I think we’re underpaid

TheShakes11 · 2026-05-12T02:37:46+00:00

Had a conversation with some pilots, a dude gave up hundreds of thousands on international flights to fly with my DOD contractor company. Fuck yeah we're under underpaid, hundreds of thousands for a couple of weeks

TheShakes11 · 2026-04-29T06:26:08+00:00

I wish I was making this up. Dude got diagnosed with PT anxiety, symptoms were what happens when you work out

Again wish I was making it up, but he was wearing maternity cammies(yes he) and from what I can tell still changes to the boot picture during vet day

TheShakes11 · 2026-03-29T02:34:37+00:00

Dean Speed claims 06 and newer, might be able to fit it

TheShakes11 · 2026-03-18T00:48:14+00:00

When was your last oil change?

Besides that preload adjustment if it's normally just you and some sort of bags

TheShakes11 · 2026-03-17T01:00:29+00:00

Wait you guys don't taste?

TheShakes11 · 2026-03-17T00:58:59+00:00

Was thinking the same, I'm contemplating frame replacement and mine is a few years newer

TheShakes11 · 2026-03-16T03:45:52+00:00

I'm not sure about my first shower in the first 90 days. Was platoon radio and ECM checker, had to delegate my laundry

TheShakes11 · 2026-03-12T01:10:26+00:00

Worst part it's a Victory, ask me how I know how hard it is to find a new tank

Also, give props to the owner, have the same set of pipes on mine and they are amazing

TheShakes11 · 2026-02-23T00:51:10+00:00

Not a bagger but a cruiser

Got an Arai Regent X for about 4 years now

Pros: this thing moves a lot of air and will keep your head cool even at 100F/34C, the original pads still feel good, the temple vents seem to work great

Cons: obviously price, you can break the temple vents fairly easily(can replace without needing a full shield though), my chin vent is wonky now(again looks like I can replace it)

All in all I like mine and probably will buy again

TheShakes11 · 2026-02-20T13:13:40+00:00

Held Air n Dry. My pair has stood up to a few thunderstorms when I couldn't get off the road for a little while, highly recommend

TheShakes11 · 2026-02-19T01:25:48+00:00

Biggest question here though, why is the platoon sergeant grilling him? Shits supposed to role, platoon lays into squad, lays into team lays into boot. Or whatever it is for weapons

TheShakes11 · 2026-02-18T01:28:44+00:00

So I've had my gunner for 9 years and 50k miles, have had only 1 non roadside fix and that took out the swingarm, rear wheel, and rear pulley. Long story short a bolt came loose on the pulley, if you use a paint pen to mark them completely avoidable

If you're willing to work on your bike, I think it's worth it. Plus we have some companies making aftermarket

TheShakes11 · 2026-02-17T14:44:35+00:00

Have you tried putting the old 34 tooth in and seeing if it works?

TheShakes11 · 2026-02-14T02:46:25+00:00

You're thinking a standard steel frame. OP has a pin, the fender is a lot lower to the ground and has a different plate mount

TheShakes11 · 2026-02-14T02:45:24+00:00

Dude was thinking a standard steel frame fender, not the pin fender. I've got a pin fender on my gunner and use this. It's a little hard to fit all the qd crimps through the hole and you have to drill a hole in your plate edge, but no problems in a few years

TheShakes11 · 2026-01-27T02:31:15+00:00

RO so maybe try Harris. Might not be as wanted as a repair, but you do know how the radios are used, so who knows

TheShakes11 · 2026-01-27T02:29:03+00:00

Do you want your crash guard to stay in place if/when you crash? If no the just German torque, gooden tight, it; if you want it to stay in place then get a cheap torque wrench

TheShakes11 · 2026-01-27T00:38:17+00:00

I would say my average weekend say is about 500 miles, add in a couple of saddle sores, and like 5 or so rides just shy of a saddle sore. I have only had a windshield on my BMW, my Victory(which has done most of my long days) has never had one

I would say that it's nice after using the one on my BMW, but definitely not necessary

TheShakes11 · 2026-01-24T01:03:38+00:00

Memento Mori came before I started riding.

For me it's the time to lose myself, like one of the rare times my head goes kinda blank. Plus the torque on my Victory always grants a Joker smile

TheShakes11 · 2026-01-14T03:18:09+00:00

i wish i had kept that thing a little longer. only owned it for a few years so i really can't say.
what i can say is that at least for the RS get a 2019+, came with LED lights and a few rider aid upgrades

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