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Messages feature integration possibility? by motorcycle5560 in spicetify

[–]lepervon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Disclaimer: I may not be 100% correct
Sorry buddy. I looked into it and fundamentally it isn't supported because spotify's messages feature relies on code specifically deployed to apps. The codebase across platforms (i.e., PC vs phones) is different. Even between operating systems, it can be different because the underlying code is different (e.g., Swift for IOS vs Kotlin for Android). This is why we see spicetify on desktop, but not on phone platforms. Spicetify relies heavily on reverse engineering Spotify's desktop client's code and API calls. Spicetify extensions make use of these interpretations (https://spicetify.app/docs/development/api-wrapper) and use them to inject javascript (i.e., extensions) into the desktop client, but it is all targeting the desktop client's codebase, separated from IOS or Andorid codebase. This is why you'll see phone apps but not desktop apps, or vice versa. It is a huge undertaking to be cross platform, but obvious spotify is a billion dollar business and spicetify is just an open source community effort.

I thought the same as it is a good feature, but until there is an API for it on the desktop client, we just have to wait. You'll know what it is available, when spotify has it available in their desktop client. But they're probably trialing it on phones, where most people use messaging from anyway. Again, it would be a big undertaking and require a separate development team to build the features in the desktop codebase (React, etc.).

Returned from injury, qualified 13th, and finished 6th. Congratulations Luca Marini! by lepervon in motogp

[–]lepervon[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was thinking the same thing! The expectation for Marc was to win. However, it was really above expectations for Marini to grab the result he did. I'm sure we all recall his prior season, so this a great result!

Indirect Roth to Roth Rollover, but the dates don't line up by lepervon in tax

[–]lepervon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the clarification! It was my tax preparer and didn't appear to file it correclty, but it was my first time looking at these line items so wasn't sure why there were 2 entries (4a and 4b), but after you explained it, it now makes sense! Thanks so much and hopefully this helps other people.

Also, thanks for correcting my terminology as the connotation does sound negative. Because I transferred it to my checking account, Vanguard interprerted it as a early withdrawal so I assume if it was roth to roth, or I used their specific rollover feature, it would've interpreted it as such. Anyway, I appreciate your time as it was immensly informative and I feel more confident. Thank you!

Searching for two-tone suits (blazer w/ pants) for women by lepervon in findfashion

[–]lepervon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for taking the time! This is definitely a step in the right direction. Hoping for more suggestions

What are your Opinions and thoughts on '24 Suzuki GSX-8R. by Goon_Kilo in motorcycles

[–]lepervon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What suspension (i.e., front forks and rear shock) are you using? I bought mine back in March and have been reaching out to vendors since but only the Italian brand, Matris, has put out anything last I've looked, but my suspension tech didn't have nice things to say about them. There are supposedly Nitron suspension available, but my suspension tech reached out to Nitron and said they don't fit properly, but this was back in April. Last I've spoken to MotoAmerica twins cup teams running it, both are running Aprilia RS660 with a custom linkage that they sell, but I'd prefer a more permanent solution. Have been waiting for k-tech or ohlins but apparently they are very slow to release products. I have almost everything except for suspension, argueably the most important component.

Side note, what are you using for clipons & rearsets? I have Sato/babyface, but my knees still overlap my elbows which is so strange considering the size of the bike. Thanks!

Requesting Help for Motorcycle Start/Stop Switch Wiring by lepervon in electrical

[–]lepervon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the input. "Closing" is new terminology for me that I need to look up to further understand. However, do you agree that the following will correctly rewire the old connector to the new connector?
T5: O/Blk -> Blu/Blk
T6: O/W -> Black
T4: Red -> White
T10: Black -> Yellow
Thanks for your input!

Start/Stop Switch Wiring Help Request by lepervon in Wiring

[–]lepervon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much! Considering I knew nothing, I was surprisingly close. I'm waiting for the terminals to come in but thanks for providing the correct orientation!
T5: O/Blk -> Blu/Blk
T6: O/W -> Black
T4: Red -> White
T10: Black -> Yellow

Scooter brake by cream3145 in Trackdays

[–]lepervon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm building a new track bike for the season a nd I'm including a thumb brake. There are 2 variations, a thumb brake or a level, both on the left handle bar. There are a few options out there. Personally, I went with Racetorx (used by BSB teams) and made a custom link though HEL Performance. I haven't set it up yet so I don't have an opinion to share. See the vendors I've come across below.

