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

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sup

>>16219877
damn, shes cute.
http://www.globalwomenwhoride.com/2014/07/women-who-ride-maria-dalla-cola/

>>16219904
>average miles per year: 1000
Pfffffhahahahahaha.
Do these kind of people even like to ride?

>>16219900
Why does this style of bike loos so cool to me?

Is it because I've been riding ADV bikes my whole life?

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>>16219900
hi

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>>16219928
>>16219904
dem strips

>>16219928

people have other hobbies and jobs...unlike you, faggute

>>16219940
Nigger it takes like less than a week to reach that mileage for a noob.
I work as well and have lots of hobbies.

Fucking whiteknight defending poser pussy.

>>16219960
>preach on busrider

>>16219940
>>16219962
Don`t know about that other guy, but I do 60 miles a day.

Also her strips are worse than what I have on my KLR 650.

>>16219928
I was wondering that myself desu, I've had mine for a month and I'm around 500. maybe they dropped a digit?

>>16219939
still smaller than half of dbt, not including the nobikes

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>>16219904
>those giant plates

UK is beyond cucked.

>>16219904
L O N D O N
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>>16219962
If I said that it's because I did it.

>I work in advertising for a multinational media agency
>Until one day I randomly ended up in a Ducati store in London. I don’t know why, it was probably ‘the right time’ , but there and then I decided I have to get my motorcycle licence
>What bike did you first start on and why?
>Ducati. Because I love them, I always did. I love the look, the design and the rambling sound. I truly believe I was born a Ducatista. I wanted the Monster to start with, and I learned to ride motorbikes on one.
>I have two bikes now, the Monster 696 I bought when I passed my test and my new addition to the family, the Panigale 899.

Literally cancer. She's been riding for 2 years and like 2k miles and she has two Ducati. Two motherfucking Ducati one of which is a panigale.
Come the fuck on.

>SEM POLL ROUND 2
Pick final destination and time frame.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYldJ_b_Ef-i81_w_iisNgS3LVnJIT_5Lu86ddiez8olTZHQ/viewform

>>16220015
It's amazing what you can get with a few sucks of a dick

I only know two females that ride. One is a 44 y-o helicopter that rides a Ural, even in the winter with a sidecar, another is 24 and rides a white and pink Ninja 650 like 12 times a year.

Neither are bangable.

>>16220020
>remember to submit fake replies and use goatse as your image

>>16220015
If it helps i'd reckon she doesn`t fly on them at all.

I still hoon after all these years, if id started on such a big bike I'd been dead.

>>16220015

>mad jelly butthurt nobike detected

stay mad friend

>>16220029
whats a helicopter

>>16220031
>americans getting mad jelly

Ducati should stick to making electrical components.

>>16220035
shes clearly a 44year old robinson helicopter that rides a ural in her spare time

>>16220036
>not doing it for the lulz

how nu r u

>>16220033
But I have a bike. I also like Ducati as everybody else.

You're just a blind cuck.
>>16220032
That only makes it worse.

>>16220029
Ohh shit I also knew a girl that rode an all black ninja 650

>no tits
>glasses
>ugly duckling
def no bangable/10

also rode like shit because I overtook her with my 2fiddy everytime after school

>>16220035
Sorry I mean shes a helicopter pilot. For a hospital and for the national guard.

>>16220043
thats the mental image i had

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Can brisbane DL1000 shitposter please fucking shank him?

>>16220049
>not giving her a helicopter ride

go on, tell her you want to giver her a helicopter ride and invite her back to your place

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what happened to beautiful engines?

I hate this modern trend of matt black engines that look shit to work on.

>>16219940
>other hobbies:
ride your bike to where you do them or to pick up shit for them
>jobs:
ride to and from work

riding a muturcycl is harrrrrd guys

>>16220048
>No tits
>glasses
>will always think you're an amazing rider

can you hook me up with this hottie

>>16220015
that shit is just embarassing. calling herself a ducatista (cringe)

u know shes just attention hoe
attention hoe

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>>16220065
ex 2

>>16219988
My grampa has bigger strips on his harley.

>>16220074
that's just the same image zoomed in

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>>16220074

even harley is not immune

>>16220069
>riding a muturcycl is harrrrrd guys

hence the reason why you dont own one

>>16220069
sure lad whats your kik

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>>16220083
>>16220074
>>16220065
there, now shut up and stop posting.

