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

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1st for our beloved tripfags

Second for r1 is best beginner bike

>>16805162
>not the H2
Can't take a pillion, so you can focus on solo riding skills first.

>>16805100
zx9r has 20 more hp than cbr954

>>16805175
You have that the other way around anon

>954RR
>146bhp@11,050rpm

>ZX9R
>130bhp@10,200rpm

http://www.visordown.com/features/road-tests/road-test-cbr954rr-vs-zx-9r-v-gsx-r1000-v-yzf-r1

>>16805168
>not h2r

>>16805147
This nobiek again

>>16805162
>not supercharged busa
It's easiest to learn when you don't have to use the throttle because peak torque is at idle rpm

>>16805180
Don't be silly, you need to be able to take it on the road. You won't get used to traffic by bumbling around Laguna Seca.

>>16805155
keeno is trap anon

>>16805198
H2R can be road legal with a few simple mods™

>>16805147
>The true progenitor of the sportbike
Gixxers were heavy piles of shit with a strong motor and poor stability before Baba literally defined the sport motorcycle as being ~200kg that was easy to ride in addition to being fast.

Before the 900RR sportbikes were hodgepodges of parts while trying to make as much power as possible. They were still trying to figure out how to make motorcycles handle well. Uncomfortable and unrefined built specifically for a racing class.

With the 900RR and every bike after it they were purpose built and designed from the ground up to shave every gram of weight for the sake of handling while maintaining fit and finish as well as ease of use. It was properly sorted similar to how all modern sportbikes are. Bikes that worked on the street and handled well without being wonky or shit.

Suzuki still hadn't quite gotten it right by the late 90's with the TL1000R.

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>>16805223
>Before 1992 people didn't know how to make motorcycles that handled well

uh huh

you're american aren't you?

>>16805228
we're talking 100+hp bikes here fag. Not scooters.

There is a signficant difference between putting 130hp to the ground and being controllable and putting 40-50hp to the ground.

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>>16805233
>merely pretending to be retarded

yeah this is boring, have fun anon.

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>>16805223
piece of shit suzuki 1100 engine was pig fat and they recycled it until like 2008, and was a kawasaki z900 rip off.

>>16805237
Back then 750cc+ bikes did not handle well. I'm sorry you're too young to know this and somehow think a 250 shitbike is relevant when talking about 750-1000cc sportbikes, but that's not my fault.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKdBiXT97cg
Movie time, dbt. Go watch Mondo Enduro. Tasty adventure awaits.
>ywn push your motorcycle to the absolute limits of its durability

About to buy a chopper (a used one because I don't have the money to buy a new one) thinking about a Yamaha XVS 1100 or Triumph Speedmaster. Both from 2005 and around 30k kilometers. The XVS is more customizable but the SM looks better from the stock. I like the style of both and riding them feels really good but are there any other good options I'm missing? Which one would you prefer?

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CBR is pretty much done. Colour matching for new fairings is in progress.

I need to raise the needles slightly as it's running a little lean below 10,000rpm. Also an exhaust leak at the mid-pipe flange I need to fix. Running pretty much perfectly besides that.

>>16805233
RS250 used the RGV250 engine. There's a few of those that were tuned up to 100hp. A lot of power for such a light bike. An RGV250 with a good tune is a weapon in the twisties.

A friend of mine used to have a worked KR-1S that made 85hp and weighed about 270lbs. Peaky as hell but pretty quick.

>>16805284
>Comparing 2 smokes to 4 strokes

>>16805308
This guy >>16805228 posted a two-stroke. I was responding to >>16805233

>>16805325
Fuck off cuckold

>>16805334
Um?

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>just registered the fz6
>officially hasbike
>weatherforecast shows no more rain

Maybe I'll pick her up today instead of next week, will be gone for next week tho and didn't buy a lock yet

>>16805368
I hope you dont crash

hey /dbt/, i used to lurk here a while ago but haven't come in a bit
anyway, i currently have a bike that hasn't run in about 5 months. I put it away in a garage with a tank full of gas and just left it there, a few days after buying it. it was my first bike.
It was running absolutely fine before being put away. It's a carburated bike (GS500).

Is there anything I should do before trying to start it today? I'm guessing I'll have to charge the battery, but other than that I have absolutely no idea.

Thanks in advance for the help bois

Oh and before anyone asks, the reason i left it unused is because a lot of shit came up in my life just at the moment i bought the bike, and i had a lot of other stuff to spend my time and thoughts on. I've been feeling bad about letting the old girl unused so long, since it was ridden just about every day before I got it... now things have cleared up and it's time to get back in the saddle

>>16805431
Clean carb if it was left with gas in the bowl, and change oil

>>16805441
>Clean carb
i need to take the carbs off then? fuck
>if it was left with gas in the bowl
i don't even know what that means so i guess it was.

>>16805431
You could probably just give it fresh fuel, check the spark plugs, hook a battery up and try starting it. Good chance it'll run fine once the fresh fuel is flowing through. While you probably should think about giving the carbs a clean it's probably not completely necessary.

>>16805461
>give it fresh fuel
i'm sorry i must sound like a retard, but i pretty much am when it comes to engines and shit.
so do you mean putting the fuel thing on "prime" to fill up the carbs, or actually draining the tank and filling it up with new fuel?