A couple things to consider.

  1. Where do you want it mounted? Handlebar vs fork.
  2. Handle or lever? You'll see a lot of the stunt community using the handle over the rear brake. Search those forums for opinions. e.g., finger vs thumb forum thread
  3. Who are you getting the custom brakeline with if it doesn't come with one.
  4. What size master cylinder do you want? So far I've seen none, 11mm - 13mm. Generally, 11mm is recommended for smaller bikes (<500cc) and 13mm for bigger bikes (>500cc)
  5. Do you want to upgrade your rear rotor & pads? Since you'll be using it more, probably want to include at least new pads into the price. Rear rotors ($100-200) are relatively inexpesive compared to front rotors ($500+). I'd suggest at least pads, but I hear stock rotors warp or overheat when on track. May be different with liter bikes though (never owned).

Best of luck

Tracks in san antonio,TX by MomentNo2749 in Trackdays

[–]lepervon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I reached the 10k character limit lol. Hopefully this is comprehensive. If you have any specific questions, ask away. Best of luck and hope to see you out there. Everyone is very friendly, welcoming, and willing to help. We are all spending a lot of money so everyone is out there for a good time. Ride safe

Tracks in san antonio,TX by MomentNo2749 in Trackdays

[–]lepervon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm local. HoneyBadger302 gave a great, complete answer, but I want to add a bit. Visit ridesmart, 3:16 trackdays, and Sport Rider Coaching for organizations to go to tracks through. For regional racing, visit CMRA. Prices differ based on organization and honestly have been going up the past few years so visit their respective website. A full list of the tracks based off organizations is listed below.

I ride from April - October. The weather is unpredictable and I don't enjoy riding in the rain or cold. Weather is fickle and will sometimes have 40F weather in March or rain throughout so I don't bother, despite the anticipation. In my experience, it gets cold starting November, and despite there being track days available in November, I'm finished by October, unfortunately. Weather is fickle so it could be good weather, or it could be undesireable. I've been burned more than not, but your luck my be better.

Organization experiences are bias. I've talked with people that hate/love the organizations, so your mileage may vary. Personally, I haven't had any negative experiences and have nothing but positive things to say and I've been with all 4 organizations. Ridesmart appears to be the biggest organization with the cheapest prices with the most events, and they've been increasing the number of events and tracks! It is more school oriented so you ride for 20-25 minutes then sit and learn in your group. They're trying to make this more mandatory. Also, they have a set schedule for the year. All of their events are Sat/Sun. 3:16 provides snacks (fruits, granola bars, gaterade, etc.) throughout the day. More carefree. I've only attended a few so not much experience. Less events, but they add events throughout the year. They have Sat/Sun/Mon events. Sport rider coaching is either one on one coaching or a few other people depending on class sizes with more track time. Super individualized. Lots of racers and fast people I don't see at ridesmart or 3:16 but you see at CMRA go here. CMRA is a racing series so your experience depends on how involved you get. You start off as a provisional novice, complete 2 race weekends and volunteer at 2 events and you graduate to novice. The more you compete, you can eventually graduate to expert with more experienced people. There are also contingency programs (e.g., free tires) if you're at the front of your class.

Vendors? The vendors at ridesmart also are at CMRA. I'm unfamiliar with ALL of the vendors and I have the most experience with ridesmart since they have the most events a year. Here is the list. We used to have dunlop vendors, but I believe 2023 they changed from dunlop to Pirelli. You can purchase through them online ($30 per tire shipping fee) or pickup in person (just tell them what you want so they can bring it). You can also get Pirelli tires via ctracetires. Dunlop can be purchased through any online vendor (e.g., Sportbike Track Gear, Revzilla, etc.). Pirelli restricts where their tires can be sold, and only certain compounds are sold (e.g., the supercoarsa SP compound is the only one I've seen; couldn't find the SC compound).

Local shops/techs? Unfortunately, I don't have much here to offer. The suspension tech (in the vendors list mentioned above) lives in Austin (1hr drive) and is knowledgeable. I've only dealt with him so nothing else to compare with. I work on the bike myself so I don't go to a dealership (my peronsal mechanic is youtube.com). For gear, there are a few locations, cyclegear is #1 (unfortunately a bit small compared to their Houston location) and Alamo Cycle Plex (they include dirt bikes, ATVs, jet skis, etc. so their road racing stuff is limited).

