[ D a i l y B i k e T h r e a d ] - /dbt/

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>americans

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Second for yamalube

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>>17281681
wait when did shit kat get a FZ6?

>>17281685
ages ago.

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Gently used triumph

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>>17281685
Mid March.

YAMMERHAW

>>17281689
Damn I was only gone for like 3 months

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cb500x is an sexy bike

>>17281680
You are learning until you stop riding
What's the issue with this image?

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>>17281699
Only if you can't get a cb400sf bol'dor though.

>>17281694
ride safe, doggo

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My first ever bike was a mini moto.

Top speed of 20 mph. I have never felt more free in my entire life.

Offroad, onroad, on your back. Literally a motor to take with you anywhere.

On my first day I drove through forests, slept in a farmers field, drove on the highway, drove at night with head-strapped lights (white pointing forwards, red pointing backwards).

Now I have a 125 cc I can go further and faster, sure, but I dont have the freedom.

Considering selling this and getting a street legal mini moto tbqh.

>>17281694
don't know how I should feel about that, I always thought you were a harley lovin gun totin murican

how do you like it?

lads what should I do to make the two days till I get my bike pass faster?
will puting a card between the spokes of my bicycle and pedal about making broom noises help?

>>17281711
sleep for a solid 48 hours

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRu2MW23yxs

are they really the best motorcycle content youtube has to offer?

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I did it /dbt/! I bought my dream bike!
2011 Hayabusa with 22k miles on it. The guy kept it in MINT condition, i dont even see a single scratch/wear anywhere.

Question though. I've been driving a CBR500R for a year now and I'm used to shifting a certain way and I feel it's going to make me power wheelie and get killed on this new bike....
Any advice for shifting on bigger bikes?

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>>17281709
ok.
why don't you get a monkey bike though?

I'm gonna go ride early tomorrow, I have the feels.

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>>17281710
>he thinks you can't like harleys and sportbikes/standards/nakeds

>>17281721
That isn't RJ

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>>17281707
She is. She likes hanging around bikes.

>>17281710
I had a shadow for a little bit, it was fun but after riding it I realized I wanted something comfortable that I could put like 2000 miles on in a week, but also handled good.

It was either this or a hornet 599 and this was cheaper and a much better deal. I still pop around on my dad's Harley, but it was a little disappointing. I still want a dyna because Harleys sound great and are cool.

I also don't own any guns but I enjoy shooting them.

>>17281724
Make sure you go WOT before releasing the clutch so you won't wheelie.

>>17281711
Plan your first trip and tell us about it

>>17281706
Not everyone lives in Asia or Oceania, you know.

>>17281724
hold the throttle 3/4 open then just dump the clutch.
best way to shift on a busa.

>>17281721
What about those two weabos living in China?

They both have severe social autism. Cringe everytime I watch him.

>>17281721
yeah, and they are so criminally undersubscribed

everytime I see a video by that mongoloid Doug DeMuro who just records himself with the camcorder his father left over when he went to live with his new family babbling for a solid 15 minutes and getting close to a million views, I get so angry. 44teeth puts so much effort into their videos, and what do they get? 20, 30k views if it's not a clickbait title or an expo video

it is truly a shame

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>>17281735
The funny thing is if you live somewhere that doesn't have them it probably means you live somewhere that the anime girls learner bike is too powerful for learners

>>17281725
That TÉNÉRÉ tho

>>17281724
>Third anon to buy a busa
Preemptive: F.

>>17281721
>7 minutes of talking
>motorcycle content

>>17281732
I thought the Fazer was actually not the pinnacle of handling, and the Hornet (at least the PC41) was the better bike?

But still, very cool bike, if it didn't have that silly (read not aftermarket friendly) underseat exhaust

>>17281724
White and black is best color scheme

>>17281721
No?
the best motorcycle related content on youtube comes from cross training enduro skills.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsnTXVhbONo

>>17281760
This, and their other channels

>>17281764
yeah, always forget about adventure oz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVDv1r_65q0

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>>17281757
Hornet us probably better, but I got a smoking deal and no Hondas where for sale. I got this with 6.5k miles on it for 3 grand, and I am pretty happy. Riding a bike with a 14k redline is fun.

Aftermarket blows, but now that I've got a new screen and sliders on it, I'm pretty set. I might put an exhaust on it but I don't think it's worth it. Only thing I need now is a power port for the phone.

>>17281692
best I can do is $20

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>>17281774
Whoops that's the old screen.

>2017
>not watching based german supersport man

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsXnyFAS8C8

>>17281779
it's insane, a slip on akra costs like 1200€ for a bike that's at best worth 3000€ anymore. But well

That screen does look quite nice on it, is the seat comfy?

>>17281784
The funny thing is the $1200 exhaust lowers the bikes resell value too.

>>17281784
The seat is decent. A little hard, but fairly comfy and roomy. It's pretty dang fun to ride. It has no power below 7k rpm and doesn't start to really move until 11k.

