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

>>15204834
Kawasaki a best

Is it possible to lock up your rear wheel from not shifting? Say I redline third gear, get up to 60mph, and then just let off the throttle and the engine braking immediately starts as I slow down. Can this cause the rear tire to lock up?

>>15204834
I have an oldschool full faced white helmet kinda like a gingo, some dirt gloves, with dirt goggles. i wear black jeans and a black hoodie. is this sufficient?

>>15204854
no. As the engine is still turning, the wheel will still turn. You will just slow down, slowly.

>>15204854
no the drive train has less resistance and momentum behind it than the wheels, rubber, pavement.

>>15204854
Only way the wheel would lock up under that scenario would be if your engine stopped. If its still running the wheel is still turning

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Does anybody know what kind of bike this might be?

>>15204874
mmpr

>>15204874
z1000sx ? maybe ?

>>15204874
>>15204888

or a yamaha FJR1300 ?

>>15204871
>>15204870
>>15204862

So if the bike stalls say at 13k RPM in 3rd gear, the rear wheel could lock?

>>15204874
Looks like a Kawasaki Ninja 1000 to me.

>>15204874
ninja 650r

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>>15204845

Yes

>>15204854
no. also most sportbikes have a back torque limiting slipper clutch too.

>>15204899
If it *seizes* then yes, but if it stalls, say if the ignition stops igniting or the injectors stop injecting, it will keep spinning, spun along by the spinning of the wheels, spinning, spinning along.

>>15204899

No because it will just roll start it and say it stalls becasue spark fails it will just chug along as if it wants to start.

The foward motion of the bike will be greater than the resistance of the gearbox.

>>15204902
>>15204901
>>15204897
>>15204888

Nice. Thanks guys. Looks pretty similar to all the kawasakis mentioned.

>went filtering with grill today
>she's never done it
>freaked get out a bit
>fun times were had

Yay heavy traffic and tourist

>>15204916
Is that an Eliminator?

>>15204899
If your motor is seized then yes your back wheel will lock up. If it's not seized then it will not lock up. How do I know? Because I've push started a million bikes a million times at a million different speeds. With a motor off, dumping the clutch will slow you down and turn the motor and will not lock up the tire. The faster your going the easier it is to jump the bike this way.

Try it sometime, go out, hit the kill switch, when the motor is off, put it back to run and dump the clutch it'll fire right up... if it doesn't fire up, like if you leave the kill switch on it's like applying the brakes, you're essentially dragging the drive train.

Its too hot to ride why can't it always be winter

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>>15204845
yes

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>tfw tropical depression going to hit in a few days
>if it gets worse it will be tropical storm Collin
Fuck Florida

>>15205032

i can't understand why anyone lives there

>>15205032
>stussy

Is it the 90's again?

>>15205032
>tropical storm Collin

At least you'll die laughing?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIkO1oqd7Rc

>>15205008
Wear a t shirt and shorts. Shits cash

>>15205032
>tfw road tyres on a dirt bike

>>15205078
I see you skid demon

>>15204955

God no its a 1974 Z900

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>>15205091
>13 years after the release of Napoleon dynamite
>Not being a squid
It's really fun :)

>>15205104
fuck off no bike

>>15205050
Funny, last time someone brought that sticker up they were saying I was a vaping hypebeast
>>15205077
Is that show worth watching?
>>15205089
If there was anywhere good to ride offroad here I would have got the knobbies. I'm really glad I went with the sm because this thing is a blast in the street, pretty fun in the dirt too unless its mud or sugar sand

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>>15205104
Safety is paramount though!!!

>>15205097
then get a grom

>>15205049
Because it's a warm coastal state and not a cold landlocked state (i.e. hell)?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6zT41fre6w

>>15205125
>Cruisercuck
>Getting cucked by safety
:^)

How hard would it be to set up a 600 supersport with some lockable hard panniers? Could that work?

>>15205122
>Is that show worth watching?

The original with the British people? No idea. Father Ted is about as far as I can stand British humor.
The original with Drew Carey? Yes.
The reboot with Aisha Tyler? From what I've seen yes.

>>15205104
Saved for future use.

>>15205172
crazy ass nigggas bruh lmao

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>>15205174
Coming from the guy who wants a road glide?

You let me down wilder :(

>>15205174
More like

>getting cucked by comfort
Cruisers are amazing. Sportbikes are overrated.