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>>16805455
>don't even know what that means
float bowl is where the gas sits in the carb. Old gas leaves residue that plugs the jets
>>16805471
>draining the tank and filling it up with new fuel
do this and mix in some STP/seafoam, see how it runs

>>16805471
>draining the tank and filling it up with new fuel?
This one.

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>find perfect bike
>your price range
>looks exactly like you wanted
>over 300 miles away
>over 600 miles in total
>gas is expensive in your country
>turns out it's a pretty bad deal if you count in the gas money and time

>>16805529
???
seriously, go get the fucking bike. what is 600 miles as a fraction of what you'll do during ownership of the bike?
fuck.
you're lucky enough to have found the bike you want. go get the damn thing, ride it, and fucking well enjoy it, whether you like it or not.

>>16805529
Grab a friend and road trip it dude, don't let that pass you up!

>>16805529
>i commute 1300km/ 800miles on weekends, less than 100€ in fuel

I guess there are only a few countries with gas prices significantly higher than in germany

are scooters allowed itt?
i want a honda ruckus to go around town in but i need the /o/ opinion on them
i'd need to try and get it up to at least 40 mph

>>16805561
There is literally nothing wrong with a scooter

>>16805561
>>>/scoot/
>>>/n/

Apparently indicators/signalling is optional for fuckin car drivers

>approach roundabout
>car is going to exit into the lane I want to get in
>dumb woman driver isn't signalling
>assumed she was going to keep going around the roundabout rather than exit into my lane becaue she isn't using the fucking indicator
>she nearly runs into me
>honks at me


Was I in the wrong? maybe I should have stayed where I was rather than assume, after all I am not a fucking psychic.

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>>16805537
>>16805540
>Grab a friend
i don't have any friends
>>16805559
the thing is that you MUST see it with your very own eyes before you buy it, just like cars. If something will go wrong i will lose quite a bit of money and i will be no longer able to afford a bike.

Other thing is that gas price and other things like transporting it back home cost money which quickly adds up. I might add that to my budget and buy something more expensive.

I don't know what to do anymore.

Is buying a pit bike a good way to assist in self teaching about carburettors?

>>16805570
>he doesnt assume all cars want to kill him

Should I buy my gear from a big name brand or my local dealer?

My local dealer is cheaper by a mile but they stock brands that you don't hear about like 'Lindstrand', or 'Biketek'

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>>16805699
>this

Cagers are dangerous, you see one you ride away from it at high speeds.

how do i bypass ignition lock?
i have a possibly stolen minybike with no keys

>>16805561
They're generally pretty weak but a scooter is pretty good for commuting. I owned one for a while because registration was pretty much nothing and you can go a long way with just a few dollars of fuel. Unless you put a LOT of work into it, a scooter is what it is though. Learn to wheelie it and you will impress girls more than pulling a wheelie on a bike in my experience because noone expects the scoot.

>>16805610
The basics are all there but most carbs on pit bikes are quite simple compared to a car or a late(as late as carbies go) model sportsbike. There's definitely something to learn there, but maybe consider swapping on a more complicated carb from another bike to challenge yourself.

>>16805714
how about like a 250?

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>>16805708
Sup nigga.

Should I get a good textile jacket?

I already have one, but it was cheap (£40), pretty poor build quality, not 100% waterproof.

Just dunno if it is worth it. I would be lookinh at spending at least £120 or so.

I am a poorfag that only makes about £60 a day from my job.

>>16805730
I suppose you're talking about the pit bike but if it's cheap enough just go for it. You'll learn about carbs for sure I just mean it probably won't be a CV or have any pressure and vacuum lines hooked up and a need to balance etc like you would find on something complicated.

Just make sure you will be able to find parts for it that you might need.

>>16805751
I have a Dianese textile jacket and it's been lovely for the last 3 years. A boost in price is almost always a boost in quality for bike gear it seems.

>TFW want to get up early and hit the twisties tomorrow
>all the good rides are blighted by fucking cyclists on weekends
How busy do your favourite roads get?

>>16805561
Not unless you're poor or disabled.

Scooters are really a regional/situational solution for DUIs and pooinloos. In civilized countries and higher social classes, the definitive "just get around" bike is the cruiser. Loads of torque, gobs of style, tonnes of places to loud down with cargo without looking ridiculous, comfortable seating position, enough power to accelerate on-par with modern traffic instead of holding it up, and more luxury add-ons than you can budget for.

Pls guise i need to find a way to hotwire this cunt

>>16805795
Cruisers are a bit big for getting through tight traffic but there are a lot of bikes that can do it better than scooters anyway.

>>16805797
give it back to the rightful owner and they can start it

>>16805775
it just feels like it might be a bit of a waste.

I already have a waterproof jacket, even if it is a piece of shit.

I am just so indecisive and it sucks sometimes.

Fuck it I'm going to at least go to the shop today and try some out.

Who knows I might find something good on sale.

>>16805809
Cruisers are narrow enough for american lanes. In yurop, they have narrower, taller standards for people who aren't poor or drunk.

