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

>>16681968
You should replace it every time but I can't imagine using it twice would be bad. Still seems like a hassle.
Sounds like you're stuck to me m8. Get a KTM.

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>>16682004
SV anon pls.

>>16682004
what is wrong with keith code's advice?

>>16682001
Vinales used only fresh tires to make those times. Not race simulations.
At least that's what Rossi said the second day of tests.

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I'm going to buy a new CB500F and there's nothing you can do about it poor peasants.

>>16682024
We can't but you could, starting from not being a fucking dumb frogposter.

>>16682024
Not just slow and boring, but also costly!

>>16682023
https://motomatters.com/analysis/2017/02/12/crunching_the_numbers_what_the_sepang.html

vinales had the second best race pace (behind marquez) at sepang too, so it only being the 2nd day of the phillip island test makes no sense.

He has very strong race pace in the bag, yeah he set the headline laps on flyers but they mostly do.

>>16682032
>but they mostly do.
Not Rossi, it was in the news you posted. Also Vinales probably got a ready package while they left all the real testing to Rossi.

>>16682036
rossi didn't set any headline times.

My point is even if you're going to say, nah vinales only set his really REALLY fast laps on flyers it doesn't really matter because his race pace is excellent too.

This year is gonna be marquez vs maverick.

>>16682048
Nah it'll be Rossi v Marquez like the past years. Vinales is great but not his first year on his Yamaha.

Lorenzo is just out of the equation now.

>>16682013
Nothing, it's good advice

Favourite motovlogger?
Motovlogger you hate?

>>16682084
That dude that has the street legal H2R and CROSSTRAINING.
YammieNoob is the definition of cancer.

I don't watch motovloggers though.

I really like the look of classic sports bikes from the 90s.

>>16682084
>Favorite
None
>Hate
Almost all of them except Baron von grumble

>>16682013
some of it is good advice, a lot of it is just stuff that's gonna throw you further off the actual scent, like him talking about needing to have 60% of your weight on the back tyre, getting all of your braking done before entering a corner, his thing about "once the throttle is opened it is smoothly rolled on" is the bane of track instructors nightmares from how many problems it causes (hence the OP webm showing maintenance throttle, a period inbetween accelerating and braking where the throttle is opened to stop deceleration but the bike is not acceleration as all your available grip is being used to turn the bike ).

>>16682048
>This year is gonna be marquez vs maverick
Lmao
Yeah, tell us more about how much you love spanish cock please.

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>>16682113
>the bike is not acceleration

>>16682084
I hate Snowcat, he's a huge disrespectful faggot with double standards.
Don't really like anyone.

>>16682124
What's that, a biker mice?

>>16682127
>this

Snowcat is a faggot. DoItWithDan is okay.

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>>16682116
I don't really need to convince you now.

I just want you to remember this post and have this image of a silver mario mannequin involuntarily pop into your head when it comes true.

>>16682087
>YammieNoob
is he still giving up on riding? Last I saw he crashed once on some gravel and wanted to stop.

That, coming from the retard that said it's his rule of thumb to double the suggested speeds on corners and was only riding for 2 years.

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>Aprilia engine
>Hub steering
>Machined all by one dude
pretty impressive tbqhwy famalam

http://www.bikeexif.com/hub-center-steering-motorcycle

>>16682135
He bought an fz09 after he crashed the Daytona, now he wants to sell the FZ also because apparently he's too good for the bike lmao

>>16682135
No Yammie just bought another Daytona so I doubt he is giving up. Maybe this time he won't go head butting boulders

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>>16682135
>man who had never gotten his knee down ever giving advice saying you can't get your knee down without it being way 2 fast and unsafe
>eats shit on literally a 30 degree angle bend

https://youtu.be/-ngusODMCsY?t=65

Always the shittest riders who are always so sure of what everyone else can and can't do no?

>>16682149
Expected nothing less from a 20-something balding manlet

CBR250R or Memeja250R?
>will be used daily from home to work and vice versa
>shitty traffic, will have to weave through most of the time
>I'm poor so I want one with the best mileage

>>16682162
Older model ninja

>>16682162
hayabusa

>>16682162
Zx14r turbo, busa turbo, or a ninja h2. Nothing else is worth your time

>>16682168
Why is that? I noticed that the Ninja 250SL is so cheap, just a bit over the CBR250R meanwhile a 2014 Ninja 250 costs around 30% more than the SL.
>>16682171
>>16682175
I think I would much rather go for a Stevens 620. Thoughts?

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>>16682180
Nah but for real just get which ever is cheaper and you like enough to ride daily. It's up to you, baby

>>16682180
Two cylinders are better then one.

Also I mean older than that. Get a pre 2007 one. The after market is huge, there a million of them out there for parts and they're cheap at shit

>>16682191
Oh right, see how much of an idiot I am at bikes - I have a lot of issues with old bikes, primarily I'm new to the whole scene, I do not know anyone reliable enough to ask, and of course I don't know shit about maintenance.
>>16682188
Hmm, 250SL it is then, despite not being cheaper, always loved how Ninjas looked, all reviews pretty much say the same thing about the CBR either way. I'll come back in a year lads.