>>15205194
All my sportbike buddies love the fuck out of my rolling couch

Yall' ever had to deal with headshakes? Got one today hitting a tar snake while moving pretty fast. Not my first but bounced my helmet around pretty good. Are steering dampeners for faggots?

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>>15205172
>fat guy gets taken out by the dogs

hah.

>>15205172
>monkey at the end is better than /dbt/

>>15205220
>Are steering dampeners for faggots?
No, but tripcodes are.

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>>15205193
I'm just playing :)
>Road glide
Haram. Dyna, road king or electra

>>15205194
I hope you're aware I'm a habitual Harley poster

>>15205172
holy fuck that ankle injury

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>>15205251
gear is for fags tho, remember

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>>15205244
I see so many ppl on the dyna though. Will always love the road king/glide. So maneuverable.
Was talking to a Dr budy tonight about all the fancy shit he's done with his electra. Dude has more miles on that thing than anyone I know.

>hondafags
http://www.wctv.tv/content/news/Brooks-County-man-survives-after-being-trapped-under-motorcycle-for-8-days-381105051.html

Frame sliders or engine guards on a naked bike?

>buy new bike
>immediately pass to service for lowering
I'll learn someday

>>15205286
Learn to be taller?

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>>15204834
Snapped my rearset right where the back brake connects on my bike. I got charged $100 just for the plate and that's gonna take a week to get here. Since this happened I'm wondering about aftermarket sets. What brands are good? Are the eBay ones worth looking at for $150 or is it really worth it to spend the $350 on nice ones? Fucking pissed this happened especially right when I got pazzo levers that are out getting a custom anno job. Fuck my life /o/ I just wanna ride

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brappy the clown gets all the girls

>>15205286
enjoy your ruined handling because you couldn't be fucked to lean off it more at red lights.

>>15205303
Are the girls behind all those obvious traps?

>>15205279
I would if you're only running liability insurance. Might save you some money if shit ever goes sideways. Most of em' look cool too

>>15205310
Well far right is, left may be as well. Not sure about the middle two.

>>15205321
I've interneted long enough to know when a chick has a dick. Then is traps fo sho

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>>15205310

thats how brappy likes them...asian with a set of tits and a penis

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>>15205277
Make your grandpa buy a supermoto so he doesn't get trapped under it.

>>15205298
I put some China made eBay rearsets on my EX250. It's pretty decent. It even stood up to a lowside. That said, it doesn't have provisions for the rear brake light switch. I had to make my own to pass inspections.

>>15205344
Can't argue with good taste

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holy shit it's been a long time since i've posted. new job has me working evenings, so i get home and crash.

SAM is happening Jully 29-31, stop emailing me, you're too late.

I've found a new purpose in life since i've moved to eastern KY...saving turtles...

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>construction crews leaving piles of gravel and dust right at the apex of corners

I'm almost tempted to ride around with a broom and sweep that shit of the road.

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>>15205353
It's good to see you've moved on with your life Jeb.

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>>15205346
Is that a vtx I see?

>>15205353
>meet is over a month away
>you're too late
lmao

>>15205373
Yup VTX1300

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Anyone play any Road Rash recently?

>>15205349
Well luckily I wouldn't have to worry about that. Are they adjustable? How do they feel? Is the anodization nice?

>>15205353
>.saving turtles...
Nigger, you put him back on the side of the road he started on! You didn't save shit, you just wasted 8hrs of that turtles time you faggot.

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>>15205379
Man obviously had good taste

>>15205382
Anodization is decent, quite durable. It stands up to my boots, and even resisted a lowside. They're quite adjustable, in fact, you may have to adjust them a bit because the stock locations aren't very ideal and can be tiring.

>>15204834
>Be extra careful today edition.
y

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>move up from Ninja 300 to Triumph Street Triple
>can't even get out of third around town
>even interstate is too slow

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>>15205406
>memebike to memebike

oh dear

this will be your fate soon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw2hzskmaFc

"Rider was around 20 yrs old, Said the Triumph was his second bike. He had a Ninja 300 a year & road a year before purchasing the 675. Bike was one month old at time of crash. "

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>twas a good day
Where did /dbt/ go today?

>>15205419
I'm not even riding that hard, doing the same learning curve with the Triumph as the Ninja, not going mountain riding until I have a 1,000 or so miles under my belt.

>>15205422
Nowhere yet. Trying to decide whether or not to ride today

>>15205422
Around town. Saw a car show, hit the strip. Filterd through shitty traffic because some festival, filed with fellow bikers, got tacos.

