/dbt/ Daily bike thread

>>15003515

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiJYIGGx4Sk

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Your dreamworld is just about to end /dbt/

>>15003521
On the contrary, it has only just begun.

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>tfw you stay up all night with your bros and have a cold, wet ride home.

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My wing mirror keeps getting blown back by the wind.

Will black tape fix it ?

>>15003575
a better mirror will

>>15003455
Why

>>15003580

I've no money left after bike and its insurance.

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>>15003516
Did someone say post 300's?

>>15003592
Fuckin Straya cunt. Australia truly is a failed country.

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>>15003609
Nothing wrong with straya m80.

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>>15003609
Geez, fair shake of the sauce bottle

Where's list anon?
I need to head out and i want the blessing

Once again, should i +3 my sprocket?

>>15003636
from what?
which sprocket?

slow thread, dbt go faster.

Do people mis-match motorcycle tyres?
My rear is pretty squared off and I want to try a different tyre to what I have currently, however my front still has plenty of tread left and I'm not a fan of wasting money.
Why shouldn't I ride on mis-matched tyres until the front eventually wears down?

>>15003642
I have a pilot power 3 rear and a pilot power 2ct front because i couldnt get a 120/65-17 front, could only get 120/60 or 120/70

>>15003638
Aprilia Shiver, i'd really really like to get more torks

>>15003575
If it screws into place get some plumbers PTFE tape or whatever it might be called and wrap it around the thread

>>15003672

Its a ball and socket type.

>>15003642
If it's the same make and model don't worry, tyres always wear down differently

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>want to tour alps this summer
>only have a provisional bike licensee
>up to 125cc only
>will have to rent

Would a trip around the Italian alps be fun on a Yamaha/Honda/KTM 125cc ?

>>15003694
Come to SEM

>>15003694
Let me break it down for you:

Yes.

Yes it would.

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>>15003694
Eyyyyy limone
>un italianon

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>>15003707

Visited Lake Garda years ago.
> bellisimo

>>15003694
>Either underageb& or b licence cuck
Get a WR 125 and explore

>>15003725
I went there to kitesurf

>>15003668
why are you asking for opinions and expecting an answer without giving any details?
font or rear sprocket?
what size are they currently?

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>>15003694
WR 125
>inb4 you are a poolentone

>>15003728

6 month wait for full license.
> not till October

>>15003740
>+3
>tork
Obviously rear
Stock is 16/44
Was thinking 15/46 + a 43 in case of touring

>>15003750
just go a 48 rear instead of fucking with the front sprocket as well.

>>15003744
ITA?
On my pink thingy i traveled europe on a 350 before even booking my exam

>>15003753
Would that be excessively hektik?
>And i'm scared to fuck with speedo or mileage

>>15003725
I bought my bike there.

>>15003758
it won't change the speedo your not changing the front rim size, and no it won't be too excessive, too excessive would be a 52 rear and 13 front

>>15003768
Ah, but you see, superior italian engineering means speed is measured at the shaft

>>15003772
and again, the sprocket is whats changing, won't effect the speedo.

>>15003772
what the fuck would they measure speed at the shaft for?
that's dumb as hell

>>15003794
Some bikes measure at the output shaft. How new to bikes are you?

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>>15003794
Its like how bmw thinks they have to be completely different whenever they try to build a bike despite their history for failure.

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Fukken SEM

>>15003826
who gonna die this time?

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It's bad lads. It's really fucking bad.

The caliper pin is bent.
I managed to realign it with a rubber mallet but the thing is still loose.
Braking power is cut in half.

It's needs a whole new caliper. Then it would need bleeding.
I'm fucked. I'm double fucked.

My only way out is to feign ignorance, hope the mechanic doesn't notice it and lends it out to somebody else.
Once it's been in someone elses hands, they can't pin it on me.

>>15003849
what did you do?

>>15003855
set off with the disc lock still on

>>15003849
Well looks like you fucked up, how?

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>>15003849

shit.

> fuck

how does it feel when you press down on the brakes? is it noticably soft? does fluid shoot out of the caliper?

why not just try to say it was like that the whole time you had it? non chalantly mention it when you return it like

> yeah bike was fun bro but its braking sucks! lololol

>>15003858
haha whose bike is it?
you dun goofed, don't be a dick because the mechanic will notice that.

