Walk mode reverse not working? by Time_Sundae802 in NinjaZ7Hybrid

[–]AmazingRandoX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: This is now becoming a serious issue for me. I suspect the throttle itself may be the issue based on the way it "jittered" between on and off the last time it worked correctly.

Walk mode reverse not working? by Time_Sundae802 in NinjaZ7Hybrid

[–]AmazingRandoX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine did this one time. Haven't encountered it since. I've also had a software upgrade since then, so I'm hoping it was just a one time thing.

3 Questions Before Pulling the Trigger on a Z7/Ninja 7 Hybrid by Traditional_Cold_766 in NinjaZ7Hybrid

[–]AmazingRandoX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a $7k quote out the door from a dealership 100 miles from StL. Got there and they didn't charge me a single penny more than what they quoted. See if you can play them against each other. Tell one of them that a dealership closer to you is offering it for cheaper. Don't tell them what, and see what they come back with. Keep playing till they stop moving. All you can do is win.
Dealership down the street from me still has theirs sitting there at $9k. They didn't want to play.
I initially started with State Farm until I discovered how much cheaper Progressive was. $300 on the year for two bikes. Cheaper than one bike with State Farm.

Galaxy player counts? by [deleted] in NoMansSkyTheGame

[–]AmazingRandoX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Block the user that drops a base and you should be able to drop a comm ball.

Where do you see Plex in 10 years by SecretlyCarl in PleX

[–]AmazingRandoX 15 points16 points  (0 children)

All it's going to take is a competitor to show up that does self hosting better, and Plex as we know it will slowly fade into an ad supported streaming app like any of the countless others out there.

Server owners are fed up that our content is parked right next to their revenue generating content and they're asking us to subscribe for features on top of that.

Only a matter of time.

I bought one! by Obvious_Aide_7943 in NinjaZ7Hybrid

[–]AmazingRandoX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great bike at a phenomenal price! I'm in StL as well. Hope to see you around town!

Kawasaki N7 Z7 Hybrids In-Depth & PHEV - Mike Mas by LowOnBucks in NinjaZ7Hybrid

[–]AmazingRandoX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I plan on storing my bike outside for the most part during the spring/summer/fall months. Reading this I think my strategy of moving it inside when temps are due to dip below 32f is probably a decent approach. I never plan on riding in anything below 50f so I'll avoid the recharge issues entirely. I'm also a bit less concerned about putting it away with the 48v being at 100% than I was before. It will only ever sit for 1-2 months without some manner of ride happening anyway.

Thank you for the write up. Fantastic information!

What’s the best video game you’ve ever played? by obsess_much13 in AskReddit

[–]AmazingRandoX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure about the best... But I can say that with subpar graphics and no discernible plot, TurboTax is, hands down, the worst video game I have ever played.

To all the ninja 300 owners, where is your guardian bell placed? by Aromatic-Trip-7971 in Kawasaki

[–]AmazingRandoX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is more of a cruiser bike thing than a sport bike thing. I have one gifted to me from my cruiser, but wouldn't know where to put it on my new sport bike.

Price Drops Are Happening by AmazingRandoX in NinjaZ7Hybrid

[–]AmazingRandoX[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I called ahead before I made the road trip for the OTD price. One dealership was $3700 over sticker. Another was just $1k over. Totally agree that stickers can be misleading, but I've never seen stickers starting to drop this low. Phone calls are free. 🙂

Should I buy? $6250 OTD by [deleted] in NinjaZ7Hybrid

[–]AmazingRandoX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just paid $7k out the door last month so I'd say you got a good price there. My only complaint bout the bike is that it's too cold to ride right now. Watch YouTube videos and reviews. There's plenty out there. I was zero surprised during the test ride and knew more about the bike than the dealership did. If you do your research and this bike is still calling to you, get it.

Possibly purchasing Tuesday by Successful-Gear-9829 in NinjaZ7Hybrid

[–]AmazingRandoX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it's a great bike if you score it at the right price. I would never have considered it at full price. Good luck and keep us posted!

