Flying W Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 15 hours ago, Blueblade said: I learned years ago that lemon Pledge works wonders on dirt bike plastic, especially on black/dark gray items like cables/hoses, similar to tire treatments...but it isn't greasy/slimy, and it repels dust too. Been using pledge for decades! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Flying W said: Been using pledge for decades! Really... How can you stand the taste? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying W Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 14 hours ago, The Fat Unicyclist said: Really... How can you stand the taste? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 On 10/19/2019 at 5:57 AM, Han Vo said: . Its similar to Harleys loud pipes. They have loud bikes so drivers notices them Which is nonsense since the noise is transmitted to the back of the motorcycle through the exhausts so you only hear them (too loudly) when they are either already right besides you or in front of you. They only do it because they like the noise. The "safety" aspect is just an excuse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUC Custom Power-Pads Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 1 hour ago, ir_fuel said: Which is nonsense since the noise is transmitted to the back of the motorcycle through the exhausts so you only hear them (too loudly) when they are either already right besides you or in front of you. They only do it because they like the noise. The "safety" aspect is just an excuse. NO, that is nonsens. When I am on the road with my Buell, everyone can hear me within a radius of a few hundred meters, no matter in which direction, no matter whether he is sitting in the car and listening to music loudly. If he were deaf, he would at least feel the vibrations and think of an earthquake. I think you have a different idea what we mean by a loud exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unventor Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) On 10/20/2019 at 3:09 AM, The Fat Unicyclist said: Really... How can you stand the taste? So you tested it too? since you refer to the taste..... Edited October 21, 2019 by Unventor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 8 minutes ago, buell47 said: NO, that is nonsens. When I am on the road with my Buell, everyone can hear me within a radius of a few hundred meters, no matter in which direction, no matter whether he is sitting in the car and listening to music loudly. If he were deaf, he would at least feel the vibrations and think of an earthquake. I think you have a different idea what we mean by a loud exhaust. I've been motorcycling myself for years, and I am in cars being passed by motorcycles. You hear them the loudest next to you or when they are in front of you. I wonder how much scientific proof there is for that "loud pipes save lives" excuse to blare extreme loud sound from a motorcycle nonsense. Yeah it's very cool that it literally hurts your ears when one of those things pass you when you are on foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 https://www.spauldinginjurylaw.com/2018/06/04/loud-pipes-saves-lives-myth/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUC Custom Power-Pads Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) The sound was the main reason why I started riding motorcycles again at all. Without sound I wouldn't be riding a motorcycle. I even have sensitive ears after a blast trauma, but a loud exhaust doesn't bother me. Rather, I think it should be forbidden to switch on the sirens of the police, ambulance and fire brigade when people are in the immediate vicinity. As long as this is allowed, I don't see myself as a troublemaker. 8 minutes ago, ir_fuel said: https://www.spauldinginjurylaw.com/2018/06/04/loud-pipes-saves-lives-myth/ Not all motorcycle accidents are caused by an oncoming vehicle, so a general statement is nonsense. I have done my own study over a period of 35 years and that comes to a different conclusion. So, we should leave it at that and not abuse Marty´s thread again. Edited October 21, 2019 by buell47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, buell47 said: The sound was the main reason why I started riding motorcycles again at all. Without sound I wouldn't be riding a motorcycle. That has nothing to do with safety 5 minutes ago, buell47 said: I even have sensitive ears after a blast trauma, but a loud exhaust doesn't bother me. Rather, I think it should be forbidden to switch on the sirens of the police, ambulance and fire brigade when people are in the immediate vicinity. As long as this is allowed, I don't see myself as a troublemaker. They have a reason to make a lot of noise (in all directions), unlike motorcycle exhausts. 5 minutes ago, buell47 said: I have done my own study over a period of 35 years and that comes to a different conclusion. Ah yes, the scientific approach ... 5 minutes ago, buell47 said: So, we should leave it at that and not abuse Marty´s thread again. If anything, an euc making sound to make yourself known is a lot more useful than on a motorcycle, as the speakers are on the sides (not to the back), speeds are a lot lower and people are outside walking (not inside a car with closed windows) so you are not riding away from where you make the sound as fast as on a bike. For some people it can be more convenient to do that and have people turn to hear "what's that noise" than to constantly have to say "excuse me" to pass pedestrians safely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_bike_kite Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Personally, I hate listening to other peoples noise. If pedestrians are always in your way then perhaps just riding a little to fast for the conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unventor Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Well this is sort of sidetracking @Marty Backe's original thread, don't you agree? Waiting for Marty to post some new exciting adventures with his KS16X....and EUC bodyguard feedback. