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Stay safe out there gents

need some advice /dbt/
got my first ever ticket today during a group ride (thats what i get for being at the back)
anyway, the cop says me and other guy were going 78 in a 55. On the ticket where it says "radar cal" its blank. What does radar cal mean exactly? does that mean he never calibrated his radar??

Go vote niggers

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdF7e-Fy0rpSgAnGPWMW4GF0AJAnzWUClbN_oTBrE7wGalG5g/viewform?usp=sf_link

>>16866056
>
Yes. He never calibrated his radar, and he was reading other people in your group, not you, and it won't mean a damn thing to the judge.

Is traffic school available in your state?

>>16866058
pls post list of anons that are going

>>16866047
would tittyfuck/10

>>16866086
No way to know yet, no one has signed up. I'll put up a final location poll a few days after this one gets enough votes, then will come an RSVP type thing for the purpose of camp site reservations and knowing how many will be there for you guys
Then you will know, for now there are over 35 votes but it's within 2 votes for all responses so waiting to let more people vote

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>when your aftermarket bash plate sounds like a bag of washers
My DRZ plate never did that shit.

>>16866056
Just contest it, the DA will give you a lower plea bargain 95% of the time.

>>16866056
is this the first time in your life that you've had to face consequences?

>>16866096
>Yamaha
people who want Harley looks with Japanese reliability

>Kawasaki
sport bike riders who aren't up their own ass

>Honda
sport bike riders who are up their own ass

>Suzuki
dude-bros

>>16866109
Within 2 votes?
I told you to do one on each coast. Or have it in the middle of a field in Kansas.

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>>16866113
Should have just put some rubberized coating on it

>>16866156
You mean like spray? I was considering that, and still might peel this shit off if I find something better, but this works about 80% so far.

>>16866120
yes

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>>16866151
We will see what happens, it may come down to having it in the middle of the country like u suggest

>>16866165
Then EVERYONE will have to drive 20 hours to get there though probably.
USA too big.

>>16866140

Thanks, I was looking exactly for something like this.

Gotta have the 4chan-outlook on every aspect of my life.

>>16866168
Can meet with friends from each coast and make the trip
It'd be fun

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>>16866161
If it works it works, but yeah the spray. I thought I had pics but I did that with the plate on my XR and my old Tiger and it helped keep noise down

I am the one who texted my ex the other day.

Just blocked her, don't want to deal with her mental games anymore.

Feels a bit bad man, but ohwell.
I have found another girl instead.

And recommend leather jackets pls, need to replace my shitty jacket.

>>16866194
just wear a T-shirt

>>16866200
It's becoming winter.
no.

>>16866096

Honda: Boring. "You meet the nicest people on a Honda" was their actual advertising slogan for years

Kawasaki: Always fast. Don't mind much if you die. The ZX10 is the current record holder for most riders complaining about how very dead they are.

Suzuki: Has a line of street-legal racebikes. The rest of their catalog is suspect. Makes the popular memebikes "Drz-bad-big-end-bearing" and "Gs5-slow"

Yamaha: BRAAAAP! Also, Hipsters. Yamaha named their cruiser line the Virago, meaning "a domineering, violent, or bad-tempered woman"

>almost all guides recommend choosing one of these Japanese brands
So buy a KTM 390 Duke

>>16866203
fucking summer is just starting in the real world you cuck

>>16866194
that's a lad

>jacket
look on craigslist imo

>>16866209
Well I'm not in the real world am I, so that doesn't help.

>>16866214
Don't have craigslist, also will buy new, I'm thinking Dainese, but is it just an overpriced shill?

Can someone post the helmet tier list?

>>16866176
What kind of spray?

>>16866194
That was fast nigga.

>>16866230
Speed and Strength usually makes high-value jackets.

>>16866230
Dainese is a little overpriced but it's still worth it imo. Shit is quality and it's hard to find more attractive street leathers.

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/dbt/:

>corners are dangerous, don't fall for the lean angle meme!

Scooter riders:

>>16866233
She needs to grow the fuck up, reminded me of why we broke up in the first place, she's an amazing person, just immature and fucky as hell, maybe in a few years I'll give her another chance.

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>>16866205

>>16866237
I would recommend Icon over S&S. It's not total garbage, but it's not great.

>>16866205
390 Duke is indian.

Buy a real KTM ;^)

>>16866241
>/dbt/:
>corners are dangerous, don't fall for the lean angle meme!
Have you literally ever posted here?

>>16866072
not quite sure, i live in texas

>>16866247
I'd put them both in about the same tier.

>>16866237
Never heard of them, will have a look.
>>16866238
Good to hear, also I'm big into looking somewhat fashionable, so the look of the jacket is a big part for me. (Not hipster fashion)

>>16866260
Just get a jacket that matches ur baiku

>>16866231

Snell Approved
-----
Everything else

>>16866260
Dainese or select REV'IT jackets are pretty much as aesthetic as it gets.

