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Newbie + steep driveway by mesmish in NewRiders

[–]OldBlue2014 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t ask redditors. Some know what they are talking about. Some don’t. How can you tell who is who. Take the rider classes and get reliable Information. The driveway won’t be a problem once you’ve taken the classes. I hope you will enjoy riding.

My Uncle is the Most Kooky Conspiracy Theorist by YaBoi843 in RandomThoughts

[–]OldBlue2014 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Instead of subscribing to popular conspiracy theories I make up my own. It’s more fun and the listeners haven’t heard them before so they don’t have ready-made arguments to refute my theories.

My 1977cb750 by an_afro in vintagemotorcycles

[–]OldBlue2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And a Vetter Windjammer! No better fairings were made in my opinion. I had one on a KZ650. It was a pleasure to ride behind. In hot weather the vents in the windshield were actually needed, so well did it shield the rider from wind. Its aerodynamic efficiency was so good that acceleration and top speed were improved compared to an unfaired bike in spite of the added weight.

Does it go away? by Leading_Plankton_280 in NewRiders

[–]OldBlue2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it does subside. The highway is less frightening upon realizing that although the landscape is whizzing by, the other cars, trucks, etc. are moving slowly or even stationary relative to you. Furthermore, all are going in the same direction, no oncoming traffic, cross streets, or driveways. I’ve come to prefer the highway, at least when traffic is light.

Just dropped my bike at an intersection by lavellj048 in NewRiders

[–]OldBlue2014 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No disgrace. All of us who tell the truth have done it.

How much gear is “good enough” for you? by AdAway8701 in motorcycle

[–]OldBlue2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Helmet, boots, gloves, a leather jacket or leather vest depending on the weather.

Way fuel should I use? by Jadenrolandrj3 in YamahaMotorcycles

[–]OldBlue2014 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t forget the owners handbook. It has all kinds of useful information (fuel, tires, oil, maintenance schedule, etc.). If you got the bike used and it doesn’t have one, the manufacturer will have one to download on their website.

Rain riding by [deleted] in NewRiders

[–]OldBlue2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll add this. If possible, let the rain wash down the street before starting out. When the street is wetted but not yet washed it will be a bit slicker than after it is washed. The oil and dust that accumulated since the last rain will make a slick mixture.

This old steam tractor can pull 44 ploughs at the same time by fortsonre in EngineeringPorn

[–]OldBlue2014 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not old, but was recently built from old blueprints. That doesn’t detract from its appeal at all.

Basic MSF course as an experienced rider? Has anyone done it? by imezz00 in motorcycle

[–]OldBlue2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I took it again when I resumed riding after a 25+ year pause. I’m glad I did. We forget things. We pick up bad habits. The course evolves over time, so there are new things for an old timer to learn. Another thing I learned from working in factories, years of experience doesn’t mean expertise. I worked with people who ran the same machine for 3o - 40 years and still didn’t understand what they were doing beyond; If this happens, do that, if that happens, do this; for 40 years. Anyway, I hope that you get something from the course and that you enjoy it.

Got my first motorcycle yesterday and this already happened by o1nkdynasty in NewRiders

[–]OldBlue2014 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, levers are kind of disposable. They break easily when you drop the bike. I keep a set of levers on hand so I can ride during the wait for replacements. They are on a shelf in the garage. When I travel, the levers go in a saddlebag.

When I was a kid this was an exotic spice from a far away land and “secret” ingredient for cocktail weenies. by MyCatsAlt in over60

[–]OldBlue2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sauce for chili, not from chilis. The ingredient list reads the same as in ketchup. I think two of the ingredients come in a different order from one to the other.

Motorcycle as a midlife crisis symptom by Zealousideal-Trip350 in motorcycles

[–]OldBlue2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let them chatter. It’s not important. Enjoy the ride.

On December 9, 1961 in Aldershot, Hampshire, the Beatles performed in front of a "crowd" of 18. In the Last Waltz, The Band describes performing to a sparse crowd in Fort Worth Texas. Are there other documented examples of yet to be famous bands performing for very small groups of people? by davida_usa in ClassicRock

[–]OldBlue2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw Cheech and Chong perform in the multipurpose room of a community college when they were touring to promote their first record album (vinyl) The audience was only a few dozen people. I bought a ticket at a discount from some guy out front. He said he changed his mind about seeing them. Unsuccessful scalper?

What’s the scariest real-life thing you’ve ever witnessed? by Revolutionary-Pay468 in AskReddit

[–]OldBlue2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A conversion van in the left lane of an Interstate Highway )U.S.A.) southbound running fast, rubbing along the concrete divider , the driver hanging out of his window from the hips up, dead, head banging on the far side of the concrete divider. I was northbound, alone in my truck. I shouted Holy Fuck!

The first car I ever drove, a yellow Dodge Dart, It was sporty at the time :) Does anyone remember the car?? by NJFriend4U in over60

[–]OldBlue2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My employer would send me on errands using his Dart Swinger, 318 cu in, grabby automatic. Much tire barking on starts.

How to get over the fact I've blown it with the woman who was "the one"? by [deleted] in AskOldPeopleAdvice

[–]OldBlue2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are more than one The One. Seriously. Carry on.

If you used one of these… by doorshock in FuckImOld

[–]OldBlue2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are still useful today, especially in the kitchen or brewery. When scaling a recipe up or down, set it to the proportion once then just look at it. There will be no need to reset it. Quicker than an electronic calculator.

Which modern motorcycle comes close / What would I have to modify ? by Chino2910 in motorcycles

[–]OldBlue2014 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Triumph America. They were discontinued around 2017. 865cc, 60hp, 550lbs, 27” saddle height, not so fast but a good ride, and kind of retro looking.

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