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

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This is the real thread.
GS 500 wills it.

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>>17297446
What the fuck did you just fucking say about me, you little scooter? I’ll have you know I graduated top of my class in driving school, and I’ve been involved in numerous secret raids on Nandos, and I have over 300 confirmed Wheelies. I am trained in basic wrenching and I’m the top thug in all the SA bike gangs. You are nothing to me but just another displacelet. I will wipe you the fuck out with precision the likes of which has never been seen before on BMWs, mark my fucking words. You think you can get away with saying that shit to me over the Internet? Think again, fucker. As we speak I am contacting my secret network of tripfags across the board and your bike is being traced right now so you better prepare for the Strom, maggot. The V-Strom that wipes out the pathetic little thing you call your bakiu. You’re fucking dead, anon. I can be anywhere, anytime, and I can hoon in over seven hundred ways, and that’s just with my touring tires. Not only am I extensively trained in squding, but I have access to the entire arsenal of my toolbox and I will use it to its full extent to wipe your miserable ass off the face of /o/, you little shit. If only you could have known what unholy retribution your little “clever” comment was about to bring down upon you, maybe you would have held your fucking tongue. But you couldn’t, you didn’t, and now you’re paying the price, you goddamn idiot. I will shit cheap oil all over you and you will drown in it. You’re fucking dead, anon.

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>>17297459
The GS500 is objectively the best beginner bike.
> mileage
It's a mid-sized 4stroke twin cylinder bike, so it drinks less than 6 liters per 100 km.
> handling
It handles nothing like a supersport, spoiling you for when you get something else. But it can also corner much better than something like a cruiser, and actually uses its entire rear tire unlike a Ninja 250.
> brakes
They are complete shit and their only redeeming feature is that they're disc brakes. This is good because the longer braking distance forces new riders to plan ahead and start braking early. No ABS means they learn to brake properly I'd they don't want to get shrekt.
> power
It sits right at the power limit for A2 bikes which is great for euros. It's torquey enough to be faster off the line than most cars you'll encounter in the city. But it also feels relatively gutless so a) it's forgiving of mistakes and b) you can ride it at the limit without putting yourself into too much danger. It reaches up to 180 km/h which is fast enough for highway riding.
> carbs
It being carbed means that if you run into problems, you can learn to fix them yourself instead of heading to the mechanic every time.
> seating position
Upright, slightly forward means it's a neutral riding position so you can figure out what you want afterwards. The seat is relatively uncomfortable making literally every other bike after it will feel like heaven on your ass.
> price and availability
Parts and the bikes themselves are cheap and plentiful. If you crash and fuck up one of your fairings it's 40 euros to replace it with original parts. Engine needs little maintenance. Beginner riders are typically not financially independent, so this is a big plus for them.
> suspension
It's a budget suspension factoring into the overall low cost of getting a GS 500. If you want better suspension it's easy to swap. Therefore it gives beginners an opportunity to learn working on suspension while keeping the cost manageable.

Can I just get any regulator/rectifier unit that looks like it fits the holes on my bike or are they model specific?

>>17297554
I think some are 3-phase and some are 2 phase

>>17297564
Good point, I'll look for 5 pin ones.

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>clutch is fucked
>have to wait a week for parts
The weather is behaving this week too. I might as well flush all my fluids while it's parked right?

>>17297466
Gs a shit

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>>17297582
Objectively wrong.

>>17297587
>implying

>>17297591
Proofs.

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of all the superbikes, tell me why i should buy an rsv4?

its cheaper than most, it handles great and its v4 sounds so fucking good

what are the downsides compared to other bikes?

>>17297587
Looks like she already dropped that piece of shit on the ground at speed.

I would rather have a Honda 400 SF if I was forced to go to a mid sized bike, else I'll stick with my 650 thumper.

>>17297604
I bet you have 6.5 inches thumping your boipucci all nite, feggit

>>17297601
especially the older ones had reliability problems.

It just comes with smaller manufacturers and italian work ethic.

>>17297601
Maintenance can be a pain, higher parts cost.
Fun bikes though. I'd recommend if you wrench. The dealers are sparse and costly.

>>17297466
you forgot that it has legroom for manlets

>>17297575
>clutch is fucked
At what mileage/km?

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I painted my rusty exhaust this weekend. One summer project done

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A question for you, /dbt/.

On a carbed bike, should I turn the fuel petcock to OFF everytime I stop the bike? Or only if its going to be parked for more than a pair of days?
Should I turn it OFF overnight?

>>17297641
You should turn it to ON, drain the tank, have it wrecked and buy an actual motorcycle instead of a scooter from the 80s.

>>17297641
you SHOULD turn it off or all kinds of fucked up shit can happen.

Flooding the carbs can lead to flooding the engine which can lead to gas in oil which can lead to engine getting borked.

>>17297641
Yeah i would turn it off, i turn mine off every time i get off of it.

>>17297649
>>17297653
Ok, thanks lads.
>>17297647
Yeah, no.

>>17297629
how is maintenance on a Ural? I've heard something about paper gaskets that need pretty regular changes.

KTM vs Kawasaki?
Any dank opinions?

>>17297666
same as any european vs. japanese brand really.

