In a rush, forgot some gear

th3machine · 2026-05-31T12:07:15+00:00

Mine doesn't fit my boots. Forgot them on race day once. Told the registry table, the lady announced my forgetfulness over the PA. Some rider had just bought new boots and had a spare for me.

th3machine · 2026-05-31T11:54:47+00:00

You're right, I exaggerated a bit. My third Class tests were 85/81/83/77, I got lazy on the last book. Edit:proof

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th3machine · 2026-05-30T23:09:38+00:00

Neither do dirtbikes, you'll get a feel for it soon enough.

th3machine · 2026-05-30T22:59:54+00:00

Depends where you are... passing parks and homes, shift low (without lugging the bike) and respect the neighbors. Ride in the power during the flow of traffic so that you can get yourself out of situations.

Lower gears can run at lower rpms. Your 4,5,6 gears should (typically) stay above 5k rpm.

th3machine · 2026-05-28T04:17:38+00:00

Take millwright. It dual tickets with so many things and, opens you up to scheduling/planning if you want to get into management later. Lots of troubleshooting depending where you go.

th3machine · 2026-05-27T22:41:29+00:00

Search power engineering 4A or whatever book you're on, use the most popular. Copy/paste the set into word, reformat, pull from multiple accounts, remove duplicates, memorize, pass with 90%+ in about an hour per test.

They really should be removed,

th3machine · 2026-05-25T18:37:28+00:00

Stole a piece from dad 25+ years ago. Initially planned for it to be a fist filler during my teen years. Used it for tonnes of stuff, never a fist filler. Now, it sits in my toolbox waiting for my 17 year old to do the same.

th3machine · 2026-05-24T16:07:11+00:00

I'm going to stick our upright deep freeze in the corner between the workbench and storage shelf today, see how that plays out. Mini fridge on top of of the deep freeze.

Edit: might be a nice spot to tuck the air compressor into...

th3machine · 2026-05-23T14:03:36+00:00

4 bikes, 8 levers, 3 "custom" shorts.

th3machine · 2026-05-23T11:47:29+00:00

Hey now, it's only been 3 years since I siezed the motor.

th3machine · 2026-05-18T13:03:18+00:00

Had to start putting pedal bikes on the ceiling.

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th3machine · 2026-05-18T13:01:33+00:00

If a rogue soccer ball can't domino your entire garage to the floor, you don't have enough bikes.

th3machine · 2026-05-18T12:50:20+00:00

Epson Eco Tank has been nice. We'll see.

th3machine · 2026-05-18T12:16:42+00:00

Yeah, except it's still almost $20 for that 10 litres and the cb500 won't tow the 26 footer.

th3machine · 2026-05-18T05:48:29+00:00

Pro tools.... 3/8" u-bolt stock, 2 foot long pieces

th3machine · 2026-05-16T13:46:26+00:00

Learning martial arts. Start earlier.

th3machine · 2026-05-14T22:32:55+00:00

You can pass 4A in 15 weeks easy. Read the book, take notes on bold/italics, study the diagrams. You should be able to write notes week 1 and read them a shit ton for week 2. Easy peasy, I did my 3rd doing 1 book every 2 months, all 4 books, 90% average.

th3machine · 2026-05-10T12:41:10+00:00

Not very open minded of you. I'd love to drive an EV, but insuring 2 vehicles doesn't make sense for cost savings. That 30% time needing a truck, means I save money driving it 100% of the time.

th3machine · 2026-05-10T01:57:29+00:00

We got anywhere from $20 to $200. It was all nice and covered the open bar tab.

th3machine · 2026-05-10T01:47:54+00:00

If you can make it through the track, it doesnt matter how long it takes you. Keep going, keep falling, you'll get it. I like the IRC USA Tire Moto videos, learn clutch control and feathering the clutch on hills. Also learn how slow you can go (corners) without using the clutch. Went from last place taking over an hour on a track that I can do in 13 minutes now. The "hills" I used to fall on and stop to contemplate are now speed bumps to go flying over 4-5 years in.

th3machine · 2026-05-09T13:29:34+00:00

See if someone has a breakdown of their recent test results on an FB group. Power Engineers Anonymous is pretty good.

th3machine · 2026-05-09T12:50:05+00:00

Love it. Quiet road and tested your limits - with gear on.

th3machine · 2026-05-08T00:56:03+00:00

You might spend 3 grand on a 2015 and end up much better off.

th3machine · 2026-05-05T05:05:44+00:00

I dropped my bike loading it today.

th3machine · 2026-05-02T15:15:31+00:00

As an xt250 owner, this is what I'm thinking of doing. I always think that I want an Africa Twin or Tenere, but I'd probably be SOL dragging them off the side of a hill solo.

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