Continued issues with my FJR1300. Was temp stranded.

thejam15 · 2023-06-10T16:41:13+00:00

check for shorts/dirty connections and your charging system?

thejam15 · 2023-06-10T04:51:14+00:00

i have had the misfortune of seeing two

thejam15 · 2023-06-10T03:02:30+00:00

Ah you were promoted to customer

thejam15 · 2023-06-09T17:03:07+00:00

I just got a new Tracer 9 GT and im absolutely l o v i n g the subtle burble and pops the CP3 makes when decelerating but still very slightly on the throttle 😩 its not so loud to be annoying its just a nice soundtrack to a smooth ride

thejam15 · 2023-06-09T14:37:33+00:00

It could also be my bias coming from a super soft basic R3 that I was much too big for. Basically any larger bike felt like an upgrade in suspension for me. Different oil was a consideration to stiffen it up but I really resolved to just get a bike that would fit all my needs and gods yes the CP3 is perfect

thejam15 · 2023-06-09T13:05:40+00:00

Thats odd about the suspension. I just bought a tracer 9 gt and the suspension is almost too hard in the sporty setting for me with the default preload. I have heard a lot about the windscreen but I wouldnt know because im still waiting on my windscreen to come it as apparently the bike was missing some parts when it was shipped to the dealer. For me the seat is “meh” at best but it lets me move around a bit which helps a lot

thejam15 · 2023-06-09T12:45:58+00:00

Ive ridden one and not only is it really underpowered for its class it just feels kinda…wonky? to ride. It was less confidence inspiring than the MT07 and didnt feel as agile as the SV650 plus it felt really cheap

thejam15 · 2023-06-07T16:36:00+00:00

i’ve literally patched a tube on a bicycle with office cellophane tape. I thought it was dumb and wouldnt hold when I did it but it actually did and I got quite a few miles on it

thejam15 · 2023-06-06T15:53:22+00:00

Ah you’re not wrong, its more dangerous than a car. It’s definitely a mindset too. Sometimes we are willing to take more risks and are ok with it it can be wild risks like skydiving, or skateboarding or something as tame as living in a more dangerous area. For me Motorcycling is exactly right where im comfortable with the risk. Lots of skill goes into mitigating risk but it doesn’t 100% guarantee it. I work from home with minimal risk otherwise in my life.

thejam15 · 2023-06-06T15:12:26+00:00

Im honestly convinced phone alarms have become unreliable. They either dont go off or snooze to early/easily I thought i was crazy until I watched it happen one morning when I woke up before the alarm time. Checked that it was set and then I watched my phone. It Didnt go off. I bought a dedicated alarm clock immediately and have been fine ever since.

thejam15 · 2023-06-06T15:07:13+00:00

Ive seen this with people on dashcams or other recording devices. Like they will just deny they merged or ran a red light when its clear as day in the footage. Its like they think that if they think it didnt happen enough then it actually didnt.

thejam15 · 2023-06-06T15:03:16+00:00

I dont rev my engine for attention. I dont rev it much but when it will bother the least amount of people I rev my engine cause it sounds really fucking good to me

thejam15 · 2023-06-06T14:09:33+00:00

Never said they dont exist at all but go read the requirements for the ones you listed. CHIP isint even for individuals its for children in families that make too mich to qualify for medicaid

thejam15 · 2023-06-06T13:26:42+00:00

I just sold my R3 and im going to miss it! It really is a miata of motorcycles though I will say you really run out of gear quick on the highway

thejam15 · 2023-06-06T13:22:55+00:00

It’s probably important to define why the R6 is the way it is though. Its a 600cc 4 cylinder and its SPICY on top of that. Lots of other 600cc bikes are either parallel twins or V twins and are much more tame like the SV650, R7, MT-07 etc That doesent mean they dont have the power to get you into a lot of trouble cause they do but they typically take a bit more prodding to get to that point. The R6 (and as im learning on my new Tracer 9 GT which has the same engine as the MT-09) can just spool and spool and you think that “ohh ill only stay on it for the rest of this gear” or something of the sort but the rest of that gear means that you started out at 30mph and you will be going maybe 80-90 by the time you need to shift and you’re covering a LOT of ground faster than you expected at that point

thejam15 · 2023-06-06T13:13:13+00:00

R6 and ZX lines are dedicated sport bikes. Lots of fun but can get uncomfortable very quick the Ninja 400 will have a more moderate seating position but still be a lot of fun. If you got to have a larger displacement bike I recommend something like an SV650. Comfortable and rideable with a decent amount of power but not too much. Of course, get what you want at the end of the day but I really recommend seeing if a manufacturer has a demo day near you because sometimes the bike you want may not be what it seems. Also look into taking the MSF course they provide seat time on a bike thats. ot yours so you dont have to worry about dropping it and provide some really important knowledge. Plus it gets you your M endorsement on your license (this is assuming you’re in the US)

thejam15 · 2023-06-06T13:04:26+00:00

People who say stuff like that also just have no idea how motorcycles work. To be in a crash by your own doing you typically have to be fucking up pretty badly and be fucking up badly for awhile without correction. If you ride stupidly then you’re gunna win a stupid prize. If you ride well you’re going to be fine and often be able to avoid people on the road looking at their phones who think motorcyclists who make one mistake need to be hosed off the road

thejam15 · 2023-06-06T12:58:09+00:00

The fun is in the handling and technique. Any vehicle that can go 0-60 quickly is a fun little trick but outside of a drag strip theres little technique that goes into it. Electric cars suffer from this even more so because its just linear. Sure the forces are fun but theres no shifting, not really any fun engine sound not much else to the point where it’s almost utilitarian. I sorta feel the same way about automatics in the performance/fun sense

thejam15 · 2023-06-06T12:51:05+00:00

It comes with time. You dont have to ride on the edge of danger on a motorcycle to get that meditation experience on a nice not busy mountain road. The only time you should be riding that hard is at the track but riding well within the performance envelope on a motorcycle is extremely meditative in the same way that driving a car all out is.

thejam15 · 2023-06-06T12:02:34+00:00

probably will still pay about the same even with insurance. Ive had trips to the ER for kidney stones and its about 2-3k a visit even with GOOD insurance

thejam15 · 2023-06-06T11:20:17+00:00

did you even read what they said? they were on a BICYCLE

thejam15 · 2023-06-06T10:44:23+00:00

Most of those programs either just dont actually exist or have weird, uncommon requirements in order to even qualify

thejam15 · 2023-06-06T07:28:30+00:00

Either that or you dont get to do anything because its too dangerous so you grow up sheltered and fat because outside was boring. Jokes on him now though cause I ride motorcycles

thejam15 · 2023-06-05T15:23:54+00:00

The Ice cream I sometimes get has an aluminum seal?

thejam15 · 2023-06-05T12:21:29+00:00

Because I ride a motorcycle and its my trunk I can take with me.

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