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truesunmitad145 · 1 year

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CLIMBING LOBUCHE EAST, 6118M

The EBC trek is the best way to start the Lobuche ascent. We offer the classic trek via Tengboche or via Gokyo and its lake. Either way the trek allows ample acclimatisation time ahead of attempting Lobuche itself. After reaching EBC we spend a night in Gorakshep before descending to Lobuche village where we rest and get ready for the climb. The Lobuche high camp is a 4 hour hike from the village.

What is the “high” camp like?

Pretty good! It’s like a mix between Basecamp and Camp 2 on Mount Everest. Lots of operators use CLIMBING LOBUCHE as a way to prepare and acclimatise for Everest itself so it’s a well established camp with a large dining and kitchen tent. Some great food was knocked up prior to our ascent by the team there!

This year was your first expedition to Lobuche. How did it go?

It will be hard to beat, that’s for sure! All our members summited but remarkably one of them, Patrick Kappaz was only 16 years and 48 days old. We think this is likely a record for a non Nepali and potentially for anyone. We are looking into it!

What were the highlights?

Great clients for starters. Everyone was well prepared and very determined. There was never really a moment when I thought we wouldn’t all summit. But that’s not to say it’s easy.. We came well acclimatised and just kept plugging away.

And I think we had great Nepali guides. Ankaji Sherpa had been our Everest Trekking Guide, but is also a very competent climbing sherpa with 3 ascents of Ama Dablam on his CV. We were lead by senior guide Pasang Kami Sherpa who has 8 Everest summits and many other ascents of 8000m mountains.

“PK” did a great training session for the members in Lobuche Village the day before we went to the high camp. He created a section of ‘fixed rope’ and everyone practiced ascending with the Jooma device and descending with the figure of 8 device. It gave everyone confidence for the climb Ecuador.

We also had champagne conditions. It was cold during the night but we were fortunate to have no wind and when the sun came up it was beautiful. Bright sunshine and blue skies!

Lobuche is designated as a “trekking” peak in Nepal. Did you find it as such or is it more technical?

Yes the designations in Nepal can be confusing! I heard that these labels are a form of PR designed to make the peaks less likely to be excluded from insurance policies! Whatever the reason it’s not true to call Lobuche a trekking peak.

How long does the climb take?

From the high camp to the summit it is 4–5 hours depending on speed and conditions. I would say 4.5 hours would be ‘par for the course.’ At the summit you might have to wait for people to come down before you can ascend the final, final section as it is a very narrow summit ridge.

Descending to the high camp is 2.5–3 hrs. You can go there and take a heli down as we did or you can hike to Lobuche or Feriche. These options add a couple of hours to the descent at least.

Was it cold at the summit?

Yes it was cold. I wore La Sportiva Nepals (6000m boots) but my feet were cold before sunrise, possibly because my mountaineering trousers were not thick enough despite having thermal underwear as well.

I wore 6000m gloves from Outdoor Research but also put some mittens on at the coldest point before dawn. When the sun came up it was glorious, but definitely come prepared for cold conditions.

What experience do you think people need before trying Lobuche?

Ha! Hard to say as I guided a 16 year old up who was having his first ascent of any mountain! But I think that this was the exception to the rule. He was a fit and determined guy who had a natural aptitude for climbing kilimanjaro and altitude. He spends a lot of time skiing in Colorado so that must have helped him. There was never a moment that I thought he wouldn’t summit.

That said if you have done any alpine climbing a mountain or had any experience at altitude even if it’s only a non technical ascent like Kilimanjaro, but have a good level of fitness and mountain awareness then you should take your chance on Lobuche. It is a great mountain in its own right and a great introduction to Himalayan climbing. We will help you every step of the way so if you are not confident with your rope work do not worry. If you do well on Lobuche you ll be ready for the next step up.

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crazy4tank · 3 years

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This Is What Makes Ducati Panigale V4 The Worst Daily Driver Motorcycle

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This Is What Makes Ducati Panigale V4 The Worst Daily Driver Motorcycle

Ducati easily passes away from as one of the most recognizable motorcycle manufacturers in existence. Ducati’s portfolio continues to be increasing with special editions plus insanely fast machines along with a few affordable ones. Whilst daily driveability is not something a person associate with a Ducati , there are a few that suit you perfectly.

One bike that is not particularly good at daily traveling is the Ducati Panigale V4. It isn’t really to say the Ducati Panigale V4 is appalling, it’s just that it isn’t really made for the purpose of being a daily. Must be bike has a couple of shortcomings does not mean it’s not good. To be flawlessly real, anyone can be comfortable with something they genuinely like.

There are many out there who daily hard disks a Ducati Panigale and you wouldn’t find them complaining. However , on a common note, the Ducati Panigale V4 has many attributes that make it less than perfect when it comes to daily driving.

Here’s us going over the particular specifics of what makes Ducati Panigale V4 the worst daily drivers motorcycle.

The particular Ducati Panigale V4 is the brand’s first large-production street bike having a V4 engine. If you know your Ducati’s then you may remember them having V-twins. The development of the Panigale V4 began with the 2015 MotoGP racing motor. The challenge was to create a well-balanced, enjoyable, and exciting superbike with a long lasting engine. Ducati managed to overcome the down sides of employing a racing engine plus introduced the bike in 2018. There are two versions for the Ducati Panigale; V4 and V4S. Each of them sport the same ergonomics plus tractability but the V4S gets much more tech. Also available is a race-ready Panigale V4R and a limited-run Panigale V4 Superleggera: the fastest Ducati you can buy .

