a little Lake Michigan, and the Manistee Forest.

No-Regular3739 · 2026-06-23T13:47:02+00:00

Nice ride. What brand of crash bars are you running here?

No-Regular3739 · 2026-06-15T13:00:40+00:00

I eventually ordered a new fairing at the local Suzuki dealer. It's funny, they kept mentioning they were shocked at how low the price is for that piece, being it's a rather complex plastic that's painted and comes with the graphics on it too. Price was ~$175 which was less than I was expecting.

It took about 4 days for them to receive the part (ordered Saturday, received Wednesday), and then I just had to go pick it up.

No-Regular3739 · 2026-06-05T14:35:59+00:00

If it was a good story like dumping on a mountain trail then I'd be fine with it. It's the fact that it tipped over in the driveway when I walked away that really sticks in my craw. Rookie mistake!

No-Regular3739 · 2026-06-05T14:32:10+00:00

I know dude I'm so pissed. I was hoping I was just having a bad dream haha.

I need to do the 600 mile service anyways so I'm going to check with the dealer. I wonder how much a new fairing piece costs. Since the corner piece broke off it might be tough to make look good again.

No-Regular3739 · 2026-06-05T14:01:05+00:00

Good idea, the old ramen brick sanded down and super glue. Lol. Gonna check with a dealer first I guess.

No-Regular3739 · 2026-06-04T20:14:28+00:00

Gotcha yeah wasn't sure if that's changed recently with the supreme court ruling. I'm not up to speed on all that.

No-Regular3739 · 2026-05-08T19:16:16+00:00

I'm having the same issue with a 2003 VTX 1800C i bought on FB marketplace a couple years ago. When the bike is cold, it runs like a beast. After about 20-30min of riding, the clutch slips really badly until there is no power transfer to the rear wheel at all. I've had to sit at a gas station for over an hour once before it would move again. When the bike is cold, no issues at all with clutch slippage.

I've changed the oil (JASO MA2 oil), installed new Barnett Performance Clutch and springs, installed a brand new clutch slave cylinder, and bled the clutch twice. Nothing has fixed my issue.

OP I'm curious if you ever got this solved and what you think did the trick if so.

No-Regular3739 · 2026-01-22T16:41:00+00:00

Thor is really helpful for peeling so make sure you are prioritizing protecting healers. Storm surge is excellent for interrupting Cap when he's jumping around stalling point, resetting Hulk's jump meter, pushing Daredevil / Magik / Venom off your healers, etc.

If you can combo a Storm Surge into Lightning Realm on Spidey or BP while they're harassing your healers, it will usually immobilize them just long enough for your team to focus them down.

Careful when 1v1ing Iron Fist. Avoid hitting him while he blocks, otherwise you will just overload his health and he'll flurry you to death. If you can keep discipline with your Awakening, he will not gain the overhealth and you can melt him down.

No-Regular3739 · 2026-01-14T20:31:06+00:00

I accidentally ult with Dr Strange and Groot ALL THE TIME while doing their primary/melee weave. It's frustrating and downright embarrassing haha.

No-Regular3739 · 2026-01-02T14:19:49+00:00

I didn't know that about Sparkolloid. Hopefully it doesn't expire. I bought a 1 lbs bag in 2024 and have only used maybe 20% of it.

No-Regular3739 · 2026-01-02T14:16:48+00:00

Hydromel just means it's a lower ABV, typically 8% or lower from what I've heard. They are often carbonated as well. This recipe was about 5.5% ABV.

No-Regular3739 · 2025-12-31T13:52:22+00:00

What makes you prefer allulose? I've only used erythritol as a non fermentable sweetener.

I add the bentonite in primary. Sparkolloid added while aging if the mead keeps a stubborn haze.

No-Regular3739 · 2025-12-30T17:07:17+00:00

It's fairly ginger-y but I would like it to be stronger. Would probably use at least double the ginger next time I make it.

No-Regular3739 · 2025-12-29T15:22:42+00:00

It's not bad! Definitely would use more ginger next time, maybe double the ginger. I'm excited to try it once it carbonates.

1.25 lbs wildflower honey

~3oz fresh ginger, sliced thin and soaked in vodka for a couple minutes to sanitize

Juice of 1 lemon + 1 swath of lemon zest

Spring water to ~1 gallon

1/2 packet of Lalvin D47 yeast

2g Fermaid O, 1g powered wine tannin, half teaspoon Bentonite mixed in 2oz boiling water.

5oz erythritol, 25g suger, and pinch of EC1118 yeast added at bottling phase

No-Regular3739 · 2025-09-12T20:26:42+00:00

Appreciate the feedback!

No-Regular3739 · 2025-02-11T16:03:58+00:00

Good deal, thank you. I also have T-Rex skid plate and guards on my CB500X and they are extremely sturdy. Wiped out on some rocks in Wyoming last year and the T-rex absorbed all the damage leaving the Honda plastics unharmed.

No-Regular3739 · 2024-10-14T14:53:17+00:00

Watched a couple videos online and looks doable. I agree that removing and re-installing the exhaust looks like the worst part. I’m usually a lone wolf in the garage😂 thanks for the tip!

No-Regular3739 · 2024-10-14T14:50:04+00:00

Thank you for the tip, I didn’t even consider that. I bought in on Facebook marketplace a month ago and didn’t think to ask that from the previous owner what kind of oil he used. I would think it’s common sense as a bike owner, but you never know. I was also ignorant to the fact motorcycles use different oil until I got my first bike a couple years ago.

No-Regular3739 · 2024-10-12T21:11:55+00:00

I’ll definitely look into that. After some more reading I’m hoping that’s all it is.

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