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>>16866241

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>>16866250
Baird:

>My gopro is still p-packed up s-so I can't show you my wheelies

Scooter riders:

>>16866272
What matches the Nuda, black one.

>>16866275
Ye, agree on that.

Anyway boyos, I've got training, chat later.

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>>16866286
ur dum

>>16866237
>>16866247
>>16866260
Speed and Strength is a Joe Rocket brand.

>>16866298
Only ever owned Joe Rocket boots and they were complete trash.

Thoughts on Yamaha R3?

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>>16866307
the choice of america's finest

>>16866298
they sell the same helmets.

>>16866307
Good bike.

>>16866307
meme

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>>16866307
Not bad senpai
Not good either
But it's a beginner bike, just buy anything used for competitive price under 500cc and ur good

>>16866041
that'd be a sicc babbie's first bike 2bh

>>16866294
a black jacket

>>16866251
The internets tell me that Texas has traffic school for up to 25MPH over the limit, which I suppose the cop knew and that's why he wrote you for 78 instead of what you were really doing. The interwebby also says you can do the class online, but that may be a lie.

Have fun

How many miles can a 250/300 take before blowing up?

>>16866333
There are people with over 100k miles on gen III Ninja 250s.
Depends on the bike though.

>>16866313
Same company

>>16866333
Triple trips!
Depends on how well it was maintained and the bike.
A lot over 70k pretty easily

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>everyone here crashing as you laugh.

>>16866323
dont be dumb, r3 is a gud bike

>>16866350
ok so should we start a deadpool on octo?

>>16866350
Don't make fun of me Sean
I'll post the nudies you sent me :3c

>>16866367
I mean it's a great beginner bike but too much money relative to other used bikes in the beginner category if I'm honest.
I love it tho

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Guys, are repair prices for foreign bikes just a meme? I want to get a KTM Duke. How much is this going to murder my wallet?

>>16866394
Full duke or duke 390?

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>>16866394
I have a 690 Duke. Pic related is the maintenance schedule for the dealership I bought it from.

>>16866394
I own an Aprilia and the maintenance is a breeze. Little bit more often than my nip bike but easier and simpler.

Check out maintenance intervals and how easy owners say it is on forums if you're serious about it.

>>16866387
>Someone on dbt actually got boipucci

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>>16866394
unless you're living in japan right now the most reliable bikes are foreign.

>>16866414
Thanks
Kitty

>>16866407

390. First bike. I've ridden before when I was a kid, but I never put the money together for one, and I saw that you could get a decent bike for 5 grand.

>>16866408
>>16866413
>>16866418

Thanks, guys.

>>16866380
No please
>>16866387
I dare you fag it brings me pleasure.

>>16866408
I think new bikes usually have a few expensive early maintenance during the break-in period. Valve adjustment and carb/injector sync seem to be the big ones.

>>16866431
>Octo calls someone a fag
Yikes!
:*

>>16866394
>>16866408

Also this is the recommended oil for it.

I get confused when people are so apprehensive to pay for service. If I didn't know how to service my own stuff, I'd be willing to pay to maintain it. $300 a year isn't much in the big picture

Either pay for the dealership to do it, or learn to do it yourself and save hundreds of $ per year. Either way, it's just part of owning any vehicle.

>>16866434
Yeah, valve adjustment is around 3.6k miles on the 690.

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>>16866443
>too retarded to post pic

>>16866443
First service is just changing oil and checking pressure and chain tension
You can do it yourself Anon, don't get jewed

>>16866431
>>16866387
post boipucci

>>16866450
>If I didn't know how to service my own stuff, I'd be willing to pay to maintain it.
>If I didn't know how to service my own stuff,
>IF I didn't know how

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>>16866435
you the one liking me succ the dicc :^)
>>16866456
This is a motorcycle board I will not.

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Just picked up one of these a couple of weeks ago. Nothing like a big V twin throbbing between your legs.

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>>16866479
You said vtwin?

>>16866479
>Nothing like a big V twin throbbing between your legs.
HP>Size

>>16866443
I really haven't looked as much into doing my own repairs as much as I would like, but I don't have a torque wrench and am too much of a pussy to guess.

>>16866387
no, youre just poor

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>>16866249
Buy an Indian thay doesnt smell like curry.

Addendum, an original indian powerplus appeared as a bicycle in tye captcha.

>>16866479
Lol why?

Victory went the way of the Buell.

>>16866428
The 390 gets a big but utterly useless update for 2017, which won't be delivered to dealers until June, so if you find someone with a 2016 in stock, now's the time to grab it. I payed $5600 for mine out the door, including tax + lic. It's been breddy gud so far.

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>>16866545
hint: if they're posting stock pictures from google and not a picture of their actual bike it's just shitposting.

