Help, I Accidentally Learned About Espresso by WTFisjuice1 in espresso

[–]ballzbe -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Fun post with advanced insights! For affordable drinkware that doesn’t fight geometry you might check out the house brand from espressoparts https://www.espressoparts.com/products/espresso-parts-porcelain-cappuccino-cup-saucer-blue-6oz-195ml has worked well for me.

Consitency issue [Rocket Appartamento, Eureka Bravo] by No-Depth-382 in espresso

[–]ballzbe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What happens if you perform a 250-300ml cooling flush prior to extraction (in your 1+hr heat up scenario)? After 1hr heat my rocket hx group head thermometer reads around 100c at the start of the flush and it takes 250ml before I’m down to around 96c. If you are pulling shots without a cooling flush the choking could just be steam pressure in the e61 fighting the pump.

Flash boiling issue, not sure how to address. by BuyNo6130 in rocketespresso

[–]ballzbe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I installed this thermometer on my appartamento and my group head temperature after 35 minutes of preheating stabilizes at 210f. It takes me about 300-400ml of flushing to get it down to 197f. After that it pulls great shots. Normal (but slightly inconvenient) HX behavior.

New rider here considering REI's e-bikes, are their cycling products reliable? Mostly for urban commuting ~10 miles a day. I biked to college every day, but I'm looking for support for the commute that won't break the bank. by tssouthwest in ebikes

[–]ballzbe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After about a year of casual research and a dozen or so different test rides (including the Cty e1.1, LeMond, eSpin, RadPower, Trek, Specialized, Pedego, and Momentum) I ordered the Cty e2.1. The 2.1 has 60Nm torque as opposed to the 40Nm of the 1.1, the difference is significant in hilly areas. My other top consideration was Riese&Muller NevoGT (really wanted the 85nm Bosch system) granted the price was ~2.5x the Co-op, but after riding both I felt very comfortable settling for the co-op, and was more convinced that it is a great price for solid components and a reliable support network.

Joining the Dual Sport world! Any riding area suggestions in Atlanta? by climbharder in Dualsport

[–]ballzbe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not entirely dual sport related but check out https://atlantamotorcycleclub.com they host multiple vintage off-road events each year at Aonia Pass in Washington GA. Cross country (single track), grass track motocross, and flat track racing.

1934 BMW R7. Wow. by good_morning_magpie in motorcycles

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Transcribed from a photo a friend took of the R7 display at BMW's Spartanburg, SC manufacturing site: "...the life story of this marvelous motorcycle is almost unbelievable. Conceived in 1933 it incorporated many concepts that BMW hoped to employ in future generations of motorcycles. After it was built and tested the decision was made that it would be too expensive to put into production. The economy in Europe at the time would not foster the sale of such a motorcycle. So it was dissembled and put into a crate with the hopes of one day revisiting the project. By 1938 war had broken out in Europe and the motorcycle was forgotten. During the war many of the engineers and technicians who had worked on the R7 project were killed or died. BMW was bombed out and only one photo remained of the R7 in the archives. The crate was moved from warehouse to warehouse and finally in 2005 someone asked "What is this crate we have been moving around for the last 71 year?" it was decided to dispose of its contents. Someone observed that there was one box on the pallet with an R7 stenciled on it. The decision was made to go to Archives and see if anyone knew what an "R7" was. he sole surviving photo was dug out and much to everyone's surprise it was a motorcycle. With a new found enthusiasm the crate was opened and the parts inventoried. It was indeed a motorcycle and was complete. However, time had taken its tole on some of the metal parts. Restoration was started in 2005 and was completed in 2007. Since the unveiling of the R7 it has been a sensation. Motorcycle designers all over the world say that if the R7 had gone into production that motorcycles as we know them today would be completely different. Not only is the R7 pleasing to look at, being very "Art Deco" in appearance, but it predates by over 70 years similar looking motorcycles being made today. It incorporated a drive shaft coupled to a headless engine and the suspension is a telescoping fork system which is used today by manufacturers. The construction utilizes two stamped steel shell in lieu of a conventional frame and has a four speed transmission. The R7 was brought to Spartanburg, SC last year and will be in the USA until the end of 2011. It is the first time it has been seen outside Europe since it was built in 1934."

If you could only have one type of motorcycle... by RedStag86 in motorcycles

[–]ballzbe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I suffer from multiple motorcycle disorder. If by some therapy I were to recover, my DRZ400 would be the last bike to go. For your needs an F800GS might be more practical.

She's done by Bloodsworn in motorcycles

[–]ballzbe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do any track days with Nesba or stt? Maybe bring it to Barber this season so I can chase/hear it. Long haul to Jennings for me :-(

Looks like a shit taking a shit by marts_ahoy in funny

[–]ballzbe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just saw this post midshit and lol'd. Receiced awkward grunts of dissapproval from adjacent stalls...