[Daily Bike Thread - /dbt/]

First for good crash
https://youtu.be/-PxCQOoos74

>>17678860
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpdZgypOPdA&feature=youtu.be&t=31m1s

>>17678873
Can someone explain this meme to me?

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>>17678879
It's like /jp/'s flanfly

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>>17678879
It is a sad man on a grom

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>want to buy big boy bike
>about to walk away from a job i technically haven't worked at since Wednesday but have kept going to

>>17678884
>>17678887
Is it because the Grom is considered a shit bike or something? I think it looks kinda cute.

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>>17678891
I dont know

But groms are fucking awesome and I would get one if I wasnt broke

>>17678887
>hi vis gear
>obese
>yoga mat
LEL
E
L

>>17678889
Sounds like you're getting played.

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Anyone want to fap to suzuki goddess together with me?

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Does anyone custom make these types of fairings? I'd pay some good shekels for one.

I know theres dudes who make gay cafe ones but I want one of these 80s, double headlight ones

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>>17678905
My dude.

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post'em

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>>17678905
Too bad suzukis are not the best bikes.

(#1 yamaha)
(#2 suzuki)

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Done.

Got some cum on my sneakers but w/e

>>17678929
That's all fair and well.

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>>17678920

>>17678934
How the fuck would you clean that

>>17678937
with fire

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>>17678920

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>>17678856
>tfw no horned helmet, /fit/ body, and liter katana

>>17678942
>tfw no baiku waifu

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>tfw still 3k idle

>>17678889
Is that anchovies and powdered sugar

>>17678856
>manga
I have a berserk and fma tattoo.
Does that count?

>>17679100
kys my dude

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>>17678920

>>17679100
That not nearly moe enough

>>17679116
Thats very edgy of you, friend. :D

>>17678988
so fix it

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>>17678920

>>17678860
im speechless

do all americans ride like this?

>>17679147
So far I've tried hunting air leaks and cleaning carburetor. Didn't do shit.
I'll try next weekend again.

>>17678860
that's embarrassing

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>>17679192

That's the next bike I want. It's so fucking sexy.

>>17679229
you set the idle airscrew?
how about the actual idle adjustment?
verified its closing down all the way?

>>17678898

That's a ground mat for camping you soft urban faggot

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>When you are out riding exploring some trails and you encounter this massive son of a bitch, pissed that you disturbed his lunch.

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Just picked up a new scout

rate em

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>>17678898

>yoga mat

>>17679316

If someone told me they toalled their bike by charging and subsequently crashing into a bull that was trying to stare him down I wouldn't have any criticisms

>>17679288
Throttle stop screw does nothing. Maybe it's fucking broken because I don't see it moving the throttle cables at all.
I've drilled open pilot mixture screw but didn't try to set it insane rich yet.

>>17679341
The bull's probably 400kg
A goldwing would outmatch it

>>17679348

But would it be rideable afterwards?

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>>17679341

>Explaining to your insurance agent that you wrecked your bike because a bull was staring you down and you ain't no fag
>insurance agent's face when

>>17679361
I mean
It's all steel vs meat

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>>17678920

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>>17679247
I know, I miss her everyday ;-;

>>17679344
id start with making sure the slide can actually close all the way down before dicking with other stuff.
you made any airbox or exhaust changes?

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>>17678920

>>17679367

Don't underestimate meat, man, especially at a relative velocity of >50mph

>>17679319
That's no Scout friendo.

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This was my first. A TS75 2-stroke panty dropper. Get back ladies, it's a pic.

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>>17678920
Some of the dirt might or might not be poop as a result of >>17679316

>>17679375
I didn't make any changes to intake or exhaust.
Wait a second, the slide is supposed to close all the way? Completely? It didn't do it, there was an almost deliberate cutout in the slide, it left a pretty large opening! How big should there opening for air be when the throttle is fully closed?

Thanks for your support, by the way.

>tfw living check to check
>budget for 2 paydays a month
>get paid three times next month
>also just pulled out my vacation pay

Just got new dunlop roadsmart 3s, going to get me a new a revit jacket too. #yolo

>>17678860
Looks like a BASM ride.

>>17679229
Replace the O-ring on the fuel screw nigger.