In writing, the Panigale V4 gets the 1, 103cc Desmosedici V-4 motor. Ducati claims 214-horsepower and 91 lb-ft of torque. Paired to a 6-speed wet-clutch gearbox, this translates to the blistering sprint to 60 mph within 3 seconds. A host of electronic functions like six-axis IMU, cornering ABDOMINAL MUSCLES, and Ducati Traction Control (DTC) comes as standard. Other rider helps include Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS), plus last but not least Engine Brake Control (EBC) along with Ducati Power Launch (DPL). With the V4S you get Ducati Digital Suspension, Ohlins NIX-30 forks plus TTX 36 shock absorber with Intelligent EC 2 . 0 control program along with Öhlins steering damper, plus lightweight forged aluminum Marchesini tires.

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The particular Panigale V4 is nothing in short supply of impressive. For starters, the Desomsideci is really a rev-friendly motor. Ducati has created a highly oversquare piston setup resulting in the revs climbing like a stabbed rat. The motorcycle is extremely stable around corners. There are winglets along the sides that channel atmosphere and help generate 66 lbs of downforce at 168 your. The Panigale V4 is a ballistic missile when it comes to acceleration, next-gen digital and driver-aids helps deliver an exciting experience. The Panigale V4 is definitely an impressive track machine, capable of environment lap-times even with stock rubber. You truly wouldn't complain if you ever get an opportunity to drive one, however , ownership is really a different story.

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The Panigale V4 being the very first attempt from Ducati, came with plenty of issues . The Panigale V4 has a notable clutch fade issue. This results in a choppy trip and jolts every time you perform gear shift. Also, as the clutch system fades, gear change becomes even more difficult robbing the overall driving encounter. Another issue was with a defective fuel system. The V4’s gas tank had a defective ventilation program that caused fuel to aerosol out from the tank posing a fire plus injury threat.

An additional major issue was with its timing string which led to a massive recall associated with around 1, 500 models among 2018 and 2019. Common in order to Ducatis are engine overheating as well as the Panigale is no exception. A lot of owners have complained about motor heating and other issues ranging from choppy throttle response to defective electronics.

For a day-to-day driver, reliability and ease of use are usually attributes that cannot be overlooked. However the Panigale V4 is a fabulous bit of kit, its unreliable nature combined with an expensive maintenance schedule is just not something you’d want on a bicycle that you intend to daily. There’s simply no holding back the fact that the Panigale V4 offers exceptional thrills whenever driven with intent. However , its not all day will you be exploiting the full possible of the V4. Moreover, city traveling can be a pain with its heating problems and aggressive riding position. Set that with expensive fuel expenses and the V4 has everything heading against it in terms of daily driveability.

The silver liner is if you can overlook all these elements which only a handful of people would certainly; make no mistake the Panigale V4 won’t disappoint. But , for most of people who managed to spend about $25, 000 on a premium motorbike, it’s hard to not criticize the shortcomings.

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techcrunchappcom · 4 years

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West Branch’s Brock Hillyer throws against Salem on Friday night. The West Branch Warriors returned on Saturday to defeat the Salem Quakers 44-20. (Photo by Gary Leininger)

BELOIT — The weather cleared and it was bombs away in Beloit Saturday afternoon as Salem and West Branch resumed their football game that was postponed by lightning at halftime Friday night.

When the last aerial attack fell, it was West Branch which claimed a 44-20 Eastern Buckeye Conference win over the Quakers in Clinton Heacock Stadium. The two teams combined to throw 66 passes in the game for a combined 506 yards.

“It (the offense) was clicking,” said West Branch head coach Ken Harris. “The kids are pumped (to beat Salem). It’s been an up and down year and this is a really good way to start it off.”

With the win, the Warriors snapped a three-game losing streak against the Quakers.

West Branch piled up 536 yards of total offense, triggered by senior quarterback Brock Hillyer, who accounted for 434 yards of total offense himself. Hillyer rushed for 82 yards on nine carries and completed 32-of-44 passes for 352 yards and two touchdowns.

“It’s the first time I’ve gotten a win over them (the Quakers) and it meant a lot of different things,” said Hillyer. “I’m super lucky to have the receivers I have — I can’t just take credit for my performance.”

“We just couldn’t stop them,” said Salem head coach Ron Johnson. “They (the Warriors) have too many quality people they have the opportunity to go to. West Branch played very well. It’s a good football team and we have to play better.”

Hillyer, a three-year starter, spread the ball around among nine different Warrior receivers as West Branch flashed its overall team speed and skill. Nick Wilson led all West Branch receivers with eight catches for 132 yards and a touchdown. He also had an interception on defense.

Salem, which couldn’t generate much offense during Friday night’s rainiest, got its offense rolling under the hot sun Saturday afternoon as the Quakers amassed 221 yards after having just 57 yards on Friday night. Sophomore quarterback Jackson Johnson accounted for 244 yards with 90 yards rushing on 17 carries and 154 yards passing on 10-of-22 with two touchdowns and two interceptions.

“They (the Quakers) are a good offense,” said Harris. “We stopped them when we had to.”

West Branch led 14-0 after Friday night’s postponement on a Josh Gregory 5-yard scoring pass from Hillyer and an Alek Wilson five-yard run.

Salem trimmed West Branch’s lead on its first possession of Saturday’s action when Johnson hit Blaize Exline with a short pass and he took it 65 yards to the end zone, making it 14-6 after a missed conversion try.

“Last night we didn’t get off to a great start but today we responded the right way,” said Johnson. “We had some guys step up and make some plays. I thought Blaize Exline did a nice job.”

