/dbt/ - DAILY BIKE THREAD

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>just brought bike to mechanic
>tfw no riding for a couple days

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Especially for my German friends:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blE6JxCemLg

very good africa twin video by 1000ps

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3rd for GSXR best baiku

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There's no way this is going to end well

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>>14011666
>did the same a few days ago
>its gonna take like 2 weeks for minor fixes
>tfw this week is all 50s, a few days even in the 60s
>gonna get it back when its fucking cold

>>14011683
>minor fixes
Then why don't you do it yourself?

Trying to decide if I should go ride one way to explore an old park with the motoped, or go the other way and trespass in some woods. Wih the motoped

>>14011683
>tfw today is the first sunny day for weeks
>have to study for a test tomorrow
>want to ride my feels away
fug

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>>14011691

This.
Yall niggas need to learn some basic maintenance. I know people that still bring there bikes to get an oil change for $150. The only thing I would bring my bike in for is fork seals, or if the case had to be cracked.

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>>14011675
Been there, done that...
>good luck anon

>>14011675
Don't worry anon. Even I have managed to get 4 of them reassembled and synchronized.

>>14011698
Old park.

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2001 Xr650l 15k km for $3000 cop or not?

>>14011769
sounds decent. if you can get him below 2700 and it isn't completely beat up that sounds about on par.

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/dbt give me some chill music...

>>14011810
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD5yKGhuzqY

>>14011810
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POv-3yIPSWc

Here you go Siberian anon.

>>14011810
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww-0AfcogLU

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>>14011824
>>14011845
b..but they are not chill...
>>14011861
This is noice for meditating, thx anon

I know its been asked before but you guys got any webm tips? got a drift for an early christmas present. Wanna show you guys my shit riding.

>Go to staters to grab a coke zero
>Park up on the sidewalk by the front door
>Get my coke
>Old make ask how zero taste while paying
>Ask cashier to ring up 2 of them
>Tell the old man to grab one for himself
>He smiles and leave
>Outside getting on my bike
>See a girl out of the corner of my eye run like 20 feet from the parking lot
>She goes behind my bike
>Probably trying to get out of the way
>As I'm taking of I see her in my mirror
>Cutest Asian girl I've ever seen mirin my baiku with her hands in front of her just like in my animes

I rode right past my wife today, I will never see her again ;_;

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>IT'S OIL CHANGE TIME
>NO SENPAI, NO

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>>14011975

>>14011961
you should ask drop anon he made a good summary pasta about webms

>>14011975
that oil looks like dirty rotten water

>>14011691
>>14011714
I got hit by a car and my insurance said they would send the repair cost to a mechanic.

i thought usually they just send you a check but i guess not. super easy fix, just plastics and blinker and handle grip and frame slider, all quoted for about $1k. i guess id rather loose out on some good riding weather and not have to pay anything

>>14011666
> tfw winter and I am leaving to army in 30 something days
>no actual riding for the next year and a half

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>>14011701
>study
why would you study? then you pass and get good grades and actually graduate and get a job and then you can't ride all day

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>>14012005
>that pic
hahahahaha

>can travel no problem trough half europe with no map
>brain goes full fuck trying to memorize the road for a place 20 minutes from my house

I fucking hate highways

>>14011975
>What are we going to do on the sidestand?
>Don't touch me down there. It's dirty~
>Whaa, it's coming out!

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>>14011975
I look at all those metal tubes and I find the whole thing very pleasant to look at.

also
>working on a bike
>using other bike as workstand

I may or may not be living the dream

>>14011987
Hey Serbian anon, are you really saving up for a big single? They're fun. I can't wait to have 400€ lying around so I can make loud toc-toc-toc noises.

>>14011992
And I even changed it 500km before the 5000km recomended interval. Gearbox was way too clunky. It's so smooth right now anon. Soooo smooth.

>>14012018
Yup, i am... as soon as i sell my CB450S i am going for XT660X...
I will be in debt, but who cares its a fucking supermoto and when i was a kid (4-5y) i had a ride on Yamaha Dualsport but i cannot remember which one and from that moment it was over for me... Love for bikes just grew from there...

>>14011810
maybe you will relate to this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju7L1Wgkpos

>>14012046
das gay man and i am confused...
The fuck did i just watch?

>>14012036
you gonna ride like this guy?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B4OQzT4aZ0

Can't find my blue loctite
FUCK
The one thing I didn't loctite came loose and fucked by over

>>14012060
weebs

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Take a look at what rolled in to the shop today.

>Mfw he doesn't want it replaced

>>14012060
>>14012069
just the average tripfag hanging out

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>>14011667
I think it's one of the sexiest and coolest new bikes
and I'd rather get it than a r1200gs
I liked the sound of it in the video
would own/10

>>14012070
>Meme link

>>14012070
am I looking at a belt drive?

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>>14012079
Just wish it was a bit lighter.

>>14012066
Damn, he got some balls and no brain...
>>14012069
The truth is, my brother and his GF are into that Anime/manga stuff (they are older)

it is cold weather to drive in nowadays!!

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>>14011675
Yes it will. Have a little faith baby. Have a little faith...

>>14011970
Might as well kill yourself now.

Give me one good reason you didn't immediately unmount the powered two-wheeler and hand that fine female the multinumeric address to your telecommunications equipment?

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>>14012093
yes that's my main concern, too
not that I'm in a position where I could buy one in the near future, but maybe in some years

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>>14012100
the autism train never stops

>>14012069
You should look up what a weeaboo is.

>calls japs, weebs
You are retarded

>>14012093
>>14012110
Weak cunts.

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>>14012129
>a REAL MAN like me rides REAL BIKES, the more weight the better

>>14012124
either way, they embarrass themselves. they act like children, which is unfair to most children, seeing as they aren't quite as awkward as this bunch

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Can anyone suggest me an inexpensive pair of stands to put my GSX-R up for the winter?

