[ D a i l y B i k e T h r e a d ] - /dbt/ ATGATT edition &

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1st for I want to ride the new cbr

I love big singles, back dat fat ass up baby.

>>16011628
Honda a shit

>>16011650
honda a good

fact

Hot tip for all you poorfags,

Use newspapers under your gear as cheap insulation. It works great.

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>>16011657
...or I could just put a hoodie on.

Who has newspapers these days anyway?

>>16011650
found the nobike

>>16011657
why not just use garbage bags?

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What's a reasonable price for fork seal replacements? I would do it myself, but I have not the tools or experience. And I don't wanna fuck up what separates me from the road.

>>16011628
BIG

MEATY

TYERS

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are we still boasting pictures of bikes

>>16011706
your bike is saluting

;~;7

>>16011687
But your seals aren't leaking, anon.

ANd if they were, you would use a seal-mate to clean them

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wlzfoVroSY

>>16011687
just use a PCV pipe and a mallet instead of a fork seal driver

>>16011687
I suggest you check out some vidyas (and your service manual) and tackle it yourself. That XL is very easy to do. You can seat new seals with a piece of PVC pipe and a hammer. You can remove old seals in a variety of ways. I usually hook them with a cotter key extractor. You can, if necessary, remove the fork damper bolt then slide the fork slide off the tube but that's very rarely needed.

Basically, support bike or remove battery and fuel tank to lay on side.
Remove front wheel. Loosen upper and lower pinch bolts and slide out ONE fork leg. Replace seal and reinstall fork leg, then do the other side. Install front wheel and check for alignment. I won't write a book here because the net and your manual have plenty of info.

It's a fine noob job and very low risk. Even if all your fork fluid magically vanished your suspension will still work, and there probably isn't shit left for fluid in a bike that old anyway.

If you can turn a wrench at all, go for it. Study, ask questions IN A HONDA FORUM and have at it. You really need to engage with real bike forums. You'll be delighted at what they offer.

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>>16011656
honda indeed a good

>>16011663
>>16011657
its great if you get caught in shitty weather, had to do it years back when the temps dropped about 30f due to storms coming through the mountains

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I might be buying a Kawasaki KE100 tommorow, do you guys think it would fit inside my shitbox Swift? The back seats go completely flat and i guess I could remove the wheels.

>>16011791
you might need to let it hang out the back but itll fit.
i saw some guys wedge a yz250 in the back of a civic so i think you can do it pretty easily

>>16011791
Why not just uber there and ride it back? Or have the seller drive to your house with you and uber him back or give him a ride?

>>16011744
>real bike forums
Whats wrong with this shiposter hell.

>>16011796
Thanks, i'l take some rope to tie the boot shut incase I need to do that.
>>16011797
It's about an hour away and the bike doesnt run anyway.

passed my cbt, any good 125's to get me on my way?

>>16011830
GROM

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Went down pacific coast highway, do most Hayabusa riders wear nothing but a helmet and ride slow as fuck?

>>16011830
GS500

>>16011847
They are the sportbike equivalent of harley riders, its all about "muh image".

>>16011830
TU250

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It's coming apart pretty easy. Can't see why it might be leaking water externally from the head gasket, except that they used (or reused) a 3 layer gasket with no coating, and just slathered copper gasket sealer all over. Some of the cam journals look a little rough, and the sides of every bucket are scuffed instead of shiny. This whole thing might be shit idk

>>16011812
>Whats wrong with this shiposter hell.

You just answered your own question.

I post here to help because evidently some riders exist unreached by other resources. You cunts are the oldfucks of the future so in my way, I pass the torch. In fewer years than you can comprehend you will turn into the Boomers you loathe.

Your enflabulent guntfolds will drap o'er your instrument clusters, your hemhorroid clusters will be larger than your instrument clusters, and then you will be passing the proverbial mechanical torch to whatever passes for human at the time.

You will see it all. You'll see fadfags cutting up old MVs and KTMs to chop them. You'll see the few pristine examples of machines you loved sold for mad cash to people to pussified to ride them. You'll see the yunghawt pussy you now fap to turn into bloated, sloppy aging fleshbags.

You will grow old.

Do it right and you'll still ride and wrench while your peers fade away, so spin wrenches and get gud.

>>16011872
>bloated, sloppy aging fleshbags.
I already fap to grannies, I'll be fine.

>>16011872
You are a kind man.
But seriously, how tarded can one be to not even think about doing a google search on their bike to find dedicated forums?

Those types are too far gone, lost to the depths of dank memes. No quantity of help can save a memester.

I appreciate you posting here as it does boost the quality of content.

https://imgur.com/a/oo6Lq#KKGORmm

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Looking on picking up a armored leather jacket on ebay. Already have a riding boots on the way from Italy.

>>16011948
hideous shitpile

>>16011954
You should also pick up a new helmet and bike while you wait for that jacket.

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>>16011985
Sorry, I have zero desire to be a power ranger.

