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

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supermoto a best

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Ayy

>>16611469
>shitters who cant ride buy supermotos to look cool
kek

the crusiers of millennials

R8 my shit baiku. Please no bully. It was 800 dollaridoos

>>16611485
It's pretty fucking shit desu

>>16611485
It's shit

How are motos on wet surfaces. Like after rain?

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>>16611485
>>16611491
>>16611494
Forgot pic. PLEASE NO BULLY
http://i.imgur.com/4y3bAA3.jpg

>>16611503
Better than on dry. The thin tires cut through the water and the viscosity acts like a wall, so you're basically riding a groove in the rain.

>>16611503
Like anything else on a wet surface. As long as your not stupid with the inputs, everything is fine.

>>16611398
Chief don't have a fairing

>>16611482
Cruisers are nice m8. Stay meme

>>16611521
>>16611523
Ahh. Ok. These answers please me.

>>16611537
>http://i.imgur.com/4y3bAA3.jpg
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> Baird !supERrmOTo 02/04/17(Sat)21:47:38 No.16611521 ▶>>16611537
>>>16611503
>Better than on dry. The thin tires cut through the water and the viscosity acts like a wall, so you're basically riding a groove in the rain.
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> Anonymous 02/04/17(Sat)21:47:54 No.16611523 ▶>>16611537
>>>16611503
>Like anything else on a wet surface. As long as your not stupid with the inputs, everything is fine.
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> Anonymous 02/04/17(Sat)21:48:18 No.16611526 ▶
>>>16611398 →
>Chief don't have a fairing
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> Anonymous 02/04/17(Sat)21:49:24 No.16611532 ▶
>>>16611482
>Cruisers are nice m8. Stay meme
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> Anonymous 02/04/17(Sat)21:50:04 No.16611537 ▶
>>>16611521 (You)
>>>16611523
>Ahh. Ok. These answers please me.
I was trolling mate pls don't die

>>16611544
Oh got what did I do

>>16611516
It's really shit.

>>16611549
You had a bunch of shit highlighted before you pressed reply, you newfag

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Post bikes

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>>16611599
You ask too much from dbt

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>>16611599

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>>16611599

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>>16611599

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>>16611599

>>16611516
you know this is an image board right?

>>16611694
>what is file size

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>>16611599

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>>16611599

>>16611758
Something that image is not hitting and a photo of your bike should be hitting it anyway.

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>>16611599
>baiku

>>16611775
this hurts me inside

not sure if i want to put dirt or street tires on my bike right now... should i roll for it? suppose i could change again later anyway

>>16611482
Cruisers were always just comfy, got decent MPGees, and could be outfitted with bags without looking completely retarded or ruining the point of them. The cruisers of milennials are adventure bikes.

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>>16611780
dirt nigga

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After scrapping the mk.1 bracket because it rubbed the wheel hub, my mk.2 brembo caliper bracket is finished and mocked up. Just need to finish the quick change axle. Should save about an unsprung pound and make wheel changes less than a minute

>>16611782
>The cruisers of milennials are adventure bikes
fucking this

literally just a sport tourer but made 100 lbs heavier

>>16611649
Why is it so dirty?

>>16611791
But suspension travel, bro! You can ride over unusually tall curbs!

>>16611792
because kit kat is a dirty nigger

Need to replace my CBR 929rr.

Choose me a new daily driver.

>>16611800
turbo busa with nos

>>16611789
>tfw you will never have the tools necessary to make your own brackets

>>16611801
how the fuck do you properly bleed that bastard?
take it off and flip it?

>>16611800
Triumph Bonneville T120

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>>16611599
ok

>>16611800
taotao racer 50

>>16611807
probably.

there is literally nothing wrong with scooters

How does it feel to have half the horsepower of a car, with twice the mortality rate?

there is literally nothing wrong with putting anime decals on your fairings

>>16611834
feels like 0 to 100 real quick

>>16611834
>Half the horsepower
>1/8th the weight
>the last bastion of natural selection - you're more likely to kill yourself and annoy others than kill others and annoy yourself

If motorcycles were mandatory the average IQ in the US would skyrocket

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>>16611833
this is true

>>16611833
a scooter is literally a motorcycle

>hurr but automatic
africa twin

>>16611833
small wheels
slow and noisy
limited suspension travel

>>16611804
Too bulky.

>>16611814
Too dinky

>>16611808
Meh, could do worse I guess.

>>16611861
>>16611833
unsprung engine
belt drive
very little actual control

>>16611834
You mean 75% of the hp, 20% of the weight.

We're all gonna die, better do something fun before it happens.

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>>16611861
Yes, this is EX250.

>Go outside to work on bike
>take one fairing bolt off
>too cold, go back inside
>try to fit bike in house
>too fat, won't go in even with the door off

fug

>>16611874
You didn't measure before taking off the door?

>>16611874
Doorwall?

