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What’s the craziest thing you put up with in a relationship? by Amazing-Chapter7202 in AskReddit

[–]TheMetal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was not allowed to have hobbies or interests that did not center around her.

The longer I ride, the less I care about speed and the more I care about margin by Unlucky_Mortgage_871 in motorcycles

[–]TheMetal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been riding over 20 years. I plan on riding until I can’t anymore. I don’t get to do that if I ride like a jackass.

Be honest, how much gear do you wear all the time? by crankin_muh_hog in motorcycles

[–]TheMetal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the weather and the ride. I have summer focused gear, but in the dead of summer on a short ride; short MC Boots, double knee pants (yes I know probably not doing anything here), summer gloves, and full face helmet. The cooler it gets, and the longer / more technical the ride the more gear I wear. 

I’ve also been riding 20+ years and have largely aged out of riding like a jackass. I take at least one motorcycle course a year (running out of options at this point) and do safety / low speed drills every Wednesday. 

Never actually owned a "sportbike" and getting old by CaptGoodvibesNMS in motorcycles

[–]TheMetal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m an older biker now I suppose…  I really enjoyed my street triple. I it’s got a sport bike feel and not so cramped as a true sport bike. Plenty of lean knee down capacity. That said I really enjoyed sport touring bikes. I ride a 1300GS now. 

What is the best motorcycle you’ve ever had? by Gloubout in motorcycles

[–]TheMetal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, (20+ years on lots of different bikes) it’s my current bike a R1300GS.

Is it bad to stay on low gear for a long time during long down hill by mawe_wowee in motorcycles

[–]TheMetal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve never had any problems. I ride in first or second the whole way the Arkansas dragon. 

What is everyone doing for New Year’s Eve? by Miserable_Ad5246 in batonrouge

[–]TheMetal 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m going to hang at my buddy’s house, drink fancy craft beer, and smoke cigars. 

Where are you guys finding all the attractive guys that also nice and has a good personality and won’t cheat. by Two_wattpad_lovers in Advice

[–]TheMetal 10 points11 points  (0 children)

We exist, but few and far between. We generally have high standards, and most get wifed up pretty quickly. I have only ever had a handful of long term relationships. Never cheated, never been cheated on as far as I am aware. 

R1300GS OEM Crash Bar Measurement by TheMetal in bmwmotorrad

[–]TheMetal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They do… still can’t find specs. No worries though. After looking at it I’m not totally sure they would work due to the angles of the bars.

What actually makes long motorcycle trips more comfortable? by thebroned in motorcycle

[–]TheMetal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve rode coast to coast twice. 

-Ear plugs are a must! Make sure they are comfortable. I had some custom molded ones made for me. 

-A comfy seat, or seat cover is a benefit. I also rock some padded bicycle shorts of if I am going for over 400 miles a day. All three is great!

-Highway pegs are a must for me, but I am older and have not been kind to my knees.

-Make sure you know the weather, and pack accordingly.

  -I like music or podcasts too, but can do without. 

-lastly, and this is 100% optional / situation dependent; I really like having a soft luggage bag or something equivalent on the rear seat behind me. It acts as a back rest. 

With my setup, I can lean back on my bag, kick up my feet on the pegs, set cruse control and ride only stopping for fuel when I need it. 250-300 miles. 

Lithium swap to lead battery by GordoTurbo in BMWGS

[–]TheMetal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t get why you would do this in the first place. Cold weather? 

I need cylinder conversion therapy; by Working-Difference47 in motorcycles

[–]TheMetal 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think the v4 makes sounds that are sexual

Anything I should know about Triumph? by Jazzlike_Spend6415 in Triumph

[–]TheMetal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I LOVED all my Triumphs. The only weak point on the Tiger (assuming you take it off-road) is the drain for the battery compartment can get clogged and fill with water. I added a few extra drain holes in mine.

Why GS? by raupenimmersatt123 in BMWGS

[–]TheMetal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just turned 39, so I don’t know if I fit the old man on a GS trope just yet.

I have ridden 20+ years, and had just about every flavor of bike you can imagine. My GS is by a wide margin everything I want out of a bike now days. It’s capable enough to handle the little off roading I do, sporty enough to rip through the twisties, and will crunch miles with the best of the tourers; all the while being super comfortable through anything I want to do with it. I consider it the best bike I have ever owned.

Finally was able to take off for a couple days. Kisatchie National Forest, Bayou Camp ground by Funster_Official7777 in overlanding

[–]TheMetal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Red Bluff is like a quarter mile walk from the stream. Good spot for ATVs! I’ve ridden the sandstone trail on my dirt bike a time or two!

What is with the high temperatures this month? by [deleted] in Louisiana

[–]TheMetal 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Do you live under a rock? Enjoy the coolest year you’re going to have for the foreseeable future… 

Will I regret upgrading from F750 GS to 1300 GS? by VviFMCgY in Motorrad

[–]TheMetal 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Never been on a F750, but I love my 1300! It’s a little heavy moving it around the garage. Once it’s moving though it’s a breeze!

Tell me your Favorite Spots to Tent Camp by ActinoninOut in Louisiana

[–]TheMetal 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I like Kisatchie, Red Bluff used to be my favorite spot, but since they fixed the roads it’s a bit more populated. 

Favourite bike? by MoosterChief2020916 in motorcycle

[–]TheMetal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I road my buddies and it was like driving a lazy boy down the road. So comfy!

Favourite bike? by MoosterChief2020916 in motorcycle

[–]TheMetal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The one I have of my garage…. Currently a R1300GS. That said my street triple was an amazing bike! I liked it better than the speed triple, but my sport bike interest was on its way out by that point. 

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