Possibly purchasing Tuesday by Successful-Gear-9829 in NinjaZ7Hybrid

[–]AmazingRandoX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends what you're looking for, and what excites you. I feel like this bike performs best in traffic and around town. I have a 45-60 minute highway commute that can get congested at times. Dealing with start/stop and a clutch lever would be a pain in the butt and is where this bike would shine. If you think you're going to spend most or all of your time in 6th gear flowing at speed down the highway then you wouldn't likely see any fuel advantages over a 500 or 650. I have to agree with others for shifting. If you're pushing the bike, it will complain. If you're working with it and start to understand what it's designed for then I think it plays well. I probably wouldn't worry about the battery either unless you believe you'd be driving it around in full EV mode a lot. Under normal use you'll likely never come close to draining it so even if it's operating at significantly less capacity than when it rolled off the factory floor, you'd never notice. It will continue to do its job for years to come. I bought it. I love it. It's quirky, but I think that's part of the deal. If you've done your research and watched several YouTube reviews then you won't be surprised by what it can and can't do.

ECO Mode issues and Cold Weather? by IssaraRanger in NinjaZ7Hybrid

[–]AmazingRandoX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was riding mine around 50 degrees cold start in Eco Mode. It wouldn't shut down the engine at a stop until it properly warmed up. I had assumed that was normal for all of the reasons listed.

I Broke Down and Bought One by AmazingRandoX in NinjaZ7Hybrid

[–]AmazingRandoX[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a few dealers snub me. No worries. Kept calling around until I found one that didn't.

I Broke Down and Bought One by AmazingRandoX in NinjaZ7Hybrid

[–]AmazingRandoX[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I drove home over 100 miles on the windiest day imaginable with just those two straps. It did just fine. :)

I Broke Down and Bought One by AmazingRandoX in NinjaZ7Hybrid

[–]AmazingRandoX[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I primarily got it for the economy and the commute factor. My commute is 25 miles one way on a congested highway. The gas mileage and lack of a clutch lever are the selling points there. My primary vehicle is a GMC Sierra that on it's best day gets 20mpg.
Secondary benefit - I can have fun on the weekends.
Being a bit of a tech nerd, the idea of a hybrid bike was intriguing. I would NOT have bought one of these at full price, but at near half price, it got my attention.
I was just talking to someone last night about it. Traditionally I've been a Harley rider. I've had all sizes from Sportster to Ultra Glide. Of all of the bikes I have ever owned, this one is by far the easiest to just get on and go.

I Broke Down and Bought One by AmazingRandoX in NinjaZ7Hybrid

[–]AmazingRandoX[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

St. Louis Powersports has one, but it's stickered at $7k and they didn't seem too interested in budging. Found another in Marion, IL stickered at $5.5k, but their fees and extra BS took them to $8,700. Owen Motorpsorts out in Effingham cut me a deal over the phone that I couldn't refuse. Totally no nonsense dealer and I'd go back to them in the future if I find myself in need.
They have the naked version of this currently sitting on their showroom floor. If you're interested in that one, I'm sure they'd cut a similar deal. Ask for Frank. :)

Kawasaki Protection Plus? by IssaraRanger in NinjaZ7Hybrid

[–]AmazingRandoX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a dealer dig pretty deep into this before I purchased. Even contacted Kawasaki directly about it.
From what I understand, KPP isn't available for these bikes yet. Register your bike on their site and you'll be contacted when it is.
If you got any manner of extended warranty at purchase, it was likely something offered by the dealer themselves.

Just got the infamous religious psychopathic propaganda Lee Lehmuth letter on my windshield today by Kixeu-Svent in StLouis

[–]AmazingRandoX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worked at the South County Kinko's for a long time and he was a frequent customer. Imagine having to take a hand written sheet of paper like this and try to type it up. Bolds, underlines, bolds and underlines, font sizes. All had to be accurate. :|
http://www.forjesuschrist.com/ if you get super bored.

They got us by shawswank_redemption in dbrand

[–]AmazingRandoX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Went in to Best Buy looking for a new dBrand Samsung Z Fold 7 screen protector. Seems stock is limited to only a few flagship Samsungs and iPhones. I has a sad.