/dbt/

Opinions on the Honda CB500F?

>>17373648
Slow

>>17373648
too slow, most average lower cc bikes outpace it.

>>17373648
whats better then the CB500F that's in the same price bracket?

>>17373635
how shit would an Irom 883 be for someone who lices in south east asia?
got a relatively decent deal on one.

im looking for a bike to replace my vespa as a dd to college
but im not enturely sure the iron would do well for dd so it might be a weekend toy

i can borrow a shitbox pretty much anytime too

repost since the thread died shortly after i think

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While riding home I came across this

>>17373777
>>17373806
Wait, really? This is the first I'm hearing of it being slower than its displacement would indicate. I'm definitely not looking for a literbike in a CB500. Is it going to be so slow it's awkward on the freeway?

>>17375190
you're the cunt asking if you should have a free iron or a free ducati, free from gramps or some shit

What's the real story you cunt?

>>17375763
It's a 50 hp scooter engine, what do you expect?

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>>17375763
Just be mindful. I rock the cb250 nighthawk up and down I5. Keep out of people's blindspots, keep people from chilling in yours.
These people are pussies.


Otherwise, great engine, poor electrics, huge aftermarket, broad powerband in all 4 configurations (even thr cbr500r).
And it gets 89 mpg.

If you get it, then meme yourself into supersport jealousy, you're not hitting the canyon hard enough.

Also: check this guise:
https://rideapart.com/articles/honda-announces-new-electric-scooter-2018
Yeeeeeeeeeeee...

How do i get in the dbt map?

>>17375929
Read the sidebar, but in short
You mail [email protected] and whine

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>>17375908
>>17375903
I'm really not looking for a super speed demon. CB500 seems like a nice compromise between cheap insurance/startup costs, freeway capability, and minor cargo capacity(enough for a trunk and maybe 30lbs maximum). SEems like it does just fine.

Closest other thing I've seen is a SV650, which is a contender. Still on the fence about it.

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>>17375763
>Is it going to be so slow it's awkward on the freeway?

Nah mate.
My friend rides a CB500X and he sometimes finds himself cruising at 150km/h without noticing.
Its a good motor and a good bike.

>>17375929
Why does anyone want to be on that dumb ass map?

>>17375982
ghey secs

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I hit a deer last week

>be riding home on the interstate
>around 11pm
>going through construction
>construction ends, so I start speeding up
>probably 65mph
>deer bolts out in front of me
if it had kept running, I would have missed it, but no
>stops for a split second
>smash into it
>still upright, trying to slow down
>panic grab front brake
>lay the bike down, slide into the ditch
>sit up, thank God I'm alive
>call ambulance

one week later and I possibly tore my left ACL, otherwise fine.

Damage to the bike was the headlight, footpegs, speedo, and exhaust. And I already have another parts bike I was picking from.

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and the deer

>>17376011
G6?

Huehuehue

>>17376032
>dried blood
absolutely metal anon. Good to hear you're otherwise ok too

>>17376045
Fucking stupid animal

>>17376032
Damn man, glad you are okay. You fucked that deer up big time

Best new liter bikes?

Any test riders give review?

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>>17376055
>>17376069
>>17376074
thanks m8s. so glad I had my visor down

CB500x or Versys-x 300?
looking for my 2nd Bike. I live in a city. Only 1% of my driving will be on a freeway or highway. Opinions?

>>17375908
I own a Symba right now.

>>17376083
I'm guessing that the yellowish thing is what was in it's guts.. so basically shit?

How bad is it to wash it all off?

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>>17375951
gs500

>>17376225
yep. not bad, I just used a paper towel

>>17376045
did you eat it?

>>17376164
Honda. Especially if you're considering starting on trails.
I literally have no idea what Kawasaki is doing with that tiny-ass dual sport. They've entered the market in an inferior position, instead of taking advantage of their stable brand---to try something extraordinary---they put out a reskin. Fucking brilliant.

>>17376273
It is a Suzuki...

>>17376305
skins make money though. If they started selling hats for Motorcycles I'd be broke.

>>17376291
sadly no. when I came back to get the bike, it was gone

>>17376032
Fellow magna bro here. Glad you are ok. Good thing you have a parts bike as some of that stuff can be hard to find.

>>17376291
Great idea, that's a free meal right there..

Lets say you're travelling a speed and doing an S shaped corner. You do the first part fine but you are too off course for the next part of the corner.
Would slamming on the throttle get the rear wheel free spinning so you could basically drift the bike into the new corner?

>>17376407
No, stop it
Go shill your shitty writing on 9fag

>>17376416
I want to know!