>>16220058
Cunt was on muh twisties.

>>16220079
and? those things literally cant lean

>>16220059
>not bangable
I rode on her helicopter several times. She's a very boring, by the book and safety conscious pilot.

She's single but I insist, unbangable.

>>16220058
>tfw you are in his vid

Can you find me?

>>16220094
what an ugly sack of shit

>>16220122
Im eant smaller. Stupid whisky got me

>>16220141
One of the neckbeards for sure

DESU, the second yammienoob vid was his best ever as he shut the fuck up and just rides for alot of it

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>>16220141
you are the sperg on the dualsport putting his foot out for 5 degrees of lean angle.

odds i stay inside and watch movies until i sleep

evens i got for a comfy night ride

>>16220241
Trips and you loop your bike pulling a dank whoolie

>>16220264
do your own roll you tripfaggot

>>16220269
Deal with it senpai

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The DR-Z400 is objectively the best expert level dual sport bike.
> mileage
It's a mid-sized 4stroke single cylinder bike, so it gets at least 50mpg.
> handling
It handles nothing like a supersport. It it tall and light with a steering geometry set up to be very agile. Theis combined with the wide handlebars make it very easy to change directions.
> brakes
The brakes are designed for off-road and aren't so twitchy they will lock up easily on slick surfaces. They are completely acceptable but require a firm squeeze, yet with a larger diameter rotor upgrade like on the SM model you will find it taking no effort at all to slow down very quickly.
> power
When you're a good rider you don't need 100+ HP to pass everyone on the touge. Git gud faget.
> carbs
The CV carb found on the DR-Z helps calm down the twitchiness of a lightweight single.
> seating position
The tall seat combined with a completely upright seating position puts you high enough to see over all but the highest brotrucks. It is also a very comfortable position which puts practically no strain on your lower back or wrists.
> price and availability
The bike has gone unchanged for the last 15 years so there's plenty available for very cheap. The popularity and lack of change keeps the resale value high so it's easy to sell. This has the downside of making them expensive to buy in the used market but can be avoided with patience.
> suspension
The Dr-Z400 features a fully adjustable Showa cartridge forks and shock which offer spendid damping characteristics. You can tune it to your riding style with the clickers and preload adjusters, but you will benefit from a respring if you're a fat fuck. Lose some weight.

>>16220302
found the nobike

>>16220304
copypasta bait, dont reply

>>16220221
ayyy lmao wr450 killah

>>16220302
drop anon plz

im really sick of these baitpastas and spampostings of x bike

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>>16220324
better go to reddit

>>16220324
That's why we have filters

>>16220333
that doesnt mean that it's """"better""""""

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>>16220347
then suck it up princess

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>>16220355
lose some weight ya fat fuck

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>>16220359
nah, itd be an unfair advantage if i wasnt fat

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>>16220363
hmmmm, i accept your excuse, only because reasons

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>>16220369
itd be nice to be dead before the world finishes going to shit too.
suicide is for bitches

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>tfw newused bike
>tfw won't even be healthy enough to ride for another 2 weeks
>tfw have 2 weeks of work to do to this before I'll even enjoy riding it
I'm pretty stoked man

btdubs the forks aren't compressed by the straps that much, it was just lowered, one of the many things I'll be adjusting before I ride it.

>>16220302
WR450
R450W
450WR
50WR4
0WR45

>>16220385
Not to sound gay or anything, but where do I find people like you IRL? I have plenty of friends but none of them share my interests when it comes to motorcycles and they would think I am crazy for being excited about something like that.

>tfw bought a junked gixxer just for the hell of it
>had hella fun fixing it up and replacing parts
>thing is a blast to ride now

>>16220087
i own one, but haven't ridden it for more than 10 miles in weeks because my glorious aryan cold tolerance doesn't apply to 60mph wind chill while sitting still on a bike

>tfw too poor to buy good cold weather gear
>tfw the most you can do is triple up on the jackets and add a durkalava+scarf

>>16220094
>>16220147

is that a fucking carburetor on it?

>>16220058
why do you guys hate on yammienoob? can't handle his "against the grain" attitude shaking your pleb little motovlog world? got your cock too far up jake the garden faggot's ass? forge your own path you pissant

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>>16220403
no, triumph make their fuel injection assemblies look like carbs.