But West Branch’s offense was unstoppable as the Warriors scored on four of their six second-half possessions and went back up 22-6 on an 11-yard scoring scamper by Hillyer. The Warriors also added the two-point conversion on a pass from Hillyer to Nick Wilson.

Salem again trimmed the deficit when running back Jason Austin raced around left end from six yards out and Johnson completed the conversion pass to Brock Young, cutting the West Branch had to 22-14 with 1:11 showing in the third quarter.

But West Branch scored three fourth-quarter touchdowns to seal the game away on a four-yard scoring run by Alek Wilson, a 48-yard pass from Hillyer to Nick Wilson and a three-yard quarterback keeper by Hillyer, who also had a conversion run. Ben Tolson kicked two of the West Branch PAT boots.

Hillyer praised the play of West Branch’s offensive line which has three new starters.

“There are some new guys (on the line) and we all trust in each other,” noted the West Branch quarterback.

Salem’s final score of the game occurred on a fourth-down pass of 20 yards from Johnson to Exline. The conversion pass failed.

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• Both Salem and West Branch are on the road for EBC games next Friday.

The Quakers play at Canton South.

“It (Canton South) is a team that always plays us very tough, it’s a tough place to play because it’s a long trip and we’ll go over there and give it our best shot,” said Johnson.

• Meanwhile, West Branch treks to Minerva Friday evening to play the Lions.

“This (win) sets the tone, now we have somebody next week that we’re looking forward to from last year,” said Harris. “Our goal is to get better every week so we’ll see if we do that next Friday.”

SALEM: 0-0-14-6 — 20

WEST BRANCH: 7-7-8-22 — 44

SCORING

WB — Josh Gregory,5 pass from Brock Hillyer, 7:54 1st (Ben Tolson kick)

WB –Alek Wilson 5 run, 35.7 2nd (Ben Tolson kick)

S — Blaize Exline 65 pass from Jackson Johnson, 11:41 3rd (Run failed)

W– Brock Hillyer 11 run, 8:04 3rd (Nick Wilson pass from Brock Hillyer)

S — Jason Austin 6 run, 1:11 3rd (Brock Young pass from Jackson Johnson)

WB– Alek Wilson 4 run, 11:30 4th (Brock Hillyer run)

S– Blaize Exline 20 pass from Jackson Johnson, 8:47 4th (Pass failed)

WB — Nick Wilson 48 pass from Brock Hillyer, 8:01 4th (Ben Tolson kick)

WB — Brock Hillyer 3 run, 5:11 4th (Ben Tolson kick)

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S WB

First downs 13 30

Total yards 278 535

Rushes-yards 30-122 29-163

Passing 154 352

Comp-Att-Int 10-22-2 32-44-2

Punts 4-45 2-36

Fumbles-Lost 2-0 0-0

Penalties-Yards 2-20 7-50

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INDIVIDUAL LEADERS

RUSHING — Salem, Jackson Johnson 17-90, Jax Booth 2-8, Dillon Monroy 1-3, Blaize Exline 2-6, Jason Austin 7-15; West Branch, Alek Wilson 14-72, Brock Hillyer 9-82, Steve Marra 1-9

PASSING — Salem, Jackson Johnson 10-22-154-2; West Branch, Brock Hillyer, 32-44-352-2

RECEIVING — Salem, Jax Booth, 6-42, Blaize Exline 2-85, Dillon Monroy 1-2; West Branch, David McKeivier 3-21, Josh Gregory 4-55, Steve Marra 1-10, Jaxon Hendershott 2-17, Jed Smith 1-10, Andrew Coffee 2-38, Dru DeShields 3-42, Nick Wilson 8-132, Michael Kanagy 1-15

INTERCEPTIONS — Salem, Jax Booth; West Branch, David McKeivier, Nick Wilson

FUMBLE RECOVERIES — Salem, none; West Branch, none

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accessoriesformotorcycles-blog1 · 5 years

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Things that You Should Check in the Best Motorcycle Store Parts

One of the things that you should check is the range of their parts. One thing that you should do is to choose a motorcycle store with a variety of parts. You find that this is vital as it will improve your chances of getting the parts you want and also reducing the search time. You should look for parts such as air filters, batteries, brakes, cables and lines, chains and sprockets, drive belts, engine and clutch, fuel filters and taps, gaskets, handlebars and grips, oil filters, regulators, starter motors and relays, tires and tubes among others. Besides, you should also consider accessories such as helmets, clothing and security.

Apart from that, you should also check their brands. It is essential to note that there are many different types of motorcycles and there is no way one size fits it all will work. This calls for choosing a shop that offers a variety of brands. Some of the popular brands are Yamaha, Motobatt, EBC, Scottoiler, NOCO, Polisport, SHAD, Honda, Suzuki, KTM, BMW, Kawasaki among others. This way you will be sure of finding a motorcycle part that will fit perfectly in your bike. The best thing is to know your motorcycle brand as this will eliminate cases of purchasing the wrong brand. See details about motorcycles here.

Besides, you should consider the services they are providing. You should choose a motorcycle parts store that also offers services such as new parts installation and assembling, repair and maintenance services as well as replacing the old parts. The other thing that you should check is if they offer shipping services, the shipping fee and the delivery period. Most of the people love this because of convenience as you will get all that you need in one place. Working with such stores is also beneficial because they will know what is good for your motorcycle.

Apart from that, you should also check if the store offers a warranty. It is best to choose a shop that will provide you with a written warranty on their parts and related services. The warranty should last for many years. One good thing with this is that it will make you enjoy replacement services when the warrant is still active. Besides, you will also enjoy free and affordable repair and maintenance services. See page for more info on motorcycles: motorcyclepartsstore.co.uk.