Pretty ok day

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Loving this zx9r and how stock it is, except for all these LEDs. Yanked all this shit out. Was a rats next of wiring under the seat and behind the carbs.

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>>15205445
basically weight reduction

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>>15205445
that chain could use a little TLC.

>>15205445
Gunna get rid of those fuckugly turn signals?

>>15205445
>>15205453
On second though, since you love how stock it is I imagine not.

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>>15205452
Already is better. Bought bike today and has sat for 2 years. Oiled, cleaned, oiled, cleaned again and it looks good again. In fact its in good shape all around. Guy said it needed new chain and sprockets and both are fine now that they're serviced.
>>15205453
Already ordered.

Got it home and ordered new battery, chain and sprockets (cancelled for now), new levers, new clutch cable, new tires, new brakes, and everything for an oil change. Then after I have the new motor in the DRZ and it's on the road - taking the zx9r to my buddy to have him adjust the valves.

All in all will have around 2200-2300 into this bike and it wont need a thing for a long time.

>>15205458
I just like that it's original and not all fucked with. Outside of all the LEDs nothing has been touched. Doing flush front signals. Leaving the rears for now.

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>>15205473
That's a fucking steal man. On the other hand I paid $3600 for this and it's been sitting at the shop for a week. Not actually certain what's wrong with it, just that the fuel pump isn't turning on. Not sure why.

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>>15205440
>car show
>bike event
>shitty traffic
were you in duvall? i got hung up in all of that shit on my way out

>>15205495
I'm not up to speed with common issues but I think i hear a lot of that era of fi hondas having fuel pump issues

>>15205244
I like your bike, kike

>>15205497
Va beach my man.
Must be a Saturday thing

>>15205495
>>15205499
My buddy had the exact same bike and had to replace his fuel pump.

Is the 2013 v star anon here?

>>15205473
Holy fuck that kawi green is gorgeous.
It's like - most kawi green bikes I hate because theyre almost always beat to shit and ragged out especially the older ones like yours. But then u find the few rare ones that still have like-new fresh paint. Kawi green is beautiful when its still nice with a shine. Beautiful bike. I wish i could get a nice clean low mile older rocket. How many miles does yours have?

>>15205499
That's what I heard. The weirdest part is that it was out of nowhere. It was giving me an FI code and shit, but the fuel pump was still turning on. But overnight it just decided it wasn't going to do that anymore.


>>15205513
That's what I figure I'm going to have to do. The question is how much this place is going to charge me for it.

>>15205495

was it in running condition when you purchased it?

did you drop the bike? be honest

when you turn the key to the on position do you hear the fuel pump prime?

>>15205525
Yea, ran fine when I bought it. Haven't dropped it. Haven't dropped a bike since a few months after I started riding a little over 2 years ago. And no, the fuel pump wasn't even priming. Which is why I took it in to the shop. It would give me the FI symbol, the oil light would flash, and it would fucking click forever.

>>15205381
linx to rom and emulator, I'm lazy.

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Been doing hw and playing stellaris for almost 2 weeks straight. God damn that game is addicting.

>>15205419
Lucky he had a back protector, even the shitty foam ones that come with a jacket are better than none.

>>15205104
Is that what i think it is in your pocket?.....

>>15205535

Did you check the fuse?

> The question is how much this place is going to charge me for it.

most shops charge $90+ an hour for labor. I cant see them taking more than 3 hours to change the fuel pump if thats the problem...plus parts + shop suppplies.

>>15205541
I started playing Antichamber a few days ago. That is the most challenging, mind boggling game I have ever played.

>>15205573
No, though I should've. I'm sure they will. They changed some of the relays while I was standing there. The clicking stopped for some of them, but the fuel pump still wouldn't prime. Told me that if they managed to fix it while they were diagnosing the only charge is for the initial diagnose.

I really hope my parts get here monday; I don't have any shipping/tracking info. I'm dying to ride.

I want to get a bike. My dad used to ride and is taking me to take the motorcycle certification course thing.

What would you recommend as a first time bike? I like cruisers but I've heard that sports bikes are better for first timers.

