My Petcock - Technology vs biker culture

EngrNewf · September 18th, 2011, 08:53 AM

It's been a while, hope everyone got along OK without me

I just wanted to make a post about fuel injectors. I met a owner of a Aprilia Shiver the other day and realized how advanced fuel injection technology is getting. I've also been coming up with creative new ways to procrastinate. That's right. I started a blog. Yesterday I did one about some bike related things I've observed, hopefully you'll find it interesting enough to read.

My Petcock

And of course, I'd appreciate your input

Alex · September 20th, 2011, 09:03 PM

I don't know, if your petcock is vibrating, you might want to have it looked at.

Good read.

Heed · September 20th, 2011, 09:16 PM

It's not just motorcycles, but technology as a whole.

Remember when there was such a profession as a T.V. repair man? Neither do I.

Just buy a new one.

Scattcatt · September 20th, 2011, 09:29 PM

Hmmm... Now you've made me think twice about considering putting that EFI kit on my Ninjette this winter.... We'll see, because though I'll be the first to admit I'm a total noob at tinkering with my baby's parts (which is why I'm constantly exploding with all sorts of basic questions) I love doing it. No challenge is too much for me to want to take on, especially when I have people like the people on this forum who are willing to help me out every step of the way, no matter how basic or noobish my questions may be. Actually learned A LOT from you guys. A couple of months ago, I had no clue what a camshaft even was! Let alone the jets and needles in the carbs (my current learning project actually). Thanks guys! You all rock!!

Little off topic, I know lol, sorry. I loved the blog, didn't get bored at all, kept my interest the whole way through! Excellent write up!

NikkitaNinja · September 20th, 2011, 09:33 PM

Really nice blog, something i will definitely keep up to date on! Thanks for the read

coondog · September 21st, 2011, 10:51 AM

just speaking for pre-gens, EFI has no place. if you want "more" of something get a set of Mikuni carbs. the aprilia shiver certainly does that, shivers ALLLLLL over the place. maybe apply your etiquette to that as well. personally i've had a brainstorm and am offering "pet cocks" toys worldwide and hoping for pet rock reactions. motorcycle mystique, outrageously, surprising representations, and free demonstration oferings will assure there suckcess.

EngrNewf · September 25th, 2011, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

I don't know, if your petcock is vibrating, you might want to have it looked at.

Good read.

Why on earth would I want something that vibrated looked at? haha

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heed

It's not just motorcycles, but technology as a whole.

Remember when there was such a profession as a T.V. repair man? Neither do I.

Just buy a new one.

It is technology as a whole. I'm a software developer and I've made a few robots and did a bit of circuits in my free time and these are things I love but it still makes me a little sad to see some old traditions fade. Hopefully there are some new ones to come!

Quote:

Originally Posted by NikkitaNinja

Really nice blog, something i will definitely keep up to date on! Thanks for the read

Thank you so much!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scattcatt

...Little off topic, I know lol, sorry. I loved the blog, didn't get bored at all, kept my interest the whole way through! Excellent write up!

Nah it was still on topic

Thanks for the input.

Toly · September 26th, 2011, 12:15 AM

Well, there's technology, and then there's technology.. I totally agree about EFI. But then, would you go on a ride without a cell phone?

These are maybe off topic, but are great illustrations...The recent Airbus crash (Flight 447), and a crash of Peruvian jet over the Pacific (Flight 603) show how technology kills (most notably, by degenerating human sklls).
Then, a crash in Colombia (AA Flight 965) shows how technology (in that case, a moving map GPS) would have been a lifesaver.

Technology is best at providing information... it's not so good at making sense of it. Frankly, that's all we need to know to select "good" from "bad" technology.

phr3ek · September 26th, 2011, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

I don't know, if your petcock is vibrating, you might want to have it looked at.

they are suppose to vibrate

EngrNewf · September 28th, 2011, 09:03 AM

Toly, technology is great. I've designed developed tested implemented and help troubleshoot sophisticated navigational software for vessel traffic services all around the world. It's all very interesting to me. And I'm sure that there were many people back in the day that were afraid of doing anything with their bikes too, but there seems to be more. Never be afraid to "touch your parts".

Quote:

Originally Posted by phr3ek

they are suppose to vibrate

I agree

September 18th, 2011, 08:53 AM	#1
EngrNewf Geeket Name: Terri-Lynn Location: Newfoundland Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 175	My Petcock - Technology vs biker culture It's been a while, hope everyone got along OK without me I just wanted to make a post about fuel injectors. I met a owner of a Aprilia Shiver the other day and realized how advanced fuel injection technology is getting. I've also been coming up with creative new ways to procrastinate. That's right. I started a blog. Yesterday I did one about some bike related things I've observed, hopefully you'll find it interesting enough to read. My Petcock And of course, I'd appreciate your input __________________________________________________ bike++;

September 20th, 2011, 09:03 PM	#2
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September 20th, 2011, 09:16 PM	#3
Heed ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: John Location: Illinois Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): None yet, yet. Posts: A lot.	It's not just motorcycles, but technology as a whole. Remember when there was such a profession as a T.V. repair man? Neither do I. Just buy a new one. __________________________________________________ The Rush is Addictive

September 20th, 2011, 09:29 PM	#4
Scattcatt ninjette.org sage Name: Zach Location: Michigan Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2003 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 721 Blog Entries: 1	Hmmm... Now you've made me think twice about considering putting that EFI kit on my Ninjette this winter.... We'll see, because though I'll be the first to admit I'm a total noob at tinkering with my baby's parts (which is why I'm constantly exploding with all sorts of basic questions) I love doing it. No challenge is too much for me to want to take on, especially when I have people like the people on this forum who are willing to help me out every step of the way, no matter how basic or noobish my questions may be. Actually learned A LOT from you guys. A couple of months ago, I had no clue what a camshaft even was! Let alone the jets and needles in the carbs (my current learning project actually). Thanks guys! You all rock!! Little off topic, I know lol, sorry. I loved the blog, didn't get bored at all, kept my interest the whole way through! Excellent write up! __________________________________________________ ATGATT

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September 20th, 2011, 09:33 PM	#5
NikkitaNinja ninjette.org guru Name: Tyler Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Nikkita - 2003 Buell XB9R Posts: 274	Really nice blog, something i will definitely keep up to date on! Thanks for the read

September 21st, 2011, 10:51 AM	#6
coondog ninjette.org sage Name: john Location: Palm Beach County, Fl Sligo County, Eire Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 street fighter, 2008 street fighter ninja 500, 2001 nsr 125 Posts: 812	just speaking for pre-gens, EFI has no place. if you want "more" of something get a set of Mikuni carbs. the aprilia shiver certainly does that, shivers ALLLLLL over the place. maybe apply your etiquette to that as well. personally i've had a brainstorm and am offering "pet cocks" toys worldwide and hoping for pet rock reactions. motorcycle mystique, outrageously, surprising representations, and free demonstration oferings will assure there suckcess.

September 26th, 2011, 12:15 AM	#8
Toly ninjette.org guru Name: Toly Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): KTM 390 Duke Posts: 428	Well, there's technology, and then there's technology.. I totally agree about EFI. But then, would you go on a ride without a cell phone? These are maybe off topic, but are great illustrations...The recent Airbus crash (Flight 447), and a crash of Peruvian jet over the Pacific (Flight 603) show how technology kills (most notably, by degenerating human sklls). Then, a crash in Colombia (AA Flight 965) shows how technology (in that case, a moving map GPS) would have been a lifesaver. Technology is best at providing information... it's not so good at making sense of it. Frankly, that's all we need to know to select "good" from "bad" technology.