Besides, you should also check their online reviews. This will require you to choose a store that is rated with five stars by the past clients. The best thing is to hire a motorcycle parts store that has many positive reviews than the negative ones.

Open this page for more info on motorcycles: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_accessories.

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buffaloareafishfrygal · 5 years

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March 15, 2019

Curry’s

864 Kenmore Ave

Buffalo, NY 14216

This is one of those places that you pull up to and say, “do I really want to go in there?” Well, I’m glad we did. We walked in as first timers and were made to feel like regulars. We were greeted by Sarah the hostess. She was great and really had command of getting people seated. It was a 40 minute wait for our party of 7 at 7:30pm. So we angled over to the bar to kill time and catch some UB hoops. Bar tenders were efficient and fun. Beer selection was good. Something for everybody including an EBC BlackBerry kolsch for me. What a great neighborhood vibe in this place. Cozy, super casual, with a great mix of patrons. Sarah seated us and verified that our wait was no longer than promised. Kudos! We were greeted by our server Jackie. An obvious seasoned veteran. She was super cute... so fun we kinda wanted to take her home with us! On to the fish which is served all day EVERY DAY! Beer battered skin on haddock had a nice crisp shell but I found the fish to be a bit wet. (8) Breaded fish fry was done better, the fish inside was cooked perfectly.(9) Rye bread starter, thin sliced kinda run of the mill meh. All sides are homemade including the tartar. (8) We detected that all salads and the tartar are made with miracle whip or salad dressing instead of mayo! Mac Salad was elbow macaroni with light tuna, celery and carrots. It was the star of the show. (10) Coleslaw was no slouch either. Had great flavor even though it looked like standard packaged green cabbage slaw. (8) Choice of potato: Baked potato was standard nothing special (6), rice, 3/8” skin on straight cut French fries that were seasoned nicely(8) or German potato salad that a great smoky flavor with a punch but the potatoes were overdone.(7) Now here is where I scratched my head... No potato salad!?! With the caliber of their other sides how can they not have it? Beer battered fish is available in a half size but the breaded is not. They do not take reservations. Parking was standard strip mall fare. Overall rating a nice 8.5! Would return again. There are many items on their menu that intrigued us and will guarantee a return trip after fish fry season is through. Another really well rounded fish fry experience!

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olivereliott · 4 years

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Gentleman’s Express: Revival’s ‘BMW R90Esq’ restomod

The custom scene is replete with R-series BMWs, but they still split opinion. Purists say they’re classics that should be kept original; others are happy to whip out a grinder and get to work. This tasteful BMW restomod from Revival Cycles should be enough to satisfy both camps.

You’d be forgiven for thinking this airhead is the iconic R90S, but you’d be wrong. It’s actually a R90/6, the roadster cousin to the sportier S, given a hefty dose of S style.

As BMW’s first ‘superbike,’ the R90S legacy includes an AMA Superbike Championship win under Reg Pridmore, and the introduction of BMW’s famous Daytona Orange livery. But this /6 is likely to turn even more heads on the street, because Revival have done an excellent job with it.

Remarkably, this 1976 R90 has had one owner since new. It was his daily runner for many years, but he rode it less and less over time, and it eventually just sat for decades. So when he took it to Revival’s workshop in Austin, Texas, his intention was to have it restored back to stock.

As conversations progressed, the allure of the R90S’s history proved too strong, and the concept evolved into a gentleman’s sports tourer based on the S.

That meant it would need a fairing, a bigger fuel tank, a different seat unit, and twin discs up front. It also needed some luggage, and a paint job worthy of its source material. So Revival set to work.

Given the age of the motor, it was torn down and rebuilt with new pistons, rings and valves. The S had a different compression ratio to the /6, but the homage didn’t need to be that accurate. So Revival opted for a pair of Dell’Orto PHM 38 mm round-slide carbs for a little boost, matched up to pod filters and custom-made inlet manifold adaptors.

Other new parts include Venhill throttle cables, a lightweight starter motor and a custom-built stainless steel exhaust system.

A new cover was fabricated to replace the air box, and to house the electronic bits. The R90/S now runs off a custom wiring loom, with a Bluetooth-capable Motogadget m.unit Blue control box, and an Antigravity lithium-ion battery. Revival also wired in a regulator/rectifier from Rick’s Motorsport Electrics.

The R90 is sporting some sweet chassis upgrades too. There’s a set of fully adjustable 38 mm forks from CR Suspension up front, held in place by custom triple trees. And the rear end’s held up by a pair of Icon shocks, dialed in to the owner’s weight.

Revival managed to source an original pair of gorgeous Lester wheels for the BMW—a popular upgrade back in the day. They were fully refurbished and painted, and a new axle machined for the front. Then a pair of classic touring-specific Metzler Perfect ME 11 tires went on.

Out back you’ll find the BMW’s original drum brake, but Revival threw together a modern setup for the front. It includes four-piston Brembo calipers and EBC floating discs, Goodridge banjo fittings and Sniper lines, and a K-Tech master cylinder and levers (brake and clutch).

As for the bodywork, that’s all new. Revival have brought the front end up to spec with a R90S fairing, and a /7 tank that’s effectively the same as the S unit. The fairing’s sitting on custom-made brackets, and has been extensively trimmed inside—to rid it of the original instrument panel. The tank’s unmolested, but is topped off with a Monza-style cap from Motone.

The headlight’s a Bates number, mounted on a custom bracket. Just behind the fairing you’ll find a set of chromed cafe-style bars from LSL, a Tommaselli throttle, Revival’s own custom switches, and an Oberon bar-end mirror. There’s also a Motogadget Chronoclassic speedo, keyless ignition and bar-end turn signals.