>>17297641
if your carbs are working properly you can leave it at on. If you plan on leaving it for a while, then turn it off.

>>17297624
37,600 miles. This should be the first time it's replaced.

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China knockoffs came in, 15$ per set

Rate em

>>17297673
yeah and how do you know your carbs are allright at any point in time?

Switch it off to be sure.

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>>17297428
how does it feel knowing you're riding on a compromise

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>>17297665
The gaskets on the final drive are made of paper. I bought 20 from Russia for $18 shipped.
Mine leaked when I first got the bike because the previous owner had replaced them but didn't tighten the bolts enough, and the gaskets were able to wriggle loose and tear.

It's about a half hour job to replace it.
I've gone 2000km on mine since I did it with no leaks.

Can't think of any other paper gaskets onboard.
Pic is my leaky final drive.
>For over a month I just kept a bottle of Gear oil in the trunk and topped it off once a week

>>17297713
Compromise between which bikes, exactly?

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>>17297695

Poorfag trash, I can see there are ripoff even by the foam package. I've got original pic related for my Striple.

>>17297598
>GS500
42.1hp (31kw) @ 7000
Wet Weight 182kg
15.3 secs @ 137.9kph Quarter Mile
Top speed 161.9kph

>KLR 650
45.5hp (33.2kw) @ 9200
Wet Weight 189kg
14.2 secs @ 139kph Quarter Mile
Top speed 163.5kph

>>17297726
I made a mistake, the rpms are swapped.
KLR650 = 7000
GS500 = 9200

>>17297726
>a completely different bike is completely different
>faster due to its larger engine
Hurf durf.

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>>17297723
But were yours 15$ a set?

Im getting rid of the yuuuge floppy fz09 oem signals for 30$ so Im a happy poorfag.

>>17297733
P-twin revs higher
Single Thumper doesn`t
Why does my Dl-1000 beat big block Harleys in speed and pull off then?

Do any of you even own a bike that costs more than 2k?

>>17297717
I would imagine valve clearances are pretty easy with the boxer, on the outside cylinder...
any intervals that seem short?

>>17297749
1) The thumper has higher torks which is what's helping you accelerate from a stop (quarter mile).
2) The Harley cucks aren't trying and/or shitty riders, plus those engines are absolutely shit.

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>>17297751
Lots of newer bikes on here

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>>17297751
Technically no, but these do go for about $2-2.5k I've heard.

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>>17297751
Yep.

>>17297754
The left side, yes. The right side, the cylinder is almost butted up against the sidecar. Plus you have nowhere to work.

Oil is pretty frequent, i think every 1500-2000km which is like 1000 miles. Also there are three separate oil changes that need to be done: engine, gearbox and final drive.
I've only put 3500km on the bike.
I keep using km because that's what the odometer uses..

>>17296827

I ride a Nuda good friend.

Are the the GSXR anon in miramar?

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>>17297770
Went to check what they actually normally run, then this.
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/mcy/6155247172.html

>>17297757
More cylinders make more revs which make more HP and top speed. The GS500 is as slow as a fat ass KLR. Thats my point, it`s shit.

Harleys are shit, I don`t know what the fastest Harley is but I doubt it would be better than my DL-1000 which is a V-Twin and Harleys are mainly V-Twins.

>>17297799
>More cylinders make more revs which make more HP and top speed.
Ask me how I know you know jack shit about engines?

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>>17297751
Yes, just barely in usd

>>17297776
Out of curiousity, why did you buy an ural?

Its just they dont seem like good bikes.

>>17297799
V rod is fastest Hurley.

>>17297816
and they stole that from engine from Buel

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>>17297751
Yes. I bought it for $2k and I gave the guy change for the bus.

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Doing all lower 48 states this summer

Just bought a Yamaha FJ 09 .. i love it

>stranded because battery is completely discharged
>no kickstart
What do?

>>17297824
No they took it straight out of the back of a 911. Chopped off 4 cylinders, then angled it up a bit to make a v.

>>17297829
Bump start it

>>17297829
Bump start.

>>17297828
Why won't they sell this is the US? I'd buy one tomorrow.

>>17297838
>>17297839
Gonna try that, thanks

>>17297828
>Doing all lower 48 states this summer
>>17297840
>Why won't they sell this is the US
Wut

>>17297804
Right, my 1000cc V-Twin is as fast as 4in line FireBlade. Try again.

>>17297816
And slower in all ways than my DL-1000.

>>17297840
honestly not sure what the difference between the two is

>>17297846
Pictured is the "tracker" yamahas EU version on the FJ 09

>>17297845
Put the bike in 2nd Hold in the clutch and run fast let it go to start. If you don`t have enough traction jump and sit on the seat while moving.

>>17297846

yamaha Tracer*** sorry

>>17297848
Stop benchracing.
Engine configuration isn't the sole determining factor of speed. The 2nd gen CBF600 has the same engine as the 2007 CBR600RR but behaves completely different.

>>17297824
>>17297833
And?

Its still the fastest Hurley.

Even if they needed porche to unfuck it enough to fit it in a cruiser.

