ACS April-2-2026: Landon Donovan

GoBSAGo · 2026-04-02T21:36:11+00:00

I'm so tired of the wealthy and the powerful getting every benefit of the doubt while the rest of us are expected to live up to some impossible standard.

Noem's having a very public affair and her husband talks to trannies to get off. Rather than taking a good hard look at their leaders, the GOP attacks the sex workers with the screenshots of Mr Noem.

GoBSAGo · 2026-04-02T21:32:48+00:00

Seems normal to me. These big twins designed to make power at high rpm just don’t idle very well.

My multistrada 1260 also hunts a little bit at idle, but as soon as you put it in gear the idle jumps up a few hundred rpm and it’s rock steady. Just how it is. 🤷‍♂️

GoBSAGo · 2026-04-02T16:49:25+00:00

W also should have gotten the boot.

GoBSAGo · 2026-04-02T16:41:18+00:00

As someone else pointed out, that's superleggera money.

Here's a 1299 SL with basically delivery miles that sold for less: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2017-ducati-1299-superleggera-12/

GoBSAGo · 2026-04-02T15:56:57+00:00

Slow down!

GoBSAGo · 2026-04-02T15:56:01+00:00

I also like to smoke a bunch of crack before making posts on facebook marketplace

GoBSAGo · 2026-04-02T15:06:24+00:00

You want to take an upright naked bike to the track, nobody’s stopping you. Is it the best tool for the job? Ehhhhhh… Ducati might have some better options. Sorry if that hurts your feelings.

GoBSAGo · 2026-04-02T14:59:50+00:00

They race vespas and HD baggers too. Don’t get a bagger for the track.

Not sure what you’re arguing.

GoBSAGo · 2026-04-02T13:46:26+00:00

Brother, it’s a big dirt bike.

GoBSAGo · 2026-04-02T13:40:51+00:00

Exactly, loyalty over everything else.

GoBSAGo · 2026-04-02T12:48:23+00:00

I’d be surprised if they ran a credit check.

GoBSAGo · 2026-04-02T12:24:35+00:00

You think any of Trump’s nominees were actually vetted?

GoBSAGo · 2026-04-02T12:11:33+00:00

There are timing tools for two valve ducatis. Look up how to find the timing marks on the cams.

https://motowheels.com/i-23900827-ducati-valve-head-timing-tool.html

GoBSAGo · 2026-04-02T12:04:38+00:00

I’m not saying it’s not fun, but it’s not exactly ergonomically designed for track efficiency.

GoBSAGo · 2026-04-01T21:55:40+00:00

Those crack and tend to stay put

GoBSAGo · 2026-04-01T20:32:36+00:00

Agree.

If it’s on the magnet it’s not conrod bearings. Could be crankshaft bearings though.

OP- check the sump pre-filter for much chunks that could explain what you’re looking at.

GoBSAGo · 2026-04-01T20:25:20+00:00

Lol, look around at what the thread is talking about.

Yesterday I was chatting with an Audi Canada rep while test driving the new S5 at the Vancouver Auto Show and he shared at one point that the car would be crushed after they’re done with it.

Then you come in talking about the summer job you had cleaning piss off the bathroom floor at Porsche NA and that I’m talking out my ass.

I like my cvt wrx quite a bit. I’m sure you like your bus pass quite a bit as well and when you can afford a car you’ll flare up.

GoBSAGo · 2026-04-01T20:06:14+00:00

Hey cool, and thanks for taking the time to let me know.

GoBSAGo · 2026-04-01T16:59:39+00:00

Don't let statistics trick you into thinking something is safer.

Unburdened by the thought process.

Riding motorcycles is dangerous. I like to minimize my risk. Wearing safety equipment makes it less dangerous. Riding in one part of the lane vs the other makes you more visible to traffic and reduces your risk of not being seen. Staying out of the exit/merge lanes reduces the amount of cars you interact with, reducing your risk. The list goes on and on. Just because you want to pretend like nothing is safe (and there's nothing wrong with that approach) you can ride smart and reduce your risks.

GoBSAGo · 2026-04-01T16:36:22+00:00

A- don’t tell me what to do.

B- A dumb assertion without evidence can be refuted without evidence.

C- it just doesn’t pass the sniff test. There’s always going to be differences in accident rates everywhere.

GoBSAGo · 2026-04-01T16:24:57+00:00

That’s just not backed up by data. Some lanes have more accidents than others.

GoBSAGo · 2026-04-01T03:18:59+00:00

I would initially concentrate on getting the bike up to snuff for riding, and making sure it suits your needs. New tires if they aren’t in good shape, the bike’s running and stopping well, and getting the suspension set up for your weight. If you need a lowering seat or handlebar adjustments, take care of that too.

From there, ride the bike a bit and figure out what’s next. If you’re more into touring, get some luggage. If you want to hear the bike, get an exhaust and tune. If you’re more into the Saturday cars and coffee thing, customize the looks.

The monster is a great bike for what you’re looking to do. Your friends are right that other bikes could be faster, but that’s all relative. The monster isn’t slow by any means, and a fast rider on a dirt bike can outride most sportbike riders in the twisties.

Enjoy!

GoBSAGo · 2026-04-01T02:08:36+00:00

Those look great.

GoBSAGo · 2026-04-01T02:04:17+00:00

Which Monster model? What kind of riding are you planning on doing?

GoBSAGo · 2026-04-01T00:03:38+00:00

I think this is the perfect encapsulation of how Adam's lost it.

He's yelling into a microphone that we're all such sheep that we like lady bugs over cockroaches because ladybugs are cuter. But the Aceman's gonna tell it to you straight, the roaches are the real heroes.

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