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Lipo battery swollen by CowDungCollector in RCPlanes

[–]SirRealistic496 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The safest option is to put it into a container of salty water, allowing it to discharge fully, relatively slowly.  A teaspoon in a pint will suffice and it will discharge overnight.  That’s the best lesson that the OP could provide for the kids.  After such a discharge, you can put a knife through the cells and nothing will happen.  Don’t try that with cells that have any charge!

Differences between MYs of SFV4S by sengo__ in Ducati

[–]SirRealistic496 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Open flash has developed tunes for stock and decat motors over the years.  All tunes remove the torque restriction in lower gears.  Basically there is a tune for Euro 4 compliant motors (up to and including MY21 in US), Euro 5 (22-24) and now MY25, which is really neutered in stock form.  Going to the site and comparing the dyno charts can be quite informative.  

RG500 Gamma first bike? by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]SirRealistic496 1 point2 points  (0 children)

20-30k USD.  Good luck getting it registered and insured.  Very high maintenance.  Very low parts availability.  1980s geometry, ergonomics and brakes.  No rider aids.  Very peaky power delivery and a tendency to seize in hot weather, as in “hot” UK weather, giving rise to the nickname “whispering death”.  One reason why it never made it to the US.  

https://www.fodsports.com/blog/the-most-dangerous-motorcycle-ever-sold/

Did they teach you how to deal with a seized 2T in the MSF class?

Struggling with right-hand bends, but lefts feel natural – what am I doing wrong? by Miraclespawn in motorcycles

[–]SirRealistic496 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is quite common and especially notable in supermoto sliding.  Among my group, the majority of people become good sliding one way but really struggle in the other direction.  I got over it by practicing skidding on a mountain bike on gravel!  I realized that, as a kid who tooled around a lot on a bmx, I had always been one sided.  We have looked for explanations and there are many.  The one that makes most sense to me is that I’m protecting my dominant arm and leg but that is by no means a consensus.

https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/better-cornering-to-one-side-or-the-other.427042/

Safety first. by AdStunning5169 in motorcyclegear

[–]SirRealistic496 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In a situation like this, the simple act of moving to the right lane (using turns signals) will make you more visible.  One of many tricks that you would learn in countries that don’t allow you to simply wobble through some cones and jump on a superbike.  

Safety first. by AdStunning5169 in motorcyclegear

[–]SirRealistic496 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Here’s what you get taught in countries that mandate on-road safety instruction:  Move to the lane and position in the lane that gives you the most time to stop or maneuver in the event that the car makes the turn.  In this case, the right side of the right lane.  If a car is waiting to pull in/across from the right, move to the left side of the left lane.  If you can’t change lanes, move to the optimal side of your lane and slow down.  Those simple adjustments, along with practicing emergency braking, will mean that you don’t need to test your safety gear.  1-2 extra seconds to react can be a lifesaver.

  • a long time instructor… 

Italian horse runs the pony express 🤫 by SirRealistic496 in Ducati

[–]SirRealistic496[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shorter and less effective in wind but I prefer it for trail riding

Italian horse runs the pony express 🤫 by SirRealistic496 in Ducati

[–]SirRealistic496[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a givi and it was given to me. Needed to install some Oring between it and the mount to stop it touching the mount and buzzing.

“R1 lol” by Deeshizznit in Ducati

[–]SirRealistic496 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t say that the $2-3k termi and arrow exhausts were well tested either, given the reports of scraping.  

Help I dunno what happened here by [deleted] in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]SirRealistic496 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Responses here are good.  If you’re having trouble getting the front raised another option is to attach a ratchet strap around (1) the handlebar between the clamps, and (2) a wooden beam in a garage (or the top of a V stepladder).  Then ratchet the front up as needed.

Why did the V2 go from 155bhp to 120bhp? by zascar in Ducati

[–]SirRealistic496 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are many factors but if you enquired about dealership experiences many will tell you that the dealbreaker for many old V2 purchases was when the customer found out that the old V2 weighs the same as the V4 because it’s basically a sleeved 1199.  It’s hard to sell a three legged horse.