>>16866552
Im glad It was just b8, victory a shit.

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>>16866548

Thanks for the tip. I'm gonna see if I can get this dipshit to let me have it for 3.5k. That bike's not worth what he wants, right?

>>16866476
>This is a motorcycle board I will not.
You already posted it over 20 times faggot so post new pic

>>16866476
Those pants fit like shit, I hope you get roadrash in your boipucci

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>>16866233

>>16866590
I think I've decided I'm just going to upgrade to a P3 Carbon bash plate at some point.

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>>16866041
>grom scrambler
would ride/10

>>16866562
Meh, MSRP on those is like $5000 or maybe $5500, so with only 700 miles on it, that's not too bad. I think 3.5k is a little low, but 4.5k might be too much. For only $500 more you could have a brand new one.

Also it depends on if he's had the break-in service done.

>>16866600
MSRP is $5k.

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>>16866598
>Carbon bash plate

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>>16866598
Check out mr moneybags

>tfw carbon beak for the Tiger
>Ships from Hong Kong
>Like $130
Fugg

Poor college student here, how much should I be saving for a Ninja 250 (or similar) and gear? Southern California if that matters.

>>16866562
700 miles?

ok so List is $4999, and the dealers have no margin on this model because they are supposed to be "participating" in bringing in newbe riders to KTM world. So all the profit is in the $400 "destination charge", along with whatever else the dealer thinks they can get away with.

I bought mine off the floor in November, and there was a $400 "customer cash" promotion going on from Corporate, so the dealer (OC KTM in Orange CA) took that as the delivery fee, and charged me nothing for setup and doc preperation.

Now, other people I've talked to have been soaked for:
$400 delivery
$500 setup (takes 2 hours, $250/hr shop time?)
$200 "doc preperation fee", which is where you pay for the dealers cost of doing business.

Point I'm trying to make, is this dood could have paid $6500 for this bike. And now it's time for it's first service and and it took two years to get there? Odd, but that's why he may be pricing it that way, everyone wants to get their money back...

Before making him an offer, I'd get some dealer quotes for a 2016. BTW First service is $250, or $400 if you want the valves adjusted, which for some reason run tight at the first service. If this guy hasn't had the service done, that's more pressure to put on him.

>>16866638

Thanks, man. Like I said, this is my first bike purchase, but I've bought a few cars on Craigslist. I know the game. I really appreciate the advice though, because I don't know shit about buying bikes used.

>>16866464
>self teach myself everything so far
>bike drops a cylinder
>mechanic on the phone says probably cause of shitty plug caps
>no clue myself so I'll google when I get home.
Hyosungs break so much it's a great learning tool...

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>>16866620
They're expensive but they're sexy.

>>16866622
P3 plate for the 701 is $255 before shipping.

>>16866677
This list is pretty exhaustive but http://www.clarity.net/adam/buying-bike.html should help you a lot

>>16866683
Wouldn't a black metal one be infinitely cheaper?

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>>16866683
>>16866690
also: metal dents and bends but rarely fails, while carbon shatters?

It's about the worst material for a bash plate I can imagine.

>>16866690
You mean like the black metal one I currently have?
>>16866113

Yeah, but it's heavier and doesn't look as nice, especially on a bike that's usually in supermoto trim. It also matches the endcap on my muffler and the heat shield that came with that.

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>>16866683
Aren't most carbon protective plates one and done though?

>>16866476
>pants over boots
how is it possible to be so ill fitting

>>16866684

I'm not new to 4chan. I read the sticky.

>>16866705
>>16866693
Probably, but I don't expect to be doing difficult enough offroading for it to really matter. I'm not actually going to do any enduros with this bike.

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>>16866683
>mfw mine was $351 all said and done

>>16866718
Then why buy a bash plate at all, especially if you're concerned about weight? I never had one on my dirtbikes and I never broke anything.

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>>16866720
adv bike tax bruh

The Altrider skid plate for the Tiger [doesn't even cover the oil filter] is $350

>>16866693
>>16866698
>brittle
>expensive
>dangerous when broken
>bad in compression
>poor impact resistance
>poor abrasion resistance
>difficult to fix
>low mass

but

>looks cool

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>>16866720
AT Anon?

>>16866733
Just in case, and because I like farkles, and because of the extreme exposure of the engine on the 701.

Family friend is offering to give me an immaculate Kawasaki Ninja Zx-11.

How fast am I gonna kill myself?

>>16866737
>looks cool > the rest
Fuck yo logic

>>16866747
Probably slowly in a parking lot while you loop it and question the meaning of life.

I'm thinking about picking up an Indian Scout 60 now that I have just found out about them. I've watched reviews and they seem pretty solid. Anyone have any personal stories on Indians, Scouts, or what I may have to look for going into this purchase?