>>14012144
>defending tripfags

Why don't you just go suck his dick

>>14012148
Some 8mm bolts where the spools go and 4 jack stands.

Or any cheap front and rear paddick stand will do.

>>14012148
I don't know where you live but I got mine from cycle Gear on a deal. I got both for 100. They probably are still around that price.

>>14012005
Jon literrally BTFO

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Nice, it's arrived for my FZ-07!

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>>14012172
That must be expensive...

>>14012163
>>14012156

I was looking at Venom stands $74 shipped for a pair. Just don't know if I should go for the one for the Spools or Universal.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036QZ8VQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0036QZ8VQ&linkCode=as2&tag=cycle0c3-20

never leave me again /dbt/

I actually accomplished stuff

>>14012236
Either-or will do the job.

>>14012138
>a REAL MAN like me rides REAL BIKES, the more weight the better
2/3 of their frames cracked

>>14011666
>>14011683
>not fixing your bike itself

what's wrong with your guy's bikes? that's like having another guy fuck your wife.

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POST
UR
DD

>Riding home from the store just now
>Stopped at a red light, about 9 cars to the front, my turn lane begins in about 4 cars; big decorative median keeps me from just hopping it
>Light turns green, I know this light has 12 seconds protected green arrow, I know I can make it
>All the cars start to move

>Except the one right in front of me

>Fucking beige 200X Saturn Shitmobile lurching forward at like 3 miles an hour
>Every other car is already through the light and she's not even to the turn lane, I miss my arrow
>Finally get to pass her and give her a fuckload of exhaust noise for wasting my time
>Shes fucking staring at her phone in one hand off to the right, chuckling to herself, still moving only 3 miles an hour. Doesn't even look up
>Proceeds to stop at the green light, then proceeds through once it's red nearly causing an accident
>I can see the glow of her phone screen on her face in her side mirror, she doesn't even look up at the guy laying on the horn at her

Jesus christ how are some cagers so fucking oblivious

>>14012299
what if i dont DD a bike because i literally can't?
>tfw no ural with tool chest sidecar and ladder racks

>>14012270
I didnt, went and rode laps on the power line until I almost hit a skunk then went home.e

>>14012089
Yes, with a 1/2" groove in it from it rubbing on something.

Some dude with a lowered Harley

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>>14012299
My DD

Should have bent her mirror back for better passive aggressiveness.

>>14012420
>harley riders
Even worse than your average cruiser rider.
Yes I'm looking at you leno

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>>14012299

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>>14012444
Harley??

>>14012437
Inb4scooter

>>14012455
That one actually looks practical. Too bad about that bikie moll standing in the way.

>>14012451
>>14012455
>>14012459
fuck off cvckold

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>>14012463
>not liking harleys
look at the pleb

>>14012472
>tripfaggot cvck

enjoy your shit-tier build quality

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>>14012488

>enjoy your shit-tier build quality
>Rides a chinese motorcycle

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>>14012488
I have a honda m9, but I would love a harley.
>enjoy your nobike anon :^)

>>14012494
chinese>amerifat

harleys are that fucking shit-tier, kuckold

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>>14012518
hey my dad has one of those.

fucking amerifats
harley is fucking shit, when will they ever learn
1. The biggest problem is the poor design of the cam chain system. It still uses "shoes" riding on the cam chains that can still wear out, even with the new hydraulic tensioning system, for that is not a true and lasting fix. What is the problem? The soft plastic or nylon shoes rub against the two chains and the shoes wear out. When they do there will be metal to metal contact and this grinding creates metal shavings that creates a catastrophic engine failure. So bad the entire engine is destroyed; cams, pistons, crankshaft, engine cases broken. It is a wickedly serious engine design defect. Be aware... it can fail at 15,000 miles. Even the new hydraulic system can fail at 40,000 miles or less and those nasty little shoes need replacing at 40,000 miles due to its inherent weaknesses.

>>14012537
What is the fix? You can purchase a gear set that eliminates the cam chains and shoes. Harley-Davidson should, in my opinion, make this a standard fix and not an after the fact option. If you can't afford to install the gear system, then you need to disassemble and inspect the inner and outer shoes every 15,000 miles or risk total engine failure. The shoe material can also clog the oil pump totally destroying the engine. There are plenty of motorcycle magazines explaining how to fix this nagging problem.

Note: But keep in mind that the crankshaft pinion shaft runout (the shaft will hop up & down motion) can not exceed 3-thousands of an inch otherwise the gears will not work. Also consider your riding style. If you like to ride hard the runout (unbalancing/misaligning crankshaft webs) can easily creep beyond .003" and the gears will clash causing catastrophic havoc to the engine. There really is "no fix" for this Twin-Cam engine defect. Even the new hydraulic system still has chain tension shoes that will eventually wear out and if you don't catch it in time, the shoes can disintegrate just like the old spring-tension system and cause the cam chain to slap against metal causing total engine failure, usually by clogging the oil pump with metal chips.

>>14012543
And don't think you are out of the woods if you have the new hydraulic cam chain tensioners for model years 2007 to present. They will fail beyond the factory warranty period. The problem was not fixed, it was only delayed to, on average, fail above 50,000 miles. Check the fine print in your extended warranty as this cam chain related failure may not be protected. Yikes! You may be required to endure expensive periodic inspections to retain the warranty. The fact the hydraulic cam chain adjusters still have nylon pads rubbing against chains the pads will still wear out and big-time havoc happens!

>>14012550
Did you read that right? Imagine if you bought a new car and they tell you you must have the engine disassembled every 15,000 to keep your warranty! Nobody does that to customers, but Harley-Davidson? Not cool, bro. Not cool at all. This problematic engine defect in the Twin-Cam engine is terrifying, at least I found it so, there is no way I will buy another T-C engine bike. And that's just one engine defect... read on! It gets scarier.

