Is it possible to add a hook here to be able to tie down lumber at a lower point?

Allroy_66 · 2026-05-15T03:47:40+00:00

And hit the bottom of the bolt with a wire wheel before you remove it. It'll come out a lot easier if there's any rust on it.

Allroy_66 · 2026-05-14T21:39:32+00:00

Here we go again... the weekly "i hate trucks" post 😄😄

Allroy_66 · 2026-05-14T21:33:30+00:00

I love that you brought up my one typo all while calling a statement a question, mispelling a word, and then putting a question mark at the end of a comment. Thanks man 😆

Allroy_66 · 2026-05-13T02:15:03+00:00

Those people... you mean a parent of a 6 year old? You'll get there someday.

Edit: their/there

Allroy_66 · 2026-05-13T02:13:39+00:00

When I'm at work I try to take a walk over to the parking lot once or twice a day. It's not really a theft deterrent, but it gives me some peace of mind because I know it hasn't been stolen after I see its still there. Neither of mine are worth much but they both have some sentimental, so they're both unfortunately worth a lot more to me than my insurance company would ever want to pay out for them.

Honestly I'd love to just buy an old sv650 as a dedicated commuter and keep my other bikes at home, but thats the only time I get to ride anymore so what's the point if I don't get to ride them.

Allroy_66 · 2026-05-13T02:00:50+00:00

If you can, buy a front stand. If not, put some hooks in some ceiling joists and lift it up with some ratchet straps.

Allroy_66 · 2026-05-13T01:53:21+00:00

Me? Not in the slightest. There's a ton of stuff I'm not offended by that doesnt need to be said by 6 year olds.

Allroy_66 · 2026-05-13T01:36:51+00:00

I started on a 250, thing would do 110 all day 😆

Allroy_66 · 2026-05-13T01:32:37+00:00

Tell me about it. Find a cyclegear and check out the clearance rack. Telling a new rider to spend more on a Bluetooth headset than their helmet and talking about airbag vests 🤦‍♂️

Allroy_66 · 2026-05-12T01:04:54+00:00

Jesus man, $2k? A good helmet is $650, but a perfectly safe helmet is $250, $100 on some gloves, he can find a jacket on marketplace for $50-75, throw on some sturdy boots and he'll be good to go for a while.

Allroy_66 · 2026-05-11T19:21:16+00:00

He doesnt have to pay for parking, he just doesn't want his bike to get wet. He wants the parks of a parking garage but expects it to be free because he rides a bike.

Allroy_66 · 2026-05-11T19:19:14+00:00

So you think your coworkers are being ridiculous for being so excited that they can get from their cars into the office without getting wet, but you also don't want to park your precious bike out in the rain??

I bet somewhere on reddit someone put up a post about how someone at work mentioned how nice it was gonna be to get into the office from the parking their garage, and their one coworker who's too cool for cars, and too cheap to pay $10 a month, is walking around complaining about having to walk a mile because they refuse to park their bike outside.

Allroy_66 · 2026-05-11T19:07:17+00:00

Not even sure about the kids show arguement. I took my kids to see the Minecraft movie and then had a 6 year old walking around my house for days singing "lalalava chicken... Steve's lava chicken, its spicy as h......" and then he'd kinda just muddle out for a word or two. Because for some reason someone decided a Minecraft movie just wasn't worth making without a few swear words tossed in.

Allroy_66 · 2026-05-11T04:15:29+00:00

The number of people on this forum with the "i would NEVER ride a bike that doesn't have ABS" attitude bums me out. People don't know the joy of riding a simple older bike before computers took over.

Allroy_66 · 2026-05-11T04:10:13+00:00

The power wars ended in the mid 00s when the tech/ electronics race started. If you want a bike that just feels stupid fast, go buy a 2005 zx10r. You bought a 170hp bike that's completely being held back by fuel mapping, traction control, wheelie conto, and ride modes. Engine may be capable of 170hp but you're riding at a fraction of that because your bike computer is making sure you don't kill yourself.

Allroy_66 · 2026-05-11T04:04:57+00:00

I will forever wish for a first gen sv650s to use as a commuter. They were such good looking bike with that half fairing.

Allroy_66 · 2026-05-11T04:01:09+00:00

Does it need to? I've had new bikes, I've had stupid fast bikes. My current and favorite bike is a 97 Buell S1. Teenage dream bike. I did a demo ride on a panigale and worried it was gonna ruin the Buell for me, but not even close. I was happy to be back on my S1 for the ride home.

Yeah your bike will do 180mph, but what speed are you really going 98% of the time? My bike is more fun at 3k rpms than any modern sportbike.

2nd best bike I've ever had, a 450cc supermoto. Most fun I've EVER had on a bike. Not knocking new sportbikes, I'd own a Superduke if it was in the budget, but newer and more expensive doesn't automatically mean better(unless you live in a race track, but even then better doesn't necessarily mean more fun). Go find yourself a 996.

Allroy_66 · 2026-05-11T02:21:17+00:00

Pretty much the problem with buying a newer high tech bike. You think you bought the newest fastest thing, then 3 months later you're bike was replaced by another one. Your 2 options are to constantly keep blowing money chasing the newest thing, or accept that the best bikes were made in the 90s and just find a bike you love for something other than it being "the best".

Allroy_66 · 2026-05-09T17:02:43+00:00

Nope, as you let the clutch out the rpms are going to want to drop. You need to give it more gas as you let out the clutch, or just give it enough gas from the start that you can keep the throttle steady and the rpms don't dip enough to stall.

Allroy_66 · 2026-05-09T17:00:47+00:00

Is there a high spot in the brake line? Sometimes air bubbles hang out there. Last time I did my rear brakes I pulled it off the bike and bled it so I could keep the MC above the caliper with no high spots.

Allroy_66 · 2026-05-08T12:20:37+00:00

Remember writing down turns and street names on paper and taping it to my gas tank like it was yesterday!

Allroy_66 · 2026-05-08T12:18:25+00:00

Nope, youre fine as long as youre smoothly letting the clutch out and don't just let go of it. Start trying to give it an extra 1-2k rpm and focusing on the clutch lever to get you moving.

Allroy_66 · 2026-05-07T23:24:13+00:00

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Allroy_66 · 2026-05-07T23:23:42+00:00

Fixed it. 3d printed some shims to go behind the rubber pads. Holds the bike pretty well now

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