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

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Aesthetic

>>16674899
I'm murican and I love my bikes and having friends who I can ride with and take trips around to places n have fun lil adventurers.
>>16674928
Highway bars are GOAT

>>16674996
I'm stoked. I've got to fold them in when in town though as they get in the way of my feet and shifting.

So, I bought a Honda Nighthawk, had trouble starting it before I rode it home but didn't think it was a big deal

A week later try to start it and it only went WHIRR

Push started it and rode around the neighborhood and realized it was spewing out oil when I returned

Turns out the previous owner fucking unbolted the starter and never bolted it back, so it felt like the starter gear was spinning freely cause it actually was and wasn't connected at all

He used the bolts to screw in the battery bracket instead, which you'd think would be a red fucking flag since the bolts were 3 times too long and didn't screw in nearly all the way

What careless shit have you overlooked recently, /dbt/?

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Continue posting aesthetic bikes

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I want to get a bike to commute to work. I like the fuel efficiency and affordability of smaller engines (200cc to 450cc range), but I'm 6'1". Anything I could use as a commuter in that range that won't make me feel like a circus bear? Perhaps an Enduro? They tend to be taller.

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>>16675023

>>16674921
>But supersport bikes are just not comfortable or practical for four plus hours of riding.
Wat. Sure it's not as pleasant as a touring bike but it's certainly not a big deal. I pretty regularly do long distance rides on my bike.

Also, Nick Sanders.
>The bottom line is, the R1 will go anywhere. I've ridden it through 30 different countries, six continents and round the world three times so I know that.
>http://www.visordown.com/features/how-to-do-just-about-anything/nick-sanders-advice-on-sportsbike-touring

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>>16675023
>>16675027

>>16675026
Shadow 600 or 750 would be fine, otherwise consider a dr650 or memerz400

>>16675017
Can't say I've seen foldable highway bars. Mine don't bother me though. But I'm sure I'm just used to um

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>>16675050
Yeah but to be fair, your bike is much less cramped than mine. It's not very big. They're cool though, they've got Honda in gold lettering and shit. Nice factory aftermarket option.

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>>16673119
If your bike is moving at all then the weight isn't really a big deal.

My first bike was a Nighthawk 700, it's like 550lbs wet, I was a little nervous but after not even a week I was totally comfortable with it

>>16675038
You fucking cunt. You actually made me google memerz400.

But yeah, going smaller than a shadow probably just isn't gonna be practical.

>>16675088
Lol. Pretty much any metric cruiser that's between 950 and 500cc would probably be good.

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Join the tribe.

>>16675106
>listening to your advice

>>16675250
Refute it.

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Aesthetic

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>>16675109

>>16675251
Youve owned two bikes. One being a shityy old dirt bike for 8 year olds and the other being a cx500.
Your opinion on anything that isnt those two bikes should be ignored. Heck, any advice you have to offer for those should be ignored as well!

>crush washer

>>16675292
>>16675292
That's arguing against me, yet not arguing against my point that he'd be fine on a 500-950cc Japanese cruiser, bikes known to be extremely user friendly, cost effective and reliable. This fallacy is considered ad hominem, and instead of engaging in the argument shifts the focus to something entirely different than what is being discussed.

Third, not only that but you've filled to get your facts straight and know I have owned three motorcycles.

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>>16675266

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>>16675026
I like my 250 but if you need to go more than 90+ get a 600cc.

>>16675312
You are an idiot, everything you say is wrong. There is no need to try and 'engage in the argument'.. Its like, if a kiddy diddler says that what he is doing isnt morally wrong, would you actually engage in a discussion rather than breaking his neck?

Lmao

>>16675344
I can easily get triple digits with my memeja 300, I'm sure it'd be a lot easier with a 600 though.

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>put on new fairings and turn signal that ibroke off
>Do it in 10 minutes

>have to take off top fork bridge to put in new whatever the fuck metal cage this thing is that holds the headlights and wires.
>took 4 hours to get it undone unwired and redone back together

I should have just paid the dealership to do this but they would be jews and charge me a shit ton of money.

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>>16675406
Yah its just easier on something bigger if you want that. Plus not reving it to go up hills haha. anythin 400+ would do great and not sound like a fart machine.

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>stardate 47634.44
>not owning an easily swappable motard/dualsport

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Any vermont fags?

How is winter riding?
Roads get frost heave?
They use salt?

I'd be coming from Colorado for a fat job offer but I don't know anything about VT, except that I'm not really an "east coast" kind of guy.