>>16220403
faux-carb

>By contrast, when the Hinkley factory started to produce its parallel twins, it was deemed vital to make the new "retro" bikes appear similar to the Meriden predecessors. For instance, the "timing chest" is still on the right, and the "primary chaincase" is on the left (needing the rear chain drive to move to the right), twin "rocker boxes", a R/H side panel resembling a dry-sump oil tank, and although the engines are fuel-injected, the injectors are made to resemble carburettors.

it's like honda adding a pair of gears with the sole purpose of creating whine to VFR VTECs

>>16220407
motovloggers are annoying

meme-forcing motovloggers that almost come close to reviewing good bikes are even worse

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>>16220407
I hate him because he's a precocious beginner faggot who can't ride but feels like he's knowledgeable enough to comment on riding as a whole as some sort of voice of authority.

>can't handle his "against the grain" attitude shaking your pleb little motovlog world?

No he's about as in with the motovlogging crowd as you can get, can't ride for shit, runs his mouth, crashes like a fucking retard and is actively devolving motorcycling culture through his mere presence.

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>>16220403
It is a throttle body with injectors

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>>16220416
how else do you make money on youtube without those traits? It is just what that format attracts.

It is hard to find a channel that is just quality riding with little to no jibberish

>>16220416
He's only against /dbt/'s grain, while being pretty close to /dbt/'s attitude in terms of meme spouting, so it's like he was our evil twin

>yammienoob:
>beginner bikes are a meme, dudes
>HAYABUSA MOTHAFUCKA
>lol stereotypes
>haha bikes are sick, the DRZ is sick

>/dbt/
>buy a beginner bike dude
>GS500 MOTHAFUCKA
>lol stereotypes
>haha bikes are fucking gay get a WR450

>>16220416
Holy fuck what a retarded attitude you have.

>hes the same as every other motovlogger
>except he actually hoons and makes entertaining content

big deal, he crashed, everyone does. it's the price you pay for going hard. those vids of him ripping up the streets on that zx10r and s1000rr are great content and faggots like jake the retard/snowcat/all the other retards hating on him would never even try doing something like that.

>>16220393
I dunno what to tell you man, you just have to be lucky enough to meet some random asshole in the street who happens to have similar interests. That's how I met my good buddy who helps me a shitload (and vice versa) with working on bikes and cars. We're both pretty poor so we're always dicking around with janky ass shit, and desu I wouldn't have it any other way.

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>>16220440
>except he actually hoons

Your barrier for entry on "hooning" is pretty damn low, I mean hell that entire video on the left is just him babbling on about you can't go kneedown on the street because it's unsafe and ra ra ra so I don't know where you're getting that from, he seems about as retarded as any other american motovlogger who can't ride for shit.

Some channels with some good hooning would be like, meddes or querly, maxwrist I guess.

https://youtu.be/h_oQ7QBDF_Q?t=26

not fucking yammienoob...lmao

>>16220415
>>16220416
why do motovloggers all use rage faces and the dank meme font?

>>16220398
>tfw grorious Japanese cold tolerance folded over 10000 times
I've been riding like a mad cunt before we get snow.

>>16220469
what is the dank meme font?

>>16220465
maxwrist is fucking awesome man

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Worked on the old XL185 today

>>16220516
MaxWrist is cool. I did a little snooping on him and you have to respect the guy's entrepreneurial spirit. Dude is a total degenerate. He is about 35 years old, has some kind of arrest record for hitting a woman or some shit along those lines, and is/was in the military which is probably why he is so bat shit crazy and reckless. I find it awesome though that with a little dedication, even a degenerate like him can take his daily activities and turn it into a revenue stream.

