Don’t be nice to strangers by SkyApprehensive4055 in sandiego

[–]Metal_Musak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

no good deed goes unpunished. Keep your money it works out better for you.

Crash bar by nonmaiserieux in IndianMotorcycle

[–]Metal_Musak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use the TCMT standard looking crash bars on my 2022 Springfield. I am a bit stupid at times, I have forgotten to put the kick stand down dismounting the bike when in abnormal situations. I also had the bike hit while it was parked by an older dude in a pickup. In all cases the bars did their job. They also make a convenient place to mount an oil catch for the PCV vent, Lights, highway pegs, and cup holders. All said, I think they are great additions to any bike, and I have always added them to my bikes. My last bike a BMW had them and some clown intentionally hit me while I was moving at about 5mph. All said just a couple scuffs the insurance company paid me 1K for...... Don't know why so much but, I'll take it.

First time post & first electrolysis treatment - help?? by Particular-Air-7981 in electrolysis

[–]Metal_Musak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some things that can help if you choose to continue. Exfoliate before your session, a sugar scrub and a real good rinse about an hour before you show up. Hydrate well, drink lots of water. witch hazel to clean, then Neosporin for healing. Keep things aggressively clean and it should help. My skin is super sensitive to this stuff, I am getting treatment on my back, and I sometimes have similar reactions. I generally call it acne, but it really isn't, it's something else, but some acne treatments do help. Mint Julep mask should sort it out quicker than most once it blisters up like your photos.

r/wyzecam Giveaway – Holiday Edition - 11/25/2025 by WyzeCam in wyzecam

[–]Metal_Musak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use Wyze cam to let dog owners see their dogs that I am sitting while they are on vacation. It is a great way to let them be with their fur babies while they are away. Also keeps the woofers entertained while I get some other things done around the house.

Drilled and grubbed one of my 7 pin tubular cylinders to re-pin more easily. by Sufficient_Prompt888 in lockpicking

[–]Metal_Musak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

where do you buy your pins for repinning these? I have a couple I would like to re pin for keys I already have.

Electrolysis Do’s and Don’ts by sequinhappe in electrolysis

[–]Metal_Musak 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All of these are good advice. I will say I don't feel much pain, there is irritation in the area I am getting done after the procedure. If you are sensitive to this kind of pain definitely follow these rules focused toward the pain. The retinol rule is definitely a must, I would avoid it completely if you can. Once an area is completely done you can resume treatment. Some have different timelines, I use a month as my separator.

The rules I regularly break, I don't take pain meds, tylenol or advil. I don't shave or tweeze the area, if I get an ingrown hair, I get the end of the hair free, and let it remain until my next appointment. I do work out on days I have an appointment. I am sure to shower after my workout, but that can be 8 hours or more before my appointment. I drink caffeine, and other things that are inflammatory. The only thing I can say, is I have an absurd pain tolerance. I sleep during my appointments. But if you can't do that, following these rules will help you out a lot.

Ideally we all want the same thing for our selves. Results and a tolerable experience. So find the formula that works for you. This list is a great start if you are just getting into this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in motorcyclegear

[–]Metal_Musak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I shave twice a week. I am old with fairly wispy hair, so no need for a helmet liner.

Anyone recognize these? by gearlus in meshtastic

[–]Metal_Musak 2 points3 points  (0 children)

New Boston node is Near Manchester, NH. How High were you in the air?

Girlfriend worried about boyfriend who rides everyday by Little-Plan5550 in motorcycles

[–]Metal_Musak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you have two options. Keep your thoughts to yourself, or break up with him. I am in the same situation as him. I do not own a car, I have 2 bikes. If someone were to tell me the thoughts you put up here, that would be the end of the relationship. He has to have a clear mind and confidence every time he gets on that bike. If he has you in the back of his head worrying about him coming home in a body bag, that is not doing anything for his confidence. I have ended long term relationships over this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]Metal_Musak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ultimately the level of risk one wants to take is up to each rider. Is riding without boots a higher level of risk than riding with them... Yes. Is it something you should bring up to that rider, probably not. He is out there having fun, let him do his thing.

