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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: kballowe on January 30, 2025, 08:03:21 AM
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I bought this 10-box of 1157 bulbs at the local flea market in 1990 for a dollar. I was resurrecting an old pickup truck, and needed some.
I've raided that box of bulbs over the years, one bulb at a time.
Fast forward 35 years, and I used the last one in an 11 year old motorcycle tail light - and it still works !
Made in USA, no less.
(https://i.ibb.co/FLLRfM21/bulb-box-reverse.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FLLRfM21)
(https://i.ibb.co/dJHz1yWw/bulb-box.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dJHz1yWw)
(https://i.ibb.co/93VSPsK3/tail-light.jpg) (https://ibb.co/93VSPsK3)
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Now that there's pure Guzzi methodology :thumb:
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I was amazed that:
1. There was one on the shelf.
2. I actually found it.
3. It worked.
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This is an example of what I like to call a "fellow traveler" - items/equipment that unexpectedly wind up being with us for damn near a lifetime.
I have a tub of marine wheel bearing grease that I bought in 1990. There's still a bit left!
I may soon replace the last CFL light bulb from a box that I bought around 2003 or so.
I have a little can of 3 in 1 oil that has likely survived 3 generations.
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I have bought numerous cans of the 3 in 1 oil over the years. It seems I never have one on hand when I need it. However, I am constantly finding an opened can, barely used, when I'm looking for something else. Does it go bad? :wink:
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I have a can of 3 in 1 oil that I use on my hair clippers. I don't have much hair so it will last many more years. Moto Guzzi content, I cut my own and use a double edge safety razor to shave. A $20 hundred blade package lasts over a year, more bird noises, cheap cheap cheap.
kk