>>16220534
I endorse this post

>>16220534
there's nothing wrong with keeping your pimp hand strong m8, dem bitches gotta know their place

>>16220516
it's literally the same shit over and over tho

>>16220562
then dont watch it lmao like close your eyes nigga lmfao damn hahahahaha

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>>16220465
>sparkly knees

jelly

>>16219843

Ok, reason why I asked is ironically I checked out a 690 Duke (2008) with that issue. Bike seemed solid mechanically but almost every unpainted surface had some degree of rust or pitting, fasteners mostly like it sat outside its whole life. Even the bar end sliders. Cluster was also cloudy, sprocket cover broken, seat had tears, bike looked beat to fuck and the dealer that was selling it wouldn't go a penny under $4000 w/14k miles (at first lowballed by offered $3000, then went up to $3500 without a counter offer). So I passed on it. I knew they got the bike for a absolute song anyways, it can finish rusting off on their sales floor. It looked like it was ridden hard, put away wet.

And no the roller rocker bearings are 1-2-3, just change the whole rocker when you have the valve cover off if you see any wear or play on the bearing you might not be comfortable with. Its only like $70-80. Valve adjustments are simple (Every 6000 miles, and its a single cylinder SOHC). Oil changes every 2000 miles (Could stretch them out, but its only a little under 2 quarts). Other than that, the cam chain tensioner, weak factory clutches for the abuse they get, and fuel pump (stalling) they're pretty solid, might have issues with cluster too (contacts going bad from vibration, a lot of times its more a symptom of a bad battery).

Don't be too scared about rare parts on the 07-11s (654cc LC4), you can mix and match newer more common 690cc 12-16 OEM parts, even going as far as getting 720cc with a new crank. There's people with 50k+ miles on unopened engines (aside from valves).

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>>16220534
stalker-chan whats up

>tfw rusty steering stem
>tfw rusty exhaust headers
>tfw rust spot near neck of frame

oh no

>>16220584
What's the upgrade to the tensioner? All those items are minor as far as I'm concerned.

>>16220598
Not really a stalker. His instagram account was literally his name up until like 9 months ago

>>16220631
http://www.rally-raidproducts.co.uk/ktm-690-enduro-smc-manual-cam-chain-tensioner

Its not too bad. I did a ton of autist-level research.

All that stuff aside they're solid bikes when you consider its a european bike with a big single.

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>>16220567
Inb4 Triumph a slow webm after Moab

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>>16220567

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>>16220653
we'll see

>>16220661
>adventure bikes

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>>16220661
i love that webm

>>16220652
http://ca-cycleworks.com/ca-cycleworks-products/fuel-pumps/ktm-husqvarna-husaberg-fuel-pumps/fp-hus

I forgot, the fuel pump. Only other issue is being sensitive to battery condition (can be confused up with a bad cluster, but could also be a cluster with bad contacts which isn't common, but can happen).

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>>16220663
It will happen, and I'm inb4 it

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>>16220653

i feel like i need a rear mount for the gopro so you can see how much water goes flying around, and that puddle was a hell of a lot deeper than i expected

>>16220685
eh, i wont be as fast in the rocks since im paranoid about smashing rims and pinchflats

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>>16220531
muh nigga

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>>16220714
AYY
what a cutie.
I have two.
Selling the one i pictured earlier
Here is my other. Its currently stripped to the frame for paint. And has a fresh rebuilt engine waiting to go in.

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New helmet. Post helmets.

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>>16220773
good taste anon

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>>16220773
You called?

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>>16220773
Shoei ≥ Arai

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>>16220827
ill fite you fgt

>>16220827
>arai > chinese $40 helmet > gmax > shoei >bell

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>>16220766
Duuuuude
That thing looks fun af
Ever thought about shoving in a 250 motor for giggles and grins? Also, have any info on where to find new rear shocks? I could only find used ones off of a CR from my local salvage place.

pic related
I dailied mine for a season.

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>>16220789
Thanks m8

This has probably been asked to Death, but I'm doubting between two models for my first bike. I need transportation and the house can't accomodate a fourth car. I'm 5'7'' and 150 pounds. It would mostly be used for commuting back and forth between work, I won't drive the bike faster than 50MPH because the speed limit in my state is 45.

Doubting between 2017 Ninja 300 and 2017 Yamaha YZF R-3, both with ABS. Any thoughts? State is Hawaii if that makes a difference.

if dubs WR125 is god machine

>>16220625
RIP

>>16220885
Both are so similar in performance it doesnt really matter. Go sit on both at the dealers and pick the one thats most comfortable for your body. Im 6'5" and the r3 was better for my long legs.