>>16011932
I never check the aprilia forums because they always devolve in blatant shitposting and general derailment

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>>16012033
Better to look like a power ranger than look like a faggot and crack your skull in an accident.

>>16012076
>he thinks his $50 scorpion helmet is better than that one
literally browsing the front page and dbt never ceases to make me laugh

>>16012033
you look like a faggot with zero sense of style anyway so what exactly do you have to lose? oh that's right, a bunch of skin. ever crashed at 60mph before?

>>16012100
only squids crash

>>16012105
there are two kinds of riders: those who have crashed and those who haven't crashed yet.

>>16012114
>t. squid

>>16012093
>nothing mentioned about scorpion helmets
>pulls assumptions out of his hass


his helmet looks like it was made in the fucking 70's. He NEEDS a new helmet.

>>16012117
nigger please. i'm trying to get pablo to NOT be a squid.

>>16012044
What else can you expect from fags who own specul snowflake bikes.

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>>16012093
I have an Arai, stay poor Paco.

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>>16012119
How about you don't assume the helmet is old just because of it looks retro?

>>16012114
Lol mate I've ridden literally hundreds of miles in the sunshine with no accidents

>>16012197
>literally hundreds of miles
nice bait

>>16012193
just because its new doesn't mean its any good

>>16012216
It's so shit even Sharp didn't bother rating it.

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>>16012183

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>>16012193
>Biltwell Gringo
>making fun of HJC
It's shit Manuel, enjoy being a potato in 6 months.
At least HJC's $200 line is Snell rated lol.

any tips for haggling with stealerships?

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>Search "(your bike) cafe"
>post results
>cringe

>>16012275
i dont even like the drz, but goddamn.
someone hit the owner with a fucking bat

>>16012286
>tfw nothing comes up aside from proper bikes
feels good

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>>16012239
>trusting sharp
They rate the hjc is-17 as being better than the fg-17, instantly lost all credibility.

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>>16012286
i actually don't mind this because underneath all that """""""styling""""""" is a pretty competent bike. if cafe racers were all actual good bikes instead of slow, shitty hipster fashion statements, i would hate them a lot less

also ignore the yamaha branding. this is a zx6r (apparently)

>>16012316
zx6r of what year? nothing about that bike looks like a zx6r in any way.

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>>16012316
So what you are saying is you want to see more sportbikes turned into cafe racers?
>gsx-r750

>>16012308
My first helmet was an is16. It was like wearing a damp worn out sneaker on your head, no matter how often I washed it. Plus the sun shield broke instead of unsnapping for cleaning, and the shell showed every rock chip as a crater

>>16012285
If you wanna be a cheapass go on craigslist.

>>16012329
i thought the same thing and assumed they had done some kind of ridiculous rebuild. in reality it's actually a tz70... whatever the fuck that is. thanks bing

>>16012316
>2 stroke
>tube frame
>weird swingarm
definitely not a zx-6r

>>16012343
>t. someone who pays way more than he has to

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>>16012286

I hope the r6 seller emails me back. Who would only put an email as the only way to contact them if they actually want to sell their bike.

>>16012376
because otherwise your phone number gets crawled by a thousand bots who sell your information to telemarketing companies

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>>16012316
Looks like a ruined tz750 to me

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>>16012350
>>16012316
>>16012349
Please educate yourselves, this is embarrassing.

>>16012393
sell what information? your city, phone number, and bike?

>>16012416
sorry for not having an encyclopedic knowledge of 80s two strokes :^)

>>16012420
your phone number, for one. telemarketers are fucking annoying

>>16012397
>another one
It's as raced, with the fairing pulled off. Even has period racing eagles on it.

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>be going in a straight line coming up to a red light
>3 lane road, one way, riding in left lane
>lane at light is clear
>light turns green before I get there

>Mercedes *turns left out of the middle lane without signaling*
>toolate.exe
>bounce off
>roll 3 or 4 times
>roll into curb, bounce up onto sidwalk
>paramedics
>jacket is pretty shredded
>helmet is done
>didn't even get a look at bike, hope it's totaled
>cop said they can't move it because the clutch is bent in
>paramedics say they've seen accidents not as bad where the guy died
>broke my toe

RIP 2015 CBR300R.

Seriously though, I get in a motorcycle accident and break my toe. My fucking toe. And it's my right toe so now driving a car is going to be a huge bitch.

The best part was the woman driving after.
>I didn't see you, I was in my turn lane...
>4 other witnesses who stopped: "No you weren't."

Now I have to call my parents.

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>>16012286
A Ninja 250 is hardly a loss. If anything, it'd make a fun project if you already have a real bike.

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>>16012430
Ya know that name doesn't suit you very well at all?

>>16012430
dbt is fucking retarded reddit commuters

>>16012440
Did you learn a lesson about riding defensively today anon?

>>16012448
Maybe I've changed since then

>>16012440
Fuck curbs, best way to break collarbone, neck, pelvis etc

>>16012456
is reddit motorcycles really that bad?
never actually been on it because of the stories i have heard, i assume it is all the newbikes that think they are great riders, the type of people who crash their bike then try to give others advice.

