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In software development programs we call it "scope creep". It all leads to delays and overruns.
Similar in the building design world.In software development programs we call it "scope creep". It all leads to delays and overruns.
Ya, a guy brought me his MKIII that wouldn't start. Then he wanted it serviced. Then he wanted the frame fixed where the side stand was bad. Then he opted for a new frame. Then I found the forks needing service. Then I found the loose swingarm. Then I found the leaking oil line. Then I found the rubbed through wiring.I decided to strip the transmission on my commando just to remove my maney outrigger
It had cracked at the top again despite me making sure it was perfectly flat to the gearbox cradle
So I have given up with it
While I am in there I am going up one tooth on the gearbox sprocket
So might as well put a new iwis drive chain on
And I can check my modified drive on the Alton is working as it should (thanks for the modification Yves)
Then I noticed some play in the swinging arm bushes so they need replacing
Also the back tyre was getting near the limit so I have ordered a new one and whilst it's on the ramp I might as well tidy it up a little?
I'm sure we have all been there!!!
I was only going to remove the outrigger!!!
Cheers
Similar in the building design world.
Typically the sequence is prepare a scheme design, get asked to prune it to remove the "nice to have" items so that it will get budget approval, once approved suddenly the "nice to haves" are found to have been essential and are put back in - but don't exceed the budget!! The wrestling begins.
I'd LOVE to be able to address those three, as apparently they have no BUDGET/COST constraints there!!!"What is most important, schedule, features or quality?" (the Iron Triangle)
"All of them"
"Sigh."
Budget is a component of all three of those.I'd LOVE to be able to address those three, as apparently they have no BUDGET/COST constraints there!!!
No kidding! But, did it work?My Dad came home from work one day to find a 7-yr-old me sitting in the garage surrounded by his lawnmower broken down to parts. He said as long as I put it back together and it worked, I wouldn't get an ass-whuppin. now THAT'S motivation.
And it isn’t just bikes. I inherited and old trailer a year or so back. Discovered one brake light didn’t work - broken wire somewhere. Might as well rewire it, while pulling old wiring out then found bolts holding deck to frame were rusted etc. Now all stripped down to component parts ready for paint and rebuild - then rewire.