>>17297858
Then why does a 1L 4cyl have higher top speed than my 1L V-Twin. Could it be that more cylinders make more revs to make more power for the same capacity?

>>17297828
Technically you're doing all 48 continental states, seeing as Hawaii is actually a lower state.

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>>17297751
Slightly above

>>17297851
The tracker gets decent wind protection, storage from the factory. And comes with a better suspension than the US fz-07

>>17297870
>rotating mass

>>17297601
the only downside is when you have to resell it, you'll lose a bit of money, appart from that, it's great.
Maintenance every 6000km, parts are NOT especially expensive tho, the new RSV4 are pretty reliable.
Good choice mate.

>>17297870
Higher number of cylinders means smaller cylinders and valves, which means those components can be smaller and thus have less inertia, leading to engines that rev faster and higher. However, not all engines have weight-reduced components, especially the budget ones. Naked bikes, tourers etc are usually not set up for maximum power delivery, but rather a linear power delivery (resulting from near constant torque across the rev range) do be more usable in different scenarios (city traffic in particular). Longevity is something that needs to be taken into account, if you remove a lot of material from components they might become less stiff and wear off faster which isn't desirable for a bike you might want to DD. Valve timing, position, shape and size play a significant role in engine characteristics.

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>buy scissor lift
>requires 22mm socket
>my set maxes at 21mm

>>17297885
Also inertia from rotational mass's distance (translating to speed here) from center (crankshaft) a v twin has a much longer stroke, leading to more inertia and higher acceleration of the mass. Engines with smaller strokes will not have the same force from acceleration, as they don't have to cover the same distance in one rotation of the crankshaft. So it can rev higher, with the same force and speed.

>>17297891
I understand what you saying, mostly, but cylinders offer a much quick way to get speed than shaving engines and making them out of light materials.

No matter what you could ever do to a KLR 650 engine upto and including Turbos could you ever get it as fast as a CBR600r. Even if you built the fastest Thumper in the world it would still be slower. The piston can only move so fast to make power. More pistons means more of the work is shared out mean more power at high rpms. I doubt a CBR600r could ride as slow as my KLR without stalling depending on gears and rpm.

>>17297747
are they actually visible? chinese turn signals tend to be really low quality LEDs you can't even see from 10ft away in daylight unless you're looking closely for them

>>17297936
Are you literally brain-damaged?
Yes, engines with more cylinders TEND TO be revvier and the bikes are OFTEN faster than those with fewer cylinders.
What I'm saying is that the engine configuration is only one of many factors contributing to the motorcycle's top speed and acceleration (two very different things), and it is conceivable to have a thumper that out-drags and out-runs an i4.

>>17297733
>a dual sport is faster than a street bike in a quarter mile
it's pathetic really
>>17297757
More power means better acceleration, not more tork.

>>17297944
More like it could be the most important factor. If you had said as light and fast two stroke might beat a heavy big displacement 4 stroke on a pull off situation, I might have gone with it. But there are no materials available today that could let a Thumper Match any 4cyl, saying anything else is retarded.

>>17297629
What a pretty bike

>>17297747
How long did they take to get to you? I want to get rid of my ugly FZ8 ones.

>>17297959
Have you ever seen a 500cc two stroke thumper with a turbo? It sure as fuck will out run your sportbike. Give it fairings and will probably reach higher speeds too. Power isn't necessarily limited by engine configuration. But there is pros and cons to each.

>>17297955
Power is torque integrated over RPM. Torque is the product of force times lever length. Engine torque is transformed using the gearbox and final drive gear ratios. The rear axle torque divided by your wheel radius is the force with which the bike is propelled forward. Force is mass times acceleration, i.e. more force = more acceleration.
Since for drag races, you're accelerating from a stop (RPMs are climbing instead of staying in the narrow power band the whole time), the torque at low RPMs must be taken into account, as an engine that only produces high torque at high RPMs will take ages to even get to that point.

>>17297959
Moto3 uses 250 cc single cylinder engines.

>>17297955
>More power means better acceleration, not more tork.
But more torque=power, literally. It's part of the function.

Anyone wanna take bets on a first year rider making a 2,300mi run to Hyder Alaska on a 250 and not getting ded?

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>>17297999
I bet on ded.

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>>17297853
Worked like a charm

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>>17298000
and the other direction

>>17297999
You say it like it's an achievement.
I did that distance on a 650 within 6 months of getting my licence.

>>17298000
Stop spamming your shitty BP, noob.

>>17298005
Make sure you get that battery checked.

>>17297989
Do you even know what a Thumper is? Also a Stock RGV 500 Gamma is very similar in specs to a stock DL-1000 but is has 4 cyl.

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I think I'm going to get an RxRT as a daily. Am I insane?

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>>17298000
>he needs to be on the bike to get any lean

>>17298017
Yes I know what a thumper is ya knob.

>>17298023
If you know the basics of wrenching and aren't afraid of the carb god, no.

They're fine bikes.

>>17298015
post chicken strips

>>17298023
No. It's cute

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>>17298024
Thats just a sleepy bike

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I think I'm going to get a CBRxRR as a track bike. Am I insane?

>>17298025
Alright try to find a 600 thumper with Turbo to match a CBR600r.