Note: Are the 2007 and newer Twin-Cam engines safe? No! Do not be fooled. Hydraulic cam chain followers are now used getting rid of the stiff spring that put too much pressure on the followers rubbing on the cam chain, but this is "no cure" as it only "delays" the problem. Instead of the engine failing at 15,000 to 30,000 miles it now fails at 50,000 to 75,000 miles. There is only one cure... get rid of the chain system entirely and switch to gear driven cams. Do your research now and budget your repair. Do not wait until the engine fails because if you ride a Twin-Cam Harley the engine is going to blow up! The old spring-loaded cam chain tensioner system affected the 1999-2006 model Twin-Cam engines. You can upgrade the cam drive system to the late-style hydraulic tensioners with improved low-friction chains or gear drive with the newer cam plate and higher capacity oil pump. The higher capacity oil pump was introduced in 2007. Any competent repair shop can guide you as to what you should do with your specific model year H-D motorcycle.

>>14012537
>>14012543

Do you what the best part about this is? Harleyfags are fully aware of this issue but they still just keep sucking the harley cock.
No wonder harley is never innovative, whats the point when your customers willing accept flawed engine design.

It least honda stopped making the cx500 after a few years as they knew they dun goofed with it.

>>14012553
There is only one fix for this cam chain follower problem and that is to convert the entire cam drive system to gears. Don't bother with aftermarket fixes that will convert and update your "spring" tension cam chain follower system to the newer "hydraulic" cam chain system for both of these systems are defective and both will fail because it really does not fix the problem, it only prolongs the problem to fail later down the road and usually out of warranty coverage on new bikes. The hydraulic nylon hydraulic cam follower will still wear out and the plunger piston will exit the bore and no tension will be on the cams and valve float can swallow the valves breaking pistons, rods, crank and cases and the oil pump can be blocked by debris to totally ruin the engine. A horrendous expensive mess! The gear cam drive system may be a tad noisier from gear whine but it is way better than a wrecked engine! But in all reality there is no true fix other than Harley-Davidson redesigning the cam drive system to get rid of those cam chain shoes and not stacking vertically gears to drive the cams. The cam gears must be aligned horizontally as the Sportster engine so does intelligently. The crankshaft pinion shaft can be bent when the bearings wear causing the gears to slam against each other... yikes!

>>14012561
2. Most Touring model Harley's have a high speed wobble that can be dangerous. The engine is not sufficiently secured to the frame causing weaving, wiggling, wobbles and rear wheel steer. In some cases riders have lost control and crashed. There is a fix. ProgressiveSuspension.com makes brackets you can install yourself to stop the high speed wobble. The original Touring Link fits 1993-2008 models and the newer Touring Link fits 2009-2013. True-Track also makes a fix for Dyna, Low Rider and Touring models. Some newer Harley's may already have the fix installed, but not all of them, so consider this before buying. The 2011 model year bikes have had the wobble problem repaired. If your bike wobbles it can be just a steering head bearing needing adjustment, worn shocks, or worn swingarm bearings, even your tires tread pattern can cause wobbles and tire not properly mounted (unbeaded tire) or a warped brake disk or worn wheel bearings, loose spokes should all be checked first.

>>14012560
because haley fanboys are fucking KUKCS!

>>14012569
3. Lifter block failure. The lifters can seize in the blocks or just plain rattle in the bores when worn out. It is a random thing. Some engines never have a problem while others will fail. The failure can be bad as it can hang up a valve so the piston hits the valve and "wham" the engine is blown. The Evolution Big-Twin engine also has lifter problems and the lifters and lifter blocks must be replaced each 25,000 miles to be safe because at 30,000 miles stock lifters have been known to fail. The Evo's lifter's roller needle bearings fall apart and this can take out the cam lobes and the oil pump's gears. The actual hydraulic lifters are also weak and fail and that is another reason why H-D makes upgraded lifters for the T-C engine especially if you hop up the engine as performance cams "slam" the lifters hard. But even a tiny spec of dirt in the oil can make a lifter fail. If you have lifter failure you better learn to change your own oil quickly as dirty oil is being left behind causing engine damage. Dirty oil is simply abrasive oil that is like injecting sandpaper inside your engine or valve grinding compound. If lifters fail replace all four of them, not just one. Upgrade to stronger lifters, don't go back to using factory stock lifters

>>14012582
4. The shift drum is operated by a spring loaded awl and if this spring fails, and they do fail, the spring falls into the transmission gears and horrific damage takes place. The rear wheel can lock up, the transmission cases split apart throwing oil all over your rear wheel causing you to crash. There is no fix for this problem. It is a faulty design issue. It would be advisable to replace the shifter awl spring once every three years or 30,000 miles to be on the safe side.

>>14012591
5. Belt drive can be an expensive problem. To replace a worn or perforated belt the entire primary chain case must be taken apart along with the bike's swing arm. It is expensive to replace a belt or the transmission drive pulley because it is time consuming. Most riders don't even think about this until the day comes they have to replace the belt and find out it will cost them $1,000 or more. And, believe it or not, a drive belt should be replaced every 30,000 miles even though it may last much longer, if a belt fails, it can cause you to lose control, lock up the rear wheel or transmission and cause a crash. And new transmission and rear wheel pulleys also need to be installed too driving the cost sky high. The bill for pulleys and belt and labor may exceed $2,500. There is a company Super Max that can put a liner on your existing pulleys to save you money. Did you know that Harley-Davidson Sportster's do not have this problem? You can change the drive belt in just 30 minutes! Read our article on Sportster's. Have you noticed more and more experienced riders are switching to them? Unlike earlier models you can convert the newer models fit your ergonomics to gain comfort.