Where the fuck do you live

>>16805814
On freeways it's fine but inner city traffic on a cruiser would be a challenge to split/filter/whatever you want to call it

Anyone recommend a rear tire. I'm looking for something more budget and longevity oriented then grip and performance. 180/55zr17

>>16805821
>Inner city traffic

In the US, two nissan titans, a nissan armade, and a ford F750 will make splitting on anything impossible anyways

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>>16805831
Pic related.

>>16805834
>US

>>16805843
>"freeways"
>"inner city"
>"whatever"

You're one "dude' away from sounding like an american dude

>>16805834
American lanes are really, really wide. You don't eat this many burgers and have tiny streets like yurop

>>16805751
>£60 a day
>poorfag
I wish I was that rich, I could basically buy whatever the fuck I want.
Are you paying an entire rent or something?

>>16805867
>Mfw i made 50€/day
>Wr is still 2€/hr

>make 20 bucks a day by riding for 2 hours on weekdays

Feels good, get into delivery work kids.

>>16805810
If you already have a textile jacket why don't you get a used leather jacket instead? It will actually protect you and it will cost like that new shitty textile jacket you want to buy.

>>16805368
Just park it in your living room.

>>16805831
Pilot Road 3 or 4.

>>16805431
For future stints of your bike just sitting there, shut off the fuel drain the carb float bowl, pour fuel stabilizer in your tank and top it off with fuel.

The stabilizer and a full tank will keep your gas from going to shit and an empty carburetor wont get gummed up with shitty fuel.

>>16805809
Too late, already stolen it

>>16805901
alright well you put your wrist between the chain and sprocket and keep turning the wheel until you learn to keep your hands to yourself KYS degenerate

>>16805897
good to know, thanks

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>What did he mean by this

>>16805877
>Make 10 dollars an hour worrying about a schedule in my days off
My time is worth more than that my dude.

>>16805937
Speaking of stolen motorcycles, if there is a deal that is too good to be true, is there any way to verify if a bike has been stolen.

Basically Ive found an HD 1991 FXR for like 1500 bucks, looks like its in good shape, he says he has the title.

But thats way too cheap for a bike like that.

>>16805974
>schedule
Works like uber, just open the app and take deliveries if your bored. Money when you want it, days off when you don't. Bare minimum is one delivery every three months.

>>16805987
Name of business? Sounds almost too good to be true.

>>16805987
Like I said, is not worth my time to be piddling around wiring about someone else's schedule for $10 an hour. I'm sure you enjoy it, but there's better used for my time when I'm not at work

>>16805809
Idk anon I lane split on my cruiser pretty ok

>>16805970
He means plastics are broken probably fairings
Needs new gas tank and headlight..

>>16805996
It's called Postmates, easy as fuck to sign up and become a courier. What area you in in the US? I'll check the fleet map an see if your area operates.

>>16806002
I would do this if its available in SE michigan.
sounds like a great way to get paid killing time.

>>16806002
Not in the USA it's too bad because I'd be into that

>>16806000
We've been through this but even though scooters are mostly narrower it is not just the space between lanes especially in tighter streets like in cities if the traffic is too tight to filter such as two buses then a scooter or similar bike can turn far tighter than essentially any cruisers which can let you move around an obstacle in splitting a lot easier

>>16806024
Damn, 'fraid not. Though you could try something similar, Door Dash, Uber Eats maybe? I don't have any experience with those but it's worth looking into.

>>16806030
K. Well like i said, I lane split on my cruiser just fine. Thanks for that opinion though

>>16806037
Ill check somethings out man thanks
I never thought of delivering before.

>>16805266
If Bong, get Triumph. If Burger, get Yamaha.

srs guise how do i start this stolen biek
furze makes it look so simple

>>16805963
Get the fuel stabilizer INTO the carbs by treating your fuel, then running it for long enough (short ride will do) to fill the float bowls with treated fuel.

THEN drain the float bowls. Your low speed jet and emulsion tube would thank you if they could speak.

>>16805970
It's free. Grab it then inspect and fix or part out. Tanks are easy to swap and if the damage is only cometic, just ride the fucker.

>>16805441
>opinion request
I parked mine for the winter. It's in an unheated garage.

My prep was just new oil, lots of stabilizer in the gas, ran it until it got hot, topped the fuel up to the tippy top, removed the battery and left it under a breathable dust cover.

Think I'll really need to clean the carbs? My hope was the stabilizer would keep it from glazing between ~November 10th and early April, so about 5 months as well.

>>16806124
Should add that I added the stabilizer to a full tank, and only topped up with whatever it used to get to temperature (not much at all). Figured with more fuel in the tank there was less room for condensate and it might not break down as fast.

>>16805985
If he has the title, match the VIN to the frame stamping. It should also match the engine number but title follows frame, not engine, on FXRs.

Sounds like a scam but prices is high enough he may just be mad at it because no start.

If there's an ad, post it. No one on /dbt/ besides me knows anything about FXRs. You are safe.

Title should have no unreleased liens.

I'd haul ass to go look at it and I mean immediately because deals like that do happen.

Bring a bright light to see VINs, but don't sweat the condition for 1500 because the frame is worth that. Just grab the motherfucker and calmy split. BTW always immediately go to your DMV and transfer the title to your name so it's in the system, and get a hard copy printed on the spot to save in case the system fucks up. That saved my ass once.