>>16682211
A ten year old ninja is not that old, and the older one is a little bit more powerful than the new one which helps because neither makes much power.

Plus they're dirt simple, you'll be fine with either

>filtering
>get stuck behind a big wide white van

I just stayed behind it like a cuck instead of going past it.

Probably could have made it but was scared my mirrors would hit his

I am such a cuck.

>>16682234
cuck cuck cukck uckc cuckc cickkcuckuccuick cjccukcukcuckcuckuckcuckcuck

Is Muc off Endurance chain lube the best?

>seems to last forever
>rain doesnt do anything to it
>massive can of the stuff

Guess who's riding a bicycle for the next ten weeks? Apparently if you get three fines in a year it doesn't expire and it's okay for them to take however long they want (in my case 9 months) until they announce the temp ban. At least my fat ass gets some much overdue exercise.

>>16682234
Just pass on the right.

>>16682245
see >>16682235

>>16682237
Depends what bike it's for.

>off-road
Spray on chain lube

>road
Chain wax

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Judging by this shitty photoshop job, Should I paint my bash plate + footpegs black?

>bike doesn't indicate right
>sometimes doesn't indicate left
>figure it's the switch
>get home early
>shit weather, dad still at work
>get to work anyway
>unscrew switch assembly screws
>no room to seperate halves
>remove bar end, slip grip halfway off handlebar
>choke cable in the way, have to remove it
>which means removing the tank
>remove tank
>remove choke cable
>clean indicator switch contacts
>spray some WD 40 on
>put everything back together
>works flawlessly
Aww yiss. First time I fixed something on the bike all on my own without dad's aid (ignoring shit like removing plastics and luggage rack). I could do with a decent set of socket wrenches though.

>check indicators before putting everything back together
>switch assembly still seperated
>works
>grab assembly
>HOOOOOONK
>almost die of a heart attack
And this is why you switch the ignition off when you're done.

>>16682247
At least I have a bike. :^)

>>16682275
Glad you figured it out, I remember you asking about it. And lol@honk

>>16682272
You could paint footpegs but bash plate looks kinda shit in black, i'd leave it

>>16682272
No

>>16682272
Same answer as last time, I think it looks good in black

>>16682246
thats what I always do, I drive on the left here.

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>>16682272
Absolutely better in black, will look much better irl.

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Any brits here?
I'm starting to consider getting a bike (probably won't go through with it for a few more years) and I'm looking at the different licences and I'm not sure how to interpret the wording for the A2 Category.
What does it mean by "bike mustn’t be derived from vehicle more than twice its power"

Also, this might sound a bit silly, but would getting an A2 licence mean I can drive vehicles that come under the AM and A1 categories?

>>16682337
It means that restricting a 96+ hp bike to 48 will not make it A2 legal. So you can't get a busa, restrict it and ride as a total noob.
Yes, A2 includes AM and A1.

>>16682337
>bike mustn't be derived from vehicle more than twice it's power
If the bike originally had over 70kw you can't ride it, basically. If it had 70kw you could get it restricted.

You can ride anything from the lower tiers.

>>16682012
oh my god what

>>16682333
Then pass on the right. Duh.

Cant choose another bike uprgrading from gs500?
SV1000
GSX600R
ZX6R
R6
CBR600 F4
ZX6R

Year 2001-2004. Should be with fuel incection, What bike is best bike, main consurne is maintance and handling. I will be keeping the gs500.

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>>16681968
I've run 15/44 and 13/44 on mine. 15/44 is just about perfect for dual sporting IMO but you'll have to work it a lot harder on the really slow trails. 13/44 is great for the really tight trails but annoying for road riding because pretty much anything above 45mph gets quite revvy.

>>16682379
I wouldn't mind riding an f4i. The community that owns them has nothing but good things to say

>>16682379
IIRC not all those bikes were fuel injected for all of those years. I think the GSXR600, R6 and ZX6R got EFI in 03. Also make sure you look for the F4i (2001+), not the normal F4 which is carbed.

All the japanese 600 supersports are pretty comparable in quality and performance. Not sure about the SV1000. They're all pretty low maintenance too. The F4i seems to be the most popular bike from that generation and has tons of aftermarket. What I did when looking to buy a supersport was just search through craigslist for any and all of them and just pick up whichever I was able to find a good deal on first.

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>>16682400
>nothing but good things to say
They're not very comfortable.

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>>16682379
But why? 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.

>>16682418
But the DR-Z400S is objectively the best bike for any level rider.

>>16682423
Except beginners.

>>16682411
Interesting, how's the handling? I know they're reliable as shit, but didn't assume that considering the mileage you see on them as well as the fact that they're not supersport or rr

Would a Grom be a good first bike?