>>17679457
I've actually replaced the whole thing so that the screw would stick out. Came with new o-ring, spring and washer. Didn't help. But at least I can adjust it.

>>17679361

> be 5, ask grandfather if I can ride his cow
> he says yes
> lead it over to rope swing and do a perfect tarzan onto it's back
> full ride is 8 seconds, I made it .008 nano seconds
> while sobbing tell grandpa " you said I could ride that cow
> he deadpans, " you did "

>>17679463
are you sure you put the parts in the right order?

And I assume you've dialed back the idle speed screw already?

>>17679509
Yes, the ring, then washer, then spring.
Procycle gave me a picture so I don't fuck up.

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>>17678934
Serious question, /dbt/, why are most of these idiots attracted to Suzuki of all brands?
Is it because they are cheap? Because you can buy one without a down payment?

I don't get it.

I could enjoy the brand despite it's shortcomings but this just kills it for me.

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Busas are granny bikes

>>17679534
Because cheap idiots will buy cheap shitty bikes.
Then sperge about it

>>17679534
0 down and was the fastest bike until the h2r came out

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Welcome to the future
Man, machine, and fusion

Honda Bulldog WHEN

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>>17679534

BUSA BRO

>>17679344
There's a knob that adjusts idle, and there is the fuel mixture screw. Fuck around with them

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Find a flaw

>>17679804
Wide

>>17679804
If you look really closely you can see it a boxer engine.

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>>17679804
Its really heavy for something best used as a sidestand.

At least you can use it on either side.

>>17679804
>Insert picture of whichever bike this is attached to.

There, anon, found it.

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XR100R is love
XR100R is life

>>17679761
I'll try that, anon, but I have a feeling that it won't go well.

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>>17678905
Do you have skype? ;)

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I can tell google to navigate somewhere (or whatever) now using my bluetooth speakers/microphone while driving. How awesome is that.

>>17679927
can you ask google navigate you back to rddit, faggit?

just kidding. i love you, anon.

Are expensive wheel stripes better than cheap china ones?

Or a I an idiot for buying 40$ rim tape?

>>17679964
Yes to both

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>>17679964
I've not tried either, but I'm inclined to say that you're an idiot why the fuck did you spend $40 on electrical tape?

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>>17679964
Pic related

Saw the XTREME INTENSITY branding and couldnt resist

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>>17679973
For the XTREME INTENSITY

Anybody use these ones though? I remember some anon in last thread said he dropped coin on some good ones and they were worth it. Not sure if it was these ones or not though.

>>17679997
That's not what I thought you meant when you said rim tape.
I thought it was the stuff that does inside to protect the tube.

whats worse for you guys

riding in the summer heat? (90 degrees Fahrenheit)

or

riding in the rain

I've only ridden in the rain once and it was okay but I hate summer riding with a passion.

>>17680032
Riding in the rain for sure.
At least when it's hot your tires have good grip

Eurofag here, i'm 18 and looking to buy a bike. It has to be >=125 ccm because of the government.
What bike should i get?
Also please no Grom.

>>17680056
CB 500
Meme answer: GS 500

>>17680056
Wr125

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>>17680056
Do you have cb400sf's there?

>>17680032
Riding in the snow, in the dark, on a relatively active (neither empty not busy) freeway.
By far the worst experience I've had on a motorcycle.

>>17680059
>>17680075
Thats not 125 cubic centimeters or under.
It has to be A1 Legal or the police takes it.

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>>17680082
>riding in the snow

>>17680082
>just enough traffic to hit you if you crash and make you go sortof fast
>not enough traffic to keep snow blown off the road

Sounds terrifying desu

>>17680085
>= means "greater or equal to"

>>17679974
>>17679997
>tfw illegal in nazi germany
>like anything else that remotely looks cool

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>>17680056
I really wish they sold these in the US

>>17679997
Is it seriously THIS glowy?

>>17680056
>>17680085
> >=125 ccm
> 125 centimeters or under.
Make up your mind anon. You are confusing us.

>>17680089
Because snow was falling from the sky. It can't be helped.

>>17680091
You are completely right, I'm a retard.

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>>17680032
my bike is my daily driver and I would gladly suffer in the heat for the rest of my life if I never had to ride in rain again

>>17680056
Get the A2.

