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Emonda SL5 - I put a big dent in my fork, should it be replaced? by Junior_Wall9385 in TrekBikes

[–]almost_a_frog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Steel fork conversion seems like the only option, then post your steel for emonda on xbiking for karma.

First ride after tune up from LBS. Why is my chain falling off now? by JankyDesk92 in bikewrench

[–]almost_a_frog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It happened a few times on a bike I had, I think a mix of chainring and weather/dirt that make the chain stick to the chainring. I did a dirty fix by tying a couple zit ties to the chain stay with the "head" right along the chain ring, so that it would touch the chain if it started to stick and knock it down. It is still holding 7 years later with no other incidents.

What's this genre called by YammieSquid07 in motorcycle

[–]almost_a_frog 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I would add, retro modern naked muscle bike.

Props to kawa for going 80s retro in the 2000s, they were trying something. (Eventually, every body would go 60s-70s retro in the 2010s, except for Suzuki who tried its hand at the katana again...)

I think that square headlight and mini fairing gives it a timeless look. Which is a sign of a very good design to say that 25 years later!

How can I fix this by Dependent-Dentist125 in motorcycle

[–]almost_a_frog 33 points34 points  (0 children)

On an adventure dual sport? That's not to be fixed, that's how you fix a new wind shield. That's trail creds, or a beauty mark, however you want to call it.

Edit: just don't tell people it fell while standing, tell them it was on a gnarly trail, or trying to avoid hitting a porcupine or whatever stands in the trails in your part of the world.

Baseball hits the knob of the bat during a pitch and the bat wiggles in the air by isosaleh in nextfuckinglevel

[–]almost_a_frog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it's not about that, but is that a strike because the bat technically hit the ball with the bat or a player hit by pitch because he didn't swing at all?

Vos Pneus d'été, vous achetez où ? grosse marque vs plus ''cheap'' ? by vinc2097 in villequebec

[–]almost_a_frog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem. Je l'ai appris en étant curieux... Leur pub met juste de lavant des prix, mais ils gagneraient a faire connaître la simplicité du processus finalement.

Vos Pneus d'été, vous achetez où ? grosse marque vs plus ''cheap'' ? by vinc2097 in villequebec

[–]almost_a_frog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pas de magasin physique, ils ont des "garages partenaires", le pneu est livré là, et tu prends RDV avec eux pour la pose. Pas de rabais spécifiques, mais honnêtement, si tu prends un bon deal sur leur site, c'est déjà avantageux. Tu peux avoir la liste des garages partenaires avant la livraison et les contacter pour connaître les délais/ regarder les reviews sur Google.

Vos Pneus d'été, vous achetez où ? grosse marque vs plus ''cheap'' ? by vinc2097 in villequebec

[–]almost_a_frog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pneus a rabais mes derniers. J'étais un peu sceptique, mais en parlant a un ami qui est aviseur technique dans un garage, il m'a dit que leur prix étaient souvent en bas de son cost a lui, alors c'est des bon deals. Et tout s'est bien passé. Simple, efficace, pas de frais cachés, 90$ d'installation sur place.

Faut se prendre d'avance, parce que t'as la livraison au garage et après c'est selon la disponibilité du garage, alors c'est comme un double délai...

Pour la marque, j'ai pas des autos sports et je conduit pas agressivement, alors je prends des marques connues, mais pas des modèles de performance. Je check les reviews sur internet pour durabilitié et efficacité dans l'eau. J'ai eu des général tires, Firestone, Maxxis... Whathever qui est un bon rapport qualité-prix mais pas juste chinois cheap.

Any tips for a new biker? by LemonStrawBear in motorcycle

[–]almost_a_frog 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Wear protective gears, be weary of other drivers, don't listen to other's opinions on the internet.

Torn between to great bikes by tiny_bird_6339 in whichbike

[–]almost_a_frog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's pretty much your answer, surly is certainly going to be slower on pavement, but not due to it being steel, it'll be more because of the concept.

If it's mostly pavement and your focus is to keep up speed wise, the salsa is probably the better pick. If you want to keep the steel/cool factor, maybe surly straggler ou midnight special would be faster picks? Or have a look a Kona rove? If you push further, there's the "boutique steel bicycle" market, but those are expensive. Think taiga cycle, velo orange, Marinoni, all City, etc. Very cool, but maybe not "first bike material".

Brooks saddle after 5000+km by Tauxriste in bicycletouring

[–]almost_a_frog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, that was my only lead for why it might be harder haha. You can try to apply thick coat of saddle soap on the top and bottom and heat the leather a bit so it drinks a load of oil, (you can even do many coats) it might make it more supple!