FXR stamped VIN location is on steering neck, right side. Stamping is shallow and sometimes painted over. Pocket knife will reveal. VIN sticker on right front downtube near highway peg mount has VIN too. Sticker isn't legally required but if it's there bike hasn't been repainted. No one fakes those on FXRs.

If I don't answer you here, posting to Chop Cult is a good way to get answers as is the vtwinforum FXR section.

Any tech questions can be answered in the above forums. This is not an FXR forum.

I've had my 1988 since new. They are practical, comfortable rides and easy to work on.

>>16806054
People in Burgerland were lanesplitting on Harleys before anyone here was born.

>>16806130
I fill tanks and run to treat carbs with the stabilized mix, then drain them. Highly reliable.

You only need to clean a carb if it observably malfunctions such as bike requires enricher/choke to run after warmup or you have a "dead" cylinder.

Warm up bike. If runs fine, be happy. If not, and you don't have a temp gun, a very nice way to compare exhause pipe temps is to spray some very soapy water/dish detergent mix on the pipes about 4" down from the exhaust port.

You'll see a noticeable difference between live and dead or weak cylinders with this very old method. I learned it in the 1980s.

>>16805882
I would but I'm living on the 3rd floor and the hallway is too narrow to push it upstairs

>>16806092
Okay, wasnt sure if i was reading it right or if he wanted someone to fix it for free or something. Just messaged him so hopefully he responds quick.

Is it ok for a textile jacket to be a little loose?

It is a lot looser than my leathers.

The sleeves and length is fine but it doesnt feel as tight.

>>16806229
If it doesn't feel right you may as well just return it.

>>16806215
Many sellers are ignorant. When hunting (anything) I use craigslist state pages then open regions in tabs. When hunting FXRs also use Low Rider, FXR, FXRS, FXRT, FXR4, Super Glide etc etc.

If you score it I can tell you every detail of how to sort it out properly. Nice thing about Harleys is every last detail is well understood.

>>16806265
Ooops. Wrong post. I can help sort that bike out too though.

>>16806247
it feels alright, just kind of baggy.

>>16806272
If it feels alright then just keep it why the hell are you even asking?

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>>16806156
Ive posted on chopcult about my sportster clutch and transmission troubles before, I need to go update my thread.

So the Vin on the frame is the only one that matters?

How do I check for unreleased leins?

Farmall from chopcult has posted here before.

>>16806286
Make sure that you reverse image search that picture, the 1500 dollar Harley is a huge scam to get phone numbers and then do an IRS scam

>>16806286
Theres a vin thread on /o/ i usually run bikes through there if i want to buy.
It will tell you if it has a lien on it.

>>16806295
Well shit.

>>16806303
Does it have a few matches?

>>16806304
Im a tardo and need to figure out how to reverse image on my cell

EX250LDF
What does the "DF" mean?
I'm sure it's not "definitely a faggot", most sites that have info on it are in Japanese.

>>16806304
Ok it only showed up on another site with the same area.

Id my identity stolen?

>>16805431
Dont listen to everyone else and just start the bitch.

They are probably americunts who dont know how many snow mexicans do exactly that with 0 problems whatsoever.

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>>16806311
dad I'd like to fuck

>>16806320
Yeah I never do a damn thing besides getting gas before parking my bike and it always fires up instantly after 5-6 months.

Italian sport bikes, jap touring bikes, carbed dirtbikes, etc. it never mattered what I did.

Winterizing is a meme to get you to buy shitty fuel stabilizers and paying shops to do it for you.

>>16806340
High ethanol fuels are a cancer, stabilizers are 5 bucks and keep your fuel from gumming up in the cold.

But youre to smart for a 5 dollar bottle of fuel additive.

Serious question, why do people buy scooters? You can get a motorcycle with the same sized engine or bigger for the same price and you don't look autistic.

I understand some countries have laws that restrict you to scooters or something but besides that I just don't see the draw.

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>>16806350
>Implying I use fuel with ethanol on my bike
nah

>>16806182
It's a two cylinder with two carbs so I have to assume I'd notice a dead cylinder without soap.

I tried to take them off and clean them when I got the bike, but they're not easy to get at (hysotrash Gt650) nor are parts easy to find and replace if I manage to break or fuck something up. All reasons why I hope I won't have to clean them.

>>16806340
Same. I fill mine up with 91 before I park but thats literally it. Put the battery on a trickle about half way through winter, then again in spring. I have never had issues with any of my dirtbikes or streetbikes not starting or running, why stress it?

Just for kicks I started my sv650 a couple days ago to see if it would still go. -10*c (14 farenheit), first time running in 6 months, no fucking issues.

>>16806356
Gas mileage, and some people like looking autistic.

>>16806362
I don't even trickle my battery, I just take it out and store it in my room, rotate the tires every now and then so they don't get flat spots.

>>16806367
Oh shit that reminds me i should probably roll it up a little bit to avoid those. Thanks senpai

Serious question: is there any reason besides being autismo to use high octane fuel?

>>16806286
I'm farmall (no caps).

Title will have a block for liens and if lien is released it will be signed, and often stamped, by the lender.

Based on that pic the ad is a scam. The anon who said reverse image search was correct because this is way too nice for 1500. I also Google the advert text because scammers sometimes change pics but duplicate the text.

