/dbt/ - D A I L Y B I K E T H R E A D

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Hi guys!

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>>16126146
Posting new helmet, cuz why not

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>>16126154
>also
What up CC. How's Sunday on your end my dude

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>tfw kkk's sister will never have her lips wrapped around your cock

bikefags, I have a couple questions
How do you carry pizza?
How do you carry takeout?

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>>16126157
What up dbt* damn I can't spell for fuck.

Stay in school kids

>>16126109

Yeah man, I ran into the same dilemma when considering buying one. In terms of performance, they are no different from a GSXR 1000. Really the only advantage is the Busa might have 10mph~ more top end and will feel more stable. It's probably more comfortable. You also don't have the bragging rights of most powerful production motorcycle engine as Kawasaki has seized that with the inception of the ZX14 engine.

With that said, it's still a very iconic and historic motorcycle and I would definitely pick one up if I found one for a good price. It's a Hayabusa for fucks sake, you can't go wrong. It'll do about 150-160 to the wheel stock with close to 100 ft/lb of torque so it's still ridiculously fast, but yes, most liter bikes today, especially with the amount of development that has gone into making the liter bike engine as efficient and powerful as possible, are very comparable in speed to the busa.

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I'm sad.

I lost control over my life.

>>16126163
you get pizza delivered and put takeout in a backpack. if you're really dedicated you can try bungee cording the pizza to the back of the bike but it's gonna be cold by the time you get home

>>16126163
>How do you carry pizza?
Top case
>How do you carry takeout?
I let them bring it to me

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>>16126150
>signed helmet

>>16126162
Who says that?

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>>16126164
Anyway. Got it for a great price and ima break this bitch in tomorrow

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>>16126163

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Almost crashed on friday.

Idiot on a z4 suddenly decides to cross an intersection and got into ny lane coming from my right. Tried to avoid him going left and the fucktard corrected trajectory to go onto next lane.

Suddenly braking while angled, front wheel locks, countersteer, rear wheel locks, stabilize with left foot, pass him by the right.

Ducati monsters are posh wannabe bikes, but handling is flawless.

Pic related my exhausts.

>>16126150
Hi

>>16126154
Jelly-ish

>>16126162
I don't know that feel bro ;)

>>16126191
You still have the old wing right duder?

>>16126197
Yep

One of you fucks should come buy it.

>>16126198
how much? pics?

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>>16126163
The best pizzeria in town is 20 meters away from my home :^)

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>>16126199
For /dbt/, $800

>>16126205
too old

>>16126205
You look so uncomfortable

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>>16126205
Too thicc 4me.

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>>16126174
Yes and?

>>16126211
>literally call it the Oldwing
duh?

It's a 1978 GL1000. It's in pretty good shape except the front brakes I just rebuilt need to be put back on and bled, needs new cables and needs the carbs tuned.

>>16126223
That's not be, but it's actually decently comfy since I put the drag bars on it. I have the original handlebars and a whole bin of spare parts for it.

>>16126165
Yeah I think it's the prestige-from-the-past thing what gets me and that I was always a fan of Ghostrider and his turbobusa. Specs wise its nothing special compared to todays bike.

If my mind is the same in a year (or until I have worked up the money) I will definitely pick one up. Hopefully before the Nuda 900/S1000RR fever kicks in again

>>16126232
Hmmm...I am a sucker for a comfy bike.

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Does /dbt/ have any thoughts on the Kymco K-Pipe? It looks like a reasonably fun city bike.

>>16126232
yeah well i was figuring it would be a mid to late 80s or something. not couchlike enough

>>16126200
Ayyyyy
Come va la moto?

Saving up for my first baiku.
Everyone and their mother is screaming at me to get a 300cc. 250cc may be substantially cheaper, is it worth it or will I feel like I need more power by the end of my first day?

What about 400cc? Will I feel like I'm going to die?

>>16126200
>>16126180
>>16126173
>>16126172
Okay, thanks for the answers, bikefags.

Black or white motorcycle boots?

>>16126251
I got a Ninja 250 yesterday for $1100. It's my 6th bike, good condition but needs a wash and a new clutch cable. I'm enjoying it greatly.

Don't waste your money on a 300 imo.

>>16126257
WHITE

>>16126251
>What about 400cc?
400's like a Bandit 400 or a DRZ400 are great. Get a 650 even. Just don't get a 4 cylinder 600.

>>16126257
Black and white. Because it's best color combo

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Alright guys, time for an update on that sketchy Craigslist GSXR I bought. I cleaned off the chain and noticed that a lot of the links are binding together. They don't appear to be moving very freely so the links aren't perfectly even when the chain is moving across the sprockets. I lubed it up good and gonna let it saturate over night but does anyone know if this is something that can be fixed or are the seals pretty much guaranteed fucked and I should replace it?