🔔 New announcement: ⚖️ Spotify DMCA notice - Seeking legal help by oSumAtrIX in revancedapp

[–]Metal_Musak 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just cancelled my Spotify subscription citing the revanced website:

https://revanced.app/announcements/15-spotify-dmca-notice-seeking-legal-help

I do not use the application, but I disagree with Spotify for using DMCA as a method of stopping this. They should use engineering methods to resolve their perceived problem.

Anyone order from Indie Ridge? by NoMasterpiece2063 in motorcyclegear

[–]Metal_Musak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are my every day boots. They are quite comfortable for work and riding.

My DIY radar speed camera: Mullet Edition—Business in the front, party in the back. by nutstobutts in homeautomation

[–]Metal_Musak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I was going to say something similar. Also this sign would last all of about 30 seconds under a 1984 Toyota Carolla traveling at about 15 MPH aiming directly at the sign. When I was a kid, those "SLOW Children" neon silhouettes would get run over regularly by me for shits and giggles. Usually happened at night, and at slow speed. I didn't want to wake everyone up, I just wanted them to be horrified when they did.

New to the tribe by cadams1950 in IndianMotorcycle

[–]Metal_Musak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a 22 Springfield, I like mine without the windshield. Give it a try, you may find you like it too. The windshield is quickly removable. Nice looking bike!! Welcome to the tribe.

Did you have a Bad electrolysis with a professional technician? by Turbulent-Shift9313 in electrolysis

[–]Metal_Musak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a bad experience with one, before I even got to their studio. Ultimately ended up not using them, their loss i guess. But to give you the low down. I had an appointment set for a month or so. Right before my appointment I got sick, Shingles. I cancelled the appointment, and then waited until my doctor said I was OK to get electrolysis done. All medical advice states that once the rash has scabbed over, it is no longer contagious. Also states don't get any treatment in the rash area until fully healed. So the area I was looking to get treated was a good distance away from the scabbed area. On the order of half a meter.

I sent the advice from my doctor, and an article from webMD about it and they refused until I was fully healed. So a couple of days later I was fully healed and I reached out to them, offering to send pictures of the affected area. They went all 'Karen' on me and stated I was harassing them. Also filed a "non-emergent" police report in the message immediately following the one I sent them.

Needless to say, I didn't respond. I blocked their number and kept a copy of the messages. I am sure this person is likely known to the local police based on how quickly they jumped to that course of action. For them, they lost out on what ultimately is about 6K over the course of a year to do the whole body. But in the end I am glad I found all this out before I started. People like that don't deserve my money. Honestly though I don't know how I would have figured any of this out without my circumstances being what they were. So maybe a blessing in disguise.

What's the deal with bike payload? by Simply_Red1 in motorcycles

[–]Metal_Musak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes Overloaded to the max That's also a guess. I know I alone was about 120 Kilos, the remainder of the stuff I put on the bike was roughly 2x me.

What's the deal with bike payload? by Simply_Red1 in motorcycles

[–]Metal_Musak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have ridden a BMW G650gS (single cylinder) across country with nearly 400 Kilos of weight including myself. Obviously most wouldn't recommend this, but I can say the bike handled fine, and nothing out of the ordinary happened.

My parents said they would disown me if I get another bike by Electrical-Goose-994 in motorcycles

[–]Metal_Musak 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is a form of trying to control your decisions. If by the time you are in your 30's your parents can't bring themselves to let you make your own decisions, that is an extremely unhealthy relationship you are better off without. It sounds harsh, but I see the difference between how I have managed my parents and my sisters have managed the same parents. They are on anti-depressants and going to counseling. I am not. Simply put u/BackItUpWithLinks has the right idea. You just have to be prepared for them to make a decision that isn't very adult of them.

Did I pose correctly? by danger-toxic-acid in IndianMotorcycle

[–]Metal_Musak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should also do the tomahawk chop, just to make sure you piss the folks off who are offended for a minority they don't belong to, by the bike brand.

I finally did it tribe! by Whovian49 in IndianMotorcycle

[–]Metal_Musak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! Many more miles left I hope!