>>16220885
I have a 2015 R3
Its the bees knees, and will pull a ninja 300 at any speed. Its light, and the more upright riding position reminds me of my crf230. Anything past 70/mph with stock gearing feels a little buzzy. I feel like its meant for the streets more than long highway commutes.
Just remember to treat it like a race bike.

>>16220885
>no good pavement
>plenty of good dirt
>doubting between two bikes that are about as pavement-oriented as it gets without being 500lb literbikes

WR450.
>too pussy for maintenance
DRZ400

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>>16220853
I thought about engine swaps. Ill probably sell it when its done though.
For shocks, measure them and then search for that length for universal shocks.
Wish i had a clean example like yours. But i paid $250 for mine and ill havr spent only $250 for a full rebuild and headlight, taillight, 12v system, etc.

>>16220885
I'm 5'5 and weigh 125, my ninja 300 is great. I sit almost completely upright with no problem. Comfy enough to commute but can still have some fun on it.

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>>16220936
I don't need to mock you, you people mock yourselves

>>16220885
DONT FUCKING WASTE THAT MUCH MONEY ON A NEW NINJA300 OR R3 THEY ARE BOTH MEME BIKES. GO BUY A USED NINJA 250 for $1500 REEEEEEEES

>>16220960
Nah, if nobody buys the meme bikes, next year's newbies won't be able to buy banged up memebikes for $1500

>>16220442
That, or be stalked by internet weirdos.

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>wash baik
>rains immediately after
Fuark winter

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>>16220953
I only brought up engine swaps because I legitimate feel sorry for anyone who has to troubleshoot/adjust points.
Shocks: Yeah, I did that. hence the CR shocks.

Did you pull a 12v wiring harness off of another bike, or did you convert it yourself? My 6v system still limps on, so I don't bother touching it; though thats on my list of shit to do.
Got mine for $500. Was hotwired, and had no title.
Pic very related

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>>16220885

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post webms

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>>16220990
Lucky for me my grandfather has been working on motorcycles since the 40s or so.
I did the 12v conversion myself. Its super easy. Havent got to test it yet since the bike is torn down right now. Basically you just need a 12v rectifier/regulator and switch a few things around.

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>>16221020
that looks like prime hooning territory as long as it doesnt rain

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Disperse dye all my plastics black.

Cheapest colour change ever.

Dyes so well on the blue that it looks factory.

>>16221010
Huh.
I would love to see if you could get away with the stock 6-13v sator (not sure if that rating is accurate to the 185cc). Particularly with long term use in mind.
I do know the 250 variant will go on happily without a battery, if you can live without (functioning) blinkers and a dim tail light.
Perhaps with some clever electrical +regulator breadboard debauchery, one could convert everything to LED and eliminate the battery altogether? Maybe a capacitor conversion?

>>16219928
I'm on my first bike, and in the last two and a half years I've put 16k miles on my bike. Shot the resale value, but totes worth it. 6 months of that was winter too, so really only two seasons.

>>16221082
Ill be trying the stock stator. I also have LED everything waiting to go on. However from reading, ive found that the charging system doesnt do much below 4000rpms. Not sure how much truth there is to that but LEDs would be useless with no power flow.

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How cringe worthy is my GF and I having black bikes?

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>>16221041
It was quite fun, was my first time on the new bike/first time doing anything off road, I'm addicted. And the whole park is a 3 minute ride from my house.

>>16221100

>However from reading, ive found that the charging system doesnt do much below 4000rpms

Yep. LED's require more voltage than amperage. Hence the regulator breadboard (capacitor?) idea. Just an idea to shed weight.

>>16221142

you mean BF

>>16221142
Not as cringeworthy as your massive chikin mcnuggos

>>16221162
I plan on buying a lithium ion anyway. They weigh nothing. When i sell the bike ill swap it to my WR and let the XL have the heavy battery.

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Hey /dbt/ indianfag here, planning to buy this 200cc shit, how do I get rich like you niggers?

>>16221142
>his GF's bike has smaller tendies
AY
LA
MAO

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>>16221156
what bike do you have?

>>16221170
>>16221210

typical busriders always eyeing tyres

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>>16221167
No, she has a vagina. we just bought a house, she even has a miata and I have an Rx7.

>>16221170
mcnuggets are tastey.

>>16221214
But I have a bike?

>>16221206
you paying for this thing in space credits?