The chain looks brand new once I cleaned it up but these Gold DID chains tend to clean up well so it can be deceiving.

>>16126154
I'm a huge sucker for racing stripes, the red pin stripe really sets it off. Good job.

>>16126267
Did you do any mods to the drz when you had it? Top speed?

>>16126260
Yeah, that's what I was thinking. If Its just a bike to learn on and beat up then what's the point in dropping 4k on a used ninja 300?

As much as I want the 50cc I dont see an exta 2.5k justified by it.

>>16126251
50cc is not a very big difference in engine displacement, its not worth it IMO.


You'll get a few more mph at the top end, who cares.

>>16126248
Non va, finche non cambio gli pneumatici. Domani dovrei portarla dal meccanico.

Azz devo ancora prendere pantaloni e stivali.

Vederla li ferma mi fa impazzire, devo assolutamente farmi qualche giro prima di posteggiarla per l'inverno.

>>16126274
Thanks man. It matches my bike and gear pretty good. I feel pretty good about it.
And for 540 I'm ok with it

tfw your rear tire blows out

I knew I should've bitched at the dealer's when I bought the bike, the tires looked shitty and it turns out they're 6 years old

>>16126243
its a decent underground bike. not very well known but kymco is more than decent.

don't expect highway speeds tho.

>>16126278
>>16126260

Thanks guys, I'm gonna go with a 250 then.

>>16126278
The 300's are also FI, but it's still not worth it.

>>16126275
>mods
https://github.com/raimondi1337/DRZ400ModList

When I had a 39T rear sprocket on it I was comfortable cruising at 70, top speed was about 97mph GPS.

>>16126290
Oh damn, cool list man, thanks!

>>16126277
>>16126260

Just get a Ninja 250. There is no point getting hung on something as trivial as 50cc. Beginners get sucked into this maze of comparing the ninja 250, ninja 300, R3, RC390, and all these various meme bikes that are completely annihilated by some shitty $1200 stunt F4i you can find on craigslist.

>>16126251
Buy a quality used bike instead of new so you can afford much more value for the same money and not feel as bad when you drop it or whatever, and unless it's going to be a dedicated commuter queen get something a little bigger so you don't "grow out of it" right away and regret the purchase. I'd look at 500-800cc, avoiding the 600cc tier of supersports.

>>16126284
Kek. Tough luck, I rode 200km back home with 14 yo tires but I was retarded.

>>16126290
you added so much fucking weight to that thing its disgusting, and hardly any performance mods.

>>16126304
Yeah I was getting completely sucked into the whole r3 vs ninja 300 vs CBR
300r vs whatever and it's good to know I don't need to drop 4k on something I'm likely going to beat up just because some motovlogger shill told me to.

>>16126305
Wait I thought more piston displacement = more power? You're telling me a 800cc is easier for a beginner than a 600cc?

Forgive the question if it's dumb, I was never super into automobiles/bikes.

>>16126290
>Seat Concepts Lo Seat
FUCKING MANLET HAHAHA

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Hey, any Ausfags around at this hour? In desperate need of advice.

I'm hovering over the button to book my L's test for this week, but I'm worried about the knowledge based testing component of it (if you fail, no practical component).
>I've already got my cage L's, I passed the test for that okay.

I just really can't afford to pay for another $400 course to retry for my L's.

>>16126328
yes and no. A ninja 250 can go ~120 mph. A Harley with a 1200 CC can go ~100.

It all depends on the bike, but when it comes to sporty bikes the bigger the CC the harder they are to ride.

>>16126251
>$500 helmet
>$500 jacket
>$500 pant
>$400 boots
>$200 gloves
>dont forget insurance

now how much do you have left for a bike? Dont waste your money on Ichina-con gear.

how to you queers ride crotch rockets?

They are so uncomfortable

>>16126344
I think I'll probably just shoot for the cheapest (while obviously being smart about buying used) 250/300cc bike I can get them from the big 3 japanese manufacturers.

Thanks guys.

>>16126349
>helmet
>500
>those prices
Nigga wut.

>>16126349
>>$500 helmet
why the fuck does he need a Shoei/Arai helmet as his first
>>$500 jacket
>>$500 pants
>>$400 boots
>>$200 gloves
what the fuck he's not Rossi he doesn't need to spend nearly that much

>>16126282
Sti cazzi, fa già freschino qui immagino a bolzano.

Se stai cercando ancora qualcosa di usato d'inverno puoi fare un bell'affare.
Su ebay puoi anche trovare la linea dell'anno scorso quasi a metà prezzo nuova.

>>16126360
>>16126364
don't respond to shitposters

>>16126364
I mean, I was probably going to splurge on the helmet anyways, but other than that I've got 700-1k set aside for gear.

I'm an EMSfag so I've seen too much not to spend on a helmet.

