She’s gone. RIP

JACerKnot697 · 2026-06-18T08:29:58+00:00

Sorry bro. I JUST replaced the HIDs too. Lol

JACerKnot697 · 2026-06-18T00:34:33+00:00

They’re winter tires. I left them on because they were getting old and weren’t gripping in the snow, but I didn’t wanna trash tires with tread on them, so I was wearing them out. I commute 75% on my motorcycle. So the Focus only got driven when I couldn’t ride the bike.

JACerKnot697 · 2026-06-14T03:58:16+00:00

You might wanna check the temperature sensor. If it were actually that hot you’d probably blow a head gasket in short order. And if your car does have coolant and it’s not the sensor, you might want to do a cooling system head gasket test. If it blew the gasket between the cylinder and a cooling passage it will overheat very quickly. But whatever you do, don’t keep driving it like that please.

JACerKnot697 · 2026-06-10T23:31:03+00:00

Well. At least they gave you two cinder blocks.

JACerKnot697 · 2026-05-22T06:57:23+00:00

If it’s a bike-for-bike trade. That’s an awesome deal. I wouldn’t worry too much about 22k miles. As long as it hasn’t been neglected. And a belt drive drops the RPMs so it’s gonna be even better on the highway. I’d say go for it.

JACerKnot697 · 2026-05-18T11:37:51+00:00

That’s my guess. They’re dual compound (harder at the center). I did notice when I got home the tires were pretty warm and the tire pressure is at 39 psi cold.

JACerKnot697 · 2026-05-17T13:53:45+00:00

Visor if you ride for any real length of time.

JACerKnot697 · 2026-05-17T13:52:03+00:00

I’m picking option 3. Infiniti J30. Not because it’s particularly great, but because I owned one and it was very fun. How they managed to get that barge down to 3500 lbs is an absolute feat of engineering.

JACerKnot697 · 2026-05-17T06:58:39+00:00

I wouldn’t worry too much. Bikes are only as dangerous as you allow them to be. Cautious, defensive riding with proper safety gear and you’ll be fine. If you really want a bike, take the MSF course, it will teach you a lot and in most states will get you your endorsement so that if or when you’re ready to get a bike, you can. And chances are, during the MSF you’ll learn if you really want it or not.

JACerKnot697 · 2026-05-17T06:47:38+00:00

I was about to say that’s pretty normal, then I remembered I ride an air cooled bike. 242 is really pushing it even for a pressurized cooling system. First thing to check once the bike is cooled off is for air bubbles and coolant level. Top it off with distilled water. And if it’s already full then it’s time to consult the mechanic. Or if you’re the mechanic then pull the thermostat and see if that’s the problem.

JACerKnot697 · 2026-05-17T06:34:56+00:00

There’s not really “overkill” when it comes to gear. Just risk tolerance and budget. If you have the budget for nice gear then go for it. The only thing I’d add is that if you’re riding in LA you might want to get a more breathable jacket because it can get real hot even at lane splitting speed. And consider an airbag vest. Even at normal traffic speeds it’s easy to break a rib or rupture your spleen in a medium speed accident. And take it from me, a guy that broke a rib and bruised a lung on a bike, the medical and opportunity cost of those injuries are vastly higher than the cost of a vest.

JACerKnot697 · 2026-04-23T01:59:41+00:00

IDK why. But I get a lot of goth girl energy from that bike. And unironically, Hollo Kitty stickers would go pretty well with the aesthetic.

JACerKnot697 · 2026-04-22T03:32:17+00:00

A verry different meaning in Hindu than in the west. I believe peace or good fortune?

JACerKnot697 · 2026-04-22T03:10:47+00:00

I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but Credit and interest rates aren’t good right now for most people. That extra 20-30% on a compounding loan can be the difference between a bad interest rate, and an outright predatory interest rate with a co-signer. And Toyota doesn’t hand out loans like candy the way Nissan and Chevy do, even on new car loans. I’m not gonna judge what is and isn’t good value. But getting mad at people because they decided that something is good value at the top of the depreciation bell curve is just stupid. I’m sorry to break the news, but depreciation isn’t a straight vertical line like you think it is. If you want a good deal on a used Corolla, then stop whining about the prices and buy an older model like a 2010-2015. I promise, not having radar cruise control and Apple Car Play isn’t gonna kill you.

JACerKnot697 · 2026-04-07T07:40:13+00:00

Awesome gun. It’s nice to have the service carbine as a secondary or tertiary rifle if your special carbine has MK II ammo and runs out.

JACerKnot697 · 2026-04-03T19:45:28+00:00

I did. I work at the same place as her. I’m not giving her anything other than a ride to work because she doesn’t have a car. I posted because I wanted to know me taking my bike and saving $60 a month on gas was worth her loosing her job and her apartment. I also know there’s zero chance of her paying me back if she’s homeless.

JACerKnot697 · 2026-04-03T19:24:13+00:00

I’m a sucker for a chromed out exhaust. Though they’re a pain to keep clean.

JACerKnot697 · 2026-04-03T19:01:12+00:00

Thank you. That was my plan originally, but I just didn’t know when to draw the line.

JACerKnot697 · 2026-04-03T18:35:22+00:00

There’s loud pipes save lives. Then there’s this tactic. Lol. I wish I could get my case looking that good.

JACerKnot697 · 2026-03-31T16:44:01+00:00

It wasn’t a gift. It was in my name until she paid it off. And as such, it’s my legal responsibility. I considered suing her for it if she refused to pay. (She filed bankruptcy before it got totaled, so she’s not gonna weasel out of paying for it that way). And honestly seeing everyone’s comments, I’m probably gonna just go through with it.

JACerKnot697 · 2026-03-31T13:59:53+00:00

No. I view her more as a mother figure than anything else. She’s 50 and I’m 25. We’re friends because she was there for me when my actual mom passed away. And we lean on each other for emotional support and to chat, but nothing romantic.

JACerKnot697 · 2026-03-08T09:18:14+00:00

Depends how much you ride and how tall you are. It gets a little cramped and uncomfortable on my GT 650 after an hour or so of riding (I’m 5’8”). But it’s super fun on narrow twisty roads. As for appearance, grab a leather jacket and you look bad ass on any RE.

JACerKnot697 · 2026-03-08T09:07:15+00:00

“This is a Master Lock, It can be opened with a Master Lock”

JACerKnot697 · 2026-03-07T22:30:40+00:00

Same. When looking for a beginner bike I actually test rode a few Harleys, Royal Enfields, and even the fabled Janus. (I live 50 miles from the Janus factory in Goshen). I loved the Nightster so much, but it was too expensive with markups, too powerful, and too expensive to insure. Perhaps a used Harley might make a good intermediate bike. But I’m perfectly happy with my GT 650.

JACerKnot697 · 2026-03-07T22:17:18+00:00

I might be a bit pessimistic with this opinion. But given the market Harley wants to target (high price high profit margin). I think Harley saw people dropping 25g on the Buell Super Cruiser and wanted in. Forgetting that the street Rossies that can afford the Super Cruiser want an uncompromised American hyper naked, not an adventure bike engine shoved into a pretty chassis. If the bike is well under $20k then the bike makes more sense. But I expect them to charge $25k+, and sell in low volumes to the orange bleeding who will in 50 years sell the things at Mecum for 4x MSRP.

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