>>16806382
Nope, unless your owners manual states 91 is required.

Im autistic and use it anyways though.

>>16806382
Just use the fuel your bike requires, if you need 91 octane DO NOT use anything less.

Detonation= sploded engine.

>>16805570
What. She didn't signal so you assumed she was staying in the roundabout, so you entered the roundabout anyway?

Scam confirmed.

https://augusta.craigslist.org/mcy/6032015261.html

https://www.google.com/search?q=FXR+Harley+1990+-+%241500&oq=FXR+Harley+1990+-+%241500&aqs=chrome..69i57&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Now you know how to spot them. However some ratty FXRs have been known to turn up for low dollars. They disappear quickly though.

>>16806383
Yeah, hopefully my text to that number doesnt get me into trouble.

>>16806382
It ignites at a higher temperature and high performance engines operate at higher temperature, it doesn't give you any more power or anything.

Use what your manual states or better, never less.

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>>16806379

Is it worth getting a shop to set up my suspension on a 10 year old bike? It's set up for somebody ~190lb right now and I'm about 155 with gear.

>>16805147
Sweet cafe bike

>>16806469
How short are you?

I got an expensive adventure jacket for commuting, am I autistic?

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>>16806497

Hey semi-newfag here

been looking at bikes for about a year now, summer is coming up and i want one before then.

Help me pls, just a qwik comment on wat do

>have $700

don't know what to buy first:

>Helmet, gloves, jeans, jacket
>$300 riding course, takes care of driving test for motorcycle license
>the fucken bike

not sure which bike to get

>dirtbike, to learn how to shift then sell later
>just buy the bike and save the $100-$200 from resale loss

pls help

>>16806558
Edit $900-$1000 also I know i can't buy a good bike for under a grand so no roast pls

>>16806558
wat

so you have nothing (not even the license) but you think about buying a bike first?

Thats kinda dumb.

>>16806570
so i see u ignored the first 62 words of the post

thanks for ur input

>>16806558
You want to get a bike, gear, and riding course for $700?

>>16806558
>$300 course
Where the fuck is that that the course runs that kind of money? You're not going through a Harley place are you?

Beyond that, keep saving. Look for deals on gear from clearance sales and second-hand stores (a gud helmet is wonderful, though, and should be bought new). As for the bike, keep saving unless your market has small standards and dual-sports in good condition for sub-USD$1k.

>>16806558
Helmet>Gloves>Jacket>Pants

You can find an acceptable leather jacket at thrift stores, it won't be a properly armored jacket but it will definitely provide protection when you go down.

>>16805831
Happy with the Bridgestone excedra max's I've been running for years, not sure if they make them in your size though.

>>16806570
Go away yurop

>>16806583
Its 550 in onterrible for the safety course. It like they dont want bikes on the road at all

>>16806587
I got my leather jacket with spine, shoulder, elbow padding in brand new condition for $100 off craigslist.

>>16806570
Maybe he lives in a country with proper freedom and doesn't need to wait years to buy a decent bike.

>tfw have 4 jackets
>4 gloves
>4 boots
>5 helmets
>2 pairs of trousers

I just cant stop buying shit I don't really need.

>>16806628
pls gib

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>>16805591
>transporting it back home

What? Just buy insurance for it under your name and ride it home. You'll be fine.

>>16806651
if u want to buy then sure.

Are you in UK?

I will sell my leather jacket for £50.

>>16806534
How new are you?

mildest rain, went to violin class to some 0.1mm precipitation, lots of pork on the streets for some reason, on way back my on-ramp was clogged which never happens, so I elegantly went on the right border all the way up to the accident that was causing the delay. I could have spent 5 minutes waiting, but I wasn't in a car, so I had the choice.

God it felt good. I expected the rain to be much worse, I'm glad it turned out this way and I'm glad I took the bike out for a spin today.

Shame though that the SJcam battery seems to not be able to go a full SD card worth of recording without recharging.

How was your day /dbt/

>>16806583
The MSF I took in Massachusetts was $345 and 10 mins away. The cheapest I found in my state was $315 but almost an hour away.

>>16806672
>How was your day
nigga I just woke up.

Gonna do a bunch of online exams and go write my motorcycle knowledge test because I was an idiot and let it expire.

>>16806558
Get bike. Squid it up.

>>16806672
Getting a tattoo cuz im a filthy savage. Weather is getting shit so I get to breaking in my new bike cover

>>16806688
of what?

>>16806700
Peeled banana with a pickle in it.

>>16806704
why

>tfw have an aftermarket horn on my bike
no idea why the PO put it on, but k then. Should I paint it a neat colour? It's black and the paint is chipping off right now.

>>16806705
Just something cute I saw on futurama and wanted an early bday gift

>>16806672
It was mid 50'sF and sunny yesterday and I was out riding but now there's half a foot of snow (hasn't stopped yet).

I really need a new chain, accelerating feels really sloppy. Is it worth replacing sprockets? It's a used bike I've been riding half a year now. I don't have shark fins and there's still a flat spot on top of the teeth.

>>16806611
Good God. It was cheap in New Mexico for the MSF course and I got it written off by the USAF. I shall count myself lucky.