>>16126165
>>16126109

The big diff between a 'busa and the GSXR1K is the Busa's massive torque and broad powerband, gives you a god-like feeling. Also has aerodynamics and stability that makes 200MPH seem like a sensible speed.

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What does dbt think of replica helmets?

>>16126375
Ok I'll ask, what's the worst you've seen?

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Well, tried for another shot at the Davis mountains. No flats this time, did about ~250mi from Pecos to Kent to Ft. Davis and some of the ranch roads. Explored Kent too, ghost towns are spooky.

Only issue I had is that my counter sprocket cover is lost. The bolts vibrated loose and it popped off somewhere. Going to order new bolts and cover.

Any issues running the bike without the cover?

>>16126364
>why the fuck does he need a Shoei/Arai helmet as his first

because if he buys a shitty icon/hjc he'll up grade a year later to a shoie/arai.

>>16126360
im using Alpinestars for pricing. Obviously you dont own any gear so you wouldnt know

>>16126366
Adesso vedrò. Che marca di stivali consigli per chi è magro?
Comunque ho due giacche abbastanza pesanti.

Pensavo di farmi dei giri brevi in pianura, magari verso il veneto, o attorno a Bolzano.

>>16126232
>needs the carbs tuned
Whatever the hell that means.

>>16126393
I bought a used textile Dainese jacket for €70.

>>16126364
>why the fuck does he need a Shoei/Arai helmet as his first
the crash doesn't give a shit if it's your first bike or not, retard. when you're new it's the BEST time to buy expensive gear becuse you're more likely to be getting use out of it. think about what you're saying

Who do I talk to about getting marked on the map?

>>16126385
Guy missing all of the skin from his knee to his foot, think road rash but much more severe where the skin peels down to the muscle - an avulsion. Could see to the muscle and Its likely he lost a substantial amount on his slide. Will never walk on that leg as strong as his other for the rest of his life.

I've seen worse for just unrelated stuff, but that's the only bad motorcycle thing I've seen.

Either way, gear isn't something I'm cutting corners on.

>approved for loan

Newbike soon lads

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>>16126437
wow look its right there

>>16126452
>not paying up front
senpai

I'm 18, 19 in late July and from the UK. I have my cbt booked for 21st of November, so I figured I could do that, buy an A1 bike like a YBR125 to learn on, whilst also taking motorcycle lessons to get better, and then when I turn 19 immediately do my A2 exam (without bothering to do the A1 exam) so I can sell the YBR and buy an A2 bike like the GS500. Would that be financially feasible? I am considering simply waiting until I turn 19 and not bothering with all that, but it would be good to have the transport available now and also give me some time to learn the ropes on a slowbike before moving onto something bigger. What's the resell value like on a YBR125?

>>16126468
>I have my cock and ball torture booked.

Why?

>>16126394
So che gli stivali dainese sono buoni se sei uno stecco,
però non mi fanno impazzire in termini di protezioni.

Prova a leggere qui
http://www.gearchic.com/gear-101/boots/

Poi tcx/sidi e altri sono li dalle tue parti quindi puoi anche trovare uno store per provarli.

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>>16126272
Examine the O-ring on the tight links. If they are missing / damaged, the chain needs to be replaced.

Other than that, measure for stretch in several places. See infographic related.

Would a Honda NC700 be a decent starter bike?

I love the way dualsports look and eventually i would like to commute to work on a bike.

http://eastbaymotorsports.com/Motorcycles-Honda-NC700X-2012-bf9a3e4e-bef0-433f-854d-a6a6013ae1bf


Im not in a rush to buy btw

>>16126438
eww

>>16126508
it is not a dualsport. neither is the cb500x

>>16126352
I have a physical job which requires having a strong back rather than sitting in front of a computer all day eating cheetoes and drinking Mountain Dew.

>>16126512
Okay.

Is it still a good bike?

>>16126480
Grazie.

>>16126527
for a commuter, it's fine. having never ridden it, i personally dislike it because people report its pretty gutless and bland. but for commuting, should be ok.

>>16126508
To me it's a very interesting bike
In manual form it has been described as a "diesel bike"
Lots of instant torque, but low redline
In auto form is basically a scooter
I'd buy one just to tinker with the fancy tranny, but given the torquey twin and spacious frunk i'd say it's an excellent commuter
Just swap in a -3 sprocket if you take it on a long journey

>>16126538
Oh okay.
Well i dont want anything too powerful right off the bat.
Any other bikes you can suggest that have a "sit upright" position like this bike?

I was looking at Honda Nighthawks too

>>16126464
Not him but I got a loan from da bank for my new baikfu, not everyone can have that money all at once familia.