What is meant by someone calling a motorcycle engine 'twin'

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>>17376427
2-cylinder

>>17376427
A 2 cylinder bike, usually with multiple cylinder banks

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Could someone offer some suggestions for a light, cheap and reliable dualsport/sumo that's still capable of highway speeds? Cheers

>>17376599
even a 250 can do highway speed

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>>17376504
like this is a v twin

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>>17376599
Drz400sm

Or dr650 if you want even less maintainance, and are ok with a bit heavier of a bike thats a bit better on the highway.

http://www.dumpert.nl/mediabase/7163239/545a7e00/ik_heb_haast.html
>R1 290 km/h

>>17376686
dr650 are not really that good, even a WR250x is better.

Reposting since I didn't realize there was a new thread:

Thinking about picking up a cheap little shitbike for hooning and general fun/fuckery, these two are really the only ones that aren't straight dirtbikes in my area, what does /dbt/ think?

https://delaware.craigslist.org/mcy/6169765200.html
This one I saw him post before asking $1800 but I could probably offer $1500 at the start

https://delaware.craigslist.org/mcy/6125038384.html
I could probably open with the same offer for this I'd imagine

Felt the tire slip for the first time today. I wasn't even going fast, just turning at an intersection and there was some gravel on the read. I'm never leaning again.

There's a (New) bike in the color I want a while away from me. Nowhere anywhere near me has the color I want. I tried looking it up but couldn't find much in the ways of buying specifically new and not used long distance. How in the hell would I go about this? Anyone do this before?

>>17376751
Im a newb so I might not be correct but if you can practice drifting you may be able to recover from slips like that with ease.

My friend used to be a car nut, did tracks days and his own builds all the time. But here's a lil story involving him:

>messing about one day
>narrow road with dodgable obstacles
>going really fast trying to dodge said obstacles
>car loses control
>hes experienced racer so keeps the car on the track
>recover with a few fast turns of the wheel
>tire marks on the ground

Scared me and I was angry at him but I didn't realise at the time his skill in racing meant we would of never crashed, ever!

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>>17376407
Close throttle SLOWLY. Step on the rear brake. The front end sucks in, bike stands up, re-lean, and open throttle smoothly.
Too much on any of these will send you wide, into the guardrail. Or a bus.

>>17376796
But what if I want to do the exact opposite and speed into it?

>>17376599
Honda just redid the crf250l, if you're looking for a first. The 450 is pretty fast around a corner, too.

Think control, not memes.

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>>17376804
You die.

>>17376291
They don't let you take the meat for some dumb reason. I hit a moose on the freeway a couple years back, totaled my car, and the moose instantly died. Police showed up and wouldn't let me take it.

Next day I drove by and somebody had cut off the hind quarters. Dead of winter in northern Canada so it was all frozen by then.

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Are there any indian chief anons here?

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Went for a nice chill.ride with my dad today. Where did you ride today DBT?

>>17376032
>>17376083
>>17376045
that's fucking hardcore - good 2 hear you're alive

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>>17376853
To the last final of the year, then the Honda dealership. They're looking for a shop assistant, and seemed impressed when I rolled up in this rainstorm.

>>17376853
140 miles to have lunch with my biker aunt I haven't seen in like 17 years.

>>17376853
About a 100 miles around farmlands, smelled like shit but I found some neat roads.

>>17376853
From the garage to my friends place after I got it inspected

>>17376845
because they don't want people to basically hunt deer with a beater truck and a huge bull bar on the front.

So are there any decent touring bikes out there that you can put together with luggage and all for less then $15k?

>>17376973
Victories dude. At the dealership today they were all $6k off. Considered one myself

>>17376983
>$6k off
That´s quite a big chunk off, makes me a little suspicious

>>17376973
There are, but you'd be way better off buying used.

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there's somebody near where I live building a bike around a pic related.
why do people do this?

>>17376983
>>17376990
I thought Victory was dead and buried? Dealers are just clearing remaining stock.

>>17377005
That's a waste of an excellent engine.

>>17376852
Yes

>>17377015
then that really only begs the question further.

does it actually make a bike as fast as expected or just a death machine?

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>>17377005
No idea. Have another.
(that rear tyre)

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>>17377031

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so if I drink 25 cups of green tea a day I'll never crash my motorcycle?

>>17377025
I talked to one last night, actually got one today. Wanted to ask where the key went since it's keyless, but I just found out it's a steering lock

whats the FASTEST FUCKING BIKE on the market

>>17377050
You'll crash. Just won't die. Split in two horizontally, begging for more green tea

>>17377054
suzuki ninja h2r
suzuki gsx-r 1300 hayabusa

>>17377054
the Vmax

>>17377059
>suzuki ninja h2r
kawasaki ninja h2r
I have brought shame upon my famiry

>>17377053
Lol. Congrats. Did they show you the trick to starting it without the fob?