>>15205621
>that feel
I'm waiting for a sprained wrist to heal to be able to ride again

>>15205629
Turbo busa

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>can't see through bugs
>try to wipe them off
>can't see through smeared bugs
Fug

Also
>my face when 78mpg

>>15205629
regardless if you have any real interest in them.
if you dont hate dualsport bikes, theyre fantastic learners.
they handle decent, have good posture for visibility, handle all the bumps and falls of learning and are pretty nimble plus have great resale value

>>15205647
rookie error

>>15205629
Don't buy a sports bike just cause it would be easier. Unless you have the money the buy a sports and then then cruiser that you want. You could get a nice cruiser, 500cc and that will be enough for a beginner. Not too small and not too big. You'll be happy with it for a long time. I made the mistake of starting on a 250 cruiser and wanted to upgrade right away.

>>15205629
Most twin or single cylinder four stroke motorcycles up to ~650cc and ~80hp are generally suitable for new riders.

Depends on what style you're after honestly. Cruisers are slow and heavy, proper sporbikes can be uncomfortable etc.

>>15205658
Okay, thanks man, I'll keep that in consideration. Any suggestions for beginner cruisers?

>>15205629
The ninja 250 is esteemed as the beginner bike for a reason. Ive been riding 5 years and recently rode one. Its so comforting and un intimidating yet still fun that a fully understand now and would love to have one.

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>>15205675

>>15205629
Don't get a old Honda or whatever from the 70s unless you want to learn how to fix a motorcycle instead of how to ride one.

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My last day of MSF course tomorrow, any tips before the tests?
Is it impossible to fail as I hear from my friends?

6/18 people got kicked out on the first day today, 4 women and 2 people that came on their own motorcycle.

>>15205698
why would you get kicked for coming on your own motorcycle?

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>engine blows off countershaft sprocket at 85mph
>spewing oil all over the road
>cross country trip coming in two weeks

My dad never got me a college graduation gift. Think I can coerce him into funding an engine rebuild for me?
>ACT wide ratio gears - $620
>440cc Big Bore Kit - $400
>FCR39MX carburetor - $400

>>15205698
Yes, you can fail. I'm sure you will

>>15205701
For being a shit/dangerous rider or a general asshole I guess.

>>15205703
or get a better bike...

>>15205703
did you pull in the clutch and shut off the engine before it got fucked, or is it completely fucked?

If not then just fix it, using locktite and a proper lock washer on the counter shaft nut.

>>15205690
>all these summer post

>>15205714
It ran for 1-2 minutes while spewing oil before I realized what was going on and turned it off. Countershaft is not stripped, sprocket was completely off of it. Going to tear it apart tomorrow and check inside the cases for damage. It needs to be back together in two weeks so I can go to Tail of the Dragon.

>>15205710
>better bike than a DRZ
>literally the Miata of motorcycles

>>15205704
Thanks for your encouragement nobike.

>>15205741
Nice buzzwords :)

>tfw poor college kid
Real life sucks mad dick yo

>>15205647
>78mpg
Post your YBR

>>15205698
>even taking the test

lel why even waste money

>>15205731
>>literally the Miata of motorcycles
A slow, outdated, shitty meme vehicle praised for its handling which really isn't that great.

>tear it apart and check inside the cases
Honestly I would just check the top end for oil starvation and if it looks good just put it back together and ride.

>>15205703
>85mph
I thought you had your bike geared retardedly low though, to the point where it wouldn't even rev out to 85mph?

>>15205687
First bike was an sv650 then z1000 then fz09. The 250 is awesome and if you say otherwise its only cause you havent ridden one. Theyre great bikes.

>>15205757
becus im not poor lul

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tfw when practicing wheelies for 2 weeks, I loop once, still can't ride a balance point wheelie and 14 year old nig nogs can do them perfect. Feels bad man.

>>15205731
>literally the Miata of motorcycles

A DRZ isn't a GS500 m8

>>15205769
2 weeks isn't shit mang. Those nigs have been practicing for years.

>>15205766
I meant from a standpoint that it doesn't teach you much unless you're an absolute retard. Which I assume is most of the people attending that course.

>>15205769
what's up with Hondas being so popular to the nogs?

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>>15205753
Okay

>>15205752
>tfw poor college kid
>tfw spend extra financial aid on Dainese gear and supermoto parts
Sallie Mae giveth, Sallie Mae taketh away.

>>15205759
>fun
>outdated
>meme vehicle
Yes.

It's 15/39 which is pretty high, it won't rev higher due to lack of torque to overcome aero, not lack of gearing. I top out at like 87-89mph depending on wind, I was WOT when I was chasing this truck and it blew up.

>>15205772
The GS500 is the Civic of motorcycles you fucking nobie.

>>15205795
You really modified that YBR, good job anon.