>>14012594
6. The crankshafts on Harley's can suddenly go out of balance. The repair is expensive. I had a new Twin-Cam engine crankshaft fail at just 6,000 miles. Many riders are lucky, but there is a weakness in the crankshafts that randomly fail. The crank flywheels are "pressed" together onto the crankshaft and are not welded (crankpin to flywheel) and the crank pin and flywheels can slip. This is a very old design and outdated in this modern world. However, welding the crankpin to the flywheels fixes the problem. You will notice big-inch motors all have welded crankpins to their flywheels to stop this flywheel slipping out of balance problem. You know you have a slipped crankshaft when engine vibration gets stronger than normal and does not go away. It will feel like a motor mount has broken, allowing the engine and frame to shake more, but it will be silent. If you suspect this problem, always tighten the motor mounts and look for broken or worn rubber grommets in the mounts first. It could be a minor fix. If not, the entire engine must be torn down and engine cases split to fix the crankshaft. The dealer may on install a new H-D crank that is not welded... it is still not a good idea even if it is a covered H-D warrantee repair. Riders who do have vibration problems? Dealers enjoy telling them, "All Harley's Vibrate!" This is true, but up to a limit of course. Don't expect dealers to be eager to fix your vibrating bike. Many riders are given the run-around even when the crankshaft has shifted out of balance.

>>14012599
Another problem is the Twin-Cam engines use a pair of straight roller bearings for the crankshaft instead of the tapered Timken roller bearing which is axial load bearing and much stronger and stable. The straight bearing works when new, but when the engine wears in the crankshaft can "walk" between the split case halves and applies side loading on the connecting rods, rod bearings and the pistons. It is a bad design and the fix is to install Timken tapered roller bearings and to lock them into place with a securing plate and screws as the crankshaft bearings on Twin-Cam engines are known for crankshaft main bearings to slip out of the case! These are horrible problems. Cycle Source Magazine's July 2013 mentioned this problem.
In 2003 Harley-Davidson changed the left-side crankcase bearing from two Timken tapered roller bearings to a single straight roller bearing. The new bearing is okay for stock bikes (and Stage I), but if you hop-up the motor (beyond Stage I) you are risking bearing failure. If you do hop-up your engine you can revert to the stronger duel-tapered bearings. Why did H-D install cheaper, weaker bearings in the 2003 and later engines? Makes no sense other than to create engine failures. JIMSUSA.com has the bearings. It is expensive in labor costs to replace the crankcase bearings as the entire engine must be dismantled and reassembled. I consider this an engine defect when a strong bearing is removed by the factory only to fail if the engine is modified. Many riders install larger pistons and cams in their motors and if this weak crankcase bearing is not upgraded a rude awakening of a totally wrecked motor will be the result. This is not good.

>>14012605
7. The chrome may look nice in the showroom, but don't expect it to last. I had a new Harley rusting its chrome in just one year. The polished aluminum oxidized too. I was gravely disappointed with my second brand new Harley-Davidson motorcycle

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>>14012605

quit shitting the board up with stuff we already know.

>>14012610
8. At just 8,000 miles an internal oil leak will develop in the Twin Cam engine's oil pump gears and/or the O-ring between the engine case and cam plate. This will allow engine oil to leak down into the crankcase when the engine is stopped and cooling down. So, you need to be aware that if you have an elevated oil tank you can't check the engine oil level when the engine is cold as it will show a low oil level inducing you to add oil and that can flood the engine with oil and cause hydraulic engine damage and even crack pistons and break connecting rods. Start the engine, warm it up, then check the oil level. This allow the oil pump time to scavenge oil from out of the crankcase to give you a proper oil level reading on your dip stick

>>14012070
i thought you worked at a coffee production facility?

>>14012617
9. After you buy the Harley-Davidson motorcycle make sure the spark plugs are snug to torque specification is a Harley-Davidson motor. If the plug works loose it will cause expensive cylinder head repairs. This procedure is covered in the book How to Change the Oil in Your Twin-Cam Harley-Davidson. Also, make sure the electrical plug connecting the alternator (near the oil filter) is snug and connections are clean. A loose or dirty connection here will certainly burn up the alternator and rectifier including the circuit breaker.

>>14012070
SUP LAY JENO

>>14012620
I think Yellow Ninja guy works in coffee, Jay Leno sucks dick for a living remember?

>>14012444
Cool opinion.

[blag]
So I got my DR650 back from the shop, all lubed and straightened and tuned. Runs like a champ, and a bit stronger (attributing that to 3k less altitude, partly) to boot. Used a neck mask half-balaclava thing and rode around after dinner for high-level comfy. Tomorrow I'm going to find some zip ties and car reindeer stuff at a dollar store and spread good cheer.

Goddamn it's good to have mai toractah baiku-desu back.
[/blag]

>>14012638
>wish I knew these feels

the market sucks for me right now in illinois

>>14012638
balaclavas are tight but I prefer a scarf.

>>14012641
10. The above engine problems include the newer twin cam engines even the 2011 and newer models. There are even more serious problems with older Harley's prior to model year 2007. So if you plan to buy a used Harley you had better consult with experienced mechanics to identify the known defects before you buy and are stuck with a financial bombshell.

11. Harley's do not retain their value as much as you are being led to believe. The worst enemy is high mileage, so don't bother riding your Harley if you want to retain its trade-in or resale value. What is considered too high? Try 15,000 miles. That's low for most bikes, but a Harley with that many miles will suffer with a great loss of depreciation in price. Why? Because the Harley engine design is old with many seals and gaskets that will eventually fail and leak oil. The top end runs hot and the piston rings and valves just burn away requiring an overhaul. If you own a Harley, get an oil cooler as it will extend engine life, but it will not give you any points or dollars when it is time to sell. One thing a Harley rider will learn soon enough, buy a Harley and you'll lose your money! Depreciation affects all vehicles, but when low miles become high miles there is a big problem for the consumer. Be aware! There is one solution, buy another brand of motorcycle or buy a Harley-Davidson Sportster (see comments below) Why You Should Buy a Victory Motorcycle and use that bike to do most all of your riding and use your Harley just for special occasions. Of course, if you can buy a Harley-Davidson Sportster model you can have your cake and eat it too.

