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Lemmy through SDF is basically read-only now. Read interesting stuff, but open an account elsewhere if you want to reply. in c/sdfpubnix
[–] HighPriestOfALowCult 5 points 1 year ago

I was wondering the same.

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It's winter, talk about the rides you're planning (self.motorcycles)
 

It's been mild but Winter is finally here in the Northeast and snow is coming.

What rides are you planning?

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All BMW Internal Combustion Motos Are Currently "Do Not Sell" - Adventure Rider (www.advrider.com)
 

All BMW motorcycle dealer sales stopped except for their EV:

Following a recent quality analysis, BMW is pursuing measures to further evaluate the material used in a component of its motorcycle evaporative system, which may not have been produced to material specifications. As a result, BMW of North America is issuing a temporary, voluntary stop sale for all new and pre-owned BMW motorcycle models in dealer inventory, except for the CE 04.

Other coverage:

Cyclepedia - service manuals HD in c/motorcycles
[–] HighPriestOfALowCult 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I don't have first hand knowledge. I've heard the printed manuals are not great but that their online versions are good.

I've generally preferred buying the manufacturer's manual even though they're relatively expensive. Honda's manuals and their Common Service manual in particular were excellent. KTM's is just okay, disappointing after coming from Honda's and BMW's manuals, at least it gets the wiring diagram and torque specs right.

I've had mixed experience with Haynes and Clymer. They're better than nothing but the photos are not so good, they rarely cover differences between years, and make a lot of assumptions.

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Harley-Davidson recalls 65k motorcycles for rear shock fastener (www.nhtsa.gov)
 

Rear Shock Absorber Fastener May Break

A loss of tire pressure can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V591000

Manufacturer Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Components SUSPENSION

Potential Number of Units Affected 65,224

Summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2019 FLDE, 2018-2021 FLHC, 2018-2023 FLHCS, 2018 and 2023 FLHCS ANV, 2020-2023 FXLRS, 2022-2023 FXLRST, and 2022 FXRST Softail motorcycles. A fastener securing the rear shock absorber may break and allow the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the shock absorber fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 5, 2023. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0181.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Fairphone 5 Announced! in c/android@lemdro.id
[–] HighPriestOfALowCult 23 points 2 years ago

I just read the specs and there is an SD slot.

BMW CE 04: The Suit & Tie Rocket Ship (long term review) in c/motorcycles
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BMW CE 04: The Suit & Tie Rocket Ship (long term review) (lemmy.sdf.org)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by HighPriestOfALowCult to c/motorcycles
2 comments fedilink
 

One rider's long term review of BMW's electric maxi-scooter.

https://unfinished.bike/bmw-ce-04-the-suit-and-tie-rocket-ship

Starting a motorcycle driving course tomorrow. in c/motorcycles
[–] HighPriestOfALowCult 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I hear you. Taking the course again isn't a bad idea, skills you don't practice don't get ingrained and those that are get rusty.

As far as confidence, I'll let you in on a secret... I feel a little anxious before almost every ride and I've been riding since the 1980's. I have a routine of safety checking the bike and my gear before each ride that settles me, it doesn't take long. More than once I've cut short a solo ride or bailed out on a group because I wasn't focused or feeling it (rule #1, ride your own ride). I wouldn't worry about it.

Starting a motorcycle driving course tomorrow. in c/motorcycles
[–] HighPriestOfALowCult 1 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Good on you for taking the course, you'll do fine.

I took what was at the time the MSF BRC, basic rider course, after getting my license and riding for a year. I still do annual parking lot practice (turns, emergency braking) on my own to keep my skills fresh.

Who is riding this weekend? in c/motorcycles
[–] HighPriestOfALowCult 1 points 2 years ago

I took a 100+ mile loop hitting some easy backroads in the Mid-Hudson Valley. How about you?

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Who is riding this weekend? (self.motorcycles)
 

Weather is promising around here. Hopefully it's good near you.

What rides are you planning?

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GitHub - booniepepper/dt: dt - duct tape for your unix pipes (github.com)
 

If look you look closely, it's a little Forth-like interpreter under the covers...

Where are all the good stealth games? in c/gaming@beehaw.org
[–] HighPriestOfALowCult 2 points 2 years ago

DE:MD was great, I really hoped for them to finish the story. With all the horse-trading of the companies and IP, who knows if we'll ever see one.

Forth in firmware in c/forth@lemmy.ml
[–] HighPriestOfALowCult 4 points 2 years ago

I briefly used the OpenFirmware that shipped on Apple PowerPC-based Macs, CMD+OPT+O+F at boot would get you to it.

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GitHub - kragen/stoneknifeforth: a tiny self-hosted Forth implementation (github.com)
*Permanently Deleted* in c/android@lemdro.id
[–] HighPriestOfALowCult 1 points 2 years ago

I had no idea. I'm still on 7.0.x, I didn't even realize they were sold. It only has permissions for media and files.

This Phone is Nearly Perfect! (Zenfone 10) - MKBHD in c/android@lemdro.id
[–] HighPriestOfALowCult 1 points 2 years ago

My OnePlus 6t swelled and split in a year. OnePlus said it was unrepairable (it still worked) and offered me $50 toward an upgrade.

Replaced it with a Pixel.

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IG: food review $32 breakfast snack (Beacon) (lemmy.sdf.org)
 

Gauntlet Gloves in c/motorcycles
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Cave Mountain Music Festival at Windham Mountain canceled (www.timesunion.com)
 

Archive link

No festival at Windham this fall due to new ownership and on-going construction.

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The best Fourth of July fireworks shows in the Hudson Valley this year (2023) (www.timesunion.com)
 

Link at archive.org

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Iron Butt Rally 2023 – World's Toughest Riders (www.ironbuttrally.net)
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Kingston awarded $22M federal grant to redevelop waterfront (www.timesunion.com)
 

Also archive.org

The city will get a $21.7 million federal grant to revitalize its downtown waterfront and protect it from flooding related to climate change, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer’s office announced Thursday. The grant is the largest in Kingston’s history, according to Mayor Steve Noble.

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