[-] W3dd1e@lemmy.zip 2 points 10 hours ago

YouTube recommendations are just as bad. I HATE YouTube. I wish more people used other platforms.

I was promised dogs.

[-] W3dd1e@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 days ago

Hank hasn’t had enough treats today.

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submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by W3dd1e@lemmy.zip to c/motorcycles@lemmy.world

EDIT:

Thanks for all the advice! I got a lot of long detailed comments back. I’m reading each one and doing some research, but I wanted to make sure I thanked everyone for the replies!

Original Post:

Hello, Fediverse!

Recently, my company moved to remote work, full time. Since I’m not making a long commute each day, I’m really interested in getting a small bike I can ride for errands. I’d love to get some advice from this community about it.

Needs

First, I’m a woman at average or maybe even slightly below average height. I want to make sure it’s something I can actually ride without feeling like a little girl in mommy’s shoes.

Second, I don’t just want to ride. I want to work on it and learn how engines work. I’m a very mechanical person and I love this kind of thing. It’s fun for me. I’m happy to buy a bike that might not be running immediately because it gives me an opportunity to learn and tinker.

Last, I don’t need to go fast and I don’t want to take it in a big highway, but I do live near a state highway with a limit of 55mph. I’d like to be able to safely ride there:

Aesthetics

I’m not a huge fan of the Harley Davidson type low rider style but I wouldn’t rule it out entirely if it made sense against my other needs. I’m also open to scooters/mopeds if I can safely ride at 55mph.

I tend to like 80s style cars and bikes. Especially the bikes that aren’t quite sport but have some nods to it. Example: Kawasaki KZ, Honda CB, Suzuki GS, Yamaha XS (Japanese name followed by two consonants collection) ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Looks aren’t as important to me as the other needs to be honest.

Current Motorcycle Knowledge

Next to nothing. I know the basics of how an engine works. I know how to change my own oil. I have done big repairs on my own cars in the past, but with guides.

I plan on taking a riding class. I know I’ll need safety equipment, such as a helmet. I do have a gear-head in my life so I have someone that I can ask questions to, but I’m mostly starting at zero.

Aside from bike suggestions, I’d love to hear something you wish you knew before you got your first bike!

TLDR:

What would you recommend for someone who wants to learn about engines but isn’t particularly tall? Anything you wish you knew before getting your first bike?

[-] W3dd1e@lemmy.zip 12 points 2 days ago

I loved this game too! I haven’t finished it yet. I get distracted sometimes but I really do love it. It’s so unique but also kept the right tropes in the genre. Plus it’s cute.

[-] W3dd1e@lemmy.zip 5 points 4 days ago

Maybe? I can watch tv while I fold laundry or exercise. I can’t play games and fold laundry at the same time.

[-] W3dd1e@lemmy.zip 5 points 4 days ago

No, but i neglect important things to play anyway.

[-] W3dd1e@lemmy.zip 14 points 4 days ago

Again? Didn’t they just raise the price in September?

[-] W3dd1e@lemmy.zip 11 points 4 days ago

I cancelled the moment they put ads in the plan I had been paying for. Don’t miss it for a second. Not even prime shipping.

[-] W3dd1e@lemmy.zip 12 points 5 days ago

I always thought you would put the posts inward to prevent climbing, but another neighbor installed a fence that was built like you said. I have no idea!

Maybe it doesn’t matter?

[-] W3dd1e@lemmy.zip 32 points 5 days ago

He did ask first. We came up with the idea together. I didn’t expect how happy it would make him and his wife. That’s why I wanted to share. ^_^

[-] W3dd1e@lemmy.zip 21 points 5 days ago

Yes! He was so happy when he could pet the dogs, which is why I wanted to share the picture.

[-] W3dd1e@lemmy.zip 14 points 5 days ago

You are exactly right. I’m not too worried about them doing that, but he wanted to make sure my dogs didn’t escape, just in case.

[-] W3dd1e@lemmy.zip 35 points 5 days ago

Yeah. I gave him old fence planks to use for building the hatch. He and his wife are a sweet older couple who love dogs. It’s kinda like living next to my dad or my uncle.

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submitted 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) by W3dd1e@lemmy.zip to c/aww@lemmy.world

My neighbor and his wife like to give my boys treats and pets, but the fence made it hard. ❤️

He cut a window added hinges and a latch so he could pet the dogs.

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HI ZEV (lemmy.zip)
submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by W3dd1e@lemmy.zip to c/dungeoncrawlercarl@lemmy.ca

I recently introduced my sister-in-law to DCC. Now, she sends me memes from the subreddit.

Credit to u/gfxprotege Link to original post: HI ZEV

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