Seriously. 125ccm suck ass, cost a fuckton to insure and look retarded.

>>17680111
So wait 2 years?

>>17680090
That, and only things you see are darkness, bright red lights and snowflakes falling down and sticking to your face shield.

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>>17680097
Actually I was just looking on the gallery on the website, recognized a local bike on there.

Actually looks pretty XTREME judging from the guys instagram and considering this is a day shot

>>17680118
would be dope without the tramp stamps 2bqhwy

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>>17680115
Only if your from one of these cuckstates.

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>>17680118
2xtreme4me

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>>17679412
If you've got the cash to burn pick up the Sand 3 man. It's fucking unreal.

You stop paying for protection and start paying for style, comfort, and seasonality past $200-$300 but the Sand 3 gives you the best value with those more luxurious factors in mind. Drop dem bones if you can. I get nonstop compliments on the blue variant and the assymetric armor makes the fit so sweet.

>>17680082
>RIDING IN THE SNOW
>IN THE DARK

WHY
ANON
WHY

THATS WHAT CARS ARE MADE FOR

;_;

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>>17680146
Ill ride in chilly weather

Snow on the road is where I draw the line though.

>>17680146

Cars can ride any time

Bikefags btfo

>>17680097
That photo is clearly over exposed.
Its just reflective tape cut into round sections. It is only as bright as what you shine at it.

>>17680163
Snow on the road is fine.
It's the falling snow that really annoys me.
Do they make faceshield wipers for motorcycle helmets?

>>17678856
Fellow riders, some dude is trying to sell me his XR600 89. He told me it has a "Nikasil cylinder".
I could not find an answer on Bing or Google, many of my friends have no clue.
Anyone here has heard of such a thing?

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>>17680175

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>>17680175
Yes. They are not what they could be

>>17680184
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikasil

Its just a cyliner coating you get on when you rebore a cyliner so it lasts longer basically. Doesnt add more power or anything like that, I could be wrong but I think most cylinders come with nikasil plating from factory.

>>17680184
Literally first hit on
google.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikasil

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>>17680168
Git gud

>>17680208
>Opening Dave on flip up
I did this exact thing once in the snow and it was a BIG mistake.
Wiping snow with a wet glove every two seconds is nothing compared to suddenly having hundreds of snowflakes flying into your eyes and cold air making it hard to breathe.

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Never had the chance to ride a motorcycle but I'm thinking about getting my licence. Is the Honda NSR125 a good bike to start with? They're dirt cheap here and I'm tempted

>>17680032
With the right gear rain is no problem at all. You can only strip down so far for the heat and and it's still not any cooler.

>>17680235
>not making ghetto AC by drenching your t-shirt in water and wearing a mesh jacket

>>17680163
Your fz is so cute Anon
Seriously

>>17680227
It looks very cute.
It probably comes with one or more sexually frustrated carburetors.

>>17680235
As soon as temperature is above body temperature, you are fucked.

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>>17680089
Because it's fun to watch your short legged bros fall over a lot.

>>17680227
Fast for a 125, and fairly easy to work on being a single cylinder 2t. Depending on where you are parts might be hard to find and being old the bike might need alot of them.

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Gonna do an oil change for the first time by myself on baiku.
>dealer charging $270 for 4000mi service
Is hand tightening the drain bolt fine or is there a specific torque rating?

>>17680360
Not too tight is the appropriate torque.

>>17680360
Tighten with wrench to approximately it's not going to fall off.

>>17680360
there will be a specific torque spec for it. If you don't have a torque wrench and manual you can probably just estimate it by hand. They usually don't need to go that tight, just like 15 ft-lb.

>>17678942
10/10 would ride

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>driving my work car yesterday
>pull up behind some squid on a CBR600RR
>notice his rear tire looks a bit weird
>literally down to the metal threads in a 2 inch wide strip
>shit myself, consider telling him but im sure he already knows
>light turns green, he hits the throttle
>rear tire gets a bit loose and wiggles side to side
>chops the throttle, hits it again, and rides away
>mfw

>>17680360
Australia strikes again!

>>17680382
Thanks, is it the same for the oil filter?
Also is K&N a good filter or should I go OEM?