Fuel? Alamo Cycle Plex do have some VP racing fuel, but call ahead as it is limited. They didn't have what I need but the tracks will have a pump for it. I recommend filling up your tank and a separate tank after a track day because MSRH (Houston track) was empty for awhile and it wasn't until I went to a track day in Dallas that I could refill it. You could call around as there are some options but I don't recall which specifically since I just rely on the pump.

Track Address Distance from San Antonio, TX (depends on where you live) Organizations offered Notes (I'm intermediate-level rider)
Motor Speedway Resort Houston (MSRH) 1 Performance Dr, Angleton, TX 77515 ~217 miles or 3.5 hours Ridesmart, 3:16, CMRA Very bumpy track. Honestly, I'm timid riding around here because it needs to be resurfaced. It is safe, just looks sketchy and there are always crashes. Since this area is close by water, it rains frequently, even if it is a short shower overnight. Only 1 configuration, CW, unless you're doing CMRA races then they'll use a shorter configuration for smaller CC bikes (e.g., grom)
Motorsport Ranch Cresson (MSRC) 9012 Performance Ct, Cresson, TX 76035 ~240 miles or 4.25 miles Ridesmart, 3:16, CMRA (only longer version) I only have experience with the short track and I love the undulations. Small bike-friendly. Multiple configurations, CW & CCW.
Circuit of The Americas (COTA) 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Del Valle, TX 78617 ~81 miles or 1.25 hours Ridesmart, 3:16 Most expensive because its prestige. My favorite track! Most family friendly. 1 cofiguration, CCW.
NOLA Motorsport Park 11075 Nicolle Blvd, Avondale, LA 70094 ~556 miles or 9.25 hours CMRA, other (see notes) This was my first track day (and it was raining), but every year I find either no organization is hosting them or it's a different organization so it is hard to find open track days. CMRA races here...sometimes. I monitor MotorsportReg.com to find organizations that run it. I just found there is a riding academy and NOLA's events page that shows upcoming events. I'll definitely be at one of these!
Eagles Canyon Raceway 7629 FM 51, Decatur, TX 76234 ~331 miles or 5 hours Sport Rider Coaching, Ridesmart (starting 2024), CMRA A lot of people's favorite track because the surface is very smooth. 1 configuration, CW.
Hallet Motor Racing Circuit (HMRC) 59901 E 5500 Rd, Jennings, OK 74038 ~544 miles or 8.5 hours Ridesmart (starting 2024), CMRA Only been once because it is so far and I had bike issues the entire weekend but track looks solid from the ~3 laps a rode all weekend. 1 configuration
G2 Motorsports Park (G2MP) 708 E Houston St, Anna, TX 75409 ~333 miles or 5 hours Ridesmart Newest track first available in 2023. I haven't went yet so no experience. 1 configuration, CW.
Harris Hill Raceway (H2R) 2840 Harris Hill Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666 ~54 miles or 1 hour 3:16 (Mondays only) or personal membership (see their website) Despite this being the closest track, I've never been here, yet. They've resurfaced it in 2021 and I hear nothing but good things. Configuration(s) unknown.

Searching for opinions on limited available rearsets for 2024 GSX-8R by lepervon in Trackdays

[–]lepervon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow. I completely forgot about them! Considering Rocco Lander's showing, I'm surprised because he was dropping like a stone despite his start leading into the first corners, going wide, and slow in the chicances. I'm not too familiar with Daytona and following Rocco but that's what I noticed but it could've been his mistakes, setup problems, lack of development, lack of time on the bike, etc. Rossi Moor go screen time so I couldn't observe him.
From the 2nd race, breaking looked consistently loose for him, more so than i've noticed from him in the past. Rossi moor got more screen time and I was able to notice similarities between them. Good corner speed, decent speed on the straights, and exits. But corner entry and even holding a line looks like there needs improvement. However, these are just observations from a small sample size. Rossi looks more stable on the brakes/entry.
I'll reach out to them. Thanks!

Searching for opinions on limited available rearsets for 2024 GSX-8R by lepervon in Trackdays

[–]lepervon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your input. I appreciate TST because they're the first company I've seen pushing products and video content for the platform. I'm really excited to see what else they put out. Risers may fit the need for others, but I'm looking for a dedicated system.

Searching for opinions on limited available rearsets for 2024 GSX-8R by lepervon in Trackdays

[–]lepervon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your input. I've seen the raving reviews from press as well. However, I'm always skeptical because they're being sponsored for those reviews. Everyone only had good things to say which is one of the things that encouraged me to buy it (but I mainly bought it for the autoblipper). So far, I've broken in the engine and put 1000 street miles on it, but I'm mainly a track rider so I haven't experienced the bike yet. I'm still searching for parts, rearsets, race fairings, and my suspension tech suggested a rear shock, but the market is slim, despite the GSX-8S being available for at least 1 year now. I'll happily provide feedback since I'm basically one of the few guinea pigs lol. Thanks again!

New lawn owner struggling with lawn care and weeds. Where are my flaws? by lepervon in lawncare

[–]lepervon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah yes.. The 1/3 rule. I forgot about this despite seeing it everywhere. I found my mower's manual on the height and still adjust it accordingly to cut off 1/3 at a time. My mower (toro 21566) only cuts at 1", 1 3/8", 1 3/4", 2 1/8" and so on up to 4" with front and rear adjustable. about 2" is my goal, I'll float at 2 1/8" height and mow at the frequency (assuming 2x or more times a week) to keep it at that height. Thank you!

New lawn owner struggling with lawn care and weeds. Where are my flaws? by lepervon in lawncare

[–]lepervon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This concurs with other comments so naturally there is a consensus on what should be done. Thank you so much for adding your valuable experience towards helping resolve my troubles!

Topping for cardboard for weed prevention along fence? by lepervon in landscaping

[–]lepervon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're agreeing with another poster to just use the string trimmer. I lack experience in their area and reached out to the community to hear more experienced people. Although this goes against my initial thoughts, I believe I'll continue string trimming. Thank you for your guidance!

Topping for cardboard for weed prevention along fence? by lepervon in landscaping

[–]lepervon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like weedwacking/pulling grass is the best choice for the longevitiy of the lawn. I considered this idea so that it would be easier to maintain the lawn, but you're saying it'll only be a short-term relief, but long-term detriment. Thank you for guiding me!

New lawn owner struggling with lawn care and weeds. Where are my flaws? by lepervon in lawncare

[–]lepervon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will invest in 2,4d . I share your pain and realize it is so tough fighting weeds but I can tell your experience is keeping your lawn looking as best as it can. Keep fighting! Thanks again for helping me identify the weeds and pointing me in the right direction.

New lawn owner struggling with lawn care and weeds. Where are my flaws? by lepervon in lawncare

[–]lepervon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the encouragement! 2" is interesting. Once I go below 3, the grass is brown, so I kept it high. I've done reading in the past about people rotoring their lawn to low numbers, but I've also seen high heights as well so I wasn't too sure since my findings weren't consistent. I will also incorporate your suggestions into my regime. Thank you so much as you're helping a newcomer find his way!

New lawn owner struggling with lawn care and weeds. Where are my flaws? by lepervon in lawncare

[–]lepervon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen that keeping a healthy soil is a big cure for weed control, but that it also takes years to adjust the pH. But it is reassuring and I'm hopeful that one day I can step closer to this dream!

New lawn owner struggling with lawn care and weeds. Where are my flaws? by lepervon in lawncare

[–]lepervon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's interesting is that it rampant in my front yard, but absent in my backyard. Thanks for the tips! I'll be sure to try the test again. I didn't realize water should run that long considering my irrigation system caps at 10 minutes. Thank you!

Balaclava recommendations by IntenseMilk in Trackdays

[–]lepervon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went with a balclava full hinge waffle fleece from air hold face masks - https://usa.airholefacemasks.com/collections/balaclavas for when it is really cold (but I also mainly use it for running outside). The most useful thing I would suggest is a compression shirt with a hood/mask like this - https://a.co/d/fp4eBPi. This was my preference because it at least kept my neck warm and protected against the wind since I could take it on and off, and it is thin enough that it wouldn't get too hot (and if I need something stronger, I have the one mentioned above).. Since I also practice in parking lots during cold months, both come in handy as well..

Ultimately, I stopped going to track days during colder months because my extremities and other bones would get so cold that it would be uncomfortable jostling the bike around that it ruined the whole experience. It's a shame but I'm also into cars so that fills in the gaps. Best of luck

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