>>16806711
>aftermarket horn
Love it, scares the shit out of everyone if its loud enough.
Stock horns are always wimpy.

>>16806728
Yeah it's louder than most car horns and I lay the fuck onto it whenever a car cuts me off or merges into me.

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>pick up baiku with waifu
>nice ride into the sunset
>didnt start recording on chinkcam

No boring webms then but I'll ride tomorrow

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Isn't this wrong? I put A and the exam thinks you should use your front brake in a turn.

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i need help,left my bike in the garage for like a month,no use.
now the batery is dead,i bought a new one but i gotta put the acid in there first.
Now,in the baterys box it says that it can cause blindeness and shit,can i do this by myself? do i need some kind of protective gear? is it easy to do? thx

>>16806756
if it's just one of those batteries you have to fill to the right level yourself, maybe just wear gloves and glasses
if it's the kind that has foil over each compartment of acid, you just flip that sucker upside down into the battery, you don't need any gear

>>16806756
It's easy as shit. The little acid bottles are sealed with a bit of foil; you just press it firmly down onto the little holes in the battery. It's that easy. Work from one side to the other.

>>16806756
Aren't you going to have to charge it after you do this? Do you have a trickle charger?

>>16806746
yeah thats bullshit.

good way to lose your front end and lowside

>>16806746
Using both brakes is the way MSF teaches it. But you have to straighten yourself out first. It's talking about coming to a complete stop mid-turn, not shaving off speed in a turn.

>motorcycle's been OOC for a week
>don't have the tools or skill to remove the bearings myself
fuck guys I really wanna ride

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>>16806743
M8 I need this bike

>>16806803
stop being a cuckold and buy it already

>>16806809
I have a guy looking at buying my bike this afternoon, then if it sells I'm going to the bank to get a personal loan and buying it on Tuesday

>>16806803
would tag team that exhaust

>>16805795
I want a ruckus because it looks cool and costs $2.5k new
I absolutely do not want to come anywhere near a highway on two wheels
I want something to go to work in and go to the gym in
i don't know of any other bikes with the same look

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>>16806803
does anyone else see a tweaked out gnome

>>16806743
Give me this bike ill blow you

>>16806825
>I absolutely do not want to come anywhere near a highway on two wheels
Grow a pair.

>>16806818
Kek

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>>16806818
It's actually just 1 big can underneath the metal

>>16806837
>this is why we dont do drugs

>>16806846
Thats a tad deceiving. Still looks good though.

>>16806611
Can confirm.

However I'm glad I did that course (I did mine through the Ottawa Safety Council for I think 399+tax).

They were fantastic. The instructors were volunteers, so legitimately wanted to see you do well as a rider and not just pass a simple course. Of course they also told you exactly how to pass the course because they make zero money from failing you.. But I learned a lot having never been one a bike before.

Plus they supply a bike+insurance for pretty much 24hours, they had food and drinks, included a 4 hour classroom type thing.. Overall not too bad for the amount of time I spent on a bike. Compared to a driving course let's say, it was pretty much the same.

>>16806859
Yeah you can buy aftermarket exhaust for it which has 2 cans but it's pretty expensive.

>>16806746
>rear brake in a turn
r3 anon, is that you?

>>16806774
>good way to lose your front end and lowside
better than losing your rear end and highsiding

>>16806864
>tfw $25 at a community college and $10 to get a new license.
On two wheels for $35 here.
>but the roads are so bad theres no point in riding.

>>16806870
Rear brake doesn't make your bike stand up. You can brake and turn at the same time with the rear as long as you don't lock it up, it's either one or the other with the front.

How new to riding are you? Do you even have a bike?

>>16806867
The two brother set up is like 750. Not really worth it

>>16806888
you aren't stopping without standing up the bike anyway you retard

>>16806875
>tfw $0 where I live
feels decent

>>16806888
>You can brake and turn at the same time with the rear as long as you don't lock it up, it's either one or the other with the front.
lol what is trail braking

>>16806891
>Try to stop on a turn
>Apply front brake
>Bike stands up and you ride off the road
It's a common mistake among new riders, stop being a nobike cuck

>>16806900
I'm not going to get into advanced riding with somebody who clearly doesn't even own a bike.

>>16806902
>try to stop on a turn
>apply rear brake
>highside and eat shit
yeah that sounds like a much better option

R3 anon already learned that lesson the hard way, try not to make the same mistakes as him buddy

>>16806912
It's called not being retarded and hammering on the brake, sorry if that's too much effort for yourself.

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>>16806909
>shitter on /dbt/ who doesn't know how motorcycle brakes work
>"advanced riding"
T O P K E K

>>16806919
by all means, please continue riding like a noskill shitter, just be sure to post your crash pics/vids here

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>>16806924
I would consider my self a shitter when it comes to riding skill after the hiatus I took

>>16806912
You can brake with either wheel while leaning as long as you dont lock up.
If you brake with the front, the bike will try to stand up obviously, but you can countersteer on the bars and correct it. As long as the tire retains grip on the road theres no problem.
And your tires have more grip than you give them credit for (probably unless you have some really shitty tires.)