>>17298034
Not everyone is so insecure about their dick size they need to pretend they're Rossi on the road.

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>>17298049
stop chattin shit about my body position then cunt

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>>17298039
Mine won't wake up.

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>>17298058
>can't ride
>pretends he's a professional racer on public roads
>gets defensive when called out

>>17298059
Did snaek bite her?

>>17298059
Did bike tred on snek?

>>17298064
Snek is trying to use snek magic to resurrect it

>>17297997
>>17297995
Yes more torque means more power as long as it's not at a lower RPM. In a drag race you spend practically no time in the low revs. You ride the clutch until you're up into the meat of the power in first gear then you continue shifting to stay in the power throughout the rest of the gears. Anon was saying it as if having more torque will make you win a drag race even if you make less overall power.

>>17298078
Benchracer please, buy a bike before arguing about shit you have no idea about.

>buy some rev'it riding jeans
>£89.99
>amazing fit and kneepads feel very secure, feels like it won't go anywhere in an off
>look at materials
>85% cotton
>15% polyamide

uhhh

Is this just a pair of normal jeans with armour inserts?

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>>17298000

How come fucking everything I try on for my legs pinches me in the inside of my knee really badly?

Is there anything I can do to ameliorate this?

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>>17298084
k lol.
My bike is geared high as fuck and has fuck all torque but it still launches faster than the KLR and has a way faster quarter mile because I can keep it revved up and make good power.

>>17298113
You do realize that all that power is just converted into heat when you're slipping the clutch, right? Right?

>>17298110
Piss in the bathtub, put on leathers, lie down in it.
I wish I was joking.

>>17298113
>it's an Aussie
Should have known.

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>>17297814
Because I wanted one. It's been fine. They're not fast sportbikes or loud cruisers so if that's what you're into I imagine you wouldn't think they're good bikes.

Idk if you've ever ridden a motorcycle in subzero temps or through 3 inches of fresh snow, but I have

>nice weather
>go for ride
>come back
>take gloves off
>hands literally stink of hell

>>17298113
>Highbeams on during the day
Disregarded

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>bikes getting serviced
>have to cage my way to work
>hot as fuck
>stuck in traffic on the way home
>watching bikes filter like there is no tomorrow

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>>17298183
>only have two bikes
>both are in a state of disrepair
Don`t cry because you can afford to have nice things.

Finally I can buy the superbike of my dreams but I can't choose from:
-Ducati Panigale 1299
-BMW s1000rr
-Kawazaki ZX10RR

Right now the Kawa is at 42%, just because of the good name Japanese bikes have in terms of reliability. I want something fun and fast that looks good and that doesn't break every 10km.

>>17298203
Panigale for looks, BMW for best bike, kawa for mix of both.

>>17298143
But anon, don`t you want to be seen? Also people telling me a light is broken is annoying.

>>17298203
Stretched Turbo Busa. Else get the Kawasaki.

>>17298135
Try washing your gloves once in a while..
your hands sweat in gloves and hand sweat is like nasty smelling.

>Look at performance cars that aren't top of the line
>everything is known for a major reliability issue or something like eating tires/burning oil

>Look at performance bikes that aren't absolutely top of the line
>corolla reliability with routine DIY maintenance

>>17298234
Bikes are simple

>>17298234
>have 6k to buy something fast
>used shitbox that isn't fast
>used liter
Yeah that's one of many reasons why 2>4

>>17298243
And apparently just better made instead of slapped together by amateur engineers and shitty welders.

>>17298234
Harley sportsters are quicker than a good majority of "fast" cars

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whats a good naked lams approved bike?
or more to the point the one generally thought to be the best.

>>17298255
SV650

>>17298255
Honduh

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>>17298255
>honda badge
>four cyllinders
>round headlight instead of tryhard robot face cancer seriously whoever is designing that shit needs to be beheaded with a butterknife
>complimentary anime girl

>>17298264
do you have to restrict the sv650 on lams?
i feel like a one of the bikes that doesnt need to be restricted would be more powerful than a restricted sv650 and selling them once de restricted means its no longer a lams approved bike

>>17298271
>so edgy

>>17298264
Aren't those extremely uncomfortable?

>>17298255
Can't go wrong with a CB400, an Aussie with one is a /dbt/ regular and he can tell you more. One of the best LAMs period however is the RVF400.

>>17298203
s1000rr for non-symmetrical headlights

>>17298206
>>17298220
Kawa be it. I'm so exited, I saved so much for this (I'm not rich) I dropped all my hobbies.

>hurr durr motorcycles so fast! hurrrrr

>average car top speed is around 150mph
>most motorcycles barely get to 120mph

>>17298289
who are you quoting?

>>17298289
Yeah but my learner motorcycle for beginners gets to 100kmh in under 6 seconds, most cars doing this produce more than 400 horsepower and cost 30,000+

>>17298289
>takes a century and then some for a car to get to ~250km/h
>a bike is at 200km/h in <10 seconds

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>>17298281
dont forget the zxr400!!!!

>>17298289
Which is relevant exactly nowhere apart from the Autobahn. And to be precise motorcycles aren't fast, they're quick.

