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

did DRZ faggot finally leave us alone?

600 and 1000cc sportbike is best commuter bike.

Should I get a vstrom 650 as my first bike?

>>16322801
Drz anon is rossi anon

>>16322802
a best!!

>>16322807
Too late
I have deleted my shame

>>16322803
If you dont want more mpgs

>>16322809
ugh

>>16322809
Cp?

>>16322811
40+ empeegeez are enough empeegeez for me

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>There are people in this thread RIGHT NOW that are riding bikes less than 100hp
lmfao

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>>16322809
Not fast enough boii

>>16322817
Sounds good. But i got shit mpgs on the gsxr.

>>16322804
Yes, also put some money on side for your funeral

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>>16322816
Yeah, commercial porn.

>>16322825
>thin boyish thighs,

You're a homo bro.

>>16322804
Afaik It's a taller sv650 with shorter gearing

>>16322820
Seriously. How do you even pass cars if you have shit power.

>>16322827
>boyish thighs
Are you sure it's me? It sounds like you.

>>16322825
Where are her Arms?? You monster

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>>16322832
I prefer my women unarmed.

>sitting at work
>waiting for a call that will decide if I buy a bike or car
>browsing /o/ and looking for bikes for sale

What is /dbt/ doing this morning?

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>>16322825
>white skin
>blonde hair
>fake tan
>no hips or thighs

Disgusting bland cunt.

>>16322837
Shitting my ass out while having a 42° flu

>>16322841
Bro. if you're that cold I'm pretty sure you're dead.

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>>16322841
I'm on the 3rd day of a head cold. 1st night back to work. Thank Satan for greasy aloe tissue.

>>16322842
>posting in american in a strictly european thread
Even royal enfield pajeet thinks imperial is a joke

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new bike is good bike

>>16322853
I could make a bike like that with just a lathe and milling machine. A drill press would make the job go faster, but I can manage.

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>>16322838
>complains about lack of thicc
>posts gook

>>16322857
so go and do it, or gfy

>>16322837
Ironed some clothes, looking for a new boike even though I could use a car more.
I need to go pay some bills but I'll go after lunch, I'mma play civ VI now.

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>>16322861
>imblying gookers cant have curves.

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Phat!

>>16322824
See you in hell cunt

>>16322876
>implying I said they can't

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>>16322801

>>16322893
kys dumb nigger your bike is shit

>>16322876
Please post more for research purposes.

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>>16322901

I'm going to look at a 1997 SZR 660 with 20k miles on it tomorrow. Does anyone have any experience with the bike? It's pretty rare where I am from so I am curious about it's reliability, it's fuel economy and the ride quality.

Okay guys,

Suzuki V-Strom 650
BMW G650GS
Kawasaki KLR 650
Kawasaki Versys 650

Riding around town and taking it out to the dirst every now and then, much more road use.

Which one??

>>16322787
Hi. I'm looking for a video that I just can't find and I know you guys have seen it

It shows a guy revving his honda before panning over and showing it was actually his honda lawnmower

>>16323011
wr 125

>>16322879
I want to rub my face in that tummy so bad.

>>16322787
Haha kawasaki a best

>>16322823
Im getting 39mpg or 6L/100k
Is this normal I feel like its high
Zx6r btw

>>16323165
Sounds reasonable
I get 7.5l/100km average, 4 if i don't hoon

>>16323177
The best I can get is 6
My 1200 gets 5 easily

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>>16322820
SOON
O
O
N

Okay cunts I haven't been here for a while now. Who died and what happened in the motorcycle world while I was away?

>>16323165
6L/100km for a 600cc sportsbike is normal ye. If you hoon it or track it you can get anything from 7 to 12 liters per 100km.

My air cooled twofiddy gets about 3L/100km commuting. 5L/100km if I pin the throttle @ 120km/h on the highway.

>>16323230
the threads have gone to utter shit and are painfully slow

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Should I celebrate my first 1000 km?

Only 15km left.

>>16323269
just like Honda bikes

>>16323303
If you want. Multiples of 5 are best for your autism

won't a leather jacket just come up when you're sliding and cause your back to get scraped up?

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>>16323011
get the wee

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>>16323308
What about multiples of 8?

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>>16323011
get the bimmer, it has the best offroad capabilities of all those bikes, especially if you find a dakar or sertao version

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>>16323315
gey, but checked

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>>16323315
3 Is where its at

>>16323315
that's a pretty ugly dash

I wanna stop being a nobike, looking at a cheap used bike for commuting (Europe).
I'm looking at the Fazer 600 since it seems to get pretty decent MPGs while still being a powerful bike for the highway. The half fairings are also a plus since I do about half hour highway to and fro work.

Any other suggestions? I'm looking for basically a well rounded bike.