>>16012440
Similar thing happened to me a few weeks ago.
>riding in right lane of 3 lane roadway, one way
>dumb bitch in the middle lane merges over in front of me with no signal
>start slowing down to keep a good following distance, but not soon enough
>bitch slams on her brakes
>theres a car to my left and I didn't have enough space to brake, try to get between her car and curb
>she moves to the right, shoves my bike up onto the curb.
All because SHE DROPPED HER FUCKING PHONE.

>>16012427
they can get a list of phone numbers anyway

>>16012440
Good thing there were witnesses.
Make sure your gear is tacked on the costs also.

>>16012440
strange how the car and bike both flipped and landed upside down right next to each other. I would investigate that accident to see if it was planned.

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>>16012530

>>16012440
Another anon down. Whats that like 7 this month now?

>>16012505
Post damage

>>16012578
this is the tail end of summer. it'll go back to normal levels when all the newbikes are either snowed in or too broke to fix their shit

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>>16012578
something like that, mostly 250/300 riders too.

>>16012581
Insurance took the bike, i didnt get any pictures before it got towed cause I was unconscious and all that.

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>>16012578
At least they have bikes and are out riding.

>>16012599
Where is this tasty view at?

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>>16012613
Thomson dam, is melbournes water

>>16012599
If only you'd break your neck

>>16012612
Had bikes and are now injured and sitting at home.

>>16012630
fuckin mirin'

>>16012440
Damn, feel better.
Her insurance better pay out the ass.

back from my comfy night ride at the beach

>>16012706
What? You didn't crash. Must be a first.

>>16012712
Already had.
I lowsided two days ago but mustered up and took a ride.

I'm pretty glad I did, I just can't stand being indoors during my weekends lol

>>16011687
It isn't hard. The biggest issue with forks is that they usually require a boat load of special tools and some experience to boot when it comes to servicing them. It's a pain in the fucking ass to do anything on forks.

If I were you, I would just pay a local mechanic shop for a full fork service. You should upgrade the springs in your forks with SonicSprings and also have them throw in some new fork oil. For them to install the springs, oil, and seals, the total cost is going to be around $100-$120. Of course you'll have to buy the springs and oil separately yourself which will be another $100.

Well worth it though.

>>16012727
Did you report that crash here? Or do we need to add another notch to this months crash total?

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Hello /dbt/

>>16012734
I wish my forks would have only cost 200 to do. Just the fork seals and dust seals alone were 180 just for parts.

>>16012734
For shitty old bikes with springs and damper rods you can use atf and ave both forks done in 1 hour or less. For inverted forks its a little bit harder but doable.

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>>16012524
I have full coverage but I remember opting out of accessories being covered.

I'm thinking my foot is what caught the curb. The slider on that boot got bent like a paper clip.

>>16012699
Praying that they total the bike. Literally nobody wants a 300 with a crash on the title.

Thinking an RC390.

>>16012742
That pic is very comfy

>>16012739
report it to whom, my insurance

>>16012755
Oem seals and boots are not $180. Maybe in pesos they are.

>>16012772
/dbt/ ofc

>>16012773
In roobux they are. Even ordering them from USA wasnt much cheaper.

>>16012779
why should you faggots even care?

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>>16012440
ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST

>>16012761
Correct, though for the first time + noobery I'd add an hour or two.

BTW I suggest loosening the fork tube caps while the tubes are still firmly held in the triple clamps. You can spin them out using your palm later. Spring pressure isn't insane on those old Hondas so you don't need a compression tool.

>>16012440
what a fucking cunt.

hope you get better and back on the road

>>16012806
So we can keep tally of how many scrubs eat shit

>>16012823
>I suggest loosening the fork tube caps while the tubes are still firmly held in the triple clamps.
Remember to loosen the top triple clamp though. Otherwise the clamp pressure will hold the fork cap in too tight, so loosen the top clamp and leave the bottom on so it will hold the fork tube still while you break the cap free. I remember when I did the forks on one of my bikes (had USD forks if that makes any difference) and I fought to get the fork caps off with an impact wrench because they were seized in the forks. I damaged the threads too, but when putting them back together i realized they weren't really seized but the clamp pressure was holding it in tight.

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>>16012767
I was bretty comfy out there in the middle of nowhere

>>16012763
If you need a better estimate for damage than their insurance adjuster offers you can sometimes counter with a dealer or independent shop appraisal. That can nudge a "repairable" estimate into an insurance total.

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Have you noticed the scrubs who shrekt are all american so far?

>>16012809
And another unreported one as I just found out here >>16012727

What's that like 9 now just for this month alone.

>>16012833
it was a lowspeed slide on a curve covered by pine needles.


who's keeping track though?

>>16012783
For what bike?

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>>16012847

Every 2 days an anon crashes.

>>16012873
Was for a gs500 ofc

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picking this up tomorrow. first bike

this is a good idea right guys

Going in for surgery on my ankle.
Shitposting levels should be much less for the next 24hrs.