>>16126559

CBR500F/X

>>16126559
f800gs / f800r
fz6r
vstrom 650
versys 650

>>16126577
These are all good second bikes and much more highway oriented than the NC

>>16126328
More displacement = more torque.
A VFR800 with 772cc will have a much smooth power band than a CBR600RR. The RR will be twitchy and requires a delicate touch when in the powerband in lean but if you stay under 7-8000rpm it is pretty tame actually while the VFR is always tame because it is designed to be a gentle commuter unless you light a fire under it's ass.

>>16126586
Actually less cylinders -> more torks
Also V >>>>> Inline

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>>16126586
it's instead of its...

>>16126312
You repeat this all the fuckin time. Cool. You dont need to repeat it twice a thread dude

>>16126586
this.
the engine config makes a huge difference.
a KLR650 has way less power than a CB400. one is an inline 4, one is a single.

>>16126584
they're not that different. the fz6r has the best top speed, the others are pretty similar to the nc. very manageable power

>>16126598
Of course, it's the only time I rode my bike, basically.

>>16126593
please explain to me how my 1cilinder 125cc shit bike doesn't produce more torque than my cb400n?

>>16126558
I do enjoy that frunk, that would be great for small stuff i carry.
>-3 sprocket

Is that going down a gear ratio?

>>16126577
>>16126567
Ill look into all of these.

Which ones would be best for a smooth powerband like
>>16126586 is talking about?
I like the way he described it

>>16126626
>Is that going down a gear ratio?
yes, it makes the gears taller, meaning less torque throughout, but more top speed, requiring more acceleration time to reach it.

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Anyone ever ride an electric bike?

>>16126606
>fz6 is an r6 with a bodykit
>f800 is the same platform as the nuda
>v-stronk is a taller SV
>versys is a less shitty er6
Bar the kawa they're all pretty angry bikes

>>16126617
Should be with comparable displacement and i don't think singles in particular scale that well

>>16126626
>gear ratio
It will bring up your top speed, but will hurt your acceleration
Pretty bad on the street, but will keep your revs down on an highway

>>16126633
You can't make the gears taller without cracking open the tranny
This is just changing the final drive

>>16126639
Yes, i did
Bmw's gay scooter

>>16126639
I rode the Zero lineup at a local demo ride. It's really fucking weird to just twist and go, the Zero bikes have different ride modes that can make the bike really weak, or pull like hell. I really like how stable the bikes are, and how compact they feel, but there is no way that I could shell out that much money for a bike that I could only use for commuting.

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Hey /dbt/ what you think about my black and white stickerbomb fairing project?

>>16126650
>>fz6 is an r6 with a bodykit
hell no.

>>16126650
>You can't make the gears taller without cracking open the tranny
jesus, you know what i mean

>>16126663
why do you want to be a walking advertisement for no compensation

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I took the forks off my F4i and the top and bottom triple clamps won't turn independently. None of my other bikes have been like this. Is the F4i supposed to be this way or is something messed up? I took the top nut off the steering stem and nothing changed or got looser. Is it corrosion holding it together or something else? I noticed there is some sort of lock nut on the bottom side of the top triple clamp but I'm not sure what it's holding.

>>16126663
>che Guevara
>free WiFi
Commies get out!!!

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>>16126663

>>16126607
Get new tires and ride then! If money is a prob, totally understandable. Old tires suck but just go straight, slow and no hectic shit

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>>16126663
I bet you wear meme clothe too

>>16126650
>Bmw's gay scooter
keked, how was it?

>>16126657
I cars for longer road trips so something for commuting/runabout is what I'm interested in. Cost is my major concern though, EVs are crazy expensive compared to gas bikes.

Did the Zero make any noise or was it perfectly silent?

>>16126688
They make gear whine
On a normal bike the engine drowns it out, but elecrics just go bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Also, unless you literally dismount, take the bike in and live in europe you'll never have enough juice
Can't imagine how the poor fucks with 120 can even think about DDing an EV

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>>16126650
Everyone knows you don't know shit when you say an FZ6 is the same as an R6. The only thing that is the same as the cc rating(engine is tuned differently, balance shafts, rpm limits, power output and longevity expectancy) and the chassis is entirely different. Please don't speak.

>>16126675
Bearings might be fuckt

>>16126724
>that's the joke.jpg

>>16126688
the Zero had, I think, a 100 mile range total, long enough to have a decent commute, and there's the possibility of charging it during the day. Depending on the version you get it was something like $10k new. The saving you get in fuel doesn't make up the cost difference of getting a 250 or other 60+ MPG bike. The only noises the Zero made was a "wheeeeeeeeeee" under power and a louder and deeper "wheeeee" when doing regenerative braking.

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Recommend me some gloves that aren't Alpinestars, this shit didn't even last half a year.

>>16126650
If i dont mess with the gears, would the higher rpms be bad for it over the long run?
Like if im doing a 100+ mile commute everyday.

I know noise and higher fuel consumption are factors too.