>>16323367
Fuck you, don't insult my baiku.

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>>16323371
fuck carbs, get a FZ6

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>>16323363
what about multiples of multiples of 3?

>>16323391
Yeah that was the one I was looking at specifically.
Really like the look and the MPGs seem really tempting

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>>16323398
I mean, it is a great bike, but in comparison to it's rivals and counterparts, it always gets the worst rep in road tests. The faired SV650 (2004) onwards is also worth looking at, but keep in mkind it's a V2 engine

>>16323405
What are considered it's rivals other than the SV650?
There's only one pre 2004 SV in my area. Doesn't seem like people are parting with their bikes or it's simply not a very common bike here.

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>>16323363
ayyy

>>16323405
What kind of twin engine does the FZ6 have? And the FZ7?

>>16323409
gsr600, speed triple
Also look up xt660x and versys for mpg's

>>16323413
The fz6 is a 4-cylinder

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>>16323409
Basically the other supersport derived 600s, the Suzuki GSR600, the Speed Triple and the Honda Hornet. The only thing that the Fazer seems to have worked out for it is it's slightly more comfortable seating position and the fact it has a, albeit small, fairing

I'm planning on getting the hornet, as it seems to the more refined motorbike engine and suspension wise, and the triumph is just too expensive

the FZ6 has an inline 4, 600 ccm engine, and the FZ7 (I think that's referring to the MT7, right?) has a parallel twin 689ccm engine. The MT07 is supposedly a very good bike too, but rather costly

>>16323421
>xt660x and versys
he said he "still wanted a powerful bike"

>>16323427
The GSR and Speed Triple don't are more powerful but don't get the same mileage as the Fazer...
I do quite a bit of commuting so something that gets over 7l/100km is a no go.

>>16323490
it all depends on how you ride it. And the GSR and Fazer both have 98 hp claimed, which is more like 90 to the back wheels. The street triple has 107 claimed hp, which was tested and proven to be correct, even at the back wheel

Is it normal for the brake lever to feel really firm after quickly using the brakes hard over and over?
Would this be something helped by new pads/rotors or messing with the oil / brake assembly?

Managed to figure out how to strap my cello to my back securely and tightly so I don't need to get lifts off friends to places with it and it is surprisingly easy. Just feels like a normal backpack.

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hi

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>>16323615
On Monday I had a rainy night ride with a sword strapped to my back. Shuffle knew what was up & cued the Infected Mushroom remix of Riders on the Storm.

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>>16323634
Dude nice flying thing

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>>16323634
is this you

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>>16323640
Thanks, fellow flying thing finder.

>>16323645
Kek. Close. Just a few more of pic related...

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Well fuck. I forgot to bring out my cover and now my baiku is freezing. First snow we've had in like two years.

Should I start her up and let her idle for a bit just to get fluids moving and the bike de-iced?

>>16323640
Is that DRZ

>>16323311
Most come with a zipper to zip them to your riding pants or loops to wrap around your belt

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How much should I spend on my 1st bike? Im in germany/holland atm, was driving a scooter when i was a kid, im 24 now, licence since 6 years.
I was looking for some naked bikes with 2 cylinders and around 600 cc
yamaha, kawasaki and suzuki mostly
Ive saved up 1k euro, if the bike would be more expensive then i could save up about 400 a month.

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>>16323677
Sure is!

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>>16323695
On a side note, what should i look out for if ill be buying naked 250cc cruiser for 1k euro in holland?

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Tfw

>>16323699
Checked.
Nice tyres too.

>>16323699
Hows that beginner bike treating you?

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Im currently the highest bidder

http://www.ebay.com/itm/112233210004

How much do you think the reserve is at?

>>16323699
Nice! Really excited to get one when I pass my license!

>>16323762
Enjoy it duder, take pictures!

>>16323764
Yeah I will for sure, will be a while still though. Hopefully April / may if I find a good deal.

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I don't know why but I find this bike, and others similar to is like the R1200Gs so aesthetic.

>>16323772
Be prepared to be made fun of for your poor decisions

>>16323620
hi

>>16323760
Too much. You could get a far better bike for that much money

>>16323620
what sort of BMW is that?

>>16323760
>1990
>$4650

abort

Any more than half that is a rip off.

>>16323792
F800

>>16323799
Would you say its good for commuting and long distance?

I am interested in getting one.

>>16323804
yes, I love it,.
only thing that happened was that the thrid gear shat the bed, but it was only 700 bucks to fix

>>16323809
just to clarify this is the yellow bmw on the right we're talking about right?

>>16323821
both

>>16323699
Sweet tires and headlamp.

