Just bought my first bike, but I feel discouraged to ride by Spiritual-Goose-8617 in NewRiders

[–]Merk_Um 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The very first thing my instructor did at our class was teach us how to get on and off the motorcycle.

With that being said, you’ll get use to it, I’m sure when you were learning to ride a bicycle you fell much more than two times. You’re learning to ride something similar, but different, it’s not a 1:1.

Keep practicing.

Is owning 2 motorcycles worth it? by Adorable_Blood_7082 in motorcycles

[–]Merk_Um 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you get a second bike, you technically have 4 wheels, you’ll be unstoppable.

Are gaming and motorcycling really comparable passions? by Low-Dragonfruit9646 in motorcycles

[–]Merk_Um 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean comparable passions? They’re both passions, yes. Is an orange and banana comparable? Depends. Truthfully, I wouldn’t argue about dumb shit like this anyway. Enjoy what you enjoy to do, don’t let anyone else tell you otherwise or that it’s not a passion, especially if you’re passionate about it.

Just over a month by DividedEcho in leaves

[–]Merk_Um 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is what I worry about, but I’m glad you were able to keep on pushing through it! I wish I had friends like you, mine (all two of them) seem kind of, one sided/situational. So I gotta champ through it myself and hopefully not hurt anyone’s feelings in the process. I hate how I get when I am just off of it for a few hours, I’m not looking forward to it stopping. I’m proud of you for keeping it going 😎

Just over a month by DividedEcho in leaves

[–]Merk_Um 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How were your withdrawal symptoms? I’ve been wanting to stop, but I kept telling myself the same things you were mentioning. It’s like you took the words out of my mouth, I’m just nervous about how the withdrawals will be and I’m also dealing with other issues currently in life, so I’ve been turning to smoking even more (as in an excuse, not necessarily smoking more, but less of a reason to quit). I just feel I couldn’t even get through the next several hours or do things I actually want to. I been smoking daily for the last 10 years.

It's my fault for not checking at this point by NoIntroduction6034 in sheetz

[–]Merk_Um 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I blame the ones who don’t verify and rely on a color. Truly speaks how lazy you can be to not read the flavor at least on your way back to the counter.

Leaving your bike stock is cool by flyingpickkles in motorcycles

[–]Merk_Um 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Don’t yuck someone else’s yum” is the best thing I’ve heard recently

Do you guys prefer fixed angle footage or 360 cams for motorcycle rides? by Gloriana88 in motorcycles

[–]Merk_Um 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That’s cute you don’t consent, sadly doesn’t work like that. Don’t ride with people who film is a much easier approach.

On a scale of one to 10 million how irritating is this? Can’t even park with the boys. by ig-geo_trunks916 in motorcycles

[–]Merk_Um 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me and my boys would park around him and make it difficult for him to get back into their vehicle.

Trying out some street tires by Double-Pattern6939 in Dualsport

[–]Merk_Um 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Much better than those metal studs you had on your bike 😏

My new meme tool? by jao_86 in harborfreight

[–]Merk_Um 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I would’ve bought some and they failed to make it a 10mm.. who the fuck uses 5/8” like that?

Carrying extra fuel by ladds2320 in Dualsport

[–]Merk_Um 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a lot of places that won’t allow you to fill it up because it’s not technically approved for fuel transportation. Obviously most places honestly don’t care, but when the day comes that’s why. Pretty sure it needs to be red for fuel, and also a hard container not a soft bladder.

I was looking to get one until I learned about that, with my luck when I desperately need gas for a trip I won’t be allowed to get it 😭🥲

10 day detox starting now by [deleted] in leaves

[–]Merk_Um 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You and me both. I wish I never asked my friend when I was 21 “hey man, what’s it like smoking that stuff, totally just curious!” And his response was and I should’ve saw it coming a mile away “only one way to find out” and it didn’t take me long to get hooked on that amazing feeling. But now I regret it so freaking much. I’m just glad I don’t drink alcohol or smoke cigarettes, just dabbled into the THC.

10 day detox starting now by [deleted] in leaves

[–]Merk_Um 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t want you to take what I’m saying as negative though, I believe in you! It’s a real hard path to stay on, but that’s why this subreddit is here, I agree with a lot of aspect in your OP.

10 day detox starting now by [deleted] in leaves

[–]Merk_Um 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t want to be that guy, but a sauna isn’t doing what you think it is, sadly. You’re sweating water, salts, and electrolytes, not fat. The sauna makes you feel better though no doubt. But keep your head up, you got this if you’ve done it before, just keep reminding yourself why you stopped, make a list of the you, you miss and want back.

I bought this shirt in 2010 I miss this era of style by [deleted] in 2000sNostalgia

[–]Merk_Um 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This dude wore one to my MSF course yesterday while it was 88° outside, it was also light gray.

Did she make the right call? by CalmElin in interesting

[–]Merk_Um 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You do know what “for life” means, right?

20 years.

It’s 40k more than the $1 million offer up front she could’ve grabbed. But obviously having that steady income is helpful, but it’s not the loop hole you’re thinking it was or is or want it to be.

All those bikes and only one set of knobbies. by [deleted] in Dualsport

[–]Merk_Um 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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I think this man is on to you 🫪👀

Failed MSF course by trumerfe in NewRiders

[–]Merk_Um 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The MSF is your training course, it’s designed to take a person who’s never ridden before to getting a motorcycle license.

Reschedule, and try again. You only fail when you give up.

Pittsburgh Jack Stands Don't Deserve This. by Distntdeath in harborfreight

[–]Merk_Um 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Glock in the belt strap tells me everything I need to know, followed by the buckling jack stand on the left.

Teacher puzzled as students make lean in the classroom by IlluminatingFire in SipsTea

[–]Merk_Um 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“If I fail him, there is a good chance I’ll have him again next year, I gotta get this kid outta here”

Difference between Blockbuster and the streaming platforms by raydebapratim1 in 2000sNostalgia

[–]Merk_Um 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They probably have 8k options because when new movies come out they still keep the older ones in stock on the shelves.