>>17281732
How does a Cruiser handle differently from sports / roadster

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Also sometimes I hear a pop sound when I change gear on the front, what the fuck is it?

>>17281706
>>17281747
Or more likely you can just buy an unrestricted 650 for less money.

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>>17281793
>It has no power below 7k rpm and doesn't start to really move until 11k.
lul, all the reviews I read of it (couldn't test ride one yet) always said "hurr it has such good power in the mid-rev range" but I always knew that's bullshit

it's a fucking 600cc engine that was detuned from an already pretty mingy supersport, of course it's gonna be a bit gutless. but that's not its intended use anyways
>>17281792
yeah, honestly, I'd love to get an aftermarket on my bike, but If I wasn't the one that installed it, thanks but no thanks

>>17281794
Well the initial turn in was nice, and the chassis actually handles the weight well. The problem is that because the bike is so low, and it has these massive footboards, you have very little available lean angle.

The initial turn in butthurt was really pleasant though. The whole seating position is funky when you've been riding something more aggressive.

>>17281749
Yeah man, its a scarier machine than I even imagined. I just bought it because of how exotic it looks, I'll most likely be sticking in the C 'bitch mode' for months because I don't want to get respects paid to me just yet.

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Just bought my first bike /dbt/ how did I do?

>>17281809
why does every american seem to buy one of those?

>>17281809
neighbourhood looks comfy af pham

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My 899.

I had no idea there was a dbt on 4chan.

Anyone else in Vegas want to ride?

>>17281804
Pretty much. For a DD and touring bike, I'm in love. I can see myself keeping it for a while, it just does so much stuff well. You get over the lack of torque quick.

>>17281806
>Driving modes
No thanks. Nice bike though try not to die

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>my face when a Blackbird has a lower power to ratio than a modern supersport and should be much more relaxed but I'm scared as fuck to ride one just because it's so big

>>17281827
these old supersports were literally unrideable

>>17281823
Have you converted your FZ6 to carbs to prove you're not a numale that gets cucked by computers or are you just being an ignorant fuck like usual

>>17281801
now you've really done it

>>17281831
My group fuel injection is fine. I'll leave carbs to my truck and the xr100 I'll be getting before drag racing season starts.

>>17281809
you did good, I had/have a nighthawk which is the same engine with a Standard-style frame.

Slow as shit, which is great because you can focus on getting the technique down before you can go fast.

>>17281836
lol what technique? that bike can't even lean over more than 15 degrees, what "technique" is there to learn?

>>17281809
Sup fellow Honda cruiser owner

>>17281833
What?

It's a pretty big pop.

>>17281817
I got mine for $1100 with like 8800 miles on it, guy threw in a tarp and a spare helmet too. I can't complain desu

>>17281845
just do yourself and the bike a favour and brig it into the shop, giovanni

>>17281836
Thanks senpai. I'm excited about getting my basics down and I've really enjoyed riding so far.

>>17281837
Must be different on the rebel than on the nighthawk because I can lean pretty far over on the hawk

>>17281837
Why so upset?

>>17281711
Study everything about it and buy or download factory service manual. Know thy beast!

>>17281846
>spare helmet

dude, don't buy used helmets, really. You don't know if it has been dropped and it probably doesn't even fit your head

>>17281839
Sup. Where you from?

>>17281747
I haven't seen one ugly CB bike. Great design!

>>17281847
Don't want to pay the mechanic.
At least I've gotta reach SEM in july.

>>17281724
>Any advice for shifting on bigger bikes?

Take your time, and FUCK the way you are "used" to doing anything. Learn what works and do that instead. The throttle goes both ways.

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damn why is that livery so sexy?

>>17281856
Right now I ride with an Arai Signet-X. I'm hanging onto the spare helmet (some random HJC) just cause the guy who sold me the bike is a decent person and the helmet was free anyways.

>>17281873
okay good. I know so many people that just bought a helmet because it's "comfortable" and it's far too big for them

>>17281864
>Don't want to pay the mechanic.
>has no idea about even the basic workings of a motorbike

you really shouldn't have gotten one, then

>>17281859
Good ol Virginia. How about yourself?

>>17281801
Ask in brand-specific and if available model-specific motorcycle forums.

If /dbt/ is your tech reference you are doomed.

>>17281884
Look, if it's something I can't figure out, I'm gonna go to the mechanic, otherwise I want to at least try to do it myself.
Just because the manual isn't clear enough it doesn't mean I won't be able to refill or change the fucking oil.

Anyway I was talking about this pop sound. Any idea?

>>17281902
apperantly it does mean exactly that. do you want me to pull up the posts of yours in the old thread?

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This makes my weewee stiff

>>17281856
No external damage to the helmet means it wasn't hurt. If you can figure out a way to structurally compromise a helmet in any remotely normal use without fucking up the surface finish, please share because I'll admire your creativity.

>>17281910
are you serious right now?

>>17281856
I dropped my helmet, why is that bad?

>>17281809
Isn't that powerful for a first bike. How many CC?