>>16323825
Shinko 705's and some shitty headlight from ebay the previous owner put on it, I'll replace it eventually, as I like night rides and it's not very good. This weekend I'm gonna pick up some primer and paint it white.

>>16323809
How many km's until you lost 3rd?

>>16323829
22 thousand miles

Is DR650 a good commuter / traveling around bike or will I get annoyed by it being a thumper?

Street only.

>>16323828
Nice! The headlamp matches the seat though.

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>>16322801
They're busy cleaning the trails so they can cross on >muh supermoto

>>16323251
>pin throttle
>120km/h
Based slowfag.

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>>16323834
Nuts. I'm coming right up to that now.

>>16323888
Buh bow

>>16323859
Thumper da best
for my 6th bike I just bought a thumper, everything else is boring on the road

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so how was your day /dbt/

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>>16323895
tfw pic related

>>16323895
1. Why did u censor Vladikov
2. why has stoplight a actioncam

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>>16323895
Doin pretty well!

>>16323895
Boring- I'm too pussy to ride in cold

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>>16323895
bretty gud, I'll soon have the license plate on my new xtr

>>16323779
I think having all of the journalists decked out in the expensive ADV gear helps with the aesthetic.

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>>16323865
I'm pretty on the edge about it, I think what I will do first though, is re-paint it black, it's all smudged and shitty looking in person, it's gotta at least be shiny. And I have some left over black paint from a while back.

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>>16323895
These arrived.

>what did you get your baiku for christmas dbt?

>>16323914
Ahhh bananaman. I mean it's some good contrast with the fork guards and tires I guess.

>not hitting up the slopes in the back
shiggy

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>>16323904
>not stoplightvlogging
to not doxx ma boi during his vlog
>>16323911
noice
>>16323907
git gud

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>>16323895
Boring ass first aid class
at work, takes up the whole weak

>>16323916
thought about buying an exhaust for the grom, but
>500€

>>16323924
>keine pylonen umgekickt
0/10


>tfw too cold to enjoy riding
>tfw no warm summernights to cruise around
>holidays from 22.12 to 08.01

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R8 my cylinder

>>16323930
filthy/10

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>>16323928
>pylonen umkicken
>assi sein
fuck u
>>16323905
what dis
>>16323896
was it good?

>>16323940
What a surprise- millions of little explosions leave behind a bit of carbon.

You can see it stops at the point where the rings top out tho.

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>>16323948
>du
>nicht assi

guck mal whatsapp

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>>16323919
They're alot bigger than they look!

But yeah you're right though, I did a shitty ms paint thing to it and even then I like the black more.

>>16323948
it's warm outside on the dank touges

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>>16323956
>implying i wouldn't be a respectable gentleman
>implying ich hätt Akku

>>16323960
noice to hear

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>>16323961
>touge blocked be pylons
>not kicking them over to show rage against the system

lad dein akku du honk

>>16323969
*by

>>16323948
>absolute madman

if you need to remove and disconnect your fuel tank to access anything you are top pleb

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>>16323969
>touge
>literally one Kurwa without elevation
ne weiß net wo mein Ladekabel is
>>16323973
truuuuuuuuuu

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>>16323948
>europeans

>>16323985
muh offroad
very dualsport
wow

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>>16323916
baiku has braided steel brake lines front & rear,
k&n air filter & oil filter
magnetic oil sump plug
and a new rear rotor (old one was warped)

it's gonna be a good christmas for motobae

>>16323916
>not buying another bike for christmas

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>>16323994
100% sikk cunt
>>16323993
fugg :-DDDD

When storing bikes is it best to just let them sit or to run them every few weeks to keep them from getting rust inside the cylinders and shit?

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>>16324002
Yes, it is indeed.

>tfw no stock CAI

>>16324040
take the plugs out, put a little motor oil down the cyllinders and crank it a couple of times by hand with the power/fuel off

don't start it until it's going to be ridden

>>16324040
Run it around your block once a month.
Put a fuel stabilizer in the tank
Try to have both wheel off the ground and you should be right

>>16324055
this
don't forget to adjust tire pressure

>>16324002
>>16324047
sexy

>>16324055
>Run it around your block once a month.
Just run it while its cold & put it away just before it gets warm? Do only that, regularly? Sounds great for the engine.

>>16324055
why have the wheels off the ground?

>>16324050
That requires more disassembly than I'm willing to do right now.

>>16324070
Because the tires can get flat spots and dry rot

If you're too poor for dedicated wheelstands just roll it every couple of days

>>16324055
>>16324056
>>16324070
>>16324078
>Try to have both wheel off the ground
My mechanic laughed at me when I asked him if I need to do that.

I'm pretty sure you're only a bunch of autistic guys.

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>>16324085
well I'm a mechanic and I can tell you that it's definetly better to have the wheels off the ground when standing for a long time.

