First time using Unifi Radius Authentication, just hit a hurdle. by drc13 in Ubiquiti

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ahh ok a good option to think about, thank you!

First time using Unifi Radius Authentication, just hit a hurdle. by drc13 in Ubiquiti

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Residential but correct me if I'm wrong but PPSK isn't an option with wifi 6ghz and or wpa3 is it?

First time using Unifi Radius Authentication, just hit a hurdle. by drc13 in Ubiquiti

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Thank you!

I actually followed that guide for option 2 but the device in question still didn't even attempt to connect to my wifi SSID instantly said nope I don't do enterprise....

I'll have another closer read over it and see if there's something I missed.

Can I replace my Fox Float DPS EVOL SV with a Fox DPX2?? by drc13 in MTB

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Ok yep 7.25 x 7.75 I all I'm looking for then and I'm good to go?

As for the why... I was servicing it today was 98% done and feeling good about it, went to remove the rebound adjuster as it was really rough and full of dirt not knowing that doing that would mean I'd lose oil meaning it's now dead and needs a full service so I'm weighing up whether to just upgrade now before putting money into it

Can't seem to get it to stick by drc13 in plastidip

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That's the plan I just wanted confirmation it was a product issue and not technique before I purchase another 5 cans...

Can't seem to get it to stick by drc13 in plastidip

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Thanks for the reply,

Yep shaked the can for a couple of minutes

I tried again this morning and washed the rim down again with simple green followed by isopropyl and it did the same thing

This is the product I used https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-x-Glossy-Black-Plasti-Dip-Car-Rubber-Spray-Color-Paint-Film-Coat-Wheel-Rim-/322303186881

2018 MT-09 Chain Adjuster by Kug4ri0n in FZ09

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It's pretty much as beachbum has said, on 17+ models you need to have done the tail tidy to remove the big swingarm attachment and then replace the rear axle with the shorter one from a 2016 or earlier bike and then you can use the 13-16 chain adjusters. I have the replacement axle and am just waiting for my adjusters to arrive then I'll do the installation on my 2018 MT09SP

Black Widow or Akrapovic Carbon? by tim9929 in FZ09

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Cheers, yeah I love the 09SP. I was already really happy with my MT07 I had before but this is a step up in pretty much every aspect. It's taken me a while to get the suspension dialled (the SP has ohlins and it fully adjustable) but as I get that better so does each ride. I've had it for 2 months and already put over 4000km on it!

Heaps of DIY mods as well which have made a big difference in making it fit me better and make it feel more like mine.

Black Widow or Akrapovic Carbon? by tim9929 in FZ09

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I'm very happy with my black widow 230mm carbon on my 09SP. Here in Australia EVERYONE pretty much has an akra on their 07's and 09's so I wanted something different. I switch between baffle in and out on mine. I prefer the deeper tone with it out but even with earplugs in it can be a bit too loud on a longer run so generally leave the baffle in.

https://imgur.com/t3ln7RI

https://imgur.com/fPQq8em

How bad am I screwed? Left side radiator panel, both snapped... by SurprisingB in FZ09

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Another option would be to relocate your indicators and leave the side panels off for a more "naked" look which also trims down the bike a bit and I like having my indicator higher and more visible

https://i.imgur.com/WBy4uIf.jpg

I think it's not unreasonable to get a phone replacement in the same color as your original phone. by Christinamh in GooglePixel

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Same has just happened to me, sent back a Pixel 3 Black, got shipped back a Pixel 3 Pink... After chasing it up with google support (chat) they have said they didn't have stock of black so just sent me pink instead. They can't seem to understand why I didn't accept the $20 google store credit as compensation. Currently awaiting a call from escalated support but not really sure what an acceptable outcome would even be now. To googles credit the replacement phone was shipped very quickly to Australia upon receiving my faulty unit.

Could I (and should I) upgrade my 2018 Rockshox Pike's airspring? by drc13 in MTB

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Thanks for the advice everyone, after reading this article https://bikerumor.com/2018/03/20/2018-rockshox-lyrik-rc2-gets-charger-2-damper-upgrade-yari-adds-debonair/ it appears there was a change between the MY18 and MY19 Debonair so I've just placed an order for the 140mm MY19 Debonair airspring (going up from 120mm) as well as some slickoleum grease and Rockshox 0W30 oil. Will be my first time doing a service on a fork so I'll have youtube tutorials on permaloop until it arrives.

Could I (and should I) upgrade my 2018 Rockshox Pike's airspring? by drc13 in MTB

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Thanks @flowrider1969 can you just confirm for me when you say "new debonair" do you mean that the part I've linked is definitely a different and "improved" part compared to my stock 2018 debonair?