>>17281909
>tfw motorcycle tow combinations limited to 60 kph in your country for some insane reason thanks to some horridly old law so you'll see people completely overpacking their bikes or crippling themselves with sidecars before they even begin considering trailers

>>17281902
Good for you but THIS isn't the place to find out because we don't all own or have access to an example of your (MAKE, MODEL, YEAR) for riding contemplation.

Forums. Not this forum. Capisce?

By all means learn to do your own maintenance and repairs! Every motorcyclist should. Begin with a FACTORY service manual and heavy forum research. You'd have hated life before the internet because if you didn't find a skilled mentor it took years to get gud.

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>>17281871
Boring

>>17281919
because there's an inner shell underneath the plastic outer shell of your helmet, and if that breaks, the structural integrity will be shrekt and you can't even see it. in case of a crash, your helmet can not 100% protect your head anymore.

this can already happen at just knee height onto asphalt. I used to work in a motorcycle clothing store, and we binned every helmet that an employee saw getting dropped from higher than knee height.

>>17281924
Why does your country hate you?

>>17281915
Yes. Helmet external surfaces show impact damage, especially since impact is accompanied by abrasion unless you manage to land then stay on a stiff mattress or fat chick at high velocity.

>>17281887
Maryland!! If you're far enough north we should ride together!

>>17281943
my helmet also shows outer damages because occasionally, twigs and such scrape against it, but it was never dropped. but see >>17281940

>>17281923
Lol just 250. I already wish I had a bigger bike.

>>17281940
Well fuck, I need a new Helmet.

Is there anyway to tell btw?

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>>17281940
I dropped my helmet from like 3 feet multiple times and down the stairs once. Am I going to ded?

>>17281908
I'm not going to change the oil right after I read the manual or your inconclusive post.
>>17281929
Capisce.
I didn't expect an in depth explanation, just a tl;dr general version.

>>17281952
Whats the top speed and how many CC's would you be comfortable with?

I have a 125, I've only taken it up to 65 kph because I live in London

>>17281940
You should have sawn some of them to check for damage since they were getting binned for liability reasons anyway. They aren't champagne glasses.

Really old helmets outgas so I wouldn't use them because plastic embrittles with age. That's a far greater concern. You can see embrittlement effects on old auto interiors many of which are also ABS plastic.

>>17281945
Im in the seven cities area. Always doing trips though. Heading up to the mountains when I get back in town from work. Gonna do a weekend with my riding buddies and hit up skyline drive.

What part of Maryland?

>>17281963
Not him, but I started on a 250cc suzuki marauder.
It got up to 60 mph easily, 65 mphsoon after, and I could make it reach 70 mph with a lot of screaming from the engine. Thats about 110 kph

>>17281962
For mysterious noises there aren't always standard replies because vehicle systems are complex. Pops can be suspension, engine, transmission, shifting body or other parts, etc.

Best way to get closer is check with a similar vehicle user pool, which you could be doing in other tabs right now. Sending you off on a wild noise chase would waste YOUR time, so I avoid doing that!

>>17281963
I've gotten up to 85+ mph (~ 130 kph) on highway. I regularly do 65-75 mph though for my average commute. I kinda want a 450.

>>17281977
Impressed that you brave the highway on a 250. What year is it? I've never heard of a 250cc cruiser reaching 85

>>17281954
honestly, we had some people send in very high quality helmets like shoeis or schuberths to the factory where they would be x-rayed, only then you can see if the inner shell is damaged. Doesn't make any sense with a 200€ of course.
>>17281960
I mean there is no guarantee to this, but you definitely have a risk of severe head injury when the inner shell is compromised. Of course you can ride with a dropped helmet, but from what you say, I'd wager it's proper fucked

Again, there's no guarantee that the shell will be broken, but honestly, I wouldn't take the chances, especially not when it's about my head

>>17281964
well, liability reasons do have their basis somewhere. And you are right, the compounds of the shell do deteriorate, we always said for ABS shells 5 years and for carbon 10 years, but there are so many different factors like storage and how often you use it

>>17281969
Oh, nice dude. I've heard there's some really beautiful rides around there. I'm currently living in the Baltimore area so most of my rides consist of getting on and off various highways.

>>17281940
You're a fucking retard bud. Stop spewing that horseshit. Dropping a helmet from knee height isn't an issue. If that was the case then helmets wouldn't do shit at high speed impacts, they would explode. Any helmet manufacturer will tell you that simple drops off your bike or wherever else in your house will not compromise the shell of the helmet. There's no micro layer underneath a poly carbonate shell either, you mongoloid. It's an injection mold, and fiberglass helmets are hand laid and impregnated with resin in a vacuum.

You know jack shit.

T. Someone who works at a gear shop

>>17281985
>x-ray
I'll visit my nearest airport, thanks :)

>>17281982
It's a 2007. It's in amazing condition; desu I got really lucky with finding it.