>>16324094
>I'm a mechanic
t. can't get his tt600 running

>>16324070
as well as avoiding flatspots, lets the springs relax, extends service life
>not using stands errynite

>>16324094
Wrong, you're a kid who's training to become a mechanic, mine's been one for 30 years.

>>16324085
Just roll it around now and then

Putting the bike on stands is for people who leave the battery tender plugged in 24/7 with the battery on its own special pedastal because they think AGM is just a fancy word for lead acid

>>16324105
Who would have thought that the people who designed the bike intended for the suspension to be completely uncompressed when not in use. We've been doing it wrong this whole time.

Do you also jack your car up when it's not being driven?

>>16324107
>professional knows how to keep his customers coming in for new parts
>petrol companies recommend running lower pressure for muh grip

>>16324111
>he doesn't part out his car during riding season to save on registration

>>16324102
and then how do you explain this >>16323924
>>16324107
well after 30 years he should have learned that it's better to lift it off the ground, but it seems like your mechanic just sucks.

>>16324105
stands usually lift the bike up by the swingarm and forks so it would still leave tension on the spring. And as far as I know springs don't fatigue from being under constant load. I think it's repetitive loading and unloading that fatigue them.

>>16324119
Your friend's bike doesn't count mane

>>16324118
>mechanics are able make this kind of elaborate plans
You watch too many movies, try exit your room.
>>16324119
Or maybe you're just autistic.

Mind you, I'm not saying it's worthless, I'm just saying it might have a so small advantage to be neglectable.

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>tfw
I miss baiku :'(

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>>16323916
New headlight, some auxiliary lights, additional tail/brake lights, relays, steering head bearings, fork oil, engine oil filters.

>>16324148
>Not spending thousands on weatherproof heated gear so you can ride around in fear of lean angle and eventually go down on a patch of ice

ha

i bet you don't even ride an adventure bike

>>16323695
>with 2 cylinders

the fuck would you want that?

>>16322876
what boy is this lmao fgt

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>>16324162
because of the sound, 2 cylinder on idle reminds me of my dad

>>16324137
well even saving a few bucks are worth it
>>16324134
>your friends bike
what
>>16324148
git guddo

>>16324175
so you want big pistons preferably pumping in the direction of your butt?

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>>16324190
250 yamaha virago for 1100euro
shop page https://derpy.me/virago
talk me out of it

>>16323958
Was there a windscreen you took off there?

>>16324201
This is a motorcycle for young, fit, short-haired, punk lesbians.

I'm not sure if that persuades you for or against buying it.

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>tfw 3-day cold snap

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>>16324225
Yep! Big ol' MRA windscreen I have in my garage if I do long trips, rode it down the coast to oceanside with it on, round-trip was 210 miles, typically betwen 70-85mph, and surprisingly it didn't fuck with the handling of the bike.

Easily comes off with a single allen wrench I carried with me, got there an popped it off, did some cruisin with my brother.

The thing is ugly as sin but it's just so nice to have.

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>>16324236
What price range should I be looking for? Does 1k qualify?

>>16324246

It's ugly but it works man. Cool setup.
Looks like you had some fun there.

>>16324201
Sick pony link shorten-er bro

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>>16324251
Yeah exactly, works well too!

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>>16324255
>>16324236
Am I being invigilated by buzzer bikers?

>>16324263
Cool handguards though. I dig it. How does it do on the sand?

>>16324246
hahahhahaahahahahahahahahahahaaahhaaaaha
fag

>>16324201
>92
>1100

It's... kinda expensive, unless it's been very well maintained. 1000€ would be okay-ish. 900€ would be great. Bear in mind, that bike is 24 years old.

With 7000km over all those years, check the inside of the tank for rust.

Also
>18PS

That's weak even for a 2fiddy.

In all honesty, if it's your first bike and you A2, I'd get something else. You can get a CB500 for that kind money.

>>16324289
Not a fuggin clue I'm afraid, brother was riding my dads 600f4i, he just showed me around oceanside, very pretty town though.

>>16323780
Not fussed about that at all.. If I cared about what people think I wouldn't be on 4chan, heh. I can sell it if/when I get bored.

>>16323695
DUDE
BRO
I'VE GOT THE PERFECT BIKE FOR YOU

SV650

>>16324301
>With 7000km over all those years
you mean 35k rolled back to 7k^^

>>16323567
If initial feel is soft you could bleed the system to see if it firms up, but firm feel is not a problem, soft spongy brakes are a problem. If pads are excessively worn new ones may firm initial feel up a bit.

>>16324584
seriously with a gutless engine like that i wouldnt worry about 40k either.

>>16323669
>Should I start her up and let her idle for a bit just to get fluids moving and the bike de-iced?