>>16675428
>the year 2017
>4chan still flips pictures sideways even though they appear right side up on my phone and computer

>>16675312
>Japanese cruiser
you mean midlife crisis machine for poor kids?

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>>16675421
Hey Octo.
Gotten the zx-10r back into working order yet?

>>16675435
Just put it through an editing software and re save it as a different file

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>>16675448
testicles

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>>16675428
>implying

>>16675458
I have a program on my phone for resizing photos, it takes all of 2 seconds and it fixes the sideways posting while helping this site survive

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>>16675458
Also I really like your bike

>>16675466
well thanks for sharing

>>16675475
I'm sharing as a polite way to ask him not to post massive images and help him with his issue

>>16675326
>tfw started on an old hand down ninja-twofiddy
>just got a ninja 500

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>>16675448
will be back at home tommorow probably just hooked wires up again instead of getting new ignition. Gotta get a nice dick lock and cable for it probably.

>>16675435
>>16675458
>>16675475
Photo & Picture Resizer does it really quickly. Has fairly decent compression too.

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>>16675463
where ur motard wheels at doe

>>16675474
thx bby

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>>16675488
now all he has to do is look through hundreds of resizing programs for his phone until he finds one that works. ver helpful!

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>>16675448

>>16675521
>if hillary won

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>>16675521
pls do with this bike

>>16675521
>>16675448

sweet undertail mawd.

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>>16675506
Lucky enough for him, someone already recommended one.
Eazy peazy

>>16675521
Why though? Lol

>>16675531
Count your blessings

>>16675531
I'd take that over the 100% tariff on foreign bikes

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I never noticed how much fucking neon yellow there is on a MotoGP grid

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>>16675502
>riding dirt bikes on road
jokes aside it would be fairly fun to have some for fucking around.

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>>16675569
It's fun

>ride fast on twisties because street tires
>go on dirt and do hektik drifts because street tires

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>>16675535

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/mcy/6005442283.html
Is it worth it /dbt/?

>buy a set of leathers online on clearance
>don't fit, send them back
>3 weeks later I still don't have my money back and the next size up (which were also on clearance) just sold out
I'm pretty fucking pissed, they were $330 off and now I can't buy them even if I did have my money back, which I still don't. I'm going to call customer service tomorrow, how much of a shitfit should I pitch?

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https://youtu.be/JTJ9w8e-1e8?t=434

oi trev I think i want a CRF250R

also this corner looks fun

>>16675618
absolutely not unless you just like the styling.
I paid about that much for my 06 636

>>16675629
yet to ride a newer one, mine was a 2009 though and still one of the best handling bikes i ever had, one of the least reliable though but im sure they have managed to put decent valves in them by now.

>>16675618
>https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/mcy/6005442283.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuJDhFRDx9M

>>16675636
that bike is a collectors item, nobody cares about a 636

>>16675109
thinking about it... how do you like it?

>>16675702
An '89 ZX7 is far from a collectors item, it's a cheap outdated sports bike that you would only get if you like the aesthetics or can't afford anything newer, it's going to be a long time until that's a collectors bike.

>>16675428
i'd like one as a second bike.

Never an only bike because

>zero comfort
>short maintenance intervals
>low fuel capacity
>shaky single cyllinder engine
>because that's what an offroadan bike needs to be like

>>16675718
That's exactly what a 2006 636 is, except the 636 will never be a collectors item

>>16675434
Central Vermont Rider here.

Winter riding is horrific in this part of the state (and most). We don't have a "clear road" policy like New York, so there are entire roads that are nothing but frozen slush and ice.
The frost heaves are horrendous, not to mention the pot holes. Fork rebuilds are big business in this neck of the woods.

They use tons of salt. That's the one thing keeping me from riding at this point. Don't want salt all up in my metal bits and no heated garage to wash it off.

The summer riding here though, is absolutely amazing on some of the roads.

>>16674773
Top. Fucking. Kek.
>Americans

>There are people in this thread RIGHT NOW with bikes under 100hp
Nice scooter, cuck

>>16675897
Whats worse, not having a bike or having a scooter?

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>>16674954
>There are people in this thread RIGHT NOW with bikes under 300hp
Nice shitbike, faggot

>>16675903
Having a non riced to shit scooter

>>16675903
Having a scooter is equal to getting cuckolded by tyrone while wearing one of those penis locks because your girl told you to and not having is like not having a girl.