>>16611887
tell klr guy to get a new tire

>>16611881
I actually measured, and then tried anyways to see if it could be angled in. No luck.

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>>16611789
Do you have a CNC machine?

>>16611791
My adventure bike is quite a bit lighter than my old sport tourer

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>>16611928
theyre just bitter they cant afford anything nicer than a ninjette

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>>16611945
Check out this shit line bro

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>>16611599

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>Post your nightime ride music

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

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>>16611599

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>>16611999
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Xk41dfZfDg

>>16611999
https://soundcloud.com/futuregirlfriendmusic/future-girlfriend-x-station-to-station

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>>16611999
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jg9mJEE5PeQ

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>>16611999

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAnzS1ITOqU

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>>16611599

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>>16611516
>http://i.imgur.com/4y3bAA3.jpg
>this is an image board m8.
Watch this kiddo.

I like that type of older bike.
Also wash your bike.
If you have no money to sort anything.
Use black electrical tape on the seats to hide a tears.

When you get money, make sure your brakes are good. Tyres look good enough for now.
Doesn`t look like it has been dropped so, theres that.

>>16611834
>Wrong.
I have usually 20hp more than the average shitbox.
100hp DL Vstrom

>>16611838
3.5 is faster than all but the most expensive cars.
I've raced 600 supers and won when the other rider is shit.
I can keep up with 1000s until 100kph or so.

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>>16611834

>twice the mortality rate

good

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>>16611999
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aLOkTo3IpU

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>>16612146
Dude wut

>>16611999
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBP7xH348cI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLFqeXm_5X4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk6oXr1JY8A

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>>16612150
My nigga

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>>16612164
When did you get it? I didn't know we had another Tiger rider here

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>>16612143
Motorcyclists were 27 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a crash per vehicle mile traveled, and almost five times more likely to be injured.

So when a taxi rolls over and kills ten, I should be dead 300 times over.
>Noice

>>16612173
About 6 months ago, i've upgraded it for off road now and the only thing left to get is on off tires. I'm thinking of tkc 80. I can go take some pics of it if you want.

What do you guys think is better, adventure tourer or sports tourer?

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>>16612182
Nice man, what all did you upgrade? I hope you put on a proper skid plate!

You should consider the Shinko 804/805 combo over the TKC80. Similar on and offroad manners and mileage but a whole hell of a lot cheaper.

Pics are always welcome

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>>16612199
Sports tourer

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>>16612199
Commuting? ADV hands down.

>>16612199
if you're riding highways ST, if you ride a lot of shitty back roads with gravel and whatnot ADV, if you don't do do long touring rides or ride two up neither.

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"before"

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>>16612204
I sure did!
list of ugrades:
Rally Raid sump guard.
Rox risers.
Adv-Spec side stand big foot plate.
Barkbusters.
Touratech header pipes protection.
Touratech mudguard riser.
Proper toolkit.
Booster plug.
And a few other small things.

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"after"

How long will they stay shiny?

>tfw my exhaust is rusty as fuck
>previous owner was a twat that didn't look after the bike

The underside of the exhaust has a layer that seems to be a few millimetres thick of rust. It's so bad.

>>16612241
Looks good, but triumph is still a sissycuck brand

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>>16612241

>>16612242
Stainless? Jelly. You should see mine.

>>16611871
>BMW S1000RR is 450lbs/200hp, 1.25 lbs/hp

>aventador is 4000lbs/750hp, 5lbs/hp and something like 30x the price.

even with a morbidly obese 400 lb man riding the BMW the lambo isn't even close.

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>>16612247

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>>16612241
Nice. I've been meaning to pick up a rad guard and maybe header armor for mine, just haven't shelled out the cash yet. I have the SW Motech handlebar risers and want to trade them out for Rox risers so I can run Highway Dirt Bikes hand guards on it.

Which luggage racks are those? Jesse?

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>>16611649
what year? mine is an '84

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>>16612258

>>16612260
Yeah, but i use them with soft luggage. I got them on a good deal, only the racks.

>>16612266
Oh, i also droped the front sprocket to 15T.

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>>16612280
I recently did that too. Wayyy better offroad.

>>16612306
What windshield is this? Is it good at highway speed? Mine's got lot of buffeting.

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>>16611842

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>>16612312
Givi Airflow. It's great up to about 90 mph then the wind off the mirrors starts closing in.

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where did duck off go?

>>16612329
Hahah, you also relocated the blinkers. I did when mine droped and i learned how much they cost. Also what LEDs are those? I'm considering these
https://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/-Long-Range-Optimus-LED-Auxiliary-light-Round_p_10.html#

>>16612199
>a dirtbike that sucks offroad
>a sportbike that sucks on the track

the latter because you can't afford to go to a track anyways

>>16612341
They are Clearwater Darlas. PO put them on, they are way too spendy for me at $500 a pair but they are awesome for the size.

I have heard good things about Cyclops lights though, planning on going with them for an LED headlight for one of my other bikes.