>>17680092
In which Germany do you live? Rim strips are legal, if the reflection isn't to bright

>>17680433
I invested in a K&N and must say, that the engine and air intake sound got manlier. But you won't profit from better airflow if you don't have an empty exhaust. If the price is right, take the K&N, the sound is really a little bit better, but the stock one does the same job

>>17680433
K&Ns are good, just don't fall for the meme tax if they're way more expensive, they're not that good. And just get it nice and snug with your hand, don't use a wrench. Also don't double O-ring it.

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>>17680188
>rain swipes on a summer mesh glove

>>17680494
>>17680498
They're about $5 cheaper than OEM so I guess it's a good deal. Thanks bros.

do I get new rear tyre before long trip (5000km) despite them still having 2mm~ tread, or do I get a new one mid trip?

>>17680433
K&N is fine, so is HiFlow.

If you are not used to working on your bike, get a small 1/4 inch drive torque wrench from Harbor Frieght and use it. the $20 you spend on it can save you $100 when you have to pay a professional to instal a timecert in your case cause you stripped it.

>>17680517
Are you taking the wheel off the bike yourself, or would you just take the bike to a shop mid trip.
The jew in me says do it mid trip, if you can get the tire at the same price that is.

>>17680200
It could have come from the factory with a nikasil cylinder. Its better than a chrome lined cylinder and better than iron due to the coating being the aluminum housing.

>>17680535
When at home I take the wheel off myself, but abroad I'd let them do it.

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I want to make one of these some day

>>17680563
I would say before then.
Just cause I get charged like an extra $50US for them to take it off. Don't know how much extra you'd pay.
If I could do it, I'd change the actual tire on the wheel myself, but alas, I have not the tools.

>>17680573
now that's a cruiser

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>>17680590
Did someone say cruiser?

tfw no dr650

>>17680590
Honestly that does not look comfy

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>>17680637
XR650 > DR650

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>>17680648
XR650R>XR650L=DR650

To be more specific

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>>17680644
it looks like riding a recliner nigga, that's hella comf

Looking to get my first helmet, but I'm not sure what brand to go with. I have a KLR 250 which I plan to do 50/50 on road off road.
A lot of people are suggesting the Arai XD4 or Shoei hornet, but they go for about $800AUD which is too much for me. What can you guys suggest in the ~$400 AUD range?

I'd like to stay safe, but if the helmet is almost worth a grand I feel like I'd baby it too much.

>>17680708
My helmet was $150usd

>>17680708
Fly Trekker?

>>17680708
Either the Icon Airframe Pro or the Bell Star. I don't know if Revzilla ships to Australia but the Star is on sale in certain graphics for just about $400 AUD directly converting the USD to outback steakhouse gift cards.

>>17679247
I used to lust after the Daytona but now its the f3 for all that technology.

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Is idle speed (not mixture) throttle stop screw supposed to move the throttle position when you adjust it?
When I turn it, the lever to which cables are connected does not move at all. There's also a screw looking thing that acts as a stop, it does not turn either. Or does it adjust something else?

>>17680708
Get something in the 300 or less aud. My first helmet was 150 usd on sale and it has done the job fine. I run an icon airmada, not really what you are looking for.
If you have any local shops, try the helmet on. That way you can see/figure out what brands fit your head.
Also after use my helmet's fit got looser. So keep that in mind.

>>17680770
What carb do you have?

>>17680745
RevZilla won't ship the Bell star, but I can get the Bell MX9 for about the same price. Any major difference between them?

>>17680781
I'll have to do this. Maybe they can run me a deal if I buy some other gear.

>>17680799
I ordered a bell mx9 and immediately returned it.
1. The fit, finish and material was cheap and shit.
2. The size chart was WAY off. Way smaller than it suggests.
Ended up with FLY trekker. Much much better and fit correctly (after break in)

>>17680770
Yes. That's your idle speed adjustment.

>>17680793
BST40.

>>17680841
Do you know if it should move the part of the screw that the throttle rests on? Manual says nothing about how it works.

Since my bicycle pump has a pressure guage on it, and pedal bikes take much higher pressure than motorcycles, is there some way I can use my bike pump to check my motorcycle's tire's pressure?