>>15003858
On a rented bike.

>>15003861
I would, but it had 1 mile on when I got it.
I could say that someone tried to nick it, but I signed an agreement saying any damage is my responsibility.

>>15003866
It's a hire bike. Some twat totalled mine so I got this until mine is fixed.
They're picking it up on monday.

I've had it for 2 months and I go and fuck it up at the last minute.

>>15003838
you're mom lol

>>15003882
ybrgrill?

>>15003889
I don't want to say too much incase they browse /dbt/

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>>15003882

well shit, looks like you just have some shit luck. i would seriously consider just up and telling them about it right away, and being smart with your money. i know that shit dont grow on trees nigga, but this is why you save a lil bit every now n then becaue bad/unexpected shit WILL happen, its a gurantee of life.

try offering them some labor at their shop in the hours of your free time?

also y did you have that bike for 2 entire months? surely it doesnt take that fuckin long to repair your original bike.....right?

>i wanna hear more of this story

>>15003895
ybrgrill

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MotoGP qualifying on RIGHT NOW.
Q1 ending in 6 minutes and 30 seconds.

>jorge gonna slam dunk Q2

>>15003895
YBR GRILL IS BACK

>>15003895
dont be a slut

>>15003838
Our collective virginity ;^)

>>15003895
post me pair of worn panites

>>15003895
Just offer to bend over and let them have some fun with your big round arse, babe.

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Yes. It is me, YBRgrill. Pls send monies.

>pic related

>>15003911
I'm not even half as good as that kid, feels batman ;____;

the fuck is this. i didnt think dbt was this....wack

>>15003902
Well my bike was written off (because of a cracked mudguard). I've got this one, courtesy of the guy who hit me, until they sort the paper work out and I get my settlement.

I said to my dad JUST the other day that I don't like riding a bike that isn't mine because I can't run it ragged.

Fuck.
It's a zero sum game. Best chance is hoping the guy who checks it over when collecting it doesn't spot it.

The agreement form says in giant bold letters:
>ALL DAMAGES MUST BE VERIFIED ON COLLECTION
I think that means that once they agree to take it back, it's their problem.
I hope...

>>15003937
Fuck off Tash, your YT will forever be filled with memes and faggots

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>>15003940
>he's never seen what happens on 4chan when a girl (possibly) shows up

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>>15003940
are you new?

>>15003940
Whatever do you mean?

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RIP squidanon

He even lived in a clover

>>15003895
Gurll this is the second time you got fucked.

You seriously need something better than that vegvisir.

>tfw know a guy that has that same rune on a dogtag
>he got his back and nerves fucked up and now walks with a cane

>>15003943
Honesty is the best policy, m8.

>>15003849
how the fuck
I've rolled off with disc lock on plenty of times
did you redline and dump the clutch with the lock on?

>>15003957
logan bogan

>>15003961
Did he finally died?

>>15003952
: p so this is normal then lol

>>15003957

yeah, im the nanner annon who just started riding a few months ago as my daily (not the one on the list tho.)

>>15003959

> show me your stained panties

> crossdresser

weird.

>>15003969
same
I have a sr250 (lol) and I've taken off with the lock on loads of times, and it's about 20 years old

this bike is made of marzipan

>>15003982
>> show me your stained panties
do it

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>oem silencers removed
>bike sounds like a different machine

>>15003965
how?
I won't get a lighter sentence by being honest

This is a bike hire company, they have reserves of cash just for this situation. I don't.

>>15003983
>>15003969
Depends how far from the caliper you attach the disc lock and how spirited your take off is. If the person had put it in the recommended position, right beside the caliper, it probably couldn't have happened regardless of take off speed. Unless they rolled a foot or two backwards before taking off.

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>>15004003

im just a perma high, ninja 250 riding mechanic but heres an idea

be honest and upfront. tell them you have no fucking idea how it happened, but show/tell them.

then explain you're poor or whatever the issue is. (is that not the issue?)

then offer them to take the money of the cost of fixing that caliper from your settlement.

sometimes life just fucks you over man.

