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

honda

Looking for a <650cc bike as a second bike.
>no supermotos
>no dirtbikes
>no SV650/ER6
>no 125cc except Grom
V2 would be nice, preferably not as cruiser

>Grom 125
+fun lil pitbike for innacity fun and shenanigans
- worried I'll ride it on the limit too often, dunno how good that is for a small engine

>Ninja/CBR 250
>ZXR400
+more versatile than a 125
- main bike is already sportbike

>Virago XV 535
+ something completly different
+ V2 sound
- pigfat
- handling

>SV650
+ V2 sound
- too common and boring

>>16175545
What's your current bike?
Hornet 600 is a classic.

>>16175550
GSXR 750
Not looking for replacement, just want a fun sidebike for commuting, city riding, visiting friends.

Good suggestion but 600cc i4s would feel too similar. Preferably V2 naked or <400cc i4 or just anything obscure really. can also be 80s-90s

>>16175545
GS500

>>16175590
If there are some v2 bikes in your area you could go and test ride them pretending you'll buy them. That, or go to dealers.
Any reason why you want sub-650cc? Super Duke 1290 is supposed to be crazy. Try a 690, maybe.

Thinking about getting a aussie postie bike for commuting into Uni and Work, is this a bad idea or should I just get a 250cc.

>>16175604
Turbo Busa

>>16175594
lel

>>16175595
the 690duke would be cash, too pricey for a sidebike tho.

>Any reason why you want sub-650cc
yeah I'm just looking for something cheaper/comfier to put my commuter/city riding miles on and preserve the GSXR for my actual trips and going fast n shit

>>16175610
>commuter

GS500

>>16175610
> commuter
SV650N. Exotic usually isn't a great idea for a commuter. Boring is good.
I'd have said GS 500 or CB 500 but with FI it seems your fuel consumption is even lower.

>>16175613
pls not again

>>16175614
thanks man I'm knowing all the common bikes. I'm looking for something more obscure. Bandit/SV/Hornet/parallel twins or anything you see more often are eh

Maybe something like a monster 600 but I heard it's a moneypit if shit happens.

Alright, my friend is restricted to A2 and wants to buy a bike to cruise-travel around. He wants to buy a cruiser but I told him to buy a dual sport touring bike instead.

What are his options? Talking 250-300/400cc. Something cheap but good and reliable.

>>16175618
m8 I thought you're looking for a commuter, and one that's not too expensive at that. If you want something exotic, you're going to have to shell out one way or another, and potentially risk your bike not working a lot of the time (see: Ducucki).

https://youtu.be/lIfcvC3e3KY

>>16175545
Shiver? Vtr250?
Seems like the VTR would be perfect for you
>V-twin
>cheap to run, cheap to repair
>not a sport bike

I was on a five-lane city street (middle was turning), and I was in the left hand lane. I was about at the rear bumper of the F150 (who was in the right-hand lane), when the car in front of them decided to take a right. The F150 didn't want to slow down, so they slammed on the breaks and jerked the wheel to the left. I was nearing the side driver door when this happened, and couldn't react in time (we were doing around 40). I hit the side door and/or the left fender. My bike spun-out and I went tumbling.

I had a complete break of the tibia and fibula (clean, lateral break), as well as my collarbone. I've gone through surgery, where they stuck a titanium rod down my shin-bone and some lateral screws to hold it in place.

Thank god I was completely geared-up, but they had to cut off my motorcycle boots and titanium/denim jeans (which was completely armored, as well). Looking at the state of my helmet, gloves (titanium knuckles), shoes, pants, and jacket (leather with reinforced armor) things could have been a lot worse. Probably skin graphs.

Besides all that, I got home a little over 15 hours ago, now it's all about recovery.

I've got a question, though. How should I proceed? Get a lawyer? Go straight to my insurance company? I don't know. I've never been in this type of situation before.

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>>16175518
Hey guys Ive never posted in DBT so dont hate me for this question if its been answered already.
What do you guys think of pic related? Its the Yanaha XSR900. I have fallen for this bike and everyone has nothing but good to say about it. I will be saving my septims for one and test riding when next spring/ summer hits. Good or bad bros?

>>16175647
>Be American
>Don't get shot
>Find another way to hurt yourself
Errytime

>>16175647
Shitpost on a Vietnamese crochet board

>>16175656
They're not selling very much here in europe because it's an old design, so maybe you can get a good deal on a new model if you play around with the dealer

>>16175656
It's literally an MT-09 which is a bike with an extremely strong engine but one of the world's worst suspensions. Even riding the MT-07 can be scary but the 09 takes it to a whole nother level. Basically get an SV650. failing that, consider suicide

>>16175625
yeah but mainly a fun side bike that I can use to commute, not purely a commuter or I'd go with a cheap gs500.

