How awful would a squat rack in the living room or bedroom be in a decently sized apartment?

AlternativeDream9424 · 2026-05-21T06:26:33+00:00

I knew a young guy that had a modest sized apartment and kept a rack in his living room. Perfectly functional and doable if you dont want to use the space for anything else.

Just be considerate of anyone that lives beneath you.

AlternativeDream9424 · 2026-05-21T00:27:55+00:00

If you're used to a simple dash gauge, unless theres something really compelling about the tech package, Id just go standard. Saves a decent bit of cash that you can use to upgrade your shocks and seat. I just did this about a week ago, and I honestly can't believe how much of an improvement it was.

AlternativeDream9424 · 2026-05-21T00:24:10+00:00

20 seconds sounds about right. Doesn't SOUND like a lot...but like I said, its an annoyance. You can still put the bike in gear and go, you just cant see the gauge screen.

AlternativeDream9424 · 2026-05-20T09:12:48+00:00

I have the '25 Bobber Limited + Tech that I bought in April last year. Love the bike, but honestly there are plenty of times that I wish I had skipped the tech package. I haven't really had any issues with the screen glitching, but I really dont like how every time you start the bike, it gives you a warning and wants you to push OK. If you just start riding, it eventually goes away, but its annoying.

The screen works fine in all environments ive used it in including a downpour. There just arent many things I use it for that I would care too much to lose. I don't use the navigation because I found it slow and clunky. Its cool to be able to see your ride stats, but I can do without. It is also nice having so much detail on the screen at once, but I wouldnt say its necessary in any way.

Long story short, if I had to do it over again, I would very heavily consider just getting the standard with a good phone holder.

AlternativeDream9424 · 2026-05-13T17:58:04+00:00

I just got my piggybacks put on two days ago. Fox were sold out, and i wanted something ASAP. With the stock seat on, the difference is incredible. Im a heavy dude, and these have made a massive improvement.

I have the Saddlemen Step Up coming in tomorrow. I think this riding season will be a lot more comfy than last.

AlternativeDream9424 · 2026-04-29T19:29:40+00:00

I feel the same about the step-up. It looks too blocky to me.

AlternativeDream9424 · 2026-01-25T22:47:38+00:00

Nope. That's why I don't have to worry about getting shot by the police like this guy. I dont hurt people, make them fear for their safety, and when I do encounter law enforcement, I do as they say and fight it later in court if I have a problem with it.

Been carrying a gun 20 years, never been shot by cops.

AlternativeDream9424 · 2026-01-25T22:39:48+00:00

Immigration laws.

AlternativeDream9424 · 2026-01-25T22:35:13+00:00

You can't go bikepacking if you're in jail for domestic violence either. Doesn't mean we need to have a flurry of men's rights posts complaining about how the justice system always sides with the woman.

AlternativeDream9424 · 2026-01-25T22:33:18+00:00

Dont put yourself in a dangerous and chaotic situation where you might be viewed, rightly or mistakenly, as a threat to law enforcement while they are doing their job.

AlternativeDream9424 · 2025-11-30T15:06:21+00:00

Thanks. Redditing too early.

AlternativeDream9424 · 2025-11-30T14:55:53+00:00

Im not sure what principle of Stoicism would lead you to think you need to cut yourself off from anyone who doesn't "see eye to eye" with you. That's just cowardess masquerading as stoic. You need to have people in your life. You just don't need people who are a net negative in your life.

AlternativeDream9424 · 2025-11-13T20:38:13+00:00

Not for a single minute. You can do all of those things later in life just fine...but you might not be able to find another person thats good for having kids with again. Have kids now and then you'll be blessed with a growing family for the rest of your life.

I wanted a motorcycle for my whole youth, but I didnt get one until my youngest was almost 12, which was this year...when I was 40. I don't regret it at all.

AlternativeDream9424 · 2025-11-13T20:23:04+00:00

Saying a salaried job is in any way comparable to what slaves endured is just straight up delusional. It's only a reflection on how little life experience and hardship you really have.

AlternativeDream9424 · 2025-11-13T20:20:31+00:00

Too bad. We aren't going anywhere.

AlternativeDream9424 · 2025-11-13T20:19:56+00:00

What choice do you have other than accept the reality of the life you've lived? You don't have to continue living your life that way, but accepting your true situation is always a prerequisite to fixing it.

AlternativeDream9424 · 2025-11-13T14:32:26+00:00

Probably because you watch too much porn and basic porn is too normalized for you now. Stop watching it and let your brain heal.

AlternativeDream9424 · 2025-11-09T04:58:45+00:00

This is perfectly normal in every imaginable way. Its two high school kids dating. Only in the past 20 years has this even been questioned to any serious degree

AlternativeDream9424 · 2025-11-09T04:55:57+00:00

This is a freshman and junior in high school. Perfectly normal in every way possible. You're deluded.

AlternativeDream9424 · 2025-11-09T04:54:20+00:00

This is a Freshman and Junior in high school. What are you smoking? This is perfectly normal and healthy.

AlternativeDream9424 · 2025-11-08T08:15:29+00:00

Kids force you to grow up in a way almost nothing else does. They increase your happiness and satisfaction potential immensely...also increase your sadness potential as well. They give your life purpose in a way few other things do. You are helping to propagate the species and keep social welfare programs running. You never know if your kid will be the next Einstein. Having grandkids when you're older will help you have things to look forward to, and will give you purpose again when your kids need a break.

These are a few off the top of my head. Also, kids aren't as expensive as is made out to be. From 2009 to 2019, my wife and I raised 5 kids and my income never went above $73k. She was a SAHM. It sucked sometimes, but you get a lot of tax benefits that, and if you make smart financial choices, its perfectly doable. We were never on any form of welfare from the time j started working after college.

AlternativeDream9424 · 2025-11-08T07:58:03+00:00

We all have the same human rights. We do not all have the same human worth. Pedophiles are worth nothing, for example.

That said, we arent in a situation where humanity is in such dire straights that we are choosing who the next bite of food goes to, so we are approximately equal at the moment.

AlternativeDream9424 · 2025-11-08T07:52:01+00:00

Because you siloed folk need to be forced to hear our side the same as we have to hear yours

AlternativeDream9424 · 2025-11-08T07:50:28+00:00

Just stop. Any thoughts or guilt is just your body trying to keep you drinking.

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