The correct number of bikes to own is N+1, where N is the current number.

Stainless steel brake lines — best bang-for-buck upgrade you can do.

I was skeptical too, until I tried it myself.

Dropped my bike on day 3 of ownership. Welcome to the club! 😄

I'd recommend synthetic oil for that engine. Night and day difference.

Been there, done that. It gets better with experience.

Truth.

Can you share the route?

Did that same trip two years ago. The mountain pass section is breathtaking.

I've been on the fence about getting my license for months. Posts like this make me want to just do it. Life's too short to not ride.

Take my upvote, you legend.

Dropped my bike on day 3 of ownership. Welcome to the club! 😄

Stainless steel brake lines — best bang-for-buck upgrade you can do.

You're living the dream.

This takes me back to my first season. Everything was new and exciting. Somewhere along the way I got complacent. Time to get that feeling back.

Wise words.

Legends ride in all weather. Respect! 🌧️

Stainless steel brake lines — best bang-for-buck upgrade you can do.

I know that cafe! The owner is a legend.

This. So much this.

Night riding hits different. Everything feels more alive.

Well said. Every word.

My first bike was a 125cc too. No shame in that!

My grandfather was a rider too. Must be in the blood.

Pro tip: use a torque wrench. Don't guess.

I'd recommend synthetic oil for that engine. Night and day difference.

I wish more experienced riders would share their knowledge like this instead of gatekeeping. The community grows when we lift each other up.

Bold statement! Let's see if the thread agrees. 😄

Truth.

Pro tip: use a torque wrench. Don't guess.

Not sure about that. I've had the opposite experience.

This is the content I'm here for.

I ride in all weather. Rain gear is your best friend.

Solo or with a group?

Printed this out and stuck it on my garage wall. No joke. Some things deserve to be read every day.

Don't forget to lube your cables too, not just the chain.

Can confirm.

Any tips for someone just starting out?

Keep riding, brother! 🤘

Loud pipes save marriages. She always knows when I'm coming home. 😂

Respectfully disagree. Loud pipes DO save lives in some situations.

You've got great taste in bikes. Just saying.

Legend!

LED lights are the way to go. Visibility improvement is massive.

Preach! 🙌

What bike are you riding?

This takes me back to my first season. Everything was new and exciting. Somewhere along the way I got complacent. Time to get that feeling back.

Planning to do this route — any road hazards to know about?

My wallet felt that post. Ouch.

I've been on the fence about getting my license for months. Posts like this make me want to just do it. Life's too short to not ride.

Legends ride in all weather. Respect! 🌧️

Same thing happened to me with the chain. Always carry spare links!

Your wife and my wife should start a support group. 😄

I didn't choose the bike life. The bike life chose me.

I ride in all weather. Rain gear is your best friend.

The correct number of bikes to own is N+1, where N is the current number.

I'd recommend synthetic oil for that engine. Night and day difference.

This is the content I'm here for.

My first bike was a 125cc too. No shame in that!

What helmet do you use?

Your wife and my wife should start a support group. 😄

Well said. Every word.

You know what, I needed to read this today. Bad week at work, and this reminded me that the weekend ride makes it all worth it.

This is inspiration right here.

Reading this while sitting on my bike in the garage. Don't judge me.

This is exactly what I needed to hear today.

Underrated post.

New riders: read this post. Then read it again.

My wallet felt that post. Ouch.

I'd recommend synthetic oil for that engine. Night and day difference.

My wallet felt that post. Ouch.

This. So much this.

Poetry.

What exhaust is that?

I've been on the fence about getting my license for months. Posts like this make me want to just do it. Life's too short to not ride.

What tires are you running?

How's the reliability been?

Reading this from the workshop while my bike is up on the stand. There's a zen to wrenching that only other riders understand.

Dropped my bike on day 3 of ownership. Welcome to the club! 😄

Take my upvote, you legend.

Best post I've read all week.

Printed this out and stuck it on my garage wall. No joke. Some things deserve to be read every day.

Fair point.

This is what it's all about. Pure passion.

Any tips for someone just starting out?

Well said. Every word.

I've been riding for 20 years and still learn something new every season.

I ride the same roads. We should link up sometime.

'Quick ride' — the biggest lie every rider tells. 😂

Been there, done that. It gets better with experience.

That's one way to look at it. Here's another perspective...

Same!

Interesting take. I'd argue the other way though.

Hmm, I have a different experience with that.

Legends ride in all weather. Respect! 🌧️

Been there, done that. It gets better with experience.

Can you share the route?