>>15004003
>lighter sentence by being honest
You might actually. They'll almost certainly find it anyway and if they think you tried to fuck with them they'll certainly try to fuck with you. If you're honest about it and apologetic they might at least be cool and work out a way for you to pay it back as you can afford it.

>>15003982
>nanner annon
Who?

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HOLY CRAP LORENZO

HOLY CRAP

I AM FIZZING

HIS RAW PACE

ROSSI BTFO IN 7TH

Total newfag here, got few questions.
>difference between 125 and 250?
>what do you do in summer when sun is up and scorching?
>how loud are normal bikes compared to modern cars? how silent can they be?

>>15004075
>he still believes in racing
I bet you think wrestling is real too? hahahaha

Don't you know all those races are rigged? All the passes pre planned? The only real racing is on the touge.

>>15003997
i recognize that can. normally id say just get a slip on but the ones for the 1098/1198/848 are so fucking expensive. like full system cost for normal Japanese bikes.

>>15004077
125
Wheelies
Depends on throttle and revs

>>15004077
>difference between 125 and 250?
125cc's of difference.
>what do you do in summer when sun is up and scorching?
Open the vents on my jacket and legs.
>how loud are normal bikes compared to modern cars? how silent can they be?
They can be pretty silent but it's rare since most bikefags want to make theirs as loud as possible because 1. they like making noise and/or 2. they buy into the "loud pipes save lives" meme

>>15003849
Looks like its just the slide pin, could be a cheap fix really.

>tfw forgot my discount card at the super store
>realize I did it because that fucktard of a clerk placed the shit of the next client on it
>can't be bothered to go back because they'll just tell me to make a new one

Fuck that guy.

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>>15004075
>Rossi's even getting beaten by the two non factory Tech 3 yamahas

>>15003849
Just go buy a new/used caliper. Motorcycles take like 10 minutes to replace and bleed calipers. It's not a car, there's no reason you can't do it on your own.

>>15004139
doesn't bleeding require either special tools or 4 hands?

>>15004145
but a hand pump for bleeding calipers. like 20 bucks on amazon. still on of the best investments i have ever made other than paying 3 bucks to fuck your mother.

>>15004082
>touge
Yeah right
Gran turismo is the only real racing left

>>15004154
>>15004145
http://www.amazon.com/HFS-Brake-Bleeder-Vacuum-Tuner/dp/B00NP60URE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462627168&sr=8-1&keywords=brake+bleeder

mos of the hardware it comes with is cheap and can be thrown away. all you really need is a vinyl tube, the catch can and the pump.

>>15004154
they collect it on monday

>>15004172
i didn't read your initial post. you broke something that didn't belong to you. you are jizz dumpster scum.

>>15004172
So you've still got time to take it to a mechanic today and get an emergency fix done.

>>15004090
>>15004093
Okay thanks.
What does 125/250 mean then? Horsepower?

>>15004196
capacity...?
one has is 125cc one is 250cc.

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>>15004196
volume of the engine in cubic centimetres (cc)
does not correlate to power in any direct manner, but a bike with more ccs will generally have more horsepower than a bike with less ccs

I want the strangle the rain so fucking bad. Just fuck the hell off already

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It's a sunny sunday, dbt
Why aren't you on the touge?

>>15004213
>Sunday
wat

>>15004196
more cubic centimeters = bigger cylinder
bigger cylinder = more fuel
more fuel = bigger explosion
bigger explosion = more force
more force = more torque
more torque = more speed

>>15004213
the touge has become boring to me.
that and its midnight.

>>15004121
Lookat at his feet, they'll be broken for sure, road rash at the very least.
It goes to show that you should always wear CE certified riding boots.

>>15003903
>>15003913
>>15003916
>>15003924
>>15003927
>>15003962
How can you all tell it's YBR girl from just that post?
Genuinely curious.

>>15004248
its not ybr grill, its ratty black cbr600 anon that got his bike totaled

>>15004213
I'm playing videogams.

No but seriously, I had stuff to do this morning.
I need to go check a store that should be around your area (I think) sometime.