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>>17680708
How the fuck you figure you'd baby a helmet. Its on your head, the only time you could damage it is when its doing its job to save your life. Unless you have a habit of dropping shit, which you shouldn't do to a helmet regardless of cost.
AGV-AX8 is in that style your looking at and a little cheaper, but you could just use a dirt helmet that's got an ECE22 sticker showing its been tested for road use.

>>17680874
Yeah if you trust the gauge

>>17680874
Nah just buy a bike with TPMS

>>17680879
>t. nobike
I bash my helmet on everything. Sometimes its in my pickup rolling around. Sometimes it hits my bars or tank when im taking my glasses off.
Shit happens. Its not like helmets never touch anything except your head.

>>17680867
yes. you should be able to see the low end throttle stop moving slightly.

Also check that your throttle cables aren't too tight. If your cables aren't returning all the way then they will hold the throttle open causing high idle.

>>17680874
If your bicycle pump has a shrader connector, then yes you can use it.
I use a mountain bike pump to air up my tires. It has a large volume of air that it pumps and goes up to 60psi.

The more I ride the more I'm realizing something

Floridian drivers aren't bad drivers
It's the stupid assholes from Ohio and the rest of the Midwest (but especially Ohio) that bumble around in rental cars that are the real terrors of the streets, but since they're in rentals they have Florida plates so they look like floridians

The oil on my bike gets hot af and expands, and in turn gets frothy because of the moving parts of the engine hitting the reservoir. I don't overfill it, it just runs really hot. How do I fix this? I don't think it's coolant mixing with oil, either.

>>17680867
I really can't see my cable move when I do it, but it definitely works.

>>17680963
perhaps you should put the oil in the bike instead of on it

Speaking if high idles. Just got my first motorised two wheeled destructive device. Is a 1500rpm idle high? It's fuel injected (BMW f650cs).

>>17680988
Nope, single cylinders, and low displacement bikes usually idle around there.

>>17680988
sounds normal. My bikes idle around 1800rpm.

>>17680998
>>17681002
Cool, thanks

>>17680988
pretty normal famalam

What's the best sports tourer on the market right now?

>>17680708
HJC DS-X1 Lander:

>>17681046
Turbo Busa

>>17681046
Grom

>>17681046
FJ09 imo

>>17681046
gsx-r750 with raised clipons

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The farmer near me was selling a functioning, well-taken care of Honda Magna from 1982 for $900. I couldn't resist, but I also just got my license, so this would be my first bike. Did I fuck up? I keep hearing 750cc is too big for a first bike.

I imagine it's like giving a lambo to a teenager: it can be fatal, or the teenager could be responsible. But mb bikes are a little different.

>>17681101
Youre fine on that thing.
Its a lazy 750. Not a sport 750. Nowhere near the same power

>>17681101
it will be fine

>>17681114
they make like 75hp, so not as bad as modern cruisers

So my roommates 1984 srx 250 is pushing 30 psi in the cylinders he's looking at upgrading to a cbr500r 2015 so him and his girlfriend can get there licenses on it, is there any other 500-600cc sports bikes dbt would recommend?

>>17681286
ninja 500
SV650
Ninja 650

>>17681286
This>>17681052

>>17681286
The cb500 engine is really boring, anything besides a gs500 would be a better option

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>>17681286
>cbr500r
>sports bike
What did he mean by this?

>>17681101
Motorcycles in general are like giving an AW11 or porsche to a teenager. They all have the same dangerous and difficult handling characteristics. And you'll probably crash at least once. Features like ABS and traction control (or poor man's tractuon control - rider mdoes) are far more important for a beginner than whether or not the bike is slow. Fast bikes only go as fast as you can twist the throttle and people really overestimate how hard you have to twist it to go fast. The dyno graphic at WOT doesn't tell you how the throttle cam goes. I didn't actually discover 100% throttle on my CBR600 for a few months, because I wasnt' trying to find it.

Buy a nice used modern bike with modern features. Something you wouldn't mind dropping once, but also something you would be proud of and happy to fix, maintain, and show up to parties on. Also don't be afraid of financing because unless you go the insurance claim route (insta-total), crash damage on bikes, especially nakeds, is usually pretty minor and consists of a bunch of five minute bolt off-bolt on fixed and $50 parts.

Get yourself a newer shiver 750 or something. But used. Mileage is good on motorcycles because they have more initial in-warranty failures than italian sportscars.

