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HardtailHack

used an iron once
Jan 20, 2009
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I need to stop myself from thinking I need a bike with 2.5" rear travel, a 4" Mezzer and a 65deg HA.
Damn little devils on both shoulders think it would be a good idea.
 

HardtailHack

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Jan 20, 2009
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I hate trailer wiring.
RH indicator comes on when you push the brake, trailer has LED lights with a common neg wire on each light assy.
Figure it has to be an earth issue at the pickup, pop out ind/brake globes in the pickup and the brake lights on the trailer come on full time, fuck!
Hopefully it's salty goodness in the plug on the pickup causing a small short powering up the brake or tail circuit.

The pickup has had battery drain issues in the past so I'll put an amp clamp around the brake/tail wires to see if anything weird is happening.
 

Westy

the teste
Nov 22, 2002
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Sleazattle
That rare turd that is both the perfect shape and density, and that also has the perfect trajectory to navigate itself through the toilet's S-Trap is simultaneously the most and least rewarding thing.
 

slimshady

¡Mira, una ardilla!
Allergies are wild. Like, oh no, and otherwise healthy, fully grown adult human came into contact with a particle of peanut. Guess it's time to die.
I spent my teenage years getting shots of ant venom, going from 1:1,000,000 dilutions all the way to 1:1. The alternative was to die of an anaphylactic shock. Now I'm almost invulnerable to bug stings, so in hindsight it inly took me two comas to get there (?).
 
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HardtailHack

used an iron once
Jan 20, 2009
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People that fish often seem to only care about them being able to catch the fish they want and that's it.
I'm watching a fishing show and the host catches a monster Trout, gets his bro stoke on then lets it go.
It's a fucking pest fish, dude should be fined for that!
 

Adventurous

Starshine Bro
Mar 19, 2014
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Crawlorado
Remember in 2008 when gas prices rocketed up and people took to hypermileing? Overinflated tires, driving on the road markings for less rolling resistance, etc. Crazy.
 

4xBoy

Turbo Monkey
Jun 20, 2006
7,357
3,399
Minneapolis
I'm going to throw random bike parts in every box of parts I sell from now on.

Not that it is anything anyone will want, I'm just not storing it anymore.
 

6thElement

Schrodinger's Immigrant
Jul 29, 2008
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I'm going to throw random bike parts in every box of parts I sell from now on.

Not that it is anything anyone will want, I'm just not storing it anymore.
A few years ago I bought a DJ where the seller had pretty much dumped all their old bike junk in with the box when they shipped it...
 

HardtailHack

used an iron once
Jan 20, 2009
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I like to think that E-Bikers all like to assemble as groups and whinge about participation medals.

I have found that if I ride in the rain I don't see any riders on the douchey fat E-bikes, 50km a few nights back and not a single one.
If they could aim a headlight and didn't ride like dicks I probably wouldn't have an issue, but...................
 

slyfink

Turbo Monkey
Sep 16, 2008
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Ottawa, Canada

6thElement

Schrodinger's Immigrant
Jul 29, 2008
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Can I use the dumb AI tools outlined in the e-learning courses I am required to take, to complete the rest of the dumb AI and security courses I also need to take?
 

Adventurous

Starshine Bro
Mar 19, 2014
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Crawlorado
say what? never heard of that
Per our Generative AI replacements:

"Driving on painted lines" is a hypermiling technique where drivers intentionally stay on the painted lane markings on the road, believing that the smoother, more consistent surface of the painted lines can slightly improve fuel efficiency by reducing rolling resistance on the tires; essentially, it's a way to minimize friction and maximize fuel economy, though the actual benefit is minimal and may not be worth the potential safety concerns of not staying centered in your lane.


Key points about driving on painted lines:
  • Rationale:
    Hypermilers theorize that driving on the painted lines, which are usually smoother than the surrounding asphalt, can slightly reduce rolling resistance on the tires, leading to slightly better gas mileage.
  • Safety Concerns:
    While the fuel savings may be minimal, driving directly on the painted lines can be risky as it can make it harder to maintain proper lane positioning, potentially leading to unsafe driving practices.
  • Not widely recommended:
    Most driving experts do not recommend this technique due to the potential safety risks and the negligible fuel savings it might provide.
 

HardtailHack

used an iron once
Jan 20, 2009
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I think I'm gonna live on this for a little while-
 

Changleen

Paranoid Member
Jan 9, 2004
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weekly on windshields anyways
I haven’t actually tried it on my windshield (English: Windscreen) because I figured it would get worn off really fast by the wipers. I put it on my house windows and it seems to really help them stay clean and looks super cool in rainstorms, and on my motorbike helmet visor. Both seem to last ages. Like years.
 

Changleen

Paranoid Member
Jan 9, 2004
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I just checked, lol, I put RainX on my windows when we got new double glazing installed. It was actually seven fucking years ago. Lol my sense of time is shot. So anyway, RainX good for seven years plus. It still works great, no real difference.

Wow seven years eh?
 

gonefirefightin

free wieners
I just checked, lol, I put RainX on my windows when we got new double glazing installed. It was actually seven fucking years ago. Lol my sense of time is shot. So anyway, RainX good for seven years plus. It still works great, no real difference.

Wow seven years eh?
Considering it lasts me a week of coastal rain conditions, that’s pretty damn good. But your windows aren’t doing 80 on the sand or getting pummeled by wipers. Pretty impressive