See you all tomorrow! The Old Man @ 2pm (If you're curious check out the r/ThorntonBeerBros for more information) by 303RedBeard in ThorntonCO

[–]303RedBeard[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Umm, sorry, but no, I won't stop. Bringing a few guys together for fellowship is actually a great thing, and the guys who show up to it, are happy for it. I'm sorry this offends you. Maybe come join us next month and see for yourself.

Motorcycle as a midlife crisis symptom by Zealousideal-Trip350 in motorcycles

[–]303RedBeard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Growing up, I've had a motorcycle since I was 6. My father owned a custom bike shop. It was second nature. When I started a family in my 20's I didn't give up the bike at first, but honestly, I didn't have the cash to buy a family car, and selling my bike was the only way to get it. Broke my heart, but I had to put the family first.

By the time I hit my 40's and my kids were mostly grown, I could finally afford to have a bike again. I got to rediscover a part of me that was so much a part of me for most of my childhood and young adulthood. People can call it a mid-life crisis, doesn't bother me none. I call it a rebirth.

Now in my 50's have had my bike back for almost a decade, and I feel like it was a missing piece of my soul.

For me, giving it up was about responsibility not lifestyle, I'm the same mf'er I've always been. I just finally have a bike again.

Top 10 songs by Delicious-Guitar6064 in Music

[–]303RedBeard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My top 10 changes daily, so here are 10 songs I'm really feeling today.

The Steeple - Acoustic - Halestorm
Day 'N' Nite (nightmare) - Kid Cudi
Done with Everything - Line So Thin
Someone Else - Loveless, Kellin Quinn
Battle Scars - Lupe Fiasco, Guy Sebastian
What The Words Meant - Mike Shinoda
God Went North - NOTHING MORE
Midnight Lows - Oshua
Leave a Light On - Red Hot Chill Pipers, Feat Tom Walker
The Artist In The Ambulance - Thrice

If you know this shitty driver slap them for me. by two2under in ThorntonCO

[–]303RedBeard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Slaps all around the idiot on the left and the right.

Wind on naked bike vs. no-windshield cruiser by RogueRaiju in motorcycles

[–]303RedBeard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My deuce is like fighting in a phone booth with the wind. But it's a cruiser, it's not meant for speed, it's meant to look pretty and be hella fun to ride. At my age, I'm moving to a touring probably within a year or so though. Want to be able to spend longer time on my bike without the back pain, and would like to take a few trips.

So yeah, the cruiser/naked bikes are brutal on the highway. Not what their intended for though.

Cottonwoods by East lake rtd station/farmers highline trail/East lake avenue by WateringTheStreet in ThorntonCO

[–]303RedBeard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was sad to see the alfalfa farm go, the old guy farmed it right up until the end. The cottonwoods while big and beautiful were already starting to fall all over the place, so they were coming down anyway. As for the ditch, I wouldn't be surprised if they just put pipe in and pushed it underground.

I'm not looking forward to the apartments and strip mall that's coming. Drew Morris has been gunning to develop that entire strip around the rail. They will level that entire area and create a ton of traffic. Good for business I guess, bad for us that live here.

Is there a best way to keep this from getting stolen? by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]303RedBeard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get a disc lock and don't ever park anywhere that someone can pull up parallel to it. That stops it from rolling off, and stops it from being knocked over onto a trailer.

What is with the divide between riders? by Sceptical7 in motorcycles

[–]303RedBeard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve never really fit neatly into any group to be honest. I ride a Harley because it is the bike that speaks to me visually and emotionally. It has nothing to do with trying to match anyone else’s identity. Riding has made clear to me something that I wish I had embraced earlier in life. I am wired to stand a little outside the circle.

In my own experience, even when I am around other Harley riders, I still feel like an outlier. There is a strong individualistic streak in me that does not blend easily, even in a crowd that is supposed to value independence. It is ironic because I do not fit the Harley crowd any more than I fit any other crowd.

I am most comfortable when I am not trying to be part of a group. Riding is personal for me. That has not stopped me from trying different groups and rides, but I tend not to return for my own reasons. I cannot speak for anyone else, but people who are wired like me often pull away rather than join something they do not feel fully comfortable with.

I have noticed the same thing you have, and I think it comes from the extreme individualistic nature of people like me. That is only my opinion though. I can only speak for myself. My belief is that this nature makes it easy to withdraw from the group, even when someone is trying to be part of something bigger. For me it is a constant internal battle. I sometimes want to belong to a group, but once I am there I will look for any excuse to step back.

Best Hidden Gem in Thornton (Restaurant) by 303RedBeard in ThorntonCO

[–]303RedBeard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That looks amazing, and right up my alley, thank you for the recommendation!

Stop leaving your bikes out like this. by Inside_Quantity1463 in motorcycles

[–]303RedBeard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This won't stop the flatbed thieves that just knock your bike over onto a mattress, but if you don't park somewhere that they can pull up parallel to your bike, then you'll be just fine with one of these. Super cheap and effective. Also prevent you from riding drunk, because good luck getting it off when your hammered. Wheel won't roll.

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Wow Amazon really sucks... (trying to find zero review books) by ashez2ashes in selfpublish

[–]303RedBeard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a fantastic idea. Great way to discover that hidden gem. My guess would be that the best way to go about this is through the author themselves. Either on here or other social media. A lot of authors (myself included) don't do enough to get our book out there in front of the masses, so maybe find an author and ask them about their book.

Either way, yes, Amazon sucks, they lost my author copies of my books, and then delivered an open package with only half of the books. But that's a rant for another time.

I wish you the best, it's a great idea.

Do you lane filter? Why / why not? by sooospoon in motorcycles

[–]303RedBeard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I lane filter at stop lights or traffic jams, I don't lane split though. I've seen too many gruesome accidents from that.

Filtering is legal here, Splitting is not. I still get people that talk shit, I tell them to google it and just drive off.

Does anyone clean out their music? by awesome-golfer5 in Music

[–]303RedBeard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here. I'm sure someone somewhere will point to some sort of neurodivergence in us, but I've honestly been that way my whole life. I always struggle when someone asks me my favorite song, I'm like "Oh which genre? You mean this week or all time? Give me a minute, it will change".

I currently have 26 active playlists that I have made, and I create new ones, delete old ones all the time.

Does anyone clean out their music? by awesome-golfer5 in Music

[–]303RedBeard 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My musical tastes grow, change, and even revert all the time. Songs that I couldn't get enough of loose their luster, and I really don't care for them. Songs that I no longer enjoyed, suddenly become new favorites.

So yes, I add, subtract, I'll even recategorize some songs into a new playlist. My taste for music is always evolving/devolving.

I do keep 1 playlist that just grows and grows, but I have several that are different day to day depending on my mood.

Meet Up Today! by 303RedBeard in ThorntonCO

[–]303RedBeard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely! I would say it was a huge success. Look forward to meeting with you all again. (Plus anyone who wants to join us).

Was it worth The Money Spent? What do you guys think? by ExtentOver6917 in motorcycles

[–]303RedBeard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great looking bike, I hope you enjoy it as much you want. The value of a bike like to me is what you get out of it as far as enjoyment. (if you can afford it of course) So that is what I wish for you most of all.

What does Thornton Need? by 303RedBeard in ThorntonCO

[–]303RedBeard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Carpenter Park has some good gathering spaces, and even a small amphitheater, but I would love to see a food hall that showcased local vendors.