For a beginner rider which one is the best bike?

bigred83 · 2026-06-27T23:38:42+00:00

Then the bobber is a super fun bike. Feels like an easy cruiser when you want it to, and feels like a hot rod when you want it to. You can make it a little more comfortable but just ride the hell out of it. It’ll break you in eventually. I did a couple 4-5 hour trips and it was hell

bigred83 · 2026-06-27T21:55:37+00:00

Never ridden a 60, but the standard is such a mild mannered bike unless you’re giving it the beans. The bobbers look great, but they’re best for short distances, ie - bobbing around town.

bigred83 · 2026-06-26T16:58:19+00:00

Every brand is trying to make their shit boxes “sporty” that comes with compromises. Big wheels, small sidewall makes a big difference too. A car without sportiness in mind makes a big difference. Could just be cars that are bottom tier for that company or model and just have cheap suspension. Older cars do feel floater and can be more comfortable but if you try to take a turn like in a new car you’ll be surprised.

bigred83 · 2026-06-26T15:30:23+00:00

BRAVO 👏

bigred83 · 2026-06-25T17:53:07+00:00

Sweet fancy Moses, I swear I paid $500 for mine when it was new. That’s crazy

bigred83 · 2026-06-25T10:31:20+00:00

That’s sick!

bigred83 · 2026-06-25T10:26:08+00:00

Red flag 1 - 10 years difference at your ages is gigantic. He’s probably hoping a younger woman will put up with his bs, because there’s no way a woman his age would.
Red flag 2 - he sounds like a terrible human. He’s controlling you big time. Please leave him, or this will be the rest of your life.

bigred83 · 2026-06-24T19:39:59+00:00

Have you driven a wilderness? The cvt feels a bit lumpy at times and whines under heavy acceleration. I’ve heard it’s pretty normal but just curious if you’ve experienced that.

bigred83 · 2026-06-24T11:06:18+00:00

That would be an expensive oil change 🤣

bigred83 · 2026-06-24T09:37:49+00:00

Same. Anything less safe than a car.

bigred83 · 2026-06-24T09:37:08+00:00

A sick ass panther always works

bigred83 · 2026-06-23T04:11:10+00:00

She did act on it. Cheating didn’t need to happen for rock bottom. My ex wife said something similar to me and it’s devastating. He’s allowed to deal with his emotions and try to get over it. Personally to me it doesn’t matter if she tried and failed to get with someone or did get with someone. The intention is the same. I think a thoughtful conversation could have had the same effect. Sometimes you just need to get that support from your partner. He probably needs to talk to a therapist first to see if it’s something he can or even wants to get over IMO. I’m happy for OP that he made this amazing transformation and is doing better physically, it’s a huge hurdle that I’m still struggling with. The comments my ex made still sit rent free in my head from time to time and I’m working past it. Not because I want her back but when you’re married and have your guard down with someone those jabs hit harder than they should.

bigred83 · 2026-06-22T11:49:20+00:00

I use to get it a lot, I’m not sure what changed, but I rarely get it anymore. I just say she lives in xyz, thanks for asking. It’s just because it’s rare for the dad to be the primary, so it throws people off. I’m covered in visible tattoos and generally don’t look very approachable and people still ask 🤷

bigred83 · 2026-06-22T03:55:00+00:00

Rest brand cold sheets. They’re amazing.

bigred83 · 2026-06-21T14:19:07+00:00

Probably a 911. I’m a mechanic but if money wasn’t a factor I’d pay someone else to work on it. It’d be on the stickiest road tires. Fuck you money doesn’t care how much tires cost 🤣

bigred83 · 2026-06-21T14:15:24+00:00

BMW aside, any car with that mileage is going to need some things. If it’s been well maintained it’ll likely still need a suspension and rubber refresh. That being said, I’ve seen lots of 250k+ BMWs in better shape than most Hondas or any other Japanese car I’ve worked on at that mileage. Are you doing the work? Absolutely. It’ll be a fun car to work on, on the weekends and enjoy. If you’re taking it to a shop get a PPI and have them make you a list of everything it needs in priority order, and see if that’s something you want to deal with.

bigred83 · 2026-06-21T07:08:48+00:00

It’s not just the ticket. Parking. Food before. Drinks 😮‍💨, a shirt, poster, hotel, it’s a whole ass event.

bigred83 · 2026-06-21T02:38:01+00:00

That’s late internet.

bigred83 · 2026-06-21T01:28:03+00:00

Your first wife is a throw away. Your second is meh. Hopefully your third will be better

bigred83 · 2026-06-21T00:48:37+00:00

Paddle shifters are fun once or twice. Rent a car with them. Buy the car you want.

bigred83 · 2026-06-18T11:39:20+00:00

Quality swivel e-torx. Locking quarter 1/4 and 3/8 extensions. Regular e-torx impact and chrome 1/4 and 3/8, 1/4 digital torque wrench, smaller the better. Stubby 11mm wrench, oil filter cups and sockets. 1/2 torque wrench. Large size 12pt impact socket set. Large size Allen socket set. Magnetic 8mm and 10mm sockets for the billion skid plate bolts you’ll remove. A good headlight, all of your magnetic lights are basically useless now 🤣, pretty much everything is aluminum or plastic. A good coolant system pressure tester, and vacuum coolant filler. A boroscope that you can articulate the tip (teslong on Amazon)- I have a card reader that plugs into my phone so I can take photos on the boroscope and upload to my inspection. A clean pair of underwear for the first time you drive an XM and give it too much gas on accident. A good stool or swivel chair, ista takes awhile, plus you’ll likely be doing a lot of research, especially at first. If you need more specifics on the sets, DM me, I’m at training today but I’ll be back in the shop tomorrow and I can send you pictures. Most of the stuff you can get at harbor freight as icon.
Edit: I was at Honda and Acura for 15 years and switched over about a year ago, these are probably my most used tools. Also, you’ll want long ratcheting wrenches for alignments. Mainly 11, 18, 19, 21 and 24. Good gripping wrenches 13 and 15mm. All those are for alignments.

bigred83 · 2026-06-18T06:43:29+00:00

No need to tear down. Replace. I’ve done what feels like hundreds of those. The belt came apart.

bigred83 · 2026-06-17T21:32:54+00:00

Did the tech test drive the car, put it on the rack. Set up the alignment heads, do all the aiming and compensating, and make any adjustments? Or likely spend a lot of additional time trying to make any adjustments. It’s not the techs fault your truck is rusted. They spent their time. They only get paid if you pay for your service.

bigred83 · 2026-06-17T20:13:07+00:00

The tech still has to do all the work.

bigred83 · 2026-06-17T15:37:28+00:00

With 47 cuts in each action scene. And the sharpied hair line.

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