>>16126736
dainese x strike

>>16126730
It would be a joke if it was funny.

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>>16126675
>lock nut
It holding on your steering stem, friend.

>>16126738
higher rpms > more vibrations, which are not as comfy on long trips
As far as fuel economy is concerned my bike actually consumes less if i keep it between 3-4k in 5th or 6th, simply because it lugs otherwise

>>16126743
No, it's a joke because EVERY FUCKING TIME the fz6/r is brought up someone says that

>>16126154
helmet brooooos.

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>>16126745
>corrosion

Did you loosin part 20?

>>16126743
Like your life

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>>16126736
Mechanix M-pact. Comfy, long lasting, huge amounts of armor.

>>16126251
I have a ninja 250 and I got it for like 2k and I love it. Get's the job done, don't expect to hoon around at 90 mph and have room to spare tho.

It's all the same. 250-300. Just get a cheap used one and when you're done with it get something bigger if you want.

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daily reminder to vote for trump. the stakes are too high and hillary is too corrupt.

hey DRZ/harley anon, are you here?

>>16126736

what you get for buying korean re-branded gear. I have a pair of 4 year old sp1 and they still look brand new

>>16126777
he doesnt have a hurlee anymore

>>16126163
>pizza
delivery since they're the size of one of those small collapsible card tables
>takeout
i dont
>general shooping
plastic bag over left wrist

alternatively i always have a satchel at work and home so i can fit most day to day things on my back.

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>>16126741
$160 is a bit steep for me, anything good around $100?

>>16126468

Advice would be appreciated

>>16126798
you get what you pay for. don't skimp out on your gear retard

>>16126784
Well yeah but multiple people have drz's, lookin for him specifically, or anyoe whos' bought a new DRZsm

Wondering how much I'd be looking at our the door, went be a shitty Suzuki only dealership here in Van Nuys, told me 8k out the door, he was super pushy.

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>>16126776

>>16126798
My Agvsport Mercury gloves have lasted several years now.

>>16126678
>>16126679
>>16126686

Stickers are cheap and only lots I could find like that on ebay.

I don't like memes that much, going on my stunt bike.

>>16126808
Well, he paid for Alpinstars, and what did he get?

It's difficult to make good quality stuff for cheap. It's really fucking easy to make shit at a premium price, and sell it to wankers who think they get what they pay for, and it's a "reputable brand"

>>16126828
i would unreservedly vote jeb in this cycle

>>16126813
Why a DRZ? There are far better dual purpose bikes for less money

>>16126840
buy dainese. i've had mine for 10 years with no quality issues.

>>16126813
>buying a drz
>new
>when the bike hasn't changed since the precambrian

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Do you gents see any issue with running a bike when your front sprocket cover is missing?

>>16126853
>>16126862

Like? Certainly not set on it yet, it's just the easiest thing here in cali to sumo, gettings plated aint easy.

>>16126736
>>16126798
i'm wearing mechanix gloves

>>16126736
BARE FUCKING HANDS

>>16126865
WR450. Hell even the WR250 has nearly the same power as a DRZ and is lighter

>>16126879
Like I said mang, getting them plated in California is a massive pain that doesn't work half the time. Even the whole "plated in dakota" rarely works here now.

>>16126883
Both WRs are street legal
The 250 even has turn signals and such

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>>16126863
not unless you have wiring running past it or your have long boot laces.
ive lost a few laces to hungry sprockets over the years

>>16126877
Didn't feel safe the last time I did, also less grip.

>>16126776
i haven't registered, is it too late to MAGA?

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>>16126840
>Well, he paid for Alpinstars, and what did he get?

smx's are 60 bucks, and shit tier, i own a pair. I also have a pair of 3 yearold gp plus and theyre still in brand new condition.

>>16126736
kek, you bought fucking fakes you retard

>>16126900
if illegals can vote you can find a way

>>16126725
They turn fine, but they just move together.

>>16126745
Is that supposed to keep the top clamp locked into position with bottom clamp?

>>16126760
Yes

>>16126915
i'll figure it out

>>16126893
Literally what. I ride without gloves all the time. How do you have less grip?

>>16126888
>2017 Wr450x non plated 9k before fees
>2017 drz400sm street legal 7k before fees
>2017 wr250r street legal 7k before fees

Damn yeah duder hard choice.

>>16126883
Don't listen to these dingus'.

>>16126888
The 250 yes, the 450 not so much, at least in the US

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>>16126926
>>16126893
>>16126877

Anons, what's the difference between the Kawasaki Versys 650 and the Ninja 650? Is the Versys more of a cruiser?
I'm about to buy a middle-class bike and I'm too much of a pussy to ride an inline-four, as I'm just recently coming off dirt bikes (currently have a WR250R dual-sport)

>>16126675

Your bearings are fucked. Buy new ones.