>>16675910
but bike life homie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgRaJZlqwzw&t=189s

>>16675906

Those feels when only 103 at the wheels from the factory, why even wake up tomorrow.

>>16675917
tfw only 600 horsepower per ton

>>16675914
This is what happens when you cuck the police too much

>>16675929
its fucking disgusting what's happening in London these days

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fioOO9vLrcU

>>16675924

Oh god I'm only 534 per ton.

>>16675934
might as well start using heroin

>>16675932
i like how everyone is scared of the dudes battery powered grinder

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>>16675935

I thought I was ok with this but Its pointless. Time to buy the H2R on bike sales atm going for 'only' 90K

>>16675897
Hey I enjoy my ruckus

>>16675942
I should imagine an angle grinder to the arm stings a bit, battery powered or otherwise.

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If they came up with a decentl half fairing and some hard bags for the xsr900, I'd buy one today. Don't mention the mt-09, it's fucking ugly.

>awesome platform
>pretty bike is impractical
>practical bike is bionicle ugly

Fuck yeah, temps are going to stay above freezing from now on.
Time to get the bike out.

>>16675897
Scooter/Mopedfags should be shot on sight.

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>>16676054
>stop liking what I don't like: the post

>>16676037
I am sure it would hurt him just as much.
plus in a crowd it only takes one to attack and like 20 follow

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>>16676083
>assmad mopedfag detected
neck yourself lol

>>16675897
>>16675911
>>16676054
>superstock pilot never rode a sportbike on public roads and only uses a scooter
>some insecure noob on 4chin spergs about scooters
Ayy lmao

>>16676097
>>16675942
Look at this big motherfucker! Tell us about your heroic deed of the day.

>>16676155
i killed a spider with a can of flaming fly spray today.

>>16676169
So you're a killer, uh? Smh senpai.

>>16676120
I forgot that this time of the day is when all the douchebags come out.

>>16676184
I hate american posters too

155 for a sprockets+chain combo is fair?

>>16676201
If X ring yes.

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>tfw you finally have good throttle control
>dat feel of keeping 40/60 weight distribution thru the whole curve
>more grip and less skittish bullshit
>mid corner bumps no problem at all

read twist of the wrist

I'm going to buy a R1200RS unless one of you faggots can convince me not to

>>16676231
it looks so fucking visually heavy

also enjoy being distracted fiddling with doodads

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>>16676229
feels like its on rails

love it.

>track day in 2011
>haven't been back since

fug

u fucking cuck nigger slut, mt09 is beautiful bike, fuck your gay ass xsr900, get real nigga

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>>16675286

Why not just get a V Max?

>>16675286
Nice bike bro.
>>16675708
There are a few things that need fixed, like the front suspension.

Otherwise design itself hasnt haf many problems other that some fuel pump issues and a fueling problem.

The fueling problem just needed a reflash to the ECU, but idk if it was done to my bike.

>>16675897
>Suzuki DL-1000
>98bhp

Kawasaki KLR 650
>34bhp

Yamaha XT-350
>30bhp

Fucking kill me

>everyone riding their bikes
>mine is still in the garage
>have to fix her up before riding
>shit weather starting this weekend
>no warm gloves
FUCK

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>>16676229
just wait till you get to the "Unlearning TOTW" stage, that's the best stage.

>>16676368
>>16676239
go on...
what's the post TOTW stage then? further reading?

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how good are royal einfields??

I'm really into old school cool and the look just appeals to me even though I'm aware of their rather lackluster performance.

I used to own a kawasaki ninja 650 but I sold in since a.) the guy buying it payed for it more than I did (despite me droppjng it)
b.) it didn't do too well on the shitty roads and traffic I have here in the city.

I'm sorta looking for a more relaxed motorcycle for commuting to uni and cruising every now and then

royal gets bonus points for having a dealership near me that actually let's me take test drives

>>16676408
Kawasaki W800 is calling for you.