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>>15004248
all me

>>15004139
On a car sure. A bike you just need a wrench and your hand. Start to squeeze brake, open bleed valve, keep sqeezing and close bleeder. Release the brake and repeat. To collect the fluid some rubber hose and a soda bottle with a hole in the lid will suffice. If you put the hose submerged in fluid, even dirty you'll reduce the odds of air getting back in the line.

>>15004255
Why did everyone think it was her? I don't think I was on /dbt/ when the obsession with her got started.

>>15004196
>2300 Hp triumph
Fookin 'ell, croikey m08
Anyway, the difference between a 125 and 250 is the difference between staying in the right line of the highway and veering over to the middle one once in a while
If you're not getting a single cylinder thumper 250 you might as well get a 650 because the fuel economy won't suffer

>>15004255
He only totalled his bike a few days ago though. This person says they've had the hire bike for two months.

daily reminder that honda a shit

>>15004213

Its raining here and I'm on firstbike

>>15004296
you keep reminding us about your no-bike, why is that?

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4 vicCB/VicKTM shitposta

>>15004319
i kinda want to ride a ktm350, they are apparently really good in single trails

>>15004346
I've heard they're really good everywhere and the 350SX is faster than some other 450's

>>15004355
wouldnt surprise me, 250's are making over 40bhp now, my 08 450 was making around 48.

>>15004276
she posted her worn panties to wranon and a few others

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>>15004087
>slipons for the 1098/1198/848 are so fucking expensive

tell me about it. Full Termi's and akras are $2000+! slipons are $1k+. I have the AR baffle kit, but decided not to install them, just removing the silencer is loud enough.

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>>15004359
mmm yep

>>15004384
nearly as much horsepower as my 300, down on torque though, would think it would have more

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>>15004404
Looks like it's incredibly oversquare for a dirtbike in order to get the peak power, notice it revs out stratospherically,

Piston looks like a flying saucer.

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>>15004417
nah thats normal for dirt bike engines, just a high compression piston.

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>>15004434
4 strokes anyway, 2 stroke pistons look like pic related

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>>15004434
yeah I compared them later and the bore/stroke ratio comes down to.

450 SX-F

>1.498

350 SX-F

>1.530

So it's very lightly more oversquare but I think the extra revving is mainly just in the DOHC and smaller capacity more than being more oversquare.

Certainly nothing close to the 1.91 in the panigale.

>>15004454
I wonder if it bashes against the valves, KTM has always had a that problem with high comp pistons

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>>15004468
I've said before that a 450 EXC was the nicest brain to rear wheel connection I've ever felt on a motorcycle but I just straight don't trust owning one still (wouldn't trust a CRF or a WR450 either 2bh)

I guess this is kind of why I'm leaning toward 2 stroke because I'll only be able to afford doing all the work on it myself so I might as well make it easier.

> 30 degree Celsius
> bikes everywhere
> still nobike

kill me

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>>15004488
i figured the same thing, why i got the 300 going again instead of getting another 4 stroke, at least its cheap and easy to work on.

plus its a good 15kg lighter than my 450 was, thats always a bonus.

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>need to remove gas tank to remove airfilter
>need to remove fairings to remove gas tank
>need to remove windscreen, stone guard(s) and headlight (because lolstuck) to remove fairings
>self tapping screws are giving me the finger and need to be forced out
>rubber receiving thing for screw breaks off

fuck you Honda

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>>15004534
>tfw turn two twist pins and have full access to airfilter in 2 seconds

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>>15004558
There are at least 8 different screws/plugs/etc. used on the fairings. Had to go full autist just to track what goes where

>>15004534
>need to remove storage unit to remove fairing
>need to remove fairing to remove battery
>need to remove battery to remove radiator
>need to remove radiator to remove carbs
>need to remove carbs to remove engine block
>need to remove engine block to do a shim check
fuck you suzuki

>>15004600
>Naked boxer
>need to remove jack shit

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Why don't bike dealerships stock new models?

Why would anyone want to buy a bike without sitting on it and getting a feel for ti?

>>15004654
Because cucks buy instinctively
>and you're not part of the demografic, are you

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>being this bored on a Saturday

>>15003592
straya cunts get all the cool cars and bikes.