>>17298294
literally everybody.

>>17298289
>average car top speed is around 150
Yeah nah. Where did you get that?

>>17298279
Live by the edge, die by the edge.

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>>17298289
>>most motorcycles barely get to 120mph

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>>17298286
Buying stuff is so fun, I wish I had money.

>>17297641
>>17297647
>>17297649
>>17297653
>>17297673
My petcock doesnt have an OFF position.
Am I going to die?

>>17298289
Imma need to see them sources, cuz you're wrong

>>17298322
It's probably not using gravity to draw fuel into the float bowl, but low pressure. You're fine.

>>17298322
that probably means it is a vacuum operated petcock. So any time the engine isn't running the petcock automatically closes.

>>17298322
>>17298328
What's the point of a petcock that doesn't turn off?

>>17298334
Reserve
Also if it's a GS 500, the valve that completely shuts off the fuel is under the tank.

>>17298289
300kmh hayabusa: 20k
300+kmh hellcat: 80k

>>17298337
It always bothered me that the reserve switch wasn't operated with a cable like the choke. Fuck reaching for that thing.

dog just farted a fucking blinder jesus fuck I'm ded

any tips for getting the lower bearing race off my steering stem?

>>17298322
My drz has on, purge and reserve. I run it on purge and turn it to on when i shut it off because on doesnt actually let gas flow for some reason

>>17298342
More like fuck forgetting to put it back to normal after fueling up and not looking down only to run out of fuel (including reserve) on the highway..
Needless to say, I've developed a habit where I reach for the reserve switch under my left leg every half hour or so just to make sure the nipple is pointing down.

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>>17298255
>>17298281
this guy knows whats up, cb400 is a safe bet if you cant find and rvf400, ive had mine for nearing 4 and a half years now, though he did say he wants a naked bike.

mt-07 is another one but id take the cb400 over an mt07 any day after having ridden both quite a bit, but different riding positions too so i always recommend test riding a few different bikes and picking the bike you like to ride the most.

>>17298344
Feed him better food instead of that shit out of cans they call dog food, would you eat that shit?
i bet you would have bad gas too if you did.

>>17298350
Fucking reserve switches are the only reason I prefer EFI to carbs.

>>17298203
you got some cryptogains m8?

>>17298357
It's actually the only thing I miss on my bike.
I just have a reserve light, which can come on if you take a sharp left with ~50% left in the tank and won't go off until you've turned the bike off.

>>17298356
I don't feed him out a can I feed him high octane

>>17298384
try feeding him canned baked beans for a week

>>17298393
That counts as a chemical weapon

>>17297751

Yeah, two of them in burgercredits.

>>17298400
i feed my dog up on baked beans any time i have my parents look after him for the day and they always comment on how much he farts, kinda funny.

>>17298405
>/dbt/- traps and dog farts

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>1982 Honda GL1100 Gold Wing
>1982 Honda CB750SC Nighthawk

Which one should I keep, /dbt/?

Need to free up a slot for another bike.

>>17298435
Goldwing

>>17298435
I've always loved the nighthawks aesthetics, but which one do you ride more?

>>17298435
Nighthawk is a budget bike

Goldwing is a proper bike

>>17298454

They're both pretty recent additions so I'm still getting used to both, and the Nighthawk has had a few maintenance issues which have prevented it from being ridden much. It'll be back on the road this weekend though.

The nighthawk is quite a bit lighter, and more exciting to ride despite not really being faster. It also sounds better. On the other hand, it's less comfortable, and more "buzzy" at sustained highway speeds.

>>17298443
>>17298460

Kind of how I'm leaning. It's a perfect touring bike, where the Nighthawk is definitely a "UJM". If I only had space for one, I'd probably keep the Nighthawk. I've got the XR for hooligan shit though, and I'll be adding a proper modern sport this Winter. The Nighthawk is cool, but not my favorite version of the CB750.

I'm looking at an ad for a second hand bike made in 2002, which is quite old. It has driven about 25000 kilometers.
How judges /dbt/? Is this okay or should I buy a new one?

>>17298349
drz has a vacuum petcock. when set to "on" it should not allow fuel flow when the engine is off but once the engine is running it should open up and let fuel flow. Do you have the little tiny hose on the back of the petcock connected?

>>17298435
I'd keep the Gold Wing. It's a bit of an oddity. The Nighthawk is, frankly speaking and despite admittedly being a classic, just another straight four naked bike.

But really you've ridden both and deep inside you already know which one's more fun and which one you want to keep.

>>17298499

2002 is isn't "old" for a bike.

In fact, age has little to do with anything besides what technologies and design methodologies will likely be represented.

Condition, maintenance history, and mileage are your indicators.

25,000km could be a lot or not much, all depends on the bike and how it's been treated. And, of course, how much the price is.

>>17298435
sell the tw and nighthawk

>>17298499
25,000km in 15 years means it wasnt really ridden much so it was probably well looked after.

>>17298499
How much and is there pics?

>>17298499
That's not old for any vehicle. 80s/early 90s is old.

Just make sure it has pictures all around, no hidden sides, and bring someone who knows their shit to look at it. Any signs of deferred maintenance, any deep scratched/parts ground down = walk away, forget it, it doesn't matter how much you like it, something else is wrong.