>>17282001
>>You know jack shit
you say, while writing straight up untrue stuff

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>>17281671
>No road bikes allowed edition
Fuck you guy

>>17282001
So how does the helmet work in terms of protecting your noggin'?

>>17282009
Wow it's so small, I wonder how it handles.

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>>17282001
Just let him replace his helmet every time he drops it man. We can all laugh at him wasting his money

>>17281994
Dude when I first started riding the highway scared the fuck outta me. Now I don't mind it and city riding is what makes my asshole pucker the most.

Yea it's a beautiful ride out that way. Lots of curvy roads and scenic views. Should be a good weekend. Hopefully not much traffic and good weather.
Biker bro road trips are the best.

>>17282006
yeah, i'll say. Enjoy it, sounds like a blast around town. 450 would probably handle a bit better on the highway sure, but you won't feel much of a difference overall if your 250 can make those speeds.

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>>17282008

>>17281820
Heads up half the people on here don't even own a bike.

>>17281869
Thanks man. I noticed eaaassssinggg this clutch instead of doing my try-hard super moto quick shifting, makes it much smoother. It aint nothing like my parallel twin 470cc

>>17282008
Not untrue. Go tell anyone working at Arai that dropping their helmet on the ground is voiding the integrity of the shell. They will tell you otherwise. Small drops do not affect the shell, but if you drop it down a few flights of stairs you may have an issue.

>>17282010
>shell impacts ground
>if fiberglass helmet the shell will delaminate in impact areas, if poly carbonate will crack or flex to disperse energy
>eps liner inside compresses and absorbs the energy that would be transmitted to brain

>>17282055
Thanks.

>>17282027
I was the same way- the first time I got on the highway I had a buddy of mine drive in front of me while I tailed him just because Baltimore drivers are insane. But now it's really the city that gets to me, especially with the traffic around here. If I get home at the wrong time I find myself stuck in first gear and literally walking my bike on I-95.

Man I can't wait to get in a good multi-day ride. A couple buddies of mine just keep camping gear in their saddlebags, and I really want to go with them.

>>17282020
A e s t h e t I c

>>17282034
Yeah my main reason is just the ability to take longer highway rides. Smoother highway handling would be nice too, since it gets a little shaky and windy at top speed.

>>17282068
Fuck Yea! Motoadventures best adventures man.

I avoid traffic hours at all cost. The strip at the va beach oceanfront gets ridiculous during the tourism season. I've rode on sidewalks before to get outta that shit.

But yea depending on what kind of trip and how long, my buddies and I will split up supplies accordingly

>>17281936
Cool, if only there was a F4i with that fairings.

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I'm confused.
I am using most of my tire, I get very good lean on (or at least I'm told).

But not once did I drag my pegs (which I understand is not a good thing to begin with), not even the huge ass extender on the pegs of my SV have been touched.

Are the rear-sets just that high up and it's physically impossible?

There's a used VROD at a local dealership I'm considering test riding. Give me a reason why I shouldn't test ride that phat bike.

>>17282001
If you own a business and sell defective protective gear that resulted in someone getting injured you are liable, it might seam overkill to bin a helmet that has had a small drop, but it's cheaper than getting sued because one of your customers dies wearing your helmet

>>17281909
This a terrible trailer design. What ever happened to 60/40

>>17282159
How could someone prove that the helmet was initially defective after a crash?
Not trying to defend the argument, I think using a helmet that has compromised integrity is dumb, just playing devil's advocate to your argument.

>>17282175
I don't know, but it's one of those calls small business owners have to make, where they draw a line, and as a customer I'd rather shop at the store with higher standards

>>17282128
Two words,
HARLEY DAVIDSON

>>17282225
>Vrod
>Harley
Pick one amd only one

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>tfw have gf to ride with

>>17282269
Biker chics are always hot, senpai

>>17281680
>22k down, but still restricted to 125cc
>euros

>>17282250
What do you mean?

>>17282269
you can leave now

>>17282020
That looks RADICAL.

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>>17281671
Hey /dbt/!

I just passed my MSF course today and I wanted to tell someone.

I am soon to join your ranks!

>>17282297
>she thinks vrod is a Harley
Kek!!!

>>17282316
hell yeah my dude

>>17282316
Way to go man!

>>17282020
wut helmet fampai

>>17282316
Did you find a turbo busa yet?

>>17282316
nice anon, welcome!

>>17282316
Congrats, what bike are you looking to get?

>>17282327
The VROD is a Harley though... I don't get what you're saying.

>>17282391
Wow.

How sad you think that

>>17282391
Vmax is yamaha

Vrod is harley

You is dolt

>>17282379
No but I'm hopeful.

>>17282384
I have no idea. I really liked the rebel in class honestly, and the newer one looks fantastic (rebel 500 maybe?). Also any of the 300cc "stater" bikes I think I'll be going with while I develop my skill more. I know some people say I'll get bored, but I want to start on something lighter and maneuverable ideally.

I'm totally new to this world so I don't know kind of bike I'm into.