Unless you are going to get the engine fully warmed up there's no benefit. Snow and ice are harmless, but if your commute is too short to fully warm the engine then warming it up prior is technically better for it.

I never bother to warm up my bikes longer than it takes them to idle decently, and mine are carbed. Engines are tolerant.

>>16324040
Depends on length of storage. If carbed, drain the carbs. I store my batteries indoors on a Yuasa tender.

>That requires more disassembly than I'm willing to do right now.

Just run the thing now and then. Engines are tolerant.

I put 45 psi in my tires and leave the bike on the ground. A motorcycle isn't the fucking Space Shuttle. Dry rot is independent of how you store the bike. It happens due to age.

>I'm pretty sure you're only a bunch of autistic guys.

They are. I've routinely left my Harleys outdoors, uncovered, through the winter. I'm a mechanic and hate extra work, but it creates none. Ancient mechanic here.

>well after 30 years he should have learned that it's better to lift it off the ground, but it seems like your mechanic just sucks.

I don't get flat spots, therefore elevation is irrelevant. If you have no air in the tires then elevation would be useful. I service mine.

All mechanical assertions, like scientific assertions, are TESTABLE. I test then choose accordingly.

Every spring since the 1980s I've had the questionable privilege of getting many "stored" bikes running because their owners stored them incorrectly. Vast majority let their fuel turn to varnish. If you store a bike, fill the tank with NON-ETHANOL fuel and run it long enough that you purge your system of any ethanol. A little gas stabilizer never hurts. Then remove the battery and store it indoors on a tender. A plastic tub contains both nicely.

Wax paint and chrome, and if your brake fluid is nasty replace it.

>>16324712
Best way to remove nasty brake fluid is by plastic turkey baster. Then bleed until you get fresh fluid.

Most stuck brakes are due to moisture in old brake fluid.

>>16324712
>45 psi
seems pretty strong
how much ur harley(s) weigh?

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>>16324301
It would be my 1st bike, and ive got licence for them all. Ill be using it on the highway quite often btw.

>>16324712
>>16324716
Saved.
Thanks, anon.

>>16324747
45 psi is for STORAGE. That leaves room for any seepage between parking one in winter and firing it up in spring. Otherwise, I run 35.

My HDs are old and lightweight compared to newer big twins, about 600lbs ea. for both FXRs and Shovelhead Low Riders, but that doesn't influence storage tire pressure. I do the same for my ~400lb Norton Commando etc.

>>16324761
Nice clean original in pic. They have good engines and no real vices. I worked on those when they were new. Inspect wiring, and change fork oil since almost no one does that.

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Do GS500s really have such intense problems with the carbs?
>out of balance
>vacuum leaks
How easy is this to repair?
What are the most common things that break on them?

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>>16324805
>Gay shit 500

its a gay sissy trap beta nu-males cuckboi bike m8

>>16324826
Go back to your containment board

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>>16324832
This is my containment board you cuckold

Where do I get cheap anime tankpads

>>16324116
>really like the Grom and Z125
>absolutely no way to justify getting one

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You can tell very good if it's the american time when >>16324826

>>16324837
Scooters belong to >>>/n/

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>>16324853
cheap, theres no cheap anime tankpads there at least $35 shipped.

>>16324880
Thats a grom m8

>>16324884
where at

>>16324888
It's not, it's a scooter. Look at what is on the rear wheel, that's a scooter engine.

>>16324891
ebay

>>16324880
Looks to me like they strapped a 139QMB chinese scooter engine to a Dorsoduro lol

>cinese moped
>gs500
>pick one

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>>16324893
No its not.

>>16324902
It has literally the same engine my old chinese scooter had.

>>16324921
Was it 50cc and did you ride it as a teenager?

>>16324921
Scooters belong to >>>/n/. Goodbye anon.

Is it stupid to carry valuable things on a motorcycle?

my instrument is worth something like £3000. If I go down it won't survive.

>>16324902

What the hell is this abomination?

>>16324934
insure it if you care so much about it & can't replace it

>>16324939
A scooter which is made to look like a bike.

>>16324934
Depends on how much beating it can have.

I carry around my entire livelihood on my bike (I work far from home and the office, so I basically just live in hotels), but everything I have can take a fall, at least if they are in the cases.

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/dbt/ pls help

1. theres a very noticable vibration when taking off slowly. feels like its down on the left. i figured chain but its in spec and feels closer to front sprocket

2. bike hiccups at constant rpm sometimes. fells like power keeps comming and going in 1/2 to 1 sec intervals. plugs changed recently to correct a misfire. seems to have worked. injector cleaner has had no effect

3. bike is a little harder that usual to neutral after service. did ride it with a poorly adjusted clutch that prevented shifting for about 5 mins to get back to the dealership after i left

what do

>>16324960

Yeah I can see that. But make/model?