Driving two hours today to some Busa Building Drag Racer's house in the woods of New Hampshire to get some tires mounted. He only charges $20 per wheel and all the liberal stores around me want anywhere from $60-$75 and I'll be damned if I am paying some liberal fucking shitheads $150+ to mount 2 tires

>>16676393
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_uf7tMD5B6qNWRjOWQ2MGYtODg4Zi00MjYxLTkzODctZmY3MDQzMjM0MmQ4/view

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzY3VEy-TGy3M1ExOE5XLTZVMmM

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why do people ride 4 strokes?
>easier maintenance
so what, 4 stroke are more complex machines, I'd rather spend more on the maintenance and know that I can fix shit by myself
>more comfortable powerband
so what, you pussy, learn to tame it
>consumes less fuel
it's a bike, you shouldn't use it for commuting unless you want to risk your life all the time
>it's quieter
see above and also who the hell wants a quiet bike
>it pollutes less
see above again, you shouldn't use it that often anyway; and dat smell is worth the cancer

on the other hands, two stroke
>is lighter
which is pretty much the most important thing (tyres aside) about a bike
>sounds better
>inb4 chainsaw noise
if you associate it with chainsaws it's because you're a millennial and have never watched GP500 bikes
>you can work on it
it has way less moving parts and a far simpler design
>one power stroke per revolution
who wouldn't want that
>tuning
it's far easier to tune and cops won't suspect it because it's supposed to be loud and powerful in the first place
>manly powerplant
>dat smell

just accept that if you ride a 4 stroke, you're doing it wrong

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Please talk me out of buying this as my first (and hopefully last) bike.

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>>16676441
Weak bait, step your game up.

>>16676447
>hopefully last
It wont be the last.

>>16676418
hmm it looks great but I'm not sure if there are any near me.

I live in flipland so choices here are more akin to what they sell in Australia than the US.

>>16676470
FLIP THEM BURGERS MAN

>>16676408
Definitely bad, it's not even a matter of taste. Or looks. Or whether you enjoy retro bikes. They're objectively fucking shite.
>tinpot build quality
>vibrations aren't a meme, they hurt
>you will always be fixing it, even from brand new
>fucking expensive

Have a read of this thread if you're not convinced: http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/india-delhi-through-kashmir-on-a-royal-piece-of.649091/#post-14854291

>>16676477
not that flipland

the Mexico of Asia one

>>16676487
I know, it was supposed to be a joke based on the fact that you said "flip".
Excuse my autism.
Can't you get any standard bike? Should be some jap bikes around. If you can handle torks, an FJR1300 would be dope.

>>16676486
they seem to have been given beat to shit older models
I do think they got some form of modern technology
royals are also much cheaper than other brands pat 300cc here
any alternatives though ?

>>16676467
>bait
Just prove me wrong, faggot.

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>>16676501
I posted the reason why 4strokes have always been, are, and always be greater than 2strokes. Unless you mod a GS500 to 2stroke, that is.

>>16676504
Care to point out where you wrote this "proof"?

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>>16676508
The GS500 is objectively the best beginner bike.
> mileage
It's a mid-sized 4stroke twin cylinder bike, so it drinks less than 6 liters per 100 km.
> handling
It handles nothing like a supersport, spoiling you for when you get something else. But it can also corner much better than something like a cruiser, and actually uses its entire rear tire unlike a Ninja 250.
> brakes
They are complete shit and their only redeeming feature is that they're disc brakes. This is good because the longer braking distance forces new riders to plan ahead and start braking early. No ABS means they learn to brake properly I'd they don't want to get shrekt.
> power
It sits right at the power limit for A2 bikes which is great for euros. It's torquey enough to be faster off the line than most cars you'll encounter in the city. But it also feels relatively gutless so a) it's forgiving of mistakes and b) you can ride it at the limit without putting yourself into too much danger. It reaches up to 180 km/h which is fast enough for highway riding.
> carbs
It being carbed means that if you run into problems, you can learn to fix them yourself instead of heading to the mechanic every time.
> seating position
Upright, slightly forward means it's a neutral riding position so you can figure out what you want afterwards. The seat is relatively uncomfortable making literally every other bike after it will feel like heaven on your ass.
> price and availability
Parts and the bikes themselves are cheap and plentiful. If you crash and fuck up one of your fairings it's 40 euros to replace it with original parts. Engine needs little maintenance. Beginner riders are typically not financially independent, so this is a big plus for them.
> suspension
It's a budget suspension factoring into the overall low cost of getting a GS 500. If you want better suspension it's easy to swap. Therefore it gives beginners an opportunity to learn working on suspension while keeping the cost manageable.