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>>16221212
Bought a drz400, brought it home on saturday and the next morning work up with the flu. Only earlier today did I not feel like absolute death.

>>16221234
Thats what you get for buying a shit meme bike

>>16221229
What are space credits m8?

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>>16221171
You'll love that lithium ion battery. I heard those things last basically forever when paired with a battery tender.

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>>16221210
This was the first wash we did with both bikes. I traded my car for the R6 and then she sold her other R6 for that one. I assure you, Im well aware of chicken strips. But original Dunlop Q2s are not the most confident inspiring.

>>16220661
>americlaps

>>16220678
that webm could have been so much better, but as usual some BMW faggot doesn't want to be part of the team

>>16221251
>I can't corner
>excuses for being a cantlean
So what color is your bull since your gf can clearly btfo you on the touge.

>>16220949
>Rather be be riding instead of fixing shit
DRZ400

>>16221279
What exactly do you think needs fixed so often?
Oh wait youre a retarded shitposting nobike

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>>16221251
>a bloo bloo bloo the Q2s weren't grippy enuff 4 me

>>16220986
>""""""""Adventure Bike""""""""

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So... I've got this project that's been sitting....

>>16221328
what makes you think its an adventure bike?
i doubt anyone with half a brain would call it anything other than a sport/super touring bike

>>16221279
Just do it when you replace your tires or something

Have some retard (ie: kid, best friend) spoon your tires on while you put in new piston rings

>>16221206
$1 for pics of boipucci

>>16221234
SO you are the new shitposter

>>16221339
He would rather ride than replace tires.

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>>16221378
Nope! Naner ninja homo don't shitpost.

>>16221329
Nice S Zuk, but I think your "S" fell off

>>16221382
How can you ride when you have no tires

>>16221404
I dont know. Ask DRZ fags.
I think they just buy new bikes everytime something needs work

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>>16221416
>>16221416
LMAO
>poorfags

>>16220302
you forgot
>look really good in the mirrors
when you slow down on your mental XR650R and the vibrations stop turning everything in your mirrors into a blur, the DRZ400 is a reasonably styled adventure touring bike

>>16221416
When you have to choose between fixing your DRZ and riding it for another 100,000 miles and buying a better bike, buy the better bike

>>16221422
>drz
>touring
Kek
Its a bike for putting around groomed trails.
Slow as fuck

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>>16221432
Or just start with a better bike

god tier motorcycle colors: black, white, red
okay tier: blue, green, silver
wtf are you doing tier: yellow, pink, orange, purple

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>>16221444
kek has spoken

drz a shit

>>16221454
Kek certainly has

>>16221455
>sumo it
>just to put chunky knobbies back on

>>16221465
DRZ riders and their infinite wisdom.

>Sumo wheels look cool but i do dirt, brah

>>16221467
>acting like a faggot is cool but I'm straight, brah

>>16221328
It's "adventure sport bike" fyi tyvm

>>16221470
"life on two wheels" types in an nutshell

I found a 1982 Yamaha 550 vision on craigslist for 800$. 20k miles on it. Is that a good bike and a good price? It would be my first bike.

>>16220928
>6'5
Wtf
Werent you just a sail sitting up on that little thing?

>>16221513

I don't speak gyro, sorry

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>>16221499
>i found a lesson in motorcycle restoraation on craigslist for $800

get a ninja 650

>not too heavy to handle, not so light it flicks easier than a beginner can safely handle
>low, stable center of gravity
>designed for the road instead of the racetrack
>parallel twin provides predictable power, a usable low-end, and enough speed to keep up in traffic or get safely ahead of the pack after stoplights
>semi-upright riding position balances comfort and weather protection on a fully faired bike
>popular brand with lots of aftermarket and a good knowledge base for DIYers
>actually looks good with panniers if you're into the motorcycle DD thing
>mostly comes in high vis colors, which when combined with the faired front make for a strong visual profile against natural and civilized backgrounds, reducing your chances of an accident over a wiry standard

>>16221523
The bike is fine apparently. I'm not in to the Ninja (or any kind sports bike) at all. I want something more upright and standard. I want a TU250 but they're illegal in my state.

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>>16221534
Then look for the naked version. Kawasaki ER6n. Same bike, without fairings.

Suzuki SV650 naked looks great too.