>>16324969
Dongfang DF50SST with a bodykit

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>>16324927
Yep 50cc 4stroke.

Put solid 18k km on it when pic releated happened. The speedo had some work done to it so no idea how many kms it realy had. Took it fucking ewerywhere

>>16324805
>Do GS500s really have such intense problems with the carbs?
>>out of balance
>>vacuum leaks

People unused to carbs tend to freak out for whatever reason. I ignore them and try to remedy their ignorance. I like carbs, I like EFI, and each has pros and cons.

They are just carbs. Clean them properly, make sure all gaskets and seals are new if rebuilding, and make sure diaphraghms are soft, supple and undamaged.

Remember these bikes have been around so many years that age is a thing on old rubber parts including carb mount boots.

Also remember that vehicle owners seem to resent buying a proper manual and try to use rocks, sticks and bones from roadkill instead of the inexpensive basic tools required.

Also remember vacuum petcocks fuck up when they get old. I prefer to block the vacuum lines and install manual fuel valves, but stock replacements work fine.

I found this for you tho I suggest you read a variety of articles on carb cleaning in general:

http://www.gstwin.com/carb_work.htm

I use UNDILUTED Pine-Sol (not generic pine oil) to soak carb bodies and parts at least overnight, though the cheap Harbor Freight "ultrasonic" (vibratory, really but who cares?) cleaner does a faster job. I use that at my bros shop after turning him onto them. If I did volume rebuilding at my house I'd get one but I have spare carbs for everything.

The cleaning techniques apply to any carb including mower, chainsaws, etc.

Don't bother with expensive commercial carb dips. I wish I'd heard of Pine-Sol carb dipping thirty years ago. It doesn't harm plastic either.

Vacuum leaks are voluntary. Fresh vacuum hose is cheap at auto stores.

Use FUEL INJECTION HOSE for fuel line! Avoid generic auto store "fuel line" and use Gates Barricade or equivalent. I buy it off Ebay cheaper than at auto stores.

Do not take apart carbs more than necessary. That's a common noob error.
I pull the slides, float bowls, jets, emulsion tubes, and mixture screws.

>>16324934
You ride your bike
Aren't you valuable??

>>16324993
Typical European youth scooter. Looks pretty clean though, did you maintain it or something?

>>16324994
Save this pasta in case I'm killed or captured:

Dirty carbs have gotten me many good deals and a fair amount of side money.

My carb overhaul kit below. I suggest noobs or casual carb molesters print this list.

Tray to work on, bright LED headlamp with narrow beam, magnifying glass, cheapass SIX point metric 1/4" drive socket set with a screwdriver and spinner ratchet handles, usual small metric combo wrenches, metric "ignition" wrench set, hollow-ground "gunsmith" style screwdriver or similar screwdriver bits, JIS multibit screwdriver, typical multibit screwdriver, set of #60 -90 drill bits for jet drilling, small visegrip to hold bits while spinning jets between thumb and forefinger to drill and debur, RUBBER TIPPED blow gun, a hunk of old throttle cable or bicycle cable (extract one strand as a "jet poker", I don't use welding tip cleaners because they are actually round files), small drill bits and screw extractors for removing EPA mixture plugs, and a five gallon pail I use to soak carbs in undiluted Pine-Sol. I pour the Pine-Sol back into the jug since it's good for a couple or three uses undiluted. You can pour it down the sink and your kitchen will smell like a G.I. party.

Nothing expensive in that list at all. BTW I never use a common wedge-shaped screwdriver on jets.

I use the cheapest carb spray I can find. Walmart toluene works as well or better then ripoff solvents with similar ingredients.

Harbor Freight ultrasonic (vibratory, really) cleaners speed things up and work fine with Pine-Sol. Avoid generic pine oil. Pine-Sol works better.

Hoard all the dead carbs you can stash no matter what bike if you expect to wrench often. Leave them assembled if they are not apart and they make convenient organ donors.

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>>16324993
Here's the piston lol. Look at the size of that thing

>>16325007
>that tiny pston can get things up to 35mph

How cool.

Lastly, Google "removing carburetor welch plugs" for tips on removing the EPA plugs which cover fuel mixture screws.

I prefer an manual (not powered) hand drill for the job, or a drill bit in a Dremel chuck, or whatever gives you the most precise control.

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>>16325002
Did all the maintenance by myself. May have been a piece of shit. But it was my piece of shit

>>16325028
Wrenching yer own makes you not a pussy. The little ones are just like the big ones. Keep at it 4 life and enjoy the piles of money you save along with freedom from dealer analraep.