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Marty Backe Posted October 21, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Unventor said: Well this is sort of sidetracking @Marty Backe's original thread, don't you agree? Waiting for Marty to post some new exciting adventures with his KS16X....and EUC bodyguard feedback. I've been swamped with my 7-days of Southern California riding activities. We had 19-riders on Day 1, riding ~60-miles. We're having a great time. Yesterday (Sunday, Day 2) there were four of us riding KS16X's as we climbed 4500-feet to the top of Mt Wilson. Mine, with the bodyguard and its grippy sides, made it easier to push up the steep inclines. I continue to be impressed with the 16X for trail riding of all types. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unventor Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 41 minutes ago, Marty Backe said: I've been swamped with my 7-days of Southern California riding activities. We had 19-riders on Day 1, riding ~60-miles. We're having a great time. Yesterday (Sunday, Day 2) there were four of us riding KS16X's as we climbed 4500-feet to the top of Mt Wilson. Mine, with the bodyguard and its grippy sides, made it easier to push up the steep inclines. I continue to be impressed with the 16X for trail riding of all types. So the EUC bodyguard was not that bad a suggestion after all? I know you prefer to keep wheels free of padding, but I think you of all would super ideal customer for it. I am in the process of trying to talk myself out of ordering an EUC bodyguard for my KS16X, or at least postpone the order.... but finding it harder and harder to do. So I hope @The Fat Unicyclist doesn't read this. 😇 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Marty Backe Posted October 22, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2019 16 hours ago, Unventor said: So the EUC bodyguard was not that bad a suggestion after all? I know you prefer to keep wheels free of padding, but I think you of all would super ideal customer for it. I am in the process of trying to talk myself out of ordering an EUC bodyguard for my KS16X, or at least postpone the order.... but finding it harder and harder to do. So I hope @The Fat Unicyclist doesn't read this. 😇 In this case, I think the bodyguard enhances the looks of my 16X. What do you think? 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unventor Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 15 minutes ago, Marty Backe said: In this case, I think the bodyguard enhances the looks of my 16X. What do you think? It looks very cool, which is probably hard in the California heat🔥😉. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Marty Backe said: In this case, I think the bodyguard enhances the looks of my 16X. What do you think? I like it 👍 so you got the sticky iron on pad in place I'm sure you'll be doing a review so i won't ask to much😁 the bodyguard looks good and when you drop it it don't clunk when it hits the ground😊 Edited October 22, 2019 by stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvoKnvl Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Marty Backe said: In this case, I think the bodyguard enhances the looks of my 16X. What do you think? Does your stand cause the bodyguard to lift off the bottom where the Kelvar piece is supposed to go over the bottom of the case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patton250 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Very cool. Where do you get a bodyguard for the 16X? I’d love one for my Nik+ too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvoKnvl Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 19 minutes ago, Patton250 said: Very cool. Where do you get a bodyguard for the 16X? I’d love one for my Nik+ too. They are from roll.nz. I believe they only make them for KS wheels at this time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUC Custom Power-Pads Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Very nice Marty. Maybe you can add a picture with Ambient lights on? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 16 hours ago, EvoKnvl said: They are from roll.nz. I believe they only make them for KS wheels at this time. Kevin (roll.nz) is receiving a shipment of Gotway wheels so that they can design bodyguards to fit the Tesla, MSX, etc. So Gotway versions are coming, but not soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 16 hours ago, EvoKnvl said: Does your stand cause the bodyguard to lift off the bottom where the Kelvar piece is supposed to go over the bottom of the case? Yes, the stand that I have does interfere with the bodyguard. But Duf is making 16X stands which are wider. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Marty Backe Posted October 23, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2019 18 hours ago, stephen said: I like it 👍 so you got the sticky iron on pad in place I'm sure you'll be doing a review so i won't ask to much😁 the bodyguard looks good and when you drop it it don't clunk when it hits the ground😊 I know you have the blue version. Nice huh? Yeah, Kevin gave me a prototype with the grippy sides. After testing it climbing 4500-ft the other day I can tell you that the side material works just as I had hoped - perfectly. Big thumbs up. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblade Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 43 minutes ago, Marty Backe said: Kevin (roll.nz) is receiving a shipment of Gotway wheels so that they can design bodyguards to fit the Tesla, MSX, etc. So Gotway versions are coming, but not soon. I was wondering when that was going to happen! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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