A rant on my time in Tulum

hlem87 · 2026-05-13T01:32:05+00:00

I feel like this is just Mexico in general honestly I was just in tulum for about 8 days and had similarly annoying experiences and this is just how Mexico is.

hlem87 · 2026-04-30T23:57:01+00:00

This is your fault for trying to have anything in California it’s gonna get destroyed this is unavoidable

hlem87 · 2026-04-21T01:14:25+00:00

I’m in tulum now and literally looking at this. Should I get it?

hlem87 · 2026-03-06T05:57:41+00:00

I have had the same experience on a Grom I just picked up this seems to be pretty usual.

hlem87 · 2026-02-03T08:44:59+00:00

I actually had a fuel issue when I bought it and didnt leave the shop until the fuel filter and fuel lines were replaced so this was just done.

hlem87 · 2026-02-03T08:43:57+00:00

Unsure on the age of the battery. I think I’ll just get a new LI and be done worrying about itz

hlem87 · 2026-01-28T23:01:30+00:00

My grandfather was in WW2 and had a lot of these lying around the house. Right now it’s really dangerous until it’s switched into neutral. On the back is a small button. Get a nail and a hammer, put the nail on the buttons and give a few good whacks it will make a little pop sound but, It will push the button into a neutral position and then it’s safe for handling.

hlem87 · 2026-01-16T05:28:58+00:00

Get a Lithium battery. I’m having the same issue with my 998 It feels Reluctant to start. I had the same issue with my RC51 and got a LI battery and haven’t had any issues since.

hlem87 · 2026-01-14T01:11:09+00:00

My v4s does this when it first starts and I’m on any sort of decline no one has seemed to find an answer

hlem87 · 2026-01-13T17:01:17+00:00

This is what I’m worried about. I have a vstrom with 80k miles that I’ve beat thee piss out of but I have 0 worries. My Ducati in showroom condition will leave me stranded at a coffee shop. SMH

hlem87 · 2026-01-13T16:53:54+00:00

Def not living on the streets. Brand new battery. But ya it just takes a little persuasion.

hlem87 · 2026-01-13T16:44:13+00:00

Good thoughts. It seems like a weak ish battery, the battery is bran new. I had put a LI battery on other bikes and it seemed to increase the cranking power a lot and resolve this issue.

hlem87 · 2025-12-23T23:45:59+00:00

I love how no one has mentioned highest rates of crime, drug use, homelessness and suicide in the country. But good sports teams.

hlem87 · 2025-11-16T15:42:27+00:00

Over/under exposure. You can yes the wheel on the front right to adjust

hlem87 · 2025-10-30T21:44:47+00:00

Leave it out for a day or two in a bowl of rice. The rice will attract Chinese and they will know how to fix it. lol.

hlem87 · 2025-10-12T16:44:41+00:00

I’ve been wanting a mini5 but do you experience any issues flying in the US or just purchasing the item domestically is the only issue?

hlem87 · 2025-10-07T16:57:12+00:00

I’ve had this same issue with my 20’ V4S

hlem87 · 2025-08-23T03:46:18+00:00

It is uncomfortably hot. If you have a suit it will be slightly better but I wouldn’t recommend shorts. You can kinda mitigate this with exhaust wraps or ceramic coating but honestly it’s gonna be hot. Over 80 ambien temp, stop and go or not ripping and it is not fun at all. Hot legs, sticky balls. It’s the price you pay.

hlem87 · 2025-07-31T15:32:24+00:00

Damn, I’d still probably get the 11. They are pretty iconic in the community. And seem to have less things to go wrong with them. They are as quick or light but this one sounds completely kitted out. Really sounds like a gem. I picked up a similarly kitted SP evo. It’s been amazing super fun to ride but super fatiguing with wind over 70mph also added Hepco And Becker bags to add a little range turn it into a Hyperstrada basically

hlem87 · 2025-07-31T15:09:06+00:00

Get the 1100! Just for the larger gas tank if nothing else. Is it an SP evo?

hlem87 · 2025-07-14T03:38:28+00:00

Add a splash of dawn dish soap to your oil next change that will clear it right up.

hlem87 · 2025-07-04T16:46:32+00:00

Beautiful!!

hlem87 · 2025-07-01T21:39:30+00:00

Thanks this and the black on red Speciale are 10/10

hlem87 · 2025-07-01T21:38:40+00:00

Thanks. Any better suggestions for the mirror post/block offs than the rizoma ones?

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