You're a brave man with the flat black. If be worried about every lil scratch showing

>>17377068
I thought the kawabusa was faster than the actual busa

>>17377069
No they didn't show me that wtf could you walk up to any chief and just ride off? Yeah I already had to dust it off and I rode home in the rain for 30 minutes

>>17377031
related:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6bi7zocGRY
Except I think this is neat as fuck

>>17377091
Obviously the speed is insane, but, how do these things handle?

i drove a hondamatic today

very strange. would not buy

>>17377130
From what I've read, once people get used to not pulling the clutch they prefer them

>>17377109
I mean, with the Millyard it really doesn't look overly long, I'd imagine the rub would be in the seat placement and ergonomics. Dunno if the yuge pistons and crank moving would mess with handling either. Would love to try it someday, though that'll probably never happen. Honestly I'd just love to have a bike that sounds similar a legit radial warbird.

>>17377145
>radial warbird
Yes please

Also

Aircraft engine on two wheels when??

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Who here B A N D I T
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D
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>>17375768
ive been found!

yeah either of the two

i said decent deal cause guys on /o/ hate it whe peoe get shit from theyre parents for free for whatever rraspm

>>17377084
Lol, nah. Thers a code to put in. Call um and have um explain it.

Congrats and can't wait to hear your review on it

390 Duke a good bike?

>>17377214
>whatever rraspm
fucking gooks

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>>17377175
Superior fz is superior.

>>17377134
i could not get used to not pulling the clutch!

and not engine braking was pretty weird too

>>17377243
ew what the fuck is that bike on the left?

that headlight just gave me AIDS

>>17377231
Relatively for a 300
It's still a poo in loo scooter

>>17377231
It's the best sub-500 but how much can you really polish a turd?

Baird where the fuck are you? Tell me how you like your 701. Seriously considering getting one vs a Hypermotard. You ever do long rides on it? How is it on highway/long distance? I toured on a G650XCountry so I hope the Husky can do it in spades.

>>17377227
So far it's scared the shit out of me pulling the throttle all the way back, it's every bit of an upgrade from the scout. Are you the anon with the cream white one? I found the pin on my key tag, I'll ride up and have them show me

>>17377263
Baird is gay and has aids

>>17377289
That may be but I fucking love his bike.

>>17377263
Neither the 701 or the hyper are good tourers
Both are uncomfy and have way too tight service intervals

>>17376273
So slower, heavier, and outdated?
Ok then

>>17377263
hypermotard would definitely be better for distance riding, the 701 is pretty much just a big dirtbike.

Neither is ideal for touring though, but I'm guessing that's not all you want them for, just to have the ability?

>>17377175
thic

>>17376599
A 98-99 DR350SE is literally unbeatable: dead reliable, great off-road, enough power for te freeway. But finding one in good condition at a good price is getting really difficult.

Older DR350SE/SE's can be brought to that standard by subbing the front suspension and rear wheel off a later dirt model.

The DRZ is really hampered by only 5 speeds. There is a wide-ratio gearset available but it's pricy iirc. Also the engine isn't as durable as the 350's, although it should be good if you really stay on top of preventive maintenance.

The WR250 street model is the other option for a true all-rounder. You won't want to do longer-distance highway rides, but it will get up to highway speed with room to pass when needed. Even used they are really pricy though (but if you want to buy new they really hold their value).

The other 250s really don't have the legs for the highway, although there are 300+ bore kits for the KLX that will get you there if you want to tempt it.

The DR650 really isn't good off-road except on dirt/logging roads, but the best option if you're a fat guy. The XR650 is a good option if you're stupid tall. The KLR is a joke off the highway, and pretty shit on.

>>17377451
None of those shit tier bikes have enough top speed for the highway except the 650

Gtfo

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>>17377059
It's always been a 2 bike list.
>face when Blackbird got bumped off.
>>17376973
VFR. 800 or 1200 if you snag the 12 used.
Alternately, the previous VFR800 is the same bike, with shittier suspension and less computers.

>>17377486
Post bike

>>17377486
You're a moron.

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>>17377249
Fz8.

The headlight is aids

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>>17377496
Way wrong picture...

>>17377249
>>17377513
I don't think it's that bad. At least it's not the fz-09 / fz-10

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>>17376032
Magna parts are hard to find anon, but glad you are ok.

>>17377513
looks good from the side but straight on it's ridiculous

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>>17377243
FZ best overall bike

>>17377541
I plan on FZ07 soon

>>17377541
I want to ride my buddies, it looks fun. That rear tire is huge.

>>17377524
>>17377537
I like a round headlight but that's just me.

>>17377500
You enjoy semen pumped into your sphincter

>>17377550
Good comeback.
Sure showed me

>>17377545
bucket headlights are better than the droopy dogshit on almost all the naked bikes these days

How do I mount my phone on a sport bike? I have a ram x-mount thing but nowhere to attach the ball.

