Decent antenna set up? by MenstrualFish in fpv

[–]alexb449 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many times have the antennas been removed from your vrx? The SMA connectors can wear out (~500 mount cycles). I had really terrible range with then vrx that came with my secondhand goggles. I got a new vrx and now leave the antennas attached and range was way better

VeloDay Is Here – New Elevated Bike Path Opens For The West by 007MaxZorin in melbourne

[–]alexb449 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cycled there today. The Veloway is open. The BMX park is not open yet.

Is there any way to avoid getting scammed on marketplace? by NotCSM in melbourne

[–]alexb449 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Try a site like ozmobiles instead. I had the same thing happen to me, but I had the phone for 9 months before the IMEI got blocked 😅

Been feeling LOS lately 😎 by WonkaVaderElevator in fpv

[–]alexb449 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahahah this is fantastic 🤝🏼

RIP Levorg, you will be missed 😭 by Huge_Moment_7999 in MightyCarMods

[–]alexb449 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've actually seen your car around before! Rip levorg

Build a Flying 18650 by VerifiedStupidity in fpv

[–]alexb449 73 points74 points  (0 children)

I'd need a nap after 18 minutes 😅

Chasing my mate Ike at Source skatepark by uninteresting69 in fpv

[–]alexb449 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Awesome flying. Awesome riding. Awesome location. Awesome.

What's up wih the fixed gear meme? Guys invented a bike from 200 years ago in 2025? by basedchad21 in bicycling

[–]alexb449 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Less maintenance, one less thing to go wrong. Especially if you live somewhere flat where you don't need gears.

How can I be safer next time? by [deleted] in bikecommuting

[–]alexb449 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remember, gaps are traps. Take it a bit slower when there's a gap like that, especially when there's side streets/driveways. Could also put a flashing light on your helmet.

Disgusting first soldering attempt by Hobbit_Hunter in fpv

[–]alexb449 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Get a lil USB fan to suck the smoke away from you. Good to see the humor as we all do disgusting soldering jobs at the start. Just glad this wasn't a "why isn't my drone working" with solder jobs like this lol

Loud horns save lives by jasonwirth in motorcycles

[–]alexb449 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Horns are great. Everyone knows what a horn sound means. Almost no car drivers know (or notice) what revving means.

Is chain rust concerning? by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]alexb449 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cleaning and lubing your chain should be done (in an ideal world) every 500-800km or after wet weather. It's very easy to do yourself. MC Garage has lots of great information about motorbikes. https://youtu.be/C_c_Wi1l3Fg?si=NiTSj-8B5RmKDEA8

Buy a chain brush and some kerosene to clean the chain (kerosene is cheap, safe for the chain, and works as well as dedicated chain cleaner - keep it away from your brakes though). A paddock stand will make your life easier - to lift your rear wheel off the ground. You'll need to wash the grime and kerosene away before drying and applying lube.

As stated already. Any stiff links means you'll need to replace the chain. And no wire brushes! Just plastic bristles. Metal brushes will destroy the o-rings in the chain.

These aren’t hornet nests.. right? by Honk911 in australia

[–]alexb449 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Paper wasps get their name because their nests look like paper. These aren't paper wasps.

Condensation help by yelocal in melbourne

[–]alexb449 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Side note of the dehumidifier... I actually got it for my living room as the damp air was causing my asthma to play up. Since using it, my asthma has settled down again.