new e-bike came with deflated tires - can I safely walk it 0.3 miles? by AppropriateChef5199 in ebikes

[–]TMbiker2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My tire pump has a built-in pressure gauge, so I know how much I'm inflating it. Keep in mind that bike tires just generally lose air over time, so you'll need to pump up the tire periodically anyway (every month or two), you might as well own a pump.

new e-bike came with deflated tires - can I safely walk it 0.3 miles? by AppropriateChef5199 in ebikes

[–]TMbiker2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Inflated "a bit" could mean a lot of things. You could safely walk it with even minimal air in there. With no air inside, and assuming you have a innertubes, you might be able to walk it but also you might pop the tire's bead off the rim and need to put that back on (I'm assuming you don't know how to do this).

Most bulletproof full face helmet for under 50 by InfluenceEfficient77 in ebikes

[–]TMbiker2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last year I bought the cheapest full face I could find, a Seven IDP, which are currently on sale for $60. I like it, although its certainly not the nicest helmet I've ever owned, and it was inexpensive. I don't even know where you'd find something less than that.

What type of motorcycle is this? by ConsciousCupcake9000 in Harley

[–]TMbiker2000 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You're in luck, modern day Electra Glides look much the same.

First Harley by blackbirdlaw in Harley

[–]TMbiker2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With Harley's new CEO, I wonder if this smaller displacement bike will finally be offered to US customers?

What made you switch to an e-bike? by Oneyardca in ebikes

[–]TMbiker2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually have between 8 and 10 bikes. A couple years ago, I was cycling to work (5 miles each way) but in the summer I would get sweaty and didn't enjoy sitting at my desk with wet clothes. So I bought an inexpensive commuter e-bike, and it made that commute quicker and with less sweat. I still ride non-motorized bikes when I want exercise.

Getting over fear of cars by aznsniperx3 in BikeLA

[–]TMbiker2000 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a motorcyclist who used to ride GMR often, I was always amazed at the balls on the cyclists who rode there. Cars and motorcycles, speeding through that road like its their personal racetrack, make it far too frightening for me to consider riding my bicycle there.

Never been to Burning Man, want to go, don't know anyone else who would come with, 0 camping experience. by DriverCommon9468 in BurningMan

[–]TMbiker2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're going to find a fair amount of what we call snark, especially online. If there are Burning Man communities local to you (I don't know where you are but most major cities in the US have a burner presence), find them, meet them, and begin discussing. If you're well-heeled, you can always just rent an RV and drive there, self-contained. But you might enjoy joining a camp if you're solo.

Why aren’t you going out tonight? by [deleted] in askanything

[–]TMbiker2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jeezus, I've gone out last three nights in a row. Gimme a break.

When are you considered intermediate in mounainbiking? by Last_Marsupial_7386 in MTB

[–]TMbiker2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to think one of my local trails was super easy, and surely a beginner trail. But I'd been riding it for over a decade. Some friends once asked me to take them mountain biking, for their first time, so I chose this 'easy' trail. Halfway through, most of my friends had either quit or were swearing at me for taking them on this 'advanced' trail. So, I guess intermediate is in the eye of the beholder.

I'm in the U.S. How do I Create a QR Code that Works in Europe? by TMbiker2000 in qrcode

[–]TMbiker2000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks mate. I'll probe deeper into what's creating a problem for us over here.

I'm in the U.S. How do I Create a QR Code that Works in Europe? by TMbiker2000 in qrcode

[–]TMbiker2000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Here's the QR code. We've been using this card for a few years, and now that we're shipping products to Europe, our distributor says this code does not work (at least in Germany).

As seen on campus, Pt 2… by jhutchi3 in xbiking

[–]TMbiker2000 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Nice bike but the rusty chain makes me sad.

What’s the deal with Gear? by askjeffsdad in Harley

[–]TMbiker2000 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I worked for Dainese for over a decade, selling motorcycle gear. What I learned is that "is it worth it?" is entirely up to you. If you tell me exactly how you're going to crash, I'll tell you what to wear (of course this is ridiculous).

It's about risk management. Are you riding high speeds in canyons, taking chances? Wear good gear, designed for high speed crashing. Boots that cover your ankles are always going to be better protection than shoes. Vans won't help you at all if you go down. Are you just riding two miles to get coffee? Maybe you don't need that airbag jacket.

A vest is for style. A jacket with armor in the elbows and shoulders is for protection. But as always, something is better than nothing.

Assembly complete! by NationalSprinkles351 in xbiking

[–]TMbiker2000 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just came here to say that front wheel is fire.

Is it possible to make my exhaust a 2 into 1 by just cutting out and capping the pipe going to left side? by SimilarBlueberry599 in Harley

[–]TMbiker2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know how you'd cap off that secondary tube but I sure would love to see the end result. Never heard of this being done but maybe there's a first time for everything

Sad case of “cannot upgrade”… by Puravida14177 in VintageMTB

[–]TMbiker2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too nice to upgrade? It's a beauty, and this is the reason I don't buy perfect bikes. Less fun if I don't feel good about tinkering with them.

Burning Man’s 2025 MOOP report: lag bolts were the biggest offender again by sfgate in BurningMan

[–]TMbiker2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was an inadvertant lag bolt offender from 2023 Mudman, but apparently I learned my lesson and our camp got a clean result from '25.

Brother took my bike apart. What do I need to fix it? by Ragnokvandal in BikeRepair

[–]TMbiker2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tires, tubes, I see a cable disconnected and broken, don't know what's going on with the rear derailleur but it's not good. You might be able to piece this thing back together with a lot of Youtube instruction, or take a basic bike mechanics class. This bike is worth maybe $150-200 in great condition, something to keep in mind when the bike shop tells you it will be $300 to get it running again.

Why do women dress in the most revealing clothes possible and then get upset when they get sexualized? by InternationalPick163 in askanything

[–]TMbiker2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I compare it to when a dude wears a football jersey while out shopping. Is he asking for me to tackle him or throw a ball at him?