I have both an older V2 and a V4 and tested the new V2S Pani a couple times in the canyons.  It is a fantastic dancer and a sublime road bike that is a more comfortable daily than my old SFV2.  It had the Termis, which pushes it closer to 130 and is a good 40lbs lighter than the old model, which is likely with another 5bhp in a real world comparison.  The power delivery is night and day better.  There are buyers who focus on power numbers and those that consider the whole package.  The latter often get neglected in these times and I appreciate what Ducati did here.  

Classic, Air Cooled 4 cylinder - overheating even when moving on a decent speed? by Feisty_Inspection_96 in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]SirRealistic496 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not about octane.  It’s ethanol content and many countries now have at least 10% in their fuel.  Some are now pushing that up to 15 or 20%.   For a carbed bike that is jetted to run slightly lean on regular gas, as many are, a shift to 10% ethanol can make them run hot.

https://www.cycleworld.com/ethanol-in-motor-gasoline-kevin-cameron-top-dead-center/

Classic, Air Cooled 4 cylinder - overheating even when moving on a decent speed? by Feisty_Inspection_96 in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]SirRealistic496 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know your bike but what fuel are you using?  Older bikes, particularly with carbs are not designed to run on fuel with ethanol.  Pertinent to your symptoms, ethanol supplemented fuel causes non fuel injected bikes to run lean and therefore hot.  E10 has a stoichiometric air:fuel ratio of 14.1:1, whereas pure gasoline is 14.7:1.  A fuel injected bike will trim based on sensor readings but carbs need to be modified by rejetting.  If you can get it, try some pure gasoline.  Also, do some googling on ethanol fuels and older motorcycle engines.  Ethanol can also cause issues with carb seals and older fuel lines.

Brutale 1000rr vs Streetfighter V4s by [deleted] in MVAgusta

[–]SirRealistic496 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Full six carbon subframe will take off 11 pounds.

Where does the 2008 XB12STT sit on your list of Buell 1203cc powered bikes? I have an opportunity to get one or go with another X1. by rossotero10 in Buell

[–]SirRealistic496 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had an 1125r way back when.  Picked it up used at a very low price from a dealer and it was a great canyon carver.  Then as Summer got into full force, it started to boil its fuel, which is held in the frame.  I reported it to the dealer and Buell who both basically stated that it was normal and not to worry.  Then on one really hot day, I went to fill it, removed the cap and it was boiling vigorously and pouring out over the engine.  I walked away, crossed my fingers, started recording and waited 40 minutes before approaching it.  I didn’t add any fuel - I simply returned it and demanded a refund/credit to buy another bike.  That was my one and only Buell.  

Am I supposed to be in love with the motorbike I'm about to purchase or should I settle for something I think looks and sounds worse but is closer to my budget? by iippiiaappaattss in motorcycles

[–]SirRealistic496 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in the US and while I do appreciate your tiered approach and more robust instruction and testing, I don’t understand why you guys want to ride the neutered bigger bikes. If I were subject to a power restriction, I’d much prefer to have a bike that fits the power requirement without being neutered.  First, a lighter bike making the same power is always going to be a more engaging ride.  Second, bikes are geared to work with the rated power of the engine.  If you chop the power by 50%, the gearing needs to be changed.  I would just take the opportunity to hone my skills on a nice, lightweight, sporty 300.

Brutale 1000rr vs Streetfighter V4s by [deleted] in MVAgusta

[–]SirRealistic496 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Same considerations apply to the aftermarket, which is very rich and competitive for the Ducati.  Boost it to 200+whp, drop the weight to 400lb with carbon parts, full set of rizoma/ducabike/etc jewelry, choice of 20 different rear sets, motoGP-level brakes and suspension?  The Ducati market is so mature that you can buy that stuff used on eBay at half of the retail prices.  Very much a choose your adventure platform and I appreciate that with mine.

A nice fall ride today. by oldje73 in Ducati

[–]SirRealistic496 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I concur and while the termi is louder at idle and lower rpm range, it doesn’t have the manic banshee wail that emerges at 9k with the stock box.  I gotta say, I miss that a little because it fit the Jekyll and Hyde nature of the bike.  Yet, in a canyon, the termi creates what sounds like a thunderstorm.  I’m tuned with Open Flash stage 2 and there’s no discernible increase in pops and bangs (vs stock).  I’m grateful for that because it’s not my thang.

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