>>14012642
It's gonna be super nice tomorrow, too! Where in Indiana were you, again?

>>14012645
Are you trying to be a hipster or what? Not that I have much room to talk, now being in Des Moines, IA and all...

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>Put old jacket on craigslist for trade
>Guy: "I want to buy"
>$100 takes it
>Guy: $75 Cash
>Ok. If you come to me.
>Guy: I live in [town 20m from you]
>I'm around all day, Here's my number ###
>No reply, no response, no text, no phone call

I don't know why I bother with craigslist.

>>14012498
this is really the only harley i think is gorgeous. this and harley 48s

>>14012651
I mean yes, but I am serious, you can wrap them multiple times to get warmer, and you don't feel like a goober wearing a balaclava in public.

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>>14012664
there are quite a few awesome

>>14012669
>not wanting to be a motoninja
>also "goober"
I don't think you realize how awkward in real life I am. Looking like a goober is the least of my worries. I'm sperging all over with this home buying shit. I think my realtor is starting to figure out that I'm bonkers.

>>14012683
stick your tongue in her butt to expediate the process.

>>14012638
alamoanon?

>>14012651
Nah I'm the fucker in south/central Illinois. Not Indiana.

Was prospective dr650 anon, now just kinda perusing

need to drag cc up thisaway

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>>14012691
This, not even joking

Then wheelie to impress her

>>14012691
She's pretty milfy but I'm not into butt licking.

>>14012693
Yes.

Hipster bikes all over Des Moines' CL, up to and including a 78 Goldwing. Just why.
https://desmoines.craigslist.org/mcy/5324984629.html

>>14012702
>but I'm not into butt licking.
tophomosex I see.

>that 78 goldwing
damn, I would want the one in the last picture but why would you cafe that.

>>14012697
I don't know why I typed Indiana. Nearabouts what town? CC's happy with the riding and weather down there right now, but come spring and summer there's supposed to be some cool places to go innawoods around here.

>>14012698
Don't know how to willy. Yet.

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>>14012172
>not getting a shinki first
NIGGER WHAT ARE YOU DOING!!?

>>14012716
Nah, rather lick the front m8. I'm pretty damn good at it apparently, but haven't gotten to practice that particular skill in entirely too long.

>>14012719
Champain, I need to get some wheels and go visit IA. Too plain out here by me. No woods just flat open lands with occasional corn fields to goon thru.

>>14012729
these are words to live by
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqdGzUBSOBY

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>>14012730
>thinking Iowa is better then where you are.

South there's mountains, north there's woods.

Iowa is shit.

>>14012741
Hi chicagonon
I'd take mountains and woods any day over these drab ass wind turbine fields

>>14012730
>5.5 hoursish
If it was closer to 2 or 3, I'd toss the DR in the bed of the truck and drive out this weekend.

>>14012747
But you said Iowa like it was any better.

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>>14012620
I do, I picked up a second job at a motorcycle shop.
>>14012626
Chillin, what about you?

>>14012749
Nah you're good man. That's why I need to get a bike, to meet you up at least halfway or all the way over a weekend, can't stay cooped up here.
Don't worry about me, need to get some wheels first
>>14012760
What's there to look forward to if you don't have anything to expect
>>14012761
thinking about your stuffed bear with the sewed in face

>>14012773
I figure you can at least try my DR sometime. Have you ridden one before, out of curiosity?

>>14012773
I guess.

Also building that pc went pretty well, took way longer than it should have but it went well.

>>14012802
don't hurt me

[spoiler]I'm an xr fanboi[/spoiler]

Rode XR100, rode XT225 but only had two days on it and can't judge.
>>14012809
Hook up any watercooling?

>>14012811
XR a fun. No hate. I love CC's XR100. It's like a plucky little mountain bike that you don't have to pedal!

>>14012773
Kek I wish I still had that picture

>>14012811
Nope, no watercooling it, I'm sure I would have fucked that up.

>>14012822
Aye, that's why I love the xrs, cause they're durable as can be, pretty light and flickable(I'm light and skeletor), and they can take a beating. But if I'm going to need something to do occasional trips to chicago and back and commute around here I'll prob need a 600 of sorts
>>14012838
It's at home, I gotchu bby
>>14012842
You playing on it? How's the fun factor

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>>14012846
Mein negro

Anyone here do anything crazy since I've been out?

>>14012846
There is no fun factor. I'm still trying to get windows to install.

Watercooling if I add a third and fourth gpu, for now it's fine with the fans

>>14012865
noice

Bmw 1200 GS Aventure vs Honda Africa Twin vs KTM 1190 Adventure R. Which bike is the best adventure bike?

>>14012892
KTM 1190 Adv R no contest

>>14012739
he literally eats the ass with those lips

>>14012873
I also deeply regret my choice of monitor.

What have you been up to?

>>14012299
>20 mins ago
>Pulling into staters to buy some gains
>starbucks drive thru exit right by the entrance
>Bitch is coming out of the drive thru
>It has a stop
>She doesnt even slow down
>I have to swerve away and honk
>Bitch doesnt even slow down or look
>I speed up and cut her off
>She throw her hands up like "wtf"
>I brake check her and take the slower widest turn ever

Fucking CUNTS!

>>14012938
studying, its finals week fml
have 1/3 a large paper done, due tomorrow lmfao

looks like it'll be an all nighter

>>14012949
Was she driving a Lexus crossover? Make the (true) stereotype complete.

>>14012863
4 anons have died

>>14012958
>all nighter
Time to fire up the glass bbq

>>14013003
wish I could get my hands on some decent absinthe actually, I just need something

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>give new adventure bike the exact same specs (including weight) as the DL1000, a bike that has been around for over a decade.
>make it cost more
>give it edgy styling and call it an africa twin to rope in idiots because marketing works on dumb people
>people lose their shit over it

good goys, marketing is reality!