>>16682418
GS500 is slow as fuck. Thats why. Its good in the city, but not so good on the country and highways.

>>16682433
If you don't have displacement restrictions, it's not a good first bike.

>>16682433
See >>16682418

>>16682438
You are on /dbt/, ergo you are either a nobike or a beginner. In any case, the GS500 is the best choice.

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>>16682305
>>16682308
>>16682325
>>16682334
Thanks lads!
So thats 2 Yes an 2 No.
Maybe I'll do as >>16682305 said and paint the footpegs first to see how it looks.
I will think it and probably paint it next weekend.

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>>16682433
no

>>16682379
gsx-r750

>>16682445
this is true, even if you have a bike, you're actually a nobike according to /dbt/

>>16682432
Handles well IMO but I haven't ridden other sport bikes to compare it to so I can't say much.
>not supersport
It really is/was a supersport tho. It's competitive with all the other supersports of its time, just without as many Rs in its name.

>>16682379
id go for the 600s ive ridden and SV1000 and it was great, however it was fully modded. the stock suspension on SVs kinda suck.
But that 1000cc vtwin is so nice.
you cant really go wrong with either of those bikes.
test ride them and find the one you like the most/get a better deal

>>16682457
Neat. Was it body position or audiences that made it not comfy?

>>16682467
>Audiences
Suspension. My phone sucks

So /dbt/ my brakes squeak. I'm considering sanding the pads and scotch-brite-ing the rotor.

Is this not recommended

Also when I remove the caliper if the piston extends how do I go about pushing it back. I imagine I shouldn't push on the pad directly

>>16682477
Just give the pads and discs a quick once-over with WD 40 and all the squeaking will be gone.
t. totally not a skeleton

>>16682477
Take a c clamp and press it in with that. Make sure you leave the master cylinder open and watch for spillover.

Also don't be a pleb, just buy new pads and rotors. They're cheap.

>>16682477
Try smearing some copper grease on the back of the brake pads before doing anything drastic. You might even be able to get some anti-squeal shims for your specific caliper

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>>16682467
Its seat is pretty hard which is somewhat uncomfortable, but it's pretty wide which means it doesn't actually make me as sore after hours of riding like my other bikes do.
Also I have literally 0 prior experiences with clipons or any bikes that make me lean forward at all. Just not used to it yet (have barely ridden it so far because I'm not going to insure multiple bikes during winter when I barely get to ride) or maybe I'm just not cut out for sportbikes. I know the forward lean is slightly less than other supersports but it's still infinitely more than my other bikes on which I sit completely upright. I think higher pegs on this bike might actually help with the comfort because it would help me support my body with my knees.

>>16682472
Also suspension is a bit harsher than my hellaplush dual sports but not too big of a deal.

>>16682477
Reminder to ignore all advice on /dbt/, especially about potentially life-threatening stuff, ESPECIALLY from kit kuck.
That includes this post.

>>16682486
>They're cheap.
rotors are like $100 each at a minimoum tho

>>16682445
>You are on /dbt/, ergo you are either a nobike or a beginner
Some of the people here have been posting here for almost a decade. We ain't beginners m9.

>>16682502
I've been posting on 4chan for a decade and I'm still a newfag. Being a beginner works the same way.
Go climb a fountain, knucklehead.

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>>16682433
No, get an R3.

>>16682507
>muh sekrit klub tier 2008 /b/ meems

>>16682502
>im basically pro
said every shit rider out there. be humble brother

>>16682510

>recalled

>>16682477
Squeking brakes usually means the calipers aren't retracting the pads all the way. Take the caliper apart then grease the slides and clean the pistons.

Is it normal to have your balls hurt after 3 hours of riding?

I fapped a lot lately, maybe it's just that.

>>16682510
How come your swingarm is leaking oil?

>>16682534
What bike?

>>16682497
Cool man, well enjoy the new bike.

>>16682501
I doubt it. Then buy new pads

>>16682540
SV. Seat is too wide for me, probably.

>>16682534
>is it normal to have your balls hurt

No.

>>16682548
Could be too narrow as well. But after 3 hours your balls definitely shouldn't be hurting.
Oh, also check that your pants aren't riding up into your crotch.

>>16682559
>>16682553
Maybe I've been too close to the tank.
I'll do some other medium distance trip and see how it goes.

Just test drove the Ducati Scrambler (sixty2), and loved how it drove. Was so torquey, quiet and smooth. The handlebars were so god damn far apart, it was unnerving. Any other bikes like this out there? Or are all bikes this good once you reach a certain price range (I drive a $2k bike right now...)

>>16682571
Just check how you're hanging. If you sit on them, yes it's going to hurt a lot.
I have to adjust my crown jewels before getting on a bike, because in the normal position it's going to hurt.

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>>16682518
I didn't even imply that.
I consider myself right around the arrow for "Slope of Enlightenment.