>>17681341
but the GS500 is objectively the best beginner bike

>>17681353
yeah the best thing for a beginner is the wonders and joys of carburetor maintenance and choke management

>>17681353
Not this shit again

>>17679192
Yammie pls go

>>17681353
The yamaha R6 is the best beginner bike.

>>17681379
I only got a 3rd degree booboo, no broken bones.

>>17681350
>blanket statements
morons like you...

>>17681350
>I didn't actually discover 100% throttle on my CBR600 for a few months
Lmao you pussy

How do you guys deal with a lust for more power?
I jumped on a bike with 47hp the other day and nearly died of boredom

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>>17681469
this, like not even a 4th gear highway pull, to the gulag

>>17681472
Deal with your mental issues.
I have just as much fun on my 8hp bike as my 50hp bike

>>17681472
le corner meme

>>17681486
>8hp
>bike

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>>17681521
Fuck yeah
XR100R is love

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>>17681486

Same, but they're different kinds of fun. The grom is fun for urban exploring and testing the limits of its insane maneuverability, whereas the duc provides the classic rip the throttle and tork out of there type of fun.

>>17681486
>people like different things
Revolutionary findings on dbt

>>17681570
Only the weak minded have a craving for power

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>>17681472
Bought a bike with more power

I have a half chub for zx14's, but not as an only bike so Im satisfied with this one for now.

>>17681577
Ok Yoda

>>17681577
Only the poor ride shitbikes and try to put others down for having fun on something better

>>17681604
Like i said. Power does not equal fun
Money does not dictate how much power a bike has either. Nor the amount of fun you can have.
But youre week minded and dont understand

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>>17681611
>Power does not equal fun

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>>17681671
That is correct.

>>17681611
>power does not equal fun

Thats the type of thing someone with a cobalt would say who can't afford a corvette.

It doesnt mean you cant have fun in a cobalt, but still. Power is fun.

>>17681693
You dont seem to understand.

>>17681611
you just completely ignored what I just said and double downed on your close minded statement.

>>17681709
Its actually more open minded to be happy with what you have. To be able to have fun with anything. And to realize lust for power is a mental disorder.
Whats closed minded is saying the poor cant have fun and thinking you were being put down.

Seriously man. Your thinking is flawed and you dont even have a grasp on reading comprehension either.

Get help

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>>17681671

If power = fun then motogp riders should be the happiest riders on the planet, right? Then why are some of them so salty?

>>17681724
>calling people with better things mentally ill in the basis you can't afford them
>being open minded
Choose one and only one

>>17681731
Because they're Spanish

>>17681731
Power is more stressful.
Higher maintenance
Consumes more fuel
Harder to control
More dangerous
Attracts negative attention
Gets you in trouble

Honestly dont see the appeal of having more than you need for the application

>>17681724
>Whats closed minded is saying the poor cant have fun
I literally never said that you dumb nigger

>>17681736
Who ever said anything about my financial status? Aside from your claims because you're mad now.
But you're only mad at yourself anyway.
>>17681756
You heavily implied that the only way to have fun is on a powerful bike. Nice try backtracking though

>>17681763
>You heavily implied
No, I clearly said that people just enjoy different things but nice strawman argument.

>>17681775
Now you're trying to weasel out of what you've said. Its quite obvious. All you have to do is stop replying and you'll stop looking like an idiot.

>>17681750
>Honestly dont see the appeal of having more than you need for the application
Because you can wack the throttle, pull the front wheel up and break every speed limit in the country in 5 seconds or less, at any time. What's not to like?

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>>17681780

You can go from 0 to Jail in first gear.

>>17681780
>breaking the law is fun
>excessive power is fun
>showboating is fun
Things the mentally ill think.
Btw you can wheelie a 5hp bike too

>>17681779
I'd rather you keep making yourself look like a dunce and your desire to always have the last word makes that incredibly easy.

>there are yuropoors in this thread with less than 150 rwhp who think they're having fun
Sad!

>>17681794
>>breaking the law is fun
But it is.

>>17681809
Criminal scum

>>17681780
>5 seconds or less
more like 4 pussy

>>17681724

FUCK, have the SJW invaded the DBT.

