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SwampNut

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  1. Me telling Arizonans that there was a gator and an attack goose at the car title office, which was a dirt lot by a canal: "There is no fucking way, you are making that up!" Me telling Floridians that there was a gator and an attack goose at the car title office, which was a dirt lot by a canal: "Yeah...annnnd....."
  2. You know that happens on pretty much every day that ends in a "Y" there right?
  3. rapidsave.com_motor_swap_question-7slbuzkdq7yb1.mp4
  4. I probably should have microwaved that bottle of nearly inert lighter fluid to get it ready. NC temps were freezing, probably 50.
  5. LOL, ok, come on, you buried the lede on that one!
  6. Which part did he fuck up?
  7. There was a huge thread on r/justrolledintotheshop about mechanics who immediately disable the dash cam because they don't want their "work" recorded.
  8. Could Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) Stock Hit $1 Trillion in Market Cap? https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/could-eli-lilly-nyse:lly-stock-hit-$1-trillion-in-market-cap
  9. And these fuckers want us to trust them with a 480v battery. This shit is why I tell my friends that the Lightning is pretty much off the table, Rivian or Tesla only.
  10. Oh, it was steering poorly for sure. I guess...you need to ride it again! Yesterday I left at 35/36 and during riding it hit as high as 37/39 but mostly 37/38. Not a big change. Day was 80 and I was doing around 80-85 on the freeway, doing my best to piss off the battery.
  11. Possibly more, it's slightly more upright (I'm experimenting with twisting the bars forward), lower seat, lower CG. Same stability and great all around feel. I've perfectly happy with them. The variation with PSI is really a thought exercise, not a complaint. It would be interesting to try a Zero with another tire, but that seems extremely unlikely. Also my rental had almost 2k miles and the tires still seemed fine, and not flat, which is shocking for a bike in FL.
  12. Which seems like the only REAL answer, of course.
  13. LOL, I knew I'd get that question. That's how they spec it. There are a few fluids, and technically, electrons have mass. So when I talked to a guy at the local training facility, I asked him about opportunities to charge on site, since it's a long ride there and then I'd be on the course half the day. "And I'd rather not fill it beforehand, so it doesn't weigh it down for the class." I think I have to apologize for the brain damage I gave him. For size and weight, consider it an electric Blackbird, but with the weight lower in the chassis. Really all around it's an electric XX. Front has 900 miles and rear has 100-some.
  14. Ducati's claims in reference to brake and clutch master cylinder covers/socks. Brake fluid reservoir sock. Widely used in the Racing sector, it has been designed to preserve the bodywork from accidental leakage of fluid, as well as to protect the fluid against UV rays that may cause it to deteriorate. Seems like bullshit. So first, Duc admits that their garbage is prone to leaks? Or I guess are their race teams constantly opening the masters? WTF? And part two sounds like bullshit. Particularly on a race bike that is going to see sun for like an hour at a time.
  15. The riding pressure change seems to be up about 3 psi, but I have only casually observed that and not carefully noted it. While rising temp means more pressure, it also means softer rubber, so in theory, they actually balance out. I can't say that I've actually noticed a change, and now realize that I haven't given it enough thought. When I've left with the tires a little low, I notice it right away, but then my brain just filters it out as the way it is. Max pressure is like most sport tires, 42 for both, with the front showing that for a 520 pound load and rear for 805 pounds. The bike is 518 wet, there are accessories, my fat ass, and occasionally Moriah's much slimmer ass. Interestingly the front is made in Germany and the rear is made in China. The rear was replaced at a local shop, front is OEM.
  16. Not sure I have any actual questions, just an exercise in discussion and some WTF. The Zero is super sensitive to tire pressure, and also has a recommendation that's unusual to me. They recommend 36/36, with no mention of other pressures for load or anything. Tires are really standard sizing, Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3. When they get down to 34, you can feel it a lot. I left the other day at 33/34 and it was like pushing a truck's steering wheel to turn. Also got a little rear slip cold just in the neighborhood. I let them get to 32/33 and it was horrible. Weird shit. I'm used to fine tuning subtle changes with 2-4 pounds and seeing a massive problem when I'm down 6-8 from ideal, and even more below the recommended pressure which is often way too high. I'm considering trying 38. Steering on this bike, at recommended pressure, is easy, neutral, and comforting in how it stays put. Easy to drive with no hands, unless you let the pressure drop. Tire Inflation WARNING: Under-inflation is a common cause of tire failure and may result in severe tire cracking, tread separation, bead unseating from wheel, “blowout,” or unexpected loss of motorcycle control, causing serious injury or death. Front Tire Rear Tire 36 psi (248 kPa) 36 psi (248 kPa) Tire pressure should be checked and adjusted to the proper inflation level before each ride. Tire pressure should be checked using an accurate gauge when the tires are COLD. Note: A COLD tire is defined as one that has not been ridden on for at least 3 hours. Note: Always install the valve stem caps after adjusting the tire pressures.
  17. I told them I'd need some hydrocarbons to start the fire. I was given some sort of ultra-weak charcoal starter, that acted more like water than a hydrocarbon. It's like the safe and sane of starters. Useless.
  18. I don't. I have no feelings on the matter, especially nothing like the made up snowflake tears from the cons.
  19. I tested putting them in a non-public file. And they claim they were reported, which of course is impossible. The fix is in, *something* is scanning even non-public online storage for the info about how to get these peptides. Also, one of my reddit posts was cited in an ITC complaint from Eli Lilly. This could get fun.
  20. Oh no, I believe you that you are able to experience outlier events that don't happen to anyone else.
  21. Uh huh, "leaf blower." Sure.
  22. That's the scenario that doesn't happen sure. Scenario: A comet is headed to earth, and mom forgets to lock her car. Hit by comet. Apocalyptic looters steal all her diapers. Dad is left to blowing zombies for diapers. Do you want THAT?
  23. And a dead phone is easier to solve.
  24. This is a supposedly open place to put any sort of info you want to share. I started using it for all the tirzepatide and semaglutide help files I make. Nope!! No place is safe from the pharmaceutical companies trying to keep power. Hello caalvarez, One or more of your Pastes have been removed due to abuse reports: https://pastebin.com/25q9KfVZ Kind regards, The Pastebin Team
  25. Yeah, there is so much annoyance and friction with old-tech cars that you don't notice until it's gone. Walk to the car, it's open. Walk away, it's locked. Lend the car, add them to your keys. Phone dead? Another key holder can remote start the car globally. I was gone, and had a massive delivery coming. I realized I left the car in the way. Text a neighbor and he says he can move it. I remote start it, problem fixed.
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