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Post by dexameth on Feb 10, 2020 9:07:44 GMT -5
Did a wheelie in a fit of rage, I guess as a way to vent... but Maddy the 70cc 2t did her first wheelie and actually held it up! The rage came from a cager who merged in an intersection, right as my group of riders was turning right into the flow of traffic. I saw an opening, 2 of us went and when I did I looked to my left and there was a car literally inches from me (what's the deal with my luck??!?!) so I slowed way down and he did too... then he got angrier and went around me again literally inches from me. A rider in the front slowed down as well so the guy pulled over real quick and jumped out. I gave him my words and boy oh boy I almost helmet-butted him in the face. He didn't believe me that it was illegal to merge in an intersection, and just for this exact instance is why. Asshat told me I needed to pay more attention and whatnot and that's when I almost snapped. So sick and tired of this nonsense.
Grrrrrr I need to move away from this overcrowded area to somewhere I can just ride happily because damn if it's not on my bicycle it's on my scooters... if only the wallet would let me.
I guess what I really did on my scooter was stay alive. Oh yeah, and a wheelie!
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Post by 2stroked on Feb 10, 2020 15:09:56 GMT -5
dexameth, rural areas still havebidiots trying to kill ya. Sucks balls.
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Post by milly on Feb 14, 2020 15:27:14 GMT -5
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Post by dexameth on Feb 14, 2020 16:07:12 GMT -5
One job I have never done is bleed linked brakes hopefully that not to hard to work out. I've heard of people pushing the fluid from the bleed port in the back up to the reservoir, helps fill the system without relying on the lever to pump it thru
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Post by milly on Feb 14, 2020 16:39:07 GMT -5
One job I have never done is bleed linked brakes hopefully that not to hard to work out. I've heard of people pushing the fluid from the bleed port in the back up to the reservoir, helps fill the system without relying on the lever to pump it thru Thankyou I shall try that tomorrow.
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Post by 2stroked on Feb 14, 2020 18:50:01 GMT -5
Like dex said, reverse filling is the easiest way to achieve the goal. So long as you can push the fluid in, and not introduce air, its faster, easier, and cleaner to go this route. Pop the lid and lay down some towels or something, then use a big syringe, and hose that fits tight over the nipple
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Post by milly on Feb 15, 2020 15:30:18 GMT -5
Well finished the scooter brakes all went well. But now I have just remembered that there was a loose shock bolt I forgot to tighten. A job for tomorrow and two specific bolts needed for the frame mounting I shall have to order online to replace the temp bolts.
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Post by dexameth on Feb 15, 2020 19:03:17 GMT -5
I had fun haha
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rareanimal
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Posts: 75
Location: Apopka FL
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Post by rareanimal on Feb 17, 2020 1:02:45 GMT -5
Been bogging at wot took the carb off today and beat it up a little, while I was feeling froggy I jumped on the valves and found the exhaust tappet a bit tighter than usual. Took her around the pond seems like the bog is gone. Shined her up then decided to change back to the 15t sprocket for more torque at the expense of 4 mph putting me down to 47 but can go that upstream.
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Post by 90GTVert on Feb 17, 2020 20:02:55 GMT -5
Ran out of caulk while working on the house and needed to go to Lowe's. It's 40F, but I felt like riding so I took the TMAX. Went to pass 3 cars on the way home. Pulled out and as I pulled out the first car turned on his signal to go into a driveway and started braking. I braked and squeezed in line in front of 1 car who laid on the horn. I know I was passing people, but if people could give an actual warning with turn signals instead of turning them on as they are getting ready to pull in then it would be a non-issue. I'm weird. I don't care if people do 150, but dammit I hate it when people don't use turn signals properly.
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Post by dexameth on Feb 18, 2020 8:57:17 GMT -5
if people could give an actual warning with turn signals instead of turning them on as they are getting ready to pull in then it would be a non-issue I'VE BEEN SAYING THIS FOR YEARS
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Post by pinkscoot on Feb 18, 2020 9:02:10 GMT -5
They don't want to give the enemy any information. When I drove in DC I always thought that turn signals must be optional equipment and I was the only one that had them, of course when I used them no one paid attention.
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Post by aeroxbud on Feb 19, 2020 5:28:30 GMT -5
Fabricated a bracket to hang the centre stand spring on. I can ride it again without having to lean it against walls!
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Post by fuzzyruttin on Feb 19, 2020 5:40:48 GMT -5
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Post by 90GTVert on Feb 19, 2020 10:19:16 GMT -5
I actually don't even agree with everything there. This part specifically : "The laziest human beings on the planet are the ones who don’t use their blinker. On a deserted country road, it’s totally understandable, nobody else is there and we get it." I was riding with my father one day and he didn't use his signal to change lanes when no one was around on the highway. He said no one is there so it doesn't matter. I said it's that person on a motorcycle or that car in a blind spot that you had no idea was there that is exactly why you should use a blinker even when no one is around as far as you know. You shouldn't pass everyone and speed around either, so don't think I'm on my high horse. It's just a pet peeve for me.
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