>>15004689
An then they can't drive them until they're 30

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>been raining for two straight weeks now

REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

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>>15004702
I pity you

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>>15004700
Americans, unfortunately never figure out how to actually ride at all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oZapEvK0xE

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>>15004713
Good thing i'm italian, then

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>>15004702
i dont see the problem here m8

>>15004568
you earned it for getting an aerodynamic bike, get an old DS bikes and you barely need to take anything apart to do the valves

>>15004713
>how do i turn?

>>15004729
ROSSI
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S
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>>15004729
>restricted to a 125 at 16

nah thanks, here in AU at 16 you're good to go riding your 300exc motard on the streets.

>>15004754
S E V E N T H
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I just got a pair of motorcycle gloves, and I'm wondering if they're a little too small.

The finger and knuckle length seem allright, but the glove is not quite large enough to get all the way between my index finger and thumb. There is about a 4-5mm space between the highest part of the glove there and the web of my hand (when my fingers are fully extended).

should I get a size up or is that normal?

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>>15004754
>not nearly that delusional
>>15004763
Good thing pic related is 6x the displacement

>went out today to buy full riding gear
>spent 1700 euros

what the fuck do i eat now

>>15004777
>pic related
That's a bush, m8.

>>15004679
I kek'd

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>>15004777
uhh nice trees pasta nigger.

Rossi is getting anally raped by lorenzo tomorrow though I'm sorry and there's nothing you can do about it.

>>15004785
>yuros
Kebab, clearly

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>>15004786
Scroll up
>or down i guess

>>15004767
if everything else fits well, that area is the place that has the most potential to stretch to fit better. if it doesnt cause discomfort on the bars, wear them in

>>15004793
what

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>>15004521
>bright and sunny
>friends want to ride
>new contour camera
>Bikes in the shop

>>15004800
>ever responding to Kit Kat
Are you new, bro?

>>15004796
theyre textile gloves, and I read that only leather gloves stretch

>>15004802
Wy@?

>>15004654
My dealership has two stories. The bottom are all 2015+ the top are used bikes. Love that place

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>>15004814
>textile gloves

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>>15004800
it was the subtle insuinuation that due to the recent influx of arab and north african immigrants, all of europe is predominantly islamic now. this would lead to the next logical food choice to be a stereotypical islamic food, such as kebab.

that being said, what gear did you get?

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Sup deebeetee.

Any news on the murica meet up?

>>15004822
>only one major dealership in my town
>"""family""" owned
>all others are in some way connected to them
>one gramps was a land owner
>did some """favors""" for them
Still get """discounts"""

>>15004814
ew

i had a pair of icon patrol back when i first started riding and there was nobody on /o/ to ask about wat gear iz gud. the thumb was too short then and never got better

>>15004839
hey dog I saw an indian chief classic for the first time yesterday, with all the leather trimming. I came. it was amazing.

>>15004767
Yeah you gotta crash a few times to wear them in

>>15004849
I got a pair of Icon Superduty gloves and they are absolutely excellent for everything but the coldest or wettest weather.

>>15004839
It's July 29-31 at the tail of the dragon. I don't know how many are signed up so far.

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>tfw getting Grom as first bike even though /dbt/ told me not to

I've got a 1982 Honda Ascot with no keys. What are my options to getting new keys that work with the existing locks? I heard there were "codes" on older locks so you could make keys that way.

>>15004900
A screwdriver should suffice

>>15004905
I don't want to destroy the locks.

>>15004897
Why would we tell you not to? Groms are great little shitbikes and are a lot of fun.

Their MSRP is less than what most people give for decent used bikes.

Also dat 100+ mpg. If you're using it for a short commute to work or school it's pretty ideal, unless you're over six feet tall, then you're gonna have a bad time.

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>drain battery by mistake
>acid's gone
>fuck need new battery
>mount empty battery back because emergency
>wtf it werk
>check it today to fill it up
>acid's level is up

Based.

>>15004921
have you ridden one?

the description of them being a bad time if you're over 6 foot makes me wonder if you have because they're just not that small.

>>15004948
My 170 friend got one, che looks quote big on it
I tried to ride it, but being 190 i look like a fucking gorilla on it

>>15004948
Yes, but I'm 6' 3" and prefer dual-sports. I've only ever ridden DRs and WRs so I'm uncomfortable on seats lower than 32 inches.