>>17681829
I dont think you know what SJW stands for

>>17681840
That's exactly what a SJW say!

>>17681829
The highvis uncle atgatt redditors more like

>>17681794
>breaking the law isn't fun
>excessive power isn't fun
>showboating isn't fun
Things yuropoors think.

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>>17681750
>Honestly dont see the appeal of having more than you need for the application

Because it's fun.

>>17681871
>tfw no 150 horsepower dirt bike

>>17681871
Like ricky bobby kind of fun
>i wanna go fast!

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>>17681794
>just yurop things

If we didn't have laws, what would we break? :^)

>>17681877
>He doesn't want to go fast
>He's not mentally ill
>He's not quasi-suicidal

lmao nerd

I feel this poster is just that fag who said you don't know how to ride because you don't full time a <300cc bike

>>17681724
fuck off sjw libbet fag

>>17682017
Literal retard

>>17681962
Also probably thinks he's a fast as liters because he passed one that one time

>>17682020
>clever retort

>>17681101
Nice buy, dude.
You should be ok, cruiser cc's aren't the same animal as sportbike cc's. I bet that v4 pulls hard and sounds great, wish I could try one. Google says top speed 140mph. The trouble the shaft drive will save you you'll probably pay back in the fuel-pump + 4 carb combo.

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>dbt is fast
>won't post their tendies

Anybody here do food deliveries for any of the half dozen apps that do that sort of thing? Was thinking of doing an hour or two a week to cover gas and insurance.

>>17682062
I'm working on mine, but I'm a bit rusty with my skills

>>17682080
just sell drugs, i transport large amounts of illegal narcotics on my motorcycle to cover the cost of doing large amounts of illegal narcotics.

>>17682062
Last time I posted my tendyless tire some regard argued with me thinking concrete dust was the only worn part of my tire

>>17682105
Welcome to /dbt/. Where retards will agrue about anything. Despite overwhelming evidence that proves them wrong

>>17682105
I have been told the part of my tyre where the compound changes is a tender loin on this thread

I am 5'10 maybe 5'11 with a 32" inseam, I've never rode a motorcycle before and I'm looking at one with a 35" seat height, is that gonna be alright?

>>17682121
Yeah. It will sag when you put weight on it

>>17682120
Same, especially with triple compound tires it leaves a very well defined line along the outer inch or so.

>>17682105
kek I remember that, he just b8ed you hard senpai

>>17682124
Ah, Ok, makes sense. Thank you.

>>17682121
dr650?

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>>17682136
Yes.
It turns out motorcycle suspension actually has a purpose.

>>17682138
its a 350

>>17682121

http://cycle-ergo.com/

>>17682156
I am 5"10 and one of my bikes has a seat height of 38.8 inches if that makes you feel better

>>17682156
youll be fine

>>17680415
that problem will sort itself out in due time

>>17680936
>>17680975
Thanks a lot!

>tfw do not know what tendies look like and no amount of mspaint edits and paragraphs of text will help cause I've consumed many of them already
Guess recognition will come with experience. Sort of like figuring out what a healthy amount of memory consumption looks like for Apache

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>>17682266
?

>>17682172
I did look at that but the bike doesn't have weight added on to it

>>17682294
It won't drop more than 2 inches and even if it says you will be on your tip toes, you will be able to put one foot down flat at least. If you can't hold the bike on one leg you should really try to improve your leg strength

>>17682175
It does, how is it? Thats pretty tall what kinda bike?

>>17682367
Fine, you only need to be able to put one foot down with it but i can still get both toes on the ground due to the suspension sag.
and a ktm 300exc

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Am I running lean? Pic is cylinder head

my dad wants to get into bikes and i want to help him. we both know nothing about bikes
basically what's the 3k civic of bikes

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>>17682405
Piston

This side had a very strong smell once I pulled the rocker arms off

>>17682422
Probably something a used SV650

>>17682405
Doesn't look like it, plug isn't white.

>>17682424
>>17682405
Looks like it was running hot and burning oil
Likely lean

>>17682424
Do you even have an air filter on that fucking thing.

>>17682430
Edge of the piston where the scuff is still has a sharp corner. It was either dirt ingestion ( and a LOT of it ) or no oil killed the skirt and that got the top of the piston.

