Zero Knievel
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I have a motorcycle trailer for sale. Put one in the bed and one on the trailer.
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6 hours ago, superhawk996 said:
Are you going to commit and cut the excess off the straps?
I’d have to start a new thread and get the forum’s combined input first. 🖕🫵😊-
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Well, the trailer is done.
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FWIW, when I’ve pasted formatted text, I’m given the option to convert to plain text. I would think I chose that option in the Buy/Sell issue…maybe I forgot to?
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12 hours ago, SwampNut said:
Weird way to spell realist.
I first heard "whores in black robes" in the 80s, and nearly swallowed my tongue laughing.
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4 hours ago, SwampNut said:
Not even that. Just a convincing lie that the co-conspirator whore in a black robe can defend to the people pretending to oversee him.
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22 hours ago, Zero Knievel said:
As you see, it bathes the license plate in red light. Technically illegal, but in Virginia it is not justification to be pulled over. Can’t say that’s not so in other states nor can that prevent being pulled over for another reason and then be cited for it.
9 hours ago, DaveK said:Being a thing and cops doing whatever they want are 2 different things.
If you paid attention to what I wrote, I made it clear that it didn’t prevent being pulled over for another reason and then being cited for it. A cop doesn’t need a reason to pull you over…just a convincing lie the judge will believe. -
5 hours ago, superhawk996 said:
So the law requires proper plate lighting, but also states that it's unenforceable? What other trailer requirements fall into this non-enforcement thing? And is this actually written law, or just something you've heard or assume that a cop would ignore?
It is enforceable, but police officers are not allowed to pull you over if that is their sole reason. Lack of a license plate light is not sufficient probable cause to initiate a traffic stop. This, of course, means that if they pull you over for another reason, they can then sight you for the trailer plate not being properly illuminated.Yes…this is specifically in the Code of Virginia.
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46 minutes ago, superhawk996 said:
Well hell, it's a bummer that nobody predicted these problems and that they didn't suggest the solution before you went through the trouble of trying to do it your way.
Admittedly, I wish I had looked at full assemblies when looking at bulbs. For the slight increase in price, it’s a better option.46 minutes ago, superhawk996 said:I find it extraordinarily hard to believe that Virginia cops can't stop someone for an equipment violation.
The law specifically imposes that on trailers. I suppose because being able to read the tag on a trailer isn’t as important as the tag on the vehicle. -
On 3/30/2024 at 8:53 AM, superhawk996 said:
White LEDs have problems with red lenses, shoulda bought red LEDs. It'll take a shitload more lumens to equal the brightness of the stock bulbs and the color won't be a proper red. The ideal solution is to buy LED taillamp assemblies, they're way better because the LEDs are aimed where they need to be so you get much better illumination with a lot less power. While power consumption might seem to be a non-issue, low power lights make up for the shitty connections that often occur with trailers. They also play better with turn signal flasher units that don't like additional loads.
On 3/30/2024 at 12:38 PM, SwampNut said:You need red LEDs.
Tried the LED bulbs. I couldn’t use the white ones because the fit was loose…and yes, I double checked how they installed. So the low beam didn’t come on. The red ones worked (proper fit) but…
As you see, it bathes the license plate in red light. Technically illegal, but in Virginia it is not justification to be pulled over. Can’t say that’s not so in other states nor can that prevent being pulled over for another reason and then be cited for it.
So, either I go with white or replace the assemblies with LED ones that will provide white light on the license plate.
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Well, seek and ye shall find….$17….
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46 minutes ago, DaveK said:
I don't understand.... got a 120 minute YT video for me?
You need crayons and construction paper...not video.
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1 hour ago, DaveK said:
219 completely ridiculous posts.
Cont…
And you had to make it 220. Attention whore.
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2 hours ago, superhawk996 said:
It's funny that Zero keeps arguing about how bad the metal to fabric interface is when it's a tie down hook against the fabric, but is perfectly ok with that interface if the metal was installed on the fabric by a Professional. I give him cudos to some degree for bowing down, but it's a shame that he can't accept that people have done millions of miles with steel hooks on fabric loops.
I don’t get why Carlos is being an asshole about how the manufacturer made this choice as if it’s a bad idea. If he can’t understand how scissors and knifes work, then no amount of explanation will get him to grasp why the manufacturer went with this choice.Soft loops work with the standard strap hook BECAUSE THE STRESS IS APPLIED OVER A LARGER AREA. It’s the same reason an arrow or knife can punch through ballistic armor while a bullet can’t. Physics 101.
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Just now, SwampNut said:
Yeah, exactly. Can you tell by looking? Metal contacts fabric, same thing. That's my point.
I suppose you strap on your motorcycle helmet with a half Windsor?
The D-ring distributes friction over a large area of densely woven fabric. The latching hook is not like the standard hook...it imparts more friction on a small point by comparison. Metal on metal is better than narrow metal on fabric.
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1 hour ago, SwampNut said:
I've got thousands of miles on fabric over metal. Tell me, what exactly is the interface from the rings to the fabric? The same metal on fabric interface? Maybe there's a thin layer of adamantium coated with unobtanium in there? The rings are much smaller than the hooks and have far less surface area. Those people are either retarded or just good salesmen, anyone believing them needs to go back to physics 101.
Can't you tell by looking? The D-rings are sewn into the soft strap and that's what connects to the latching hook.
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9 hours ago, Zero Knievel said:
Difference of opinion. The hook latch is small and metal, that could tear into the material. The metal loops make a point of contact that won’t wear. I’ll ask them why they go with this option.The manufacturer confirmed my suspicion. They use the metal loops with hook latches. For others, they use standard soft loops.
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1 hour ago, blackhawkxx said:
Like! Cheaper also
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11 hours ago, The Krypt Keeper said:
these and some nylon ratchet straps. Hauled a lot of shit with them many thousands of miles,
Thoughts on this? It’s rated stronger and cheaper than the ones from Macs Custom.-
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12 hours ago, SwampNut said:
It doesn't. I use hook latches also, and prefer them, and use the cloth-only loops.
Difference of opinion. The hook latch is small and metal, that could tear into the material. The metal loops make a point of contact that won’t wear. I’ll ask them why they go with this option. -
2 hours ago, SwampNut said:
They seem to be of very high quality. I think the metal rings on the fabric loops are not good. I have a lot of just-fabric loops that work great and the lack of metal means I can use them in either configuration. Looped on itself, or looped so a hook goes into both sides. I previously posted the ones I use, and 100% recommend them. I use them with the CD for street bike and the XR without the CD.
I suspect they are provided because of the nature of the hook latches...makes sense when you think of it.
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1 hour ago, superhawk996 said:
Adding to what's been said, the locking hooks of that overpriced strap set won't let you use them with small rings/anchor points so make sure they'll fit what you bought before buying them.
Carlos sent me a couple of these. I ordered 4 more, so 6 total will be installed on the trailer.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BFB3XSLP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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1 hour ago, superhawk996 said:
But you specifically asked for advice, not an opinion on the quality of the product.
Hey. I'm the pedantic one around here.
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Never mind.
I wanted input on what people thought of the quality of the product...not round and round pissing on stuff.
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15 minutes ago, SwampNut said:
Are "bar end guards" supposed to mean hand guards? The ones that completely cover the hands and have two-point attachments? Because I don't care if you bar end guards are 2' long, the Canyon Dancer will fit. And if you have single-point guards that go on the bar end, they probably work if you remove the plastic part.
Again....
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Why not both?