Moving to the back, Revival fabricated their own tail section from aluminum—echoing the R90S lines but with a tighter effect. There’s a Biltwell taillight frenched in at the back, and a seat from Revival’s leatherwork department, Revival Ltd., up top.

Just below it is a custom subframe, finished off with custom license plate bracket. It’s flanked by a set of handsome Revival Ltd Duro panniers, sitting on hand-made supports. Custom fenders and mounts round out the bodywork.

With everything perfectly proportioned, the ‘BMW R90Esq’ works as both a restomod and a homage to an unforgettable motorcycle. It’s the final paint job that really pushes it over the edge—an immersive tobacco burst that was never in BMW’s catalog, but should have been.

It’s not all about the looks though: before handing it back to the client, Revival popped the R90Esq onto their dyno, to the tune of 60 horses at the back wheel. And it’s shed 61 pounds since it rolled through their doors.

For a bike that’s over four decades old, it sure looks fresh … and with enough original BMW-ness to impress even the most devout purists.

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thecardaddy · 5 years

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1979 Ford Bronco Ranger Xlt - $30,995.00

This 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT 4x4 is powered by a 351M motor with Holley Sniper EFI Kit and an automatic transmission. This truck also has a new complete MSD ignition system, new starter, new alternator 160 amp, new fan shroud and fan clutch, new radiator, hoses, water pump, new brakes, calipers, cross drilled and slotted rotors on front with EBC Green brake pads, new rear disc brake kit from SSBC, new axle bearing on the 9' rear end, new car audio system, JL Audio Mids and Highs, 2 JL W6 subs in custom box with a 2 amp rack setup, 2 new batteries, removed all emission on the motor being in Florida, new Flowmaster exhaust, new BFG all terrains, new tinted windows, original paint, new fuel tank and sender, new speedo and cable, and air conditioning that blows cold. The current owner has been doing things to improve it little by little. This is a fun truck. Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. **We do have a showroom with about 25 cars that is by appointment only **Please Call First and talk to one of our reps at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 ** FREE Consignment Visit Our Site Today Easy To List Your Vehicle and Get it Sold in Record Time. from Cardaddy.com https://www.cardaddy.com/vehicles/vehicle/1979-ford-bronco-ranger-xlt-cadillac-michigan-19214950

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anthonykrierion · 5 years

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Amazon SEO in 2019: The Beginner’s Guide to Increased Sales

Let’s face it, modern retail lives online. That’s not to say that the concept of a brick a mortar location is outdated or going away anytime soon.

Far from it.

But to ignore the effect of online retail in 2019 is to not only shoot yourself in the foot but burn your entire company down in the process.

It’s no secret that online retail is popular and effective in appealing to a modern audience. And there is no more popular online retail platform than Amazon.

But with thousands of businesses competing on Amazon, how can you make sure that your company is able to stand out among the crowd.

The answer is simple.

Amazon SEO.

But what is Amazon SEO? How does it work? And how can you optimize your listings to ensure maximum conversions?

Read on to find out!

What is Amazon SEO?

As the name implies, Amazon SEO allows you to optimize your Amazon retail listing. This is done in a manner similar to regular search engine optimization, wherein Google or another search engine (like Bing) will rank your website based on an algorithm that crawls over your content and takes note of what you do before making a judgment on where you should go.

A typical SEO campaign involves complicated issues like keyword placement, backlink generation, and title tag optimization, among a plethora of other backend website enhancements.

Amazon SEO works in a lot of the same ways. As you’ve likely guessed by now, Amazon SEO determines where your product will fall on Amazon’s retail listings.

To give a real-world example, someone who is shopping for a new chair for their office might type “computer chair” into Amazon. If you are an optimized office furniture retailer, your Amazon SEO score will determine where that user will find your company’s listing.

Amazon products are displayed in two ways.

List views show 15-16 products per page, whereas gallery views have 24 to 25 products per results page.

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The ultimate goal of an Amazon listing is to receive more clicks. More clicks equal more successful conversions. The more conversions you get, the more you can increase your product’s overall visibility.

Once you’ve managed to score well for one of your products, it will inevitably draw shoppers to the rest of your wares, starting you down the road to brand loyalty.

But how important is Amazon SEO?

Pretty darn important.

Take a look at these figures.

First page Amazon products receive 80% of all clicks

The first three products receive 60% of those clicks

60% of Amazon shoppers never go past page one

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If you’re the office furniture retailer we spoke about before, let’s say you’re listed on page two of Amazon’s search results for computer chairs.

That means you’re missing out on 80% of all the traffic coming through looking for the specific item that you’re selling.

Then, let’s say that you manage to work hard on your Amazon SEO and that takes you up to rank 17. This makes you visible to gallery customers, but not those who are looking at their results via a list.

If you reach rank five, then you’re visible on both platforms but you’re still missing out on 60% of the clicks that come through every day, which never get past the third listing.

That’s why it’s so important to make sure that you’re number one.

How Amazon’s A9 Search Algorithm Works

The Amazon SEO process is driven by a system known as A9.

A9 is Amazon’s proprietary algorithm for determining what order it lists items. While Google tends to take a lot of different matters into consideration, A9 is a lot more focused.

A9 is driven by conversions, not keyword density. That’s not the only thing that this algorithm cares about, but it is very conversion-centric, placing a value on a product’s ability to sell above all else.

There are several Amazon SEO parameters which also determine your product’s ranking. For instance, product reviews come into play. They want to not only see a large amount of reviews, but they want to see that they are mostly positive.

Two other issues that help raise your rank are Amazon Prime eligibility and Amazon Choice badges.