>>16682576
No, I wasn't sitting on them, I always adjust my balls before sitting on the bike already.
Maybe I sit with the back too straight? Do I have to bend it a bit?
It's strange because everyone says sportbikes are not comfortable but I feel like a forward position is more comfortable for riding since more of your weight is on the arms and the back has to work less. I'm really curious to test ride a sportbike.

>>16682588
>Maybe I sit with the back too straight?
That should lift weight of your balls, not extra weight on it.

Your back should be strong enough to keep you upright, your arms get tired.

>>16682588
>more of your weight is on the arms and the back has to work less
This is absolutely horrible. You're supposed to hold onto the bike with your legs and support your weight with your back. No weight at all should be on your hands.
Back gets sore/tired? Go do some deadlifts or get a comfier bike.

>>16682588
Actually you should put as little weight as possible on the arms to avoid making unwanted steering input. Therefore your back will have to work HARDER in a forward riding position.

>>16682587
sorry i wasnt calling you specifically a shit rider, just people in general

>>16682600
In my experience anyone that has stuck with riding for more than 2-3 years and isn't a real stereotypical weekend warrior type they're at least competent. There are plenty of people outside of that category though yeah.

>>16682587
Yeah no, you're most likely still left of Mt. Stupid.

>>16682594
>That should lift weight of your balls, not extra weight on it.
>Your back should be strong enough to keep you upright, your arms get tired.
It's actually the opposite for both for me.
If I seat straight the ball are more on touch with the seat.
My arms never get tired.
>>16682597
I see. I already hold on the bike with the knees but I feel like a more forward riding position is more comfortable.
>>16682598
Makes sense. I might have back problems, though, that's why an upright position is harmful.

If only I knew someone with a sportbike.

>>16682617
I'm not sure martians are allowed to ride bikes on Earth, alien.

>>16682610
I was definitely on top of Mt. Stupid when I had my 250. I would scrape pegs on that thing every day and go way too fast on roads I'd never ridden.
Valley of Despair was about two years ago on my DRZ, when I had a couple close calls and learned my limits, but at that time I was super depressed and didn't even care if I crashed so I would get drunk and hoon recklessly around the city even though I knew I was shit. I'm both more skilled and less reckless now.

>>16682617
>I feel like a more forward riding position is more comfortable
You're just ignorant mate. Spend some time on an actually comfy bike that actually fits you and you will change your mind, specifically something where you can sit straight up and down without the need to support yourself in any direction. I am specifically talking about daily/travel riding. Sportbike is definitely "comfy" for spirited twisties if you know what I'm trying to say.

>>16682628
Nah you probably just went to the left when you had your "despair" phase and ended up in the origin point of that diagram.

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>>16682004
>been riding for 20k+ miles
>STILL can't get even close to this low

why live

>>16682636
Maybe, that would make me a pretty special snowflake which is cool I guess.

>>16682660
>been riding for two years
>can't get as low as a top 1% rider on a top 1% bike on a prepped track
Don't sweat it bruv.

>>16682660
I mean if you want to kill yourself then do it by leaning hard and lowsiding off a cliff

Then at least you can say you've gotten lower than him.

>>16682660
>tfw been riding 4 years and almost 70k miles
>still only get knee down on track occasionally and still not good
A little scared desu but it has kept me from crashing for 3 years, still get fast enough in twisties to have fun

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Would you a Bautista?

I kind of want to get a KLE 500.

Redpill me on them pls

>>16682084
I like BvG and RJ. Missenden Flyer is alright too.

the rest is cancer.

>>16682820
They have the engine from the GS 500.
That makes them the best offroad beginner bike. Get one!

>>16682827
I'm no beginner though.

>>16682829
Then get a strom or a g650x

>>16682820
It's a klr with a boring ass weak engine,
they're not great on road and they're shit off road and they don't have the meme status of the klr.

They also sound like complete shit.

>>16682829
See >>16682445

>>16682004
Cant remember if I asked this already, but I can get a mint 79 gl1000 for 400 bucks with a shop manual and all service records.

However, I've never ridden before. I plan on taking all the courses so I dont kill myself too soon, but is the bike itself too big & heavy?

Someone talk me out of this

>>16682518
Nobut if you've done about 10,000 miles and know how to maintain a bike you're obviously not a fucking beginner you retard.

>>16682842
Yes
That is a grampabike
Post photos
>If it's the b4 carbed cop it, strip it to the frame and make a bitching dragbike

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>>16682130
are you telling me you aren't down with the rat fink?

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>>16682851
why are you so angry? no one ever mentioned you, you sound like a very defensive no-bike

>>16682502
>post count on 4chan = riding skills

lol

also /o/ has only existed for about a decade and you haven't been here anywhere near that long

>>16682827
>kawasaki
>has engine from suzuki

>>16682628
>I would get drunk and hoon recklessly around the city
why are tripfags so dumb and gay

>>16682997
4chan is 14 years old this year.

