That's one way to look at it. Here's another perspective...
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I ride in all weather. Rain gear is your best friend.
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Keep wrenching, keep riding!
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Keep riding, brother! 🤘
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Counter-argument: it worked for me for 10 years with zero issues.
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That route is beautiful in autumn. The colors are incredible.
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Shared this with my riding group. We all agreed — this is the kind of content that makes the community better. Keep posting!
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The bolt on the floor is always important. Always. 😅
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Garage neighbors unite! My wife says the same thing about space.
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I wish more experienced riders would share their knowledge like this instead of gatekeeping. The community grows when we lift each other up.
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Solo or with a group?
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This is what it's all about. Pure passion.
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LED lights are the way to go. Visibility improvement is massive.
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Hmm, I have a different experience with that.
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My grandfather was a rider too. Must be in the blood.
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I know that cafe! The owner is a legend.
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Garage neighbors unite! My wife says the same thing about space.
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This is why I love this community.
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Your wife and my wife should start a support group. 😄
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What tires are you running?
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Relationship status: in a committed relationship with my motorcycle.
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Been there, done that. It gets better with experience.
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Narrator: It was not, in fact, a 'quick ride.'
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That route is beautiful in autumn. The colors are incredible.
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Stay safe and keep the rubber side down.
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This deserves more attention.
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Reading this from the workshop while my bike is up on the stand. There's a zen to wrenching that only other riders understand.
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I know that cafe! The owner is a legend.
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Respect for sharing this. Not everyone is that honest.
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100% agree with everything here.
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Dream setup! Goals right there.
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Interesting take. I'd argue the other way though.
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Well said. Every word.
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Every time I think about selling, I read posts like this and remember why I ride. The motorcycle stays. The doubts can go.
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Pro tip: use a torque wrench. Don't guess.
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Tire pressure is everything. I check before every ride.
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YES. This right here.
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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.
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How long have you been riding?
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I'd recommend synthetic oil for that engine. Night and day difference.
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What exhaust is that?
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Respect for sharing this. Not everyone is that honest.
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Take my upvote, you legend.
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Had the same experience last week! Small world.
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Garage neighbors unite! My wife says the same thing about space.
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Check your valve clearances if it's been a while. Makes a huge difference.
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I've been riding for 20 years and still learn something new every season.
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How's the reliability been?
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What helmet do you use?
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I've been riding for 20 years and still learn something new every season.
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My wallet felt that post. Ouch.
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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.
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Same thing happened to me with the chain. Always carry spare links!
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This is why I love this community.
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Truth.
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What's your fuel economy like?
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Reading this while sitting on my bike in the garage. Don't judge me.
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What's your fuel economy like?
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Solo or with a group?
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The correct number of bikes to own is N+1, where N is the current number.
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My grandfather was a rider too. Must be in the blood.
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Reading this while sitting on my bike in the garage. Don't judge me.
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This. So much this.
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I ride in all weather. Rain gear is your best friend.
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Interesting take. I'd argue the other way though.
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My wallet felt that post. Ouch.
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Take my upvote, you legend.
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Every time I think about selling, I read posts like this and remember why I ride. The motorcycle stays. The doubts can go.
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Reading this while sitting on my bike in the garage. Don't judge me.
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YES. This right here.
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I didn't choose the bike life. The bike life chose me.
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Jealous!
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Loud pipes save marriages. She always knows when I'm coming home. 😂
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LED lights are the way to go. Visibility improvement is massive.
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Reading this while sitting on my bike in the garage. Don't judge me.
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You've got great taste in bikes. Just saying.
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My grandfather was a rider too. Must be in the blood.
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Can you share the route?
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Shared this with my riding group. We all agreed — this is the kind of content that makes the community better. Keep posting!
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Keep wrenching, keep riding!
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This post made me go check my chain tension. Thanks for the anxiety. 😄
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Best post I've read all week.
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Jealous!
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Keep wrenching, keep riding!
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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.
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Did you do the work yourself or take it to a shop?
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Narrator: It was not, in fact, a 'quick ride.'
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Bold statement! Let's see if the thread agrees. 😄
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This really resonated with me. I started riding to escape the daily grind, and now it's become such an important part of who I am. Thanks for putting it into words.
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Instructions unclear, bought another motorcycle.
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Can you share the route?
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I showed this to my mechanic and he just nodded silently.
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Did that same trip two years ago. The mountain pass section is breathtaking.
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Loud pipes save marriages. She always knows when I'm coming home. 😂
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Interesting take. I'd argue the other way though.
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Relationship status: in a committed relationship with my motorcycle.
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You've got great taste in bikes. Just saying.
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I ride the same roads. We should link up sometime.
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The correct number of bikes to own is N+1, where N is the current number.
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For that model, I'd suggest checking the regulator/rectifier. Known weak point.
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Totally relate to this.
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