>>16175639
ayy thanks m8, the VTR is exactly what I'm looking for, didn't have that on my radar.

>>16175637
> buys new bike as his first
> incomplete gear
> no clutch control
> trying to turn staying upright
> target fixation
> panic gas and clutch dump
Why are anglos so shit at riding?

>>16175668
I highly doubt a VTR would be funner than an SV but hey, it's your money.

>>16175637
the accidental honks always get me

>>16175673
fuck off mohammad

>>16175637
>125 cc
>still too much to handle
God fucking dammit

> riding
> turn
> go to turn off indicators
> accidentally press horn button
> meep

> riding with tank bag
> turn full lock
> meeeeeeeeep
> wtf who is honking at me and why? I'm signalling and everything.
> oh wait it's me

kill me.

>>16175545
You won't find a ZXR400
You won't have fun on a grom after two weeks
Virago too slow

>>16175676
I can ride a sv650 anytime, every third guy owns one. I prefer a bike that's not around every corner

>>16175664
>>16175667
Damn.....Didnt expect to hear that. Im in the States though. I heard they were a bit better in the suspension department and throttle programming than the 09.

>>16175692
don't ask other people what to buy then lol

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>>16175545
see in my experience groms are boring and SV650s are fun but I don't pretend to understand the average man.Most people seem to really like groms.

>>16175692
see I'm just incapable of understanding why this matter, maybe one day when we invent marix plugs I can see life through your eyes and figure out why that matters but I don't think I'll ever crack it until then.

>>16175676
>he doesn't know the never-ending amount of keks that comes with riding a 250
It's ridiculous. You go WOT, the bike screams and you accelerate on slightly faster than the riced out golf next to you
And then you get to a corner and barely touch the bars and the bike drops into knee-drag territory

>>16175686
You forgot the worst offender
>testride honda
>turn
>meeeeeeep
>meep
>mip
>oh, right

>>16175703
I don't understand this meme.

>>16175702
My mate rides a VTR and although this may be the case with many other 250s, the VTR more like a cuckboi racer styled bike and you'll scrape pegs before you get anywhere knee drag territory

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>>16175704
honda started swapping horn and indicator positions on new bikes for no apparent reason.

As best as I can tell it's because they're fucking retards.

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>>16175706
What the fuck.

>>16175647
>How should I proceed?
Get back on a bike faggot. No excuses.

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>>16175703
???
My suzuki has them like that too

>>16175708
>cuck boy 500
>gay squid 500
>nigga 500
why do the big 3 make such shit 500s

>>16175618

STRIPLE
T
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I
P
L
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>>16175710
yes now look at a NEW honda you stupid fuck

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>>16175691
>You won't find a ZXR400
are they considered rare? might look into this again

>>16175701
you don't need to understand, I'm just sick of seeing it. It's not appealing to me.
Also can't do sidewalks, parks, innacity shenanigans with a big ass SV. That's why I said Grom is the only 125cc I'd choose.

>>16175717
things are getting out of hand now

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>>16175719
What the fuck.

>>16175719
Why, Honda. Why.

>>16175724
P sure a zxr400 will be less comfortable than your gixxer

>>16175724
I assumed you were American
>>16175724
SV smashes sidewalks
the grom is a terrible bike, ask anyone who has bought one. Unless you live in bangkok and have to commute through monkey infested streets it's seriously not worth getting the $8,000 MSRP grom

>>16175729
yeah that's why I ruled it out in the first place.
eh fuck it, I'll take all suggestions and decide later or something.

>>16175733
would have looked at used groms around 2k.
but yeah I'm already worried I'd ride near its limit all the time so I don't think I will get one.

maybe just wanna wait what pops up near me and do shitton of testrides in spring.

cheers buddys

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>>16175724
stephen hawking in his electric wheelchair can ride on sidewalks, what makes you think any normal bike can't?

Is this some kind of brain conditioning thing where you're not used to seeing it so you don't think you can? you can.

>>16175673
>Trying to turn staying upright
All your other points are on the mark except this one. He's travelling <10mph. What's he supposed to do? Lean it in balls deep and drag knee?

It's a classic noob mistake:
>Start with way too much throttle
>Poor clutch control
>Shoot off faster than expected
>Turn radius is already too wide
>Panic that you're running wide and will hit curb
>Target fixate
>Gas it and dump clutch instead of pulling clutch in and turning more

>>16175739
Grow up m8, you're making a way too big deal out of someone not liking your bike.

cheers

>>16175545
If you aren't in the SV650, then there really aren't too many conventional options left. Ninja 500 would be worth checking out. Older goldwing, ducati, or bmw might be worth checking out

>>16175741
>What's he supposed to do?
Lean bike an appropriate amount. Try turning while keeping the bike upright, film it for the lulz.