>>16126935
>australian nanny state propaganda

>>16126937
the versys is more upright. they both have basically the same powerplant but the versys doesn't pretend it's a sportbike. the ninja 650 is for liars and cheats who want people to think they're riding a sportbike while not actually riding a sportbike

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>>16126934
>>16126930
Speaking of wr450s
Should i sell/trade mine for a wr250?
I mostly ride street. Never ride freeway. Rarely ride offroad. And it seems like the 250 is smoother and less vibrations on my anus.

>>16126951
makes sense. thanks anon.

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>>16126907

i was going to mention that too.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DftIJD3BdPg

>>16126387
AT

>>16126950
you can attach whatever extraneous bullshit you want to. what it is is a picture of a hand that got fucked up unnecessarily because its owner wasn't wearing gloves

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>>16126290
I didn't know you had the 4x1 battery. I bought a 2x2 but they sent me the 4x1.

How did you mount it inside your airbox? mine is spiderwebbed with zip ties and still works...

>>16126437
just make new one

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>>16126952
youll miss the extra hp and 60lbs less weight but its up to you

>>16126952
>I ride mostly street
>should I buy an even smaller dirt bike?
No. Get an SV or something.

>>16126452
good goy

>>16126961
Just don't crash.

>>16126971
The 250 is 60lbs LESS?!?!?
Thats worth it by its self

>>16126952
i'd recommend sticking with the wr450, maybe do a supermoto conversion. they're stable enough for easy trails from what it seems

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>>16126904
$60 is no excuse for the tab to tear off. This has nothing to do with price. There's plenty of $20 gloves in hard service with intact closure tabs.

>>16126315
With the stock battery, exhaust, and bars gone he probably removed as much weight as he added

>>16126983
no, the 250 weighs over 300lbs the 400/450 is a hell of a lot lighter

>>16126974
I dont want a million pound bike moron.
Dirtbikes are light, simple, easy to work on. And i can shoot offroad whenever i like.

Alright lads, the time of newbike is upon us, I have my job, and I have my goal for a downpayment. So excited to finally be doing something with my life, I owe alot of it to dbt, thank you friends.

>>16126980
there are two types of motorcyclists, those that have been down, and those who are going down.

>>16126663
I was gonna do that to my rashed up fairings,.

>>16126993
How is this possible?

>>16126743
go suck a dick matt

>>16126990

see this >>16126907

and >>16126959

>>16126993
The net says 256lbs (250) vs 271lbs (450)

>>16126994
The 250 is going to feel slow as shit to you. And you can't really feel the weight of a bike unless you drop it.

>>16127009
all the bullshit they add to be street legal by DOT standards, plus reinforced bits like the subframe and such.
250lbs to the 300 something between the two

>>16126999
i heard you are always going down, fagget!

This is probably going to make a lot of you guys mad but the reality is that 600s aren't that fast. Deal with it.

>>16127022
wr250r not f
the factory DS just shares a similar name

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>>16126999
trips confirm

>>16127001
3M car wrap.

>>16127035
>reinforced bit
>for street
Cuz you know... they werent hitting huge jumps and pounding rocks and shit off road.
Totally not strong enough for smooth streets...

>>16126339
wait wat, what state are you in? In SA at least, there's no written component if you already have your license.

If it's a case of you need to have a full or at least P's in order to avoid the written bike test, either get studied or wait.

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>>16127022
There are 2 wr250s, the wr250r/x and the wr250f, the f Is the light one but certainly won't be any more street able than a 450f, which is why wom-fat Is assuming you're talking about the heavier one.

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>>16126999

>>16127050
you can just admit you dont know what you're on about m8
even the xr650r has a notoriously weak subframe.
they expect people to add shit like luggage to road legal bikes and sacrifice the weight for strength

>>16126999
I've been down. Good meme though.

>>16127081
on a dude maybe. hope you were wearing gloves for that

>>16126971
How is the Africa Twin holding up? How many miles you up to?

>>16127080
Because honda a shit.

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>>16127100
suck my big red meme machine

>>16127102
Post boipucci

>>16127093
Omg... kek

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>>16127096
holding up great, and nowhere near enough.
>tfw work has been hell and leaves barely any time to ride
i couldnt understand why guys actually wanted to run shit like the 990 adventure in the desert 100 until i got thrashing around on this, its super comfy once you get the feel for the heft

>>16127020
I don't think he bought them on AliBabba

>>16127105
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUllHOLLD4E

>>16127109
I love that paint scheme
Any things stick out for you as things you didn't notice at first, but now you love/hate?

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>>16127125
i know this bussy be yankin

>>16127145
forgot my youtube link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIfHIMCXwqA

>>16127109
What is that tire? Looking for the most aggressive set that will hold up to ~3500mi

>>16126402
I means it's running rich as fuck and needs to be rejetted because the PO fucked it up

>>16127158
gositonyourdildo

>>16127158
Did he at least give you the original jets? Or did he just shim the needles or something?

