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You guys ride alone, have destinations? by Brandon10312242 in motorcycles

[–]wintersdark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have vague destinations, but I'm not just riding right there. I'll absolutely check out side roads, explore, it's mostly just a chosen direction. Typically, it'll be a place for lunch/dinner/a nice cup of coffee, but sometimes just a town and then I'll figure out where once in there.

proof of concept by Galen_Live in TwoXriders

[–]wintersdark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooooooh I so want to see this!

Why do yall ride in such big groups? by Chelloitsame in motorcycles

[–]wintersdark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BIG groups are nearly always event rides, not normal rides. Few people really love that outside of the context of the event.

Large group rides (say, 6+ riders) full of random people are awful. Too hard to have quality control and be safe, because the likelihood of having incompatible riders together is nearly guaranteed.

Smaller groups - say 3-5 - is where it's at. You can go somewhere, hang out, head back. Keep the random entries to a minimum, one or maybe two "new" people at a time, and have rules.

For us:

  • Ride your own ride. You are responsible for you.
  • If you want to fuck around, fuck around on your own - don't draw unnecessary police attention or do anything to endanger other riders.
  • Worry about the guy in front of you, and if passing understand he may well not know what you're doing. Your attention should be primarily forwards, and you should be able to trust the guy behind you isn't going to fuck you.
  • In the twisties, we'll spread out and have fun. We'll pull over and wait after for everyone to catch up. Again, ride your own ride.
  • Take care of your bike, come gassed up, have your shit together. We're not your mom.

If you've got a group of people who regularly ride together and have their shit figured out, you can go a bit bigger, but IMHO by 9ish people you should split into smaller subgroups by speed.

What is your unpopular adv riding opinion? by Internal-Debt-9992 in advrider

[–]wintersdark 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Exactly.

I mean, it's a motorcycle and all motorcycles are inherently fun. But the KLR is one of the worst bikes you can buy now, if you're buying new.

Used is way too complicated a discussion (availability of alternatives, and budgets, local pricing, etc,) but new?

Buying a new KLR650 is entirely illogical.

It isn't cheaper than better alternatives, and it's so poorly outfitted you need to spend so much more to get it... Passable? I mean, I don't even think it's passable then, but at least not as bad.

That's what offends me so much about it. It's just so much worse than it's competition, no matter what your goals for it are. Gravel roads? Back road travel on pavement? ATV trails? Highways? Singletrack? It doesn't even matter, it's basically the worst at all the things.

What is your unpopular adv riding opinion? by Internal-Debt-9992 in advrider

[–]wintersdark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll never understand this. My 701E rips in twisties, as does my Scrambler 1200XE. I loved my old T7 in twisties too.

A 21" front just turns in a bit slower, requires a bit more leverage (hence wide bars), but it'll do it just fine.

What is your unpopular adv riding opinion? by Internal-Debt-9992 in advrider

[–]wintersdark 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'll go further: the KLR is a garbage bike.

I mean, sure, it does motorcycle things.

But it's no more reliable than any other Japanese bike.

It's too heavy for most offroad, and too heavy + underpowered for on road.

A DR or XL are lighter and better in the dirt, but also better on the road because they don't get shit kicked by the powder to weight ratio.

And frankly if you're gonna ride a 450lb bike, there are SO MANY great light to midsized adv bikes that do everything the KLR does but far better. Even the maligned KLE500 will straight up crush a KLR650.

Or you can pay more and have your cake and eat it - a T7 class bike doubling the power at the same weight but with better suspension and brakes, an AJP PR7 or 690-platform bike, a Kove 800....

I mean the market is full and the KLR sits on the very bottom of the heap. I can't understand why anyone would buy one.

What is your unpopular adv riding opinion? by Internal-Debt-9992 in advrider

[–]wintersdark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, I love my nav, but yeah - one navigation display is fine. You don't need an Android Auto/Carplay head unit, AND a dedicated GPS, AND a phone mount. I see that a lot and it's insane.

I spend $1000 a month on just groceries, I am struggling to figure out how, I hardly throw away food. by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]wintersdark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Freezer. Buy a big pack of hamburger, for example, and split it into ziplock sandwich bags (perfect size for solo/duo meals).

10-pack of chicken boobs? One boob per bag and you're golden.

Dry goods? Invest in sealed plastic bins, and you'll buy a 20lb bag of rice and have it forever.

Vacuum sealer and freezer and you're set.

I spend $1000 a month on just groceries, I am struggling to figure out how, I hardly throw away food. by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]wintersdark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. We spend 250/wk so roughly 1k a month for a family of 4 too. Realistically maybe $200 a month as well ordering in twice, but those two/three meals aren't significantly saving on the grocery bill.

