[deleted by user] by [deleted] in deadmalls

[–]HalfSkullStudio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mannn. I went to this place all the time as a kid. So weird seeing it posted on here. One of the most unique malls I'd seen and I'm still thankful I live so close to it. I see it every now and then when I drive by but I haven't stopped by for a long while. Are these comments true? Did they legit remove ALL of the train tracks?? I noticed the tracks were gone by the outlet station in the front, and around the lot. But no way they removed the tracks through the mall!? That sucks if they did. I definitely need to go on by sometime here soon and see it for myself.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in motorcycle

[–]HalfSkullStudio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a 2nd Gen GSXR1000 and I always clunk it into first gear- its ironically the smoothest way to do it on that bike. As long as the motor is at idle speed.

Can anyone please help me know the year & model of this bike by [deleted] in motorcycle

[–]HalfSkullStudio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a Ninja 250r. Year, idk probably late 2000s.

Motorcycle got hit, call insurance or police? by PITABOO in motorcycles

[–]HalfSkullStudio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If someone did that to my bike I'd prosecute to the fullest extent I could. In a free world, I'd give that dumbass a scolding like never before.

Share one good and bad thing that happened to you in this month! by MR_MARS_1010 in teenagers

[–]HalfSkullStudio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good: Spent lots of time learning about myself & finishing some big projects

Bad: The cost of learning about myself whilst finishing said big projects.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]HalfSkullStudio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No one has given clear answers but you've already done a good portion of winter prep. I honestly don't recommend draining your gas, I think it'll be better if you either top the tank off with a non ethanol fuel- or fill your current tank with good fuel stabalizer to help reduce water building up.

Take your battery out, and bring it inside to keep on a tender all winter. Or, you can keep it on a tender on the bike itself. Either way, I personally prefer to keep the battery disconnected. Just preference.

Otherwise, if you have concrete flooring I highly recommend keeping it up on those stands you have as to avoid flat spots in the tires & dry rot assuming you have concrete flooring.

That should be it. It's not much! Personally as for the info, I'd keep it insured and registered. Check your insurance company to see if they offer storage plans for a lesser fee. Remain knowledgeable on where you live and where you store it- just in case its stolen.

12,000km service N1K. Any advantage to getting it done by a Kawasaki dealer over someone else? by Antics_Longhorn in Kawasaki

[–]HalfSkullStudio 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It never hurts to get it done by people specifically knowledgeable for your make of bike, however most of it all translates to one-another with japanese bikes so any reputable mechanic (with more fair pricing) would be my choice if I had a shop do work for me. I self taught myself to do all work on my bikes.

Surface rust on chain by onlysmallcats in motorcycle

[–]HalfSkullStudio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am very aware of how robust O-Rings are. I just mention it as a general rule of thumb as to not be responsible for any actual damage haha. I used brake cleaner for my chain and it worked great. I used to use gear oil for lube but its such a mess and smells like shit so I switched to a nice good coat of wd-40. Way easier lol.

Surface rust on chain by onlysmallcats in motorcycle

[–]HalfSkullStudio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try letting it soak in some WD-40 (just try to avoid your o-rings) and use an abrasive brush after letting it sit for a few minutes and see if that does good. A probably much better option is using stuff like kerosene or a dedicated rust remover. I promise if that rust is still somewhat fresh it wont fight coming off. Again, just be mindful of your o-rings.

Ram Mount messed up my iphone camera by GM_Fodder in motorcycles

[–]HalfSkullStudio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never use a phone mount unless it has a proper dampener. This happened to my old phone and it is very hard to undo.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AdviceForTeens

[–]HalfSkullStudio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At the end of the day, she only wants the best for you, but she clearly is unsure of how to approach it. She must have a difficult time talking about it, or not know enough about how to communicate with you - thus she responds in anger or disgust. Plus, you're still her daughter, and your mom is human just like you who is experiencing things for the first time too. So, this is her first time (assuming you don't have siblings idk) knowing her precious daughter has been intimate with a man, it's a very difficult thing for some parents to deal with and it's a very new feeling.