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>>16612249
Yeah stainless. You could always ceramic coat your headers.

>>16612199
>>16612343
ADV bikes are more trendy these days, for sure. The thing is nobody offroads them anyway, so why not opt for the choice with better handling? adv bikes:
>tall
>no weight on front wheel
>can't lock knee to tank
meh

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>>16612362
>The thing is nobody offroads them anyway
Whoa there

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>>16611599
YO

Had a blast speeding home from a party yesterday at 2am. The loud exhaust made everything just right. The echoes going past the trucks, shifting at redline in tunnels, chavs in front of clubs asking me to gas it... it was blissful.

Old carbed i4s are happiness.

>>16612389
>chavs and sunshine
What a wonderful place to live.

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>>16612396
It's rad sometimes.

It's raining now though :(

What's up anon?

>>16611450
Is the 500 Mito any good?

>>16611834
Feels pretty rad to have fun and survive those shitboxes users. Unfortunately you have to think for both while you're on the road so it's a little bit stressing.

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>>16612389
nice chicken strips faggot come to sydney let's race

>>16611999
Here, best song I've ever heard. It's just so chilling.

https://youtu.be/zrk-YpGQcBY?t=12m30s

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>>16611599
what does /dbt/ think about the Z650?
I want it, not sure which color though

btw any helmet guides by /dbt/ to make my death more comfortable?

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When will the car cucks learn?

Tough run then superb owl. It's gonna be a good day. If only I could stand up straight in my leathers without my balls going inside me.

>>16612470
Get a HJC FG-ST if it fits. Basically get at least a €200 helmet and try them on to see how they fit you.

>>16612478
*Touge damnit

>>16612470
1. dunno, haven't ridden it, I'm sure it's good, they don't really make bad bikes these days.

Will sound awful though.

2. Cheap vs Expensive helmets are not necessarily safer or less safe, do your own research here, sharp tests, ECE vs SNELL etc.

Imo expensive helmets are much nicer because I've never been happy with a cheap helmets, the nicer expensive ones are usually lighter, more comfortable, have nicer features, are quieter etc. So don't hold back because it's better to buy a good helmet once than to have to replace the cheapie with a goodie later.

The main thing to think about is fit, make sure the helmet is making full contact and fits snugly around the crown of your head, that's the important bit, a properly fitting helmet will feel tight around your jaw and mouth when new but that's okay because they "bed" and loosen up after 2 weeks or so.

If you feel like the helmet is a little tight around the cheeks and stuff but not the top of the head don't be tempted to go a size up, it'll loosen up.

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>>16612340
to the afterlife

>>16612487
sounds good, will remember that when I go shopping, thanks

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>>16612433
OI M8

RACE ME INNATOOGAY

I'LL SMOKE YA*

* provided there are enough corners and not enough straight parts for any modern bike to catch up :^)

How's summer down under coming along? I'm glad I didn't sign up for the trackday today with this weather.

Also that road you posted is a hairpin fest. Very scenic, but not that fast.

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>>16612539
It's basically too hot to ride in leathers, was 38 c today.

wanna return to this spot on a weekend with leathers but I'm not willing to boil for it.

>>16612504
RIP R65

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any of you fags every owned or ride a Cagiva bike?

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>>16612581
IKTF

I remember having not exactly a great time in 2015 or so riding around in full leathers with temps similar to yours.

Maybe try going late afternoon?

>>16612597
It is more or less a budget DL-Vstrom.
Parts are expensive for things like ferings and tank. Engine is a Suzuki Tl 1000s motor. Very powerful.

Get a Dl-1000 if you can.

>>16612470
priorities for helmet purchase:
1) safety: beyond the certs like SNELL, sharp tests etc
2) fit: different brands have different shaped internals that are better suited to more oval or more round heads.
3) features: how warm is it in your climate? that'll dictate the ventilation needs. i personally prioritize noise levels as I wanted the quietest fucking helmet i could get
4) style

when you're trying a helmet on it should be tight but not give you a headache after wearing it 10 minutes and yes you should sit there for 10 minutes in the store if you think you might buy it.

for further reading, ESPECIALLY on how to test the fit of a helmet, read up on specifics: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/how-to/fitting-or-not-fitting-helmet

the tl;dr is you shouldn't be able to slide your fingers between your forehead and the helmet, the skin on your cheeks should be dragged when you wiggle/twist the helmet, the helmet shouldnt come off when you push it as far forward/backward as possible, etc.

gl

>>16612631
side note on helmet padding fit: more expensive helmets tend to have a variety of pad sizes you can swap in to the shell.

my rf1200 is a LG cause my head is big but my face is quite skinny so I had to size up to bigger cheek pads to get proper fit - so if you find something that fits really well on the top of your head but not your face you might be able to remedy that.

>>16612629
yeah i have a suzuki right now, i jsut stumbled up on this (italian) brand i never heard of and im an euro fag.

