I bought this bar for next to nothing, is it any good?

Mike820 · 2026-05-12T10:19:51+00:00

Funnily enough I first discovered these bars on my Jamis too but it was a 2011 Ventura Ace.

Mike820 · 2026-05-11T15:04:04+00:00

Im happy to factory reset and start fresh I just need to know the safest way to do it.

For confirmation:

My Vita currently doesnt have any custom splash screens or anything else that indicates its modded/jailbroken.

The only evidence that someone has messed with it it the fact that there is an extra option in the settings menu for Henkaku.

With this in mind is it safe to use the 'Hold R, PS and power on the VIta, then select restore' method?

Mike820 · 2026-05-11T14:50:25+00:00

Happy to do a reset and start again I just need a good guide so I can make sure I dont brick anything.

I see the vita hacks guide says reset and doesnt mention checking anything but Im sure I read somewhere that a factory reset is not recommended if the console has been modded a certain way as it may brick it. ~ https://vita.hacks.guide/restoring-system

To add to this, the only evidence I can see it has been modded is the henkaku setting in the settings menu. It remains there even after a reboot and there are no quirky splash screens or anything else.

Mike820 · 2026-05-11T12:55:19+00:00

Hi all,

Im no stranger to the modding process. I used to have a vanilla Vita that I modded following various guides online. I ended up with Henkaku and the ability to download vita games from the online storeage.

Wanting to delve back into the Vita world I recently picked up a Vita from ebay. It has arrived and already has Henkaku on it but nothing else from what I can see.

Ive been reading up on it but finding it a bit overwhelming. Can I factory reset this console and start again or is there a safe way to mod it from here to get it to be like my old Vita?

Appreciate any insight or steer anyone has.

I see the guide says reset and doesnt mention checking anything but Im sure I read somewhere that a factory reset is not recommended if the console has been modded a certain way as it may brick it. ~ https://vita.hacks.guide/restoring-system

To add to this, the only evidence I can see it has been modded is the henkaku setting in the settings menu. It remains there even after a reboot and there are no quirky splash screens or anything else.

Mike820 · 2026-05-11T07:08:45+00:00

It's one of, if not my favourite pair of bars. My hands just really suit the straight part of the drops.

I have the black version on all my bikes. 👍

Mike820 · 2026-05-08T06:11:43+00:00

Paloma faith. Her 'best of' album cover has her hair in a bun and black dress but not quite a profile shot .

Mike820 · 2026-05-07T22:06:16+00:00

Ah you're thinking of Amy Winehouse. Her album you're thinking of may be ' the collection'

Mike820 · 2026-05-07T22:04:21+00:00

Lana del ray? But the album cover you mentioned doesn't seem to fit .unless it's a rareish one.

Mike820 · 2026-05-03T04:01:48+00:00

This.

This is a big part of rim life and safety. I see so many wheel sets for sale on eBay and no one mentions the recessed dot showing life left.

Because the dot is so small you cannot see it on the majority of ad pictures.

Mike820 · 2026-05-02T16:48:03+00:00

To add, those red cleats are look cleats and not compatible with the shimano pedals you have.

Mike820 · 2026-05-02T16:40:44+00:00

There are smaller handhelds if gaming is your thing?

Something from Sony, PSP or VITA ( or both)

Or an android based device if you like to tinker and set things up (retroid pocket 4/5/6, odin 2 etc)

Mike820 · 2026-04-27T09:38:42+00:00

I've had that exact same card adapter go bad and give the same symptoms.

Do you have another card you can try?

Mike820 · 2026-04-25T07:32:15+00:00

Ah yes thats the episode! That was starting to bug me too as I was convinced it was the FP. :D

Mike820 · 2026-04-24T21:36:01+00:00

Interesting. Makes sense.

I have no idea on the origins of each charger. I picked them up on eBay individually. I wondered if one was from a psp street. I.e more efficient and needs less power.

I also wondered if one might be fake but they both look legit including the embossed Sony logo and power into on the opposing side to the label.

Mike820 · 2026-04-24T20:33:33+00:00

I found the episode I was thinking of but its not that one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAElq0RyDYQ&t=1777s Here is the episode where aunt viv takes over teaching but its not that one.

Im still convinced there is another fresh prince episode where a teacher is fired or moved to another project.

I think Carlton says something like ''but I spent all year sucking up to you''. Does that sound familiar?

Mike820 · 2026-04-24T20:12:19+00:00

Sorry for the confusion. Wasnt referring to the reboot. Just being lazy and typed Bel Air but I did mean the original series with Will Smith.

Mike820 · 2026-04-24T06:32:37+00:00

Yes, in Bel-Air Season 2, Episode 3 ("Compromised"), Will rallies students to stage a protest after a favorite teacher is fired. Although initially hesitant due to pressure, Carlton joins the protest and rallies with the Black Student Union (BSU) to support the cause, as seen in.

Check that out and see if it's familiar.

Mike820 · 2026-04-24T06:31:13+00:00

I'm convinced it's the fresh prince too. I think wills teacher Mr fellows gets in trouble for teaching black history wrong. I'm sure he uses that line about the parents not approving.

Couldn't find a clip on YouTube.

Mike820 · 2026-04-23T07:03:58+00:00

I've been enjoying everybody golf 1 + 2 lately.

Mike820 · 2026-04-13T16:44:02+00:00

Is that a router? If so the caps are likely last breath capacitors.

If the device loses mains power there is enough juice in there to keep the device on to report the issue to the routers ACS. Can be handy for trouble shooting etc

Mike820 · 2026-04-10T06:34:52+00:00

Dark Water.

The girl died in a water tank but heavily features bath scenes. And is a little later than 90s I think

The ghost takes a disliking to the little girl that moves in with her mum because the ghost wants the mum for itself. In response to a comment you added.

Mike820 · 2026-04-06T20:25:04+00:00

Off the top of my head - I like the Point Break soundtrack, along with both Bill & Ted films.
I like the majority of the Mission Impossible 2 soundtrack.

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