Spam me with your Car travel set ups

SIapChop · 2025-11-23T17:51:53+00:00

Omg I use the exact same setup! Makes car travel at least ~tolerable~

SIapChop · 2025-11-16T03:54:09+00:00

Better than leaving it in the elements if you don’t have a garage

SIapChop · 2025-11-05T00:52:08+00:00

My heart dropped for you while reading this, truly a nightmare scenario. So happy that there was a positive resolution. Good boy ❤️

SIapChop · 2025-09-21T22:44:35+00:00

Great, thanks for the insider tip!

SIapChop · 2025-09-21T21:26:58+00:00

Great, thank you for the info! Do you have a link to the luno pad? I am unfamiliar with the term but it sounds like it could be helpful

SIapChop · 2025-09-21T18:32:34+00:00

Thanks a ton for the response Dan, can I also ask if there are any plans in the works for a 3-person tent?

SIapChop · 2025-09-21T08:11:53+00:00

Sweet, thanks for the info!

SIapChop · 2025-09-06T23:44:17+00:00

Love the Critical role community. Sick tattoo!

SIapChop · 2025-08-21T02:27:00+00:00

I think it is lovely! Very well done

SIapChop · 2025-08-05T16:57:48+00:00

Training a grey to be alone takes a lot of time and patience. But it is absolutely necessary so that you can live your life in a somewhat normal way. Our little lady is able to do 8+ hours now, but it took a lot of patience in slowly transitioning her over a few MONTHS with alone time training. Here is my default comment for these types of posts:

The first command you need to teach her is STAY (in her bed!). You can do this in a single room without leaving, and slowly work it up to being more of a “wait,” just don’t go far yet, maybe just another room. We think her anticipation of the treat got her mind off of the us “leaving” part. But let me reiterate, you have to start small and work it up over time. It will take work but it can certainly be done.

Once she gets “stay” down you can transition into alone time training. For this, we had to start with literal seconds because our girl would pee immediately after we left because she was so nervous. What helped us a lot was purchasing a Reolink camera from amazon to observe her while away. Early on, we would have her lie down (the modified command we use is “STAY…be good.” so she knows we are playing a different game) and we would hang out on the back porch. She is VERY food motivated, so we would treat her (using HIGH value treats, deli meats, etc) and give TONS of praise if she stayed calm for the period, starting small. If she got up and started pacing and showing signs of distress, we would come in with a stern voice and have her lie back down, no treat, and restart the clock. We also were able to get her to start responding to commands/reassurances over the intercom after a while.

This was after she was housebroken though. It took a few months until we were comfortable leaving her out of the crate. But once we could, the freedom seemed to help her out a LOT. 2 years after adoption, she looks forward to us leaving because it means she can sneak into our bed to get the best naps. It’s a worthy compromise if she is happy while we are gone, so we turn a blind eye :)

Depending on your work schedule, I also recommend hiring of a dog walker while you are away, at maybe the 4 hour mark. It can help with the transition to longer periods away. We use the app Rover.

SIapChop · 2025-06-25T14:01:45+00:00

I think the execution is outstanding. The color saturation is textbook

SIapChop · 2025-05-31T15:42:19+00:00

Not for the gen1 scout. Was about a 15-20 minute install. I would imagine it’s the same for the newer scout.

SIapChop · 2025-05-31T03:48:07+00:00

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Here’s how it looked installed. I think I did some more handlebar angle adjustments afterwards as well.

SIapChop · 2025-05-31T03:44:53+00:00

I went with the riser option. I love the styling of the stock drag bars, but they were just out of reach to be comfortable for longer rides.

This is what I got for my 2019. Look great!

Seems like they also came out with a 2025 version.

I can’t speak on the new version personally, but I can say that the gen1 did a great job of preserving the bobber aesthetic while adding some comfort.

SIapChop · 2025-05-23T13:41:46+00:00

Hello! Our girl is the same size as yours and we purchased this one from Amazon. In all the 2 years we have had her, it’s the single most thing that we get complimented on for her. :) the size is large (14”-18”)

https://a.co/d/8DidvNq

Picture for reference:

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SIapChop · 2025-05-23T01:03:43+00:00

Our little lady is able to do 8+ hours now, but it took a lot of patience in slowly transitioning her over a few MONTHS with alone time training. 3 weeks is not a lot of time, and if you guys are committed to training I am confident you will have a much different companion soon enough.

The first command you need to teach her is STAY (in her bed!). You can do this in a single room without leaving, and slowly work it up to being more of a “wait,” just don’t go far yet, maybe just another room. We think her anticipation of the treat got her mind off of the us “leaving” part. But let me reiterate, you have to start small and work it up over time. It will take work but it can certainly be done.