>>16324994
>>16325004
Thanks dude! Will save pasta for future purposes.
Been loking at gs500fs. They cost like 2000€ here. Real bargain. Jeez how I'd love to just get a brand new CBR500r. If it just wasn't too afraid I'd crash it to bits

>>16325034
Nah, I wrote it off later when that happened. It was just completely screwed up. Really not worth rebuilding it if you can get another one for like 800 bucks here

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>>16325034
>got another chink scooter later
>breaking in engine as described by manual
>which wasn't in my language anyway
>1000km service
>engine oil change, gear oil change
>have to get it done to maintain warranty incase something goes wrong
>default service shop wanted to bill me fucking 90 €
not shitting at all, they really wanted to
>went to antoher one
>F U C K I N G 50€ bill
>on a simple oil change
>on chink scooter
>later did it myself
>put in 7€ 15w40 castrol engine oil
>was the only expense
>mfw

1-3 Go ride
4-6 Go nap
7-9 Go walk
0 Go work

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>>16324965
knowledgeable carb man and others pls

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>>16325120

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Reminder that illinois roads best roads

>>16324965
Check your spark plug wires, caps, and ignition coils for solid connections. Could be disconnecting due to vibration.

Otherwise check to ensure that clutch is properly adjusted and not slipping or at wear limit.

>>16325053
Starting used and learning to wrench is worth much more to your life than starting new and not learning or learning slower. Wrench-fu permits manymorebikes for less money.

>>16324965
MAKE, MODEL, YEAR GAWD DAMNIT!!!!!!!!!!

Any history is also nice to know.

Hard to shift may be dragging clutch. Obtain factory service manual and adjust for a clean release.

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>>16325157
SUZUKI, DR-Z400SM, 2017

>>16325157
>MAKE, MODEL, YEAR GAWD DAMNIT
i dont want the memeing desu

maybe its never been explained properly but clutch adjustment escapes me as i dont know how to check the lever free play seeing as i cant see when it starts to disengage while riding

captcha :ball dickson park. hehe

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>tooge wet
>track wet
>everything wet
>don't wanna ride in a straight line

h-h-help

>>16325196
Practice sikk drifts

>>16325196
Kys

>>16325172
You can, however, feel engagement and disengagement when taking off and have a pretty good tactile idea of how far you pull or release the clutch lever for a given result. Freshly installed cables often need readjustment after they are initially stretched.

If you gently pull the clutch lever with one finger you should be able to feel where it meets resistance, then adjust lever play per manual (or a couple mm). That doesn't necessarily mean any screw adjuster at the other end of the cable is correctly adjusted. Those are customarily adjusted first.

MMY matters because not all clutches are identical! When answering questions I apply not only my considerable experience, but some internet searching to produce a reasonable response. I don't just make shit up.

Obtain a factory service manual. Not the owners manual. It will more than pay for itself, especially the exploded drawings.

Takeoff shudder and odd clutch behavior would have me removing the clutch cover and inspecting to make sure the clutch hub nut hasn't backed off and that the clutch plates themselves are still in good condition. I'd also inspect the exposed area with a bright light for any crumbs of metal or clutch fiber.

Draining the crankcase oil into a clean, white or clear, tub and inspecting that for chips, shiny discoloration etc is a wise precaution.

That should get you closer to the cause.

>>16325196
Wet doesn't matter.

>>16325250
except it does with your average streettire if you not running super pro rain slicks that aren't street legal

>>16325000
are mirrors real?

>he fell for the upside down fork meme
You all know it's just a marketing gimmick right?

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>>16325352
>busrider:thepost

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>tfw group ride with buddies and other riders

>>16325373
what does it mean

>>16325245
shit, thats in depth. thanks a ton m8

it had a quick clutch adjustment at the dealer but ill double check it. will follow instructions if that doesnt solve it. only problem is that its very inconsistent and only tends to show up late in my commute

>>16325282
>rain slick

>>16325371
Srsly the only advantage to usd forks is being rigid, which isn't even an advantage in many cases. Especially in off-road/trail/enduro bikes the slight flex of traditional forks can make the ride much less harsh for the rider.

Being upside down also totally fucks up the way the fluid does its job in many cases, meaning the conventional forks could provide better actual suspension characteristics.

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>>16325137
Boots- waterproof vs vented which do you prefer?

I do most of my riding in warm fairweather conditions where the venting would be nice to keep my feet cool and not sweaty. However having waterproof boots would significantly improve my comfort in those rare occasions where I do ride in the rain, and also allow me to extend my riding a bit further into winter.

It's a choice of a slight advantage for the majority of the time vs a large advantage for a small minority of riding time.