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>>14013009
>tfw Tiger is only 20lb heavier than a Vstrom 650
>It's actually lighter than a Vstrom 1000
I figured the 650 would at least be light

>>14013038
ok?

I'm guessing thats an oops because you're posting from a thread-unique IP so you just clicked me to open up a box

>>14013028
well this anon is right

all companies should stop making literbikes because they are all the same

>>14013038
Didn't mean to quote.

>>14013045
Bingo

Are we talking about alcohol already?

>>14013059
yes, save me from myself

>>14013038
Nearly bought the 1050 tiger but the DL1000 with the givi's sealed the deal. Plus it was half the price. I'm a cheap cunt.

>>14012958
My apprach to finals is get drunk and play dayz

I'm doing pretty well so far

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>>14013065
Ok, go buy some scotch

>Really thinking about Alaska trip in summer 2017
>Not sure if I should do a trip like that alone on my Tiger
I guess I need to do lots of squats and dead lifts.

>>14013073
should have waited for the africa twin, goy.

It's an "africa twin" so it has to be better!

>>14012993
Wait u srs?

>>14013073
Nothing against the Vstrom, I like them, just thought they were lighter. I was kind of worried about doing Alaska on my tiger because of the weight of it in mud and such but read a report of a guy doing it solo on a Versys 1000 so that got me looking at weights. My Tiger is 3 lb lighter than the Versys and like 10 lb lighter than the Vstrom. I just need some panniers and to figure out how to tell the wife I'm leaving for a month to go to Alaska in two years kek

>>14013081
Didn't know you played dayz, the standalone or mod? They're both decent, mod better.... I'm an arma3boi now though.

My approach to finals is spend an hour rehoning my new /k/nife, cleaning my watch, and writing a paper I should have written a week ago.
>>14013083
no monies
need baike
>trip
>alone
>tiger
do it, bring a gun, come visit iowa and illinois;)
>>14013101
rip SEF
rip that other bloke

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>>14013090
you are fucking stupid

>>14013101
Yeah, actually.

>>14013101
Sef dead
White busa anon dead
That other bloke dead
And the other guy too dead

>>14013113
Both, I prefer the mod.

>>14013113
Also what kind of knife?

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>mfw people break bikes for parts
>even though the bike is in working order

>>14013140
>ayyy my man
hate to say it but I love the caddy escalade in the mod
>>14013151
spyderco endura4, got it for a steal due to its grungy condition but it cleaned up immaculate

>>14013090
The DL1000 is just an interim bike.

Waiting until dealership has the AT to test ride. Will decide if I keep the DL or buy a shiny new AT in CRF rally colours.

>>14013153
>Was gonna part my FJ
>Couldn't bring mysef to do it because it still runs fine.
>Thinking about parting my KLX
>See above
Sux. I wish I was heartless I'd probably make more money.

>>14013113
Kek. I want to do an east coast trip but fuck that like 3-day drive through the midwest

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Afternoon guys, how is everyone?

>>14013181
Here's an idea
>I get bike
>you visit me and alamonon
>shoot the shit for a day
>we all go to the tail
>one of us falls off a cliff into a river and dies
>I go home to dc in a box, y'all bounce to wherever
fun times had by all

>>14013137
Fug RIP

>>14013164
>not preferring the dirtbike.

Google fiber is coming to Chicago so I'm pretty pumped for that.

I'll finally be able to download all my steam games at a reasonable pace.

Nice knife

>>14013208
Aite.

>>14013208
exhausted from 4 hours of sleep and studying for about 5 more hours tonight.
>fuck financial accounting

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>>14013215
>ayy lmao

Reminder that helmets kill more people than they save.

>>14013220
the dirtbike is cool but that blingmobile is fast as fuark
>balls to the wall fast internet here
>business laptop here
>sweet gaming comp at home
>old school dsl speeds at home

where I have equipment, I don't have speed & stability. Where I have speed & stable internet, I don't have the right equipment.

this is why I need a bike to get my head inthe clouds

>>14013215
Gee jay leno is here thats rare.
>>14013224
Yeah fuck that noise haha that would do my head in.

>>14013236
Fairly sure that guy probably wouldnt have a brain inside his brain case anymore if he was not wearing a helmet.

>>14013239
my roomates where partying until 2 last night and I flipped a shit at them because it's finals week and I had a test at 7:30am. this has been a tumultuous week.

>>14013247
He wasn't actually wearing a helmet. I was just being a dick.

>>14013249
Get ear plugs they work wonders ya goon, cant hear shit with them in.

>>14013137
who is white busa anon

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>>14013237
>Want to get rid of Comcast because fucking price gouging
>Dat 20mb/s tho
>Look at Centurylink
>1.5mb/s
Shit.

>>14013210
How close is the dragon?

>>14013257
that doesn't help from people knocking on your door and screaming shitty country songs while shitfaced

>>14013274
never used scumcast, heard meh things about it
centurylink is okay, I've dealt with them, no real complaints
verizon is ok, have them at home, no real complaints

comcast here is fast asf but I'm not paying for it etc, was unstable as fuck for about a month.

Dragon is a day's ride from home, no idea from here.

>>14013266
this anon who bought a white hayabusa who would busapost daily.

>>14013290
about how long ago was this

>>14013303
I want to say august or so

>>14011666
El Diablo!

Just ride your scoot, every biker has a 125cc scoot as well

>>14013237
Bring sweet ass gaming comp here.

Problem solved m8.

Or play games on business pc.

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>>14013274
Git gud

>>14013314
vaguely remember
>>14013318
no room, can't take it on a plane, can't ship it.
business pc meant for scripting and business stuff, can't play games for sheit
>>14013320
nyugguh

>>14013288
With comcast, the actual service is fine, but the prices continually go up for no reason and the customer service is the worst.

I just wonder if the 1.5mb/s will be enough to stream netflix and such. It's much MUCH cheaper than comcast even after the "deal price" wears off.