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>>16676495
I remember hyosung owners forever claiming that the [current year] models have all the bugs worked out finally. They've introduced injection because it's a legal requirement like turn signals, brakes, and wheels. If it's your first bike you might not notice the quality issues but they are there. If you have a dealer nearby, go and check one out in person. How are the:
>frame welds
>quality of alloy
>any rust on bolt heads, spokes, chrome?
>visible tank seams?
>depth of paint finish?
>wiring connectors
etc

They're fucking shit and that's before you even go to ride them. Although here's a video of someone trying to be nice because it's probaby a paid appearance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQiKP3gW_d8

>>16676516
>best beginner bike
First of all who gives a shit about beginners and second if you aren't an idiot, you would be better off learning on a bike that you will enjoy instead of learning to use that piece of shit and then having to buy something better to re-learn all over again
>supersport handling spoils you
Ok, this is getting ridiculous, bad bait my friend
>shit brakes are good
It just gets better, uh?
>power limit for A2
>not getting a """detuned""" bike
>carbs
Ehh, good because theyre cheap and they do their job, fuel injection has its advantages, but this is a matter of preference
>neutral riding position
Why cant you just accept the fact that it's better to learn with what you want to stick with? Also not many have the pockets to just buy more bikes.
>price
Only good thing
>shit suspensions are good
Bad bait
And none of this was 4 stroke vs 2 stroke

>>16676470
Ayo fellow flipbro. I'm >>16676447
Do you know anyone who owns one? Are they happy with it?

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>>16676537
Awww, look at him get all defensive! I can practically smell your teenage sweat and pimples from here.
>2strokes r the best everrrr, I know because my Chinese scooter is one and daddy says so too!
Feel free to stop replying, until then I will bask in the fact that you are making yourself look like even more of a moron with each post.
Get over it and accept the fact that 4strokes are just superior.

>>16676536
well since they're one of the few that offer test rides I'll try it out anyway. albeit with lowered expectations. thanks for the advice by the way
how triumph??

>>16676542
nope I don't know anyone , I suggest getting one kawasaki ninja 650
secondhand ones are cheap as hell for what they are. around 200k php or 73 bhp

https://youtu.be/SRfe1Mktp70?t=18

would you a cal crutchlow

>>16676554
Read the thread, he already had one and didn't like it.

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>>16676558
Who wouldn't?

>>16676542
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CBR150R
Here's the wiki page for it, I don't know shit about vehicles so there's that.
>>16676554
>Ninja 650
Looks a bit too much for me I think, and to be honest I don't like how it is too front heavy looking.

Also, I'm looking one that I plan to drive daily to and from work, and sometimes to go out of town with.

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>>16676575
>>16676579
Doing gods work anon

>>16676583
damn straight it's a pain to drive in shitty peenoise roads with everyday.
it's great for touring though

>>16676554
No problem. I also enjoy retro looking bikes but the RE is a fucking lemon.
>triumph is very high quality
>someone else mentioned kwakka w800 which is great
>yamaha SR is good but expensive for what it is

First bike?

>>16676602
>get comfy, cheap, friendly, easy to ride bike
>make it expensive and uncomfortable but keep the same powerless engine

>>16676584
>believing in invisible gods with the GS500 before your eyes

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>>16676621
Forgive this blasphemy, I beg thee.

>>16676618
I blame the marketing jews

>>16676625
Post 5 GS500s for your sins anon.

>>16676602
>>16676584
literally why?
>>16676618
this.

Fuck man, gs500s are great bikes. Why do people have to go and fuck them up with this bullshit?
>suzuki engineers turning in their grave
>contradicting the central design brief of "cheap and simple"
>taking the forgiving and easy handling nature of the gs500 and throwing it out the window

stay two brothers bro

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>>16676632
1

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>>16676632
>>16676635
>>16676639
has anyone got pics of gs500s with fairings?
I like the practicality of the 500f but it looks fucking ugly as hell.

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4
Saw a GS today with yellow plastidipped rims and frame, and the rider stalled it. Embarassing 2bh.

>>16676646
BURN THE HERETIC

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>>16676649
>lolly banana yellow frame

ajkhsdkladhs

>>16676654
You have pleased the spirit of the GS500 anon. shitpost in peace.

>>16675906

300hp motorcycles are overrated. you can buy an old 02 busa for $4k, slap some bolt ons and get it to 315whp. extend the swingarm and it's faster than a h2r guaranteed

>>16676610
second .
my first was a kawasaki ninja 650
great bike but I guess wasn't for me and what I had to do with it. sold it for more than I bought it for so that was great.

>>16676610
also the w800 looks great but in my market cost twice as much and im not sure if I can afford it yet unfortunately

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>tfw your bike comes back to life after two months of ded

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>>16676688
>Tfw road the bike for the first time but it has a borked clutch so it's back in the shop
Feels

>>16676743
Don't worry, I only considered suicide a couple of times over those two months, you'll probably do better

>>16676753
Driving my truck is tiding me over but it's not the same.