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>tfw want to buy new tires even though current tires are basically new

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>>16612653
I really like how the Cagiva and Aprillia adventure/tourer bikes look but couldn't ever buy one because muh Nippon reliability and dealer support.

>>16612653
>never heard of Cagiva
Nigga they won the Dakar 2 times.

>>16612597
>>16612661
why would you? where's the benefit?
>tl1000s engine
120hp is nothing special nowadays, plus it's a prick to work on
>italian handling whatever
the chassis is nothing special
>different looks???
subjective anyway

Maaaaaybe if it's a new bike so you're not expecting any problems... but as a used buy there are better choices.

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>>16612673
Excuse my ignorance.I prefer doing it instead of watching it

>>16612256

Unfortunately, aero is going to matter eventually but even a fatass like me could destroy ANY street car on a highway roll.

>>16612654

I bought new tires whilst my current ones have ~4,500 km on them.

>memebike with shit bias ply shithoops.

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>>16611599
5 DAYS

My nobike period is nearly over. Almost 50 days of torturous 4-wheel bullshit.

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this guy followed me for a bit and when I broke off at a T he stopped until I waved bye at him. I wonder if he knew something I didn't....

I wanna get into the supermoto meme but I'm limited to 48PS legally
what would you guys recommend?

>>16611834
>average car in the US makes 221hp
>my bike makes 195hp
So, more like 88% of the power, at 11% of the weight?

Well, call me crazy, but I tend to find that ~1000hp/ton gets me from A to B in a slightly more exciting fashion than any other vehicle could. Also, I'm still alive, so I'm doing 100% better than all those dead people. Come at me, carfag.

>>16612869
wr250x

>>16611469
When are you gonna upload a webm of the exhaust my man?

I'm pricing out 701's and the insurance is alot cheaper than I thought, not sure if I could pull off the finance though

>>16612119
It's been dropped by the previous owner 3 times. The frame metal is bent and there's scrapes on the engine. The fairing doesn't fit right so it's hard to screw the fairing bolts in :( any way to fix bent frame? Also what should I use on the engine scrapes?

>>16611792
Because it sat in a garage for 7 years and I'll clean it when it runs.

>>16612263
85 my dude. How do you like riding yours? I can't wait to hear what mine sounds like, it's got some cool looking jardine pipes.

>>16612904
The can pull the frame straight here but it not worth it ever.

If the bike runs and stops. Also if it doesn`t ride funny it should be fine.

I've been riding on unroadworthy bikes most of my time on the road. You get used to their shittyness.

>>16612904
Depends on how bad the scrapes are. I wouldn`t even bother.

Shit bikes are great to learn on. You get over the fear of dropping the thing, right quick.

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>>16612584
not yet

>>16612990
WR stop impersonating R65, this is disrespectful.

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Well now I know what they look like.

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Dylan is great.

>>16612661
My one and only disappointment with KTM has been the consistent shittasticness of the dealer network, from the front office to the techs.

>>16613030
... I've owned Jap bikes for decades, and I've come to expect the parts guys to order the wrong part, etc. But my local ktm-duc-triumf deal takes it beyond the next level

> "HD" oil means "High Detergent", will destroy your engine
> detergent oil destroys your engine
> you need a valve adjustment at first service, $400

Meanwhile, the accessories dept will not stock, and refuses to order, any KTM branded gear under $400. Ordered my crash bars and helmet from Amazon, as the dealer claimed a "30 day wait to get that, which is, uh, a month."

>>16613060
The Honda dealerships I've always give to have been awesome, other than never calling when the parts arrive.

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>>16613027
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88xdvWQC6h0

darn right.

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I finally fixed the broken hinges and lock on my top box
Looks pretty good, if I do say so myself

>>16613145
So any body with a flat head screw driver could break into it?

>>16613145
Put some heavy shit in it and do a sikk wheelie

>>16613158
>leaving valuables in a top box
hearty kek

I suppose, if they found a way to stop the bolts inside rotating

to be honest, you could probably rip it in two with your bear hands
but thanks for the critique all the same

>>16613172
yfw I leave my keys, wallet, garage door opener in my top case

I should really not

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>>16613145
you put the hasp on backwards m8.

id redo it with a self contained locking hasp like the one i stuck in my old case. then you dont have a padlock flopping around and its a little more difficult to get into

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>>16612993
Im the true r65 though

>>16613179
Ayy m8
We were memeing last night because people always seem to disappear once they've met WR. We suspect he's an FBI plant or something.
Are you gonna make an ebin collage thing for SEM again?

>>16613187
Who else disappeared?
I just wasn't online much in the past few weeks
I can do one again, yes, when we know who will come to SEM.

>>16613187
>We were memeing last night because people always seem to disappear once they've met WR.
I've met him, never disappeared.

