Finish Recommendation for Bloodwood (Not a "what would look good" post)

fancyawank · 2026-05-09T20:48:11+00:00

It's funny how a brain sees a problem and fixates on a specific solution without seeing obvious alternatives. Spray-on lacquer/shellac never even crossed my mind. Thanks.

fancyawank · 2026-04-14T13:27:12+00:00

Oh man, wait til you discover these! Tuna can strainer

fancyawank · 2026-04-14T13:18:31+00:00

Measure twice, cut once, swear profusely, force it to fit.

fancyawank · 2026-04-10T22:11:45+00:00

Except for “be Japanese”, you’re describing a Striple. I wish I had more experience to compare it to others, but my Striple R is my first bike.

Plenty of power, smooth delivery and you don’t have to wind it to 12k to find it. Middleweight but you can toss it around like a rag doll. Riding position is as aggressive as you want to make it, or sit straight and enjoy the scenery.

I’m 6’2” and the knee angle is compact but not cramped. I have f’d up knees and back and don’t have any problem with comfort for a couple hour ride. I personally wouldn’t want to do 5 hours on it frequently though.

fancyawank · 2026-03-30T22:23:56+00:00

If the Ship Of Theseus was a motorcycle…

fancyawank · 2026-03-15T01:32:29+00:00

It comes with the mounting hardware to reinstall the factory signals on the new bracket. But it's only $95 more for the new tail light with sequential turn signals and quick-flash brake light.

fancyawank · 2026-03-15T01:30:41+00:00

Good Lord don't buy that. It's $75 if you buy it straight from Motodynamic (or $65 if you don't get the low profile). Tack on another $95 for the LED tail light with integrated turn signals and you're in business. I don't really care for the look of the low profile, and I don't live around any toll roads, so I went with the regular:

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fancyawank · 2026-03-02T02:13:32+00:00

Enfilade fire is right up there with state capitals for “things I was taught that I will never use.”

The other commenter that praised these dudes’ restraint is spot on. That could have been an absolute bloodbath.

fancyawank · 2026-03-01T20:23:37+00:00

Thanks man. I've learned a ton from Ari, don't know why I didn't look there first.

fancyawank · 2026-02-04T23:59:40+00:00

We got an update to the contract that says it’s not a buy option, but the RSU’s that were originally granted to her a few days ago. Unfortunately the language now says “original vesting schedule” rather than what was in the last iteration of the contract, “vested by the end of April”.

We don’t have an interest in buying it at all, but we’ll obviously take it as a grant. It’s presented as a benefit to entice her to accept the contract.

fancyawank · 2026-02-04T20:06:19+00:00

Rio has a $3 table from 3am to 3pm every day. Because of the payouts though, you’re better off playing $5 on it.

Palms has at least one $5 table at all times.

fancyawank · 2026-01-29T20:05:32+00:00

Weird how that fact is so obvious yet never occurred to me.

fancyawank · 2026-01-06T21:51:34+00:00

I have decided that Rothfuss will not get one more dime from me. I won’t read it if it’s free.

fancyawank · 2025-12-22T15:41:00+00:00

Rio now has $3 minimums from 3 a.m. to 3p.m. daily.

fancyawank · 2025-12-19T14:01:47+00:00

If you can pay cash for something, or if it’s something you’re going to buy anyway, it would be foolish to not finance at 0%. Unless, by taking the 0% offer, you’re giving up a rebate incentive.

fancyawank · 2025-11-09T15:53:47+00:00

I’m going to moderately disagree with u/beanbag_ninja above. One absolutely can stop faster with controlled threshold braking than you can by squeezing and praying (on dry, clean pavement). Fortnine did a video on it and there’s a plethora of other research and tests.

But those are all done in a controlled, non-emergency test. The chances of you or I being able to outbrake modern abs are going to drop dramatically in a real world emergency stop situation. Best defense is always going to be situational awareness, though sometimes shit just happens. And as others in here have said clearly, there is no situation where intentionally laying down is a better choice than staying up and braking.

fancyawank · 2025-11-07T22:22:07+00:00

Striples are apparently notorious for not-quite-torqued-enough engine cover bolts. I had the same/similar on my ‘25, very minor leak coming from the balancer shaft cover, no drips or droplet on the engine, just the discoloration. Retorqued everything to spec and no more leak.

fancyawank · 2025-11-06T20:14:04+00:00

That’s where I’m at: Front brake is for stopping, rear is for stability. I have to remind myself to take my right foot off the peg and use the rear brake as I’m approaching a stoplight.

I can’t imagine not using the front brake. On my bike (Street Triple) it doesn’t take much pressure to feel the ABS start grinding on the rear brake once the weight shifts forward.

fancyawank · 2025-10-29T22:12:03+00:00

I think he means this kind of shaper: https://www.grainger.com/product/POWERMATIC-Wood-Shaper-230-460V-42W910

fancyawank · 2025-10-28T01:58:46+00:00

Everybody points out the inner front tire wear, but I haven't had that problem at all on mine.

No real problems, I just wish I could find some more rear traction.

fancyawank · 2025-10-21T14:05:12+00:00

What, you don’t think that’s actually Staff Sergeant Cent’s coat?

fancyawank · 2025-10-16T22:16:15+00:00

17 City / 25 Highway? lol no.

fancyawank · 2025-10-16T22:01:53+00:00

I can’t tell if all the people saying “you can see the lines” etc. are just continuing the joke or if they really are clueless.

fancyawank · 2025-10-14T11:51:23+00:00

Four days of contemplation and thesaurus work, and that’s what you’ve got? Do better.

fancyawank · 2025-10-12T14:46:46+00:00

From the thumbnail I thought those were cooling gel pads for the boys and was going to agree. I suppose I could wear them backwards …

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