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Daily tfw no motocampo

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>>16325466
didn't mean to quote. was asking everybody

>>16325371
Cm anon is a trap? Post boipucci

>>16325469
Just buy a grom and stop.being a gay

>>16325446
>tl;dr engineers at bike manufacturers don't know what they're doing, trust 4chan guy that wrenches on motorcycles in his garage

>>16325499
it's a marketing gimmick. They make them that way because they sell better to scrubs like you. doesn't matter if it's objectively worse

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>>16325466
>>16325472
I'll still reply because I have experience with this.

Vented boots 11/10 times unless you're riding in cold temperatures. The water doesn't really make a difference and normally the boots breathe more than well enough to dry out without a smell or any damage. The wet feet is a minor inconvenience but the wind dries them off fairly well so you're not left sloshing around in your boots unless you're riding at very low speeds constantly. If speeds ARE low, then not much is gonna seep into your boots and your feet will stay relatively dry anyway.

>>16325504
because it's so expensive to just turn them upside down

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>>16325469
I feel your feel.
Want one so bad

>>16325525
Forks don't work if you just turn them upside down. Conventional forks keep the pool of oil in the outer fork tube at the bottom and can't draw from that when it's above the inner tube.

>>16325518
Aite thanks. Know of any boots that have good protection, are comfortable, and don't look out of place when walking around off the bike?

>>16325493
>not as compact as motocompo
>doesn't even look 1/10th as aesthetic as motocompo

nah b

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>>16325570
>good protection, are comfortable, and don't look out of place when walking around off the bike?
Good protection doesn't really come with not looking out of place. Best bet is to get some angle-highs and wear baggy pants to tuck them underneath.

Can't really help on brands that don't look out of place tho. I just wear my gear wherever I go and don't give a fuck about what people think of me.

>>16325546
is that a rebuilt one? the headlight looks different

>>16325518
Why did you put gook characters on your Italian bike you stupid piece of shit

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>>16325596
To trigger cucks like you :^)

Plus there's a lot of Jap parts shoehorned onto it now that it's been crashed and rebuilt.

>>16325612
>druggie nigger bikes
Wew

>>16325596

his bike he can do what he wants to it, you bus riding idiot

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>>16325638
i r da niggest

>>16325493
>Just buy a grom and stop.being a gay

You can choose either, not both, for they are mutually exclusive.

>>16325638
>Poorcuck detected

Should i go for a -1 front sprocket, +2 rear or a new exhaust?
I don't have enough money for both

>>16325761
Why do people throw out random assumptions when they get called out?
You have no idea of anyones financial status.
Also why would i want to buy a bike that makes me look like a degenerate?
Thats like buying a ski mask and expecting people not to think youre a robber.

>>16325981
-3f +10r for dank ass wheelies

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Are lithium ion batteries a meme?
Im going to assume my battery is going to be borked over the winter. So ill need to buy a new battery anyway.
Anyone use them?

>>16326005
They're great.
>loads of weight savings
>basically last forever in automotive applications
Only real problem is that they explode when they overheat.

>>16326007
What would cause an overheat?
Overcharge? Or just sitting in the sun on a summer day (under the seat)

>>16326005
If your battery is good I'd get a Yuasa tender and store the battery indoors. Plastic tubs work well for that.

If you don't have any issues with the stock battery I wouldn't spend more for a boutique battery. They are nice but best used on high-compression, difficult to crank bikes.

>>16326015
yeah, overcharge. It's not really an issue if it's hooked up to an alternator though, they only really have issues when it's another battery.

Lithium batteries love a constant charge

>>16326005
i heard there pretty weak when its cold

>>16326015
Overcharge or a shorted cell.

>>16326021
Yeah i should just use my tender...
>>16326022
>>16326027
Thanks for the info
>>16326026
I dont ride in winter. Too much snow. Plus i have a kick start too

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>>16326038
Youve been playing that game for 3 weeks?
Damn dude. Move on from the shower scene already

>>16325469
>transforms into a red folding chair
the technology!

>>16325996
>drop clutch at idle
>bike somersaults
GENIUS

>>16325638
I'm white

>>16326098
White trash

>>16326107
Lmao no.

>>16323958
How tf did you get down there? That's the dam on Burbank by Balboa park right?

>>16326118
Sure thing fuccboi
Post boipucci

>>16326124
Post bike first

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>>16326107
He's not but I am. :^)

>>16326005
If you don't let it go flat, they are great, if you do they can explode.

>>16326138
i like your old wheels better than these >>16325612

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>>16326129
Ok

new
>>16326170
>>16326170
>>16326170
>>16326170
>>16326170

>>16324969
http://www.df-motor.com/product_show.asp?id=723

This is what Google reverse image search gave me.

Pretty gnarly name if you ask me.

>>16326091
And they said transformers aren't real wtf