>>16613196
>Bimmer
Almost died at SEM when he dropped his bike and then his bike disintegrated on the way home.
>You
Almost died at SEM, disappeared.
>R6
Never heard from again.
I think there was more.

Or maybe instead of a collage, make a flag design and I'll bring it to the meet IRL.

>>16613198
Who are you?

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>>16613228
>Almost died at SEM when he dropped his bike
Baiku was just sleepy, my crash was this year and caused a lot more damage.

>and then his bike disintegrated on the way home.
Just a broken drive shaft, easy fix.

>Who are you?
I'm nobody

>>16613245
Never said WR was competent but it sure is suspicious that all that shit happens after you meet him.

>>16613196
When is this year's SEM? I missed last year due to work, but might be able to make it this time.

>>16613251
Last weekend of July somewhere in Northern Italy. We're currently looking for camps.

>>16613172

>bear hands

Underrated post

>>16613258
>July
>Northern Italy
Fuck. Yes.

>>16613228
>flag design
Seconding this.

Also, I have access to vinyl sticker facilities, so I could bring along a bunch of free screen/helmet stickers to give out. Or we could distribute them beforehand so that we can recognize anons on the way there.

>live in suburb
>theres no exciting canyon road
>miles and miles of highway and traffic
i-i guess my dream bike can wait

>>16613304
>not already having a DBT or WAT sticker on bike/helmet

>>16612894
I can do that today if you want.
I got like 5% apr, minimum payment is like $215/mo, I pay like $800/year for insurance from the no name company my dealer recommended. Progressive wanted $2240 lol

>>16613493
Where can i get dbt stickers?

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>>16613304
>SEM Flag

Pretty much this

>>16612121
Awesome pic. Awesome bike.

>>16613500
Hell yeah I'd love that.

Progressive actually wants 800 a year, which is lower than my fucking drz.

I wouldn't be able to get it for prolly another year-ish, but it's becoming more and more a reality.

>>16613502
Backyard Tuners on /osg/ made the last batch but they seem to be gone. I guess at the moment you can print your own or get one from another anon.

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>>16613502
Just ask for some on /osg/ and maybe someone will help you out

>>16612470
fucking abomination, why did they give it the Z name? Its obviously just a new ER version.

AND ITS A FUCKING TWIN!

>>16611482
wow, actually bretty accurate

>>16613529
Except supermotos are actually capable of being ridden hard unlike cruisers.

>>16612446
sounds too spoopy anon

>>16613060
usually had excellent service from my Ducati dealer, Australian bike dealers in general really. Bend over backwards to help you out

>>16613532
also bretty accurate

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>>16611999
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcf13_OzsPU

What in the flying fuck is the difference between a 'fairing' and a 'cowling'? Publications will either refer to 'fairings' exclusively', or 'fairing and cowling' as if they were different things, but NOBODY MENTIONS WHAT THEM FUCK THE DIFFERENCE IS.

>>16613548
Sam thing familam, i always fine cruiser folk refer to it as cowling, and almost exclusively in the US. Everywhere else refers to fairings...as fairings

>>16613532
Lol. I use my cruiser for its built purpose. Cruising along on nice scenic road trips. I have zero complaints.
The only people I hear cry about cruisers are here on this cute Chinese website

>>16613548
A cowling might just refer to big front that's usually on a cruiser or one of those big fuck off 'merican police bikes, fairing usually wraps around the whole front and sides of the bike. Really they are the same thing

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>>16613548
cowling is that old piece of plastic they used to put on cafe racers isnt it?

>>16613537
Considering the prices you guys pay, they should be bending.

>>16613535
>spoopy
What does that even mean?
What don't you like about it? It's so calming and tranquilizing, it's like being lulled by the ocean waves or being embraced warmly by your mother.

>>16613548
In practical terms, nothing, when talking about bikes. (Aircraft is a different matter however).

Technically speaking, a 'cowling' is supposed to refer to an engine cover, or a panel that supports the windscreen and instruments/controls. A fairing, however, simply refers to any structure that reduces drag or offers protection from wind/rain.

Essentially, all cowlings are fairings, but not all fairings are cowlings.

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>>16611599
Admittedly during warmer days last fall...

>>16613576
I like that boat

>>16613535
Wait, did you listen to it from 12:30 onwards? Because that's what I intended but apparently it doesn't work for me.

>>16613532
https://youtu.be/kP2r9AC8C9c

Whatever faggot.

>>16613513
>>16613517
Okay thanks, ill ask there

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>>16611599

>>16613588
Haters will talk shit.

Whats a gelato faggot

>>16613588
>that
>ridden hard
I like Harleys, but come on, man.

>>16613613
A FUCKING FRUITY ITALIAN ICE CREAM, WE TOLD YOU THIS YESTERDAY.

>>16613635
See, haters gonna hate

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>>16613511
I took a video of my exhaust but it's with my phone so it sounds nothing like it sounds IRL at all so I don't wanna bother making a webbum.