>>16806929
The exhaust on the kawi looks like a bin

>>16806932
Finally someone who knows something
>>16806937
>bin
What

>>16806932
of course, but if you're in a corner and have to stop, you're gonna be standing up the bike and using both brakes, not just the rear. Assuming you're not already so committed to the corner that any braking could cause a crash

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>>16806937
What did he mean by this

>>16806942
>bin
>what
Trashcan or garbage can, American.

>>16806950
Looks more like a pair of golden trousers lad

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>>16806950
It looks like a muffler, damn do you not have any education in yurop?

>>16806965
Mufflers look like pipes
That exhaust looks like a bin or trousers
>>16806958
I see it

>>16806943
Maybe if you're going around it hardly leaned over but if that's the case then it doesn't really matter what you do as long as you don't jam on the brakes.

If you're in a corner with some speed, the last thing you want to do is stand the bike up.

Saying any blanket statement about applying brakes in a corner is just nonsense because it completely depends on road hazards, speed, lean angle, whether you can even stop on the corner, etc.

>>16806982
yuropoors should be banned.

post your trash can

>>16806965
Now that's a belt drive

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>>16806950
>Trashcan or garbage can, American.
No one ever says "looks like a can" though. Why the bin? Trashcans/garbage bins are usually designed somewhat nicely.

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>>16806993
That bike is worth more than everything I own

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>>16807013
It's literally the belt off of a large American. Multi-functional design.

also I don't speak nazi fuck off captcha it wouldn't even accept the real symbol

How bad would be a bobber with a rigid frame? As far as suspension goes only the seat is on springs (and fork of course)

>>16807040
So.. a hardtail?

>>16807040
Ive ridden a hardtail bobber, handles bumps terribly especially during lean. Not very comfortable. But if the look is worth it to you then go for it hipsterfag.

>>16807040
Probably not taking it on any road trips

>>16807070
why not m8?

>>16807118
Your teeth will take out

>>16807118
I refuse to believe this is a serious question

>>16807120
Rattle*

>>16807125
yeah the anon should prob just get a different bike so he CAN go on road trips

>>16807136
Or not want a garbage bike in the first place.

>>16807137
But muh easy rider

For you nerds with dirt bikes what is the maintainence like on a 4stroke vs a 2 stroke?

How often do they need to he rebuilt?

Im thinking about a 125 smoker or a 250 four stroke.

How about manufacturers?

How do Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, KTM and Husqvarna compare?

>>16807182
It's really not worth it unless you want to do competitive motocross.

I don't know shit.

can you throw some good brands for saftey gear at me and maybe some things to look out for ?
I wanna ebay hunt some stuff so I can start this whole motorcycle thing.

>>16807197
Don't buy gear from ebay, and buy your helmet new.

>>16807189
I basically just want a not so heavy offroad bike that I dont need to wrench on every 3 rides.

>>16807197
Bilt is the GOAT moto brand

>>16807201

I understand the helemt new argument.
but why no ebay ?
...I'm really into ebay.

>>16807202
4 stroke in that case

>>16807208
Bilt is literal shit. As in actual fecal matter.

>>16807055
>>16807070
>>16807120
>>16807129
so it would be a poor choice for a first bike?

>>16807210
Helmets are only good for a single impact and you never know the history of it if you don't buy it new. Dude could have dropped it a bunch but you could never know. You pretty much have to just bite the bullet and spend at least $150 if you don't want to literally endanger your life.

I say no ebay because you want to make sure it fits you properly before using it; use craigslist or gumtree or whatever's in your region so you can toss it on before buying and make sure everything lines up and works.

As for brands, if you ignore Bilt and Chinese stuff you're usually good. Leather is more protective than textile, and don't buy a motorcycle jacket that's only meant to look cool, make sure it has padding.

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>new seat comes in mail
>Still have to work until 8:30 before I can even think of mounting it
>Also rode my bike here and can't think of how to transport it
S U F F E R I N G

>>16807224
Yes

have any of you made your own saddle? how do you waterproof the stitches?

>>16807182
Honestly, unless you are banging limiter every gear like in a race, or bought a clapped out bike, you likely wont have to a rebuild for a long time. I doubt my 1990 rm250 has more than 1 top end done on it and i bet the bottom is still stock, and the bike pretty fucking beat but it still runs good. 2strokes are more fucky to get to run right if its an older one eapecially, but they are super easy to work on and cheap to rebuild. If a fourstroke blows up ur wallet is pretty much fucked. I would suggest the 125 imo, smokers are so much more fun to ride and sounds and smell sexual. Avoid old ktms, then pretty much pick your favourite colour.

are there any decent (online) motorcycle publications that aren't clickbait (cough cough jalopnik cough)

>>16807273
I enjoy reading cuckzilla reviews, but look for print magazines. Bonus is reading them on the shitter

>>16807273
44teeth is the best IMO.

Almost all of them pander to nobikes and adventure fags who think motorcycling makes them a badass pussy slayer but 44teeth is pretty realistic.

>>16807238
I deliver food by stuff things in my jacket, you'll be fine.

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>>16807273
literally all the titles are like this what the fuck

its official, today marks the day I spent more on gear than bike.

how would I go about putting a bucket light on a street triple

>>16807340
>actually tracking your moto expenses in this much detail

>>16807307
>Anon rolls up to your house on 1999 gsxr 600 running in hopes and dreams
>Starts shuffling through his oddly bulky jacket
>Knocks on your door holding a pizza box that's been conformed to his chest
>Sweat/pizza sauce stains all over his shirt
"That'll be 21.99, plus tip."

