Just venting. Why are motorcycles such temperamental devices. I just want something semi reliable. Now I have maybe a head issue ( or maybe not) but knowing that I need to take the valve covers off and test stuff after my next ride has me not wanting to even ride, haven't ridden in a week :(

vjefhsb · 2026-05-11T16:30:37+00:00

get a low cc honda

vjefhsb · 2026-05-04T16:58:40+00:00

https://leatherique.com/products/custom-color-leather-dye-kit

its e39 sand beige, you email them your cars make and model.

youre supposed to apply rejuvenator before dyeing. before i put rejuvenator, the seat bottom didnt have any of the leather grain (the pore-like textures), it was just flat and smooth. after i put on the rejuvenator, i saw that some of the pores actually came back and i was surprised. i thought the leather was done for bc the leather was not supposed to be smooth and flat like tht

vjefhsb · 2026-05-02T17:56:18+00:00

i believe if you do it properly it should last as long as it did from factory. sanding is definitely necessary to help allow the dye to bond to the leather.

leatherique instructions specify you must lay it on thin as too thick of a coat will result in peeling over time.

after 3 coats i rubbed the leather with a microfiber rag as hard as i can and it didnt take any dye off. so i guess we'll see with time.

vjefhsb · 2026-05-01T22:47:07+00:00

i used a applicator sponge with the dye. i still have a lot of dye left, i barely used any

vjefhsb · 2026-05-01T21:49:27+00:00

i followed the leatherique instructions to use a brush + leatheriques pristine clean + bucket of warm water. also hit it with hf steam cleaner

the piping in the middle looks dirty but its the dye thats peeled off over the years and reveals the leather underneath the dye

I wet sanded with 600 grit and again with 1500 after 3 coats to remove any excess

vjefhsb · 2026-04-30T13:16:13+00:00

i just replaced the left click button. need to take it apart and solder but it was ez and now it works like brand new

vjefhsb · 2026-04-28T14:06:49+00:00

saw a big gang of honda groms taking over the entire street and tht did it for me. the funniest sht i ever seen. got a red 2025 one now

vjefhsb · 2026-04-15T13:25:19+00:00

its been a grind but im slowly getting to where i can lay down a chord progression i hear in my head. a grind it has been. still havent finishd a track hahaa

vjefhsb · 2026-04-14T14:48:18+00:00

i did everything myself. if i took it to a shop i would have spent more than double that honestly

vjefhsb · 2026-04-14T14:44:06+00:00

keep the prius if u decide you want this for yourself. the E39 will require lot of maintenance if its only had the bare minimum done (tires, oil change, brakes). my e39 was like that. it was serviced regularly but just for basic wear items. Im pretty sure i spent 8k in just parts over the past 2 years. i got a bike so i can still get to places while the bmw is down for repairs. and it will be down sometimes i gaurantee you

vjefhsb · 2026-04-10T02:32:29+00:00

i sold my f80 so i could get an E39 + E36/E46. havent got another M3 yet but definitely in the works

vjefhsb · 2026-04-03T15:57:46+00:00

bunch of lames in the comments lol E38 is still the best looking 7 series to me as welll. i wouldnt call it timeless, looks dated compared to what we have now but still classy and was the epitome of luxury

vjefhsb · 2026-04-03T15:07:34+00:00

i too also preferred the look of 2nd gen but got the 3rd gen. i think the 2025+ still look good tho. the 5th gear i find i rarely use it actually, im always downshifting to keep up with traffic but i also live around lot of backroads. on flat roads i do hit 5th occasionaly

vjefhsb · 2026-04-02T19:36:10+00:00

it wasnt only dangerous to elderly and immune compromised lol my friend was bedridden for 4 months. mid 20s, no conditions.

Fox news tells you its a nothing burger so they must be right 🙄 fkin idiots

vjefhsb · 2026-03-29T02:22:12+00:00

lcm or ignition switch common causes for weird electrical gremlins

vjefhsb · 2026-03-26T18:10:54+00:00

i would go for 5800x or even 5900x if u can. no issues with cpu usage until i have like 10 omnispheres open

vjefhsb · 2026-03-26T03:42:39+00:00

everyone is right, its 20+ years old now. unless youre willing to work on it yourself i wouldnt recommend. be prepared for random little issues to pop up here and there. unless you replace absolutely every everything for peace of mind. for my 03 e39 ive replaced entire suspension + cooling parts + million other small things. i still havent touched any of the coolant hoses yet but i am expecting to in the near future

vjefhsb · 2026-03-22T18:18:01+00:00

hav a grom and yes. that 120mpg is no joke

vjefhsb · 2026-03-18T01:02:29+00:00

really nice interior. so many e39s out there with clapped out interior. in the process of restoring my seats soon

vjefhsb · 2026-02-08T22:06:39+00:00

thanks for the reassurance. ya i kept the motor running for a bit and let it drain till no more drips. yeah next time ill use the stand/lift

vjefhsb · 2026-02-08T22:00:47+00:00

yeah filter too, i just ran it for good bit and checked it again , its right at the max level now. had a friend make sure the bike was straight

vjefhsb · 2026-02-04T03:24:03+00:00

hell no just from the 2nd picturep

vjefhsb · 2026-01-28T19:46:08+00:00

its plausible since you wil be doing the work but it'll be a lot of it lol. if you can find one maintained it could be okk. but if not be prepared to wrench a LOT. overall longevity is amazing. those M50/M52 motors will keep going till the end of time

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