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Sunday, March 26, 2017

A Good Comrade May Be A Companion

     It was too new to name.  Not even a title yet.  I call it my, Comrade.  It comes complete with heater, lights, gauges, turn signals for flashing deer, a horn to scare them, kill switch for when you need to stop and stuff a deer, and dumper, if that's what you want -- for about the same as you might pay for an entry level vehicle.  It has awesome Gama-Goat ability; faster and tighter turning, and ability to crawl as slow speeds.  Wheels have floatation over water and are buoyant on mushy land.  The snorkel allows it in two feet of water, for those who like to wet themselves -- not me.   But, I tried it in swamp and it's amazing.  Water seldom gets higher than up to the wheel bottom (about six inches).  Tire knobs are the size of a, Chunky candy bar, but Y and A shaped -- definitely off-road -- great for turfing on Trump lawn or golf course; but, not recommended.  It is best to be slow in yards, and will always leave an impression.  It is works well for seasonal work, raking/sweeping leaves, towing, log hauling, etc.   Steering is manual, and you may appreciate that or not, if you drive into deer stand country.      
     Also, the unit uses 10w40 hemp oil (fourteen dollars a quart -- two quarts fill it).  If it were legal and a diesel, I could grow hemp, drive free; and be able to huff the exhaust.  The difference using synthetic oil over minerals; the oil decomposition is minimal.  It runs clear and does not turn black.  Engine wear is minimal and break-in time takes slow hours while valves seat themselves. 
     The engine ordered was a 500cc air-cooled unit.  They sent me a 650cc with 20 more horse-power, twin cylinder short stroke, water-cooled, and said keep it for the same price.  Similar units cost around $15,000.  You can get this model built in America, for about half that price -- not cheap -- a good deal.

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