>>16613652
Ehh that's fine, just going to assume it sound fuckin beast.

As a drz owner, how comfy is the seat on the 701?

>>16613613
Are you retarded? It's a real ice cream, told you yesterday.
>>16613635
>fruity
Nope.

>>16613691
I meant 'fruity' in the homosexual sense, anon. I'm aware that other flavors are available.

>>16613699
What has a gelato got to do with homos?

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>>16613228
>>You
>Almost died at SEM, disappeared.
W-what? I was fine during the last sem, I don't remember any close calls
Except that one slippery corner in Bled where I almost washed out while xr guy, who was riding directly behind me, actually crashed...

>>16613709
Well, anon asked what a 'gelato faggot' was.

>>16613588
>putting your wife's and daughter's safety in danger

I hope You don't brake like him /dbt/
around 2:27
https://youtu.be/lSdqMWiTyoI?t=2m27s
He hit the clutch too soon and not letting engine brake work.

also what's the point of having a motorcycle if you can't lane filter In America(except 2 countries maybe)

>>16613733
>also what's the point of having a motorcycle if you can't lane filter In America(except 2 countries maybe)
Don't understand this either. I would do it anyway, especially at the light or when cars are not moving.

>>16613613
It means you are a overly fruity fag.

>>16613574
>Technically speaking, a 'cowling' is supposed to refer to an engine cover, or a panel that supports the windscreen and instruments/controls. A fairing, however, simply refers to any structure that reduces drag or offers protection from wind/rain.
THANK YOU. This makes a lot more sense.
>Cowling = structural, Fairing = aero only.

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How does dbt clean and treat their leathers

>>16613507
Thanks mate.

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>>16613761
>go in shower
>wash it like washing body
>hang dry then treat with conditioner.

>>16613761
I'd like to know too.

I used to use ikea leather soap and cream, now I haven't taken care of my jacket in a while.
I've heard shoepolish is not good though.

For my boots I just got one of those sponges, but I don't know if it is the right one because I can't find out what kind of fucking leather they're made of.

>>16611450
based mito, a friend had a 35 horsepower one, it reaches 180kmh and is a blast to ride

>>16613771
If it works it works lol. I've seen some very different methods on leather treatment.

>>16613771
lmao is this really how it's done?
sounds hilarious

>>16613771
>wash it like washing body
Scrub the pits and crotch and ignore the rest?

>>16613773
So far I've never had any issues with using the kiwi. No different them my work boots imo

>>16613771
That jacket seems too big for you.

>>16613792
Gay people have no issue taking it up the butt either, that doesn't mean it's the right way

>>16613803
>implying it isn't

>>16613779
I mean leather is technically skin so its literally pretty easy to clean just have to put oils back in after since its not alive.
>>16613783
Mean there are diffrent ways I find it the most effective.
>>16613790
lmao.
>>16613796
Im under weight so ill fill it in once I hit 145 again.

bampu

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Whats the best way to get all the shit off of hubs and spokes? I was using a toothbrush and parts cleaner but is there something easier/faster?

>>16613983
thats pretty much it unless you have a huge ultrasonic cleaner and new bearings on hand.
you can spray it all down with a mix of mineral spirits and good car engine oil and the solvent and detergents will help loosen it all up. be warned you will make a big goddamn mess doing this

>>16613824
No, you have to be at least 110lbs, 90 would be best for a trap.

>>16613983
You're pretty much doing it already to be fair. Normally, I spray on some degreaser, let it sit for 5-10 minutes, scrub with a stiff nylon brush, then wash it off with clean water. This gets rid of most of the shit, then I use soapy water and a sponge/microfiber cloth to bring back a bit of a sheen.

You can get specific brushes for wheels and fiddly components, but they're a bit of a waste as a toothbrush does the same thing anyway.

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>>16613656
It sounds similar to my DRZ with the MRD exhaust, but a little deeper and doesn't scream quite as much at the top.

The seat is wider, but harder. I would say it's equally uncomfortable but in a different way. I'm planning on getting a Seat Concepts.

>>16613761
McGuire's leather wipes.

>>16613983
I have a brush that's like a giant pipe cleaner and makes it a little easier and quicker to clean in between them, but that's about it. You could just give up and let the hubs be dirty, that's usually what I do.

>>16613983
simple green, pressure washer

>>16613712
I was talking about the first SEM, but this just proves my point. WR tried again but through his incompetence only hit xr guy.

>>16613761
>Wait until it rains
>Ride in the rain
's clean now.

>>16614036
the oem seat on that is absolutely terrible, especially when you consider its not an MX bike that you arent really supposed to sit on much

>>16614124
>having clean rain

Here you need to wash everything after rain.