>>17377553
>Response

Internet working as intended

>>17377569
But didnt the response from here
>>17377550
actually work as intended?
Seems like
>>17377486
>>17377550
Mr. Nobike child got btfo

>>17377486
650 is where you get into *comfortable* highway cruising, but you're giving up a huge amount of off/bad-road capability and confidence.

The bikes I mentioned will all cruise bat 110km/ 65mph which is what you *need* for the highway. I didn't say they'd be speeding at 80mph and passing everyone on the road.

>>17377578
Lol

You're not god just because you say it doesn't make it so

Stay delusional

>>17377597
Stay btfo kid.

>>17377249
>>17377243
>>17377513
I...

I actually want that bike *because* of the headlight. What's wrong with me?

>>17377596
What sort of spineless shit tier city/backwater you commute to?

If you're not going 80 where I work people are blowing by you.

NOT FAST ENOUGH

>>17377558
Agreed
>>17377602
It means you enjoy things

>>17377596
..I'd note also that the DR650 and KLR are lacking in ground clearance (as wet sump 'dirt bikes') and really aren't even up to heavily potholed paved roads. You're guaranteed to bottom-out often on those bikes. The XR650 is a lot better but as noted it's TALL.

>>17377623
Wut about a tr650

>>17377618
Then you need a bigger bike.
Like 2cyl bike.
Kys for being so stupid though

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>>17377618
Getting passed is the worst possible scenario. How will everyone around know the size of your penis, if you're not doing 100 in a 60?


A 250 is fine. This butthurt is a manifestation of fear.

>>17377662
I have a 2 cylinder bike

Do you have to try hard to be this retarded or does it come naturally?

>>17377665
And it's a 250

Two stroke

It'll bury the 180 km/hr speedo with ease

Come back when you move to a non shit tier location where people don't drive like they've got Ms Daisy in the back

>>17377675
How would i know that?
Its obviously not a BIG enough 2cyl.

Fucking idiot

>>17377682
>250 2stroke
>180km/hr
Hahahahahahahahagagagagagagabjdnfkdnfbwkakbdbebd

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>being so slow that you can't even keep up with traffic on the I-5
Lmao when will bikelets ever learn

>>17377684
Nvm

It's obvious you can't fix stupid

Please never procreate

>>17377270
Sorry, dinner and a bit of hoodrat mudding popped up.

And yea. I'm the guy with the cute pearl colored one

>>17377545
Not terribly big. I'm about to get a +2R -1F sprocket change here pretty soon for some dank whoolies 24/7.

>>17377690
Google suzuki rgv 250 genius

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>>17377693
Yesterday I passed everything I came across...

>>17377695
Post bike

>>17377729
Since you own an old, unreliable, rare bike.
Post it

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>>17377690
My 250 4 Stroke goes 190kmh. deal with it

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>>17377168
you rang? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFGy-A68_vY

or if you just want to hear the exhaust note https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu_gS-KuxKk

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>>17377822
Those 2 posts are the same guy...

The average IQ of these threads has dropped dramatically of late

>>17377729
>>17377855
And a 4cyl can do that in 2nd gear

>>17377855
>190kmh
What's that like 50mph? That's not even high enough for most country roads kek

>>17377869
It is summer my dude

>>17377869
>reading comprehension
Idiot

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>>17377875
But it is a 4cylinder motor friend.
>>17377878
lmao with the quality of roads in rural Upsidedownland you really don't want to go faster

>>17377878
Def too fast to go butts to nuts 2 up on a bike for sure

>tfw you do 140 miles to have lunch with a relative you haven't seen in over a decade
>later you go out and just cruise another 40 miles around the cities, seeing lots of other bikers and getting dem head nods
>but then you go past the spot you hit Mr. Bun-Bun the other night and get depressed
>and your 250 can't pop wheelies to deal with the feelies
>but then you get gyros and a 40, and everything is ok again

Today has been quite the roller coaster.

>>17377927
>tfw perfectly good bike
>tfw nowhere to go

>>17377175
does gsx650f count?

>>17377623
I have a couple of buddies that just got back from riding from California to the tip of South America and back on pretty much stock DR650s, beside tires, one broke a clutch cable.

>can't handle potholes.

Jesus fuck nobike.

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What have you purchased for your baiku recently dbt? Just bought led turn signals and a 16t front sprocket, gonna get some meme angle eye headlights too so i can replace my current failed abortion of a headlight

>>17378153
>buying things for a worthless bike
Wew

>>17378153
New chain and sprocket set, arriving tomorrow. Gonna be house sitting at my folks place for a few weeks, will have dad's workshop all to myself. Gonna strip her down for a full cleaning and checkout, may even have the frame sandblasted and powder coated.