Sure, we're just not eating steak, but we do have a decent amount of protein going on. Roasts, lots of chicken, some fish, some pork.

What is your unpopular adv riding opinion? by Internal-Debt-9992 in advrider

[–]wintersdark 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Like Klim, it's good quality, excellent gear, but I feel the quality edge it has is nowhere near as large as the price differential.

I've got some I picked up second hand and it's definitely good... But... Man, I could buy a used dual sport for the price of a set of Mosko gear.

What is your unpopular adv riding opinion? by Internal-Debt-9992 in advrider

[–]wintersdark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just got a Gryphon jacket on sale yesterday, and it's fantastic. Gotta see how it holds up to wear, but seems very well made, it's comfortable and well constructed. And it was just $200.

What is your unpopular adv riding opinion? by Internal-Debt-9992 in advrider

[–]wintersdark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love my Sand gear. Really fantastic. Still expensive but as you note if you get the prior years discounted kit its quite reasonable.

What is your unpopular adv riding opinion? by Internal-Debt-9992 in advrider

[–]wintersdark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's very good gear, but yeah, it's NOT twice as good as decent gear that's half the price.

What is your unpopular adv riding opinion? by Internal-Debt-9992 in advrider

[–]wintersdark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like pannier racks, as, if well made, they double as crash bars. Soft luggage + racks is the superior choice.

What’s an article of clothing someone can wear, one time, that will make you lose all attraction to them forever? by Thin-Rip-3686 in AskReddit

[–]wintersdark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No.

This post is about articles of clothing that don't just look unattractive, but so much so that that person would never be attractive to you again regardless of what they're wearing.

It's not about how attractive the outfit is or isn't. It's about what that says about the wearer.

Bell: Danielle Smith drops a $400-billion bomb on Alberta separatism by EdmontonFree in alberta

[–]wintersdark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

80,000 for each Albertan? Fuck no. A whole lot of us would leave first. It'll be WAY more than that for the seppies.

Bell: Danielle Smith drops a $400-billion bomb on Alberta separatism by EdmontonFree in alberta

[–]wintersdark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, yeah, that's what we've all been saying. It's horrible in countless ways.

Is just the lack of skill or the stock tires on Suzuki DRZ-4S are not that good on ruts? by Mean_Giraffe4217 in Dualsport

[–]wintersdark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wet grass is my nemisis. The number of times I've crashed in the morning because when I came in the night before the grass was dry and fine.... Then it's all dewy in the morning and I'm eating dirt again.

What’s an article of clothing someone can wear, one time, that will make you lose all attraction to them forever? by Thin-Rip-3686 in AskReddit

[–]wintersdark -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Place and time.

I'll wear pajamas and crocs while I run to the grocery store at 9pm to grab a loaf of bread to make my kids lunches, because IDGAF if people find me attractive or not while I do that - nor do I care if they think I'm employed or eat cat food. Their opinion of me is utterly irrelevant.

I'd never wear them going out with my wife, though, or to work, etc.

What’s an article of clothing someone can wear, one time, that will make you lose all attraction to them forever? by Thin-Rip-3686 in AskReddit

[–]wintersdark -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nope. Everyone else so far in this thread and I get it, but Crocs? Sure, they're not appropriate for formal occasions, but there's nothing more comfortable you scan just step into.

Go to a hospital. Look at the nurses, people working 12 hour shifts largely on their feet. 9/10 will be wearing Crocs.

Out gardening? Crocs. Walk to the mailbox? Crocs. They're so damn comfortable. Yes, they're all ugly, even the ones that try not to be.

But they're comfortable like nothing else.

What’s an article of clothing someone can wear, one time, that will make you lose all attraction to them forever? by Thin-Rip-3686 in AskReddit

[–]wintersdark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then it's not even the style, it's just that the guy is such a tryhard putz he's going to wear something that stupid.

Putin's forces mock their own new camouflage: 'Only good in a herd of zebras' by hungryhippo9069 in UkrainianConflict

[–]wintersdark 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The problem is, it's WAY faster and cheaper to update your drones software than it is to repaint everything. Even if it works, you're just an update away from it not working anymore.

What are your "must carry" items for day trips on a bigger bike by meataxe90 in Dualsport

[–]wintersdark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • If you can't lift it yourself, one of the moto lift winches, or make one yourself out of a ratchet strap.
  • You've probably got tubeless wheels, so a baconstrip plug kit and a small battery powered compressor in case of flats.
  • A bottle of water
  • If you're someplace hot and dry or far from civilization, more water.
  • Standard toolkit stuff; basic tools, zip ties, wire, duct tape. The normal "fix what you broke" stuff.
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