>>16676753
Better as in topping your score of times you considered suicide? One can only hope.

>>16676743
>borked clutch
You couldn't just replace the bleeder screw?

>>16676802
I did, and I bled it correctly. Either the master is fucked (not likely) or the slave is fucked (pretty likely). I'm just typed of fucking with it and they will get it fixed far faster than I'd be able to

>>16676813
Tired*

Question for Americans:

>live in apartment complex
>all parking is on private property
>parking spaces are very long and wide
>I own a Yamaha FZ-09 and a rather small car
>I'm allotted only 1 parking space as a renter without paying extra to park in an off-site parking garage
>asked management if I can park my car and bike in the same space (bike can easily fit in front or behind my small car without jutting out into traffic)
>Apartment manager is cool and said he's fine with it but thinks it is illegal

So, my question is, do you think it is illegal for my bike and my car to share the same space on a private parking lot? I live in Florida and I always thought it was legal as long as the parking area isn't metered.

>>16676911
It's not illegal, but most properties want to charge you for two spots because two vehicles.

I do that with my bike and my Acura

>>16676919
Thanks, man. Yeah management doesn't care because the off-site parking isn't run by them but by some other group who has contracts with the three apartments that surround them. So my apartment complex doesn't make money for the 2nd spot since I'd be paying in to the parking garage management.

This desu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaeKrqJJqm0

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>>16676938
the good bit starts at 2:30

>>16676926
I'd contact the management company desu

>>16676938
But /dbt/ told me Honda is shit

>>16677016
>listening to /dbt/

>>16677132
>Owning a Honda

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>>16677213
Nothing wrong with that

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What's your favourite baiku youtube video /dbt/? I'm stuck on a mine for a few days and wouldn't mind watching something to keep me happy.

I'll start, only because the camera setup is fucking gorgeous

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1xCbQUiXHY

>>16677258
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvvZiT_rslg

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>>16677245
>Implying implications

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>>16677213
>not

>>16677258
That's a really nice camera setup.

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>>16677277
The joke is that I own a Honda

>>16677277
Dubs of truth has spoken

>>16677304
And it still doesn't run : ^ )

>>16677307
It runs, it just runs like dogshit and doesn't have a working clutch. I ride it to the mechanic.

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>tfw no sexiest honda

>>16677314
stubby side can is sexier than undertail

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>>16677314
Tru, but it isn't that one

>>16677320
Undertail grew on me over time.

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>>16677313
You mean yo rode it to the mechanics
>shit honda runs like shit

>>16677334
Yeah my swipe to text is a blmigger and I never proof read the message.

And Tru. Can't wait to ride it

>>16677322
>>>>>>$200k

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>>16677365
This whole picture is worth more than everything you'll own for a decade

>>16677322
ugly headlight

>>16677373
Better than the r1t b h

>>16677378
>

>>16677378
They both look like shit.

>>16676544
>dem projections
You really can't get on the level of a meaningful conversation, uh?
I already covered all the reasons to say a two stroke is the only smart choice unless you aren't good enough, I dont need some edgelord to convince me otherwise.

>>16677370
>ugly shitbike, new shitbike, ugliest shitbike

>>16676516
>worse brakes are better for new riders

this guy lol

>>16677424
Well they emphasize the need to pay attention so you don't slam into the back of a truck. If that's good or bad, not sure but it's riding defensively.

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>>16677459
COming from having no front breaks for most my klx 300s life. Its way better to have good breaks so when you go to something with decent disc breaks you dont endo into a car.

So there have been a few bike thefts around here lately of mostly older bikes and dirt bikes that have just had their ignition barrel punched out and started with a screwdriver.

I've already picked up 2 disc locks and I've ordered a GPS kit but I'm also thinking of installing a kill switch somewhere. I suppose I'll make it cut both the fuel pump and the ignition but what would be the best way of going about this? Anyone done it before? I'm going to look up some examples online tomorrow but I'm just a bit hesitant to go cutting into my electronics.

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>>16677476
I would only do a fuel switch but even than im sure 2 disc locks and a cable lock would be enough to deter most criminals. They want something easy not something that takes 3 hours and a grinder to take.

>>16677474
Top Kek. My SL barely stopped or accelerated so when I got on my CX, I was lurching all over the place.

>>16677504
Why learn on the shittiest possible scenarios and set yourself up for failure. Also just ordered some short levers for baiku cause tired of long levers.