>>16614124
>now has deicing salts blasted into all the leather
T-thanks DOT

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>>16614114
>I was talking about the first SEM,
Ah, okay
>but this just proves my point. WR tried again but through his incompetence only hit xr guy.
Kek

lucky raider, he's allright
>http://il.comroads.com/video/-6727

>>16614169
also he's stupid scooter rider

>>16613723
Clearly you are not married with children

>>16613761
Neatsfoot oil and a clean cloth. Glovolium will work in a pinch too but I like the smell of the oil better.

>>16614189
What are you even trying to say?
If you fall on those rocks it's game over.

>>16614203
>If you fall on those rocks it's game over.
Are you being serious right now? Literally nothing would happen, other than perhaps banging your elbow or something.

Anybody who can't fall from a seating position at sub-5mph speeds safely without banging their head fucking deserves to be dead.

>in the mountains on my 250
>catch up to a scrub on a literbike
>full dainese race leathers/boots/probbaly an arai helmet
>gunning it on the straights
>slowing to babby pace around turns, still hanging half way off the bike
>pass him like he's standing still in jeans, chucks, t shirt, and with my $70 helmet
>he mad

Why do people even buy these $15,000 sportbike piles of shit, then spend another $3000 on gear just to putter around corners and gun it on the exit?

>>16614224
Holy shit, you are the epitome of stupidity.
Do you know what is the ultimate dangerous place, the place where the biggest number of accidents happens? It's the house by far.
Hitting the head while falling from the bike, even if you were not moving, would easily result in death.

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>>16613761
Clean leathers?

I have a leather jacket that I haven't cleaned in literally 11 years.

Still looks fine, still works fine.

>that's what happens when you buy quality shit

>>16614203
Well, he didn't fall or drop, so apparently he's a competent rider.

>>16614250
Because they don't know how to ride tbqh familia

>>16614251
It's probably best you abandon all interest in motorcycles... Pussy.

>>16614263
It is quality, all my leather products are. But just like my work boots I like to take care of them.

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have a friend from the local ORV park thats racing in the King of the Motos this weekend. had no idea he was risking almost certain death every time he fell down in the rocks.

>>16614251
So what you're saying is that since the most dangerous place is the house, that guy's actually making his wife/daughter MORE safe by taking them out on his bike instead.

Seriously though, this sort of reductionist thinking just leads to the inevitable conclusion that none of us should ever do anything or go anywhere without protective clothing, whether we're out on a bike or walking to the store. Somewhere, you have to draw a line and say 'accidents happen', and that line should be drawn a long, long way before we reach the level of danger inherent in putting along at 4mph with both feet down over some small rocks.

>>16614286
>But just like my work boots I like to take care of them.
I wear out my work boots within a year, no reason to take care of them.

>>16614286
If it's quality there's no need to treat the leather, it's already sealed with a quality durable sealer.

Just use a mild soap to clean the dirt off every once in a while to keep it from looking haggard. That's it.

>>16614294
Maybe if you took care of them, they wouldn't wear out within a year.

>>16614309
Not that guy, but I weld for a living. I bloody well WISH my boots would last a year.

>>16614294
Good for you!

>>16614251
>kids ride bikes all the time
>fall at much higher speeds than 5mph from the same heights on all sorts of terrain.
>miracle every 15 seconds that their heads don't literally explode.

You're a fucking retard.

>>16614250
You could at least get a riding jacket and gloves.

>>16614304
Sure. But everyone treats there's differently. Nothing wrong with a little extra tlc.

>>16614309
You mean if I take care of them the inside doesn't wear through, the sole doesn't get punctures and gets worn down and the holes in the leather dissapear?
The mayority of the time I'm crawling around, the tips of the boots get destroyed in no time.

>>16614333
Fair enough.

>>16614333
What do you do

>>16614333
Sounds like you need to focus on a career change, not your boots bruv.

>>16614341
Kek.

>>16614340
Male burlesque dancer.

>>16614340
Service windturbines.

>>16614341
Why? Fun job and good pay. Just need to buy a new pair of work boots every year.

>>16614353
You've posted pics from the top of the turbines somewhere on here haven't you?

>>16614353
Your job don't supply you with boots? That sucks m8

>>16612080
Test rode a R1200R, the quick shifter blips the throttle for you on downshifts, rude!

>>16614267
>>16614277
So riding with gear means you're a pussy now.
Bet you ride a cruiser.
>>16614293
Never said that, stop putting words in my mouth.
I made the example of the house because he went
>lol 5mph
which is not an argument as you can see from the accidents data, as I said.

Make the child wear a fucking helmet if you're going to cross a fucking creek on a pigfat cruiser with another passenger on, you fucking retards.
>he's a competent rider!
Irrelevant, you only need that one time you're unlucky for it to end in tragedy.

>>16614370
I blipped ur mums throttle, fegit

>>16614374
>falling from 5mph without gear is instant death

You said this, you are a fucking retard.

I bet that kid has taken 10 times harder falls just riding his bike.

And yes, you are a pussy.

>>16614374
Stop giving him (You)s, idiot.

>>16614374
I rock ATGATT and I ride a cruiser. Soooo...