>>17682459
Im gonna say burned oil to the point it was starved.
Theres (alot of) carbon between rings and on the dome

>>17682430
I've had trouble figuring if it was lean or rich. It has lean characteristics sometimes but the plugs are always sooty. Maybe leftover from previous owner when it may have been richer?

>>17682459
>>17682440
Yes, I don't know where dirt would have gotten it unless from the previous owner. Maybe there wasn't a perfect seal on the branch tube from the filter to the carb? I've only ever ridden it on dirt roads a few times, I don't think it could have injested that much.
Do I need a new piston?

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This smoke from Canada is bullshit.

>>17682478
Looks lean (hot)
Looks like the rings got wrecked and caused oil burning
Looks like the heat + lack of oil caused piston damage
Yes you will need a piston
Check the jug as well

>>17682483
are they on fire again?

>>17682512

I don't think so, it just hasn't fully cleared up yet.

>>17682491
Fuck. I just ordered two sets of piston rings last night. Waste of $60 since I might as well replace both pistons and they come with rings

I'm almost out of comfy riding season and my choices are to buy a piston from a US dealer for $160 apiece, or buy a set of two for $130 shipped from Russia and wait a month.
Poop

>>17680106
good fuckin save

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>>17682491
Cylinders are good, I just got both of them honed tonight.

almost looks like the connecting rod got burned too.

>>17682529
Thats normal discoloration on the rod from heat treating.

>>17680719
>buying a used helmet
>ever

>>17682538

I hope you know he said usd as in US dollars, not used.

>>17682538
That was new dumbass.
>paying $150 for a used helmet

>>17682478
>I don't know where dirt would have gotten it unless from the previous owner

Previous owner never maintained the bike.

>>17682538
lol fucking idiot

>>17680509
>Wind sucking water from your wet gloves, turning it into a wearable swamp cooler
>Replenish the supply of water with snow scraped from helmet face shield
How many minutes until finger frostbite?

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>>17678860
i love how everyone panics and drops their bikes
mfw these were the guys telling me to buy used because i will drop my bike
>learn to ride

>>17682570
>buy grom because memes
>drop it because you never learned how to brake properly because dank whoolies come first

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Are XL600rs good bikes?

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>>17682625

Grom brakes are pretty garbage, but still, those riders were absolute trash.

>>17678860
>these are the people who say starting on a sportbike is dangerous

meme me on KLR 650's

are they shit?

>>17682827
Yes

>>17682841
y

>>17682827
Depends on who you ask. They are either glorious, torque-blessed battle wagons that will carry you valiantly into battle with 400lbs of gear across any terrain. Or they are pigfat, antiquated dinosaurs with no place in the modern world. The two definitions aren't really exclusive of one another. Regardless of which opinion you adopt, they are the last of a dying breed.

>>17682855
Are they big, because I had a rmz250 and that was too big

>>17682861
Yes, KLR650 is a big fucker. I want one badly, but there isn't enough good dirt riding around here to justify it.

>>17682861
They are big. The cycle ergo site is your friend. They are routinely recommended when a tallfag inquires.

>>17682861
>rmz250
>big
lolwut

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Found a r1 today, first bike I found to beat me in this town

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>>17682885
hmm

is this a bad deal? I'm gonna have a look at it today since it's literally less than a mile from me

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/kawasaki-klr650-2003-custom-paint-2003-new-mot-lovely-bike-/253079698371?hash=item3aecb9bbc3:g:U4sAAOSwR4FZhaBe

>>17682891
>38 inch seat height
>not big

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Ordered a pair of pistons. Now to wait a month.

In the meantime, I have plenty of projects I can hit while she is apart like this.

Going to get some Harley Sportster mufflers to replace my rusty painted over stock pontoons. They're smaller and a little louder.

Definitely will need to figure out what jetting I need...

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ZZR250

>>17682898
It is a comp dirt bike with over 12 inches of suspension travel, resting seat height doesn't mean a lot.

>>17682894
I don't know the UK market, but that price on the US market would seem like an absurd "its probably a scam and you're going to get beat up and robbed" deal.

>>17682920
think that would be around 1700 dollars

I'm gonna try and haggle because I only want to spend 1300

>>17682512
It never stopped

>>17682148
Anyone got pictures of slammed sport and dirt bikes?