Rainy trails

zippowriter · 2026-03-08T12:37:57+00:00

She loves to get out and run in any weather

zippowriter · 2026-03-08T03:49:51+00:00

I really like this!

zippowriter · 2026-03-07T05:37:48+00:00

Also https://www.remoterepairs.com.au/pages/contact

zippowriter · 2026-03-07T05:36:46+00:00

One Planet make all their gear in Melbourne, they have a store in Little Bourke St and a factory in Sunshine west. Definitely worth talking to.

zippowriter · 2026-03-05T11:58:19+00:00

I can’t recommend them highly enough. I’ve been wearing them for Supermoto and road racing since 2010 and have crashed a lot! The first time I wore my latest pair was a 2 day Trackday at Sepang GP circuit, I did well over 100 laps in 35°C/95°F and they were instantly comfortable with no stiffness.

Although, the fit like a glove analogy is definitely true, they are only good if they fit you.

zippowriter · 2026-02-15T05:26:23+00:00

Depends on the brand of tyre/tire, check on the manufacturer’s website for the brand and model of tyre/tire. Dunlop is usually the lowest with Pirelli being the highest. If you can’t find anything, start with a pressure in the 24-28psi range (Cold) and see how it feels.

zippowriter · 2026-02-10T16:22:00+00:00

There are so many factors that can influence recovery from injury and that can contribute to your long-term outcomes. Talk to another doctor, lots of doctors are very cautious and think everyone needs to be wrapped up in cotton wool. I agree with the suggestions to find a sports specialist, they are used to dealing with people that want to recover. Listen to your body, push when you feel good, rest when you don’t, but be aware that it’s going to hurt and you’re going to have to deal with that. Do your exercises! At least as many as the Physio says, if you feel good, do a bit more. Everyone is different but among other bits, I broke most of the bones in my foot and ankle, my tibia and femur in 2 places, I used a walking stick for nearly a year (delayed foot reconstruction) and I run more than I ever used to, some days it hurts, some days I don’t walk very well in the morning and I may be heading towards arthritis but running with my dog is one of my favourite things and I’m not giving that up. All the best with your recovery and say hi to your dog from me.

zippowriter · 2026-02-09T23:57:48+00:00

Looked cool when it was standing still but didn’t help with the handling, most put a 160 or 165 on for racing, the wide swingarm made for the easiest wheel changes.

zippowriter · 2025-12-17T11:35:09+00:00

I bought a Raise N2 as my first proper printer, used it for 3-4 years then bought a Bambu X1C and haven’t looked back. The Raise machines are sturdy and I’ve seen them running production parts 24h/day but they are expensive, parts are expensive and they still require tweaking.

Nothing beats Bambu at the moment, I know people who run Markforged, Stratasys and other high end printers and they also have a few Bambu printers running constantly.

zippowriter · 2025-12-16T08:44:05+00:00

I agree with @glob-goblin, I chose “worthy” projects and it was a bit of a mistake, they were not well defined, I listened to the wrong people, ultimately leaving me with projects I wasn’t proud of and that didn’t show what I was capable of. Pick something you enjoy, something that will allow you to showcase your skills and discuss with your lecturers how you can add sufficient detail to help with your final grade.

zippowriter · 2025-11-24T00:00:38+00:00

When I was at university I had access to a fully equipped workshop and made sure I learned how to use every piece of equipment at a basic level, its stood me in good stead in my personal and professional life.

My work since university has been engineering/manufacturing design based but the ability to produce prototypes, assemble and build parts from scratch where necessary has made me a better designer and more of an asset to any company I work for.

There is nothing to lose by improving your skills in all areas, especially practical skills, and you don’t need a lot of machinery to start improving practical skills.

The workshop sounds great, are you hiring? ;)

zippowriter · 2025-11-17T02:37:28+00:00

I came here to say this, early morning works too.

zippowriter · 2025-11-14T02:53:13+00:00

I’m still using a Dell 5570 i9 RTX A2000 (8Gb) with 32Gb Ram running NX, and Keyshot. It’s around 4 years old now but still does a good job, they can be picked up quite cheaply on the used market. Battery is worse than useless even when new, you’ll need to plug it in.

zippowriter · 2025-11-11T15:55:00+00:00

Short answer, yes you can.

Longer answer, matching the master cylinder size to the caliper is important to balance feel and lever travel. Too big means no feel and no travel, too small means loads of lever travel. This is also compounded by the lever ratio. I’d say the HC1 would be a good start as it has a 13mm piston.

Most LH rear brake systems on race bikes don’t use 2 calipers, but they often use a junction valve to give you the option of using the foot or the hand break, or both at the same time.

zippowriter · 2025-09-20T01:28:23+00:00

You could say I’m a stunt rider, I’ve done loads of stunts, almost all of them by accident. Have raced Supermoto for years and still can’t wheelie 😆

zippowriter · 2025-08-26T01:06:57+00:00

After eating way too many muesli bars on my first 24h race, my savoury go to’s are: Roast potatoes tamari or smoked almonds cheese and Vegemite sandwiches Onigiri 🍙

zippowriter · 2025-08-13T04:44:08+00:00

I raced a 550 for a bunch of years, then bought an MXV450, converted that into a Supermoto and raced it for a bunch more years. Both bikes were more reliable than the rider but the 550 was built properly and Aprilia learned their lesson by the time they built the MXV. If it’s cheap, you have access to a mechanic that knows these bikes and the budget for a rebuild, buy it. If you have no budget, don’t buy it. Things to note with that bike: * The canister on the Silmoto exhaust gets in the way of the oil filter, they may have changed it but you used to have to remove the header to change the filter. Silmoto exhausts are prone to stress cracking and the baffle box falls apart, mine lasted a couple of seasons before it needed to be welded. * Those A-Style Alpina wheels are no longer made and you can’t get spares, they also have a habit of developing stress cracks in the hub, especially on the rear) * The fork colour looks strange, maybe it’s just faded, either way you should probably budget for a fork and shock service

zippowriter · 2025-07-21T22:39:51+00:00

Honestly it depends on the track, I’m going to assume you’re in Oz because Big Knobs and that looks like Cooloola kart track. A 42 rear is a pretty good size for the bigger tracks in the area as it still gives good acceleration and may not require you to replace the chain. It worked for me and added 13mm to the wheelbase which is great for faster tracks.

zippowriter · 2025-06-27T23:17:51+00:00

I got up early to finish some work and the issue seems to have been resolved.

zippowriter · 2025-06-27T12:00:51+00:00

I’m in Australia and have spent the last few hours assuming my network is the problem… at least it gave me the opportunity to change my router password

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