>>16220126
sounds like wife material anon, hook me up.

>>16221543
"sv650" and "looks great" should never be used in the same sentence.

>>16221534
Then check out the versys (warning: higher seat height) or just put on higher bars. The latter is a cheap shit mod any faggot could do.

Just, whatever you do, get a semi-modern bike (fuel injected, front cowl, good disc brakes) instead of a finicky cafe-looking deathtrap with the visual presence of a cockroach.

>>16220534
Is this bizarro world or something?

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>roads near me are 100kmh/60mph max, mostly 80kmh/50mph though
>first bike (but tiny bit of experience with others), but have to stay on restrictions for 2 years before non-shit bike (LAMS)
>want trackday

is a 250 viable for this long and going to the track without getting bored? the ninja 250 aesthetic of old actually appeals to me, and i kinda prefer a light, twisty-shredding bike over a fast one (having ridden both 'styles') - more fun to ride a slow bike fast and all that.

>>16221329
what tyre?

>>16221565
also in case you didn't know the vision 550 has a forward-leaning riding posture similar to the ninja, even though it looks retro and must therefore put you upright and equip you with some gay-ass shoulderbag, a 3/4 helmet, and a pair of aviators

>>16221565
>>16221543
I'll probably just get a suzuki boulevard s40. I know you people hate cruisers, but I feel like this one isn't so bad. I just need to get around town.

>>16221577
Good to know, I have a bad back that spasms a lot, so anything with too much forward leaning is probably a bad idea.

>>16221534
muh freedoms

>>16221592
>being crippled

yeah just get a cruiser

>>16221592
thats from copping the dick too much, ya poof

"I have a bad back, so i'm going to sit upright and compress my spine on a motorcycle that compromises suspension quality for aesthetics"

Said nobody with a brain

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>>16221552
how about I hook you in the gabber m8?

>>16220415
>honda adding a pair of gears with the sole purpose of creating whine to VFR
for real?

>>16221633
cool cafe racer dude

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protip of the day:
ziptie your loose spokes together so they don't rattle

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>>16221680
Amalgamating tape works great on fuel line leaks, too.

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Is it a bad idea to store a bike in a house? Was told insurers don't like it. IS it really unsafe?

>>16221692
If it leaks and starts a fire they'll know

>>16221570
My first bike. Remember it being quite heavy for a 250

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>>16221274
>>16221303I was working on the tire as you can see. Going from a 04 to a 12 is different you know. O prefer to keep 1 wheel on the pavement.

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>>16221692
Its good, you can also use it at a heat source in winter by turning it on to warm the house and you also dont need to winterize it.

>>16221712
Lol

>>16221712
indoor bicycle trainers are great for this purpose

>>16220888
haha trips aren't dubs fgt

>>16221729
>bicycle
Bycicles are for cucks

>>16221387
faggot.

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>>16221732
Best fitness there is for riding, only slowfag fair weather riders don't cycle

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>>16221735

>>16220094

faggot detected

>>16221736
Only beta cucks that like getting raped by a big black dildo every time they pedal like those cuckold toys.

>>16219928
It says over 1000, not 1000 dumbass

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>>16221751
stay forever slow, I will savor the exhausted unfit expression on your face as I lap you again and again and again.

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What is this style of helmet called?
I know they're still being made under modern spec but I can't remember the brand cus I'm a dummy

They're the sort some of the riders from Toecutter's Gang wore in Mad Max

>>16221761
Pls lap my penis again and again bby :)

>>16221772
that helmet is a KYS 9001

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>>16221772
Sons of anarchy

>>16221777
>>16221778
help im being bullied

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>>16221786
Post boipucci

SALVE, VOLETE PARTECIPARE ALLA COLLETTA ALIMENTARE?

>>16221798
I only understand something about some food collecting. English pls.

Whether its a school or just a friend of a friend, If I wanted to learn how to ride is it worth my time to get an instructor? I want to learn to ride but I don't really know a good starting point. I know how to drive manual on a car but that most likely translates to jack shit on a bike.

>>16221811
Fuck off weeb

>>16221803
È PER I TERREMOTATI

>>16220407
fuck off cuck, the only good motovlog is this one
>>>/wsg/1407877

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>>16221811
You don't really need an instructor, but it's recommended. If you are US, I would suggest the MSF course.
I personally never did it and am getting along just fine, but if you really don't feel comfortable or have safe neighborhood roads to learn on, it might be smart.