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>>16175738
better off importing a ct110 if you want a small shitbike that can do anything

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>>16175719
> He doesn't have superior german engineered blinkers swiches on each side of his handlebars

>>16175763
Looks dumb.

>>16175768
Thought so.
And then the logic hits like a gs500 hits the ground.

>Turn left, push left blinker.
>Turn right, push right blinker.

Feels pretty natural quite fast.

>>16175784
>turn left
>push blinker switch left
>turn right
>push blinker switch right

>>16175686
>arrive at campingsite
>ask for their prices
>way too much
>back up bike
>forgot I had my tankbag on
>MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP

It might have been accidental, but they deserved it.

>>16175788
Yup.
And you can also turn your thumb right and left in your ass, it probably won't blink though.

https://youtu.be/Fbpv5TIVKg8

>>16175806
What an absolutely epin memer
>lcd mirrors
what pigfattery

>>16175806
>Epic
Yeah... nah.

Boringly ride around at above legal speeds then shit brix under a tunnel for 5 minutes. He even waits at red lights like a total badass.

>>16175755
Literally all he had to do was turn his head to look through the turn, turn the handlebars the appropriate amount to make the turn and control the clutch. His biggest fuck up was target fixation and poor clutch control.

>>16175622
Dual sports suck for touring idiot

In Germany not only is Holocaust denial a crime but so is criticism of Islam, criticism of homosexuality, criticism of non-white races, and even criticism of government policies involving the aforementioned groups. I know people in Germany who had the police come to their door and warn them after they made facebook posts critical of the refugee policy.

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SEM HYPE

>>16175859
Nobody cares. Take it to /pol/ faggot.

>>16175864
you do

>>16175873
I only care about the fact you're shitting up my /dbt/ with your off topic faggotry.

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>>16175860
AYY

I'M NOT MISSING IT THIS TIME

>>16175859
In Italy aplogy of fascism is a crime...

>>16175860
Poor baiku! She is so small still!

>>16175881
Yes you are.

>>16175880
post some more unrelated whinging to fix the issue then

>>16175647
Yes get a personal injury or insurance lawyer. It wasn't a hit and run was it?

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>exhaust studs bent
fug

>>16175970
Is it bad to jack my bike up from the exhaust?

>>16175999
some bikes are meant to do this

>>16175733
who the hell spends 8k on a grom. most the people i know that buy them buy mid trims for like 4-6k

>>16175999
Most bikes I've seen have a bracket holding the exhaust near a good spot to jack it up, and the ones that don't have a designated spot to jack up anyway.

>>16175999
Just get some rope and pulleys

>>16176063
I have some rope but nothing strong enough in my garage ceiling to hang the bike from.

>>16175999
I doubt it. My bike has bent studs due to a wreck.

>>16175970
>tfw only have two exhaust studs

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Please say nice things

>>16176113
b my gf

2003+ SV650N vs ER-6N

What bike is better? The SVs have a way better aftermarket but the Kawis are newer with less mileage usually.

Only looking at middleweight nakeds, pref. fuel injected. Would want a Duke 690/Monster 696 if they weren't almost twice the price ($6-7k on average), and FZ07s are too new to find in my budget ($2000-3500)

>>16176192
SV always

>>16176192
Shivvy

>>16176192
B-King

So i decide to buy Husqvarna TE511
i will change the swing arm into monor arm, the mono arm is from Honda NSR SP one
also i will change the up side down too, probably the one in motosport

conclusion, i want it to be like Ducati hypermotard

what do y'all think about that?

>>16176267
fuckhead

>>16176267
fag

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>>16175545
>Grom 125
>+fun lil pitbike for innacity fun and shenanigans
>- worried I'll ride it on the limit too often, dunno how good that is for a small engine

it's a honda engine, it can take the beating if you're won't push it when it's cold

>>16175701
>groms are boring
depends on how you ride and what you expect desu I knew it'll be slow as fuck, you need to do stupid shit to have fun desu
also pretty funny if you switch between the grom and a bigger and faster bike

>>16175703
>>16175704
>have CB500
>get grom, only ride grom for 2 weeks
>honk all the time
>get back on CB
>press hornbutton all the time, nothing happens because it's a shitbike and the connectors for the horn always fall off

>>16176113
nice topcase

>>16175881
where can I vote? If it's not in some shithole again I might come. If it's at the ring, I might even come with the grom

>>16176290
*if you won't push it

>>16176192
What this guy said :^) >>16176235

>>16176290
>ctrl+f
>SEM

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>>16176290
lmao u look like a fag

>>16176306
>implying anyone ever reads the op
thanks

>>16176307
musst du nicht hartz 4 abholen oder so?

