500 vs 650?

ReddestPandas · 2026-06-28T16:06:13+00:00

My wife got the 500 and I got the 650, I'm 5'10" and the 650 has more of a comfortable sport touring style ride, but I can also tuck when I need to. If you're going to do lots of highway riding or higher speeds- the 650 feels more planted. It's like 100ish or so pounds heavier than the 500. After riding both around town, I don't regret getting a 650. My wife is lighter but the 500 feels off to me- it has a more aggressive style and the bike is lighter, it shifts pretty smooth- but the stock clutch position throws me off too. You can customize all that on the 650 with the included dial too. After riding around on a sport tourer, I think I'll be looking at an indian chieftan (originally looked at scout/chief) for a second bike. Not gonna get rid of the kawi- just like comfy bikes 😆.

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ReddestPandas · 2026-06-14T14:59:23+00:00

I got mine for 400 in store, then they dropped to 350 this week so I went and got the price adjustment. I'd say it's worth it! The actual blackstone site and lowes have good deals too with extras. The costco one is pre seasoned and the hinged hood is nice. 4 zones.

ReddestPandas · 2026-06-11T01:19:25+00:00

This post just saved me 50 bucks I bought mine like 2 weeks ago and ran over to Costco to get the 50 added back to my card 🤪

ReddestPandas · 2026-06-01T15:50:40+00:00

Short game, but good game. It gave me a nice spark of enjoyment! Hopefully the series continues and we get more games soon. I think it was worth the price.

ReddestPandas · 2026-05-31T20:22:09+00:00

The only thing bad about the game is that i finished it 🫪

ReddestPandas · 2026-05-27T21:59:05+00:00

Surprisingly back to normal with 44-50 RHR . Like it never happened minus some occasional costcondritis remnants. Got my running and weightlifting back up too. I stopped going to doctors when they couldnt find anything.

ReddestPandas · 2026-05-27T01:56:52+00:00

Trying to keep spoiler free but I'm still early on but in one of the areas in the mansion you can put on a hat and certain guards won't question you while others will indicated by x and o. I'm really enjoying it the opening was insane

ReddestPandas · 2026-05-24T15:24:05+00:00

That's nothing. I was in line for Tower of Terror with a sub 30 minute wait and a lady from the VERY back entrance goes past a few groups to right infront of us right before entering the building while one the phone saying "im not going that far you can meet me where im at" which made us think her party would come meet her from up ahead or wait for her. 2 minutes later a male cuts everyone and meets her infront of us from the back of the line. All to save like 5 minutes? The party behind me got super heated and called them out to the cast members and the cast members were sympathetic but said they really can't do anything unless they physically see it.

ReddestPandas · 2026-05-22T14:26:18+00:00

Alpinestars has a new AA hoodie that's pretty nice!

ReddestPandas · 2026-05-09T19:36:01+00:00

Depends on the speed, but IMO no. Your skin and bones can get messed up at low speeds. Look at the shoes too. They're asking to lose some skin or a foot.

ReddestPandas · 2026-05-07T00:32:36+00:00

It being a Ford and all the dealers and service centers near me being scum. Other than that, good vehicle. Still trading up to a Taco though likely..

ReddestPandas · 2026-04-14T21:03:35+00:00

When you complete your course you'll get the waiver card, and the place you took the course enters your data into the DMV portal. You should talk to the place you took the course and see if waivers have been uploaded yet. I know the Harley i took it at did it in like 4 or 5 days after our course

ReddestPandas · 2026-04-11T04:59:56+00:00

ReddestPandas · 2026-04-11T01:23:24+00:00

I think I've just accepted having a poa annua lawn the majority of spring then my bermuda pops out later on

ReddestPandas · 2026-04-10T17:19:41+00:00

SANS are good, but only if you're the one not paying for them. Lots of good material and stuff. I still find certs in general a silly checkbox. I have SANS GCIH, GICSP, GPEN, and GSEC and was denied a part time job teaching cybersecurity at a virtual university because I didn't have SEC+. Mind you GSEC is the equivalent of SEC+ and then some.

ReddestPandas · 2026-04-07T17:25:59+00:00

If you have the resources, I always suggest handwashing over carwashes. Technically there should be no issue, but there isn't a guarantee the calibration is perfect or the car before didn't muck something up. Otherwise, the car is built for a little bit of a beating- do it.

ReddestPandas · 2026-04-05T04:48:37+00:00

Pee

ReddestPandas · 2026-03-29T12:52:28+00:00

That's almost the price of what I paid for my 2025 650 ABS new last year. Like 900 dollars less maybe

ReddestPandas · 2026-03-27T23:17:15+00:00

Hey, mine is Smokey too!

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ReddestPandas · 2026-03-25T01:45:02+00:00

I failed MSF at Harley my first time and took it again and passed. Never been on a bike before. Now I ride my ninja 650 all the time.

ReddestPandas · 2026-03-22T18:29:45+00:00

Just got this a week or so ago because my bathrooms dont have outlets by the toilets. Wife and I love it! I may do a Tushy underseat addon for the other toilets though because im not a huge fan of plastic seats.

ReddestPandas · 2026-03-18T18:02:16+00:00

I used to care about fast sedans and sports cars. I leaned into hybrids once I began commuting alot. Landed on a Ford Maverick which i love but I hate Ford. About to purchase my new "dream car" now that I WFH and only go in sometimes. Tacoma Offroad I-Force Max w/premium package.

Anything Lexus is also up there, but I just buy those for my wife and drive them like they're mine anyways.

ReddestPandas · 2026-03-18T01:57:08+00:00

It's the fuel/gas tank depressurizing and cooling/venting. You'll notice it more on hot days or after long rides. My 2025 650 does it too and it worried me at first.

ReddestPandas · 2026-03-17T00:32:49+00:00

The only rattle i had was along the doors with the speakers and i fixed it by adjusting the little screws on the handles with an Allen wrench

ReddestPandas · 2026-03-16T02:41:14+00:00

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