>>16614363
I believe I have, yes

>>16614368
I get €80 a year for new boots, but the ones that fit are a bit more. I don't care. I have more problems with them not wanting to pay for thermal clothing because "we don't need it" (he said while wearing a scraf in his 25°C office)

>>16614319
No, they're not?
You're the retard, m8.
>>16614383
I didn't say that, you mouthbreather, I said that if you hit one of the thousands stones of the creek with the head there are huge possibilities you're gonna die, especially the kid.

Explain why you're so against the idea of using a helmet and are angry at someone saying the guy should make the kid wear one.

>>16614397
Shiiiit nigga. Luckily my job gives us 250$ annually for boots.

>>16614399
Just as much chance of dying as if you were to WALK across that creek, trip and hit your head on a rock.

You're a fucking retard. I bet you have to wear a helmet to put your shoes on.

>>16614250
>>he mad
Or he was just enjoying himself. Just buying a larger bike doesn't mean ALL RACE ALL THE TIME FIRST FIRST FIRST WHOO NUMBER ONE.

>>16614333
>Identify wear areas
>Apply adhesive wear caps to verify placement
>Make boots that stand up to wear
>Sell to your profession at large markup by not being shit

>>16614409
So you're saying that making a pigfat cruiser with two passengers on fall on instable ground is as easy as walking.
Pffhahahahaha.

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>>16614410
Found a picture of your tire.

>>16614436
It's easy if you have skill. Which I highly doubt you have

>>16614374
Yes, when I'm not riding UR MUM, I ride a cruiser.

>>16614436
The force of the 700 pound motorcycle isn't focused on the kids head you autist.

Total impact at that speed would be pretty much identical if you were to trip while walking.

You're a retarded pussy.

>>16614438
>road tyre
Scrubbing is for track slicks.

>>16614399
>>16614436

Post a picture of your bike, your gear, and your rear tire. I'm REALLY curious to see.

>tfw I already know

>>16614445
>cantturns actually believe this.

doubletriplekek

>>16614441
What cruiser?

>>16614440
>if you're skilled you don't need to wear gear
>>16614444
>The force of the 700 pound motorcycle isn't focused on the kids head you autist.
>reading comprehension
I'm talking about the odds to fall with the bike and by feet, retard. As I already said even falling by feet could result in serious damage.
>>16614450
What have my riding skills (or bike?) have got to do with safety matters regarding other people?
I would refuse to take passengers with no helmet, at least.

>>16614464
>trying this hard
The post

>>16614464
>I'm talking about the odds to fall with the bike and by feet, retard.
Walking across slippery wet stones and slipping is a common thing. A 700lb motorcycle will find purchase on/between a rock very easily and there is very little chance of the bike sliding completely out from under the riders in such a situation.

On the other hand a kid walking across some rocks and slipping is very likely.

Unless you're going to advocate kids wearing helmets when playing in creeks, you haven't a leg to stand on.

>What have my riding skills

Your lack of skill would explain your autism when it comes to wearing gear at ltierally less than 5mph.

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hamana hamana hamana

I honestly don't understand why you guys are so mad at me for saying that hitting your head after falling at 5mph on a rock can easily result in death. Seems pretty obvious to me.

Go out and fall with the head on a rock if you think it's so safe.

>>16614483
>Walking across slippery wet stones and slipping is a common thing
Lolno, what are you a handicapped with no balance?

Rocks in a creek can be very unstable, usually you predict if it will be unstable and balance your weight in a way to not make them move too much and not slip. Have you ever hiked?
Anyway, you can't do that with a bike.

>>16614535
Have you ever been outside in your life.

Wet stones in a creek typically have a slippery moss covering. Walking on them is very slick when wet. A kid walking on them is very likely to fall.

Probably much more likely than his father slowly riding across them on a stable motorcycle.

Your autism is rediculous.

There are times to advocate gear, If that same bike and family were doing 70mph on the highway you'd have a point. But literally nothing about rolling across a creek on that bike in that situation is any more dangerous than those same people walking across that same creek.

You are a retard and a pussy, you probably don't even ride a bike.

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And he can ride.

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HABBIDING

>riding a bike instead of shitposting on /dbt/ all day
ISHYGDDT

>>16614553
What kind of retard would put the feet on rock underwater? Use the ones above, for fuck's sake.
Also how the fuck do you think those people got there in the first place? Do you think they live in the woods? And if you fall on the highway you most certainly won't risk to get hit by edged surfaces, there are other risks.

I have an SV and hike in the alps. I also ruined my ligament by playing football in a dusty field, just to prove that kids do get injured, obviously.

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>>16614595
>using 7+ year old meme abbreviations

>>16614602
>What kind of retard would put the feet on rock underwater?
I see you have no experience with children.

>Also how the fuck do you think those people got there
Now you're grasping for straws and speculating about shit neither you or I know about, things not shown in the video.