u/Traditional_Bird2021

This has been a bit of an annoyance since day of owning my 2025 1300GS - anytime I come to a complete stop with the front brakes, it hum/grinds like a rusty old truck - it’s pretty loud and annoying. My 2023 Triumph Tiger had this same exact issue. Is there any way to mitigate this? I only have 1800miles so far so I don’t ideally want to bother changing the brake pads.

However, if there’s a recommendation for better pads than the factory, open to hearing. Thanks!

I don’t see many ADP posts so just wanted to run mine by the community. Do ADPs get faked much? I see their prices being almost half at discounters, hence I was wondering if these are genuinely so heavily discounted or could there be a gamble in some cases.

I’ve recently discovered and loved the Bvlgari Tygar fragrance so I decided to buy a backup bottle.

I bought it from Neiman Marcus and noticed that these bottles don’t come sealed - I had the rep show me multiple boxes and they all can just be opened. Also on couple of them I noticed the on side of the internal bracing being folded in not sure why.

This bottle being opaque no way to see the level - perhaps I could measure the weight but I don’t know what the known weight is for a full bottle.

Maybe I’m being too anal, but just wanted a casual discussion if this happens with other brands as well and how big box stores like Neiman ensure nothing is wrong with them during storage or transit with the absence of seals. Cheers!

Anyone else walk backwards as you leave the parking garage?

Fairly new in the hobby - but after recently experiencing some of these premium fragrances and understanding better ways to acquire them I’m pretty hooked. Not to mention this community’s posts constantly keeping motivated these days.

I’ve landed on BDC, GIT and TDH Givree as my daily. Haltane, Absolu Aventus and ADP oud as 1-2 times a week. Bvlgari Tygar as special occasion wear.
I have bought backup bottles for some of these that really like. Especially the ADP oud is just so unique.
Would appreciate suggestions on which ones to rapidly use up (I’ve heard citrus ones don’t stay too good long term).

Next on my wish list is Bvlgari Gyan, Amouage Royal tobacco, Marc Antoine 683, LV Ambre levant, Byredo Bal d’Afrique. Maybe Aventus and LV imagination but they are low on my list.

Open to any other suggestions given my preferences so far.

I recently discovered and bought PDM Haltane 6.8oz bottle from a discounter. I’m really liking this one along with ADP Oud, Tygar, BDC Parfum and GIT. I already got a second bottle for ADP Oud and BDC Parfum at a decent discount. now debating if I should do the same for Creed GIT, Tygar and Haltane.

I’m sure prices on these go up over time so was curious if it’s a good idea to snag another bottle and keep it.

I’ll be using these maybe 1-2times a week with 3-4 sprays each time, but not exactly sure how long each bottle would last given this usage pattern.
Would the second bottle have decent shelf life ? If so, how long? Or is it not worth it?

I’m new to premium fragrances and have just recently started exploring them.

After reading so much about the Costco sale on the Absolu Aventus and recently liking GIT, I blind bought these two.

Oh man, I’m loving this, I’m slowly understanding the hype of these premium fragrances. This and the Tygar are probably gonna be my top special occasion bottles.

Edit: since many are curious, second bottle was supposed to be a gift (if I ended up like this one given all the hype and the good price)

(Ugh typos in the title: New addi(c)tion to my newly found love for fragrances )

Likely the most I’ve ever spent on a single bottle. I ended up buying it at Neiman with a 15% discount as the discounters didn’t have it in stock and the price I saw it for was not much lower. My wallet hurts but hopefully this will last me a few years (not a daily driver)

This and the Gyan are two I instantly fell in love with. They both smell different than a traditional fresh men’s fragrance. I love the bottles and presentation too, it probably the nicest fragrance bottle I’ve ever held.

I’m new to this and don’t have all of the experiences with fine fragrances, the tygar stood out to me between the 20-30 skin and test strip trials I did in the last month.

I might also get the Gyan and Orom (need to pick which one better compliments this one and the other I already have) cheers!

I’ve had a decent relationship with my AD over the last 4 years or so. I’ve bought a Tudor Bb and couple of longines and an oyster steel sub from them (all brand new). They had offered me the left sprite GMT twice and I declined as it didn’t appeal to me. I’ve always told them the oyster Daytona regardless of bezel color is my next preference (I’ve told them that since the last 2 years or so, but haven’t yet got “the call” for a Daytona). I may also be interested in the Batman but think it’s too similar to the sub. I know the GMT is still an iconic watch.

Wanted to gauge how realistic it is to expect to get a Daytona with the purchase history and current supply chain. If offered a GMT Batman, is that still a good buy?