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>>15004488

I just hit 100 hours on my 2015 200 xc-w.

I haven't had any mechanical problems so far and the motor still feels tight and starts on the first kick. The only thing I've had to do is change the transmission oil and air filter which is about a 15 minute job.

Top end rebuilds are about $150 and bottom ends are about $300.

>>15004948
>because they're just not that small.

I'm 6' and my bike is only that much taller than a grom (seat height is only 5 mm taller) and it's fucking cramped.

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>>15004921
groms are pretty shit if you aren't legally limited by displacement
>want to ride out of the city? can't ride on roads faster than 45mph pretty much or you are redlining the whole time
>can't ride offroad even though it is as slow as a 125 dirtbike
>you can get a cbr250r that's never been ridden for the same price
>can't go fast enough on most corners to actually learn real load and cornering dynamics
t. someone who owned a bike with the same cornering specs.

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>>15004964
>70's DS bike
>same as a Grom
>you knowing anything about cornering dynamics

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>>15004964
apparently you can get 250cc engine upgrades for them that are pretty neat
still a 250 though so nothing mind blowing

>>15004964
Red line on a CG125 is about 70mph in 5th. I doubt it's lower on the Grom.

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>>15004989
shit I meant acceleration but I think I learned a decent amount about cornering over the last 12000 miles.

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>>15004964
you do you, boo

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>>15004996
grom is redlining at around 65mph. you ride at redline all day every day and see how that works out

>>15004994
>bike is good bro
>just so long as you change the engine entirely
but honestly, a 250 is pretty much the minimum on american roads that you can safely ride outside of town.

offroad is another story though.

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>>15005003
I wouldn't mind tracking one, and I wouldn't mind owning one, but as a first and only bike it is a bit foolish.

>>15004998
>I think I learned a decent amount about cornering over

considering on /dbt/ you've shown no capability to learn about anything at all I highly doubt that.

I mean I gave you the benefit of the doubt when you'd only been on /dbt/ for a month that you'd eventually stop parroting other people and stop speaking with authority about bikes you've never ridden, sometimes never even seen in the flesh but we're nearly a year on from that point and it's just the same old shit.

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Going ride, dbt, pray that I die at some point during it.

>>15005026
>other people and stop speaking with authority about bikes you've never ridden,
i've ridden a grom though. msf niqqa after I had been riding the SL for a bit.

>>15005049
Just a few days ago I caught you weighing in on 600s and 1000s.

>>15005080
I didn't claim I have ridden them, I just stated that it probably isn't a good idea for a beginner rider to get an FZ6 as a first bike. the only liter+ bike I have ridden was a V Rod.

>>15005015
Why would you need to be doing 65mph all the time? Do you think before you type at all?

>responding to Kit Kat ever
Jesus Christ, guys.

>>15005096
>but honestly a 250 is pretty much the minimum on american roads
>that you can safely ride outside of town
because I enjoy riding on back roads and outside of towns and long distances. if you want something purely for a city, just get a scooter. there's literally nothing a grom can do that a 250 can't do.

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I'm seriously considering this for my first bike... Thoughts? Ideas? Suggestions?

>>15005117
wait a second and Kit Kat will tell you. he knows lots about bikes

>>15005141
I know zero about ktms other than that i think the 1290 is awesome

>>15005177
>I know zero
never stopped you before though

>>15005117
5200 is a lot for a first bike, one of somewhat questionable quality at that.
youd be better off with a used jap bike that you wont feel too bad about dropping and will hold resale value much better

>>15004851
Ohhh. Which color was it?

>>15004887
Roger that. Sorry for the late reply, running drills.

>>15005229
So a used cbr 250 for this summer and then upgrade in a year maybe?

>>15005252
thatd be the best use of your money. by then you can upgrade to something like a 650 and be set for a few years

>>15004135
Rossi's time at the top of the podium is at its end.
Fair thee well, good Doctor.

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>>15005117
this>>15005229
your first bike should be a shit bike, Becuase you're probably gonna drop it.

