I'm 6'2" and ride a 2019 Vulcan 900 Custom. I've recently started getting upper back pain, which tells me I might be reaching slightly.

Would risers help?

I'm looking at generic 60$ ones on Amazon. Would they cause any issues, or are the stock cables long enough to accommodate?

Any other recommendations?

I've recently started riding. I thought buying the bike would be the expensive part.

Since then I've spent thousands on training, gear, insurance, registration, plates, lights, tools, earplugs, comms, bags, cameras, and countless other bits.

10/10. Would financially ruin myself again. This is amazing.

I’m about to start the second block of my motorcycle training in closed circuit and I'm getting in my own head. Would really appreciate tips or encouragement from people who struggled early on.

I drove a manual for years, so the principle of using a clutch and friction point feels fine. Slow-speed turns, however, are absolutely killing me. Tight turns, U-turns, whatever. I tense up and everything falls apart.

I dropped the bike near the end of the session yesterday. I wasn't hurt, but it completely threw me off mentally and I had to stop for the day. I was just completely oversaturated.

I had a moment during slalom where it kind of clicked, but as soon as I start thinking too much, I stif

I'm looking at a 2014 Vulcan 900 Custom with about 26,000 km on it. From the ad, the tires appear recent and the bike was mechanically inspected, though I don't know to what extent.

This would be my first bike. I have a general idea of the basics to check (leaky forks, oil leaks), but I’d really appreciate model specific things to look for or ask about.

It’s a 3 hour drive each way, so I want to be prepared before committing to the trip.

In particular:

• Any known issues on the 900 around this mileage or year?
• Things that commonly wear or fail on these bikes?
• Areas prone to corrosion that are easy to miss?
• Red flags that would make you walk away immediately?

Any insight from long

Got my truck to my local Ford dealer for a TPMS error in the dash.

I previously had a '22 Ecoboost that I traded in for a '25 Hybrid. On the '22, the TPMS worked fine. Never had an issue. On the '25, it worked intermittently at first then just stopped working altogether. No "read" at all on any wheel.

I have aftermarket rims and tires, and had the sensors installed at Costco when I bought the '22, so they're not Ford OEM.

At first, the dealer told me that my wheels didn't have TPMS sensors, so I told them that yes, they do. They worked fine at first, and worked flawless on my previous Maverick. They then told me that the sensors may not be compatible with the 2025 model? This sounds flaky

Context: My (ex) wife of 15 years left me about two months ago. We’ve been in light contact since. Mostly logistics. Sometimes, though, she’ll text me out of the blue just to tell me something happening in her life, like I’m still her person. I thought maybe that meant she was opening up again.

Anyway, we’re both huge fans of this band. We had bought tickets almost a year ago, back when things were still good. It was supposed to be a big shared experience for us.

After she left, she asked what to do with the tickets. I told her she could have them. She was going with friends too, and it didn’t feel right to disrupt the whole group. I took tickets to another show, one I’m less excited about

If you're going through something and need to vent, talk it out, or hear a bit of fatherly advice, I'm here. I won't judge or criticize you; I'll listen, and if you want, I'll ask whether you're looking for advice or just a sympathetic ear. What you share stays between you and me.

For context, I'm a 41-year-old French Canadian (fluent in English) and a father of two. I've recently gone through a tough separation, turned my life around, and lived through my share of life's ups and downs including love, parenting, addiction, anxiety, and depression. I know how much it can help just to have someone listen, and I'd be glad to do that for you when you need it.

Take care of yourself out there. A

Tu es un(e) adulte vivant seul(e)?

Envie de sortir de la maison et de rencontrer du nouveau monde? Nous aussi!

On lance une première rencontre conviviale, simple et décontractée. Viens jaser, relaxer, et bouger un peu si ça te tente. Sans pression, sans attentes. Juste un bon moment entre adultes.

Où et quand?

Parc Moussette (aux estrades de baseball)

Samedi 6 septembre, de 14h à 16h

En cas de grosse pluie, on remet ça ou on improvise autre chose.

Quoi amener

Ce qui te tente: ballon, frisbee, pétanque, cartes, tricot, jeux de société… peu importe. L’idée, c’est de jaser et d’avoir du fun ensemble. Moi j’apporte Uno et je vous lance le défi!

Amène une chaise pliante si tu peux,

Salut gang!

J’ai un billet de trop pour le spectacle Les 39 Marches et je me cherche un(e) partenaire pour m’accompagner.

C’est samedi le 6 septembre à 20 h, à la Salle Odyssée. Valeur d’environ 65$, mais je l’offre gratuitement. J’aimerais simplement partager une bonne soirée avec quelqu’un de cool.

Je cherche à élargir mon cercle social un peu après une séparation mais pour être clair, je ne cherche pas de romance. Juste peut-être une amitié, et quelqu’un avec qui aller voir d’autres spectacles et faire des activités.

Si ça t’intéresse, écris-moi en privé pour voir si on clique un peu!

Salut la gang!

Je cherche un/une partenaire pour aller voir Gojira et Korn le mercredi 17 septembre à 18h30 au Centre Canadian Tire. J’étais supposé y aller avec ma conjointe, mais la vie en a décidé autrement.

J’offre le billet gratuitement. Section 209, rien de fancy, mais parfait pour profiter du show. Pas besoin de me rembourser. Mes chums ne trippent pas métal ou ne sont pas disponibles ce soir-là, donc je cherche juste quelqu’un avec qui partager la soirée.

Si ça t’intéresse, envoie-moi un message privé et on verra si on match!

Pour me situer: je suis un gars relax, super "down to earth" de 41 ans, fan de jeux vidéo, board games, métal (bien sûr), et papa de deux enfants. J’aimerai

After 15 years together, she told me in July that she was choosing herself. No big fight, no blow-up. Just... done with me. Today marked the first personal milestone I've had to walk through without her.

I thought I'd be okay. I've been doing all the right things: working out, staying sober, eating better, reconnecting with friends and family, therapy, personal growth, and so much more. I've changed so much as a person since the separation and was finally starting to feel free; starting to disconnect from her. I thought today wouldn't faze me, but it hit me like a freight train.

She had the kids this morning, so I went to pick them up. I was cold and distant with her. Not even responding w