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>>17282327
>>17282404
Looks like a Harley to me

>>17282415
Looks good but uncomfy

Hey guys- new rider here, I've been noticing recently that my speedo is off- generally running 3-7 mph under what my actual speed is (as measured by my friend driving behind me in her car). I looked it up and it seems to be a common problem with bikes in general. Has anybody else noticed the same thing with their bike? Does anybody have any easy fixes for this (or at least any ideas on how to get a better read on my actual speed)?

>>17282116
They're not low enough you would expect to drag them all the fucking time.

Touching down has to do with more than lean angle, it also depends on ride height. So for the same lean angle a heavy rider going really fast/heavy on the brakes/whatever on bumpy pavement with low preload and low tire pressures is going to drag pegs at a lower lean angle than a light rider cornering gently on throttle but not accelerating hard on smooth pavement with high preload and high tire pressure..

>>17282410
I said Vrod is Harley. You agree. But I'm a dolt? You make no sense.

>>17282433
Probably replied to the wrong post.

So which one of you autists rode in rolling thunder with a kekistani flag?

>>17282445
kek no fucking way

>>17282445
were you there too?

I don't know why I waited so long to switch to wear earbuds under my helmet
I can actually hear my music now (at a reasonable volume), my ears don't get fatigued, and it's so much more quiet and relaxing

>>17282445
Oh please be true

>>17282424
Yeah, my drz reads out 90km/h when i am really doing around 83, i just adjust for that and ride "over" the speed limit all the time. Like in a 60 zone ill do an indicated 67 or something like that

>>17282448
I was on the roadside near thunder alley. My broke broke dpwn at the hotel

So is grinding your pegs really that dangerous? I mean obviously if you lean lower you're gonna lowside, but when your bike has ridiculously low lean-to-peg ratio, am I gonna be in any real danger?

>>17282455
Ah, I was by the arlington bridge going over the potomac. Still tons of cruisers trikes and touring bikes, handful of dual sports and sports.
I was there for like 20 mins.

I have 3k and an option to get a fz6 w/ 22k or a Seca 750 w/ 40k. What to do. What to do

>>17282128
You're that guy that tried the sportster right? Try a Street Bob or a Softail Slim as well.

Just a reminder the Vrod is designed by VAG

>>17282411
Honda Shadow 600. Look for one.

>>17282490
Fz

>>17282492
Road king > soft tail

>>17282269
>gf hates bikes
what do

>>17282504
get a new GF

>>17282490
fzed

>>17282504
I'll be your gf

>>17282502
While I agree, maybe he doesn't want to test ride something with xtra accessories.

>>17282500
>>17282513
Well that didn't take long to be unanimous

>>17282504
What?! Why?? Is it because she has to wear a helmet that ruins her hair?

>>17282514
L O N D O N

>>17282490
Fz anon just get a used 7 or 8. The 6 wont satisfy

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>>17282490
Fz6 senpai. But I got mine for 3k with 6.5k miles

>>17282498
I'll look into it, thanks senpai!

>>17282541
Looking at a 08 w/ 22K for 2700 or a 07 w/10k for 3100.

I'm switching from a vstar 950 fitted for long rides. Don't get to do long rides very often anymore, looking for something to weekend and commute. I still want the option to long ride. Will the fz disappoint as stock with an extra 80 pounds?

>>17282391
I think the joke he's trying to make is that Harley is so fucking garbage they had to go to Porsche of all people to help build them a motor which makes the same power as a sport bike half the size and 300 lbs lighter. Therefore it's not a Harley, it's a Porsche.

>>17282550
Damn. The market here is pretty flooded but the options are not that good.

>>17282462
Unless your pegs are just low as fuck for foot room you tend to start dragging stuff like stock exhausts not much later.

>>17282568
>>17282559
It's a pretty fun bike. See my posts in the beginning of the thread. I BTFO of my buddy on his R6 but he's not that great of a rider.

>>17282379
Conpleting MSF is the equivalent of 1,000 hours in the saddle so I think any big bike is a good first bike.

>>17282576
I saw your earlier posts. I was ready to purchase till you started talking about the lack of low end and a higher mid than I had hoped

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post tendies
rate tendies

>>17282563
Saying a Vrod isn't a Harley is like saying a Porsche is just a Volkswagen.

>>17282581
Coming from a cruiser it will feel strange, but the first time you get above 11k rpm you'll be hooked. It will become second nature to stay in your gear longer. I had two v twins before this and whole they sound better and have a more relaxed torque curve, the fz6 is just a really nice and fun bike to ride.

>>17282586
So... true?

>>17282580
Have a friend with a vtx 1300 as first bike out of msf. Feels comfy as fuck he says. Heavy bike with plenty of power to qualify for this statement.

>plated 300 XC-W in the states
It's like I found a unicorn, and it's only $10,000.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/mcy/6118729580.html

>>17282590
Sweet. I think I'm gunna switch sides. I might keep the 950 for a whole as a tourer.

>>17282552
Np. I started with one, was nice to learn on. Had enough speed to get around but wasn't crazy. I got tired of it after 2 months or riding and now I ride a Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak. Fucking love it.

