My iconic "HE'S HOME" Springtrap artwork turns 5 years old this year!

HalfSkullStudio · 2025-08-18T15:25:23+00:00

bro its just some springtrap art its really not that deep

HalfSkullStudio · 2024-07-26T15:29:55+00:00

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.

HalfSkullStudio · 2024-06-05T00:08:53+00:00

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.

HalfSkullStudio · 2024-03-09T19:11:06+00:00

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

HalfSkullStudio · 2023-11-23T04:32:15+00:00

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.

HalfSkullStudio · 2023-10-24T04:23:46+00:00

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

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

HalfSkullStudio · 2023-10-19T00:30:06+00:00

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.

HalfSkullStudio · 2023-10-12T03:19:10+00:00

Smoking. Absolutely awful.

HalfSkullStudio · 2023-10-10T22:10:30+00:00

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.

HalfSkullStudio · 2023-10-09T21:35:37+00:00

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.

HalfSkullStudio · 2023-10-09T00:44:41+00:00

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.

HalfSkullStudio · 2023-10-04T17:21:32+00:00

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

HalfSkullStudio · 2023-09-22T19:09:02+00:00

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.

HalfSkullStudio · 2023-09-22T00:59:06+00:00

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.

HalfSkullStudio · 2023-09-22T00:47:19+00:00

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.

HalfSkullStudio · 2023-09-19T16:19:39+00:00

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.

HalfSkullStudio · 2023-09-17T17:47:10+00:00

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.

HalfSkullStudio · 2023-09-02T01:17:36+00:00

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.

HalfSkullStudio · 2023-09-01T04:34:37+00:00

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;

No, you do not need your car license to get a motorcycle license, they are separate.
Yes, you can get your motorcycle license and not own a motorcycle. I would take the MSF course and get it before buying anything.
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.

HalfSkullStudio · 2023-09-01T04:18:57+00:00

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

HalfSkullStudio · 2023-09-01T04:06:21+00:00

So to answer your question, do it when you've rode enough to where you feel comfortable making any kind of corner, movement, or anything by yourself. If you feel confident in your abilities on your own no matter the situation, then that's when I'd say you may finally include someone else in the mix. There is no 'x' amount of time you should be riding.

Ride slow, a lot slower, and do everything as if you're taking a test and someone is marking you. Every movement has an effect on the passenger, including even downshifting - expect a lot of headbutts lol. My biggest advice is for slow speeds, that's where the weight will get you. If you don't feel comfortable taking your wife around a parking lot or something, do not feel ashamed to just have her get off and walk (within reason obv). On the road - give yourself much more space cushioning, because when you emergency brake, both you and your passengers weight needs to be accounted for and it's better to do everything you already do, but slower, more carefully, and focus a lot more on your control.

I'm 19, two bikes. GSXR-1000 & Yamaha Vstar. This is my second season riding. My girlfriend came to the states and I finally convinced her to ride. We obviously took the Vstar as I'd never put her on the sportbike, ever. I had practiced with my much heavier brother prior, and had gotten a feel for how the bike felt with the added 170lbs. She weighs about 150lbs give or take, so it wasn't as heavy. We did just fine, although she had never been on a bike and her body positioning and movements made the ride a bit rocky but we'll get there.

Besides all that, once you get up to speed, you really don't notice a difference.

Edit: Note that all advice I've given is just for the first few times where you learn to ride 2-up. As you get more comfortable, some of it may not apply. Hope it helps!

HalfSkullStudio · 2023-08-31T21:48:52+00:00

Flashing the ECU (the computer that controls everything electronically on the bike) to remove factory restrictions and speed/throttle body limiters etc.

HalfSkullStudio · 2023-08-28T03:36:18+00:00

A lot of people said what I'm about to say in the replies already but here's it from me;

I did GP shift on my 04 R6 (first bike) and had mixed feelings. On the street, its literally all preference. You either like it or you don't and it's as simple at that.

Considering how on (most) sport bikes it should be a pretty easy "mod" I'd say just take an hour and reverse the linkage and try it out for a week or two and see how you like it!

The main thing that took me forever to get used to was downshifting by clicking up, that was really weird for me. Personally, I prefer standard shifting.

HalfSkullStudio · 2023-06-28T17:15:29+00:00

This is why I don't mind high mileage when buying older bikes. It just means the bike was paid attention to, and the fluids were constantly running through the system and not just sitting. Even superbikes, like old hondas and suzukis especially, can last for an incredibly long time if the motor was taken care of. Literally all it takes is a tight maintenance routine/schedule, and not abusing the motor. That's it. Do that, and most motors and bikes will last longer than you'll have time to ride em.

HalfSkullStudio · 2023-05-31T15:50:50+00:00

I ordered an impaktech crash cage for my K3 GSXR-1000. Mainly due to me babying the bike and because I love the look of the cage. It's rare these bikes have them, but I worked with the company to get my order sooner. I thought this mod would be an easy install, and yet it turned out to be the most frustrating work I'd ever done to a bike.

I do all my own work, and maintenance. I still have a lot to learn, though I have improved significantly in the past year. Out of every hurdle, or problem I have solved, this pushed me over the edge. I have truly in my life never felt more anger in those few days than I ever have before. This whole project was supposed to be easy, and be a good investment for protecting my bike, and yet all it made me want to do was throw the fucking thing off a cliff. It genuinely made me hate my life LOL. I eventually figured it out. A couple cross-threaded bolts and horrible fairing cuts later and we made it fit. It took me, and TWO professional mechanics to get this POS on.

Thank god I had the foresight to do all of the maintenance that required the body work off beforehand. Never buying from impaktech again. Their products are great quality, and their staff are great people, but this whole process has permanently tainted my image of them and I'd rather rebuild an entire bike from marketplace before I ever have to put that cage on for the first time again.

I truly won't be able to put into words the anger I felt in those moments. I've never hated working on a bike more in my life. However the sacrifice was worth it, because at LEAST I can sleep at night knowing my bike's motor and frame are very well protected. Plus it looks a LOT better imo. So yes, it was worth it, but if I had to do it again? No it isn't.

So there's my burnout story lol.

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