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>>16127139
working on some buffeting issues that i think i found a solution for, air comes up from the forks and bounces my head around.
everything else im really liking about it, even it being undersprung isnt really a problem outside of hammering though big stuff
but ill be getting some better springs here in a month or so anyway

>>16127153
thats a karoo3, been a great tire thus far, havent gotten into any deep mud or sand yet though.
take a look at the motoz tractionators too, those seem to last about 6k for most big bikes

>>16127109
The only thing I worry about is that I get hot headed on trails and end up falling a lot and I wonder if I could pick it up in certain situations especially since I mostly ride alone in secluded places.

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>>16127166
i wouldn't get into too much nasty shit alone on it, even a light bike can get you in a lot of trouble if it falls on you or you fuck up a hand or foot.
but its not a whole lot worse to pick up than my dr650 when its on its side, 30-35% more effort needed, the weight is down pretty low and the bars offer great leverage

>>16127166
Somebody get this hothead out of here

>>16127166
do you even lift?

>>16127188
I lift ur mum with my dick

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>>16126883
>Even the whole "plated in dakota" rarely works here now
Bullshit, I did mine just a couple of months ago, the laws haven't changed. You'll may need to try a few DMVs to find one that actually follows the laws regarding 7500+ mile out of state vehicles. Follow the SMJ thread and do the paperwork right. Pic related, plated '12 WR450 I have about $6500 in.

>>16127268
>Ruining a dirt bike by putting road tyres on it then riding it on a road

>>16127281
SUPERMOTO BRO

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>>16127289
ruined dirt bike is a ruined dirt bike, no need to sugar coat it.

>>16127281
>not utilizing the Superior agility and ease of handling of a dirtbike in all terrains

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>>16127297
Yeah i bet that suspension is really handy on the road, probably gets used as intended all the time.

>>16127297
Have you ever even ridden a sport bike? A dirt bike is hardly more agile. And dirt bike suspension feels sloppy on pavement in comparison.

>>16127268
In CA?

>>16127342
Youre retarded

daily reminder that hillary wants to reinstitute the 55 mph national speed limit

>>16127352
Who gives a fuck shill

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>>16127347
in what way? I have experience on dirt bikes, dual sports, supermotos, and supersports. A dirt bike with road tires does not handle better or "easier" than a sport bike.

>>16127352
source?

>>16127372
Kill yourself moron.
Youve obviously never ridden a dirtbike

>>16127347
He is right, you are retarded.
calling them a supermoto is kinda stupid too.
It would be like me calling a bike a motocross bike because it has dirt tyres.

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>>16127377
i'm already ded.

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check out my new sumo guiz

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>>16127342
A supermoto is more agile than a sportbike, sorry to burst your bubble. The tighter the turns get the more advantage the SM has.

And yes California.

>>16127377
You have obviously never ridden a dirt bike or a road bike you mean?

If you had you would never want to ride a dirt bike on the road again, it is wasted potential for a bike that can corner about as fast as a super sport without the ability to do over 200km/h while having overly soft suspension that has far too much travel for cornering on anything other than a completely smooth go kart track

>>16127379
you do realize that supermodo predates dedicated supermoto bikes, right? just think about that then go sit in the corner for a bit

>>16127396
There are so many discrepancies with what you just said... i dont even know how to reply

>>16127393
sorry to burst your bubble but streets don't often have turns with a 15 foot radius.

>>16127393
Dirt bikes are designed to corner through ruts, not on lean angles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orFoicnjY9E

>>16127396
>>16127342
>>16127306
>>16127408
the ignorance is strong tonight

Define supermoto.

>>16127398
The origins of supermoto was originally a race series called "superbikers" which combined dirt and pavement with elements of roadracing, motocross, and flat track. NOT scrubs throwing 17" wheels on dirt bikes to ride around on streets all day for "muh superior handling," when really they only ride in straight lines and doing wheelies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APEdTAQE3EA

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>>16127425
>motard riders actually think their bikes are better on road than sports bikes
Can't do, jumps, climbs or whoops so you do willies down main streets while rev bombing without a baffle yeah?

>>16127431
fun fact, they used street tires, not knobbies. granted they were on the dirt rims.

>>16127396
I like how you didn't mention that most supermotos are at least 100lbs lbs lighter than the average sportbike

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>>16127396
You bring your supersport to Rock Creek ( NorCal off 193 ) and see how well a SM works on a tight bumpy road. 10 miles of pure supermoto bliss.

>>16127443
looks like flat track tires on flat track rims. they actually show a close up of it at some point in the video.
My point wasn't about the tires though. It's about the bikes being used for a very specific style of racing, not """""""""""""""""""""""hooning"""""""""""""""" on the street.