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>>16176305
:^))))

>>16176314
wird überwiesen ;)

>>16176307
The cringe is real in this photo

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>>16176317
Unfortunately i don't know german, WR
>and i already voted andorra

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>>16176331
the german part wasn't for you anyways

>>16176326
that's basically my life

Should I get a mount to use my phone as a gps or get a dedicated gps nav? I'd like to save and use the phone but how is it compared to a real nav?

>>16176373
Intercom and keep phone in your pocket

>>16176373
constantly using my S5/S7 with just google maps, it's pretty nice I guess, never felt the need for a real satnav, you might want to add an usb port or something to the bike to charge the phone
you can downlaod a certain area, so you don't even need to use your mobile data

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What would he ride?

>>16176401
ur mum

>>16176401
He seems like a ur mom kinda guy

>>16176401
triumph thruxton

>>16175622
XT660
FMX650
DRZ400
KLR650

Cheap to maintain, low fuel consumption. Also
>KTM 690

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Post your favorite custom bike /o/
Enginelets need not apply.

>>16176401
A chink scooter
He really liked them in Vietnam, can't drive a bike for shit and praises auto trasmissions even in cars
Eventually i'd easily see him on one of those BMW maxiscooter with heated seat 'n everything

>>16175622
Kawa vulcan
Same engine as the er6 and cruiser looking

>>16176475
Yeah I suppose that he would be riding a 650cc scooter. Perhaps an NC750X, but it all comes from how he really likes automatic transmissions and needs his vehicles to be practical.

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So, what do the SEM poll results look like so far? I'm getting pretty hype for 2017.
> unrestricted license
> SEM again after missing SEM2.0
> first track experience ever
> MotoGP
> possibly new baiku (but most likely just some mods for the Llittle Honda)

>>16176493
>practical
I'm sure DDing an AMG is truly practical
Also NC is too tall
He was on his tippy toes on 80cc dirtbikes

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Also reminder that the upcoming SEM should be called SEM333.png

Gonna dump the webms I made of the morning session of the first day of the Valencia test. (anyone ever notice that English is an awkward language?)

1/9

>>16176494
>mods for the little Honda
If you go with the grom i'm going with whatever scoot i end up getting

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>>16176514
Different Honda.
(CB 500)

I'm talking about stuff like different handlebars, possibly different suspension, different brakes if it's doable.

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Alvaro Bautista legit looks like he's Ryan Gosling's brother.

>>16176494
the pusi of ur mom got 60 votes

>>16176494
So far we might end eithe at my mum's house or at your mum's house.
It's a close call.

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Another with sound here:
>>>/wsg/1399027
New Honda engine for Marquez.

Watching the afternoon session now, gonna dump as I make the webms.

>>16175793
Big Yellow?

>>16176384
The fuck is an intercom? Isn't that something for communication?
>>16176386
Eh, it's too much of an hassle to add the usb charger, I think I'll stick with the portable battery, I'll see.
How do you download maps?

>>16176510
SEM 3.33 YOU CAN (NOT) LEAN

>>16176755
Yeah you connect it via Bluetooth to your phone and listen to directions. Gmaps is p good desu

>>16176770
I don't give a shit about audio, it distracts me, I wanna see it.
Also I don't have the space for headsets in my FG-17.

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motogp

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CUTE

>>16176755
Use Osmand~, get it on f-droid. Don't fall for Jewgle.

>>16176835
>fdroid
Don't I have to flash my phone for that?

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>>16175518
I happened across another 650 2014 Versys in the city, a couple days ago

> TFW you find a bike identical to yours in the wild

>>16176888
had it also been run over by a truck?

>>16176602
>he's 6'2
>surrounded by euro manlets

>>16176888
>888
nice, the closest I ever get is an 800 or a 650 single

>tfw no F650GS bro

>>16176866
No, you just allow installing apps from unknown sources in your security settings and download the .apk from f-droid.org. Some of the apps on there require root, but Osmand~ doesn't.

>>16176866
Also you can either download the .apk (installer) for the app itself, or for f-droid which is essentially like the Play Store, but with free software; then download Osmand~ through that. That way you get automatic updates if you want them.

>>16176888
Walane is that you?

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>>16175518
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/mcy/5878222864.html

>Low mileage- 267 original miles
>Rebuilt Carb, Rebuilt Water Pump, Replaced Fuel Tank assembly, New Oil Filter, New Moto Chill Lubricant, Replaced Front and Back Brake fluid, New Chain.

does that make sense? why would all those things need to be replaced after only 267 miles?