>>17282575
well apparently my bike (cb500f, hi guys it's me yes I still love the bike) is notorious for stupidly low clearance with the footpegs (pic related, but not me)

maybe I just gotta get better at choosing a line. It doesn't seem to happen at high speeds but in low-to-moderate speed corners it happens all the time

>>17282599
That's the thing about the fz, it's killer on the highway. I highly recommend just test riding one to see what the fuss is all about. There's only so much I can tell you over the internet.

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>>17282604
guess who forgot to post the photo

>>17282595
Vtx1300 is a good bike and fun to use as a beater

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>>17282582

>>17282582
>tfw can't tell if I have tendies or it's just the rubber compounds changing.

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>>17282582

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Post your squid pics.

>>17282608
That retard is just sticking his foot out though.

>>17282620
lol shitty bicycle tires

>>17282582
Holy shit you guys aren't joking around.

You actually lean into your turns like, fuck!

How many times have you almost died doing those corners?

>>17282633
haha shit you're right, that's not the footpeg at all is it

I don't know maybe I AM leaning more. I just feel like I'm scraping peg a lot more than on my nighthawk

>>17282582
I can't tell if I have tendies. I tried washing my tire but it didn't help

>>17282643
man I'm the guy posting about his footpegs scraping and I have to be honest it doesn't feel like I'm leaned in far at all

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>>17282625

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Hey guys, do you have any tips on getting stickers off of motorcycle fairings? I bought a bike from craigslist and the fuckboy has a few stickers on it that look awful.

Goo gone did fuck all

>>17282559
If you are adding the extra luggage I def wouldn't get the 6. The 7 and 8 would be fine with an extra 80 in gear. I ride my 8 every day to work and back. 65olish miles a day on average and its plenty comfy

>>17282672
How are you going to let everyone know you vape though?

>>17282672
Heat gun, wash the glue residue with alcohol.

>>17282625
I dont get why squidding triggers people so hard. I think its because deep down they wish they didnt have to wear full gear and enjoy the experience a bit more.
It legit does not affect anyone else but you.

t. full gear faggot

>>17282672
Who the fuck designed those mirrors? Why wouldn't you put the turn signal at the end?

>>17282680
Cool thanks, ill do that. Hope amazon sells portable ones since i live in an apt with no outlets in the parking lot

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>>17282582
I guess you can see on it when I bought the bike.
I need to ride more, but I have this need to for a place to go, it's hard for me to just ride around aimlessly.

>>17282672
Nice colour, bro.

>>17282682
Shorts and t-shirt here

>>17282686
Just take the fairings off

>>17282686
Also I'm no scientist but heatgun + fuel tank sounds bad.

>>17282625
Used to ride squid in my work clothes until a bunch of juicy bugs decided to fuck it up one day. Back to the jacket now lol.

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>>17281724
Slow piece of shit… I can smoke the fuck out of this with my 2005 Drz400SM with a couple of simple mods
Full Yoshimura Rs2 with carbon tip
440cc Athena Nikasil Plated Cylinder
Hotrods +5mm Stroker Crank
12.5:1 CP Piston Kit
Hotcams Stage 2 Cams
Ported and polished head with titanium springs and retainers
41mm Keihin Carb
3x3 Airbox mod
Manual Cam Chain Tensioner
NGK Iridium sparkplug
Thumpertalk Case Savers
Racetech fork springs and valves
Öhlins SU506 rear shock
Tail tidy with flush mounted LED turn signals
Trailtech Vapour display unit
Renthal Fatbars
R6 throttle tube
Zeta carbon fiber clutch perch and lever
Z-Carbon carbon fiber chain guide, chain cover, frame guard, sprocket cover and brake caliper guard
Buell Headlight mod
D.I.D. XRing Gold Series Chain
Clarke 3.9 Gallon Tank
Marchesini M10RR wheels with Pirelli Supercorsas
Moose Racing steel braided brake lines
320mm EBC rotor and EBC Pads
50 shot of nitrous

I’m making 58 horsepower to the REAR WHEEL because that’s the only place power should ever be

>>17282704
gasoline is used for the sole purpose that it doesn't combust when exposed to random heat. Only the fumes burn.

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>>17282707

>>17282712
Good point

>>17282605
Killer as in good or killer as in its kicking my ass

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>>17282707
>this triggered
Holy shit im laughin

>>17282685
China

>>17282745
>this new
Holy shit im laughin

>>17282738
Killer good. It's also really fun at 120

>>17282781
How many times have you almost died. Post deets.

>>17282707
Although it is b8 i still want to say, no you are not making 58 horsepower at the rear wheel.
your drz is not even close to being as powerful as a 300cc 2 stroke race bike and nothing you can do to a drz will make it so unless you slapped a turbo on it.

why didnt you add a turbo to your parts list?

>>17282781
I've gotten my 8 up to 140 twice now. Still feels stable lol

>>17282794
Fuck i had it there but got rid of it so it would be semi realistic, even though there are some turbo drzs.