>>16221819
What earthquake?

>>16221811
rule #1 dont take advice from trips or beginner bike cucks who think they know anything at all

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>>16221830
Food charity

>>16221811
What this anon said >>16221837, specialy from kkk aka kit kuck

>>16221844
Looks like a scam.

>>16221844
Did cb400 anon die?

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>>16221858
U r a scam

>>16221863
>>16221858
yes
rip massimo alfredi, aka cb400 skinhead

>>16221868
Rip Antonio Monari, we will forever remember you

>>16221865
Italian food looks weird as fuck

So what month is going to have the hottest motorbike deals? Usa cali here. Interested in buying a new or near new bike.(2016 model)

>>16221868
Heard he was raped ti death by crazed rapist in the woods

>>16221876
> t. American
>>16221887
>>16221872
F

>>16221885
>buy bike
>Come back when you have the bike
>Thank you anon, see you in a few monts

>>16221893
Your food looks like playdo

>>16221900
Is this an ESL pun or am I out of the current maymays?

>>16221905
Because It's low cost, long conservation basic food
And we're colorful people

>>16221906
Nobie hit out reee

>>16221905
said the one who squeezes sausage and cheese out of tubes

>>16221865
no gabbagool?

>>16221885
if you "have to" buy new (hint: you're stupid if you think this) buy a birthday bike

>>16221919
I don't have to buy shit. I intend to buy a new or semi-new motor bike.

>>16221819
the only good motovlog is this one
> >>>/wsg/1407877 →
cringe

>>16221928
ok well just keep an eye on prices then, if you are in a place with riding seasons (lol) then wintertime is best

>>16221913
Fuck is that?

>>16221936
That's why I'm wondering. The quotes I've been getting on new motorcycles has been crazily varied depending on location. There was ~$2000 difference before tax etc on a 2016 ninja 650 with only a 150 mile difference in location.
I just wish there was some sort of "true bike" so I had an idea of what the markup is for haggling.

>>16221953
>msrp

>>16221953
If you're getting an er6 i see no reason to get one new
They are built like tanks, will be slow, but will hold up for ages
A supersport i'd understand if you're a shitter that wants all the new electronic nannies

>>16221955
If it included taxes and fee's I might be in on msrp out the door.

>>16221959
We got a good gear sticky or anything? I'm looking at buying aerostitch as I plan on falling off in town rather than on the highway at high speed.

>>16221970
aerostich*

>>16221970
Gear is really price dependant
Generally the known brands are pretty good, avoid bilt, speed &strenght and generally most hipster marques
Since you're american you should always check the rating on your helmet, as it seems your dot is kind of shitty

>>16221970
Always wear livery to match your bike.

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>>16221977

>>16221980
I want a green bike but I want the red helm so I'm already fucked on that plan.
see
>>16221982

>>16221985
That sounds unsafe anon and I cannot support your decision

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>>16221988
So this with blue stitching is not something you support?

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>>16221993

>>16222002
I bet she's talking about my dick

>>16221811
if your friend is a track day bro then fuck the MSF class

If your friend is a random faggot then get an instructor

>>16221772
"too poor for anti-fog visors"

if the face plate comes off it's called "useless"

>>16222005
shes talking about the drz400sm

>>16222008
>if the face plate comes off it's called "useless"
What?

It's a solid full face helmet with options for goggles, a visor, a peak and a bubble visoe

>>16222005
>>16222031
>she
That's a fuckboi

>>16222033
They only have 3/4 face certification
Also you come off as a dumb fucking hipster

>>16222031
but every one can handle this overweight piece of shit
you mean she's talking about the WR450

>>16222039
>overweight piece of shit
you mean the wr450

>>16222042
haha no I mean ur mom!!!!!

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>>16222038
It fits with a classic bike

>>16221772
It's a Biltwell Gringo BTW they come in a few different colours

>>16222046
so does every other solid color matte helmet

>>16222053

NEW

THREAD

>>16222053

NEW

THREAD

>>16222053

NEW

THREAD

>>16222053

>>16221732
Bicycle are great, faggot.
You must be a Burger.