>>15205796
But I remember you talking before how it sits at 7k rpm at 60mph and how you have it geared lower for easier willies

>>15205555
>>15205555
If by what your thinking is packaging tape then yes it is.

>>15205785

there are 2 types of people who take the msf

>people who never ridden a motorcycle and want to experience it

>nobikes who want to bypass the dmv skills test

>>15205796
>The GS500 is the Civic of motorcycles you fucking nobie.
No it's not, it corners better than a DRZ.

>>15205815
and then there is the 3rd type who is a shit rider, that thinks it's knows it all.

>>15205815
the MSF is way harder than the dmv skills test though

>>15205817
no

>>15205805
I was on a 44T rear sprocket for willys, but I installed a 39T rear sprocket last week for 70mph at 6700 RPM. My top speed was about 95mph with the 44T because I could actually get to 10k RPM in 5th, now it doesn't have enough torque to rev over ~8k with the 39T, leaving me at about 87mph.

I'm pretty drunk does that make sense?

>>15205815
Here in Tx you have to take an MSF to get your license.

>>15205817
>it corners better than a DRZ
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>>15205825
>the MSF is way harder than the dmv skills test though

its not and you need to own a motorcycle (or scooter in some states) to take the skills test

>>15205842
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>>15205828
Yeah but power is what you should be saying, not torque. These bikes have peak torque at like 5k, but the power continues to climb as the revs get higher

>>15205344
Looks hot. I mean I crack my visor in winter, I think I'd die in that

>>15205807
Not at all

>>15205843
In my state the skills test is literally just 4 maneuvers. The MSF course has many more exercises.

>>15205842
He owns a GS500, what did you expect?

>Hey guys my shit is better than yours
>Actually anon it's worse
>YEAH WELL FUCK YOU IT'S BETTER BECAUSE I SAID SO YOU NOBIKE HAR HAR HAR etc etc etc

Every /dbt/ thread ever.

>>15205843
>took two of my roommates to the road skills test this past week
At MSF they give you like 5 tries, at the road test you get one try without advice/hints.

>>15205850
No, torque overcomes resisting force, and my bike has a race pipe so it peaks closer to 7500rpm. I may be drunk but if I know shit about shit, that shit is about DRZs.

>>15205863
You're not wrong, but GS500 a fucking shit. Only thing worse is a Buell Blast.

>>15205840
And here i was thinking texas was the land of the free. I love ga but i fear atl becoming the next hollywood is going to turn us into liberal hell.

>>15205785
I'm starting to understand why the daily bike threads are fucking shit.

>>15205875
>You're not wrong, but GS500 a fucking shit. Only thing worse is EX500, any hyosung and Buell Blast.
FTFY

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

>>15205881
Summertime murrica /dbt/ is has always been this shit.

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been raining like this for 3 days now

>>15205863
The theater called, they need a projectionist.

Stay ignorant and memed out.

>whenever I go over a bump, my horn beeps a little, or something makes a noise on my bike
Is there a way I can easily diagnose it? It's kinda annoying. I've got a Ninja EX250, by the way.

>>15205815
The dmv test was super easy tho. I never took the msf course and was only riding for a month before I took it.

>>15205884
Hyosung GT650R/Comet 650's are better than a GS500 though.

>USD forks
>bigger, more powerful engine
>V-twin
>liquid cooled
>EFI in later models
>looks better (objective opinion though)

They're both heavy fuckers though.

>>15205881
Sounds like someone is mad cause they wasted money on MSF course.

>>15205895
Pull apart the left switchgear block and poke around for loose wires.

>>15205875
m8 no. By that logic you would get the best top speed by gearing it for 8k rpm at 100mph. torque combined with how fast it is spinning determines the amount of force it is able to put to the ground to overcome the wind

What do you guys think about the Harley Davidson Sportster 883?

>>15205895
you probably have a bare wire bouncing up and connecting somewhere to the horn power wire

>>15205909
It's the GS500 of cruisers.

>>15205903
I felt like I got my money's worth seeing as I get insurance discounts and a $50 coupon off riding gear at any local motorcycle dealership.

>>15205909
Literally slower than a Ninja 250. Don't believe me? Fucking Google it.

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>>15205913
>>15205904
Thanks for the heads up. That should be a relatively easy weekend project. I'll look up a few tutorials and pull it apart soon.

Famous last words.

>>15205898
Only problem is reliability, they suffer from continual electrical gremlins on both the carb and EFI, plus you get the bonus random EFI problems too along with leaking injectors.