>>17378153
Gas

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I just found out these things are going for 10k...
for fucks sake my buddy sold his 2012 gsx-r 1000 for 8k just a few weeks ago.
>world class chassis
>merica
>unique
>180hp v-twin
>showa suspension
whats not to like besides parts becoming an issue in the future

>>17378207
>whats not to like besides parts becoming an issue in the future

>what are 3d printers.

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>>17378157
>Imblying there isnt a 1000% meme tax on my bike
Post bike

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>>17378216
yes, and seriously though, why the fuck would anyone pay 16-20k for the rest of the supersport crowd. Yeah no IMU or fancy electronics ohlins but who tf cares

>>17378179
Nice, what bike?

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>>17378228
Also /DBT/ since im posting, lurker...
Should i sell this (best 500cc honda and suzi btfo)....
Or re spring the front and track it once i get leathers.

Naw son, check it out.
Tiers:
>God
BMW
Ducati
Moto Guzzi
>Good
Honda
KTM
Suzuki
Kawasaki
>OK
Yamaha
Triumph
>You're on your own here
Indian
>absolute shit forever never buy these
Harley Davidson

This is confirmed for correct, right?

>>17378228
It does have some build quality and clean up issues, you can tell it's a short production run by a company that operated for less than 5 years, but yea, they're bretty fucking cool.

>>17378237
'82 CM250C Custom. Debating whether or not to order up a complete set of wheel and stem bearings and seals, or to just repack. Getting to the point I have spent more on non-essential parts for the bike than the bike itself.

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>>17378216
3d printers are passing fad.
everything made with them is shit quality compared with products made with other methods and it is not even faster in a lot of cases.
lets take for an example a 3d printed motorcycle.
it can only do like 10kmh and would probably snap if you went over a bump on it.

>>17377623
DR is dry sump

>>17378224
you own an rm250 too though they have like the cheapest parts of all bikes and they break often, i bet you replaced something on that recently.

>>17378249
Indian is pretty ok anon

>>17378258
In the case of shit that's going to almost impossible to find, it'll pretty much be the only option he has.


Its not as if the plastics have to be sturdy, any metal parts can be CNC'd

That was the point Sperglord.

>>17378249
>Yamaha
>OK
lol, but yet you put Suzuki in good

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>>17377012
Don't know about other dealers, but I just bought one and the salesman said they will keep getting new shipments in for a little while. Probably because they only sell victories and are helping clear out inventory from other dealers.

>>17376973
Anyways, yes there are great deals on them right now, can get a cross country for around 12k and magnum for about 15. I think visions are around 12k also if you are gay.

>>17378207
there isn't much of an aftermarket for them, so you are out of luck for a lot of little mods and spare parts

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>>17378153
new battery. may also order a new main jet and needle and sprockets to lower the gearing (replace 14/50 with 13/53) because i'm a slowfag innawoods. oh and maybe some heat shield tape to keep the engine heat out of the gas tank

>>17378300
Thats a cute cruiser buddy

>>17378258
>tfw one day they'll come up with some wacky shit that allows you to make injection molding quality plastic in your garage

Dumb Q... Just realized that there is not really a drum on the wheels of my CM250C, The brake shows just press against the wheel hub itself. Is the wheel considered a wearing component, or should it not be expected to wear out over the typical lifespan of the bike?

>>17378298
>>17378270
Naw son, check it out.
Tiers:
>God
BMW
Ducati
Moto Guzzi
>Good
Honda
KTM
Yamaha
Kawasaki
>OK
Suzuki
Indian
Triumph
>absolute shit forever never buy these
Harley Davidson

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>>17378153
Gunna pay a shop $900 tonight to work over my head and make me a big bore kit with a machined piston.
I need to find a new headlight entirely, thinking about going full A D V E N T U R E with a Baja Designs headlight.

>>17378381
Copypasta edit as needed.

>>17378381
>bmw
One of these days ill have a sweet gs1200 adventure for those long trips to the local cafe.

>>17378266
The DR350 is dry sump oil-in-frame but the DR650 is wet sump.

>>17378274
a CNC machine is not a 3d printer.

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>>17378267
The only thing i have replaced on the rm in the year and a half ive owned it are fork seals, a crank seal and a clutch cable. All of that was done last year. Needs new rear pads now though too. Its an almost 30 year old motocross bike of course stuff is going to start wearing down
Care to post your superior expensive bike that requires no maintanance?

>>17378384
just get a cyclops bulb or squadron light to put in the housing since its crap with the halogen

>>17378314
450 should still do 140-150kmh with 13/52, you doing 150kmh in the woods? the fucking madman

>>17378384
The basic Baja Designs 55/60W halogen DOT approved headlight is garbage. Light output is 10x worse than the stock DRZ headlight.
Their other lights are not suitable for road use.

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>>17378421
my bike blew up around this time last year and requires constant maintenance because lolktm

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>>17378384
Nice, i thought you decided to part it out? Fixing it for your gf now though i suppose

>>17376852
Beautiful machine ruined by Darth Vader cosplay. Wtf were you thinking?!

