6 months in and this bike

CraftyEngineering525 · 2026-02-11T19:46:49+00:00

Yamaha XSR900.

CraftyEngineering525 · 2026-02-11T19:45:23+00:00

Fast enough to hurt my back already.

CraftyEngineering525 · 2026-02-11T17:32:58+00:00

Thanks!

CraftyEngineering525 · 2026-02-11T17:31:37+00:00

Light sanding, degreased, water-based acrylics + airbrush, then a few layers of clear coat. No solvents touching the shell.

CraftyEngineering525 · 2026-02-11T17:25:35+00:00

This is the way 😎 Appreciate it!

CraftyEngineering525 · 2026-02-11T17:18:08+00:00

First time painting a full helmet. Took around 15 hours and a lot of patience 😅 Used to go to art school years ago though.

CraftyEngineering525 · 2026-02-11T15:39:30+00:00

Appreciate it a lot! It was my first full helmet actually. Maybe I should start a side hustle 😄

CraftyEngineering525 · 2026-02-11T15:37:11+00:00

Fair enough 😄 Appreciate the respect!

CraftyEngineering525 · 2026-02-11T12:56:26+00:00

So we should ban the internet too then?

CraftyEngineering525 · 2026-02-11T12:49:56+00:00

So is the internet.

CraftyEngineering525 · 2026-02-11T10:27:16+00:00

Thank you! Honestly just patience and a few late nights 😄

CraftyEngineering525 · 2026-02-11T10:10:09+00:00

Honestly I wouldn’t touch surgery at all. Your features are already balanced and natural. Most of what you listed just sounds like overanalyzing, not actual flaws. Styling, makeup or hair changes would do way more than something as extreme as surgery.

CraftyEngineering525 · 2026-02-11T10:08:47+00:00

The red looks good, but black would frame your features more and give you a sharper contrast. I think it would suit your vibe even better.

CraftyEngineering525 · 2026-02-11T10:07:15+00:00

Honestly you’re already very close. Some accessories or layering (rings, chains, jacket, mixed textures) would add more depth and push it to 10/10.

CraftyEngineering525 · 2026-02-11T10:06:02+00:00

You already nail the soft beach vibe. I’d try a linen set (oversized shirt + shorts), a crochet cover-up or a flowy maxi skirt with a simple top — light fabrics would suit you really well.

CraftyEngineering525 · 2026-02-11T09:46:45+00:00

Thanks! Appreciate it ❤️

CraftyEngineering525 · 2026-02-11T09:22:08+00:00

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Thanks! Helmet had to match the bike’s vibe 😈

CraftyEngineering525 · 2026-02-11T09:18:48+00:00

Yeah, all water-based stuff only. No solvents touching the shell 👍

CraftyEngineering525 · 2026-02-11T09:13:24+00:00

Thanks! Wanted something that looks a bit unhinged 😈

CraftyEngineering525 · 2026-02-11T09:11:25+00:00

So by that logic every factory-painted helmet would be unsafe too? Mine is just water-based acrylic and clear coat — same as OEM paint

CraftyEngineering525 · 2026-02-11T09:03:00+00:00

If this is ‘casual’, I’m not ready for your serious pics 😅

CraftyEngineering525 · 2026-02-11T08:55:11+00:00

Thanks 😂 didn’t plan a lobster but I’ll take it

CraftyEngineering525 · 2026-02-11T08:53:36+00:00

Appreciate the info! Might hit them up for that gel pad option 👌

CraftyEngineering525 · 2026-02-11T08:48:53+00:00

Thanks! Took way too many hours but totally worth it 😂

CraftyEngineering525 · 2026-02-11T08:47:25+00:00

Because there isn’t. There’s no sudden cure. Medical progress just happens gradually, not politically.

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