BX25D. Mod #1 and continued.

farmgirl19 · May 13, 2013

check 6 said:
While my mods are no where in the same class a "4shorts" her is one I did no my FEL The chain hooks are obvious and used frequently but I also had a piece of square steel welded along the top of the bucket under the top lip to provide extra strength to the bucket. I also ran a electrical line from the 12 volt source under the seat to a switch and that powers the pump on my sprayer. I like having an electrical pump for the sprayer rather than using a wobble pump off the PTO. Next mods include work lights and a rear view mirror. Just hope the lawn plugger I ordered is not too heavy for the three point hitch. Added a picture (not great) of the bucket mods.

Check 6; I like your mods! Thanks for sharing it here too!

And 4shorts; I look forward to seeing more of your work!

varmint · May 13, 2013

Paul, I just want to second the thanks and appreciation that DEK posted a couple pages ago- I couldn't improve on his statement, and his views mirror mine (and a lot of us 4shorts groupies. Hope you find some more stuff worth posting, because you add a lot to this site.

check 6 · May 13, 2013

In looking at Paul's pictures, I see another mod i want to make. I noticed on his BX 25 D that the steering wheel appears to be deeper dished than the one on my original BX 25. This would be great as I would like the steering wheel closer without moving the seat forward. I'm going to check with the local Kubota dealer today and order one, as in steering wheel not tractor. My BX expanded "under armor" plate should be here tomorrow. By the way, I'm the same with all mechanical things, always looking for a way to make them a little bit better to serve my needs.

RaydaKub · May 13, 2013

check 6 said:
In looking at Paul's pictures, I see another mod i want to make. I noticed on his BX 25 D that the steering wheel appears to be deeper dished than the one on my original BX 25. This would be great as I would like the steering wheel closer without moving the seat forward.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/275989-bx-steering-wheel.html#post3267291

RaydaKub · May 13, 2013

check 6 said:
In looking at Paul's pictures, I see another mod i want to make. I noticed on his BX 25 D that the steering wheel appears to be deeper dished than the one on my original BX 25. This would be great as I would like the steering wheel closer without moving the seat forward.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/275989-bx-steering-wheel.html#post3267291

Xfaxman · May 13, 2013

J F said:
Great video, Paul. Mrs. Paul definitely rocks.

I'm with everyone about Xfaxman's post/meaning, I just figured you hadn't had your coffee yet.:laughing:

4shorts said:
Thanks man. As for Xfaxman's post it's hard to tell what he meant. Using the emoticons would have helped if he had used them. Not using them made it sound hostile. :confused3:

Paul, I am sorry that I upset you with my post. I saw your pictures in post #501 about 3 hours after you posted them. I wondered what they were. No one else had responded, so I thought I would ask, then I thought, "I know how to use google image search, so I won't bother Paul". I found them on a Mountain Bike Forum. I waited another half hour and still no posts by you or the fan club,

, so I posted the link.

I was very surprised by your reply and hope this clears everything up.

I enjoy your videos and reading about your modifications. Thanks for taking the time to post everything.

4shorts · May 13, 2013

farmgirl19 said:
Check 6; I like your mods! Thanks for sharing it here too!

And 4shorts; I look forward to seeing more of your work!

Thank you farmgirl. You know your pulling on my heart strings when I see your beagles in your avatar. I miss my beagle. Had her for 13 years. She just got sick and passed. That was 6 years ago and we all still miss her. She was a tall beagle. Locals would ask me what type of beagle she was and I'd reply "She's a four wheel drive" :laughing: Here's a photo of her. :weepy:

varmint said:
Paul, I just want to second the thanks and appreciation that DEK posted a couple pages ago- I couldn't improve on his statement, and his views mirror mine (and a lot of us 4shorts groupies. Hope you find some more stuff worth posting, because you add a lot to this site.

Thank you my buddy. I appreciate that. I'll post more stuff eventually. Right now it's kind of crazy on this end. Dad always said he was happy I never took carpentry as an occupation because I'd start the house in the morning and want to move in that same evening :laughing: Wifey figures I need a 40 hour day instead of 24

Xfaxman said:
Paul, I am sorry that I upset you with my post. I saw your pictures in post #501 about 3 hours after you posted them. I wondered what they were. No one else had responded, so I thought I would ask, then I thought, "I know how to use google image search, so I won't bother Paul". I found them on a Mountain Bike Forum. I waited another half hour and still no posts by you or the fan club, , so I posted the link.

I was very surprised by your reply and hope this clears everything up.

I enjoy your videos and reading about your modifications. Thanks for taking the time to post everything.

Hey no problem sir. It's hard to read what others are trying to say some times on a computer screen. Case in point. A few weeks ago I was answering a question that an long time friend and engineer asked me. I was in a little bit of a rush but I did answer it. An hour later he calls and asks me if I'm alright. I said sure. He said he didn't like the "Tone" of my email :confused3:
These things happen so I apologize to you sir for taking it the wrong way.
All is good

:cool2: :dance1: :drink:

Kubotafan · May 13, 2013

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...1d1368487966t-bx25d-mod-1-continued-spot1.jpg

It looks as if the suspension is jacked up.

farmgirl19 · May 13, 2013

4Shorts: Since I don't do modifications on my equipment, well not much anyway, here is another Beagle pic. This one of my current Beagles. The smaller one is in my Avatar, as well, but then I added the red and white. I know you miss yours. She was a pretty girl. I think of mine sometimes, as the "class clowns", and they bring a smile often!

mjncad · May 14, 2013

Paul & Farmgirl:

My Mom had a beagle and I wish she was here so I could show her your beagle pictures. We now return you to our regularly scheduled thread.

