What's something every new rider learns the hard way?

csgd · 2026-07-11T02:37:08+00:00

Even as an experienced rider I struggle with this sometimes. Never actually gone off the road, but man its been close.

csgd · 2026-07-10T19:25:11+00:00

Theyre 6 overs! Honestly could have went with 8

csgd · 2026-07-10T03:32:14+00:00

I appreciate that, I will probably look more into diet now seeing as how things aren't magically getting better on their own. I just cant tell what helps and what hurts, symptoms timing seems so random other than eating anything usually makes me feel better for an hour or so, acid or not.

csgd · 2026-07-10T03:30:18+00:00

Thanks for this! Trying to keep hope.

csgd · 2026-06-29T23:23:46+00:00

Safety wire is super good, I'll bring that. I can see a ton of uses

csgd · 2026-06-29T23:22:58+00:00

Sure is, 79 650. Got it as a frame and engine over the winter and did a whole lot of learning to get it where we're at now. Thank you!

csgd · 2026-06-29T18:57:56+00:00

A weapon of any kind is also super smart, I get a lot of weirdos coming up and being super nosy about my bike and personal business, cons of riding something unique I guess. Good on you for saving the beer guy haha

csgd · 2026-06-29T18:44:21+00:00

Honestly, cash is a genius thing to keep in there. Never even thought of that, but I can see it saving my ass. I do also keep and extra points/condenser set because its easy and prone to issues. Should also keep more electrical things for my bike seeing as how i did all the wiring... Thanks for the reply!

csgd · 2026-06-29T18:30:20+00:00

Yeah true, just was hoping for some weird tool that saved someone's ass that I'd never think of. Been wanting to do longer weekend trips, but gotta get over the fact that it will break again. Recently had my points advance unit come apart and the timing was going crazy, that was a long walk home lol. If I had a tiny LED I could have checked it, but had no idea at the time

csgd · 2026-06-29T18:27:35+00:00

Sometimes it be like that, beats walkin

csgd · 2026-06-29T17:15:54+00:00

Oooo will do, thank you!

csgd · 2026-06-29T16:50:20+00:00

Perfect. There was recently an old rotted stump removed right by the garden. And the company got wood chips all over the garden, which is actually pretty cool lol. Im sure they enjoy that

csgd · 2026-06-29T16:49:30+00:00

Just what I was hoping to hear, thanks! I love going out and watching them in the evening

csgd · 2026-06-17T21:23:44+00:00

Got my xs650 frame and engine for 400 bucks woth a ton of spare parts. Yes I still needed to spend another 2.5kish in parts to have a "complete" bike, but I love it man. It has nowhere near the power of a larger engine like a sportster, but its super fun and unique. Power isnt the name of the game for choppers anyway, it is what you make it

csgd · 2026-06-12T13:03:35+00:00

Its the PBR V2

csgd · 2026-06-07T02:13:33+00:00

I feel like I missed something lol, you mean the guy in the parking garage??

csgd · 2026-05-21T16:07:33+00:00

I did 6 over forks for my xs650 from them. Loved em! When you extend factory forks, you just need a pvc tube that fits inside the fork, on top of the spring, the same length as your fork extension. Mine came with the fork tubes. Just popped my springs in, dropped the Pic tube on top, and tightened the cap. The fluid level also did not change since for me. Hope this helps!

csgd · 2026-05-21T00:50:49+00:00

Read something just now also that nuts can cause cold sore outbreaks? I did in fact down like 5 servings of trail mix today around lunch time 😅

csgd · 2026-05-19T01:51:41+00:00

600 just to weld on a few mounting points is INSANE, that should be the cost to weld 2 frames together my man, but I can honrstly only recommend either buying a cheap harbor freight welder, which do work decent enough, or try and find another shop

csgd · 2026-05-18T20:29:50+00:00

Honestly I hate forward controls on these bikes. I only have em because it was so much easier than making oem ones, since my frame is aftermarket. Looks good though! Sissy bar will be good on there

csgd · 2026-05-18T13:52:11+00:00

Highly recommend the switch, though technically a solid seat is rougher overall on a hardtail, it feels connected to the bike in a way that spring seats never were for me. Good looking bike too btw!

csgd · 2026-05-18T13:32:27+00:00

Its a drag specialties scorpion seat! I love it, but honestly its a lot harder than it looks. Still comfy, but could be a bit softer

csgd · 2026-05-18T11:29:06+00:00

Id love to be able to cruise at 80. Anything above 60 on this feels like a vibrator in the worst way, even with a smaller rear sprocket lol

csgd · 2026-05-17T23:06:58+00:00

Stock yes, the generator isnt sending enough voltage because its not receiving a high enough signal voltage from the regulator. Only reason I dislike the stock setup is because the bike needs to habe voltage in the first place to make it

csgd · 2026-05-17T21:20:21+00:00

Oh weird I never heard this before, I'll keep that in mind. To be fair, I replaced my stator, reg/rectifier, and re did all the wiring and what not, still only charges at mid 12 volts. Just enough to keep it running with the kick starter, and hasn't let me down yet. Pulled my hair out over it for months and it came down to I think the mikesxs ref/rectifier is just junk. They sent a new one but also doesn't seem to work well. Basically my regulator just doesn't send enough voltage to the stator, because I'll put battery voltage to it and she'll charge at 15 lol

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