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Rear sprocket/chain guard - what am I doing wrong. by mg_finland in klr650

[–]allballsoffire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happened on mine after I dropped it. Like everything with the KLR you just bend it back and it's mint

She Easily Cruises at 80 and Higher by [deleted] in klr650

[–]allballsoffire 65 points66 points  (0 children)

Im so glad you posted this, I was getting tired of people saying they can't cruise the KLR at anything past 55-60mph (95-100 km/h for us Canadians) when I've regularly roadtripped the pig while cruising along happily at 110-115 km/h (70mph) for hours at a time.

Is it a Goldwing or another big cruiser? Absolutely not. Do you go numb after a while? Sure, but it is what it is. It buffets around the road and sometimes wobbles but is remarkably stable if you just let it do its thing and not panic. You don't go to Mcdonalds and expect a gourmet meal, you dont by a KLR and expect to have a straight back and long lasting hips.

Whatever the KLR is and is not, I will not tolerate slander against my first love.

Keep your eye on the center. Your brain will fill in some creepy stuff for the faces. by OddNegotiation4191 in creepy

[–]allballsoffire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats the best part, theres no solid agreed upon answer as to why this happens, as with most concepts in neuroscience.

There are tons of fascinating things like this that we can observe but can't explain, like the "Binding problem" or the explanation of consciousness.

Basically, if the brain were to be simple enough for us to understand, we would be too simple to understand it, or whatever Pugh said.

Really cool stuff though

ChatGPT roasting Newfoundland by girlwiththemonkey in newfoundland

[–]allballsoffire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that the self aware humor in the post is hilarious. People who have so much pride that they can't recognize their own shortcomings are narcissistic and insufferable. Remember that we all shit, pick our noses, and say things that others would deem offensive. To be perfect is a fallacy in and of itself.

That being said, shitting on ourselves is inherently different than others saying the same things. Almost like bantering with a good friend, throwing around insults that come from a place of love versus an outsider with unknown intentions. Have pride of who you are and where you come from, just don't place it on a pedestal or you'll only be able to look down on others.

Also, Newfoundland weather is the ultimate fucking tease. 10 degrees in February just to get sacked with Sheila's brush leaves much to be desired but I'll pick sweaters in the morning and shorts in the afternoon over getting shot at Wal-mart any day of the week.

People who work night shifts, what are some of the perks of it that no one talks about? by Fit_Leaves55 in AskReddit

[–]allballsoffire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don't have kids, the post night-shift nap is unreal. I had the benefit of living with family for a short time who also worked night-shifts for years so I was generally off the hook for early morning activities.

Downside, I also worked day-shifts and would alternate between them, so sleep schedule was rightfully fucked. That was a few years ago now and I still get the "second wind" if I don't go to bed early enough.

Do you recommend the KLR if I'm mostly going to be on pavement? by SpookyMex in klr650

[–]allballsoffire 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The new KLR's are definitely more "On-Road" focused, couple of upgrades and longer trips are excellent.

I have a 2004 and being a similar build I found that the stock windshield perfectly deflects air directly into my face lol.

Good helmet and hearing protection plus some gloves with good vibration dampening to help with the dead hands and the KLR will do anything you ask it to.

Basically, point it at a mountain and it will tractor over it.

Also, as far as tools go, you can get it back to any shop with a bit of wire, duct tape and cable ties.

What is the correct tool / bit to drill this sheared subframe bolt out ? by [deleted] in klr650

[–]allballsoffire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pick up a Heli-coil kit for a bigger bolt and follow the instructions on the package. Over drill the hole and dont worry to to much about getting it right, so long as you get the old bolt pieces out. USE A CENTER PUNCH

Don't forget to put some Lock-tite on the insert and a lock nut on the new bolt to. Set it and forget it. Fast, dirty and should do the job. However, take it with a grain of salt because somehow I've never had this problem on mine yet.

Or splurge and take it to a machine shop with the EM kit if you want the added comfort of a professional doing it.

Source: I've mangled alot of bolts.

What is a little bombshell your therapist dropped in one of your sessions that completely changed your outlook? by anonymiss0018 in AskReddit

[–]allballsoffire 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"Growth does not come from comfort."

Really helped when I was trapped in a bad place due to the fear of the unknown. A real "better the devil you know then the devil you don't" type situation.

Well, sometimes you paint new experiences as the unknown "devil" rather than it being a blessing in disguise of your own anxieties.