Conversions, however, rule all. When a product converts for specific keywords, it is then ranked higher for those searches.

That’s because the A9 is designed specifically with customers in mind. It wants to reward its customers by helping them find the best and most relevant products, according to their wants and needs.

On top of that, Amazon wants to push quality products, and typically higher converting products with positive reviews are going to keep customers coming back for more.

Understanding Amazon’s Ranking Factors

As we briefly mentioned in the last section, Amazon’s A9 algorithm is driven by a number of different factors. These factors are determined by a set of criteria which we will go into more detail on here.

Sales performance history is the biggie, and that is valued first and foremost over all else. Amazon wants to ensure that you have the ability to produce a high number of conversions.

But you also have to be relevant to the search. You won’t be beat out by an unrelated item just because it converts at a higher level than you.

Google lives and dies with keywords, and while they’re not as important in the world of Amazon SEO, keywords and search queries have to be relevant to the product in question.

This is determined through a text match system which involves both your product descriptions and title optimization.

Price is also a factor when determining SEO rankings. A product needs to be priced fairly in order to convert. If you’re charging an arm and a leg and greatly exceeding industry norms, the system will ding you for it.

Availability is also a huge issue when it comes to SEO scoring on Amazon. The company wants to make sure that you have enough stock to meet demand should you hit a large surge in conversions.

There are also a number of indirect factors, which contribute to your overall score.

They include:

Fulfillment method

Reviews

Product images

Advertising

What Promotions you’re running

So why does Amazon care so much about conversions? That’s not something Google cares about, so why does it matter to Amazon? It’s because Amazon gets a cut of every sale made on its platform.

As such, they want to ensure that the product they’re listing will sell and increase profits for years to come. When Amazon lists a product on their site in the number one position, it is giving that product the Amazon seal of approval. Amazon is one of the largest and most respected companies on the planet, so their reputation is tied up in the products that they list.

Hence, they want to make sure that you’re not placing wrapping paper around a rock and calling it candy.

Google is not concerned with conversions because more clicks on organic search results don’t equal money for Google.

Amazon, however, lives and dies off of its top sellers, and sees the connection between seller and platform as a profitable partnership that will work to the benefit of all.

Strategies to Increase Visibility and Ratings

Now that you understand how Amazon SEO works, it’s time to start talking about what you can do to make the A9 algorithm work for you. Remember, you could have the best product in the world, but the only way your visibility and Amazon SEO rating will increase is through careful optimization of your listings

Understanding what the A9 algorithm wants from you will help you appeal to it better. For starters, think like a shopper when optimizing your listing. What is the first thing that you see when you’re browsing through products. Likely, it’s the title, and that’s the first place where you should start optimizing.

Titles

People search for specific products when shopping on Amazon. A great example of this would be someone shopping for a black jacket by typing “black jacket” into the search bar.

According to Amazon, significant increases to your ranking are possible by adding one additional search term to your title, provided it is both compelling and relevant.

Your titles should be always concise and unique in nature. That will help it stand out and appeal to the ever-evolving A9.

Typical Amazon title format calls for different bits of information to be listed. Some of these include:

Brand

Features

Material

Key Ingredient

Product Type

Model Number

Size

Package Count

Color

Flavor

Obviously, not all of these items are going to be relevant for every product. It’s important to include as much information as possible while also remembering to insert specific relevant keywords in the title.

Remember, your title is your first and best search field.

Depending on what category you’re listing under, your title can be restricted to anywhere between 50 and 100 characters, so use them wisely.

Product Details/Description

The details section is where you list a number of informational points about your product. It is another opportunity where you can appeal to the A9 algorithm.

The details should have at least five, if not six different bullet points that are informative and feature defining keywords.

The descriptions of your products should also be accurate and provide details on all of the major features that you want to highlight. Make sure you’re also including some of your primary search terms.

When writing out your descriptions you can select to enter either regular product descriptions or enhanced brand content. Make sure that for the purposes of Amazon SEO, you’re using regular product descriptions for your keywords.

That’s because A9 does not index EBC. That doesn’t mean you should include nothing in the EBC field. While Amazon does not index this information, Google does. So use some keywords in there to help out your Google ranking as well. It couldn’t hurt!

Images

After the title, the next thing you’re likely to notice about a listing will be images of the product.

Images should always be included. Notice I said “images,” plural. These visual aids provide a clear picture as to what the actual product looks like from many different angles.

When you’re compiling your list of Amazon images, make sure that you’re using a mix of posed product images and actual images and videos of people using the product. It also helps to include some diagrams that show the product’s dimensions.

Search Terms

When optimizing search terms, you can include up to 250 characters, including spaces. Try to use as much of that space as you can.

This is where you should include all of the terms that were not used in your title.

One important point to remember when creating search terms, don’t repeat keywords you’ve already used. Variation expands the potential audience, and repeating yourself is a waste of valuable online real estate.

You should also include your top three search terms in the product features section. If at all possible, try to keep it to one term per feature.

It’s also important to keep optimizing your listings constantly. Much like regular SEO, Amazon SEO is an ongoing process that must be constantly maintained.

In Conclusion

If you’re hoping to make a splash in the online retail world, you should be listing on Amazon. And if you want your listings to get traffic (who doesn’t?) you need to optimize your content.

Appeal to the A9 algorithm and stay on top of updates that it might undergo. Doing so will give you the chance to remain competitive and increase your conversions, making both you and Amazon happy in the process.

Amazon SEO in 2019: The Beginner’s Guide to Increased Sales was originally posted by Video And Blog Marketing

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Amazon SEO in 2019: The Beginner’s Guide to Increased Sales

Let’s face it, modern retail lives online. That’s not to say that the concept of a brick a mortar location is outdated or going away anytime soon.