All we have here is Comcast or Centurylink, or some other one that's over-the-air broadband but it's expensive and you have to install an antenna, which I can't do because I'm renting.

>>14012979
Holy fuck I thought it was a Chevy but now that you mention it, it was tail lights from a Lexus and it was a cross over

>>14013331
lol good luck with netflix on that connection. but then again you can always just torrent overnight. shhh

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So what scooter do you ride when your bike is out of commission or just not practical? every biker has a scoot as their backup. and every scoot rider has a real bike for their longer trips that involve highways and freeways

>>14013339
no

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>>14013330
Ain't even the fastest I've seen it.

>>14013330
I mean, you could put it on a plane. It's just a fucking pain

>>14013344
perfect for doing nothing but shitposts
>>14013346
I could, but with what I invested in it no way I'm keeping it out of my sight.
it's just too bulky to bring my whole setup here. impractical, too.

>>14013339
>Pepe
>Literally a meme scooter

Why are you pussies trying so hard to force this scooter meme. Just learn to fucking shift and get a bike.

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>>14013320
I don't need that kind of speed. If Centurylink had 5mb/s I'd be all over it. I'm just not sure 1.5mb/s is enough

>I seriously need to go to Alaska

Sup /dbt/, getting my license in late December and am looking to get a 250-300cc Dual Sport for cheap as my first since I'll be just commuting to and from work and want to ride out in the wilderness.

Question: is there a preferred helmet brand/helmet that /dbt/ recommends?

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>>14013320
Git Gud. Ausfag too.

>Go to mall
>Security is driving slow af
>Slows down even more when I'm behind them
>Very intentional
>They finally turn a different way
>Go around and park in the front next to the bike rack
>Go inside and bullshit for a while
>Finally come out
>Some black folks taking a picture of my bike
>They walk away awkwardly when they realize its mine
>See a piece of paper tucked in the seat
>Its pink
>Look over and see security watching me
>I grab the ticket and they start creeping by waiting for a reaction
>I walk over
>Its some fat mexican bitch
>Did you write this?
>Yes
>Why?
>You're parked on the sidewalk, you need to park in motorcycle parking
>You don't have motorcycle parking I'm not going to trust these shit head drivers around my bike
>Sir you need to calm down
>Is this a city ticket?
>Its private property
>Is this from the police?
>Ummm
>Ok well since it doesn't mean shit here you can keep it
>Throw it in her car and walk away
>IF YOU PARK THERE AGAIN YOU WILL RECEIVE A REAL CITATION!!
>Cut thru parking spots and speed on my way out

salty

>>14013410
ball sweat

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>>14013389
I liked my Bilt Explorer helmet while I had it. /dbt/ won't endorse it but it was a good lid for cheap.

Curious,
How many of you all still own and/or ride/prefer your first motorcycle?

>>14013353
the tsa also doesn't like it when you bring the computer on the plane.

But now I have all these stickers and I don't know what to do with them

>>14013432
Well I was stupid and brough a circuitry kit to the airport


that wasn't fun at all

what kinda stickers?

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>>14013426
As in my first road bike?
I have had mine 2 and a half years now and i am still happy with it.

>>14012721
"You need new jets"

>>14013404
Absolute nutcase

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>>14012863

Sup Leno, i'm the guy that had to Marauder. I sold it to buy a V-Strom 1000

>>14013501
Isn't that where the headless horseman chases the nervous man?

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>>14013458
Kek

>>14013426
First bike I bought was a Yamaha SecaII that I never got to ride because I bought it broken, and it was towed and I had no money to get it out.

I have the second bike I bought though.

>>14013536
cc whend you start getting in2 bikes

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>>14013536
First bike I bought was a 80 Yamaha SX400 I wanted to get running to, but I didn't have to tools/time. Now I just have the GS550.

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>>14013550
right b4 he got in2 ur mums pussay faggit!

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>>14013550
Started riding at like 10 on a Yamaha RT100, raced motocross on a KX100 for awhile, then stopped riding except around the neighborhood occasionally. Got that SecaII before I had a license or had ever ridden a street bike, then it got towed. I got my KLX in 2010 I think, rode without a license for a couple years then finally got it legal and got my license. The rest is history I guess.

Pic related looks just like my first bike. My parents still have it.

How do I get comfy on my supersport ?

Every once and a while I stick my legs out while riding and have a stretch

>>14013595
omg fix that bike

>>14013595
>tfw parents never bought me a reng-deng-deng
definitely something I will do for a kid I have when that time comes.

>>14013601
Stop and do anal gymnastics.

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>>14013601
Buy a sport tourer.

>>14013617
Yeah it was a highlight of my childhood for sure. Too bad my dad was a hardass so the rest of my childhood sucked kek.

>>14013649
lol my dad was pretty cool throughout childhood but he thought it was best to put me into a bunch of sports I didn't care about, and knew very little about cars and the shit I liked.

>>14013649
that land, 10/10 for exploring

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Cut my frame so im committed now. On the plus side the 650 ninja engine kinda fits in my klr. Anyone else take on a winter project?

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>>14013649
>dem memories
i remember when my dad got me on a PW80
i was nervous about learning a bike so he shoved me down a hill on it to prove it could do it.
>its family tradition

>>14013660
My childhood was all yardwork, and doing drywall, and pulling weeds, and more yardwork, and putting up fences, and yeah more stuff like that. Punctuated with cool shit like riding dirt bikes and mountain bikes and bitchin hiking and skiing in Colorado.

By the way that is literally a picture of the first time I rode a motorcycle.

>>14013680
wait are you actually?

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>>14013685
fucking love the rockies though, I am going to aspen to go skiing next week.
>first bike I ever rode

>>14013220
Dont you have unlimited data?

>>14013224
Get on the glass bbq ya drug fuck

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>>14013714
I need to go skiing ;_; all my ski stuff is still at my parents'

>>14013681
Kek based dads.
>Want to buy a 50cc moto for my niece
>Wife is fighting it
>Sister is fine with it
I'm totally doing it.