>>16012892
fuck yeah

>>16012892
probably not, but only you can be the judge of that. don't get too comfortable too soon, you're gonna be all dunning-kruger'd out for a year or so before you actually develop real competence. the juncture where you start to feel comfortable enough to start using that powerband is the juncture where you are most likely to get fucked up, because your skills are nowhere near as strong as you think they are

>>16012892
>not a 750
weak shit you'll never be marquez at this rate

>>16012890

Nice you made me reply

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>>16011687
XLs are such pretty bikes

>get bike back
>really excited
>runs well all the way home
>start teaching my gf how to ride on it
>towards the end we go to put it away, all the sudden is blowing black smoke when reved and doesn't want to idle
>kills
>won't start again
>put away for the day
>now today, go to start it to see if it's still doing it/diagnoseable
>kick the shit out of it
>reliably fires but wont start and keep going
>think my bike is already fucked
>start going up to the house
>have one more idea
>turn tank on reserve
>starts first kick and runs normally, a little white smoke, but normal for start up

No idea what all the black smoke was about, theres gas treatment stuff in it right now maybe it was trying to suck some of that? oh well if it works, it works.

>>16012908
>Marquez
>Not Vinales

C'mon man it's suzuki

>>16012763
No doubt it's totaled m8, if the cost to repair is more than the insurance coverage and it will be without a doubt its an instant write off.

>>16012763
If less severe tumbles caused deaths than yeah it's prob totalled.
Go for it or a 600 bro. Make her pay....

Is a $2000 bike worth getting insurance for?

Also getting my first tomorrow

>>16012946
Have you got a spare 10k to pay for the bumper of a Mercedes if you run into it?

>>16012955
For the bike itself, not for property damage / injury / etc

>>16012830
Thanks bro.

I'm pretty embarrassed even though I kind of did nothing wrong.

>>16012844
See the thing is, the bike was $4000 *new*. That was 7000 miles ago. I doubt it's worth more than 2 grand now. Minimum, all of the controls on the right clipon (and the right clipon) are gone, fairing is probably gone, and it ran into a curb (as far as I know). I'd wager some fork damage.

It hurts to say it though, because I fucking love that bike.

>>16012946
Always get liability insurance. Don't bother with your own collision.

>>16012946
Yeah, this. >>16012955

>but I'll never run into a Mercedes, that's just ridiculous
I thought that about 4 hours ago.

>bumper
No no no, minimum one of her quarter panels is out of business.

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>>16012946

3rd party property damage and theft but not full coverage.

>>16012946
What about if you have a $20,000 bike?
Ironically where I live the insurance was about the same as my old $6500 one for full coverage: ~$1800

>>16013027
>what if you have a $20,000 loan for your bike
FTFY

>>16013049
But I don't have a loan on it.
I'm not interested in paying interest

>>16013049
>I'm too poor to buy an expensive bike so I project that on everyone
FTFY

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went exploring the backroads near my house and saw a closed gate that went up a mountain, rode up to it and my bike just dumped itself as soon as it hit the gravel

>>16013074
should have started on a 250

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>>16013074
thats what you get for not having a dualsport

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>>16013074
>dumped itself

no you dumped it

>>16013057
pretty much, gotta feel good some way

>>16013116
fug now I wanna see this taxi movie

>>16013115
i should have known better

>>16013116
what kind of hand motion is that?

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>>16013074
>dumped itself
gotta git gud m8

>>16013116
this is pretty fucking cool

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>>16013124
dont forget tires too

>>16013074
are you gonna piss and moan like about it like a fucking pussy or are you gonna get out there and get gud? learn from it faggot

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>>16013123
I'm ruining the best bits for you guys lol

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Well this happened.

>>16013147
>that fucking trials
hnnnnggg, cool as ice feels
more pls

>>16013147
how have I not heard of this movie?

>>16013147
BREH

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>>16013160
it's french language

>>16013185
merci beaucoup

that scooter flip was actually baller as fuck.

>>16013116
>just dragged knee through corner
>undamaged jeans
where do I buy those?

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>>16013126
pretty sure its the "up yours" motion except he couldnt do it with 2 hands unless he wanted to die

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>>16013198
it seems to be a skill inherent to the french to be able to scrape knee with jeans

>>16013147
>>16013116
oh man, I remember watching that movie back in the day. It was at the height of the first FnF movie 's popularity.

>>16013246
>wiki taxi movie - 1998

Oh well, I guess I was already a slowbro back in 2001.

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>>16013150
It happens bro

>>16013289
geezus

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>>16013289
>tfw you can see the split/dent as my rim comes around

>>16013150
Ayy lmoa! Is that a chink bike?

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>>16013298
The front on the KDX is like that now. Noticable side wobbles as well

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>>16013303
Jap crap

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>>16013150
Pussy shit.