The 1290r is my 4th bike. I've dropped every bike ive previously owned at-least once.

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>dad will give me his old bike
>got to drive it home
>own a ford focus

How hard is it disassemble and reassemble a bike to point that would fit in my focus.

pic related

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>>15005285
>>15005252
honestly if you live that close to moab you should get a DS bike and spend plenty of time offroad, its excellent training for adverse conditions on streetbikes
and DS bikes bought used can usually be resold for damn near if not more than you paid for it

I'm in the market for my first bike. Why in the shit are the craiglist ads filled with nothing but cruisers? Everything in a 500 miles radius is 90% cruisers.

>>15005286
hatch or trunk?
forks, bars and swingarm can be pulled off in a matter of 30 min or so but itll still be heavy as shit to move around.

>>15005296
>tfw i live 4 hours from moab but my friends only ride motocross track and my xrr is in storage

>>15005304
Its the hatch

>>15005308
drain carb and take off tank and maybe front wheel and you should be good

>>15005308
get some plywood, lay it on the lip of the hatch so it doesnt get damaged and get some help wedging the bike in sideways after yo udrain the oil and gas out.
if a couple guys can shove a yz250 into the trunk of an old civic i think you can manage.
or you could just ride it home, provided it works

>>15005322
>>15005323
I don't think I want to make my 1st ride a 9 hour one.

Ill probably just disassemble and drain what I can.

>>15005331
alternatively, get a bolt on receiver and rent a little uhaul trailer for the trip all up would probably be about $250 if you bolt it on yourself

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Anyone got experience on a BMW Xmoto 650?

How are they? Good as commuters? Fun?

>>15005286
Why disassemble it?

Drop the back seats. Throw an old duvet down so you don't scratch your tank or car. Put the bike in backwards on its side. As long as most of it is inside it wont go anywhere. Tie it to a front seat to make sure. Pull your boot door down and tie it to the tow bar or something. Put part of the duvet or a pillow in place to protect the bike from the boot door.

Rock and roll.

>>15005296
City fag here... Would rather stay on the pavement for now

>>15004241
That dude is dead

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>Crippling depression
>nothing makes life any better
>constantly want to die
>constantly want to die on bike
Nothing is fun, guys

>>15005416
well why don't you kill yourself?

>>15005416
See a doctor.

>>15005416
And what do you want us to do about it?

>>15005419
Because I'm a goddamn coward

>>15005426
After getting put in a mental facility once, I'd rather not go again after sharing suicidal intentions with my dr

>>15005435
Nothing from you, goy

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My FZR has the plastics on it now but unfortunately the motorcycle shop things one of my forks is indeed bent. I don't know if I believe them I'm going to try to look closer myself but I don't know a lot about this kind of things ):

>>15005436
>>15005447
Stop being a selfish prick and go help people. Go work in a shop kitchen or food bank or a homeless shelter. If you only do things in order to find self satisfaction youll never be satisfied.

>>15005436
So don't tell them you're suicidal, just tell them everything else.

>>15005460
No one likes you, Wilder, stop fucking posting already.

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>>15005471
I like me ;)

>>15005345
>How are they?
fine
>Good as commuters?
as good as other ~650cc supermotos
>Fun?
as fun as other ~650cc supermotos

>>15005476
>I like me ;)
There's only so long you can believe your own lies.

>>15005500
If I didnt like me I'd probably have offed myself a while ago

>>15005345
Sub had one. IIRC he said it was lots of fun but not very comfortable

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Slovenia is basically a gay meet up on two wheels, right ?

Where's the best place to buy tires for a 1968 Honda CB350?

>>15005285
>that 1290 Superduke

Snowcat is that you?

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> still nobike

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>>15005616
I hope so.

>>15005632
Just buy one

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>>15005616
it's a wilderness quran study retreat

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Lots of shit posts no real bike. Posting real shit bike.

>>15004713
he just literally didn't turn....

>>15005679
Indian engineering/10

>>15005660
IT'S NOT THAT EASY

>>15005748
It is though.