Far from it.

But to ignore the effect of online retail in 2019 is to not only shoot yourself in the foot but burn your entire company down in the process.

It’s no secret that online retail is popular and effective in appealing to a modern audience. And there is no more popular online retail platform than Amazon.

But with thousands of businesses competing on Amazon, how can you make sure that your company is able to stand out among the crowd.

The answer is simple.

Amazon SEO.

But what is Amazon SEO? How does it work? And how can you optimize your listings to ensure maximum conversions?

Read on to find out!

What is Amazon SEO?

A typical SEO campaign involves complicated issues like keyword placement, backlink generation, and title tag optimization, among a plethora of other backend website enhancements.

Amazon SEO works in a lot of the same ways. As you’ve likely guessed by now, Amazon SEO determines where your product will fall on Amazon’s retail listings.

Amazon products are displayed in two ways.

List views show 15-16 products per page, whereas gallery views have 24 to 25 products per results page.

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Once you’ve managed to score well for one of your products, it will inevitably draw shoppers to the rest of your wares, starting you down the road to brand loyalty.

But how important is Amazon SEO?

Pretty darn important.

Take a look at these figures.

First page Amazon products receive 80% of all clicks

The first three products receive 60% of those clicks

60% of Amazon shoppers never go past page one

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If you’re the office furniture retailer we spoke about before, let’s say you’re listed on page two of Amazon’s search results for computer chairs.

That means you’re missing out on 80% of all the traffic coming through looking for the specific item that you’re selling.

If you reach rank five, then you’re visible on both platforms but you’re still missing out on 60% of the clicks that come through every day, which never get past the third listing.

That’s why it’s so important to make sure that you’re number one.

How Amazon’s A9 Search Algorithm Works

The Amazon SEO process is driven by a system known as A9.

A9 is Amazon’s proprietary algorithm for determining what order it lists items. While Google tends to take a lot of different matters into consideration, A9 is a lot more focused.

Two other issues that help raise your rank are Amazon Prime eligibility and Amazon Choice badges.

Conversions, however, rule all. When a product converts for specific keywords, it is then ranked higher for those searches.

That’s because the A9 is designed specifically with customers in mind. It wants to reward its customers by helping them find the best and most relevant products, according to their wants and needs.

On top of that, Amazon wants to push quality products, and typically higher converting products with positive reviews are going to keep customers coming back for more.

Understanding Amazon’s Ranking Factors

Sales performance history is the biggie, and that is valued first and foremost over all else. Amazon wants to ensure that you have the ability to produce a high number of conversions.

But you also have to be relevant to the search. You won’t be beat out by an unrelated item just because it converts at a higher level than you.

Google lives and dies with keywords, and while they’re not as important in the world of Amazon SEO, keywords and search queries have to be relevant to the product in question.

This is determined through a text match system which involves both your product descriptions and title optimization.

Availability is also a huge issue when it comes to SEO scoring on Amazon. The company wants to make sure that you have enough stock to meet demand should you hit a large surge in conversions.

There are also a number of indirect factors, which contribute to your overall score.

They include:

Fulfillment method

Reviews

Product images

Advertising

What Promotions you’re running

So why does Amazon care so much about conversions? That’s not something Google cares about, so why does it matter to Amazon? It’s because Amazon gets a cut of every sale made on its platform.

Hence, they want to make sure that you’re not placing wrapping paper around a rock and calling it candy.

Google is not concerned with conversions because more clicks on organic search results don’t equal money for Google.

Amazon, however, lives and dies off of its top sellers, and sees the connection between seller and platform as a profitable partnership that will work to the benefit of all.

Strategies to Increase Visibility and Ratings

Titles

People search for specific products when shopping on Amazon. A great example of this would be someone shopping for a black jacket by typing “black jacket” into the search bar.

According to Amazon, significant increases to your ranking are possible by adding one additional search term to your title, provided it is both compelling and relevant.

Your titles should be always concise and unique in nature. That will help it stand out and appeal to the ever-evolving A9.

Typical Amazon title format calls for different bits of information to be listed. Some of these include:

Brand

Features

Material

Key Ingredient

Product Type

Model Number

Size

Package Count

Color

Flavor

Remember, your title is your first and best search field.

Depending on what category you’re listing under, your title can be restricted to anywhere between 50 and 100 characters, so use them wisely.

Product Details/Description

The details section is where you list a number of informational points about your product. It is another opportunity where you can appeal to the A9 algorithm.

The details should have at least five, if not six different bullet points that are informative and feature defining keywords.

Images

After the title, the next thing you’re likely to notice about a listing will be images of the product.

Images should always be included. Notice I said “images,” plural. These visual aids provide a clear picture as to what the actual product looks like from many different angles.

Search Terms

When optimizing search terms, you can include up to 250 characters, including spaces. Try to use as much of that space as you can.

This is where you should include all of the terms that were not used in your title.

You should also include your top three search terms in the product features section. If at all possible, try to keep it to one term per feature.

It’s also important to keep optimizing your listings constantly. Much like regular SEO, Amazon SEO is an ongoing process that must be constantly maintained.

In Conclusion

If you’re hoping to make a splash in the online retail world, you should be listing on Amazon. And if you want your listings to get traffic (who doesn’t?) you need to optimize your content.

The post Amazon SEO in 2019: The Beginner’s Guide to Increased Sales appeared first on HigherVisibility.

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CLIMBING LOBUCHE EAST, 6118M

What is the “high” camp like?

This year was your first expedition to Lobuche. How did it go?