>>16013329
Trap anon? Them whoolies brah! Shits probably made in brazil.

look at these pussies. Im sure i can take on all of these manlets all at once.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-GATxfUq00

>>16013391
Imagine all the boipucci you could get

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>>16013391
gay as fuck, where's the doco about touge blasting

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>>16013362
VIN sticker in the frame says it was built in Indonesia in January of 2016. No more baby wheelies until I get the new wheel in.

>>16013332
Did you died?

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>>16012286

>>16011954
It looks like if you tried hard enough you could squeeze your whole upper body into that ridiculous looking helmet

so according to physics the friction force doesn't depend on the amount of surface in contact. So why does the amount of contact patch between your tire and the road matter?

>>16012193
Jesus, what a stupid looking helmet

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>>16013424
>Did you died?
Only on the inside a bit.

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Sup guys, noobie here.
Wanted to get my first baiku and wanted to know if my plan was reasonable:
>take motorcycle training course to learn basics
>buy gear and then baiku
>take dmv test

Or am i being too much of a scrub?

Pic related, my dream bike

>>16013454
what idiot told you that?

>>16013461
what made you buy an MV over any other brand?

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>>16013467
Bike go fast, sit good, make brumbrum noise, and do wheelie if I mash go tube.

I had a budget of like $6k and was trolling around motorcycle stealerships, saw it, thought it looked cool, checked it out, and liked the way it felt.

Better handling than any other liter bikes I rode, plenty of power, and lots of /fun/. I like it.

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>>16013463
if you are in the US take your permit test first, then when you take the MSF that counts as taking the DMV test.
I would recommend getting your helmet and gloves before doing training, but you can wait with the other gear until afterwards. I ended up buying a mesh jacket before my course because it was so fucking hot out that day, but the jacket isn't necessary for the training.

have you ridden any motorcycle before?

>>16013463
Idk where you live but after my motorcycle course I got my a2 endorsement after the last day. So no dmv test. Just take in the paper and put it in my license

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>>16013464
physics professor and any physics resource I find.
http://www.understandingforce.com/frictionforce.html
Friction is the product of the normal force between 2 objects and the coefficient of friction of those surfaces. Notice there is no variable or factor for the contact area.

>>16013454
tires dont act solely by friction, also by intermolecular attraction and other forces. to distill it into one simple thought, its sticky enough that you must shear the surface layer of rubber off the tire to lose grip. so your 'grip' is actually the shear strength of the rubber, which is of course measured by the contact area. thats why you leave black marks behind, whereas smearing isnt a factor in a standard friction equation.

>>16013494
that is leaving out the other factors like the elasticity and shear strength of the rubber, which contribute greatly to the overall grip.
>theory=/= reality

>>16013487
Ive driven a few mopeds and driven a dirt bike at low speeds.
I have very little experience otherwise.

>>16013488
Hmm okay.
Ill have to see what the requirements are here in California.


Also any specific brands of helmets and gloves?

>>16013535
>California
Get a decent helmet and take the MSF course.

n/o/rcal?

>>16013535
Just don't buy gear from Walmart and ur good

>>16011619
>>Motorcycle Questions & Answers
>>Motorcycle Routes & Meetups
>>Motorcycle Gear & Accessories
>>Motorcycle Adventures & Blog Posts
>>Motorcycle Pictures & Fun Webm
literally all of this could be summed up in one line saying "motorcycle discussion, images, and links"

Cycle-ergo isn't anything worthy of putting in the OP, and neither is the sticky link with 2 pages of information on why not to start on a superbike. I hate the bloated OP

>>16013535
I splurged and got a Shoei Qwest, my buddy got an HJC and he has been happy with it. I would recommend taking a trip to any local bike shops that have helmets available and trying on pretty much everything in the store. That way you can figure out what you like about different helmet fits, like Icon are comfy once they are on, but I have a super hard time getting them over my ears.
Gloves are a bit of a toss up, I got a set of Alpinestars SMX-3 mesh gloves and they have been nice. Try on a bunch of different thing and see if any of the different makers fits better. Nothing says you have to buy anything at the store.

Make sure you get your permit before signing up for the MSF course.

>>16013579
newf pls go

>>16013593
no I'm not new I'm just autistic

why is nearly every aftermarket exhaust banned in california?

>>16013554
Its Danger (silver Tacoma) from the N/o/rCal group.

>>16013570
Lol i wasnt planning on it

>>16013580
Well i wanted to join a course to teach me to ride better, or would the MSF have that covered?
Yeah ill check out the local shops soon.

Do i need to wear earplugs while wearing the helmet?

Is 1k a decent budget for buying gear?

>>16013608
Who cares?

>>16013608
no fun allowed
and mostly because they dont have cats in them

>>16013614
i do, im not going to drive around with some ILLEGAL on my bike

>>16013621
You know that California doesnt give a shit about motorcycle parts right?
No ones ever going to check.

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>>16013579
You'll get over it

>>16013621
You should buy a brand new Prius and leave motorcycles to cool people.

>>16013613
My MSF required that I have the permit before riding, the permit is just a written test, no riding involved. The MSF course is made specifically for people who have no idea how to ride a motorcycle, or even a manual transmission. The MSF course replaces the DMV license test, you just take the piece of paper they give you to the DMV and they give you your license.

