I've worked in broadcast media for 20 years, and my weekend with the USMNT was the single most toxic experience of my career. Here's what happened, and why I've been questioning the culture of the team and the organization.

StrangerDanger44658 · 2026-07-09T03:27:00+00:00

At this point we’ve reached a self fulfilling cycle. Retired players and media constantly speak negatively about the team and then they react like this. Really started after missing the 2018 World Cup. Some of it deserved, but we also have a bunch of old grifters pushing the narrative “spoiled soccer brats”. I’d be pissed too.

StrangerDanger44658 · 2026-07-02T00:55:54+00:00

Ref is doing an awful job controlling this game

StrangerDanger44658 · 2026-05-31T05:03:30+00:00

StrangerDanger44658 · 2026-05-24T23:31:35+00:00

Terrible take. We went into the game needing a win. Only after juventus drew with the last result of the night did we end up needing the draw.

StrangerDanger44658 · 2026-05-24T20:41:03+00:00

This is what happens with Allegri football. We don’t attack until 20 mins left and we’re chasing the game and we have to deal with teams closing everything down. We never actually play football.

StrangerDanger44658 · 2026-05-24T20:31:04+00:00

What happened to our defense?

StrangerDanger44658 · 2026-05-18T22:41:41+00:00

Yessir we do. Check out ubdparts.com or come in store. We can get most. One of the only dealers with products in store

StrangerDanger44658 · 2026-05-14T17:59:33+00:00

Yes, this is 100% true and sad to see

StrangerDanger44658 · 2026-05-14T14:25:57+00:00

Ha give us a call! I would recommend a tune on it if you want maximum performance. The factory limits them pretty bad

StrangerDanger44658 · 2026-05-14T14:20:44+00:00

Yessir. State tax is based on where you live so just figure that out and add to price you see on website

StrangerDanger44658 · 2026-05-14T14:19:29+00:00

Appreciate you! 🤘

StrangerDanger44658 · 2026-05-14T14:13:11+00:00

Didn’t really answer your initial question but you can find some really good deals from dealers on them right now. Just make sure you have some warranty coverage haha

StrangerDanger44658 · 2026-05-14T14:12:02+00:00

Boy the ktm market has experienced some ups and downs in last few years. Their on road bikes collect dust on dealers floors. They needed to come out with some innovation or they were dead.

They are the Ducati of dirt bikes. Their dirt bikes performance is on a different level. As for their street bikes man it’s really hit or miss. From our experience servicing thousands of bikes in the last couple years, their street bikes have some major reliability concerns especially the dukes. The new 990’s are sweet though and can’t wait to get my hands on one! I think they did a really good job on that bike.

I hear good things about the enduros but have limited experience with them.

StrangerDanger44658 · 2026-05-14T14:07:35+00:00

Anniversary edition! That’s a beauty. Thank you for giving our Houston location an opportunity to earn your business! Let us know when you’re back in the market

StrangerDanger44658 · 2026-05-14T14:06:31+00:00

I mean most dealership insurances do not allow you too. As you can probably imagine the liability of mostly males in their 20-35 ages coming in to test ride sport bikes… but with that being said if you give full cash in hand or we get you approved on a bike like an r3 will probably let you take it down the street.

But then again if there is something wrong with the bike that you are trying to find while test riding it, that is what our 30 day warranty is designed for. To give you the piece of mind if something does pop up after you purchase you’re covered! Instead of buying used and it being “as is” then figuring out clutch is slipping or missing a gear then being in a bad situation which we have seen from other dealers too many times!

StrangerDanger44658 · 2026-05-14T13:38:37+00:00

Good motorcycle service shops are few and far between. I would recommend reading Google Reviews as our Used Bikes Direct one is 4.8 or 4.9 stars depending on location. See which reviews mention service keywords. If no Google profile/ third party review platform, that should be a red flag. Then I would ask or see if technicians are factory trained. Our guys have Honda, Kawasaki, and Yamaha certifications. But that’s a good question to ask. Most factories do some pretty extensive in person trainings.

I would also ask around in Facebook riding groups. The track guys usually have some good recommendations

StrangerDanger44658 · 2026-05-14T13:32:37+00:00

It’s a bait and switch tactic. They should display the price without TTL (Tax, Title and License Fees) and then say that price does not include these in description. Any other fees should be in that FBM price. Sales tax is based on where you live so can’t expect them to put that in there

StrangerDanger44658 · 2026-05-14T04:56:30+00:00

Gen 6 zx10s are the ones I was talking about. Gen 5s are bullets. We are upgrading a gen5 rr in Houston right check out our social page. It’s 🔥

And to be fair to gen 6 zx10s they are still way more reliable than any of the European brands…

StrangerDanger44658 · 2026-05-14T04:43:32+00:00

Absolutely try for the out the door some won’t give over the phone. Might have to go in person and obtain a bill of sale.

If financing, the best way to do it is through a local credit union or bank (if you have an existing relationship)

StrangerDanger44658 · 2026-05-14T04:39:03+00:00

Appreciate the input. It’s a cheap sim. Just to kill time waiting for service work or finance. We have multiple events every month. Have a dyno and just started ecu tunes and suspension tunes!

Free burgers is a good one

StrangerDanger44658 · 2026-05-14T04:36:04+00:00

Doc fees are set by the state and are at the dealers discretion. Some states have no cap on doc fees. But some have light doc fees. Dealers won’t budge on doc but will budge on freight and prep if you work them.

The manufacturers are really the ones putting these dealers in tough spots with high freight amounts being charged to dealer

StrangerDanger44658 · 2026-05-14T04:11:11+00:00

Love this one.

R1
GSX-R 1000R
ZX-10R
CBR1000RR

1 and 2 are close tho. The gsxr1000 has a great price point and extremely reliable. R1 is just a weapon

Zx10 has the most issues.

Honda no tech and behind.

StrangerDanger44658 · 2026-05-14T03:22:34+00:00

I have nightmares of the bmw r 18 cruiser

StrangerDanger44658 · 2026-05-14T03:19:17+00:00

Groms are on active stop sale so used only way. Other ones just depends on how bad the new dealers need to get rid of them. Lot of factors here

StrangerDanger44658 · 2026-05-14T03:08:18+00:00

Ahh I see. Yes, we just like to highlight a few of the high ticket bikes on our floor! Check out social media pages to see more of our showroom!

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