>>16176908
>>>>>>FUND DURORO

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>>16176962
I'm unfamiliar with this meme. Have some crying liberals

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/mcy/5858049952.html

Is it too good of a deal to be true? Prefer a lower mileage, but seems it's not bad, owner said has 2 dents on the tank, going to see it tomorrow. Know very little about bikes. Selling it because the guy is 75 years old and doesn't ride anymore.

Old people can't lie right?

>>16175656

If the mt-09 is anything to go by, the Xsr900 should be a must buy. DO ITTT

>>16176927
I've it alredy set like that.
I'll get f droid then.

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>>16176664
Yes, that was me

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So this... is the power..... of Suzuki.....

>>16177099
is that a fucking Adress 125

>>16176789
>wurstblinker english version

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What do you guys do when you are going to an interview? Do you go in your riding gear ? Or do you risk it and wear a suit because it's just there and back only?

>>16177131
I went to all my job interviews in riding gear and got the internships and jobs no problem. Then again I didn't apply for positions where you're expected to dress up in a suit. Engineering is GOAT.

>>16177131
Kevlar jeans and a light blue shirt
Sleevees rolled elbow-high and black leather gloves
Shift at 6k minimum and park by skidding the rear into the spot
You _need_ to impress

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>>16177131
how about you wear your riding gera over your suit

>>16177138
Almost forgot
Get in with your full face helmet held by the chinbar, gloves still on until you have to sit down
If you have to wait stuff the gloves into the helmet and then get in holding it under your arm as nonchalantly as you can

>>16177131
Depends on the job. Im a hs at private school teacher and they don't seen to care about me arriving with helmet, boots, jacket and gloves but I do wear that faggy business casual clothes.

>>16177131
>put on nice clothes
>put dress jacket and shoes in top case
>put on riding gear
>ask at the reception if they have a place to change and leave your gear

Just make sure you're a bit early.

>>16177131
>not riding in your suit like a cool James Bond villain

pocket square flew out on the highway though :/

>>16177148
And then what? Take it off and put it in a backpack or something? Undress right there and set it on a chair during the interview?

I don't want to do either of that

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>>16175518
How do I go to SEM?
I want to join the sekrit klub and do dank memes

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thoughts about the mini b-king?

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>>16177157
>pocket square flew out on the highway though :/

>>16177159
>fill in poll
>wait for mails to come in
>go to SEM
>let not everybody hate you

>>16177159
Send your email to one of the guys to be included in the mailing list
I think big yellow had it
Or was it ATanon?

>>16177151
Kek! This shit is basicly me. Never knew how cinge it was.

>>16176783
I managed to install a Sena inside my FG17

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>>16177159
be active and be there when it happens

>>16177158
>not stripping for your soon to be work giver
git gud

>>16177159
You increase your meme level to at least 65, otherwise it'd be futile to explain.

>>16175545
Bandit 400

Small, light, fun, hits all your special snowflake buttons cept v2

>>16177173
It really only looks bad if you're fat or have a supersport
Nakeds and dirtbikes kill it for this

>>16177172
I (Big Yellow) don't have the mailing list, but if someone somehow sends me his email I will make sure it ends at the right place.

>>16177168
absolutely shit
almost as shitty as the FZ1

>>16177159
Post boipucci if you want to join that skret klub of the semen bois.

>>16177182
what better alternative for a sub 100 bhp sportsbike would you recommend then?

>>16177168
I never heard of it
Does it weigh less than 200kg
Is it an i4
If it checks these it could be a nice little bike

>>16177191
wr 125

How do I get on the dbt map?

>>16177197
Why would you?

>>16177199
I don't know actually, nevermind

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>>16177195
it's the suzuki GSr600

i think it weighs a bit above 200 kg and has the GSKXR 600 engine inside of it

>>16177196
>mgw

>>16177181
When was even the last time any emails were sent around? I don't think I got any since like last year. And who made the poll?

>>16177191
>sportbike
That's clearly naked
And the SV/shivvy fit your category just fine

>>16177197
Bitch loudly about it then threaten to make a new one
Ktmguy will add you then

>>16177180
I have a cb250 and a vfr

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>>16177205
get fuckin memed at
du schwuggele

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>>16177207
>SV/shivvy
i don't want a bulldog

>>16177209
>cb250 and vfr
What year?
PaniVFR would look pretty cool

>>16177215
Wat?
They're v-twins
If you want i4 the mc22 or zzr/zxr400 fit too

>>16177220
exactly, and they sound like tractors

>>16177220
>SV650:70 hp
>GSR600: 98hp

mate ...

>>16177206
Why would there be mails send out?

>>16177238
Because someone made a poll and put it in the OP, and I thought whoever made it might also send out mails to the people that already expressed interest in the meet in case they don't come to /dbt/ for a while or don't see it while it's up.