I wear earplugs if I am going to be riding for more than 15 minutes at a time, it will depend on your bike, your helmet, and your threshold for noise.

1K should be more than enough to get yourself a full set of gear, depending on brand. I spent way too much on my pants, but came in right around that mark for my first set. What kind of gear do you want, are you looking more sport focused, or more leather?

>>16013639
The new prius is pretty nice.

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>get moto license
>get ninja 300 cause "Cool"
>2 weeks later watch girl with dragon tattoo
>now want a cafe racer style bike

I don't want to wrench forever and I want to trade/sell my ninja. Are there any recommended "beginner-friendly" low-cost/low-maintenance cafe racer style bikes out there?

>>16013639
cool people don't break the law
you think jail isn't full of losers? lol, just lol!

>>16013608
Not banned l. Its has to be Below 80db

>>16013679
electric buttplug

>>16013679
Nope. Only if you buy a duckucti scrambler or xsr900 or bonnie. Also why do you want to look like a girl that was raped by some old guy?

>>16013684
Isn't that quieter then any stock exhaust?

>>16013649
Oh man that just makes it so much easier on me then. Thanks for the info.

If i have a chance ill swing by the DMV real early tomorow and grab a Motorcycle booklet i can study.

More for comfort?
I was planning on getting a jacket, maybe one of those spine protectors to wear, a good helmet with anti-glare coating to help with the sun.
Not sure about pants or boots yet.
I was going to be wearing my work boots (composite toe, go past my ankles, thick leather), and wearing my knee pads (i use these super thick padded leather kneepads).

Also an orange reflective mesh work vest

>>16013709
>If i have a chance ill swing by the DMV real early tomorow and grab a Motorcycle booklet i can study.


just wing it and take the test while youre there

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>>16013679

>>16011657
Lel funny reddit man

>>16013709
For the sake of the MSF don't worry about knee pads, the work boots will be fine. Afterwards maybe look into getting a set of overpants or something of that nature, I went overboard and got a set of Drake Air pants. Riding boots are nice to have, I didn't like how the work boots fit under the gear shifter on my bike.
I don't know what your weather is looking like right now, it's getting cold here in Minnesota, but I've been happy with my Alpinestars Viper Air mesh jacket, great for warm weather. Trying on the gear and seeing how it feels is huge, check your local shops. Once you know the fit you like you can cruise for deals and closeouts.

>>16011657
What's dbt consider poor?

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>>16013709
https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/wcm/connect/af13374c-aa57-4f2b-9ac9-aa3fdc419cc9/dl665.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

http://hstrial-cfernandez7.homestead.com/~local/~Preview/CMSP_Student_Handbook_v2_0.pdf

Here's all you need to read to get ready for the written part of both DMV and MSF. Also youtube dmv motorcycle written test and you can thank me later.

Like you I'm a new rider and I would suggest taking the course over a dealership sponsored program as they will likely have a higher incentive of letting you pass the course. Also youtube some beginner stuff like turning, counter steering , friction zone. Would also suggest to get an engine guard for your first bike as I've already dropped my bike more times than I can count when make a turn from a complete stop and the guard have saved it from getting any scratch.

>>16013803
much poorer than the average /o/ poster.
only owns maybe 1 bike and a car if he is lucky, maybe nearly paid off their house.

>>16013815
Alrighty

>>16013698
Dont know some exhaust have differen db levels. Actualy i think stock is 70db and the legal limit is 90db.

>>16013709
for helmets, just try on a bunch of different brands as they all sort of have a different fit for headshapes, just pick the most comfortable one and buy it, its worth it.

I also really like pinlock visors on helmets as they practically never fog up.

>>16013684
that is like every popular aftermarket exhaust, though

>>16013814
We posting cruisers up in this bitch?!?!?

>>16013684
below 80db...?
what?
you wouldnt even be able to hear the bike?

>>16013851
No

>>16013679
simply put no. You could get maybe a moto guzzi v7 but their dealer network is shit and you'd have to deal with italian bike maintenance memes. Just stick with the ninja 300.

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>>16013851
>We posting cruisers up in this bitch?!?!?

We sure are!

>>16013851
No. I maybe gay but that's some faggot shit.

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>>16013851
sure why not?

>>16013679
Scrambler or Triumph Bonneville are the only ones that come to mind

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Was at Eagle rider earlier today for some gear and this beauty caught my eyes.

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>>16013864
>>16013868
I'm down

>>16013879
You're talking about that sweet pearl white one right?

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>>16013855
>>16013848
>>16013826
>>16013698

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>>16013881
can we post other bikes too?

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>>16013879
>>16013888
I saw whatever model this was yesterday night. fuck that's a bigass bike, but it was super beautiful.

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>>16013894
I support the posting of all bike types. As long as it's not a slingshit. That's a car.

