Author Archives: janpenguin

About janpenguin

Email: janpenguin [at] riseup [dot] net Every content on the blog is made by Free and Open Source Software in GNU/Linux.

Why I haven’t dated with a girl seriously?

Posted on August 16, 2017

This is my honest answer to the girl I just dated for one hour. Maybe I meet her again, have more memorable time together someday who knows.  It’s uncertain because everyday I wake up in the morning I have two … Continue reading →

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How to do valve clearance check

Posted on June 30, 2017

2004 – 2006 Yamaha R1 http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/46-how-tos/231452-how-check-compression-valves-sync-throttle-bodies-tune-up.html I gotta do the valve clearance check before 42,000 km by myself. I was going to get it done at a motorcycle repair shop but the mechanic’s arrogant attitude and lack of experience forced … Continue reading →

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How to create a circle in GIMP

Posted on June 24, 2017

Ellipse Select: make a circle Select > Border: enter the width Edit > Fill with FG Color  

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Replacement of front / rear brake lines

Posted on May 13, 2017

I decided to replace the nine years old brake lines due to safety and performance for the R1 bike. Meshed brake line does not have braking force reduction due to expansion of the rubber line under high braking.  I ordered … Continue reading →

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Good foods that helps brain health

Posted on May 9, 2017

Memory Boosting Superfoods That Fight Alzheimer’s http://www.alzheimers.net/2013-10-15/superfoods-that-fight-alzheimers/ http://www.cbsnews.com/media/mind-diet-foods-avoid-alzheimers-boost-brain-health/16/ The MIND diet recommends frequent servings of green leafy vegetables. Kale, spinach, broccoli, collards and other greens are packed with vitamins A and C and other nutrients. At least two servings a … Continue reading →

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Brutal honesty is to write a private journal

Posted on May 8, 2017

It becomes seventeen years of riding bikes by coming September 2017. For the first two years I had gotten three accidents. Since then for 15 years, I have been riding near accident free. The latest accident was on a gas … Continue reading →

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Sink preventor

Posted on May 3, 2017

Crush an empty aluminum beer or drink can. Let it dry one day. Put it in your bag. It will be handy when you are gonna park the motorcycle on soft soil in rare occasion.

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