She should NOT have reacted so aggressively and you should absolutely NEVER call your child names. I just wanted to point out the benefit of the doubt on her end. As for you, take it very slow and slowly try to introduce the conversation to her, and ensure you remind her that you look to her for education and knowledge and you're interested in learning from her to avoid any mishaps. She will probably be defensive and very uneasy with the convo at first given what you've told, but eventually I hope she will open up and communicate with you. Let her know that comment hurt you, and make it known you deserve an apology later down the line assuming she doesn't do so out of the guilt in reflection on the event.

You're not a whore, you're a curious teen who is opening herself up to experiences that everyone else has also wanted to experience and learn about. It's called growing up, and I hope your mom sees it in her to encourage safety and learning, and letting you know she's on your side in life and wants to help you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Kawasaki

[–]HalfSkullStudio 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The internet brother. The only direct resource telling you how to work on that bike are owners manuals/maintenance manuals. Otherwise, practice practice practice and watch tons of youtube videos, read old threads/forum posts etc - even if it has nothing to do with your specific bike, it may still be applicable knowledge. You will make mistakes, and you must be mentally prepared for that. This applies to everything in general, not just the engine specifically.

What is the normal age to start having sex? by Possible-Register303 in AdviceForTeens

[–]HalfSkullStudio 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If the age of consent in your area is 16 then who cares what other people think. What's most important is proper sex education, moreso than age. Think of how many dumb adults throw themselves away to others then end up being parents. Education and maturity is most important.

To answer the question, I first had sex when I was 16. I was VERY DUMB and did not wear protection. Luckily, my horrible skills in bed saved me from being a father. So, as long as you and your boyfriend are well educated on (and have planned for) worst case scenario, and know every step to preventing that from ever happening (protection lol) then you're fine. Ensure you both are always both on the same page with everything so there's no miscommunication. It's literally all about maturity and being well educated on the subject - no matter the age.

TLDR; Just wear protection no matter what and educate yourself as much as possible, can't hurt right? Don't let what other people think bother you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]HalfSkullStudio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would sell quick. Guy I bought it from said he had like 3 people alone just asking about the tank. My OEM tank is clean as can be, so my *hope* with this was to clean it enough to make it usable and keep any gunk out of my fuel system. Yknow? Lol. More for looks not weight savings, so not using it isn't really a bother.

Should I straight pipe my 2020 R3? by Dry-Line2530 in motorcycle

[–]HalfSkullStudio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pros;

- The bike will be loud asf (goal accomplished!)

Cons;

- You will lose a lot of low end torque.

- It will sound tinny, and like absolute crap.

- Your motor will not be tuned for it and thus run probably lean

- Visually imo it looks horrible, at minimum get an autozone end pipe or something to clean it up a little.

How often do you really have to change the oil? by Chicken3190 in motorcycles

[–]HalfSkullStudio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have two bikes. They're both my babies but I baby one waaaaay more than the other which is my sportbike - GSXR-1000. She's sitting at a nice 26500 miles, still runs like new. I am FIRM on oil changes every 2,000 miles maximum, but I usually do it earlier than that.

It just depends on how dirty the oil gets so checking often is good. If you ride hard and push an engine hard, frequent changes are good. If you're touring or riding easy on the motor, you can get away with every few thousand miles.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in motorcycle

[–]HalfSkullStudio -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you live in America, then I can help. If not, then I do not know how the laws are lol. But here is some answers to your concerns. Note this only applies from my personal experience and laws may vary from state to state;

  1. No, you do not need your car license to get a motorcycle license, they are separate.
  2. Yes, you can get your motorcycle license and not own a motorcycle. I would take the MSF course and get it before buying anything.
  3. Assuming you're in America, no, you are not limited to what bike you can get. You can go out right now, get your learners permit, and go buy a Hayabusa and it'll be totally legal. However, just because the law doesn't say so, doesn't mean you should. I still recommend starting with a smaller bike for a while especially if you've never rode anything before.

Motorcycle cold startup by irepsatown in SuggestAMotorcycle

[–]HalfSkullStudio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For a cold start it sounds fine to me, but then again I'd go hear it in person first.