>>16013899
That's the chief vintage my dude

>>16013891
this is such bullshit, like every yoshi or two brothers exhaust is non-compliant then

>>16013899

>but it was super beautiful.
Im pretty sure youre talking about my dick bby :)

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Any good city style armored leather jacket with good ventilation that's not an ass rape price like RSD Ronin?

>>16013888
Sorry, I'm not in my 50's yet...

>>16013879
Damn that engine is a piece of art

>>16013913
That's why you don't live in California

>>16013913
Yeah they put about 90-100db. Theres some models that have a removable baffle that limits it to 80-85db.

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>>16013912
so no trikes then?

>>16013926
but i do live in california ;-;

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>>16013920
Neither am i. But to each their own I guess.
On a side note, I got a armored leather jacket to match my bike. Makes me feel cute

>>16013912
yep. the art on the side was gorgeous. I don't know if they all have that indian on them but it was super cool.

>>16013916
u wish boipucci

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>>16013899
i saw one of them the other day as well.

>>16013891
I wish this was the case everywhere
Faggots with 2bros exhausts should get AIDS

If you're serious about changing your bike's tune, you should cough up and get an akrop

>>16013931
Akrapovics have removble baffle. I have one on my vfr.

>>16013929
Trikes are fine. I just don't like the slingshot. Shit has seat belts and a steering wheel lol

>>16013934
Here i have something for u bby :)

>>16013934
It varies on what is in the tank. Mine has "indian" in silver leafing. Some have the chief head.
It's a preference I guess

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>>16013944
What about the Can Am Spyders?

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>>16013944
what about the can am girls trike?

>>16013954
>>16013955
I've honestly only seen females on these. Not my thing but if that's what floats ur goat, fuck it. They're definitely unique looking

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Grom bois WY@

>>16013954
>>16013955
why do these exist? what sort of niche desire do they fill?

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>>16013962
yeah all the people who were riding them were girls, the trikes were all people in their late 60's-80's

>>16013971
The same one ATVs fill, people who want to pretend they are on a motorcycle but haven't the skill to ride

>>16013971
see >>16013975

>>16013971
People who want to ride a motorcycle but are afraid to ride one.

They are huge fucking things and obviously you don't have to worry about balancing so they are much safer to drive.

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>>16013679

Location? Size? Budget?

Yamaha SR400/SR500 is an extremely solid basis for building whatever the fuck you want.

Simple, reliable, kickstart only, they've been making them since the 70's and still make the SR400 today so parts are plentiful, aftermarket parts even more so and you'll have no trouble picking one up regardless of your price range.

Kawasaki W400/W650/W800 are again a great platform for whatever you want.

400 is a little under powered but a solid bike, W650 is the sweet spot with both kickstart and electric start as well as still being carbureted so it's easy as fuck to work on, extremely high quality everything and ridiculously reliable, W800 is fuel injected and electric start only, but still a pretty sweet bike.

Honda GB/XBR 400/500, these are a bit older then everything else i've listed, but they're extremely reliable and low maintenance, electric and kickstart, hold their value EXTREMELY well, they use the same engine as the Honda NX650 albeit smaller and far less stressed, (not uncommon to see worked NX650 motors shoe horned into GB's though, good times), and are pretty much an off the shelf cafe racer good to go styled on the old Norton Manx's

Now depending on where you live, you *might* be able to find the following....

Honda CL400, modern version of the old scrambler they used used in the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (which was actually an old Honda CB350 with CL350 scrambler pipes), it uses a Honda XR400 motor which is among the most bullet proof on the planet, has electric and kick start and is honestly one of the finest bikes i've ever owned, but they're hard as fuck to find in some parts of the world.

Suzuki Grass Tracker, only a 250, shares a lot of parts with the Suzuki TU250X, electric and kickstart, simple as can be and a ton of fun.

Honda FTR, basically Honda's version of the Grass Tracker, small capacity again, electric start only, fun but nothing special.

Tons of options out there.

>>16013679
fuck off cuck

>>16013955
>>16013962
For people who couldn't grasp countersteering

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just started riding a few weeks ago, bought a ninja 300

how do i become a "good rider?" I'm not having so much fun, what do you guys find fun in city riding? (can only go 50kmh max around here really)

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>>16014009
City riding is for commuting, not for fun.

Shoulda got a dualsport and rode on dirt trails outside of the city m8

>>16014022
dont have time mate, im a compsci fag working literally 65 hours a week in downtown NYC

>>16014009
Filtering
Braaping
Scaring Jay walkers
Weaving
Girls mirin

That's all before taken it to the Twisties on the weekend

Sounds like biking just isn't for you

>>16014030

found the public transportation user

>>16014009
>what do you guys find fun in city riding?
Literally nothing.
I won't ride my bike anywhere near a city if it can be avoided.

>>16014026

Not the other anon, but my suggestion would be to buy a different bike, something a bit more upright and comfortable (perhaps a dual sport still) something you can ride the fuck out of at 50km/h, curb hop, lane split and generally hoon around on.

Fuck, buy a Grom.