>>16683005
Shit I dun goofd. How the fuck did I think that?

>>16683006
and /o/ didn't exist then...

>>16683016
>me in charge of reading
Time to go to bed.

>>16683013
both are 47 hp p-twin

basically the same engine

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>>16682628
>drunk and hoon
>im better
>Does cocaine and rides
Sure mt.stupid.

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do you guys think the Ducati scrambler is reliable as a daily?

>>16683081
yes, inb4 nobikes complaining about service intervals on bikes they don't on

also does that guy think women don't feel the same thing as passengers?

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>>16682820
Do it!
Its a great machine.

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Of course it's pointless asking here, but has any of you ever tried a hub centre steered motorbike? Is it better?
Also, why don't they use a direct steering, like a normal suspension but without the oil inside? Wouldn't it be more direct, hence eliminating the downside of such design?

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>>16683251
Hub center is used to eliminate the change is steering that comes with fork compression
And it looks cool as fuck

>>16683251
It is meant to mitigate weight transfer and suspension movement during acceleration and braking. That's part of the reason why BMW uses that kind of surgeon for their r and k series of bikes.

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>just notice bike has a steering lock
>put key in and turn it
>it just snaps back, not locked
>try again
>it locks
Cool right?
>put key back in to unlock
>it doesn't move
>frantically twist and wiggle key for 5 minutes
>panic.jpg
What do?

>>16683277
Just wiggle it a bit

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>>16683081
This guy would lose his mind if he watched Golden Boy.

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>>16683271
They used to use the paralever system, they've removed it with the new models.

>>16683277
>What do?
Move handlebars

>>16683271
>>16683265
I know what it is, I was asking if any of you actually rode one and could tell how good it is. Also, can't they keep the same suspension setting but steer with unloaded telescopic steering rods instead of that steering mechanism?

>>16683298
Then you basically have the paralever system. The telescopic tube is just filled with oil no springs, the suspension is underneath the tank.

>>16683277
You have to move the handlebars first towards straight position.

>>16683296
I'm pretty sure the GS and k1600 and k1300 all use paralever

>>16683298
>>16683251
If it were better don't you think they would use it in MotoGP?

>>16683326
The K series uses a slightly different system, but basically yes.
With the new GS and the K1600 you can't really see the system any more though.

>>16683356
Well tbqh it's not nearly as aesthetic as upside down ohlins or hub centric.

>>16682379
Gsxr750 you cuck. Why unless your racing and need to be in the 600cc class would you not get a 750?

>>16683394
Muh insurance

Gsxr750 is badass though

>be driving home from work
>see a guy on a CB500X "dancing" on his bike

Who of you fuckers was that?

Paycheck came in today.

Should I buy a new pair of gloves for summer or get myself a nice textile jacket?

>>16683409
Is it even that much different? I brought the 2017 gsxr750 after riding the 600 and 750 back to back. Price difference between them new was so minimal yet the ride was so much better on the 750.

I'd be kicking myself if I wanted got a smaller engine just to save $5 a month on insurance

>>16683420
I bounce around on my V-Stronk and DR650 from time to time out of boredom, happiness, and/or Fukken gr8 tunes m8.

>>16683426
Save your paychecks until your in a position where you don't have to worry about spending a couple hundred dollars

>>16683433
Looked like he had some gr8 tunes on, made me laugh.

I do the same, just never saw someone do it.

>>16683432
Depends on your age my dude.

It can be anywhere from 5 bucks, to hundreds a year.

>>16683290
This did not work
>>16683296
>>16683322
>move handle bars
But they're locked? It wont move.

is Frank Thomas any good?

>>16683456
>But they're locked? It wont move.
You should be able to wiggle them a bit. I still have like 5cm of movement when it's on lock. Have to turn it a bit straight before I can unlock them.

>>16683456
Just ride in a circle for eternity

>>16683456
Try moving the bars so there's weight off the lock, like when you're doing that with a steering wheel lock when starting a car.

>>16683456
The key is to raise/put a little forward/upward pressure on the bar as you attempt to unlock it. It has probably been a while since the lock was lubricated last, so put a little graphite or other dry spray lubricant on the key and run it in and out a few times.

>>16683456
>But they're locked? It wont move.
Just a little bit, retard.
Have you never driven a car or ridden a bike? Jesus.

Can't wait to go ride with the supermotos sunday! Get to swap with my friend and ride his 690smc everytime we go out.

>>16683463
Made me laugh. Upboated!

>>16683409
Good idea.

>>16683462
>>16683465
>>16683468
Got it thanks.
I'm retarded.
>>16683471
Dont b so upset.
>>16683463
At least I could have gotten rid of my chicken strips.

>>16683488
>At least I could have gotten rid of my chicken strips
On the right side anyway

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>>16683488
>At least I could have gotten rid of my chicken strips.

>>16683488
Glad you got it; unmitigated panic does funny things to your intelligence.

