, Adam!  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2009, 07:58:22 PM »

Pretty cool Adam.  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2009, 09:30:15 AM »

That is one sexy looking exhaust system you got there Adam.  ;)
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