they were complaining about things that are only unpleasant because of their own feelings toward the situation

oh so you’re just an unhappy person

oh no!! good thing that doesn’t impact anything

nope, totally genuine! the book explicitly states that actually

the motorcycle maintenance is used as a metaphor for attending to one’s own needs

it’s not really about the motorcycle maintenance

you should try reading zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance

can confirm

there was no need to use a slur to get your point across