>people mention CX500
>browse CL because why not
>Harley dealers spamming the non-dealer side
>scroll more
>find this
https://desmoines.craigslist.org/mcy/6007329099.html
Why.

>>16683488
How do you plan not to kill yourself when riding if you're this retarded?

>>16683443
I'm 24, it's cheap. What's the main insurance company's in the usa? I'd be curious how much you guys get ripped off

>>16683503
I thought for sure I just fucked the lock
and that bike looks like some transformer/platypus mutation.

>>16683506
>It takes a minute to learn new things
Wow. Such suprise.
>>16683499
Not enough twisties in TX m8

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>>16683503
As a former cx500 owner, this hurts me.

>>16683510
>main US insurers
In no particular order...
AAA, Progressive, USAA, Farmers, GEICO, State Farm, Allstate, etc.

>>16683519
I'm not even into those bikes but the hipsters here ruin everything.

>>16683510
Not sure, I'm 21 with a not great record and liability is 70 a year for my vt700

>>16683503
>scoot back too far
>hit big bump
>rear tire fukts ur boipucci

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>>16683531
This is the sad facts of life.

>>16683538
>be looking out window at V-Stronk
>just finished meal
>sipping water
>catch your message out of corner of my eye
>nearly spit water everywhere

>>16682012
I bet Rossi tapped those pussys raw

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what does /dbt/ think? https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy/6007750647.html
> bike turns over
> no title
> cheap

>>16683542
Ah well. That's part of the reason I GTFO Des Moines and into the countryside every chance I get. Speaking of, time to go piss and get back on the road. Doing this Dragoon Trail thing.

>>16683551
Hane would probably get pregnant by the time he got his suit off. Chicks that vapid are hyperfertile.

>>16683554
>no title
Its stolen. You get pulled over and you're in possession of stolen property

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>>16683554
>Working on a v4 carbs
Fuck that. I've done two carbs in a bona v twin and it's lame. I don't want to double that.

>>16683556
It was a really fun bike to rip around on the Oregon farms and hill country.
>Spooked baiku

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>>16683551
Rossi all about that WLF life.

>>16683564
>implying you can't get it titled

>>16683564
http://www.dmv.org/articles/how-to-replace-a-lost-motorcycle-title/

"Many state departments of transportation require a mandatory waiting period before they will issue a replacement title. This time allow the state an opportunity to ensure that the information on the application is accurate and the motorcycle isn’t a stolen vehicle."

My concern is this costing thousands of dollars and/or forcing me to wait 6-12 months without riding on street.. Anyone with experience getting a new title?

>>16683564
>what is a VIN check

>>16683577
>implying it's worth the effort
Ride it like you stole it nigga

>>16683515
>have three people explaining you something
>still not get it
>hurr I'm so smart I only need one minute to lear things!
Ok.

>>16683582
I've done it. In my state it didn't cost much but I did wait about 2 months. Do a vin check before you buy it to check if it's been reported stolen.

>>16683595
>didn't know something
>someone explains I
>learn
Again, wow.

>>16683573
Wait, is that really what WLF means on his suit?

>>16683608
Something about vaginas

>>16683608
viva la figa, "figa" is italian slang for pussy

>>16683602
Yeah, I was the one who explained it, I would know.
>>16683623
>>16683613
Grazie al cazzo, è quello che ho chiesto. Pensavo fosse la sigla di roba per moto o chessò.

>>16683640
Fuck off

>>16683655
Shut up, retard.

>>16683694
Fuck you faggot go back to mexico pablo

>>16683706
Go back to suckling your daughters tits, trump

>>16683706
>says the immigrant

>>16683533
>>16683528
What!!!! Just did a quote online with progressive. Basic cover was 250$ which after converting was around the same. But didn't cover nearly anything. The next step up was $5,500 which covered the same as my insurance does and I pay $300 USD....

Is it because America has compulsory insurance that they blindly rip you off? I don't understand. I got 3 quotes on the day when I purchased my bike and all were within $50 of each other so I just paid for the cheapest. $300 for a years insurance on a $12,500 bike didn't make me think twice.

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Yammie noob sure can do some sick leans.

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>>16683747
Not enough to stay on the road though, he swan dived into a boulder

>>16683746
Nigger what kind of third world country doesn't have compulsory insurance?

Actually Murrica has a shit system whit low as fuck coverage on basic insurance that won't even cover your vehicle if some nigger hits you.

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>>16683640

>>16683777
No, I don't.
Is that a facebook filename?
>>16683770
He managed to hit the only obstacle on a 10km road.
He keeps saying he does track days and rides the twisties but somehow we never saw him doing any of that. Motovloggers are the tripfags of youtube.

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>>16683817
Yeah fuck tripfags

Fascim is P. cool

>>16683845
Nice helmet, shit colour, should have gotten an all white or black one.

