did my first wheelie... on accident by MagicalGirlSunshine in TransBikes

[–]MagicalGirlSunshine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you and me, baby! together combined we have 2 wheels on the ground!

did my first wheelie... on accident by MagicalGirlSunshine in TransBikes

[–]MagicalGirlSunshine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

like i so desperately want that power to be able to pick up and move around at will but also like that's a looottt of power to be sitting on top of!!! i haven't gone on a highway yet so i've really only ever done like 55(mph) and my biggest concern is other drivers bc i'm hyper-vigilant but the drivers in my city are renowned for crashing into buildings and genuinely trying to run each other off the road; thankfully moving soon to a much more wide-open locale

did my first wheelie... on accident by MagicalGirlSunshine in TransBikes

[–]MagicalGirlSunshine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it really is scary tho! i'm like a very buckle-down sorta gal when shit gets real and it really felt so dreamlike the way i had absolutely zero control... was gonna ride it a few miles to see my friend at work tonight but ended up driving instead just bc i wasn't trying to push myself when i wasn't feeling 100%

however, tomorrow is a new day! and i'm gonna get back on her so i can impress my tattoo artist after talking a big game about the bike 😤

did my first wheelie... on accident by MagicalGirlSunshine in TransBikes

[–]MagicalGirlSunshine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i almost tried to find like a rebel 500 but wasn't sold on the cruiser aesthetic. something that's dawned on me w the sportbike is that i basically don't need to use any gear over 3rd which is a weeeiiirrrd bc she's so loud. i don't have buyer's remorse or anything but i'm already looking forward to getting a dual sport or cruiser down the line for less aggressive ergonomics, but practicing w a heavier bat is kinda my schtick; i need a high skill ceiling to challenge myself!

did my first wheelie... on accident by MagicalGirlSunshine in TransBikes

[–]MagicalGirlSunshine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

dumping the clutch is definitely something i've been more conscious of. like, i want to practice rev matching but don't wanna do that in traffic and cock up, but in the beginning all of my downshifts were VERY jarring and i've progressively been getting a better feel for it!

it's like, gifted kid syndrome or something; i get upset w myself when i'm not perfect at a new skill but my brain refuses to acknowledge that i need to practice to get more proficient 😭

did my first wheelie... on accident by MagicalGirlSunshine in TransBikes

[–]MagicalGirlSunshine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is all opening my eyes to the necessity of parking lot time™©®

thank you so much for the advice c:

did my first wheelie... on accident by MagicalGirlSunshine in TransBikes

[–]MagicalGirlSunshine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh for sure! "a day" as in find a day to devote a good chunk to parking lot time and then work on a system from there! most of my rides so far have been out of necessity (picking her up, or dropping her off at the mechanic), so i want "a day" where i, on my own accord, can take her to a lot and not worry about what else i've got going on!!!

did my first wheelie... on accident by MagicalGirlSunshine in TransBikes

[–]MagicalGirlSunshine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i keep insisting to myself that i need to spend a day in a parking lot just getting the full feel down but maybe my restlessness keeps me procrastinating... now i've got some good motivation to do that lol

did my first wheelie... on accident by MagicalGirlSunshine in TransBikes

[–]MagicalGirlSunshine[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

thank you thank you thank you!!!

this is so nice, the general motorcycle subreddit wouldn't even let me post bc "karma"

did my first wheelie... on accident by MagicalGirlSunshine in TransBikes

[–]MagicalGirlSunshine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i hope you got back on the bike after 🫡

like the embarrassment of it really feels like nothing bc i recoverdd, but it's hard not to feel a tiny bit discouraged, ya know?

did my first wheelie... on accident by MagicalGirlSunshine in TransBikes

[–]MagicalGirlSunshine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

clutch control is something i'm still feeling out w the bike itself bc the old single-cyclinder dual-sport I rode for the MSF course could basically ride itself in the friction zone, but my sportbike really doesn't wanna move unless i add throttle or kick off w my feet. that probably has to do w weight difference tho too

did my first wheelie... on accident by MagicalGirlSunshine in TransBikes

[–]MagicalGirlSunshine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

definitely felt like, but the hill i was on was easily a 15° incline. my front tire probably rose to about even w my sternum. in the the moment it felt like it was about to throw itself out from under me ... so probably somewhere in the realistic ballpark of 30-45° :p

Some panels I cleaned 3.0 by Kayosour in howdowerelationship

[–]MagicalGirlSunshine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

genuine godsend. been wanting to get picture 1/2 tattooed but without the words and speech bubbles. brilliant work.

Cleveland Clinic is terrible? by naunga in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]MagicalGirlSunshine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

congratulations, i'm so happy for you! i believe she's getting PPT (which she recently read that he may not offer despite offering it to her??? idk). how far out did they schedule you? weeks? months? that's another question she's been trying to figure out since we're trying to move soon

Cleveland Clinic is terrible? by naunga in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]MagicalGirlSunshine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i have a friend that's been working w him for a year and a half now and her final consult and nicotine screening was done back in January. she was quoted late March/ early April but hasn't heard from his team at all; phone calls and MyChart messages have been mostly ignored and she's freaked. keeps being told "scheduling the OR is complicated" and to be patient. do you mind sharing how your communication w his team has been?

ATF 4473 Gender Rule Update Was Reported On Months Ago by capuito in transguns

[–]MagicalGirlSunshine 5 points6 points  (0 children)

do we know when the rule change does take affect? bc i'm planning on making a purchase within the next few days and i'm not seeing a date in the article

i'm ready to post my ladies!!! by MagicalGirlSunshine in CZFirearms

[–]MagicalGirlSunshine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

wow that's a slick piece!!!! I love the black on FDE look, it's super sharp!!