>>17282847
yeah well thats the thing man, there are actually a lot of turbo drz's and they make like 70hp

>>17282758
Yeah i guess you got me

>>17282625
Riding in shorts, nothing wrong with that.
>Crocs
I hope the Skid Daemon takes you, buddy.

>>17282872

I live dangerously. Notice the heel strap is in front of the ankle?

>>17282682
>enjoy the experience a bit more

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>>17282582

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Hey, who wants to do this?


Wombat is doing it.

>>17281724
>I'm a nugget with a busy how do I shift it?

Very carefully

No but seriously, that's a lot of bike there dudebro, be easy. I don't need you raising my insurance kay thx bai

>>17282601
I'm ok with getting "tired" of something, I feel like it won't happen with me as fast as some people but who knows.

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>>17282582
#winning

>>17282886
Dangerous is fine. But you can`t live like a fag.

Just went for a spot of riding, found a nice coffee place. Did the cliche sit out on bike and drink it thing. Hit a couple good turns, and blasted past a nigga on a rebel.
Totally forgot to take pic of tendies.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shizuka_Okazaki

good heavens

>>17283090
You'll never know how it feels to hold her anon.

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>>17282625

>>17283109
this blackpill shit has got to go

DAMN SON is a perfectly reasonable response, but all this tragic wallowing in self-pity is just silly faggotry

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>>17283090
Since you know about jap stuff do you know the name of this jap porn. Its about this girl riding a i4 ujm with a dildo

>>17282686
Don't use a heat gun unless on fairings, rip it off and use lighter fluid and or goo-gone and the residue will fall off

rate this insta slut

https://instagram.com/sarahmoliski/?hl=en

>>17283090
>Honda
Into the trash she goes

>>17282953
That's what everyone says, even I. But once you ride, it's never enough. You always want to go bigger. But either way, welcome to the slippery slope world of baikus.

>>17283146
>coalburner/10

Do I have to drain the oil if I want to remove an engine?

>>17283147
t. yamaha cuck

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>>17282794
58 is a pretty realistic number for a stroker drz.

>>17283147
>yawneha
wew lad

>>17283155

No, but it does make it a bit lighter if you do. Wouldn't flip it upside down with the oil full, but just taking it out of the frame to do the valves or something is fine without dropping oil.

>>17283192
nah im sellign the motor. just put a fresh change of motul in it. dont want to waste it

>>17283137
no idea, sorry brah

noob question: does everyone engine brake regularly when bopping around town?

>>17283214
No I'm going WOT all the time

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>I will never be good looking

kill me now

>>17283214
I don't rely solely on my engine to slow down but it naturally slows me down when I'm off the throttle because I keep it in gear unless I'm stopped.

>>17283230
As long as you're wearing a full face you're a sexy bad boy. Just get off to the thought of people thinking you're hot.

>>17283230
There's plenty of girls out there with Daddy issues anon

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>>17283201
fuggen gay

>>17283230
you could always rape girls.

Protip its easyer if there still in school

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>>17283253
>>17283250
>balding nigs get laid

>>17283230
Being ugly is not a curse if you can accept the fact that you need to get with equally ugly people to get laid.

Once you do accept that you will get more pussy than most "beautiful people" because you get all the girls they would never touch and there are more ugly girls than hot ones in the world.

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>out for a ride tonight
>girl asks if she can have a ride at stop light
>she's an obese afro-american

>>17283282
>There

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>>17283293
>have a seat cowl
>can't give rides to anyone

>>17283201

No worries then, just don't flip it like a retard because it will bleed past the rings if you turn it upside down and soot up your valves.

>concussion anon here
Hospital staff did not save my gear, it was cut off and thrown away since they followed spinal injury protocol or w/e.
My current nurse is fucking nuts.I don't have a catheter so I thought I could just get up and piss. When i got out of the bed she barged in the room and threw a fit. then stood outside the door while i went..
>get me out of here.
On the bright side, I've been browsing the local CL all day and found a couple bikes i want to check out.

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What the fuck is this shit

>>17283321
>what happens when god finds out youre a homosexual motorcycle rider.

>>17283324
Shut up Jesus traps aren't gay

>>17283317
>Hospital staff did not save my gear, it was cut off and thrown away since they followed spinal injury protocol or w/e.

Always stay conscious and wriggle out of your gear. Lost a custom suit because of a broken leg and passed out before I could get my ass out of it. Adrenaline will do it for you in almost every case save spinal injuries.

>My current nurse is fucking nuts

These days nurses suck major balls. Try going out for a smoke, or just stirring from your bed in general. They'll ignore that buzzer and forget pain rounds all day, but if you aren't where they want you the nurse ratchet will kick in.

>>17283326
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dixomEG012A

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>>17283321

>>17283333
>Always stay conscious and wriggle out of your gear
lol I wish I was conscious, I barely remember riding.
Although I dont smoke, I'd fuckin love a drink right now.
>but im on so much meds its probably not an option.

