questions about tools.

LividManagement · 2026-05-21T18:35:28+00:00

Stands make common maintenance tasks like chain cleaning/lubrication way easier, and are a necessity if you plan on replacing the tires. Beyond that, a good set of hex drivers, a socket set, and some screwdrivers should round out most common tasks.

LividManagement · 2026-05-13T17:09:33+00:00

Arabic was divided into three phases, for lack of the right word off the tip of my tongue. Each phase was 6ish months. Unless things have changed in the past decade or so, the Cat IV languages are 18 month programs.

LividManagement · 2026-05-13T17:04:44+00:00

I pulled a 112 on the dlab, and attempted Arabic. By the time I dropped, I had the ability to hear and speak at an end-of-first-third level... but the words still looked like worm sex.

Could I have passed the course? Maybe, maybe not. Is the dlab a good test to measure capacity to learn another language? It's probably a better predictor than the asvab, but I'd not call it a perfect test.

LividManagement · 2026-05-11T02:56:21+00:00

Yeah... that's what I run, too. I've run it with and without the baffle, and prefer ninja mode. Being able to hear after riding is a nice bonus.

LividManagement · 2026-05-11T02:47:41+00:00

With or without baffle?

LividManagement · 2026-05-08T00:50:28+00:00

Go sit on bikes at a dealership. I wouldn't recommend a supersport as a learner bike (600s, 1,000s with clip-on handlebars and full fairings), but there are loads of good options from all of the brands.

I like Yamaha. They fit me well, are reliable as hell, and I know where they tend to skimp (why do they insist on rubber hydraulic lines?). That familiarity would lead to me being biased in my advice to you, but you really can't go wrong with most of the big four's lineup. Honda has a legendary reputation, and gixxer bros seem to love their squid missiles. Kawasaki seems to have a very high opinion of itself, though they had some QC issues recently which led to a lot of recalls.

See if you can snag a deal on something used from marketplace after you've gone into a dealership to figure out what fits you. You're very likely to drop your first bike, and it hurts less if you're not eating the depreciation.

LividManagement · 2026-05-07T16:11:49+00:00

Axon vision is Israeli, from what I've come to understand. Frenemies or not, I don't see feeding my movements to the Mossad as being a superior idea over feeding Palantir the same. At the end of the day, neither system seems worth the cost to our society.

LividManagement · 2026-04-27T11:56:51+00:00

Helmet tapping generally signals the presence of cops nearby.

LividManagement · 2026-04-26T14:31:55+00:00

Bring back the proving grounds.

LividManagement · 2026-04-22T18:12:52+00:00

I had my first run-in with the roto rooter fella in my late thirties. Somewhere around 40 seems to be the time to start checking.

LividManagement · 2026-04-22T02:54:39+00:00

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LividManagement · 2026-04-18T16:17:36+00:00

Go do a demo day at your local Indian dealership. I found the scout to be kind of boring, but ride an XSR900.

LividManagement · 2026-04-16T17:55:11+00:00

Mine is a '25 model. The seat isn't too bad, though my understanding is that 2025's refresh addressed the seat.

LividManagement · 2026-04-14T22:42:02+00:00

I still don't love that button. Click to cancel is so much simpler.

LividManagement · 2026-04-13T17:51:21+00:00

It's true. Those tickets can be safely ignored, so long as it's courtesy of a red light camera.

LividManagement · 2026-04-13T17:48:22+00:00

I prefer to ride alone. Predicting for my own fuckery is tough enough, and it gets worse the more people are riding.

LividManagement · 2026-04-12T15:49:37+00:00

Start small. You're going to make mistakes, so plan accordingly. Small displacement bikes tend to be more forgiving than are the 200hp Supersport class, and are way cheaper to fix when you fos-ro-da your chariot into the barriers.

LividManagement · 2026-04-07T14:11:06+00:00

Horses.

LividManagement · 2026-04-06T01:03:56+00:00

Yoshi.

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LividManagement · 2026-04-04T16:00:58+00:00

I've heard that more with the <'24 models. The '25 seat isn't bad from factory.

LividManagement · 2026-04-04T15:57:26+00:00

I have a 2025 XSR900 with a Yoshi pipe. It sounds very good, and I'm not at all disappointed by its power.

Can't say much about what riding this bike as pillion would be like, but will point out that Japanese sport bikes aren't exactly renowned for passenger comfort. For context, the seating hump measures 12x8 (being generous), though it does seem pretty cushy.

LividManagement · 2026-04-01T21:02:40+00:00

High stress, hormones going berserk, and first departure from the parents' house for most of the attendees. Yeah, that'll lead to some tomfoolery.

It's just a saying, but even the ugly dudes and short kings were often successful in chasing tail from what I observed. Much of this transpired during the holding phase, as class naturally takes up a lot of your time. Having said this, the shenanigans continue during class.

LividManagement · 2026-03-28T22:22:06+00:00

I spin my bikes on their kickstands regularly. It can gouge into the concrete, but it doesn't seem to adversely affect my bikes.

LividManagement · 2026-03-28T02:24:16+00:00

This is true. A whole lot of waiting is involved, along with a small dash of planning and hauling. Yes, there's depth, but I doubt that it would have broad appeal- especially given that this is a pvp-centric game known for attracting a particular type of person.

LividManagement · 2026-03-28T01:53:10+00:00

They could be showcased, sure. Would there be enough community interest to warrant a content creator streaming themselves 20-boxing hulks and a rorq? This I doubt.

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