>>16177228
>he doesn't like potatoes
>>16177234
>urr durr i4 vs v-twin hp
different configurations for different purposes

>>16177247
almost 30 hp less is a pretty big number though, you can't deny that

>>16177267
600 i4 is considerably more race oriented than a 650 v2 tho

>>16177286
the engines in like the FZ6, the hornet or the GSr are all considerably tuned for more mid range power though, where as the V2s really lack in top end and middle range rpm

>>16177292
Ye, they're more city engines

CAN WE PLEASE GO ONE THREAD WITHOUT DEVOLVING IN MINDLESS X vs SV ARGUMENTS?

>>16177267
>>16177286
>>16177292
>>16177297
Why is there no bike with a 13b yet?

ABS IS SHIT AND IF YOUR FIRST BIKE HAS IT YOU WILL NEVER BE A DECENT RIDER

Discuss.

>>16175716
based yamaha

>>16177302
Maybe decent, but you will need to train a lot on a bike without one.

>>16177302
true, I will never respect anyone that can't ride without ABS

it's like automatic vs manual

>>16177302
Jokes on you, I have almost nothing to live for

>>16177314
kys wr

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>>16177216
Pigfat 5th gen. But that rc46 type engine is goat.

>>16177302
My fist bike was a Simson S51, it didn´t even had a battery...

>>16177320
I'm not that fargone

>>16177327
> no battery
Seriously? Even my Schwalbe had one.

>>16177327
That's a 50cc moped, not a bike

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>>16176952
bump

>>16177336
There was none installed as i bought it and there still isn´t.
>>16177342
It was my first bike, also it ain`t 50ccm anymore.
And 60km/h is only what the paper says, stock they go way faster, with a 60/4 the exceed 100km/h easy.

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>>16177011
Bump with puppy I saw today

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free turn signal bulbs courtesy of the latest 3am racer fuccboi claimed by my dead man's curve lmao

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>>16177394
doge

>>16177399
>two lights
What the fuck did he do?

>>16177399
they look like garbage.

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carbureted post
drz400 is real bike
not memes

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>>16177427
also carbureted post
gs 500 is best bike
all the memes

>>16177405
no idea but there were also shattered bits of the tail light and fairings in the median, nothing usable

>>16177435
carbureted post
TT600 back home by tomorrow
possible chance of memes

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fuel-injected post
2017 desmosedici is sexiest bike
lorenzo is love

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HNNNGGG

someone asked in a previous thread why drz aftermarket tanks were so expensive
and someone said because low supply and low demand leads to higher prices
but high demand also leads to higher prices
so there's no winning
and the world is still run by jews

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>>16177355

CHECK EM

baIRD UR A FAGET

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>>16175545
zizzer a best

light, handles well, i4 so it screams which makes you feel like you're making the jump to hyperspace

>>16177131
For Interviews I'll take the bus, so I plan a lot of extra time in, so I'll get there suited up and don't have to worry about parking slots or where to put my riding gear. Sometimes I ask a friend of mine, if he could drive me with his car, if he's free.

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>>16177789
>>16175545

seriously though the zxr is by far the funnest bike on your list

>>16177427
>what's my mothafuckin name?
WR450 KILLAAAAHH

carburetors belong in the trash

>>16177910
T H I S

>>16177910
for you

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>>16177939
Bane?

>>16177910
Indeed.

I mostly commute on my bike. Should I just get organic brake pads as before or should I shell out a few more bucks and get sintered ones?

>>16177944
No one cared who I was until I cleaned the carbs

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Thoughts on XT225s? I've seen a couple pop up on CL for $1800-1900.

>>16178042
They're alright but not if you have to commute for a while on them

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It's the season closer this weekend!!!!

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So my junction box on my Kawasaki EX-500 1989 crapped out, the part number on my bike is 26021-1064 but when I went to a mechanic he told me to get 59416-1059. The problem is that I can't find the 59416 version and only 26021 versions are popping up and I'm not sure if it's compatible with my bike since that model already stopped working. Anyone experienced this issue? (Pic not related)

How do you downshift before a corner if you're braking?
How does it go, brake, downshift, brake again?

>>16178302
You can do both at once. When hard braking and downshifting at the same time the rear will tend to slide out a little but that can be used to your advantage.

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I've been thinking about getting a CB350, I'm not into the cafe scene but I really like vintage standard bikes and I really hate cruiser bikes, especially with sub-liter engines (underpowered heavy pieces of shit). I'm thinking this is probably the type of bike I'm looking for. Maybe I'll get an SV650, CB500F or a more modern standard bike to go with it, I'm not really into the sport/supersport scene either though I can see myself on a 600 class Gixxer or Ninja one day.