>>15205920
>not having liability

hohoho

>>15205898
USD doesn't mean better suspension though. USD just means it's upside down. It doesn't mean it actually does a good job at suspending the bike and absorbing/dampening bumps. It's becoming VERY common now for manufacturers to use cheap USD forks for looks/marketing points yet they aren't actually designed well so they feel like shit.

>>15205921
So is a GS500 for that matter.

>>15205916
is that good or bad

>>15205887
I did my test and training on an '05 GS500

Fucking beast of a bike. I agree on the torque completely. Even in top gear, twist the throttle and the bike just pulls.

http://www.jamesrussellpublishing.biz/beforeyoubuyharley.html#WHY_YOU_SHOULD_BUY_A_HARLEY-DAVIDSON_MOTORCYCLE_

>>15205935
>has never ridden anything better

>>15205932
>truth

>>15205931
>USD is a better design regardless of individual implementation performance

>>15205948
>1. Harley's are made in the USA and that is good enough reason alone.
Stopped reading there.

>carbs can easily be DIYed by anyone. Anyone who doesn't like them is scared of them
99% of people can't tell their fuel mixture by feel and don't have a dyno or any equipment to analyze the fuel mixture. It's not as simple as turning a screw and changing jets. Good carbs are actually somewhat complex mechanically. To get them working optimally you have to use the correct needle, clip position, pilot and main jets, float level, accelerator pump squirt strength and duration, etc.

>>15205921
>EX250 has a 15 second quarter mile
>Sportster 883 has a 13.8 second quarter mile
It's a little faster than the EX, but it's also ridiculously heavy. I couldn't live with a bike like that.

>>15205952
I'll be honest, I haven't ridden anything better. Hence why I said I used the bike for training and testing. Doesn't mean I can't say it's got a good chunk of torque.

Should have been picking up my brand new ER-6N yesterday but the dealership/Kawasaki fucked up.

>>15205952
>>USD is a better design regardless of individual implementation performance
that's the exact opposite of what I was saying. did you mean to quote >>15205898?

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>>15205968
It is now you posted, nobike.

>>15205968
Agreed.

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>>15205968
>"and then he said he rides a hyosung"

>>15205952
nigger when are you going to make dank webm? And I don't mean 5 seconds of you sitting at a stop light talking to your frend.

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>>15205968
its because i only just got here

>>15205955
IIRC the third gen EX250 is a little faster than the later gens, which don't rev as high.

>>15205958
>Doesn't mean I can't say it's got a good chunk of torque
Yes is does.

>>15205963
No, I meant to quote you.

>>15205968
You must be pretty new. Summer 2014 was fucking dildos.

I'm going to sleep now so I can wake up early enough to tear my engine apart tomorrow. Love you all <3

>>15205978
When my bike is fixt I'll make whatever webbum you ask for

>>15205977
slut

>>15205968
Cuz you're posting furshit. Gtfo fag

>>15205985
>Ride bike
>It's nice and torquey for what it's used for
>'Yeh, it feels torquey for a 500 inline twin.'
>'HURR YOU'RE NOT ALLOWED TO SAY THAT!'

>>15205977
Ayy lmao! nobike!!

>>15205985
>slut
I literally can't stop hitting on recently graduated 18 year old girls and I can't for the life of me figure out why

>>15205955
1/4 mile is not a hugely relevant measurement in the real world usually, unless you're pulling onto an autobahn or an interstate in a very specific region of Texas from a dead stop for some reason.

The 250s and 300s are stretching their performance window at about 1000' anyways, they'd be much more competitive on a 1/8 mile.

>>15205958
>I haven't ridden anything better
>Doesn't mean I can't say it's got a good chunk of torque.

no that's exactly what it means, you just don't know what you're talking about.

This is like driving a corolla having never driven a car before then saying it's got mad acceleration, then when challenged say "yeah it's the only car I've driven, doesn't mean it doesn't have mad acceleration"

I don't even know how to reply to this in any other way than letting you know you will feel really retarded for ever saying that once you take that kawk 650 out for one ride.

>>15206017
You don't even ride, your opinion is invalid. GTFO

>>15206017
>avatar fagging

Fuck whatever you have to say, kys my dude

what 2 stroke should I get

I want to ring a ding

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>>15206027
you don't have to like what I'm saying, in fact, I want you to hate it.

It'll make it so much sweeter when you realize I was right all along.