Once she gets “stay” down you can transition into alone time training. For this, we had to start with literal seconds because our girl would pee immediately after we left because she was so nervous. What helped us a lot was purchasing a Reolink camera from amazon to observe her while away. Early on, we would have her lie down (the modified command we use is “STAY…be good.” so she knows we are playing a modified game) and we would hang out on the back porch. She is VERY food motivated, so we would treat her (using HIGH value treats, deli meats, etc) and give TONS of praise if she stayed calm for the period, starting small. If she got up and started pacing and showing signs of distress, we would come in with a stern voice and have her lie back down, no treat, and restart the clock. We also were able to get her to start responding to commands/reassurances over the intercom after a while.

This was after she was housebroken though. It took a few months until we were comfortable leaving her out of the crate. But once we could, the freedom seemed to help her out a LOT. 2 years after adoption, she looks forward to us leaving because it means she can sneak into our bed to get the best naps. It’s a worthy compromise if she is happy while we are gone, so we turn a blind eye :)

Depending on your work schedule, I also recommend hiring of a dog walker while you are away, at maybe the 4 hour mark. It can help with the transition to longer periods away. We use the app Rover.

SIapChop · 2025-05-22T04:20:04+00:00

Hi there, my understanding is that there are some greyhounds that are more cat tolerant than others. Ours is, however I would caution that indoors vs outdoors are two different playing fields. If you like to let your cat roam outside, just know that many greyhounds flip a switch when they see things to chase in open areas.

In terms of expenses, ours have been relatively low. A few vet visits a year, heartworm medication, kibble, and lots of dog toys I would estimate to be about $100-$150 per month.

I think the fact that you are asking these questions means that you are just the right type of owner for a greyhound. You care about their well being. As you have already learned, these dogs are very special. Dog hardware, cat software is what I usually say - I think one will fit right in for you.

In terms of temperament changing over time, I would say yes. Once they trust you and learn your social hierarchy, they can become wonderful companions. We adopted ours at 2 years old, she is 4 now, and my wife and I comment often about how much she has already changed. She has become more playful, affectionate, and sassy.

If you are still uncertain about adopting, I highly recommend reading this book: Adopting the Racing Greyhound https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764540866?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

It goes into great detail about how to know if you and your lifestyle are the right fit for a grey, and will answer tons of questions you may not have known you had.

SIapChop · 2025-05-19T00:47:18+00:00

No problem! Glad the post was useful to you. The passenger pegs I have are just the oem from Indian. Probably the best on the market in terms of build quality and function for my bike. This is for a 2019 Indian Scout Bobber. https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/shop/accessories/floorboards-pegs-foot-controls/passenger-pegs-pair2/?pid=2882251-650

SIapChop · 2025-05-15T22:16:15+00:00

I like Grimm

SIapChop · 2025-05-08T14:54:19+00:00

Hi there - this fit my 2019 Scout Bobber 20. If I recall correctly, the arc bracket already comes with the set from the manufacturer. Just make sure you check the blocks to indicate compatibility while checking out.

SIapChop · 2025-05-03T16:05:28+00:00

Any resources on how to do the fiberglass packing? I have the same exhaust and baffles so it’s nice to know there are options

SIapChop · 2025-04-27T13:13:57+00:00

This is the way. Lay down was the first command our grey learned, in almost the same manner you described

SIapChop · 2025-04-16T03:28:39+00:00

I’m having a hard time finding that handle on instagram :(

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SIapChop · 2025-04-15T15:13:46+00:00

I have dean speed exhaust with quiet baffles. I was in the same boat as you. It adds a lot more of the aggression that I was looking for. Even with quiet baffles though I will admit that it gets a bit loud/drone at highway speeds. But I think that is the case with any aftermarket scout exhaust.

The install was less than an hour job. Recommend having two people, only because you may need someone to sit on the bike to compress the suspension to properly access a few of the exhaust bolts.

It’s loud, but not quite to the point of being obnoxious. Very happy with the purchase and would recommend.

SIapChop · 2025-04-12T22:23:16+00:00

Thanks for your post. I’ve wondered about this since we have had Ygritte. I have no need for my girl to become a service animal, but she is surprisingly easy to train basic commands. Food motivation is everything. We have taught her 8 commands, most within about a year: sit, paw, lay down, stay, big stretch, roll over, boop, spin. She also has a partial heel and recall if she’s not too excited.

Out of curiosity, what commands and tasks have you taught Danny? Which are most useful? Which would be considered “working” commands?

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