>>17298513
>>17298526
Thanks for the insight. This is my first ever vehicle I'm looking to buy.

>>17298534
€ 1.500,00. It's a 125 cc.
There are two pics, but they don't show much.

>>17298547
Thats too much.
What model?

>>17298546
Okay, thanks.

>>17298561
I understand I will not be considered cool by /dbt/ for saying this, but it's a scooter. A Honda PCX 125.
The price includes a wind shield, a top case, a jacket and two helmets. I don't need the jacket nor the helmets, so I'll barter down a bit.

How to downshift while in high rpm?

Is it bad to have your clutch slow you down as you downshift?

>>17298594

Ease off the throttle.

Pull in the clutch.

Downshift.

As you start letting the clutch out, use the throttle to match the RPMs the bike wants to be at. It's ok for a little slowing to be happening here, you just don't want to dump all that stress on the clutch at once.

Once your clutch is fully out, engine brake / brake as normal.

>>17298594
Engine braking is fine as long as you control it. You don't want to exceed max RPMs on the engine, and you don't to risk locking up the rear wheel by downshifting too far. Also remember to at least nudge the brakes far enough for your brake light to come on, otherwise people behind may not notice you slowing down until too late.

>>17298606
>>17298610
Cheers, lads.

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post pics from trips what you have done

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Ayy upgrades for the ninjette

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>>17298651
And just over a week later

>>17298648
>cheap fartcans

ayy i don't think you'd even get 1 HP out of those

>>17297713
I'd never ride a Suzuki desu famalari

>>17298658
It's only for looks and sound. The bike's been dropped on both sides and the exhausts are a bit rusty.

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>>17298644
r8

>>17297825
I will never understand how anyone finds those fucking plastic shitshows attractive

fucking get rid of all that disgusting plastic bullshit

>>17298680
My YBR 125 has plastic and I hate it. A lot of beastly bikes have a bit of plastic, it upsets me :(

>>17298680

Looks better than the obnoxious wasp sting on every modern bike, or nakeds with "le angry bug headlight".

Does anybody replace head gaskets on their own? Or is it better practice to leave that to the professional shops?

Can sam guy send an email update with all of the info so far please? Campsite location, what we are planning on doing each days like when we should get there, just shit like that.

>>17298677
blue/10

>>17298692
9/10 people would disagree with you.

>>17298677
skyblue/blue

>>17298699

9/10 people are shit.

>>17298693
Professionals are just guys who know what they are doing and have the right tools. If you are confident in your skills and also have the right tools then no reason not to do it yourself, otherwise best not risk it and take it a shop.

>>17298713
Thanks for the advice!

>>17298692
Bikes withouth the wasp sting look scary desu, like you could slide off the back if you accelerated too fast

Also,
Post what you mean by angry bug headlight.

>>17298699
>>17298711
Both Dubs, so the truth is what I say it is. And I say Round is better.

>>17298692
>>17298717
What's a wasp sting?

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>>17298644
Thats a cute pic anon. Where at?

>>17298723
Its the end of the bike that is designed to look spikey

>>17298717

You didn't quite get what I meant by the wasp sting.

I just meant bikes with the skinny, pointy, highly upswept tail that seems so popular in current bike design. It looks like shit on 7/10 bikes.

>Angry bug headlight.

Just look at any of the current Yamaha or Kawasaki Z / FZ lineup. They all look like fucking bug pokemon.

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>>17298736
Like this?

>>17298680
What plastic thing are you talking about? All of my plastic is pretty much for wind protection.

>>17298735
batsuit gimp anon?
sup

>>17298644
I really need to stop more often to take pictures... and get a phone with a better camera.

>>17298745
The gimpiest my dude. Just being a slacker at work.
How's life on your end

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>>17298723
i think maybe he means a beak

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>>17298752
... and post the pictures I meant to post

>>17298743
Lol, good find, that's the waspiest bike i've ever seen

Anyone used a Sena 3S headset? Looks about the most reasonable non-chinkshit way to get hands-free calling/GPS directions.

>>17298754
>what is a tennis ball
>I think he means a rugby ball

>>17298754
He meant the tail.

Sporty bikes are wasps
Adv like bikes are birds

>>17298753
Fine and dandy my man. Sent out job apps but nobody responded yet. Accumulated a decent chunk of money but still need more to get a non-shitbike.
Also gotta whip up a dbt collage update.

Any idea when gwarbq 17 is?

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just remove all that unnecessary garbage

>>17298769
Whats wrong with chinkshit?
The one I have cost me 35€ and works very well. The battery lasts forever too.

>>17298792
>>17298744
forgot the quote

>>17298792
I don't think you know how bikes work. You remove that "unnecessary garbage" in the rear and you'll be left without a seat. Do the same in the front and you're left without lights or wind protection.

>>17298808
yeah thanks sherlock
no shit you have no seat and no lights left

what retarded response is that

you just build it slightly different without the fucking plastic garbage covers

>>17298792
I like how that bike looks and there is nothing you can do to stop me

>>17298792

>Autism: The Post

So what you're saying is you want a naked bike instead of a bike with fairings.

