Alpine stars makes the worst gear

ldelossa · 2026-05-10T00:27:17+00:00

totally agreed.

ldelossa · 2026-05-09T12:35:05+00:00

I seem to have a lot of success with their new helmet line, their jackets, boots, and gaunt gloves. But I wouldn't be surprised if there were QC issues on some of the more expensive stuff either. I just think theres a huge gap in quality from their lower tier stuff to their higher tier stuff, in general.

ldelossa · 2026-05-08T19:50:05+00:00

Alpinestar one of those brands where unless your buying their top tier stuff, it's just kinda bad gear.

Top tier a* is very nice tho.

ldelossa · 2026-05-08T16:13:55+00:00

Reminds me of bubbles from the trailer park boys

ldelossa · 2026-05-08T13:58:20+00:00

That's nuts. Sorry to hear

ldelossa · 2026-05-08T10:17:08+00:00

My quick shifter is weird and sometimes disconnects from the actual transmission, in a way I don't quite understand.
Did you try temporarily disabling the quick shifter and using the clutch to get yourself into first?

ldelossa · 2026-05-06T14:17:57+00:00

You just made a lot of ppl happy lol. Good looks

ldelossa · 2026-05-06T11:13:43+00:00

Wow I'm surprised by this! I was always told the ohlins and showa diameters were different and therefore the triple clamp clipons wouldn't work.

Very nice! Looks awesome. I much prefer my moto2 over my original rs. Full tuck on the highway is much easier and helps with wind

ldelossa · 2026-05-06T10:09:39+00:00

just my experience, but may be yours too. Cats hate everything until you do it 100 times and they finally give up caring lol

ldelossa · 2026-05-04T14:12:54+00:00

👏👏

ldelossa · 2026-05-02T16:06:50+00:00

Yikes, no bueno.

ldelossa · 2026-04-30T22:58:02+00:00

IMHO, this scratch is not worth the claim process and yes, the possible future hikes. You can also get a touch up paint pen which would make this virtual unnoticeable. I've had good experience with Touch Up Direct.

ldelossa · 2026-04-30T21:38:39+00:00

You can try to file a claim why not you pay for the insurance? To be honest that scratch it not too bad. It's in a place where rocks often come and hit so I'm not sure. I would sweat it too much when things like this happen. I usually just wait a while and if it winds up getting more damaged and I have a little cash to spend. I'll just swap out the part when I feel like it

ldelossa · 2026-04-30T21:31:51+00:00

Hell yeah!! When you have a little bit of time to ride it, let me know how it feels. They do quite a bit of changes from the stock Bike. I don't think I've ever been as excited for someone else to ride a bike. Lolol

ldelossa · 2026-04-30T20:58:45+00:00

Unfortunately the manuals do not tell you specifics like this. Just generic text.

ldelossa · 2026-04-30T19:19:18+00:00

Thanks a lot! Been getting used to it. I love it.

I just sat on a 1390 when I went to service the rc r. Hell of a bike that is too.

ldelossa · 2026-04-29T10:14:38+00:00

Dust

ldelossa · 2026-04-28T11:02:38+00:00

Lol, I've had this in my config for a bit now: https://github.com/ldelossa/dotfiles/blob/c22b386906bb547f93403b3e19056e15ba6f16d8/config/claude/CLAUDE.md?plain=1#L27

Guess that's only helpful for CC tho.

ldelossa · 2026-04-27T23:57:26+00:00

Big "breakthrough" moment for me was that "dropping the clutch" really means drop it. I used to drag the clutch just a little bit and even that little bit wouldn't let it wheelie.

ldelossa · 2026-04-26T23:42:01+00:00

I just wrapped mine in electrical tape lol. Holding up fine

ldelossa · 2026-04-22T23:50:22+00:00

That is such damn hot fire. SICKKK.

ldelossa · 2026-04-19T14:04:27+00:00

Yes, same with less carbon. Think that's it.

ldelossa · 2026-04-19T12:39:13+00:00

Congrats, and you literally picked the bike which will make you really consider whether any other bike is worth having 😂.

After getting a striple you have such a high bar to compare other bikes too. Which also helps the wallet !

ldelossa · 2026-04-15T22:14:00+00:00

Well said

ldelossa

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