>>16178344
>used to your advantage
Yeah it impresses all your homeboys and grills

>>16178352
Exactly that!

>>16178344
But how can you revmatch while braking?

>>16178365
You learn to hold your fingers still while you twitch your wrist to give revs. It just takes a while to learn.

>>16178365
I do clutchless downshifting while braking so I know it is completely possible. Though, if you wanted to you could just clutch in, shift to wanted gear then let off the clutch and use engine braking though that is the worst option.

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>>16178347
>Cuckhomo: the post

>>16178365
with a little practice.

>>16178290
Did he say why t get that specific version?

>>16178290
what does hte internet say?
just the internet more often than a dumbshit mechanic, unless he's a really good one that you know you can trust

>>16178383
The fuck are you, an alien?
>>16178385
>>16178449
What do you recommend to a noob?
I'm still slow as shit to revmatch even in the city.

>>16178450
He said he looked it up and that was the part number in my bike but when I look online it says the other part number as being compatible with me bike. I just don't wanna get something that won't work.
>>16178482
Internet says both numbers work, mechanic says only one will work. Who to trust?

>>16178485
just practice regular rev matching way before you need to stop so that you don't really need to use the brakes

after you're comfortable with the blip try to involve some brake pressure

There's a reason that many racers consider the throttle and the front brakes to be part of the same control

>>16178485
If you aren't doing hard braking or in any sort of intense situation just clutch and shift. You don't really have to rev match when downshifting, as long as you let the clutch out slowly and don't just drop it, because the engine spinning up to speed will be used as engine braking.

>>16178399
I'm too drunk right now to come up with a response other than Fuck You.

>>16178514
>man loses rear tire, finds it right before he hits a curb
don't let your engine do the work for you unless you never plan on going faster than 50kmph

>>16178493
http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/kawasaki/KP-59416-1059.html

>>16178521
>I'm so shit at riding I can't engine brake

>>16178562
>engine braking without downshifting
do you literally just roll off the throttle and wait for a year?
You must be slow on the twisties

>>16178568
Who said anything about not downshifting?

>>16178574
why downshift without rev matching? do you hate your bike?

>>16178224
Do you think you're good or some shit cause you got a pair of supertechs and a corsa?

>>16178042
would not buy.. I used to have an XT350, posted here a few times, those are leagues better than xt225's, but still the bike left so much to be desired. terrible suspension with no aftermarket, no power, the only thing the 225 has going for it is that they are cheap and get good mpg's, but would not ever do more than light city commuting with it

>>16178606
But I do revmatch anon

Unless I'm sliding the back into a burm

when i engine brake while downshifting i usually just drag the rear brake for a little extra braking but mainly to turn on the brake light

with practice the actual engine braking/revmatch downshift comes pretty quickly, just do it early so you don't overshoot a stop.
eventually it'll feel natural knowing when to engine brake to come to a perfect stop

>>16177011
Just go look at it.

so all i hear about is how the GS500 is tight, I've found a pretty decent one in my area.

What makes the GS500 so great? I'm kind of looking at an SV650 right now but the gs500 has piqued my interest.

I hate this time of year, I've got a week a most left of the riding season, it was below freezing on the commute today

>>16178869
>dirt cheap
>indestructible engine
>ezpz solid frame
>fairly ubiquitous
It's a lethargic disaur, all in all It's perfect for beginners

>>16178897
>cheap
>easy
>solid
can't you say the same about the sv650?

>>16178869
The GS500 is objectively the best beginner bike.
> mileage
It's a mid-sized 4stroke twin cylinder bike, so it drinks less than 6 liters per 100 km.
> handling
It handles nothing like a supersport, spoiling you for when you get something else. But it can also corner much better than something like a cruiser, and actually uses its entire rear tire unlike a Ninja 250.
> brakes
They are complete shit and their only redeeming feature is that they're disc brakes. This is good because the longer braking distance forces new riders to plan ahead and start braking early. No ABS means they learn to brake properly I'd they don't want to get shrekt.
> power
It sits right at the power limit for A2 bikes which is great for euros. It's torquey enough to be faster off the line than most cars you'll encounter in the city. But it also feels relatively gutless so a) it's forgiving of mistakes and b) you can ride it at the limit without putting yourself into too much danger. It reaches up to 180 km/h which is fast enough for highway riding.
> carbs
It being carbed means that if you run into problems, you can learn to fix them yourself instead of heading to the mechanic every time.
> seating position
Upright, slightly forward means it's a neutral riding position so you can figure out what you want afterwards. The seat is relatively uncomfortable making literally every other bike after it will feel like heaven on your ass.
> price and availability
Parts and the bikes themselves are cheap and plentiful. If you crash and fuck up one of your fairings it's 40 euros to replace it with original parts. Engine needs little maintenance. Beginner riders are typically not financially independent, so this is a big plus for them.
> suspension
It's a budget suspension factoring into the overall low cost of getting a GS 500. If you want better suspension it's easy to swap. Therefore it gives beginners an opportunity to learn working on suspension while keeping the cost manageable.

