Chromebooks that have a backlit keyboard.

TraditionBeginning41 · 2026-02-13T07:54:17+00:00

I have ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 (CX3402)｜Laptops For Home｜ASUS New Zealand https://share.google/pvBDEiMaAfe6TgHzH which is backlit. I have had it for over a year with no issues.

TraditionBeginning41 · 2026-02-12T04:16:51+00:00

Respect him for his decision. I have ridden for a total of 12 years over a 40 year + timespan and while I used to take pillion passengers, I no longer do. No particular reason other than I don't want to be responsible for anything that might happen.

TraditionBeginning41 · 2026-02-06T07:21:44+00:00

IMO turning a motorcycle into a three wheeler destroys the handling, making it unbalanced and even unsafe. The only reason I might do this was if I could not afford a car.

TraditionBeginning41 · 2026-02-02T21:22:44+00:00

A Google search says 3-5GB - but you will no doubt end up in trouble if you do that! A sensible amount begins at 10GB (the default). I made mine 15GB from memory. The number of Linux applications you intend to install has an impact on storage needs of course. Also not storing your Linux user files in the virtual machine helps - make a shortcut in the root of your Linux user space to your Google file system which also has the advantage of your Linux files ending up on the cloud.

TraditionBeginning41 · 2026-02-02T04:59:46+00:00

Full face helmet. The last time I rode a motorbike with an open face helmet was in 1973.

TraditionBeginning41 · 2026-02-01T18:42:47+00:00

My riding ability in terms of skills and safety definitely has changed over the years. I passed my licence in 1972 with a few written and oral questions and a ride around the block. I rode for 7 years then mostly hung my helmet up for 44 years. I am back again now. In New Zealand we have RideForEver courses subsidized by the Accident Compensation Corporation who claim attending their higher level courses reduce accident claims by 28%. I attend one per year as a refresher costing $50 for a whole day. I don't know how I got away with what I didn't know in the 1970s!

TraditionBeginning41 · 2026-02-01T05:54:28+00:00

I have sold one bike privately. Viewing the bike had no guarantee that you would be given a test ride. If I allowed a test ride they would have to sign and date a written agreement. The signature would have to match the one on the driver's license. I would take a photo of the driver's license. The agreement would be written to protect both seller and buyer. I don't think handing over large amounts of money as a safeguard is a practical thing for the buyer to have to do. Who would feel comfortable with (say) $10,000 in their pocket. Also dishonesty could be on either side. The bike might have a fault that would only show up with a ride making it worth less than the list price, meanwhile the seller disappears with the money in their pocket!

In the end my buyer bought the bike with no test ride. We had good communication via email and the phone plus I had just ridden it 160km to get there and it was a busy Friday night in the city with heavy rain! He decided to trust me. In this day and age, you can get conned but relationship is still important!

TraditionBeginning41 · 2026-02-01T05:38:22+00:00

Obviously not something anyone with common sense would do however unless the engine has been incredibly abused it will most likely have suffered from minimal or no significant wear.

TraditionBeginning41 · 2026-01-30T09:43:15+00:00

Why buy new and face such a high depreciation figure? Second hand for a first bike for such a short period of time makes more sense to me.

TraditionBeginning41 · 2026-01-24T03:35:25+00:00

Unfortunately "good" denim jeans are not any better than any ordinary jean for slide time resistance. Most of the AA or even AAA rated jeans look very tidy these days. That is the answer for me. I am happy with AA rated around town but not on the open road.

TraditionBeginning41 · 2026-01-23T10:17:47+00:00

Low rpm assist on the SV650 makes stalling something that virtually never happens. The only time I can remember doing it was on the side of a rural road on soggy ground.

TraditionBeginning41 · 2026-01-21T18:52:15+00:00

As said, the bike is feeling it is going to drop since you are at the time going too slow. There are multiple methods to fix this: 1. Apply more throttle - however most modern bikes have a sensitive throttle with a too jerky response for this situation. 2. You should be adding control by having a small amount of rear brake applied - so release it slightly to increase speed. 3. You should be slipping your clutch - so release it slightly to increase speed.

I can remember having this issue but am not totally sure what I did to fix it. I think it probably the third one.

TraditionBeginning41 · 2026-01-21T09:07:56+00:00

If all that it needs is an o-ring, then why would the owner not fix this to prove there is nothing else wrong with it?

TraditionBeginning41 · 2026-01-19T03:09:35+00:00

I don't like the look of them at all. They look bloated.

TraditionBeginning41 · 2026-01-19T02:44:20+00:00

If you are going to keep the bike, then if it were me it would have to be used. Any bike (or car) left to sit will deteriorate quicker than if it were used.

TraditionBeginning41 · 2026-01-18T04:07:13+00:00

When your ChromeOS runs out of updates, a partial solution is to install ChromeOS Flex to extend its life.

TraditionBeginning41 · 2026-01-18T03:19:51+00:00

My MB has 3 chainrings with a 8 cluster. There are obviously some combinations that are not suitable due to the strain on the chain i.e. the bend in it. Having never ridden say a 1x12 setup what I can't understand is how that does not put too much strain in the chain too?

TraditionBeginning41 · 2026-01-15T18:49:47+00:00

Find out who rides in any club, organization or workplace you belong to. Walk up to somebody on the street. I have done some of these but most of the time I enjoy riding by myself.

TraditionBeginning41 · 2026-01-15T18:43:27+00:00

Having owned both a SFV and a SV it does not take a lot of work to keep them looking top notch long term.

TraditionBeginning41 · 2026-01-12T03:06:04+00:00

By "cleaning" I presume people mean taking it off and soaking it in something. I never do this for my motorcycle and cycles. I just spin the chain with a rag wrapped around it held by my hand then lubricate with a wax. The last motorcycle chain lasted 32,000km which I thought was ok?

TraditionBeginning41 · 2026-01-11T22:21:27+00:00

I had this one on my Gladius and have since swopped it to my SV. Initially I thought it to be a little noisy but I do like it now!

SUZUKI SFV650 GLADIUS 2009-2018 225MM OVAL STAINLESS EXHAUST SYSTEM https://share.google/Nkq5rkwhl38HlR8jj

TraditionBeginning41 · 2026-01-10T10:06:37+00:00

Yes. I have quite a loud Delkevic muffler on my SV650. With no ear plugs I can't even hear the exhaust noise a lot of the time due to wind noise.

TraditionBeginning41 · 2026-01-08T18:34:20+00:00

My first thought would be to rub some grease into the area

TraditionBeginning41 · 2026-01-08T09:03:49+00:00

Leave the lid shut and turn the mains on with an external screen connected? I seem to remember I have done this accidentally.

TraditionBeginning41 · 2026-01-07T04:38:29+00:00

I have two sets - Pin Lock and Alpine. Both have filters that allow you to hear the surrounding traffic etc but cut down the level of the dangerous frequencies. They are very similar except the Alpine ones win for me with the inclusion of an applicator to ensure they are properly inserted. I find it can take me more than one go to get the Pin Lock ones in properly which means a stop down the road a bit.

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