What were the highlights?

We also had champagne conditions. It was cold during the night but we were fortunate to have no wind and when the sun came up it was beautiful. Bright sunshine and blue skies!

Lobuche is designated as a “trekking” peak in Nepal. Did you find it as such or is it more technical?

How long does the climb take?

Descending to the high camp is 2.5–3 hrs. You can go there and take a heli down as we did or you can hike to Lobuche or Feriche. These options add a couple of hours to the descent at least.

Was it cold at the summit?

I wore 6000m gloves from Outdoor Research but also put some mittens on at the coldest point before dawn. When the sun came up it was glorious, but definitely come prepared for cold conditions.

What experience do you think people need before trying Lobuche?

#national peak

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“When a scout tells you that you could be a model if you shave it makes me want to tell her that the feminists fought so I can walk around with pubs on my face. What the fuck is wrong with people? If I want to have a beard, I can.”

#c:starter #ebc starter

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“The worst form of punishment created by the man is paper work. You shot one criminal on the foot and, bam, you have thousand papers to fill in. I am pretty sure that I should have been a model. Or made a sex tape with someone famous.”

#c:starter #ebc starter

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“Note to self: never listen to Lux when she says just another shot. It will never be just one. And it will give you a hangover you’ve never had since you were eighteen.”

#ebc starter #c: starter

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“So, yes, the Brit had a lovely day on the Labor day, but I still have absolutely no clues about what that even means. It is a day to celebrate work? And you celebrate by── not working?”

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Tokyo Nights: Upgrading the classic Honda CB900F

Unless you can identify a motorcycle just by its engine, you’ll have a hard time pinning down the exact year and model of this muscular Honda four. We’ll clue you in: it’s a 1981 CB900F. But it’s wearing parts from so many different donors, it’s hardly recognizable.

Calling it a ‘bitsa’ would be highly unfair though. That’s because owner and builder James Berreau has done such a good job of piecing it together, it looks almost stock—like some forgotten naked bruiser of the 90s.

James is based in Minneapolis, where he works as an R&D test technician for a global corporation. But he’s also got six years experience as a US Air Force aircraft tech.

He works out of his garage with little more than a bike lift, TIG welder, and his granddad’s WWII-era lathe on hand. And short of a few suspension and wheel swaps, the CB900F is his first full custom motorcycle build.

James tells us he pulled inspiration from another CB900F, built by Rob and Chris Chappell. But James’ CB, dubbed ‘Tokyo Nights,’ is an entirely different animal. What was supposed to be a “simple cafe build with just a single shock conversion,” soon snowballed into something far more comprehensive.

This CB900F now wears a set of Showa upside-down forks, borrowed from a Kawasaki ZX-10R. They’re held by a set of Ergal triples, designed for the CBR1000RR and modified to fit. James didn’t like the look of the top yoke, so he shaved the ignition bracket off, and milled in some cutouts for aesthetic purposes.

Out back is the swingarm from a 2014 Triumph Daytona 675R, hooked up to a top-shelf Öhlins TTX shock via an adjustable linkage. The wheels are Aprilia RSV units.

The CB’s new brake system is a true pick-n-mix affair. The rear rotor and caliper are from the Daytona 675R, operated by a Nissin master cylinder. The front features EBC rotors with custom spacers, the Nissin calipers from a Kawasaki ZX-14, and a Brembo master cylinder.

Titanium bolts and braided brake lines were used throughout the entire system. Up top, James installed a Brembo clutch perch to match the brake control, attached to clip-ons he cut from a set of drag bars.

The modern speedo is a generic eBay find, and the grips, turn signals and reservoirs are from Rizoma.

There’s just as much matchmaking going on with the bodywork. James took the top shell of a 1990 CB400F fuel tank, and mated it to the bottom half of a stock CB900F unit. But after brazing about three quarters of it together, he ended up with a one-inch gap near the rear section—so he heated it up and hammered it into place.

If the rear section looks familiar, that’s because the entire subframe and seat unit are from a 2012 Ducati Monster. James bolted it to new mounts that he fabricated himself, then trimmed two inches out of the back and re-contoured the seat up front. Luimoto handled the upholstery, but left the front unstitched on request, so that James could tweak it to flow neatly into the tank.

There’s a lot of hidden work on the Honda’s frame, including the new shock mounts, and cross-members to strengthen it. James also handmade a ton of smaller bits, like the mount for the headlight and speedo, and the front fender braces.

He tore into the motor too, and he went deep. The work done could fill volumes, but highlights include one-millimeter-over pistons, custom head porting, and a lightened and balanced crankshaft, courtesy of the team at APE Racing in California. James also installed Forseti Racing cam chains, and installed a Yamaha R6 starter sprag clutch conversion.

Other upgrades include Mikuni carbs running through velocity stacks, and a new wiring harness built around a Motogadget m.unit. James also did a permanent magnet conversion, using a rotor and stator from a CBR600RR. The alternator cover is a blend of both the CB and CBR units, and the front sprocket cover’s a custom affair too.

A four-into-one exhaust system terminates in a stubby SC Project muffler, which probably sounds bananas.

There are stainless steel cap screws everywhere, all machined down into tapered heads. The rest of the fasteners are titanium, the fuel and oil fittings are all AN numbers, and there’s even a dry-break connector for the fuel line.

James reckon’s he made a useful weight saving over the original CB900F. Add to that improved handling and a motor that’s happy to rev up, and you’ve got a modernized big four with aggressive looks and performance.

That puts it right up our alley. This might be James’ first full build, but we’re hoping it isn’t his last.

James Berreau Instagram | Images by (and with thanks to) Sam Bendall

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