>>15206017
When are you gonna suck my dick at the RSL ya faggot.

>>15206049
>missing the entire point

I'm calling you a faggot for avatarfagging.

>>15206044
ktm 300 of course

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>>15206044
kx500 or h2 mach IV

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>>15206044
NSR500V, it's the only 500cc 2 stroke us mortals would ever be able to manage (due to being 2 cyl and having better handling than the 4 cyl ones), the fact it was actually sold as an entire item to privateer teams by HRC and not just rented also makes it one of the few 500 GP bikes that is attainable by the general public with relative ease.

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Post a bike that yours

>>15206081

>>15205495
^^^^^
Mine

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>>15206081
Bike

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>>15206081

>>15206095
working bike pls

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>>15206081

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>>15206097
but i don't want to post the cb400, its boring.

>>15206105
new cum pics when?

>>15206112
Not me m8, but whatever.

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>>15206081
Now officially working again.

>>15206112

post selfie

>>15206126
cta why do people say i am you?

>>15206132
I don't know VicCB400sfanon. Maybe because it is you?

>>15206139
>implying i can afford printer ink while constantly fixing a KTM

Pajeet pls.

Why aren't you supposed to ride motorcycles in the rain? You can ride bicycles in the rain and drive cars in the rain.

>>15206146
>a mealy mouthed reply

>>15206126
You're not the real CTA, he doesnt post with a name like that.
Infact I think any name fag with CTA/Cum Tribute Anon/Cum tribute anon/cum tribute anon isnt actually him as when he posts his pics it is as anon.

I'm drunk and totally not baird.

>>15206146
You got the parts yet?
>inb4 they come monday
How fucking annoying is that shit.

>>15206157
not like anything i can say when you claim i am cta would actually disprove you.
whats the go on your obsession with trying to get people to hate me on the 4chins anyways, is it because i actually reply to you?

>>15205358
>streets are full of potholes and lane-width ridges like some kind of fucked up tectonic action
>ridges are so bad you literally have to stand in the saddle or the bump will catapult you off the fucking seat anyway

I hope the treasurer is choking to death on all the tax money coming in because based on the physical evidence it's sure as fuck not being used to fix anything.

>>15206176
they probably won't be here till thursday or friday, rockymountain ships on tuesday iirc and i ordered the parts on wednesday last week

Whatever happened to the DBTC (Daily Bike Thread Commenwealth) idea that was started a while back?

>>15206188
Is the crank still true? Did you measure run-out?

>>15206182
>not like anything i can say when you claim i am cta would actually disprove you.
Don't worry anon. CTA is an old man residing in the USA and a nobike. He said it himself, yet it seems alot of anons get accused of being him.

I need to repack my cans. Is ebay exhaust packing good enough?
Do I just stuff it in there until it's full?

Any advice is appreciated.

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>>15206204
nah didn't even bother measuring it the crank is completely fucked, bottom end rebuild kit comes with pic related so im not too stressed considering that was only $450ish including shipping

>>15205032
i wish my SM had golden wheels.
anyway, replace the plate holder and exhaust man

>Honda: cup of coffee
>Yamaha: cup of coffee with a sponsorship
>Kawasaki: "I heard they once brewed a cup of coffee using diesel fuel for the Marines"
>Suzuki: black guy drinking a cup of coffee (salvage title)
>BMW: cup of coffee with self-warming handle
>Ural: cracked and leaking mug with BMW spray-painted on it, teacup glued to mug
>KTM: "don't move until I sweep this up or you'll cut your feet"
>Royal Enfield: hipster drinking a cup of coffee made with sewage-tainted water
>Harley Davidson: package of expensive coffee bought by somebody who will pretend that there's heroin hidden in it
>Ducati: Italian man drinking a cup of espresso that suddenly turns into a Kuwaiti oil well fire

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/7193003/Lightning-strikes-injured-51-people-at-German-music-festival-as-bolt-of-lightning-hits-a-crowd.html

>>15206249
are there videos?

>>15206249
>51 injured Germans
Call me when some humans get hurt next time

>>15206249
>this is what happens when god smites you for what you have done.

WELCOME REFUGEES

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>>15206081
:)

>>15205049
No income tax

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>>15206266
Not supporting Islamic terrorism is russophobia. Don't forget to buy a Ural.

>>15206271
Fucking based, moving to Florida now. I need to get out of this frigid commie hellhole.

Gulf side best side?

