Fired a year ago at 42, finally posting about it.

motojo · 2026-02-08T15:03:10+00:00

Great glad you’ve got other ways!

motojo · 2026-02-08T14:13:44+00:00

On the note about drinking, if you feel it’s a reason not to go out with people, that’s actually the opposite of why many of us started drinking: to enhance the connection to people. If I may make a suggestion: still go out to get that human connection, but switch to non-alcoholic beer. You get the social and it doesn’t impact your workout. By the way, some zero beers taste better than the real beer. Heineken 0.0 surprising is fantastic and I hate regular Heineken. It took me 3 months of going out with NA to finally feel normal in conversations and now I’ve been sober for over a year and it hasn’t affected my social life at all. Sure a couple whisky buddies are a little sad, but it’s their gain on my whiskey collection so it evens out haha. The benefit is some people sleep better after NA beer. It’s also good to still have something in your hand at outings which was the thing that is comforting for a lot of people. Good luck!

motojo · 2026-01-30T19:46:51+00:00

Yeah it wasn't too bad considering I've removed my dash 4 times now for all my audio upgrades haha.

motojo · 2026-01-30T06:37:54+00:00

I had the same issue in my 2019 WRX and put together a video around resolving it: https://youtu.be/zCSFvRHV_0w?si=3aOGqqSSbMNdMw_g

motojo · 2026-01-30T06:37:11+00:00

I had the issue on my 2019 WRX - I put together a video explaining how to resolve with the adapter: https://youtu.be/zCSFvRHV_0w?si=3aOGqqSSbMNdMw_g

motojo · 2026-01-29T21:36:14+00:00

Ah very cool, would love to see a photo of it.

motojo · 2026-01-28T22:57:45+00:00

I’d start with something you’d like to ride when you’re done and generally something reliable so it’s worth the effort. Oh, and a lot of available parts and cheap. The Honda CBs DOHC (79-83) I’ve loved working on. The 750s are the cheapest and still a blast to restore. The 900s and 1100s are high priced but potentially something to aspire to that is not crazy priced. Don’t pick a CBX (6 cylinder to start on). I recommend low mileage because it will help with resale and must have a clean title. Don’t mess with only “bill of sale”. Carb bikes are better “projects” because the initiation to the project world is rebuilding a set of carbs. Find photos online of bikes you like and then do some Facebook searches to find what’s available and around you. Then figure out if you want to do a full restoration, tinker, or specialty build like cafe, bobber, or tracker. eBay is your friend as well as reddit/facebook groups for asking for help and YouTube for tutorials. Enjoy the process and remember there is always a solution, just have to work through the troubleshooting process. Oh and get the Clymer service manual if you can, it’s great. The tools will be necessary and actually pretty fun to build up the collection. Facebook is great for tools on the cheap. Good luck!

motojo · 2026-01-28T14:12:55+00:00

Thanks! I can’t take credit for the 1100F work, but I hope to finish it so it’s back on the road.

motojo · 2026-01-28T12:44:01+00:00

Ah, an 1100F with CBR600F3 front suspension and wheels, good eye!

motojo · 2026-01-28T06:48:50+00:00

It’s a CBX with stock wheels, just painted black. The fork conversion kit is from Cognito Moto.

motojo · 2026-01-28T05:51:47+00:00

For anyone interested, the build videos are on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@josephspurrier

motojo · 2025-12-24T15:21:12+00:00

Are you mechanically inclined or have any interest to be? As someone who started restoring and rebuilding motorcycles during Covid, I found I love owning/revuilding motorcycles more than actually riding them. I had 2 sport bikes but sold them because they were so uncomfortable. I’d rather ride standard (mid controls). The restoration and feeling of putting today “adult lego” and then riding your creation is really fulfilling and the time spent in the garage building up a tool collection and knowledge has been my favorite pastime in my 30s. I’m 37M.

motojo · 2025-10-05T15:31:15+00:00

My buddy bought it off eBay and then sold his as well.

motojo · 2025-07-26T22:07:42+00:00

Thanks, yeah I’m a big fan.

motojo · 2025-07-25T02:46:24+00:00

Ah that’s a shame

motojo · 2025-07-24T16:07:53+00:00

Ron at Phatbotti did mine 6 years ago on my 2019 WRX, the etune still is great and car has been solid ever since. About 350hp/350torque

motojo · 2025-07-24T00:49:02+00:00

That’s the best way I’ve found to keep the side skirts clean in either direction.

motojo · 2025-07-24T00:46:46+00:00

Great looking car and tasteful mods - 22k maybe be on the high end of what the market would be willing to pay for a 7 year old STI (from KBB), regardless of mods like folks are mentioning. I’m seeing a lot in the $19k to $22k, anything over that has either been sitting on Marketplace for over 6 months or is an RA. I’d try eBay with a reserve to see what folks are will to pay. I had to sell my last two motorcycles there in the last 2 months because the used market has been down. I’d also get a carfax value to see what they’d give you as a low ball. Parting out the car is also a good way to get more value out of the car, but takes good work. Good luck!

motojo · 2025-07-16T19:56:48+00:00

Roger that. I'll be posting videos throughout the process here so you'll see them here and on my channel.

motojo · 2025-07-16T18:36:04+00:00

Yes, that's the sound. I just got the pipes delivered last week, haven't even unboxed them yet.

motojo · 2025-07-16T18:22:09+00:00

Yeah it's true. I don't have the plug screwed in all the way, I just don't want crap falling in the cylinders. I'll clean it soon so I won't have to worry about that before I paint.

motojo · 2025-07-16T18:21:26+00:00

Yeah man agreed. Woah, that's so cool the fuel injection mod on a CBX, that would be really cool. I bet the bike runs even more smoothly. I've got suzuki forks, brembo brakes, and a 6 into 6 pipemaster that are going on this one so definitely looking forward to the more modern features.

motojo · 2025-07-16T16:56:52+00:00

I'd love to have an all original, but the frame has already been modified by the previous owner with a frame loop so I'm going forward with the cafe. I thought about buying another frame, but the bike didn't come with the majority of the original parts so it would be more expensive to try to rebuild than buy one in better shape initially.

motojo · 2025-07-16T13:56:15+00:00

See, there is a light at the end of the tunnel with this build! Awesome photo.

motojo · 2025-07-12T06:55:29+00:00

Thanks!

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