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>>17283284
>has money
>has bike
I'd bet it was to easy for you.

>>17283364
>but im on so much meds its probably not an option.

I had people smuggle me beer and kfc. If you're off the iv and onto pain rounds, just oxycontin and the like, two beers in an evening is good stuff and wont kill you, will just make you drowsy.

If you've still got a morphein drip it might make you a bit sick.

>>17283403
this, when any of my mates are in the hospital we roll them a fat doobie and sneak them in a 10 pack of double black jacks.

>>17283403
I'm just on pain rounds, antibiotics and some blood clotting stuff.
I'm going to ask my bro to sneak me in a couple brews.
>>17283407
damn if i could get away with a joint in here...

>>17283424
>damn if i could get away with a joint in here...

If you're mobile (can lift yourself into a wheelchair or use crutches), just go find a garden outside and go nuts. At most hospitals you will find a couple of cancer patients choking down a blunt outside with staff just pretending that it isn't happening. They don't 'condone' it, but they also do nothing to stop it (makes them less nauseous and miserable).

>>17283317
wasn't here for story, what happen?

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Hey guys I got this bike today and im trying to adjust this fucking clutch lever but it wont move no matter what i do. HOW THE FUCK DO I ADJUST THIS

>>17283623
By spinning that shit

>>17283636
It wont spin, I even took pliers to it.

>>17283623
Am I being rused? Don't you have a knob at the end of your lever mounting point that you turn to adjust?

>>17283643
Its probably broken, hit it with a metal punch or hammer.

>>17283651
Yeah thats for adjusting the clutch play, but the little wheel i posted is supposed to bring the clutch inwards or outwards.

>>17283623
press out on the lever to relieve tension then turn it

>>17283701
Thanks ill give this a try in a bit. If it works ill suck your dick

>>17283321
>>17283324
>Mike Pence in control of HARP

>>17283716
wait do the american crazy people still think its a thing?

>>17283721
not really, but I want it to be

>>17283708
pls work

>>17283701
>>17283708
It works, thanks man

>>17283724
Isnt it like a radar for detecting stealth aircraft and missiles?
we have one in straya too.

>>17283752
where u at? i want to collect my reward

>>17282269
im honestly more interested in the bike than the girl

wot Honda is that?

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>>17283893
an ex500?
the same type of bike kuck kat used to ride.

>>17283904
thanks dude

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>>17283925
they arent even the sexiest old hondas

>>17282316
nice man! Today I bought jacket/gloves/boots/tankbag/cover from a guy on CL who was moving to Korea - one step closer to being able to possibly ride a bike home. Now I just need to order my helmet and find pants somewhere.

>>17283474
these are what he's posted so far:

>>17279098
>>17279158
>>17279189
>>17279219

>>17280839
>>17280881

>>17283986
Its scary knowing there are people on dbt that are this obsessive over keeping track of shit.

what type of autism causes this anyway?
im guessing some form of high functioning one.

>>17283996
It's not even hard to find that.

>>17284005
yeah but you are the anon that could point me toward pretty much any convo from the past 2 weeks arent you?

>>17284007
No, I'm not.

>>17284011
oh well my bad.

>>17283986
Spooky, thanks for replying anon.

Always a sketchy thing overtaking a large truck on the closest lane to the entrance. Gotta realize they cut off a large portion of sight for others on highway. Unfortunate he got fucked up, especially the concussion.

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>>17283996
I have the last six dbt threads open in this window, and usually have more than that, i just close the oldest ones when they start to lag my browser out. I used to do the same thing in the eve online general - payed off big time when i was able to make a collage of a *happening* that spanned about a week and a half. Here, I usually catch up on old threads before starting new threads - so the guy posting replies to comments halfway through the previous thread is 70% probably me.

I use a chrome extension called Spaces that allows me to name my chrome windows and jump to them with an autocomplete window, so I keep a space for basically every program, game, or subject that I use. Here's the spaces I have open and some of my closed ones, sorted with most recently used at the top. The spaces I have open right now have 53 tabs in total.

>high functioning autism
well, yes, I guess. I ran an eve online corp for a couple of years and am a computer science student at one of the top tech unis in the world. also i have the adhd pretty bad.

I am not stalker anon though. I do admire his autism, I used to do that in an IRC I hung out on, but I don't have time for that any more.

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Is there ever gonna be a new bread? This thread is getting OOOOOOOOOOOLD.

>>17284089
i'll work on it

>>17284089
i made 4/5 now you pricks need to stop being fucking lazy.

>>17281671
N
>>17284145
E
>>17284145
W
>>17284145

>>17284146
god FUCKING dammit
i'll delete mine i guess, 30 seconds too late

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>>17284123

Whenever I make one, it turns into a shitfest or some other faggot makes one 5 minutes later and completely undercuts me.

Not playing that bullshit game. OMG like it's so hard to make a damn thread.

>>17284155
top kek

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New wheel strips. Pls rate for confidence.