4shorts · May 14, 2013

farmgirl19 said:
4Shorts: Since I don't do modifications on my equipment, well not much anyway, here is another Beagle pic. This one of my current Beagles. The smaller one is in my Avatar, as well, but then I added the red and white. I know you miss yours. She was a pretty girl. I think of mine sometimes, as the "class clowns", and they bring a smile often!

OMG they are absolutely beautiful. Don't know how you got them to sit long enough to get a photo like that but it's one of the nicest beagle photo's I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing :thumbsup:

mjncad said:
Paul & Farmgirl:

My Mom had a beagle and I wish she was here so I could show her your beagle pictures. We now return you to our regularly scheduled thread.

To bad you don't have a photo Matt. Would have enjoyed seeing it. Did she have it when you were growing up at home or after you were moved out?

Well I always questioned myself for putting lights on the BX because I figured I'd never be out in the dark with it and with only 16 hours on the machine that's exactly what I had to do last evening while trying to clear some property out on the back of our shop. The trees are getting way out of hand. Tall and not looking that stable anymore. With the high winds we've been getting the last few years I was getting a little concerned that a tree would crack off and come down through the roof of the shop. Well as you can see by the photo's I had every reason to be concerned.

rbarker · May 14, 2013

4shorts said:
The trees are getting way out of hand. Tall and not looking that stable anymore. With the high winds we've been getting the last few years I was getting a little concerned that a tree would crack off and come down through the roof of the shop. Well as you can see by the photo's I had every reason to be concerned.
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It looks like that tree was getting ready to make some unplanned mods to your workshop! :-0

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mjncad · May 15, 2013

4shorts said:
To bad you don't have a photo Matt. Would have enjoyed seeing it. Did she have it when you were growing up at home or after you were moved out?

Mom bought Rex before I was born, and he was in his mid teens when health issues forced her to have him put down in the late 1960's. To my knowledge there are no pictures of Rex. He was a good dog.

Are we going to be calling you Paul Bunyan next? If you had a New Holland tractor for wood chipping, it could be called your blue ox Babe. :laughing:

4shorts · May 15, 2013

rbarker said:
It looks like that tree was getting ready to make some unplanned mods to your workshop! :-0

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My thoughts exactly :shocked:

mjncad said:
Mom bought Rex before I was born, and he was in his mid teens when health issues forced her to have him put down in the late 1960's. To my knowledge there are no pictures of Rex. He was a good dog.

Are we going to be calling you Paul Bunyan next? If you had a New Holland tractor for wood chipping, it could be called your blue ox Babe. :laughing:

I'm sure he was a great beagle. They are so kind but here in Newfoundland they are so abused. They are used for hunting rabbits and guys aren't taking good care of them like they should but I'm happy to report that new laws and public awareness has greatly reduced the abuse and some guys have ended up in court. Wish I was the judge in those cases

Well Matt I don't know about me becoming Paul Bunyan but I'm getting it done. Moved a rock last evening I never thought possible to move with a BX. Its about 1/3 the size of the tractor. Right now I can't get the 5740 down to where I'm working so the BX is doing it all.
There's pretty big stumps to dig out as well.
Glad I installed the extra lighting as well. I'm really needing it although I didn't think I'd use it at the time of installation.
Sorry about the picture quality. iPhone pics

ericher69 · May 15, 2013

Paul;

Don't worry about your iPhone pics they are great for the application at hand (and convenient)

Great job with your little workhorse!

sixdogs · May 15, 2013

Wow, Paul...you've got more rocks than dirt.

Good thing you've got that BX. What a workhorse they are and what beautiful modifications you have done. Thanks for all the tips and ideas.

4shorts · May 15, 2013

Thanks guys. Happy to hear you don't mind the iPhone pics for awhile. I'll post better ones later on. Yes we have lots of rocks. They call this island the rock for a reason.
Well I better get back to work :thumbdown: :laughing:

Here's a photo of what I'm up to today.

farmgirl19 · May 15, 2013

4shorts said:
OMG they are absolutely beautiful. Don't know how you got them to sit long enough to get a photo like that but it's one of the nicest beagle photo's I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing :thumbsup:

I actually train and show them in obedience, when I get time to actually travel to shows. When I got my first one out of a shelter, (the largest in my avatar), I was told "You can't do obedience with a Beagle!" I'm sort of one of those that you never tell them, "they can't", or "no"! Since I am enjoying your photos so much, here's one more of mine. This was on the Christmas cards that I sent out this past December!

4shorts · May 15, 2013

farmgirl19 said:
I actually train and show them in obedience, when I get time to actually travel to shows. When I got my first one out of a shelter, (the largest in my avatar), I was told "You can't do obedience with a Beagle!" I'm sort of one of those that you never tell them, "they can't", or "no"! Since I am enjoying your photos so much, here's one more of mine. This was on the Christmas cards that I sent out this past December!

My wife and I really enjoyed that photo. They are the cutest beagles I've seen in a loooong time. I really never thought that a beagle could be trained. When ours got on a scent there was no stopping her. That being said. If you called out to her 40-50 times she might come over to you :laughing:

They are so loyal though. Ours would follow me around all the time and when I would stop walking she would as well and just look up at me.
Thanks for posting the picture. We really enjoyed it. Here's a little video of my sons little beagle last year when has just got married. His beagle was even at the wedding. Like he always says. He don't know he's a dog so he's part of the family.

Brave milo - YouTube

farmgirl19 · May 15, 2013

4shorts: That was hilarious! Mine would have de-stuffed the toy in a nanosecond! The baying of your son's dog on the video, just sent mine out baying to make sure they got *their* chance to bark too! :laughing: