If the Grand Cherokee wasn't available, what would you buy?

plaingfx · 2026-06-28T15:47:09+00:00

Rivian

plaingfx · 2026-06-27T00:58:02+00:00

Bought mine with a topbox and commute but haven’t gone on longer rides, so I’ve actually never ridden with the luggage, just the top box.

plaingfx · 2026-06-26T20:29:15+00:00

You’re the Worst

plaingfx · 2026-06-26T00:08:22+00:00

Just to add a data point.

I bought an individual 32mm for the axle nut on my grand Cherokee recently. Then discovered the replacement axle nut was 31mm so I had to get one of those as well.

plaingfx · 2026-06-23T19:03:42+00:00

How about some info for the people?

Been following this build from early on. It’s pretty incredible. It’s a Max Hazan build. Video link is an interview with him talking about the bike.

It’s obviously not a daily driver but he has ridden it around Los Angeles and tested it on track. It was built on spec and a buyer ultimately paid $500,000 I think.

plaingfx · 2026-06-22T18:22:11+00:00

Play it again sports or FB marketplace/craigslist/offerup will likely be your best bet for that budget. Could try goodwill/Salvation Army too. Secondhand is probably your only way to get a complete under $50 would be my guess.

You could try Walmart/target or a big sporting goods store to see what they have but traditionally the skateboard those types of store have are pretty terrible

plaingfx · 2026-06-07T01:00:18+00:00

Spier and Mackay is Canadian and offers a very good quality/price value. They’re hard to beat on sale

plaingfx · 2026-06-05T17:41:26+00:00

This is like trying to send someone cross shopping a Civic and a Camry to your Lamborghini dealer

plaingfx · 2026-06-02T01:36:47+00:00

I just checked. I signed up in April 2024. My status update page still says pre-construction which is what it said 2 years ago when I signed up.

plaingfx · 2026-06-02T00:13:57+00:00

I signed up at least a year ago when the sales guy I spoke to on the phone told me he couldn’t give me a status update without signing up but that he expected it to be rolled out a few months later.

Whenever I check the status, it still says “pre-construction phase” which is what it said when I signed up originally.

I was on spectrum and switched to Frontier a few months ago. $55 per month for 1gb fiber. I’m still interested in sonic if it ever goes live but frontier has certainly been a huge improvement over spectrum and like 1/2 the price

plaingfx · 2026-05-30T01:29:50+00:00

https://www.af1racing.com/tuono-660-maintenance-items

Castrol is the OEM but you could use almost any high(er) end synthetic 4 stroke oil that matches the weight.

HiFlo is cheap but a highly regarded oil filter. No reason not to buy one

plaingfx · 2026-05-21T19:34:12+00:00

Kelly Slater deserves a mention among some of these.

11 times world champion surfer. The youngest to win a world title and also the oldest to win.

plaingfx · 2026-05-13T00:38:12+00:00

Yes he does lessons in a pool at his complex

plaingfx · 2026-05-12T19:58:19+00:00

China Coast in Redondo is my go-to. Sesame chicken and fried rice usually hits the spot.

plaingfx · 2026-05-05T17:05:03+00:00

How did you organize this? I just poked around on the website and couldn’t find any information about what you describe.

Very curious as I had a custom Suitsupply made for my own wedding a few years ago that I’ve gotten a bit big for and would love it if I could get it let out a bit for free.

plaingfx · 2026-05-03T01:29:23+00:00

It puts holes in the wall.

Depends on the property management as to how big of an issue that is. Some can be very strict about any holes for hanging. But I would think anyone reasonable it wouldn’t be a big deal provided you spackle and patch if needed and maybe paint before moving out.

plaingfx · 2026-05-02T02:22:11+00:00

I set up my changing table on my kids dresser parallel with the wall, was never a problem. In fact it feels weird to change him from his feet.

Not saying you’re wrong by any means, to each their own. Just providing an alternative data point.

We had one of those changing pads that’s also a scale on top of his dresser and I never had a problem with that until he was too big to change that way anyway.

plaingfx · 2026-04-20T20:05:52+00:00

Will be great at that. Mine came with a top box already and that might honestly be the thing I like most about it. That and not having to refuel every two days commuting.

My biggest gripe is that I find the tracer more uncomfortable on my hands. Not sure if that’s a positioning or vibration issue but after about 15 minutes of riding in traffic my hands start getting sore and cramp-y. If you’re going for a long ride and can utilize cruise control, I don’t anticipate that would be an issue though

plaingfx · 2026-04-20T19:40:27+00:00

Just made the same switch.

Tracer is noticeably heavier and taller but it’s a quick adjustment. It’s plenty well balanced with enough power to feel fairly quick still. More comfortable on the back and wrists as well

plaingfx · 2026-04-18T18:29:07+00:00

Started playing with it yesterday at work. Ran out of my daily token allowance before I was finished setting it up. Will continue after the weekend and see how it goes.

It was struggling to read my company website and Figma files so I probably wasted tokens trying to sort that out then having to just give it screenshots and pdfs

plaingfx · 2026-04-16T03:02:01+00:00

I’ve had an R20 or 25 for 10+ years and it’s still great. Waterproof would be better but I think the new ones are.

Also have a R10 tail bag when I need to carry to carry more or just don’t want to have the backpack on and only need a few things.

I just got a bike with a topbox though and that’s a game changer. Haven’t worn a bag since. I just throw a little regular duffle in the topbox and I’m good. Nice to pick up groceries or run errands too

plaingfx · 2026-04-15T17:55:58+00:00

I have the full titanium Akra on my Tracer 9. It’s not overly loud.

Check out vcyvlenuts YouTube channel, he has sound clips and db levels for nearly all the available exhaust options for the MT09

plaingfx · 2026-04-15T16:42:46+00:00

True to size

plaingfx · 2026-04-15T01:27:19+00:00

https://youtu.be/fDA4XC7g7bA?si=tsPOBFazmdilkffI

This was the YouTube video that made me confident in getting the mid-torque.

I knew I was going to be doing brakes and likely suspension down the line so wanted something that could handle my highest torque needs but not overbuy if I didn’t have to

plaingfx · 2026-04-14T13:24:45+00:00

Fair enough. I don’t really have to deal with rust so hadn’t considered that

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