>>17378428
It sees a little bit of road use where I may need to cruise down the road at ~60mph to get to the trails. It does this at a really comfortable low rpm with stock gearing and should still be moderate enough with 13/53.

>>17378425
don't. That's nigger tier lighting and scatters the light fucking everywhere with no controlled beam. shit for down-road projection and shit for everyone around you. Also his housing is already smashed

>>17378446
Vader wasnt flat black silly anon.

>>17378428
rereading that I'm thinking maybe you misunderstood what I was saying. I'm gearing it lower because I never got past 3rd gear with stock gearing. this way I'll be lugging less and have to work the clutch less when I'm going a snail's pace

>>17378456
pay attention champ
i told him to get a cyclops or squadron for the BD housing, the cyclops is on its 4th or 5th gen that actually throws a proper beam and has shrouds to control the light unlike the chinkshit units.

>>17378492
didn't know the cyclops light was still evolving. I bought one early last year and it didn't play well with the BD reflector so I took it out

>>17378247
What is that, a naked sport? looks nice but the fender and fairings could do with a custom job to match the aesthetic engine block.

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>>17378515
is kawasakis version of a gs500, basically a poor mans z400x back in the day.

>>17378432
I'm talking about the big ass 8" Race Light.
>>17378440
Basically, and for a dirt bike.

>>17378564
i hope you get ran the fuck over by one of the drivers you blind, then ticketed for it. those lights are retardedly expensive too

>>17378556
Zephyr is supposed to be a retro bike though

>>17378207
>dated
>no electronics
>no dealer support
>you can buy a s1krr for $10k

>>17378689
>no dealer support
Thats where ur wrong kiddo

>>17378628
still a better bike in every single way though

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>>17377954
GS1200 is a Suzuki anon.

>>17378746
It clearly says BMW

I lost the little thingamijig that opens my keyless gas cap. I've been making do with a swiss army knife but It's scratching the cap. What's a good replacement?

>>17378847
A new gas cap.

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Have a cry into your beer, then post your Dad's bike, faggots.
https://youtu.be/2XXPGE0klmc

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>>17378950
Part deux;
https://youtu.be/QwyddljZ650

>>17378950
81 Yamaha XS1100 with a sidecar

>>17378964
Holy shit. A sappy sentimental ad that actually felt good. American ad firms completely BTFO

>>17378950
He had an 81 CR500, sat for so many years, but the day before I get back with plans to restore it he gives it away.
Has a cbr10rr thats down and he plans to fix it and track it, but it'll never happen.
Now he dailys a zx14r

>>17378964
holee fark I want a slow retro 4cyl now. Honda makes the best bikes. I love the little things like Chrome on the bolts.
Pity no USD forks.

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>>17378950
his bike is p nice if not that good to ride.

>>17379062
Yeah, the 90 bhp liter is a little too period correct...

>>17379092
I mean if you just want to putt around and enjoy the sound of the motor at all revs without risking your licence than nothing wrong with that. I wouldn't mind revving the piss out of it.
I maintain that gold USD forks and LED indicators would really be a big improvement on it.

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>>17373635
I'm going to sleep, /dbt/, but I'm new to motorcycles and sort of attracted to the zero SR as the bike I'll use when I'm more comfortable with the hobby.

It's expensive, heavy, doesn't make much noise if any, and has no gears. But I still think it's awesome. Is there a reason no one here seems to be interested aside from the list I comprised?

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>>17375953
Sweet jesus that road looks nice.

>>17379149
range anxiety

>>17379149
Range. 500 miles is a regular day.

>>17379160
I have a duke 390 now (first bike) with horrible range too and it doesn't really bother me, but I can get gas anywhere after all.

I have charging stations at work so I'm not really concerned about it but I guess I couldn't go on super long trips without much planning.

>>17379149
I see them around delivering food in Brisbane Australia. Range is a bit of a concern I suppose, but less of a concern as time goes on. Apparently they're modular so with improvement on batteries you can buy a new one and slot it in and get more range/power. They should get better as they age, over the life of ownership.

>>17379160
my KTM 690 Enduro had a shit range for a car (and most bikes) of about 190kms. But that never mattered for commuting. The issue with electric vehicles is it takes longer to charge, so you have to keep topping it up, or be smart when you charge it.

>>17379167
That's the crux of the situation. Charging is too slow for more than 1/day on tour. 2/day as a commuter.

>>17379174
>>17379167
the difference between those two is if you happen to lose track of time, you can stop in a gas station.

I don't know of any gas station you want to hang out at for 10 hours to charge your vehicle to go 80 miles

Would a 2000 F4I in good condition be okay for starting into sportbikes? I know 600s are usually too big, but the f4i is 270lbs dry, while the bike i started on (03 Night Train) is a 725+ pound 1450cc. Obviously the power is different, but would I be petrified of it?