>>16807442
Swap that out for a drz400 and you on the money.

>>16807272
Cool Ill keep that stuff in mind, I almost wanted an enduro but for every enduro for sale near me there are two dozen dirtbikes.

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>>16806704
Pic related.

Also, lots of folks on the interstate heading down to bike week. Pretty neato

>>16807358
You start by posting boipucci

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Bought a Shoei.

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>>16807510
It looks weird

>>16807520
Looks like a fake china helmet

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>>16807520
>plain white helmets
BMW starbucks cruiser owner detected

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>>16807510
>>16807520
Good mam

>>16807532
It's a fake japanese helmet

>>16807534
>being an attention whore
Your dad is not gonna love you more, not the way you want, fag.

>>16807537
It's the qwest

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>>16807534
>Implying

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Kein liter kein peter

>>16807545
>that daddy issues projection

>>16807550
thanks for confirming my suspicion that plain white helmet owners are faggots

>>16807534
>Cuckfe racer helmet
>Starcucks

Ayyy lmao!!

>>16807534
>spending $150 on a paint job you will never see

>>16807545
Looks like its a chinese mad copy senpai

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>>16807575
>modern full-face carbon fiber helmet
>cafe racer
>mfw


>>16807578
>being poor

>>16807594
Nothing wrong with being poor m8

>>16807594
Being poor has nothing to do with spending 25% of the value of the item on something that has nothing to do with functionality.

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Post helmets.

>>16807602
>being poor and autistic

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>>16807585
nah.

I'm thinking about sending it back and getting the x-702.
It's almost 200g lighter and it's cheaper.

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>>16807604

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>>16807604

>>16807614
>NDIAN TECHNOLOGY
made in India I assume?

>>16807625
Nolan.

>>16807625
>NDIAN
that's a strange way to spell Nolan.

>>16805471
Obtain factory service manual. Read it. Go to brand and preferably model specific forums. Read those, then poast intelligently.

So a Snell M2010 helmet should still be considered a current standard through what, 2021?

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>>16807604

probably going to get a real DS helmet soon with an actual visor, tired of wearing clear goggles

>>16807663
i like it :3

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>>16807604

>>16807224
Avoid hardtails as first bike unless you hate your spine. Only way to keep your kidneys from dancing out your asshole is a traditional sprung plunger seat which nearly no one uses.

That and all hardtail conversions are unknown quantities unless you build it yourself. Never have a hardtail anything as your main ride.

>>16807676
thanks anon, fox racing v1 in matte black in case you were wondering

>>16807690
Forgot you had a boipucci helmet

>>16807707
It's fun, chicks dig it and I can smoke cigars while farting around town in it

>>16806875
>>but the roads are so bad theres no point in riding.

There's always a point in riding unless by "bad" you mean overwhelmed with traffic. Choose appropriate motorcycle or tires depending on road.

UralAnon can go anywhere there is a road and many places there is not. Motorcycles existed long before asphalt roads were common, and nearly all of them had hardtail frames.

I'd rather have a motorcycle where roads are shit. Narrow track means hitting fewer bumps.

>>16807690
Nice golf gloves kkk :)

>>16807741
Thanks BB ;)

>>16807728
I mean the potholes and cracks are so bad I pop a tire once a month. You can't even avoid most of them unless I ride on the shoulder all the time.
My bike wasn't made for this.

>>16807766
What shithole do you live in

>>16807766
It's time to acquire a shitbike because you live in a third world shithole

>>16807775
>>16807771
Detroit..

>>16807784
Makes sense.

Just move

>>16807784
how's the water over in flint? still rusty and shit?

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>>16807534
maymay helmets a best

>>16807234

aight, thanks for the input !

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>>16806478

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IysrCFDf8EM&app=desktop

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>doing my motorcycle parking lot test on Wednesday since it expired

I'm split between whether to use my liter supersport which is pretty garbage at low speed handling and has a huge turning radius of about 2 lanes but I know how it handles better.

Or use my friends 400cc shitbike which handles better at low speeds but I'm not as familiar with.

what do

>>16807903
Post the memesport godbike

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>>16807903
Post both bikes and let us decide

>>16807907
Did that kid come by to look at the bike?

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>>16807907
>>16807926
shit pic but it's the best I have with both of them in it

>Tuono on the left (mine)
>1982 XS400 3rd from the left with the brown seat (his)

new
thread
when

>>16807696
how noisy is it on the highway?

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/brap/

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>>16807979
yes

>>16807973
it's actually quite a bit louder than my old helmet (Answer Comet Storm) on the highway but it's surprisingly good if you stay below about 80 (which is the top speed of my DS anyway, lmao)

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>>16807979
250f counts too right

NEW
>>16808025
>>16808025
>>16808025

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>>16807926
>mfw when someone saves my meme.

>>16807803
Yeah still bad, got family there that can't move too.
>>16807795
Wish I could man

>>16807903
Perform low speed maneuvers on friendo's shitbike including controlling rear wheel rotation with rear brake. Then try yours. Choose what works.