really really bad day...

[deacon]

Yes I got the homelite started but then it threw the muffler off and stopped running again. That's it for me. nothing I did today looks like it is going to be worth a tinker's dam....

My eyes are about shot and my mind isn't sharp enough to keep all the details in mind. The problem is my short term memory isn't able to recover the long term details that most people pull up without even thinking about it. It makes doing these builds almost impossible. So I think I'm going to pack it in before I burn the house down.

The first thing to go is all the gasoline and the engines that use it. I found myself grinding burns and throwing hot metal sparks onto the gas can. I didn't remember it was there, and I didn't really comprehend it once I recognized it.

If I work at all it has to be with something safer than gasoline. It isn't a decision I wanted to make not really. It is something I have known for some time. So guys I'm not sure I will build anymore bikes of any kind. I might try to finish the ebike I have started but nothing else for a while at least. Probably not ever again. I'll keep an eye on the rest of you now and then though. I still have fond memories of all this stuff.

Later

[Bikeguy Joe]

Deacon- Even if you never build another bike, stay with us and help out when you can. There isn't a person here who hasn't been helped by you somewhere, somehow on this forum.

You advice and wit are priceless.

[Bikeguy Joe]

Heck, I figured you blew yourself up when you were "de-gassing" the propane tanks with a nail....

[TexasDav]

I have been blown up more then once, Gives you a healthy respect for gasoline. Back off a bit maybe but don't quit. Slow down and think safety first. We all have a bad day, sometimes a bad week, or month

[rgvkid]

Dude, Take a breath, Grab a beer and sit your buns down on the lounge chair. Sometimes you just have to take a load off. I know how you feel. Engineering, prototypes and working from scratch are all "IN THEORY". We do what we do for the love of working with our hands, challenging the mind, and also for fun. Sometimes it seems that everything falls down at once but there is no other way from there but to Rise UP and Elevate.

Take a break Deac, your not obligated to answer everyones questions or any at all. We are priviledge and very Thankfull to have you there for support, ideas, and consideration. But you come before anyone else. Rearrange the shop, put your thoughts into organization and safety. Make your workplace comfortable for you and then see what comes to mind. I work for myself and i know how it feels when the mind is cramped with so many obligations and frustrations, but Tomorrow is another day and positive energy will attract positive things.

I hope all works out for you Deac, keep your head up.

[5-7HEAVEN]

Deacon, paper and pencil are the memory's best friend.

Write down things to do, things you did, and results that happened.

Maybe you're not multi-tasked, but I mean no disrespect.

JMO, focus on the easiest bike to fix. Get that running, then leave it alone.
That will be your lifesaver, when all other bikes shut down.

Then work on the next easiest bike to fix. Get that running, then leave it alone.

It is NOT easy to maintain a stable of "iron ponies".

Maybe you should keep your gas supply FAR away from house and garage. I keep distance between the gas can and the bike. The only time the can is near the bike is at fill-up time.

[comfortableshoes]

D- i second and third everyone here who says that your wit and insight are invaluable here. Given the situation I say go for your electric bike and ride the h3ll out of it. Keep us all posted on how the build goes.

I hope that you keep reading this forum as long as you are able and post comments here and there as you please.

You have been the heart and soul of the DIY forum and that is something to be said, you helped to create this section into something more than just a couple of guys talking about whackers into a true online resource for those of us interested into the unholy b@stard child of weedeater and bike. And that is pretty awesome.

now that i've gotten past the sad sop- get yer @ss into that shop do what you've got to do to get that behind back on a bike with a motor. Riding is good for mind and body!

[Egor]

Me too, I think yours are some of the first posts I look for. You have done more thinking out side the box than anyone. Take some time off and get your mind dreaming of the next idea, I know there is one in there, LOL. Have fun, Dave

PS: What do you think of this? Its the top end off of a Honda 50, think I can make it work. A four stroke Happy Time!

[Bikeguy Joe]

Dave, if you can make a four stroke chinese bicycle motor hybrid, I will eat my hat.

[Dan]

Deacon, what every one has said... and more Sir