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>tfw you wanna go for a night ride, but walk outside see this and think maybe someone laid down a curse.

Literally all over my front door

>>17379229
600 being too big isn't about weight, it's about power. The more power you have the easier you can get yourself into more trouble than you know how to handle. Buy a used 300, beat on it for a year then sell it for the price you bought it.

What kind of boots do you guys wear?

>>17379289
I wear vans

>>17379289
Daytona Roadstar GTX

>>17379283
I understand that, but the very first motorcycle I ever rode was a 1450cc HD. I'm sure that is more powerful than a 300cc sportbike...

>>17379283
Retard he literally said it wasn't his first bike and 300s are shit

>>17379283
On top of that, a 2016 CBR300 makes 30.5 HP, I started with 63. Albeit 300 pounds heavier...

>>17379325
F4i is fine
Definitely less powerful than anything recent, while being heaps more comfy

>>17379329
Yeah, refer to this as well
>>17379334
What'd you think? Would I be fine?

>>17379336
Upright posture was what got me interested. I'm not looking to kill myself going 186, I just want something I can ride comfortably. I originally wanted a sport-touring style bike

>>17379344
Looking at the specs a KTM RC390 has a pretty similar power to weight ratio. But I'd say so long as you aren't a complete paste eater, you should be fine on a F4I. You might want to look at something like an early-mid 2000s VFR 800 as well. Sportbikes are going to feel pretty uncomfortable coming from a cruiser, and the Viffer should be a bit less harsh. The VTECH is a bit awful, but you can get used to it.

>>17379348
VFRs fit my profile, however my budget is like $2200. I only saw one, whereas I saw literally heaps of F2/3/4's. Do you know how they are dependability wise? I can find a lot about hondas, but I couldn't find much for VFRs. Thanks for the advice m8, want to make sure my dad doesn't have to bury me

Should I?

https://mohave.craigslist.org/mcy/6138999543.html

>>17379361
Valve adjustments are a bit of a bitch because of the VTEC, but other than that, I wouldn't say they're much different than the other hondas reliability-wise.

>>17379180
Electric bikes are for squirrel squeezing queers who should be killed

>>17379149
I decided against it, you'll be disappointed in the gains in range they'll get within 2-3 years on the next revision.

I ended up buying a Hypermotard SP for a little less than they max range SR. Looks and sounds sexy as fuck too. Next generation I'll go electric.

What's the most meme bike right now? Asking for a friend.

>>17379417
This, until batteries get better electric anything is just a gimmick.

>>17379149
They are fun, but not for long.

Friend of mine bought one but grew tired of it quickly and resold it after 2 months.

So much of motorcycling, at least to many, is the symbiosis with the machien. That just seems absent in the electro bikes

>>17379427
your mum because the whole town rides her

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>http://newatlas.com/mv-agusta-rvs-1-brutale-dragster/50020/#gallery
>new Brutale 800
It's fucking beautiful.

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>>17379445
>only 95 being built

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>tfw stuck in bulgaria for 3 weeks without baiku

At least this is waiting for me at home

>>17379445
It looks fucking retarded.
>those tires with that suspension travel

>>17379464
>3 weeks in gypsygaria
F

>>17376853
Loop around central Washington to meet the lady for lunch. Dude in Wenatchee kept following me and taking pictures of me. Was weird.

>>17379452
And they still wont sell all of them

>>17379452
>>17379445
>bike is beautiful on its own
>looks retarded with a rider
Every time.

>>17379384

After patrolling the Mojave, you almost wish for a nuclear winter.

Really can't decide between the VFR 800 or the Sprint ST 1050.

VFR 800 is actually a it heavier than the 1050, has worse mpg but I reckon it would have more smiles per miles. Also a good deal cheaper than a 1050, and has that legendary Honda reliability. My local independent dealer is also a Honda mechanic so that would be good for me.

The 1050 is lighter, a bit better on fuel, more powerful with a higher top speed. Apparently its more comfy too and better for pillion.

Both look sexy as fuck.

I am so torn.

>>17379705
Forget the numbers, get the one you like more.
I'd get the Viffer.

>>17374176
the cb500x

>>17375763
>Wait, really?
no
don't believe anything you read here.

>>17379705
Sprint

The VFR is just a neutered 90s sportbike with vtec tacked on and a reinforced subframe. The 1998-01 models are overbuilt because honda is so shit that prior VF*s ate cams for breakfast, and they wanted to regain their reputation for reliability. Too bad they overlooked the possibility for the R/R to overheat and overvolt the system (same on the VTR).

