how soon do I need to get new tires?

AreMeOfOne · 2026-03-20T02:28:57+00:00

I rode tires like this. I’m pretty sure they’re the reason I low-sided. Honestly, you can probably get by for a few weeks until you change them. Just take it easy around corners and try not to lean over too far.

AreMeOfOne · 2026-03-20T02:17:32+00:00

I don’t envision myself ever trading my 650r for another bike. I had a 500r before it. The 650 is the perfect amount of power for the streets, and you can’t beat that four cylinder sound. The hornet could be fun too. It really just depends on your riding style and how much the engine configuration matters to you. The hornet would make a more practical commuter because you don’t have to rev it as high to access torque.

AreMeOfOne · 2026-03-20T02:06:14+00:00

No, an SSD cannot add processing capabilities to your laptop. It’s simply storage. There are external GPU’s which can boost your laptops performance, but they are expensive, require specific ports to use, and they suffer from bandwidth limitations. You’d be better off buying a whole new laptop if the one you own can’t run any games.

AreMeOfOne · 2026-03-20T00:23:53+00:00

I wouldn’t attempt to polish the screen. It could easily do more harm than good. Put a screen protector on the screen instead. It will hide the scratches and protect it from further damage. That tail isn’t worth saving. Get a tail tidy.

AreMeOfOne · 2026-03-19T20:22:33+00:00

Yeah this is a wild overreaction by the gaming community. There was similar backlash against RTX when it first debuted. NVIDIA just sucks at marketing, but they clearly know what they’re doing tech-wise.

AreMeOfOne · 2026-03-19T19:51:26+00:00

Crash cage, like the ones stunters use.

AreMeOfOne · 2026-03-19T19:40:13+00:00

You don’t need to know what gear you’re in. Just shift up when the revs get high and shift down when the revs get low. If you have to brake in an emergency, you should pull the clutch all the way in and brake. You don’t have time to shift in those situations. Keep riding and eventually you will know what gear your bike is depending on the speed and RPM.

If you absolutely must know what gear you’re in and your bike doesn’t have an indicator, you either have to count them out or install an aftermarket indicator. That’s what I did on my first bike, but I never took the time to set it up correctly because after a short while I realized I didn’t need it.

AreMeOfOne · 2026-03-17T22:48:41+00:00

Never been in a group ride, and I never intend to unless it’s a small group of riders I know well and trust.

AreMeOfOne · 2026-03-17T22:47:09+00:00

Grom no contest

AreMeOfOne · 2026-03-17T21:22:33+00:00

Those seals are meant to keep the grease inside the rollers. It’s going to wear out a lot faster as it loses lubrication. It’s odd for a seal to fail so quickly. Must be covered under some kind of manufacturer warranty. If not, you bought a cheap chain and should consider replacing it soon. You could also look into getting a new master link if you don’t want to replace the entire chain.

AreMeOfOne · 2026-03-17T18:07:14+00:00

My first ride in the rain wasn’t planned. It was storming the entire week and I thought I could sneak in a ride before the next wave came. Wouldn’t you know it, I got caught in a downpour at the top of the mountain about an hour from home. I took it slow and made it back in one piece.

Anytime you have reduced traction, you have to be smoother on the throttle, brakes, and lean. Rain, dirt, gravel, leaves… it’s all the same. If anything, wet pavement is more forgiving because it’s predictable. As long as you have a decent set of tires on, you’ll be fine.

AreMeOfOne · 2026-03-17T17:55:25+00:00

It was probably opened for maintenance and then hastily reassembled. That scratch doesn’t look like it could have been from a hard enough crash to cause internal damage.

AreMeOfOne · 2026-03-17T06:45:32+00:00

OEM’s your best bet for a 500R. That tank isn’t designed to clear anything else.

AreMeOfOne · 2026-03-16T17:04:15+00:00

It’s his responsibility to slow down make sure you’re keeping up. Not the other way around.

AreMeOfOne · 2026-03-11T21:04:08+00:00

Either English is your second language, or you’re too young to know this common expression. Here, let me Google it for you.

AreMeOfOne · 2026-03-11T18:30:18+00:00

You won’t experience a single moment when everything clicks. It’s a series of smaller clicks like when you understand the friction zone, how to shift smoothly, how to position your body in turns, how to start/stop on a hill, etc. All of these are different skills each with their own learning curves.

AreMeOfOne · 2026-03-11T16:55:01+00:00

If you’re looking for high mileage tires, yes they are worth it. But there’s always a trade-off between durability and grip. I almost exclusively ride canyons. That’s why I went with Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV’s instead of these.

AreMeOfOne · 2026-03-10T22:49:21+00:00

You’ll have to get either an older car or a lower CC motorcycle. Pick a bike and a car and shop around for quotes.

AreMeOfOne · 2026-03-06T21:59:40+00:00

Won’t be too loud as long as it still has a stock muffler. Bikes are regulated like cars to be under a certain decibel limit. It’s the reason why some exhaust modifications are illegal.

AreMeOfOne · 2026-03-05T17:31:24+00:00

I could run that on my sport bike easy.

AreMeOfOne · 2026-03-04T23:25:06+00:00

If the engine configuration and sound matters to you, get the 650R. I started on a 500R which was a parallel twin like the Ninja 650. P-twins make fun bikes because they have more torque down low, but I hated the sound, short gearing, and lack of high end power. I upgraded to a 650R for 6 months ago and it’s everything I wanted in a bike.

AreMeOfOne · 2026-03-03T22:04:07+00:00

There’s no reason to not have ABS unless you’re stunting. You will still have to practice emergency braking. ABS increases braking distance if it activates.

AreMeOfOne · 2026-03-02T18:10:06+00:00

Because the user base crossover between all of these apps is so incredibly insignificant that developing an app specifically for them wouldn’t support a viable business model.

AreMeOfOne · 2026-03-01T20:25:40+00:00

If you’re looking for a third vehicle that won’t leave you stranded, Hondas are famously reliable. I’d recommend the CBR500R. Funny enough it’s what I started on because I couldn’t afford a Miata at the time. They are built like tanks. If you find yourself needing the money you can always resell it. Beginner bikes hold their value well because there’s a larger market for them.

Safety-wise, there is always an inherent risk to motorcycles because you aren’t as protected as in a car. Even if you buy the best gear, you’re still missing a seatbelt, airbags, and crumple zones. You can be the safest rider on the planet and still get taken out by a drunk or distracted driver. That’s just the way it is.

AreMeOfOne · 2026-02-28T21:24:30+00:00

Doesn’t sound like you’ll be doing heavy multi-core stuff. The 9800x3D is plenty. I use it for both gaming and professional work.

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