>>16677562
because /dbt/ is full of retards

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>>16677574
Im an idiot at times but I know my limits at least.

>>16677562
If you learn on shit brakes you learn to anticipate a lot more.

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>>16677601
You shouldnt need a shitty breaks to learn to always anticipate nigga. its like saying you need a shitty parachute to learn to anticipate on how to use your back up one. Like you cant be serious right now.

>>16677601
Why not just have good observational skills and also have good brakes? It never did me any harm.

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>>16674954
How to date with motorcycle only? I only have a motorcycle sooo am I supposed to pick her up on it or drive to her and drive her car?

How does it work?

>>16677679
Meet up at the place you're supposed to go, genius.

>>16677690
so just meet her everywhere we plan to go?

>>16677691
Go to places within walkable distance.

>>16677698
thats going to work for the first month maybe but shes going to get tired of having to drive herself everywhere no?

>>16677709
I don't know m8 I'm a virgin who jacks off to anime. Maybe you can let her drive you around?

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Thinking about buying this, looks cool, kinda retro, 1k$. Truly don't know much about bikes

Will it at least let a 190lb man go more than 50mph? 76 cb550

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Got my piece of shit running finally, just in time for bike week
>Tfw gear is worth more than the bike

>>16677679
Just pic her up, take 2 helmets. If she dosent trust you to take her safely to destination then dump her. And dont listen to the other anons because there mostly cucks.

>>16677716
If it is in good condition you could probably push 100mph.

>>16677709
How about you tell her you only own a motorcycle, ask if she's comfortable riding on the back and if not, what you can do so you don't need to.

>>16677718
Honda cm400?>>16677718

>>16677716
It has plenty of hp for a firstbike and those were pretty good machines.

Visit Honda forums, locate and download a factory manual (use a Haynes etc to supplement if you can't find a factory book). Change the fluids and inspect as you would any other vehicle, common sense applies.

Do visit vintage Honda forums. This is not one.

I'd think more like 800 bucks for what I see in pic.

>>16677716
Talk him down, my cm400 pictured in the post below yours cost me 700 and will do 98mph with its shitty carb
Just prepare to have to replace:
-Tires
-chain/sprockets
-carb rebuild
-cables
-electronics
These 70s-80s Honda's are cheap but you're always opening pandoras box with em
>>16677730
Yep, '81

>>16677734
Looks like its going to brake down if few months

>>16677725
>>16677734
Really? Cool, I figured a small bike/big guy combo would mean slow going.

Can I assume it's just like buying a used car? If I need to rebuild the carb and engine, same principles apply? Sprockets and chains are new to me but I could probably figure it out

>>16677737
I had the cb450t it could do 110mph but i did feel kinda bumpy

>>16677747
All that stuff is much easier on a bike, especially a UJM considering everything is out in the open.
Sprockets and chain shouldn't be an issue, they're all easily accessible

>>16677747
If you can rebuild and engine a chain and sprocket will be a joke.

>>16677755
Nice, same engine but honda just sleeved it out a bit after 83 I believe

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>>16677724
>let girl use helmet
>make up all over the inside now

Blessing of keks upon you

May you find a companion with a boutnyful bosom and an ample bottom

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>>16677768
>Roommate touches my arai
>breaks sideplate off

>>16677768
>Not having a helmet for female passangers
>Picking up an ugly whore that needs make up
Wew lad

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>trusting the japanese hat jew

>>16677775
Failed the quints

>>16677781
Buying shit quality helmets

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>>16677679
how about you tell her to pick you up?
If she is interested in you and not in using you she wont mind.

>>16677792
>arai
>shit
Post your full carbon pista, Rossi

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>>16677784
>japanese hat jew

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>>16677823
>>16677823
>Brakes by touching it
>Not shit quality

Ayy lmao!

>>16677809
t. beta

>>16677881
>getting carried places
>beta
The dick is her salary.

>>16677902
Are talking about ur mum? Cuz i fuckt ur mum fagget!

>>16677973
She said she laughed at you when you tried to approach her on a harley.

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>>16675924
>tfw ~1000hp/ton
Feels pointless, bro.

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>>16675906
>tfw not even 50hp
At least I got memes

>>16678015
Explaing how did i rekt her pussay in ur bed last night fagget?

>>16677768
>letting a girl anywhere near your bike

>>16675030
the god machine

>>16678124
U gay?

>>16678131
>God machine=gs500

Kys faggot

>>16678106
Stop exchanging your dreams for reality.

>>16678136
ya

>>16675924
>tfw 582HP per ton
end it quickly

entertain me peasants.