VFR = memebike for engine noise freaks to listen to
Sprint = a good motorcycle for people who ride motorcycles

>>17379283
>how to start on a 600:
>Don't crank the throttle within viewing distance of a corner
>stay in a high gear until you git gud
>remember more RPMs = more power (exponentially)
>live

That was easy

>>17377897
Mackay?

GROM

well

>>17375763
This bike is an alternative to ninja 300 but with more roost.

I have a crisis again.
I want new bike.
Should I sell Dr650 and get a new bike or should I keep it and still get a new bike?

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>>17379476
>Dude in Wenatchee
Meth is a hell of a drug.

Looking forward to riding from Seattle to Spokane this weekend and camping on state land.

>>17380044
Why not keep it, buy a new bike, and then sell it if need be?

>dbt STILL allowed on /o/
keep it on /toy/ seriously you fucking shits

>>17378950
Dad has a 1999 1200 sportster custom. It's not a custom that's just the model. The funny thing is, before I was born and while I was a kid, he turned all his bikes into choppers, but this one he's kept stock and refuses to mod. He's in his 60s though so maybe he just wants something he can rely on.

INB4 then why'd he by a harley? Kill yourselves.

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>>17380088
no gs500 detected

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2bh

>>17380088
>he cant afford a bike the post

>>17380315
>he can't afford a car the post

>>17380318
>implying i don't own a car and multiple bikes

>>17380088
Why would we pay more to go slower?

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>>17380215
>gs500

Not sure who started this meme bike but to me the gs500 only signifies extreme poverty and lack of cash in its riders pocket.

>>17380348
>cheap
>reliable
>air cooled
>cheap
>p twin
>cheap
>maintenance is dead simple
>cheap
>cheap

>>17380348
It's just objectively the best beginner bike.

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>>17380380
>cheap
>ugly
>cheap
>ugly
>cheap
>ugly

Just like all gs500 owners.

Were you guys afraid when you first rode your motorcycle?

>>17380403
post bike

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>>17380348
>gs500 only signifies extreme poverty and lack of cash

(You)

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>>17380418
No, I was on the first time I rode in the rain though.

>>17380418
Yes, it was a 250 2 stroke and i went across a field and back then called it a day

>>17380418
No, I respected the machine, had gear and had educated myself beforehand.

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morning /dbt/

>>17380418
probably. i was 5 or 6 i think.

>>17380418
Nope. Just tooled around a quiet neighborhood on a test drive the way after I passed by BRC.

Now the first time I took it out into the busy 40mph road in front of my apartment, and the first time I took it on the highway, those are different stories.

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>>17380418

Yes. I was 5 and couldn't even reach the foot controls. Motorcycles don't scare me anymore, though.

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>>17380476
Mornin'!

>tfw your happy clean baiku just rolled 14k, and you rolled 2k without becoming dedz

>>17380418
First time I rode was in the MSF course. It wasn't bad at all. They went through baby steps to teach everyone. First time I rode in traffic though was pretty fuckin scary. I just bought my first bike and had to get it from my buddies house to mine. I had never gone faster than 20 before and I had to go on the interstate, then it started raining and I had to drive over those metal grate bridges they put down alongside bridge construction. Those fuckers still make me uneasy to this day on a bike they pull your tires all over the place

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>>17380515
These cocksuckers, for reference

test

>>17380510
>tfw brought baiku for 1k service in the rain
>baiku is now dirty and wet

>>17379705

I vote for the viffer, my 750 is the shit.

>will get maintenance loan of £5303 for doing my post grad
>have £8000 in savings as well

Should I get myself a nice expensive bike then?

There are so many 80s Goldwings in full dress for less than $2k around here... Am I missing something, or should I just grab one and be happy?

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i wanna upgrade from my drz400 to something bit faster and better for touring.
Suggestions?
Considering: xt660z, versys650, tracer 700

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When do the new models of bikes typically come out? July?

Im looking at a new GSX-R600.

>>17380634
>600
>not superior 750

>>17380628
tracer 700 is an amazing bike if you can afford it.

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does /dbt like?

>>17377878
>120
i wasnt expecting you to be that stupid

>>17380714
i looked at buying one once long ago. all i know about it.

>>17380770
>>17380770
>>17380770
>>17380770
>>17380770

>>17380613
I've always been curious why older Goldwings are so cheap for such a lot of bike. I get that they're probably all high mileage, but still, if you know what you're doing and can work on your own bike I don't see what could be so bad

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>>17379160
>>17379163
>>17379169
>>17379180
>>17379210
>>17379423
Thanks anons.

>>17376427
Literally because it has two cylinders.

It is easier to say a Parallel Twin to refer to a Engine with two cylinders in one bank.

Or a V twin than a to say an engine with each cylinder in it's own bank and angle between the banks of less than 180 degrees.

Or a horizontal twin/boxer twin to refer to an engine with each cylinder in its own bank, with an angle between the banks equal to 180 degrees.