>>16178914
interesting, I've had a pre-gen ninja 250 for about a year now, sometimes i feel disappointed with how it handles on the freeway. Otherwise i like how it handles around town.

Looking at the GS500 i kind of like how small and fuel efficient it is with that slight bump in power. But if i'm already kind of bored with the 250, is it even worth it at this point?

Which is why i'm also looking at the SV650, seems like its an appropriate step up size wise. But GS500 are dirt cheap which is why i was curious.

>>16178902
Yeah but the SV is actually good

>>16178902
The SV has a lot more go than it
It also is not as cheap
Let's put it this way
An SV is a good bike for a good rider
A GS can be utterly thrashed without it even noticing

>>16178940
no don't even bother. The GS500 is slightly more powerful but it's even worse in every other way. It's just a meme here. SV would be plenty manageable.

>>16178948
>>16178951
>>16178989

Thanks famiglia, thanks for indulging me on that thought. Guess its money saving time.

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>>16175518
Thoughts on the scrambler sixty2?
Is it decent for a beginner?
I mean i have some experience but not too much, also i cant afford to buy a 125cc hondawhatever just to sell it after

>>16179022
We already told You tho
It costs way too much to be a learner

>>16176952
A. Hes lying
B. Be crashed it.
C. He generally abused it for those miles

Make a pick

>>16179036
Ok :c
Sucks tho every 125cc on the market here is semi auto

>>16179022
it's really expensive, I also don't see the point in them because you'll outgrow it and want the full sized scrambler eventually making it kind of useless.

I don't really see the point in them at that price point. They also have tiny fuel tanks so have fun filling up every 100miles.

>>16179022
Don't bother asking
if it isn't a supersport they will just call you gay

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Which is better, red/white or white/blue?

>>16179037
or after sitting for 7 years likely with little fuel the gas rotted inthe tank and ruined it , shit up the carb and the waterpump seal gave up from sitting too long.
some people are also just anal about fluid changes

>>16179110
RED

>>16176952
>rebuilt carb
if he only put 267 miles on in 7 years, I could see why the carb needed cleaning
>waterpump, fuel tank
Water pump could have failed, but it's more likely he crashed it and broke it since there's no other reason to replace a tank
>brake fluid
maybe he's just paranoid about maintenance?
>new chain
this is the real WTF. I've never seen a chain go out in 267 miles. It would also surprise me if the little 250 snapped it or if the crash broke it because it probably would've taken the rear sprocket with it

>>16179110
I like white/blue just a little bit more, I wouldn't be unhappy with either.

>>16179110
Because I'm buying one of these two bikes in a few weeks

Leaning white/blue but they both look good so it's a hard choice.

>>16179120
>new chain
maybe the owner didn't lube the chain while it was sitting and it rusted?

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anon and I got into the grand tour
i'm the one guy with no car

>>16179141
I guess that's possible....I'd look that bike over really carefully before buying though.

>>16179134
they both look great, I personally like white but red has ABS right?

>>16179164
>>16179164
new
>>16179164
>>16179164
thread
>>16179164
>>16179164

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>>16175896

>>16175647

Jesus bro. I'm glad you aren't ded. Try to not come out of this with an opiate habit. If you are in America I'd get a lawyer.
In Canada I'd wait until the insurance company offers a number. Don't settle until you are recovered.

>>16175647
Consult free with a contingency fee lawyer. You can easily find "biker law firms" which specialize in such cases among others. Don't settle early.

SEE A LAWYER. If you don't get paid, they don't get paid. Also get hard copies of all your medical records AND scan and save to the cloud to substantiate or support future disability claims such as SSI.

Don't make the mistake of not planning for an entire life of medical documentation. Every American should so this. You'll thank me late, maybe decades later (at which point I'll be dead) but fucking do it!

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Hi, I'm always that guy buyin the RS250 as a first bike. The riding course I'm taking to get the riding license is making me practice with a BMW 650 CS. Lessons cost €30 per hour which is a lot, but the cheapest I could find. Is it too bad to practice on that motorcycle? Does it make much of a difference what bike I'm learning to ride, also considering the bike I'm about to own?

>>16181509
This.

Hate to sound like a cynic but if you're american you must exorcise your god given right to sue the pant off of somebody. I'm glad you're okay.

Hope you won't be too afraid to keep riding after you're all better.