>>16127431
per wikipedia:
>Prior to the 1990s, supermoto bikes, including the precursor motorcycles used in Superbikers, were converted open-class two-stroke motocross or enduro bikes desired for their light weight and jumping abilities.
i'm not even sure what you're trying to argue. "supermoto" bikes were obviously dirt bikes with street tires thrown on them. granted the front is a lot smaller these days, but the fact remains that supermoto predates dedicated supermoto bikes, and the first supermoto bikes were literally just dirt bikes.

>>16127449
pic related? I think I'll bring my dual sport instead because there's no need for meme wheels.

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did i ride a supermoto or did i get jewed out of $250

>>16127455
>giving a shit about racing
I'm just going to assume you're a nobike, even at the most you DO have a bike and DO do track days, you're not racing, you're not professional, no one here is. The most exciting thing anyone here does is hit 20+ mph over the limit on their daily commute. Get your racing garbage out of here.

>>16127466
>dirt/pavement track riding
sure, although the DRZ isn't exactly super

>>16127457
the point was they're not using the bikes on the street

>>16127466
>stock exhaust
you got jewed hard

>>16127474
The fact that you brought racing into this at all is pretty autistic, the conversation went from hurr ur not getting sick leans from a dirt bike, to ur not staying true to origins of superbikers.

Fuck off.

>>16127473
niga are you retarded? you totally missed the point

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>>16127481
it was a white brothers

>>16127488
>you ride a dirt bike on the street, you're not jumping or doing anything dirt related ur just hoons

Fuck off.

>>16127474
>the point was they're not using the bikes on the street
supermoto races have a paved component, so they are purpose-built to ride on pavement. there is nothing wrong with riding them on pavement because it is engineered into them, especially with modern purpose-built sumo's. as for why people ride them on the street, they fill a niche between dual sport and sport/adventure tourer for when you want elements of both but the specialization of neither.

>>16127485
no nigger I'm saying a dirt bike with street wheels/tires is has a use, but choosing to use that as a street bike is literally pointless

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is it pronounced "climb?"

>>16127499
Yes, a supermoto is more agile than a sports bike in "general". Depends on what you're doing.

But to go on a sperg rant about racing and the origins of Supermoto riders, what tires they use, where they ride.

You need to chill the fuck out.

>>16127499
it's not pointless at all. it offers light weight, decent power with a focus on low-end torque, a suspension travel more than long enough to soak up the literal worst the street can throw at you, and a high, commanding riding position to keep a good view of the road.

this argument is giving me cancer and i don't even ride a supermoto.

>>16127491
looks like stock header tho, which does most of the restricting.
>>16127474
the 400E is better than your bike, unless you're the wr450 anon

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why are you guys so autistic when it comes to talking about dirt bikes and dual sports?

What ever floats your boat, some people like different things, get over it.

fuck I'm going to have to get my bike towed from home AND pay for a new tire

I'm looking at about $200 at least here, fuck me

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Buying a new (used af), shitty commuter bike. They're the same price so here's that. BMW F650 or HONDA NX 650 "Dominator"?

>>16127512
it was an E header, also E base gasket. what else?

>>16127499
The only point is on top of your head, good thing your hair hides it well.

>>16127516
they literally might as well not even be considered motorcycles

>>16127519
the one that is in better condition

>>16127519
>bmw
Not even once

>>16127498
I meant street street, not paved track courses.

>>16127516
Because nobody wants to accept the fact that different bikes, and parts on the bike, are good for some applications and shit for others.

>>16127519
The F650GS twin is a great commuter bike with good fuel economy.

>>16127516
Cause racerfag rides a stretched Busa.

>>16127526
The Dominator is 6 years older but has less mileage, I'll have to check both

>>16127500
Yes.

evens contemplate suicide
odds go to bed

>>16127516
>EXC on a motocross track
literally ruined

>>16127525
Stay in your smooth, grippy, painted safe space and let us heteros have our fun

guys will the tow truck driver let me ride in the cabin to the dealership if my bike's my only form of transportation

>>16127552
Yup

>>16127552
he will if you give him a hand, if you know what i mean.

>>16127541
have a good sleep, anon. I hope things will be good soon<3

>>16127552
Only if you offer a piece of that boipussy.

>>16127541
i gotta got to bed too.


either way, you don't have the balls to do it so get over yourself

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>>16127543
tracks good fun though

>>16127566
>sticking leg out in a turn
>on a fucking motorcycle
dirt bike riders confirmed for absolute morons

>>16127558
Thanks anon

>>16127563
One day anon.

>>16127572
I really hope this is a troll

>>16127572
0/10

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>>16127572
Yes

>>16126756
We should fugg.

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>>16127572

>>16126146
N
>>16127606
E
>>16127606
W
>>16127606

anyone ever just ridden their bike to a track day? trying to think out the logistics.