Order of KAI Official Hang Out; Good Times & Joyous Knives

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bad_juju said:
I'd pay :D

Dbags I suggest starting on something easier to learn on! Have you ridden before, dirt bikes or anything? You can get it a lot of troule really quickly. I have been wanting a Speed Triple or MV A Brutale for awhile but haven't been able to justify it yet :grumpy:
I also like the big boy Duc Monster!
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The Triumph is a beaitiful machine. Like it better than the Ducati actually. Aprilia also makes a decent naked bike. Tried to talk the wife into letting me get an FZ1, but that didn't go far.
 
Hmmmm, bit of an odd thing is happening with my 0560CBCF...I emailed ZT, hopefully it's an easy fix.

Btw, I'm still on the quest for the perfect flashlight.
 
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Good luck with the light search. After a few dozen I just lowered my expectations and went with a Streamlight.
 
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sticktodrum said:
Hmmmm, bit of an odd thing is happening with my 0560CBCF...seems the blade is loose around the pivot. I'm hoping it's just the pivot bolt being small and not the pivot hole in the blade being the issue. I noticed it when comparing it to the other 0560CBCFs I handled. When closed, there's movement parallel to the spine, and in the semi-open position, there's looseness at the pivot. On the others, no looseness at all, totally solid. The looseness makes it feel really weird when it deploys, and has this weird sound that just sounds like metal smacking itself around. Doubtful that it really harms the knife, but meh, shouldn't be there anyway.

I emailed ZT, hopefully a handful of pivots will fix it. I'd rather not send it in and have to tape up the blade with "do not sharpen" all over. :p


Good luck getting it squared away Mario.
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sticktodrum said:
Hmmmm, bit of an odd thing is happening with my 0560CBCF...seems the blade is loose around the pivot. I'm hoping it's just the pivot bolt being small and not the pivot hole in the blade being the issue. I noticed it when comparing it to the other 0560CBCFs I handled. When closed, there's movement parallel to the spine, and in the semi-open position, there's looseness at the pivot. On the others, no looseness at all, totally solid. The looseness makes it feel really weird when it deploys, and has this weird sound that just sounds like metal smacking itself around. Doubtful that it really harms the knife, but meh, shouldn't be there anyway.

I emailed ZT, hopefully a handful of pivots will fix it. I'd rather not send it in and have to tape up the blade with "do not sharpen" all over. :p

Btw, I'm still on the quest for the perfect flashlight.
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Wish I was having that problem:(


What lights have you been looking at? I've got a bunch. And can make some good recommendations.
 
Honestly you should get a cheap used ninja 250 for your first season of riding, sell it for about what you paid for it a year later and then get the bike you want. You will learn the fundamentals easier and be a better rider for it.
 
roy06 said:
Was that #725 that I sent you Mario?
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I just checked, and nope. It's not the end of the world though, I'm sure it'll work out. :)



whateatsrabbits said:
Wish I was having that problem:(


What lights have you been looking at? I've got a bunch. And can make some good recommendations.
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Functionally, the Zebralight SC52 is pretty perfect, but three samples in and their lenses are just terrible. Never ever get clean, ever. Streaks, dust like crazy. Always some dust on the reflector too. Never had that issue with any Foursevens or Olight or any other light.

I tried the Preons, not for me. Not bright enough. Quark Pro series is functionally ideal, but the 2x battery models are too big for regular pocket carry. I have a Quark Pro QPL with the XP-G2 on the way, but I'm wary of the clip. I'm not against bezel-up carry at all, doesn't bother me, I'm just concerned about the amount that sticks out. That said, I know I can pop the bezel open and perhaps put the deep carry clip in it's place. If not, I still have some suspension clips.

I used the Foursevens Minis for a bit, but the lack of moonlight modes leaves a big need unfulfilled.

For now, I'm using the Olight S10 in titanium with the NW XM-L. I've come to prefer the XM-L for it's flood beam, so we'll see what I find in that sense. So far the S10 is great aside from the odd clip-on clip. But, it's not too bad. Bezel up carries fine, and the output with an RCR123 is pretty good, and the moonlight mode works very well.
 
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sticktodrum said:
I just checked, and nope. It's not the end of the world though, I'm sure it'll work out. :)





Functionally, the Zebralight SC52 is pretty perfect, but three samples in and their lenses are just terrible. Never ever get clean, ever. Streaks, dust like crazy. Always some dust on the reflector too. Never had that issue with any Foursevens or Olight or any other light.

I tried the Preons, not for me. Not bright enough. Quark Pro series is functionally ideal, but the 2x battery models are too big for regular pocket carry. I have a Quark Pro QPL with the XP-G2 on the way, but I'm wary of the clip. I'm not against bezel-up carry at all, doesn't bother me, I'm just concerned about the amount that sticks out. That said, I know I can pop the bezel open and perhaps put the deep carry clip in it's place. If not, I still have some suspension clips.

I used the Foursevens Minis for a bit, but the lack of moonlight modes leaves a big need unfulfilled.

For now, I'm using the Olight S10 in titanium with the NW XM-L. I've come to prefer the XM-L for it's flood beam, so we'll see what I find in that sense. So far the S10 is great aside from the odd clip-on clip. But, it's not too bad. Bezel up carries fine, and the output with an RCR123 is pretty good, and the moonlight mode works very well.
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I love that bead blasted titanium! More than I would normally spend on a light but I'm seriously tempted. Do they have a AA version?
 
daveb068 said:
The Triumph is a beaitiful machine. Like it better than the Ducati actually. Aprilia also makes a decent naked bike. Tried to talk the wife into letting me get an FZ1, but that didn't go far.
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I have looked at the tuono and did like it but I just like the MVA and Speed Triple better. I played around with my buddies monster and I like it, it was very comfy and seemed more like a cruiser with the twin. She wouldn't let you get a fazer, what's wrong with her :p
 
Here's the blade of the 0561 after the spine drop for those that might have been curious. I really like the blade shape a lot more.



 
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