>>15205089
>Doesn't know what a motard is

>>15206241
Alternatives:
>Kawasaki: the strongest black coffee cup ever served
>Honda: tinned coffee for the percolator
>Yamaha: slightly more pretentious coffee than either
>Triumph: bagged earl grey tea

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>>15206249

>>15206281
BASED
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>>15206279
A retarded dirt bike right?

>>15206284
SAMEFAG
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F
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>>15206293
BUZZWORD
U
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>>15206281
>>15206284
>>15206293
>>15206299
SAMEFAG
U
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>>15206303
>file name
the rest are not

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>>15206309
I know m8

>>15206278
Dunno. Im in ground zero of commie hell hole. At least we have lane splitting.

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Late for riding in the rain while squidding is shit

>>15206386
It is easier to dig shallow graves in the wet dirt, we understand.

I think I saw the Skid Demon today. I was knee dragging and out of the corner of my eye I saw a shadow in the tree line.

Popped a wheelie and refused to look in my mirrors until I was a mile away.

>>15206392
at least this reply is more original than the others

I just got caught in the rain on my way home from nightriding though

>>15206400
raindrops are like needles hitting your skin. Even worse when you get caught out wearing a 3/4 and they hit your lips.

>>15206410
>bearing skin
Squid

>>15206425
we ain't all hugo the safety bear here m8

>>15206270
Isn't that for sale on scumtree at the moment?

>>15206410
I'm just glad I put on pants instead of the shorts I was wearing earlier.

>tfw rain hits you at 85-100

Its worse than needles

>>15206429
Enjoy being skinless, squiddo

>>15206442
enjoy your gimp suit, cuckko

>>15206442
>>15206451
Why not just let people ride how they like instead of being fags about it?

>>15206451
At least I'll have skin on my butt, face, and knees if I get slammed by a cager

Stay squidtastic, cuckboy

>>15206455
>4chan
>not being a fag

m80

>>15206461
>just city rider things

>>15206461
>I get slammed by a cager
That's what happens to you inattentive safety cucks.

>i've got all my gear on no need to pay ATTENTION

>tfw 10 years a squid and still no injury
Stay shit riders

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>and then he said "I don't wear gear"

>>15206491
>except girls think you look cooler without gear

>>15206494
t. Busrider

>>15206494
>implying girls don't think power ranger costumes are sexy

>>15206500
>t.safetyfag

>>15206508
>t.slowfag with massive chicken strips due to a fear of leaning

>>15206508
Fuck off cruisercuck

>summer /dbt/

>>15206525
>dbt

Fixed that for you m8

>>15206529
This m9

Ghost Rider is a squid

>>15206525
Its always like this because kkk, viccb400 and trips.

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>>15206525
>>15206532
>tfw you miss aussie summer dbt

where is cta when you need him

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>>15206533
Sure lad.

>>15206534
vic cb400 anon hardly posts on dbt anymore, so does kkk thinking about it.

>>15206545
He shitpost every day and calls everybody nobike for no reason and kkk is nobike and still shitpost. Just take a look at the whole thread its just them and braid.

>>15206545
>vic cb400
he is always here

>>15206545
viccb400 is cumtributeanon

>>15206553
>>15206545
>>15206111
>>15206095

Hes always posting his rekt exc300 since he sold his cb400

>>15206562
Cta is gramps, viccb400 is to poor to ever afford ink and photo paper.

>>15206575
being poor isn't a barrier when you have terrible decision making

>>15206589
cumming on pics of annoying faggots isn't poor decision making

>>15206589
he lives in shitty shack with no toilet, eats canned food and shits in a bucket.

>>15206545
im still around i just don't post much lately because dbt has been shit.
>>15206565
i didn't realise i already sold the cb400

>>15206598
Exactly.

>>15206600
well now theres another 400cc anon to make dbt shit

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>>15204845
yes

>>15206607
The italian anon is pretty cool.

>>15204834
N
>>15206614
E
>>15206614
W
>>15206614

>>15204834
>riding to work
>in right lane of two lane road
>big sweeping left turn in 45mph area up ahead and no cars in front
>see traffic on left start baking
>'why does everyone always slow down so much for this turn'
>enter turn
>old.lady.walking.ducks.jpg
>Straighten up and brake
>not good enough start to skid sideways
>get a few degrees from lowsiding and let go of brakes
>somehow don't highside and roll to a stop a foot from old lady
>don't stop shaking for four hours

The ducks were fine btw. Portland would have ran a week long news article on that ladies harrowing act if they caught wind of it.