Ok dude, cool opinion.

>>17298808
I know someone who removed the front part of the fairing.

He has now 4x the lights.

>>17298823
Even naked bikes aren't as naked as that guy wants them to be.

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How do I put my bike on this if the exhaust pipes are under the frame?

>ride to get Chinese
>set it on my lap
>only 6 miles from home it should be fine
>nothing bad happens
Whew.
It was good too.

>>17298876
Fold up a thick towel on top of it. And lift it slowly.

>>17298879
>6 mi from the chinky
what kind of third-world hell hole do you live in that this is allowed?

>>17298881
Can they really handle the weight of the bike?

>>17298735
scotland.
i think somewhere in argyll & bute, south west highlands. i don't rightly remember. there's thousands of roads in the scottish highlands which look like this.

>>17298876
You don't if you have a sport bike, those are for full frame motorcycles like Dirt bikes and Harleys.

>>17298887
MURRICA
>there's closer ones, but that place is better.

>>17298665
>polishing a turd

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>>17298912
Could this have been any better?

>>17298735
What's that bike on the right? I love the front fairing and front fender.

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>>17298879
im tempted to buy an nc700 just so i can carry my kebab and 2 litre tesco own brand cider in that helmet hole

>>17298947
>What is a backpack?

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>>17297751
Bought the CBR for $2k then spent about another $500 fixing little shit.
Bought the CBR for $1800 then spent about another $2k fixing shit and improving things.
Bought the KLX for $2700 then spent probably another $800 or so fixing little things.

So my cheapest purchase turned into the most expensive one over time. Lesson learned.

>>17298947
ahh, two litre bottles of cheap piss cider, takes me back.

>>17298953
carry a kebab in a backpack?
are you mental?
the chilli sauce and grease would be all over the place.
fucking idiot.

>>17298968
It would probably move less in a backback than the helmet hole.

>>17298968
What kinda backwards country do you live in where they don't put takeout foods in plastic bags?

>>17298968
>>17298974
just strap your munchie-box to the back with a bungee net problem solved

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Best cup holders?

Because fuck you if I'm keeping the Goldwing I'm going to put a cup holder on it and there's nothing you can do to stop me.

Even if I have to use a bendy straw to drink from it with my helmet on.

>>17298984
>kebab
>munchie-box

WHAT THE FUCK

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>>17298876
you lift it by the headers.

>>17298987
you get kebab in a munchie-box you nonce

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>>17298990
Never by the headers.

>>17298990
nice f4i

>>17298993
No, it's wrapped in aluminium foil, then put into a plastic bag.

>>17298984
>tfw the only luggage racks you can find for your '82 Honda are "NEW IN BOX NOS NEVER MOUNTED" ebay specials for >$400

>>17298986
>cup holder
>fuel gauge
>temp gauge
>separate turn-signal indicators
Begone bourgeoisie scum!

>>17298993
I usually get kebab in a bread pocket, wrapped in alu foil and then put in a plastic baggie.

>inb4 this guy is Scot and by munchie box he means pizza box

>>17299002

>Begone bourgeoisie scum!

It's ok anon, my other bike has nothing but a speedometer, odometer, and 3 indicator lights.

>>17299015
>my other bike

RICH SCUM!

>>17299004
well it isn't called a munchie bag is it

>>17299023
Well, you could just get food that's less untransportable, for example the same kebab in a bread pocket.

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>>17298998
always by the headers.
This bike even conveniently has the headers slightly lower than the bottom of the fairing so I can put it on there without undressing it.

>>17298999
you too

>>17299023
I looked it up.
Thought it would be those styrofoam boxes you also use for doggy bags.

That looks likes a mess. Only pizza's should be transported in large cardboard boxes.

>>17299036
I mean yes you could, but can it really be considered food when compared with the might of the munchie-box?

>>17299049
it is a mess my friend, and what a mess.

>>17298993
Oh god, I just looked up Munchy-Box on wikipedia. This concept, and that image, are utterly glorious, and must find their way across the Atlantic.

>>17298788
Keep it up man, you'll get something great eventually. Patience pays off yo.
I still gotta take a pic in my Batman onsie on the chief lol.

So far I've heard they're gonna be working on getting a new album out so no gwarbq this year. My gf was a lil bummed about that. She loved it last year. But they will be on warp tour oddly enough.

Sorry it took a bit. Big ass storm just rolled up and knocked out the internets

>>17298942
Thats my vtx1300

>>17299077
Kebab is a mess as is.
Putting in a box like that is just no.

I'll be in the UK in a few weeks, and if one of the Scotts offer me a munchie-box I'll smack him in the head for offending me.

>>17299087
Absolutely nice, I'm guessing the fender is stock but the fairing isn't? It really compliments the overall look.

a munchie box is a pizza box filled with assorted shit. usually chips, doner meat, chicken pakoras, onion bhajis.
if it's an upmarket establishment you might even get a few bits of kofte kebab.
and obviously the token salad and a tub of chilli sauce.

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my local chinky does a munchy box
have a look
it's fantastic.

