u/ThisIsTheAsh

I am getting close to purchasing my first motorcycle in several years (most likely a Honda Rebel 500), and I am trying to think through security before I bring it home.

Unfortunately, I do not have a garage, and I also do not have direct visibility of where the bike will be parked. It will be parked outside, so I want to do what I reasonably can to protect it without going overboard.

For those of you who park outside, what does your security setup look like?

Some things I have been considering:
Disc lock (with or without an alarm)
Heavy chain and lock
Motorcycle cover
AirTag or GPS tracker
Comprehensive insurance
LoJack or another recovery system

A few questions:
What security measures have actually been worth the money?
Is an alarmed disc lock worth it over a standard one?
Has anyone successfully recovered a stolen bike using an AirTag or GPS tracker?
Do you chain your bike to something every night?
Is LoJack or another professional tracking service worth it for a bike like a Rebel 500, or is that overkill?

I realize that if someone really wants a motorcycle, they’ll probably find a way to take it. My goal is simply to make my bike a much less attractive target than the one parked next to it.

I’d love to hear what your real-world security setup looks like and whether there is anything you wish you had done differently.

2024 Palisade Limited - ADAS warnings only after long drives or hot weather + proximity unlock stops working?

Has anyone experienced this on a 2024 Palisade Limited?

My vehicle is completely normal most of the time, but after a long drive (usually 1-2+ hours) or when the outside temperature is high, I start getting multiple warnings:

• Check Forward Safety System
• Check Lane Change Assist
• Check Forward/Side Safety System

At about the same time, another issue starts happening where the driver's door no longer automatically unlocks when I walk up with the key fob. I have to unlock it manually.

After the vehicle cools down or sits for a while, everything usually starts working normally again.

There are no accidents, no windshield replacement, and the sensors are clean.

I'm trying to determine whether this is:

• a failing front radar
• the windshield camera
• an overheating module
• a Smart Key/Body Control Module issue
• or something else.

Has anyone experienced both the ADAS warnings and passive entry failure together? If so, what ended up fixing it?

I have an appointment with Hyundai soon and would like to point them in the right direction if others have already been through this.

I am currently trying to decide between a Rebel 500 and a Rebel 1100 and would appreciate input from owners who have spent real time on either bike.

A little background: I am not a brand-new rider. I have owned a motorcycle before, completed the MSF course, and have my endorsement. I am 5’5” and about 180 lbs.

My riding will mostly be:
Weekend coastal and scenic rides
Occasional commuting
Day trips
Occasional rides with my wife as a passenger

I keep coming back to the Rebel 500 because it seems like it would do 90% of what I want. I am confident it can handle highway speeds, and I am not particularly concerned about keeping up with group rides.

My only real concern is highway riding with a passenger. I suspect the 500 would be fine, but may feel closer to its limits compared to the 1100.

The other thing making me hesitate is the technology on the 1100:
Cruise control
Ride modes
Traction control
DCT option
More electronics overall

The pricing I am seeing is roughly:
Rebel 500: ~$8,500 OTD
Rebel 1100: ~$13,500 OTD

So I am really trying to determine if the 1100 is worth about $5,000 more for my use case.
For those who have owned or ridden both:

Did you ever feel the Rebel 500 was lacking on the highway, especially with a passenger?
Did you eventually wish you had gone with the 1100?
How much do you actually use and appreciate the extra technology on the 1100?

If you were buying today and the difference was roughly $5,000 OTD, would you still choose the 1100?

I am trying to determine whether the 1100’s technology and additional capability are genuinely worth the jump, or if the 500 is the smarter choice for my riding style.
Thanks in advance.

After more than 10 years with the same company, I recently accepted a new opportunity and will be leaving later this month.

I know it is the right decision for my career, growth, and long-term goals. There were many reasons behind it, and I spent a lot of time thinking through the choice before making it.

What I did not expect was how emotional it would feel.

This company has been a huge part of my life. I started early in my career, grew professionally, built friendships, worked through challenges, celebrated successes, and spent a significant portion of my adult life here. Walking away feels strange.

What is surprising is the amount of guilt I feel. Nobody has made me feel guilty. In fact, most people have been supportive. Yet there is still a feeling that I am letting people down, leaving work unfinished, or abandoning a place that invested so much in me.

For those who have left an organization after 10+ years, did you experience something similar? How did you process the emotions, guilt, and uncertainty that came with making a change?

Looking back, did those feelings fade with time, or was there something specific that helped you move forward?

I would appreciate hearing how others navigated this transition.