I'm bored.

>>16677809
Why don't you just ask her to cut the crust off of your fucking sandwich too?

>>16678231
DRZ is best bike

>>16678238
LIES

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Thread is kill.

POST YOUR BIKES

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>>16678243
yea i was just memeing

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>>16678251
ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff

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>>16678248

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>>16678248

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>>16678248

>>16678269
More like gordeia

>>16678282
wut?

>>16675019
Inspect the whole bike thoroughly. Nighthawks are pretty durable.

>>16678286
because a pigfat

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Thanks for whoever recommended the X clamp thingie earlier this week, works great.

>>16678286
he is calling your bike fat

it's actually lighter and more powerful than the klr650 though

>>16678291
inb4 you hit a bump and your phone flies out

shoulda got the clamp mount

>>16675060
Those are folding highway PEGS.

Crash bars/highway bars are often used to mount extra pegs, lights etc.

>>16678289
>>16678295
Oh, I see.

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wat

>>16675413
You'll be faster next time, and you get to spend the money you saved on dank memes.

>>16678295
>it's actually lighter and more powerful
>2kg and 2 hp

SUCH SPEED
MUCH AGILE

>>16678311
>>/reddit.com/

>>16678291
Needs 1 extra grip on the top or bottom or I'll have anxiety over every bump I go over.

>>16678317
>>>the fuck /out/

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It's a good mount guys don't worry.

>>16678333
that will not hold

>>16678333
what if it rains?

>>16676408
They replicate the vintage British motorcycle experience. Avoid. The W800 poster is right. Many collectors of older Britbikes also own W800s for that BSA style without the grenade BSA drivetrain.

Vintage British motorcycle engineering is so bad is makes vintage Harley engineering look fucking wonderful by comparison.

>>16678328
I'm still jealous

>>16676408
>>16678358
>vintage British motorcycle engineering
BONUS: Assembled predominantly by Indians.

Very cool, but I definitely wouldn't own one as my only bike/transport.

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ALL AROUND ME ARE FAMILIAR FACES
WORN OUT PLACES

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>>16678248

>>16678369
again?
Watchu doin mane?

>>16678333
what if you want to shoot someone to your right?

>>16676544
Reminder that batteries are basically just groups of capacitors.

>>16676495
Enfields ARE easy to work on, which is key to their third world success. If you aren't afraid to spin a wrench you can find plenty of info online to keep yours running.

Just remember classic Britbikes were designed for mechanically inclined owners who spent long dreary Bongistan winters doing periodic maintenance.

If I had to choose between an Enfield and Hyosung, I'd hold my nose and get the Enfield.

>>16678376
make a uturn

>>16678342
>what if it rains?

That's his sacrificial rain pistol. Quality weapons like Hi-Points go in the gun safe during inclement weather.

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>>16678398
who the fuck cares I wanted to know what do you use to keep your phone dry

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>>16678328
>fz-09
I don't remember them looking like that

>>16678402
Your pocket

>>16678399
What pants? I don't have riding pants

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>>16678410
2016 had black forks and I added some stickers.

>>16678423
I see it now. The stock photos make it look so fat.

>>16678422
Dainese one piece. What are (You) riding currently?

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>>16678436
Meme machine currently. Thinking of selling it, picking up an FZR 750 Genesis and pocketing the $1k or so

>>16678269
I know no one here likes it, but I too own a KLE and yours just gave me a boner. Stunning bro

>>16678445
I rode an r3 a few weeks ago. Absolutely loved it. My gf just passed the msf so I'd like to add one to the stable when possible. Was riding with some guys in the twisties and the r3 was leading the pack. We could pass on the straights if we wanted obviously but he wasn't slowing anyone down in the corners. On stock tires too.

>>16678459
Yeah it's not a terrible bike, I just want something more usable for trips honestly

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>>16678453
Thanks m8!
Post yours

>>16678466
Fz6 would serve well. I want one for commuting. They've gotten pretty darn cheap.

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neat

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>>16678373
Replacing carb boots
Replacing a T pipe on the carb I broke and glued with loctite
Replacing throttle cables that are frayed to all hell
Patching the fairings with garbon fiber
See if I can figure out why the clocks won't light up
Creating a crankcase guard that doesn't look like absolute shit

All minor and fun stuff really.

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>>16678248

>>16678502
Nah man I want an early 90's FZR or an early model r1

>>16678520
damn thats a nice trials bike.
Its a shame my Beta is gone