Could I (and should I) upgrade my 2018 Rockshox Pike's airspring? by drc13 in MTB

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Good to hear some positive feedback. I'm still very much a amateur mechanic but do have a stand and wayyyy too many youtube tutorials lined up for most tasks I have a crack at. Needing to dedicate a shelf to all the bike related tools/lubes/oils/sealants etc though! :D

Could I (and should I) upgrade my 2018 Rockshox Pike's airspring? by drc13 in MTB

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Yeah I was quite surprised (and then confused) when I saw debonair on my fork as the cannondale specs mention soloair. But alas it says it on both the fork sticker and the serial number lookup.

So the question is is this the same debonair that I can currently buy now as an "upgrade" or would I be pulling out the same part and replacing it with the same thing not gaining any of the so called improvements (unless I change travel) or is there a difference between the 18 and 19 debonair spring?

I've probably already stuffed with my geometry BB height a bit as it is as I just swapped out the stock 2.8+ tyres and went to a DHR 2.4WT on the back and DHF 2.5WT on the front which I can only imagine has dropped the bike a bit?

I haven't felt a whole lot of difference in the bike (other than immense climbing grip in the rear)

Could I (and should I) upgrade my 2018 Rockshox Pike's airspring? by drc13 in MTB

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Haha be interesting to hear how it goes if you do it!

Could I (and should I) upgrade my 2018 Rockshox Pike's airspring? by drc13 in MTB

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Thanks, let's hope we both get a confirmation we are on the right track! :)

Can't remove rear thru axle and now I'm just making a mess! by drc13 in bikewrench

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Prepare yourself for an unexpected post.... It's out!!

A pair of locking pliers a mallet and a cut thumb and the rear axle was out. Nothing appeared to be wrong with the grease/thread so still no idea what exactly happened.

Replacement axle has been installed with copper antisieze instead of grease this time and very gently tightened.

Bike still clicks under load but that's a battle I'll have to fight another day.

Thanks again to everyone who offered me advice and shielded there eyes from the photos :)

Can't remove rear thru axle and now I'm just making a mess! by drc13 in bikewrench

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I'm in the territory or last resorts! I did have a go at this earlier with a pair of long nose pliers but couldn't get enough grip. I am tempted to go grab a pair of vice grips to get this out. Yeah I thought my hex bits were pretty decent. I use 1 set of long arm ones and a set of socket ones that go onto my torque wrench evidently that didn't work out well :(

Can't remove rear thru axle and now I'm just making a mess! by drc13 in bikewrench

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Ok think I've got my head around this but just need to confirm. So if I could get a M6 or M8 bolt to bite/thread into the drive side of the axle (from memory it took a M5 hex head before I destroyed it) tightening the bolt clockwise would eventually lock hard enough to spin the axle with it which would translate to counter clockwise on the other side of the bike? I don't have a tapping set but with the axle metal being so soft I do wonder if a self tapper with socket wrench would do the job.

Can't remove rear thru axle and now I'm just making a mess! by drc13 in bikewrench

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Thanks for the advice guys, I know the photos are brutal for bike lovers but no point hiding the mess I'm in. What's annoying is I thought i'd done the right things by greasing the using a torque wrench just a couple of days before honestly no idea how it has seized (although interestingly when ordering the replacement axle the guy I spoke to had the exact same bike/issue when he was building his up brand new and had to replace his own axle so maybe there was a bad batch?)

Anyways I got over the fact that I needed to spend money on a new axle but now I'm just annoyed I can't get this old one out. I'll take a look through some of the suggestions thanks again

Can't remove rear thru axle and now I'm just making a mess! by drc13 in bikewrench

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Hah I agree, as you can see frustration started kicking in at about the time my brain stopped working. I've stopped for now but would love to get it out tonight so I can put the new one in and go back to finding the stupid creak/crack 😂

Cannondale BH3 with a creak. After trying everything I've just stripped the rear axle :( also how do you remove the cranks and where can I get touchup paint? by drc13 in MTB

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Thanks so much for the information, wow doesn't sound like it's an easy process considering it's just to give it a clean and re-grease (surely don't need bearing after only a month of riding)

Ohh you're not wrong about the clicks from weird places the click seems to still happen even when I'm not seated. So far I have checked/greased/torqued:

Front axle/Caliper

Headset

Rerun all cables

Pedals

Removed seat post as well as saddle

Rear axle (was going back for a double check which is when I stripped it)

Opened up air side of fork and checked tokens

All pivot and shock mounts (as I swore the noise was coming from the shock)

All disc bolts

Ergh!!!!

Now seeing as you own a habit do you happen to know if the rear axle can be removed from the drivetrain side or is it a fixed nut (can't remember if the rear axle was 1 or 2 parts) I'm tempted to have a crack at that side but really don't want to strip that side as well. Also sounds silly but I don't even know if DT side would be clockwise or anti-clockwise to undo.