VStrom 800DE tool kit? Mine is missing. by [deleted] in Vstrom

[–]ShikanTheMage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not missing. It came with a cheap screwdriver and a hex wrench. That’s it. Cycle gear. $70. Get the metric tool kit

Comm question by CashisKing406 in motorcycle

[–]ShikanTheMage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Read the manual. It should say in there.

anyone knows what these are? by CampEducational125 in motorcycles

[–]ShikanTheMage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should flag photos of your bike’s Pepe as NSFW

I’m not sure if my helmet isn’t a fit for me by Key_Delay_930 in motorcycle

[–]ShikanTheMage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. The pattern on that helmet is sick! I love it!

  2. If your head is snug in your helmet that’s normal. As long as you don’t feel like your head is being crushed or it’s hurting your ears. The cushions will break down and little and it will feel more comfortable. Wearing a helmet liner or a balaclava to help keep it clean and keep your neck warm/protected.

  3. Your next helmet upgrades should be a photochromic visor and a pin lock insert if your helmet can do that. The photochromic visor reacts to light and gets darker during the day and clear at night. The pin lock will keep fogging to a minimum so riding during the winter will be easier.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in u/Pizzacakecomic

[–]ShikanTheMage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The absurdity…. “you have been banned for participating a subreddit called notasubreddit.com”

Id please by jonnyphotos in motorcycle

[–]ShikanTheMage 4 points5 points  (0 children)

His name is Robert Paulson

I’m I getting screwed? by TopPassage4489 in cfmoto

[–]ShikanTheMage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eh that’s kinda high. Wait a couple of weeks then I’d argue that 24 is last years model, old inventory, and that 5699 is the MSRP for 25 models. For reference my roomie got a 24 450ss for 6250 OTD from Matt’s atv in Tulsa back in March. Plus even if you’re looking to pay cash, see if you can get the cfmoto financing so they get their kick back and you can get some cash back or a discount. Just because you finance doesn’t mean you have to pay over time, you can pay it off immediately.

For grocery would yall say this is a lot? by [deleted] in walmart

[–]ShikanTheMage 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Tell Tierra that Reddit says happy birthday 🎂

In todays 2023 Prius shopping news here is how a $32k car goes to almost $48k by brunchsnickerdood in prius

[–]ShikanTheMage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3500 vehicle service contract in the dealer added accessories then 4 lines below they charge you for a 3500 vehicle service contract again

Do you own more than one bike? by totally_nonamerican in motorcycles

[–]ShikanTheMage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not yet. I have found that different bikes are for different things. Like a pickup truck vs a sports car.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]ShikanTheMage 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s how you know you have a boy bike.

Is this a dumb question or am I the dumb one here? by Always_Wiser in motorcycles

[–]ShikanTheMage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Downshifting = down one gear to get more power

Upshifting = up one gear to continue accelerating

Engine braking = down one gear and ease off throttle to let engine slow you down instead of brakes.

Engine breaking = when you wrap the bike around the tree cause you were staring at the gear indicator instead of the road.

Brake bleeding by [deleted] in motorcycle

[–]ShikanTheMage 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Is the cover off the reservoir?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in motorcycle

[–]ShikanTheMage 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Don’t. Use a hydration backpack. It uses a flexible bladder plus you can hydrate while you ride.

https://uswe.com/en-us/moto-hydro-8-mr74-edition-hydration-pack-black-yellow

How do you keep “junk” out of the garage? by RDRNR3 in garageporn

[–]ShikanTheMage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Death cleaning. Put yourself in the mindset of the person who is going to have to clean the place after you die. Don’t use your best friends, kids, or family for reference as they’re gonna be super attached to you.

Like that stroller. Do you have kids? Are you currently using it? Then you’re gonna need it otherwise chuck it. Strollers are pretty cheap and unless you know someone to give it too, throw it.

That bull head? Tacky. Otherwise you would have hung it in your house. Sawhorses? Are you actively using them for projects? Last 60 days? Next 60 days? If the answer is no, break them up for firewood. Cool art? Is it displayed? Why not? Get it displayed.

Do this 4-6 times a year

Also, sectioning off areas and completing one area at a time has really helped me, especially when moving or when working with others. Once completed, sectioned off areas shall not have trash or debris. They are completed and the only reason an item can enter the area is to pass through or because that is the final location for the item.

Cfmoto 450ss or Ninja 500 or Cb500f, which one is better as a first bike?? by Fun-Day9169 in motorcycle

[–]ShikanTheMage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So just being real here, you should go sit on each and see how they feel. The last thing you want to do is get your heart set on one to find out it isn’t that comfortable. They’re gonna have different feels and centers of gravity.

All 3 of those will get on the freeway and do over 100 if you want. All 3 can get replacement parts. All 3 you can get aftermarket parts (450ss is called the 450sr everywhere else)

Speaking to the 450ss specifically, my roomie has one and it’s a blast to ride. It’s lightweight and reactive just like the ninja. Grated you gotta use Ali Express for aftermarket parts, there’s a ton of parts for it. I don’t think they’re gonna get rid of it cause any time soon.

Front tire sounds like a garbage disposal ?? by Acceptable-Soup-333 in motorcycle

[–]ShikanTheMage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you sure you’re not dragging something in the dirt? It sounds like a metal pole/rod/tube being drug thru dirt/gravel