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>>15005789
I don't want "some" bike, I want a bike that I like.
ofc i could just go out and buy any bike, that's easy as fuck, but not to find the one that you like

Hey /dbt/ I made a video.
it's not your usual review, watch it and laugh

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73RJyVUCxC4

>>15005454
something looks very wrong but I an't put my finger on it

>>15005812
>top speed is 650mph
>closed
Alright.

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>>15005808
here, i just found the bike you like. now go and buy it

>>15005838
>>15005842
fuck you guys

>>15005812
this video gave me cancer, tinnitus and a desire to die

>>15005849
>mfw we had one in the shop and I actually thought it was pretty cool
how did you know m8

>>15005863
because you posted a shitbike and the ZXR is a goodbike for shitbike aficionados

>>15005874
but 220 kg
and no point in a literbike if I have to castrate it to 48 hp anyways

watch out for those darkies, bros. They dont like to look in their blind spots and we all know they sure as hell dont carry any auto insurance.

>>15005679
Yellow curry bike

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>spend most of yesterday taking out carbs
>cleaning them
>rebuilding
>trying to get them back in properly
>get battery
>it has to charge overnight
>barely sleep bc I can't wait
>hook up battery
>take it for a ride
>tfw new bike that runs

>>15005901
Finally somoene with a ninja 250 that looks worse than mine does. Congrats on the new bike tho man, hope you enjoy!

bought another dodgy old enduro today /dbt/
i think i have a problem

>>15005899
i prefer the green curry myself

>>15003826
I haven't been on here for several months, is there any more info on this SEM thing? I'm from Villach/Villaco/Beljak and Bled would be just around the corner.

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>>15005908
post

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>>15005904
idk I think it's kind of pretty in a weird way

>>15005928
>>15005901
Oh don't get me wrong, I adore my little shitbike ninja 250, can't wait to replace it though.

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>>15005928
plus it looks way better than my old klr250, that thing looked like it was straight out of a mad max film

>>15005935
Ratty-ness aside it looks to be in good condition, if you gave a damn, get some cheapy scratched fairings from ebay, fresh coat of paint and some good seat repeair, you'd have a nice lookin bike

>>15005935
lol what's going on in the upper right corner

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>>15005919

>>15005951
gay blowjob

>>15000000 just checking

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>>15005955

>>15005951
that's my moped, I had to move it out of the way cause my sister is visiting so I just kinda leaned it against a tree trunk

>>15005941
I actually kinda like the grey colour tbqh, I'll fix the seat for sure tho. I have the original front fairings, they're really ugly bright neon tho. If I were to repaint it I might consider going with a red/white/black colour scheme but I'd just repaint the current fairings

>>15004936
wtf is going on here? why are they like this?

>>15005837
No front fender. No idea why you'd have a fairing first.

>>15004941
It was never empty in the first place.

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>tfw no zrx
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbFwHhzIXSA

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give me one reason not to buy this beauty

>>15006078
no liter no peter

>>15006084
well that would be a good reason if I wasn't restricted
>lmao 48 hp restriction
so that's not a good reason now.

So I'm looking into buying my first bike this summer after I take motorcycle safety class. I've done some research on different forums and I think I have my heart set on an SV650. Only problem is I can't seem to find one anywhere around me that isn't salvaged or out of my price range. I'm hoping I could get one between $2000-$3000 but I'd be willing to go up a little more if need be. Where can I find a good bike other than craigslist? I live in Michigan for relativity.

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>>15005225

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went on my first ride in the rain since getting her a month ago. i came from an 848 and the difference is night and day -- the old duc wanted to break the rear loose if you lightly slip the clutch from a stop at 2k. the kawi just says "ok buddy" and pulls smoothly and evenly with no histrionics. i love my bike, /dbt/.

>>15006102
Also, if you have any other good first bikes I would be open to suggestions. I just don't want something too small hat I'll sell after 2 months.

>>15006110

GS500

>>15006107
>angry ant faec

still noice bike

>>15006123
i wanted the vacuous cyclops face but i wanted to watch my girlfriend get fucked by a black man more so i had to get the ABS-enabled one. but thanks

>>15006157

>>15006157

>>15006157

NEW THREAD

>>15006107
Vtwin vs I4 torque delivery m8

>>15006161
she's actually a parallel twin and has decent power down low. it's just not as overpowering as the 848's engine.