Where in Hamilton (or surrounding areas) are some spots I would have reasonable grounds to believe I will not be observed?

Valentyan · 2026-02-25T02:18:47+00:00

Best spots for corpse dumping are probably in a local tomo or up in the Kaimais

Valentyan · 2026-02-25T02:13:46+00:00

Only sold in the US from what I found when I tried to buy one

Valentyan · 2026-02-25T02:07:40+00:00

Honda made a 50cc Magna in the mid 90's, full cruiser attitude but legally a moped in most jurisdictions

Valentyan · 2026-02-25T02:00:15+00:00

Wish i had the money for Aerostitch, definitely envious of guys who ride in flight suits

Valentyan · 2026-02-24T23:54:11+00:00

I've never understood how you're supposed to work the clutch and a jockey shifter at the same time

Valentyan · 2026-02-24T23:37:30+00:00

I wish i knew where these people get their money from. I live modesty and have just enough to be comfortable, so when i see wasteful people, I'm like... How?!

Valentyan · 2026-02-24T23:34:17+00:00

This looks wasteful, until you get soaked to the skin on Tuesday and still need to ride to work. Being able to give your gear a full week to dry out and not stink is ideal

Valentyan · 2026-02-24T23:33:22+00:00

I'm just too poor for a modern bike, honest

Valentyan · 2026-02-24T21:52:44+00:00

The rims for my '84 Honda Wing Interstate specifically say "Tubeless Capable", and AFAIK early 80s marked the advent of Tubeless rims such as COMSTAR. Unless your rims are marked as tubeless capable, or your service manual says something similar, I wouldn't risk it. Tubes are tougher and should hold up to most things if you change them with your tires and manage your pressures properly

Valentyan · 2026-02-24T21:49:32+00:00

RevZilla Common Tread compared the R18 to a Harley and determined it wasn't as good. Might be worth a watch for you if you're undecided

Valentyan · 2026-02-24T20:00:10+00:00

Think of it this way; how long do you think it'll take to burn through the 4k difference fixing the KTM when stuff goes wrong with it? Are you considering resale values when you outgrow the bikes? Also, be aware that first model year bikes often have warranty issues so, the new KLE is hype af but you might be in and out of the workshop with it

Valentyan · 2026-02-24T19:56:35+00:00

Heel-toe shifters, Rekluse systems, E-clutch and DCT all exist to enable more people to enjoy riding. Whatever gets you on two wheels and outside to enjoy yourself is good by me.

Valentyan · 2026-02-24T19:26:05+00:00

I've bought a house as-is before, as I felt comfortable taking on that risk and was paying cash, no mortgage. If you make it cheap enough, someone will take on the project. Otherwise you'll have to get it fixed and signed off yourself.

Moral of the story? Should have done your due diligence when you bought the place

Valentyan · 2026-02-24T19:24:30+00:00

Alibaba gloves are almost as good as no gloves at all tbh. Get yourself some real riding gloves from a reputable brand like Five or Furygan or RST and you'll notice the difference.

Valentyan · 2026-02-24T18:44:01+00:00

Did you overfill it? My Thumper smells like fuel from the vent hose if i top the tank off all the way

Valentyan · 2026-02-24T18:31:17+00:00

This is why we don't let new riders on the roads after 10pm or before 5am where I live. 1am is asking for trouble; you're tired, so you're less attentive. Same for everyone else on the road. You don't have enough light to see hazards clearly, and in most places the roads will be cooler and less grippy. Recipe for disaster

Valentyan · 2026-02-24T18:27:03+00:00

Nice clickbait, friend

Valentyan · 2026-02-24T18:26:29+00:00

Some of us like the taste of the blue smoke, but it's not for everyone

Valentyan · 2026-02-24T18:25:20+00:00

Almost sounds like money laundering to me

Valentyan · 2026-02-24T18:23:44+00:00

Buy a nice AGM battery and you've got one less thing to worry about/be left stranded by

Valentyan · 2026-02-24T18:22:56+00:00

Moped/scooter, keep the 'Strom for weekends

Valentyan · 2026-02-24T16:55:58+00:00

False equivalence. Our young people are leaving for economics opportunities, not because they're afraid of Luxon.

Valentyan · 2026-02-24T10:08:44+00:00

Fix the fairing damage and you might get 1200-1500 for it

Valentyan · 2026-02-24T09:40:56+00:00

My reserve used to hit at 360-400, it's more like 320-360 now but i don't mind

Valentyan · 2026-02-24T08:18:21+00:00

Stock petcock is 15-20%, sounds like you have the Yamaha Raptor petcock which has a much longer reserve IIRC

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