>>14013680
Bought a TTR 250 that needs a lot of work. Will probably be more than a winter project. Why are you putting a Ninja engine in the KLR?

>>14013737
thought about popping addy but nah. I am doing it the old fashioned way with good old willpower.

>replace all case fans and radiator fans with noctuas
>fuckin silent
>15C lower temps
SCORE

>>14013331
Yes 1.5 MB/s is fine for 1080p streaming.

Why limit yourself to braaap when you can bra nanana na na nanana baaaauuuunnn na dana dan nan nan nan?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Roho1Hacfq8

>>14013339
My backup is a gs500. Scooters are for fags.

>hate away

>>14013331
what the shit? I get 500Mb/s down from cumcast.

>>14013381
Did you ever get to experience dial up?

Back in my day...........

>>14013399
Nice university connection

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>>14013777
I live in the second largest city in New Mexico

Which is fucking tiny, we don't have the good shit.

>>14013766
Sweet. Time to save some money

>>14013765
sexcellent!

>>14013767
Do they keep the bikes revving like that because they sound like tractors when they are on idle without a muffler lol?
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmr5zi3vuk0

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>>14013741
i am still bummed i didnt really get super interested in bikes until after his arthritis and whatnot started limiting his ability to get out riding so much.
>tfw he's a crippled old man but i still cant hold a candle to him on gravel roads
>fucking flattrack/mx racing background

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after days of awful weather I can finally wash my shiny new fairings

>>14013782
There are people on the internet right now that never had to suffer dial up, nor were they excited about 25-50kb/s download speeds with broadband.

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>>14013689
umm yes.

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>>14012299
>>14012437
strom comfy DD

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>>14013782
I think my parents still have dial up.

Like no bullshit I'm pretty sure they still have dial up internet on their desktop in 2016 minus one month.

>>14013799
My dad did enduro on his KX500. And I think wrangling my 650 is a handful.

>>14013803
Fucking millennials

>>14013841
>I was born in a shit-tier era

what we all read

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>>14013748
6 speed
65 wheel hp
48 ft-lbf torque
fuel injected

>>14013811
>>14013848
Why not a Versys engine?
This >>14013792
Is Ninja powered.

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>>14013833
Mad jelly about your centerstand.

I want one, but here in upsidedownland they are 300+ roobux.

I just can't bring myself to spend that when I have two 8mm bolts and a set of jackstands.
Pic related

>>14013109
Tell her you're both going....?

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>>14013834
What is it with old people and actually being able to ride the kx500 properly lol?
I had to sell mine to my uncle a few years ago because it was just way too much for me.

>>14013862
Versys is tweaked different and only makes like 60 wheel.
Power 59.4 hp (44 kW) @ 8,400 rpm[1]
Torque 42 lb·ft (57 N·m)[1]

say wiki

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are we posting non conventional motorcycles?

>>14013870
I lucked out with it being on there already when I bought the bike. How's yours at highway speeds? Comfy?

>>14013846
No just born in Australia. Dial up was still being sold well into the late 1990's. It still even is in some places.

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>>14013834
hes taken me to some of his old stomping grounds and some of the hillclimbs they used to get up are goddamn insane, many of which he would do on his 125 before he could afford bigger bikes.
so basically revved out WOT or die

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>>14013878
She wants to go but not on motorcycle [told her to get her license and I'd buy her a motorcycle and she could come with if we figure out something for the dogs]. Told her I'd go summer 2017 and I'd take her in the ADVan summer 2018

>>14013862
also ninjas are cheap and plentiful
versys are few and far between where i am

>>14013795

They do it because they can. Thats literally the whole point of bozo.

>>14013895
I... like this a lot!

>>14013895
Yeah buffeting is minimal at 100km/h gets a bit rough around 180km/h. Stock windscreen with no laminar lip. Seat has a slight forward lean/push to it, on long rides it is slightly irritating but meh its all good really.

In 6th gear at 100km/h it is at 3500rpm.

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>>14013802

Ay senpai wanna trade bikes?

>>14013904
man that is a good angle of the van.

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>>14013887
>>14013901
Trufax. New generations are pussies.

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>>14013516
no that was probably here

>>14013920
have you thought about a bigger windshield? I have buffeting issues if I actually try to have it adjusted high up (i have the madstad bracket) so I have it slid all the way forward and angled down. I think if I get a touring windshield, I'll cut my stock one short to have in town.

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Got a GPZ900R, first model year lined up. Only 4k miles.
How much dick should I suck to get the guy to sell it to me?

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>>14013925
>tfw new generation
>went on a 2000 miles moto road trip on a whim on a 800$ motorcycle
>got to meet a bunch of people and fix shit along the way
get shrekt

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>>14013925
To be fair it took me using my dads 300 to get up this hill, he claims he could do it on his Honda elsinore 125 back in the day.... the cunt.
boomers are just cray cray.

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>>14013906
True enough. I have just seen several Versys engine swaps into KLRs and it seemed "pretty simple"

Either way good luck m8. Look forward to the end product.

>>14013924
Every angle is a good angle for the van. It only has like 4 total angles on it

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>>14013953
muh dick. it's like a sleeker looking katana

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>>14013925
>>14013887
keep in mind cough syrup used to be morphine and cocaine.
older generations just didnt fuck around.
my grandpa until recently used a big golf course mower that must've been from the 40's and caught on fire regularly and would kill you if you slipped off the seat while it was on.

>>14013967
damn you could have a fat orgy in that thing. christ that is big.

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>>14013973
the joys of old agricultural equipment is a serious feel.

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>>14013955
And Ted Simon did a RTW on a Triumph Bonneville in the 70s with no internet or any sort of support. You were saying?

>>14013965
Haha someone who was on that ride took a video of that and put it on the youtoobs, neato.
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8IVuixNznc