>>17299107
Yea the "batwing" is quick detach so if I'm scooting around town I can enjoy the wind. I have no complaints about it. Fun to hoon around on and good lil dd

>>17299125

Good lord, that looks like about 2000kcal.

Please keep this out of the US, our citizens can't control themselves around large serving sizes.

>>17299144
nobody in the US uses kcal so fuck off yuro

>>17299125
I-It's beautiful, anon. *weep*

>>17299147
what do amerifats use then?

>>17299124
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6Ftsc69DdI&t=880

You cunts made me order a kebab in a munchie box, you bastads

>>17299147
>>17299154

Everyone in the US outside of a chemistry lab uses kcals/kilogram calories, they just don't call it that (just called calories).

>>17299090
the only place to get a real one is the Clyde area so unless you are there you should give them a smack. If you do happen to be in this neck of the woods I can also recommend our other meme foods, deep fried mars bars and half pizza suppers. Obviously irn-bru is the meme drink but red kola is a non tourist option.

>>17299166
deep fried chocolate bars and pizzas were invented in edinburgh

>>17299147

I used kcal because it's the accurate term.

I know we just call it calories here in the US, but the value is always actually kcal.

>>17299172
I don't give a fuck you, no one wants a history lesson sir mortimer wheeler

>>17299181
IIRC Calories=kcal
Capitalization matters, food packaging in the US will have it capitalized.

>counting calories
Why though?

It's not hard to workout and burn 1000 calories you know.

Is there anyway to prevent your helmet from fogging up? Like is there some kind of stuff to put on it or does the fog eventually go away when riding or something? I ride with the visor up but now that bugs are waking up I need to start putting it down but it fucking sucks

>>17299222
Pinlock and a breath box

>>17299222
There are oils/coatings you can put on the inside of the shield to prevent it. I usually find that just cracking the shield open to the first catch is enough when stopped at lights. Can close it all the way on the move. My helmet has vents, but those are pretty standard these days, aren't they?

>>17299222
By not having a cheap shit helmet

>>17299232
>every helmet I've ever own has been cheap
Your move.

>>17299257
>drives car into you
Nothing personal kid

>>17299257
No u

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I was gonna report back with my experience from using my new Sena 10U.

I called my gf (mom) using normiebook and we talked while I rode home. Even riding at 80mph she didn't hear any wind or engine noise. And I ride a supermoto without a windshield.

With the visor up she could hear my engine at lower speeds.

Safe to say I am really impressed with the noise cancelling.

I do feel the helmet fits a bit tighter now in some areas, I might have to move around a bit on the cables that are tucked behind the comfort liner.

>>17299232
any suggestions on what helmet would be good?

>>17299273
please note I haven't actually used the intercom feature since I have no friends.

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>>17299267
>ends my suffering
I win again, rich fags BTFO.

>>17299272
Nuh uh, can`t make me!

In other news, is there a bike version of pic related?

>>17299275
Anything from Wal-Mart. They're all the same

>>17299275
my shoei gt air came with both a breath guard and a pinlock visor.

the pinlock prevents fogging and the breathguard catches your breath and directs it away from the visor.

most helmets have option to install these, but usually only high end models have them included at new.

>>17299287
>Rich fags
Huh?

>>17299205

Between work, maintaining the cars / bikes / house, cooking, getting a healthy amount of sleep, and getting stoned off my gourd, I don't have time to work out.

So I count calories to avoid becoming a fat fuck.

t. never weighed more than 165

>>17299125
>pizza

>>17299316
also never weighed more than 165. I don't count calories or even eat healthy. I don't work out but I generally stay pretty active.

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This '79 GS750 is clean as can be, it's orig owner with 21k who's asking 2k obo. Although I'm in the market for dual sports, this is soooo tempting.

>>17299441
Those handlebars look awful.
Get a dualsport, you wont regret it.

>>17299506
That's the motivation I need. Thanks man.

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Honda Shadow, yea or nay? What's out there that's competitive?

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>>17299523
Honda chopper is the obvious choice.

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>>17299531
is it bad I un-ironically like that bike?

>>17299441

Looks nice, that would be a really neat, comfy bike.

Unless you'll be able to take advantage of a dual sport, offer $1700 or something and see if he bites. I love those old bikes.

>>17299523

Yea.

Good looking bikes, Honda reliability, Honda parts network.

The other nip cruisers are good too.

Nothing else really competes on their level.

>>17299523
Do it! Cruiser life best life

>>17299671
Am I on bizarro /dbt/ again?

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>>17299720

NEW BREAD

>>17299720
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>>17299720

>93 Honda VFR750F
>Popping on decel
>Weird metallic tinging noise between 5k and 6k rpm
>sometimes will not want to accelerate, especially.upjill
>Feels down on power
>Will review willingly at one point, slow.to rev at another
>Using the choke.will with accel, but not that much

The bike was sitting over the winter and I already changed the oil with Mobil 1 4T 10w-40 along with a new oil filter.

I'm suspecting dirty carbs, they also need to be balanced. Any input?

>>17299222
apparently dandruff shampoo or some shaving creams have some anti-fogging properties if applied to a shield and buffed clear. I think FortNine mentioned it in a motorcycle lifehacks video, it was demoed and looked pretty good.