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Rob, you've gone lights-insane!

where's steeker? i'm starting to think we should send out a search party...

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Originally Posted by boroSS

you can get programable chargers with their own powersupply that can operate ac or dc for 80 bucks. u can seat peak mv, trickle and charging current for different battery types. check out the duratrax pirana...that thing is probably less than 80 these days and tops out at a 3amp charge rate.

if you had your own powersupply that u can run, get a lipo charger...they are only like 50 bucks for a 2 cell charger...and batteries can be had for under 100 depending what capacity you were looking for.

another route is going with one of those tactical lights that run off primary 123s...they have low voltage cut off to protect batteries as well as a regulated current draw so that you always get consistent brightness all the way till the end of the battery cycle. you can get luxeon bulbs that run off a single 123 that outputs 80 lumens...that's plenty bright for road riding.

additionally, these mostly have tuned optics for a very clean beam battern...no hotspots and tons of residual side spill. i personally run a HSD EDC 60 :D

Admittedly, much of this flew over my head like a London bound 747, but I would like to learn more of this DIY light construction. I'd LOVE to have a motorcycle pingpong ball headlight setup, with high beam!!!! :D I wouldn't mind baggin a recharagable 12v battery, what a couple/few extra pounds in the bag....no biggie. mmmmm surprisingly bright lights to one's way with. There are a couple sections of bike path at night that are terrifyingly black, in places you don't want it to be black.

Steeeeeeeker, time to come iiiiiiinnnn!! Little House on the Prarie is on soon!!!!

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Originally Posted by jeremywhitehorn

where's steeker? i'm starting to think we should send out a search party...

he's alive.. I've seen him post on Martino's blog. Unless we have a steeker-stalker on our hands. :)

Steeker stalker? He'd LOVE that, catching his own stalker. I ALMOST feel badly for the stalker.

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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer

Steeker stalker? He'd LOVE that, catching his own stalker. I ALMOST feel badly for the stalker.

hahahaha nice sig trafficjammer

:D

I giggled when I read your yellin of Meat Pylon!, and was all "damn I like that". Least I think it was you.

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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer

I giggled when I read your yellin of Meat Pylon!, and was all "damn I like that". Least I think it was you.

ya that was me...that guy really pissed me off that day...he still doesnt talk to me...I think he thinks I might throw down on him...;)

Does that make you a terrorist then, seeing this poor poor fella lives in fear now? heehee

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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer

Does that make you a terrorist then, seeing this poor poor fella lives in fear now? heehee

hahhaha ya I guess so, I feel bad but I hate that ignorant attitude 'thanx for saving my environment while I go invest in PetroCanada and Haliburton...'

Batteries: Check out these places.

http://www.nicdlady.com/

http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp

As for chargers, I'm not up on the technology enough to comment. I would think at the very least you want something voltage regulating that goes into a trickle mode automatically. Many bike lights don't have proper chargers...mine has a cheap DC transformer and a timer.

anyone else not working or have some free time in the middle of the day and want to grab some lunch? i'm getting bored here. need to find a job...

i knew i had seen an article dealing with operator's battery conundrum somewhere. i present for your reading pleasure:

http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/articles/ruane/

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Originally Posted by jeremywhitehorn

anyone else not working or have some free time in the middle of the day and want to grab some lunch? i'm getting bored here. need to find a job...

depends on where you're going. :) I brought lunch with me, but I could be convinced to spend money instead.

Operator, the best deal going is $5.99 + $2.99 (shipping and handling) for night vision glasses. You need 3 popsicle wrappers circa 1980 though.

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Originally Posted by Joe Bent

Operator, the best deal going is $5.99 + $2.99 (shipping and handling) for night vision glasses. You need 3 popsicle wrappers circa 1980 though.

do they take these wrappers as well?

http://marygillen.com/images/bazooka1.jpg

i thought the prices were more like 100,000 wrappers plus $1 shipping for a plastic toy i could get for $2.

edit: damn link didn't work.. ok fixed.

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Originally Posted by gokiburi

http://marygillen.com/images/bazooka1.jpg

A worm with a sweater on! hahahhahahahahahaHAHaHaHAHhaHFhHaEAJKfJKaejksdjkfkjasdjfkasdjfajksdFAWUIECj

2002 Dancehall Queen Junko Kudo -- a very sweet fixed gear bike ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryW6ntBR4jA

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Originally Posted by duppy.conqueror

2002 Dancehall Queen Junko Kudo -- a very sweet fixed gear bike ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryW6ntBR4jA

I don't know if this is work safe. It is kind of scary tho.

Gyal dem flex!

I haven't seen or heard of Junko since that time, what is she up to lately?

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Originally Posted by somnambulant

depends on where you're going. :) I brought lunch with me, but I could be convinced to spend money instead.

too late.. leftover lasagna has been reheated. :)

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Originally Posted by jet sanchEz

Gyal dem flex!

I haven't seen or heard of Junko since that time, what is she up to lately?

not sure what shes doin now...just vanished after that...Im sure she tries for another title every year...and makes the odd appearance in videos etc...but have you seen the newer bashment queens? I think they got Junko beat...she made them look rell bad that year tho!

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Originally Posted by cavernmech

I don't know if this is work safe. It is kind of scary tho.

hahahahahaha dont be afraid man...the possibilities with a woman who moves like that are endless...;)

Can you even imagine having sex with that?

"Just ... wait a ... what the ... no, just hold still for a ... damnit, where the hell did ... what?!"

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Originally Posted by eyefloater

Can you even imagine having sex with that?

"Just ... wait a ... what the ... no, just hold still for a ... damnit, where the hell did ... what?!"

ahhhhhhhahahahaha

/me thinks he could figure outta way...[hint]have to slow the music down :D[/hint]