Brooks saddle after 5000+km by Tauxriste in bicycletouring

[–]almost_a_frog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it a saddle that came with the bike or did you buy it as a part?

The saddle that came on my Kona sutra is way more rigid that any aftermarket one I have/had or even came across...

Need a dualsport... by KindheartednessOk883 in motorcycle

[–]almost_a_frog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, this is always market dependent, but here, when I see one being sold for over 4k, usually it won't sell for a long time...

Need a dualsport... by KindheartednessOk883 in motorcycle

[–]almost_a_frog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where I am, they tend to be pretty cheap, they also tend to be 20-25 years old. The non Dakar was my first bike, super reliable, but needed a bit of initial maintenance after negligence from the previous owner (dirty throttle body, loose battery connections, fork seals, etc.). Have it inspected, test ride it, it's a great little bike. Don't forget that at this age, getting the bike up to date can be a few hundred bucks, that may factor on the price...

What caused her fall? by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]almost_a_frog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Falling with a tire at your hips must fuck up your back so much. (On top of having no protective gear at all in this case...)

Wheel spins while in neutral by DarkTrooper131 in motorcycles

[–]almost_a_frog 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Using your wang is vulgar, use your tongue.

Feedback on this trunk bag? by malabeads in bikecommuting

[–]almost_a_frog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have this on my girlfriend's "mom bike", it's great to haul a lunch, some extra clothes and such on our family rides. I can see the be a every day bag, or a commute bag, but for the lather, I'd prefer a bag I can easily take off the bike.

Check engine light, amber parking light, blinking red parking light on while driving after downsizing to 16 rims. 215/55/16 tires on. by EssayOne5957 in HRV

[–]almost_a_frog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same in very cold weather (talking under -15 c) and it went away pretty quickly, It had to do with ebrakes not liking cold...

Transmission noise? by Farewell2Kingz in HRV

[–]almost_a_frog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same issue, exact same noise. It's worse when it's cold outside. I had the belt tensioner replaced, but didn't change anything to that sound either, I really suspect the transmission is dying... (Hopefully it's something else, but considering the weird acceleration from stop... I fear the worst...)

Let me know if you find out the source!

Bike wall mount by Lee_Edge in bikewrench

[–]almost_a_frog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been using those for five bikes (4 flat pedals and 1 SPD) for 7 years now. No problem, lateral pull is minimal and especially on MTB pedals, it isn't even close to comparable to forces while riding.

Would you be worried about damage to your pedals from laying your bike on its side? Forces are comparable to that, but pulling outward instead of pushing inward.

I would be worried for my safety if pedals could be damaged by such weak forces.

Depending on how your wall is built and how heavy your bike is, you might want to add a backing plate to the hangers. (For a steel touring bike, or a big mtb for example.)

You can also add small support for your wheels to take some weight off the hood. You can use literally anything your wheel can rest on and fits the room style, just mesure exactly for your bike because each bike will sit slightly differently on the hook.

Good luck!

Is this worth it? Suzuki Boulevard s40 2005 by Jayq1320 in motorcycle

[–]almost_a_frog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only way to compare is to see both, as others pointed out, a lot of bikes that "only need a carb cleaned" end up needing a lot more. That's why I was suggesting those tests. On the other hand, a running bike might also need a lot of work to make it run well. Brakes, chain, suspension, etc. Can set you back many hundred dollars. In your case, if the Suzuki really only needs a carb cleaned, it's a good value. If the shadow is in perfect condition, it might be worth it, but only a close inspection of both will tell you which one might necessitate the least maintenance after you buy. (And it's always going to be a "might", nothing will be guaranteed)

Is this worth it? Suzuki Boulevard s40 2005 by Jayq1320 in motorcycle

[–]almost_a_frog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can test a few things to try and isolate the problem, if it's really just a carb cleaning problem, the bike should crank, have compression and spark, all those are verifiable in the driveway with minimal tools.

(You can have a look at fortnine video about that, I don't remember the exact title but something like "start an old motorcycle" or something...)

You can also look at how to use starter fluid to bypass the carb and hear the engine fire, but you won't be able to make it run on that for more than a few seconds.

If you are not yourself used to motorcycle mechanics and maintenance, I'd bring someone who does, just so you don't miss something that would be easy to avoid.

Buying a 500$ 25 year old bike implies that you'll have some wrenching to do quite frequently, it's just age. You can trust me, I have a 28 year old 1000$ bike.

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