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Bitch of a Switch
This right here is a bitch of a switch to find. It came out of my right side hand controls on my 1996 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Police Edition. I have it rigged up to my spot light circuit. Here...
View ArticleCivilian cop cars?
Hi Eric, I live in South NJ. I’ve noticed the police in my county and adjoining counties have begun driving police cars that are unmarked (e.g. no rooftop sirens, no police paint). They look like...
View ArticleWhich gun manufacturers are the good ones? Is there a list?
I don’t want to support gun manufacturers that turn a blind eye to what’s going on and I seem to recall one or two said they were leaving the state they were in until the laws were changed and an...
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The Backup Bike
I’m constantly messing with my ’96 Electra Glide. At the moment I’m suffering from a condition like writer’s block except applied to working on my hog. I can’t bring myself around to finishing the...
View ArticleClover
I now know about the behavior of a ‘clover’ but am curious as to the name ‘clover’. Why the word ‘clover’? Clover from Eric Peters Autos.
View ArticleIs my driver’s license a Real ID? Is Real ID an underhanded deal still ongoing?
I thought Real ID was dead. Then the other day I went to get my drivers license renewed. Something new happened. As they took my photo they told me I had to keep my mouth closed. Perhaps I should have...
View ArticleI Now Know Why I Moved To Missouri
When I first moved from Virginia to Missouri, even though I had several good reasons, I never understood the compulsion I felt to move 1100 miles from my birthplace. Virginia was my home. Most of my...
View Article1986 Pontiac 6000, a Lemon?
The deed is done. I dropped $1500 on engine repairs for my old ’86. I know for a fact it’s not worth that much. When I got it for free from my great aunt 8 years ago, it had only 39,000 miles. My uncle...
View ArticleTrading a Prius 2010 for a Nissan Versa S (a/t trans)
I have a 2010 Prius with 30k miles that I use for work commuting about 40 miles (60% highway, 40% city). This area has tons of potholes and construction zones and the Prius feels like its axles are...
View ArticleWhere should I put my money?
Not car related, hope that’s okay. I feel I’ll get some interesting and noteworthy responses here. Where should I be putting my money? I just have a checking account at the moment, with not too much...
View ArticleF-150 or Other?
Hi Eric, I am looking at buying a truck in 6 months with a budget around $12k (saving now to pay cash). For a while, I have had my heart set on an F-150, and was ‘convinced’ Fords were the best trucks...
View ArticleHastings Crash and Safety Engineering
Over in a non-car forum, a few of us are speculating about the crash that killed journalist Michael Hastings. The argument we’re having revolves around safety engineering in modern cars. Are the...
View Articlecan not register
Eric , great blog would love to chat but I cant register. I did reg and filled out form then tried to log on ………….invalid username tried lost password doesn’t know me???? please help.
View Articlecrawl on the right side of the page
Dear Eric, I love your site and the commentary here, I found you through Lew Rockwell over a year ago and have found your stuff informative and amusing. There is however a nit to pick – the right had...
View ArticleCDOT Crows about DUI crackdown over 4th of July
Eric, I get updates on road closures and traffic from Colorado DOT via email. It’s good to know in wintertime when certain passes are closed and other issues are happening given the weather around...
View ArticleThe Utter Failure of the Police
From Boris Mihailovic over at BikeMe How do feel when you suddenly, apropos of nothing, see a cop car in your mirrors? Do you immediately breathe a sigh of relief that your safety is assured? Are you...
View ArticleEric’s Autos: 50 MPG Then – and Now
Hi There, i just read you post about Eric’s Autos: 50 MPG Then – and Now Jul 2, 2013 http://www.arcamax.com/automotive/s-1350644#IEF1zWBvYVOCf8tZ.99 and wanted to say here in UK we have many cars that...
View ArticleGeico Has Digital ID Cards
So I just saw the Geico commercial with the pig and the sheriff’s deputy (do I repeat myself?). The deputy asks for the pig’s proof of insurance and the pig pulls out his cell phone, and pulls up his...
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Trike Question
Eric: I read your motorcycle overview. Can you comment on the Can Am Spyder trike? My husband is interested for weekend riding, errands. Very little experience riding, starting classes. Age 50, big...
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