>>16683640
>Cretin who can't into 2t almost lock himself out of his bike
Can't wait for you to be the next statistic

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>>16683845
what

>>16683747
Ho do you even managed to be that shit
Even when i was running deliveries i had less strips

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>>16683898
Joudan desu~

>>16683883
Fuck you nigger, gunmetal is superior

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Race reps only.

>>16683940
Please cease posting cz, I'm poor and jealous

>>16683892
What are you on about?
>>16683906
He claimed it's because of "acceleration". Top kek.
>>16683920
Sure, if you're 12 years old.

>>16683845
Post sister or fuck off CJ

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>>16683956
I'm not CJ you nigger
He hasn't even posted in a day or two, maybe he died

>>16683940
>gunfreaks are so intelligent they can't even flip a picture

>>16683962
Post sister or fuck off other R3fag

>>16683947
Sorry only picture I had of helmet : )

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Cleaning up my truck to sell so i can buy gear, pay for a class and get my first bike soon. Anyways heres my friends brother https://www.gofundme com/jerry-hamm-hit-and-run-accident they have a pic of him in gear but im not sure how often he wears it and if he was wearing it at the time. Anyways ill report back when i get my first bike.

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>>16683970
Don't talk to Indian anon that way

>>16683976
Ok, here's both of them and in one image, you're only gonna get my smug face though :^)

>>16683987
Okay now post your sister's girlpucci

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I'll be posting some glorious SC50

>Was thinking about streaming Dust To Glory tonight for /dbt/
>Can't find any good torrents of it
Welp

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>>16684018

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>>16684018
>>16684028
das a nice bike

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>>16684028

>>16684039
thanks man
she is still pretty much unmolested,
Modifications are:
-Remus Revolution Titanium exhaust
-Shorter Numberplate holder
-Steering dampener
-Braided brake lines
-rear seat cover

>>16684039
>going to mickie d's low key

Btw, their attempt to replace the Southern Style chicken biscuit with the McChicken sucks

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>>16684062
>mcdicks
Nah that's a 7/11

>>16684073
misread the post in front, my b

>>16684018
Looks amazing. Nice photo too.

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>>16684061

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>>16684084

>>16684079
thank you, I'll try to keep her clean and spotless as long as I'm riding the bike on the street.
Got a second set of fairing and a second exhaust to do trackdays and hobby races. Not that this bike is competitive in any way, due to its relatively low power for a 1000cc bike compared to modern bikes. But than again I'm neither lol

>>16684061
completely forgot the painted and polished wheels. The main reason why I bought the bike back then.

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>>16684122

>>16684039
what happened to your lower fairing?

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Opinions on the Fz-07?

>>16684169
Its a good bike. The suspension is iffy on the fz07 and fz09 but the 07 is a great beginner bike or second bike

>>16684169
Would ride, but would rather have an sv650. They're really short though

>>16684169
ok meme

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>>16684169
Nice all rounder and do everything bike.
If you ride two up or with a lot of luggage often and fast you will probably notice that the rear suspension is not damped enough. Not a problem riding solo though.
Not the overall best sound but does okay.
Good milage.
You can be pretty fast with it and theres really no big fault.
Rode the bike a few thousand km ask me anything.

>>16684216
I've read that the Fz-09 has a snatchy throttle, does the Fz-07 have the same problem?

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>>16684169
>>16684216

>>16684169
meme tier squid bike

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>>16684229
I don't remember that. I'd say it does not have this problem

>>16684237
Holy buzzwords anon

>>16684229
I don't think so. I talked to a guy that put an R6 throttle on it so it doesn't have to travel as far for acceleration.

>>16684242
did you ever feel like you needed to upgrade the suspension or is it decent enough for street riding?

>>16684245
cucked squid shit bike

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>>16684258
> is it decent enough for street riding
It is hard to write something without letting the suspension sound bad.
In short:
No it is more than decent for solo riding
Long:
It still is a middle class bike and for what you pay it is very good. Sure a street triple that costs almost twice as much is better but thats not the point here. With some sticky tires you can easily ride the ire to the edge without ever having a bad feeling. Even with all my luggage >>16684230 I could easily anger big bikes. Sure the back was hanging a bit but still absolutely predictable. It is a lot better that this probably sounds now. Still from my point of view no need necessarily upgrade the suspension even for fast street riding

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>>16684294

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>>16684308

>>16684308
>>16684318
nice webms

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>>16684294
thanks, I'm trying to decide between an Fz-07 and the new Ninja 650

>>16684308
approximately how old are the houses here?

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1st time its been warm enough to go for a real ride in months.

everyone is out on their bikes

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>>16684327
Its an old village somewhere up in the mountains in italy. Some of the base walls might be easily 150 years or older. But I ain't no expert.
Just a few kilometers from me Is a house thats is by far older than the USA. Its from the year 1517

>>16684321
thanks

>>16684352
Are tight little alleyways like that common?

>>16684357
Yeah. Most of yurop is ancient

>>16684325

I have Kawasaki for getting rid of the side mounted shock on the Ninja 650.

