u/sannihith4

Hey guys! Looking for advice on my first motorcycle. I'm deciding between the Ninja 500, Ninja 650, and CBR500R. I've ridden scooters/mopeds for almost 8 years in Southeast Asia, including on rough roads and with multiple passengers. I've also done some dirt biking and recently completed my first motorcycle course in the US on a dual-sport. I picked it up pretty quickly and felt comfortable, although sharp U-turns without putting my foot down were a little challenging. I've never ridden on US public roads before, so that's something I'm still getting used to. I'm looking for a bike to commute around Austin, handle highways comfortably, and eventually learn proper cornering and track skills like dragging a knee. I'll probably buy used through Facebook Marketplace to save money. Any recommendations between these three bikes, or suggestions for affordable used-bike dealerships around Austin? Would really appreciate your advice. Thanks!

Hello everyone, I have a 2013 Ford Focus. I noticed the AC wasn’t blowing very cold air, so I tried getting it recharged. It lasted for about two weeks, and then the AC started getting warm again.

The next time, I added refrigerant with UV dye, but NO sealant because I read that sealants can potentially damage the AC system.

I’m noticing some dye/refrigerant residue underneath the car, mostly around the passenger-side area of the engine bay when I flashed the UV light.

What would you recommend as the next step to properly diagnose and fix the leak? Would you recommend trying to do it myself, or should I take it to a shop?

I’m trying to save money, but I also want to make sure it’s done correctly since I really like this car and want to keep it for as long as possible.

Thanks!