>>16014035
>projecting

>>16014009
being a good rider in the city is less about developing a mechanical aptitude for your bike than it is about learning to read traffic and know your place in it. you aren't going to be hitting 65 degree leans or barreling down the road at 180mph on your way to the cornerstore.

your core aptitudes are braking and low-speed maneuvering. practice until you have that down. after that, you need to have an accurate framework in your head of how you are going to interface with the chaos and unpredictability of cars. you need to be able to look at a car and tell if their driver is intoxicated, distracted, if they're looking to make a turn. this is shit that keeps you alive. after you get that all down you can go to the twisties in your spare time and learn how to pretend to be valentino rossi.

>>16014009
>city riding

>>16014041

whats the current going rate for a bus pass now a days?

>>16014053
>now a days

>>16014026
>motorcycle
>in NYC

What's the point desu, the perks of it are completely wasted by the low speed limit and the stop and go traffic that will make you want to kill yourself.

>>16013463
Local community college here in Maryland offers a riding course geared toward absolute newbies. Long story short is that successful completion earns you a certificate you can take straight to the MVA (DMV) for your Class M, but they leave you with the advice that the course only lays a solid foundation for riding and that bettering yourself as a rider will take time. Not much different from a learners permit or even first full license - experience still only comes with time and practice.

>>16014064
i dotn know i wanted to get cute girls

>>16014068
nevermind fuck off you're a faggot

>>16014062
>Scaring Jay walkers
>Weaving
>Girls mirin
>twisties

this nigga never sat on a bike before

>>16014077
blackest /dbt/ post 2016

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>>16014009
GET

OUT

OF

THE

CITY

an hour is NOT a long amount of time to ride to get to fun stuff to ride.

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>>16014009
If its city riding just learn about the idiots around you and how to avoid them. Alot of random fun things to do like fucking around in parking lots and having some fun exploring random shit around the area. Biggest thing is avoid people taking ya out. Its alot of work but learning to be comfortable in the environment you ride is the most important thing haha.
>tfw looking for a new bike.

>>16014089
>learning to be comfortable
no, don't be comfortable in the city. everyone is trying to klil you and will execute the precise moment your attention flags.

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>>16013891
Most sportbikes I've seen have aftermarket exhausts.

Police don't give a shit, if you get pulled over it's for dangerous driving, not because your exhaust is annoying.

>>16014087
On that note, what's the longest dbt has done on one ride? Miles and hours.

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>>16014094
Not saying be relaxed im saying be comfortable to have to do random shit to save yourself sorry for not being more to the point.

>>16014094
Just do like me and not ride during traffic hours. Fuck that

>>16014103
about 600km in around 5 hours

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>>16014103
about 600 km, whole ride was about 7 am to 7 pm, I don't really do touring so that's 600 kms of just going to different twisty roads (not sitting on a highway).

I was well shrekt after that day despite the breaks.

>>16014109
Not a bad Lil trip. What bike?

>>16014116
>breaks
brakes

>>16014116
Sounds like a pretty enjoyable day.

>>16014103
120 miles took about 4 hours cause had breakfast for while.

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>Bought a few knockoff Pelican cases
>Really tempted to put one on the back of my XRR
>XRR known for weak subframe when heavily loaded
Do I take the risk, /dbt/?

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>>16014117
anime girls learner bike

>>16014103
i did san francisco up to tacoma on an 848 in two days. google maps says 780 miles so i guess close to 400 miles. if i remember correctly i rode for 5-6 hours a day

>>16014132
You're on an island though right? Probably not much touring to do there I'd assume outside of trail riding.

>>16014137
Fuck it. A bike is a bike mate

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>>16014134
do it faggot

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>>16014143
I mean some beautiful ride like hana and behind the west maui mountains. Recently been having to go to work out on the mountains as of late.

GF bought a ninja 300 with 15k miles on it, will probably sell at close to 20k miles

Is that bad? Will she have a problem selling that shit?

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>>16014126
no break, as in what you do when you have a kit kat.

>>16014129
it was, I legitimately felt worried I was going to nod off when I was 15 minutes from home. I was going to do another similar length one with some mates yesterday but I couldn't sleep due to what i'm assuming is an impacted wisdom tooth and decided against doing it on like 2 hours of sleep.

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>>16014143
who ever said anime girls learner bike was a bad thing?

new
>>16014157
>>16014157
>>16014157
>>16014157
>>16014157

>>16012912
Black is running rich but since it decided to behave itself may have been stuck float. No worries, ride it.

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Let's talk about gear

4 season adventure jacket vs a winter jacket and a summer jacket


I'm currently in a place that has a huge variation in temps, (from holy shit i'm in a sauna summers to snow) i'm thinking of getting some winter riding gear now that it's heading into winter, and then getting some really good full mesh summer riding gear as i plan on moving to a tropical area in a year or two anyway

So, cheap winter gear (full protection just not a lot of vents) and then really good summer gear, or really good 4 season gear? I'm thinking winter gear for now and get summer gear later


Looking at tourmaster saber 3 or 4 and get then a back protector for it,