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>>16684357
In italy? absolutely yes. Thats the reason cars like the Fiat panda are so common there.No way to fit a big car trough there
Though in bigger citys the streets are also bigger

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>>16684371
whoops thought this was a different webm

>>16684362
Been invited to go on a bike trip from austria to the tip of africa, not sure if I want to do that or a Thailand bike trip this summer.
>>16684378
Are you italian?

>>16684383
I want to do Southeast Asia on shit bikes. Badly.

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>>16684378

>>16684383
nope, I'm not an italian and also don't live there. I just like to ride in italy

>>16684392
Sorry I meant vietnam, not thailand. Too much shemale porn I guess. Maybe dip into Laos or something.

>>16684403
I'd be down, my goal is to do that.

>>16684411
I was going to go with my roommate, then he bought a ticket to london last summer, broke his leg lowsiding a few days before, and his ticket couldn't get refunded, has to use it within a year or it expires.

Now he really wants to do a europe bike trip because he already has the ticket.

>>16684425
Man that's rough. Nice thug. Tickets to nam are like 450 one way, not bad

>>16682004
How am I supposed to get a license without a motorcycle if I need to learn how to ride on a motorcycle before I can get a license? How do I buy a used bike if I can't even ride it?

>>16684440
yeah it's a lot cheaper so I could make the trip quite a bit longer.

>>16684441
Take an MSF course and they teach you how to ride on the bikes they provide and get your license when you're done with the course

>>16684446
I figured 3 grand could last me a month and a half or two months there and back all in. The bike is only like 2-300 too

>>16684450
you have any specific route in mind?

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>>16684441
>Buy shitbike
>Learn to ride shitbike
Learning offroad is the best anyway

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>>16684169

>>16684441
Don't need a license to ride on private property

>>16684452
If I were to do tha it, I'd fly into Hanoi up north, then ride down the ho chi Minh trail down south with a bit staying in the coast to relax and get a suit custom

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>>16684357
>>16684327
What the fuck did you learn in school?
It's pretty common to find places like that here in Italy, or all Europe.

What baffles me is that he was allowed to ride in there, usually traffic is limited or prohibited, for a very good reason.
>>16684371
>Thats the reason cars like the Fiat panda are so common there
Lolno. They're common because they're a cheap city car.
>>16684392
He's obviously either German or Austrian.

>>16684452
>>16684464
Tailored like in top gear for nothing.

>>16684465
You have to think, America is a new country. Or roads and cities arrived in the time of the stagecoach and the car, so our roads are built for it everywhere.

>>16684460
>>16684457
And how the fuck do you ride onto private property from the place where you pick up the bike?
>>16684441
Here you get a temporary permit.

>>16684465
Sorry we didn't cover the size of European alleyways in school.

>>16684487
You get somebody with a license to ride it or transport it in a truck.

Where I live, you do a written exam and get your license with a bunch of restrictions; like you can only ride with other people who have their license, have to go under 60, etc. You can get practice in before the skills test this way. It's not like that wherever you live?

>>16684478
how much is a suit exactly?

>>16684506
I've looked into it, pretty much any style, almost any material, custom made from a bolt of fabric is like 90 to 120 us dollars

>>16684514
Damn, I'd want to get a few. Bright orange suit like in dumb and dumber for $100 would be amazing

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>>16684487

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>>16684478
>You have to think, America is a new country. Or roads and cities arrived in the time of the stagecoach and the car, so our roads are built for it everywhere.
Yes? What does that have to do with someone's knowledge about the rest of the world?
>>16684488
Then you left out 99% of the basics.
Haven't you ever seen a single picture from old towns and cities? Like Venice?
>>16684500
When I had to get the bike I knew no one with a license or a truck.
Here in Italy you get a 6 months permit to do take the exam in which you can ride a bike in the category you apply for on non busy roads (never cared, no one checks) and not on the highway.

>>16684549
sorry, we kind of glossed over the irrelevant countries in school.

>>16684549
Why would we teach someone about something 99 percent of Americans will never experience. If you know you're never going to go there, the odds that you know the things like that is very little

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>>16684549
>Then you left out 99% of the basics.
>Haven't you ever seen a single picture from old towns and cities? Like Venice?
so what. Why hate on someone asking a simple question?

>>16684465
>What baffles me is that he was allowed to ride in there, usually traffic is limited or prohibited, for a very good reason.
sorry dont speak Italian, might have overseen a sign

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>>16684567

>>16684577
How much did all that luggage run you for?

>>16684587
>>16684587
>>16684587
>>16684587

I wanna buy a trail MTB but I'm a 5'10 manlet, tried a Transalp 600 and it was a bit high

>>16683310
I mean without oil, just to transmit the steering motion without opposing the vertical forces

>>16683330
no, maybe they're banned or maybe no manufacturer wants to develople them because it would take a lot of time to catch up with paralevers and eventually show their advantages. The vyrus was to be used in moto 2