My previous riding experience was a Ninja 650r before I totaled it from gravel on the road during a turn.

>>16866683
supermoto dont even need a bash plate lol

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>>16866736
it was also CAD so it was actually like 260 something

>>16866738
yeah

>>16866748
I can respect that, but know what you're getting it for., too many morons out there think CF is instantly better.

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>>16866753
I think the tank is a little small

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>>16866756
I'm getting a set of Enduro wheels and will be doing a decent amount of adventure riding.

>>16866753
Ive ridden the scout, but not the 60
As far as a "made for the looks and nothing else" cruiser goes.. Its good.
>comfy, but not the comfiest
>quick but not fast
>looks like sweaty sex though (in a good way)

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>>16866733
>I never had one on my dirtbikes and I never broke anything.
Muh anecdotal evidence

I've knocked my skid plates enough times to know they are worth $150 or so

pic related. Guy didn't have a skid plate on his spanking new 6Days KTM and cracked the case. Wish I had a closer up pic

I still need to get one for my KDX

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>>16866563
I will not and it was motorcycle related.
>>16866569
If it was any more tight it wouldn't fit.
>>16866714
Those pants were made to go over the boots they have Velcro for it.

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>>16866766
>Pic related
>Post webm
I M Dum

>>16866714
Dainese makes boots for inside the pants and outside the pants, Rossi likes the in boots

>>16866776
rossi is a third world piece of shit

>>16866760
Yea that looks tiny.
>>16866764
I read a few complaints about comfort, but I'm young and have a feeling those complaints came from older folks. However, I will be looking into replacing the seat with something more stylish.

>>16866753
I've only done a demo ride and it's not my kind of bike, so most of my issues with it won't matter to you. But it is severely under braked, it's a ~600 lb bike with a hundred horsepower and a single front disc, you'll be better off holding your hands out and relying on the air resistance.

How to find local demo rides?

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>>16866733
you probably just suck at riding then

>>16866784
could probably talk to your local dealership

>>16866780
The seat was fine for me it might depend on your size, im 160lbs and my ass is tiny.
I didnt like the rear suspension much tbqh.
Bottomed out rather often but the roads here are 190% shit.

>>16866760
>>16866764
>>16866782
Oh also to mention, I was also looking at a Iron 883 and Superlow in contrast to the Scout 60. The Scout seems to have won me over with apparently better braking and faster engine all for the same price as the other two. I was looking to get a cruiser type next anyways because that is exactly what I found myself doing rather than driving aggressively with my Ninja.

>>16866766
It depends on where you're riding, where I live the biggest rock you're going to see is fist sized and the only thing you'll hit a bash plate on is crossing a tree, which won't do much, if I were riding out in the desert or mountains, yea I could see it coming in handy.

>>16866799
Its a better bike thsn the other choices for sure.
A good pick for the price.
See if a dealer will let you go for a ride on one.

>>16866791
I wanted to get this seat because it looked so god damn sexy.
>https://youtu.be/j-rLyPMKBqs?t=2843

>>16866799
I recommend riding each, I don't know your local dealership's policy on test rides, but it would be a good idea to ask. Racing paper only goes so far.

Have you looked at any Victory bikes? They are made by Polaris alongside Indian and since the company is being discontinued the bikes should be on sale.

>>16866810
Tomorrow I planned to visit the dealer and sit on one to see how it feels and give him my number and to give me a call when a good deal for them pops up.

>>16866815
I went to my HD dealer the past week and sat on an Iron, unfortunately they didn't have a Superlow. They were practically begging me to take the keys and take the bike for a spin, but knowing me if I did I probably would have walked out with it so I made myself decline.

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>>16866811
Nah, get this one, it fits the design of the bike beautifully. I saw one at a Corbin tent in Laconia and it made me want a cruiser, which is blasphemy.

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THIS JUST IN
STUNT MAN KKK DOING SICK STUNTS ON PUBLIC ROADS

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>>16866840
For some reason it reminds me of a vagina, and not in a good way.

>>16866855
I think it compliments the lines of the entire bike while highlighting the fact the the bike is designed to accommodate a rider first and foremost.

I really, really liked that seat Anon.

>>16866853
>faggot doing faggot things
no surprise there

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>neat

>>16866877
It's like a Grom but with horrible packaging.

>>16866882
>a grom but rideable for people larger than manlets

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>>16866311
I'm laughing my ass off here.

Find me the best commuter bike for less than $2500.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/search/mca?query=&max_price=2500

>>16866887
The whole draw of the groom is being too small

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>>16866853
HES GOING TO CRASH IN THE NEXT MONTH.

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>>16866853
Need a wheelie, even if it is small.

>>16866932
Not sure I believe the mileage but the registration should tell the truth.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/6042913100.html

>>16867017
I will get you a wheelie webbum someday.

>>16866932
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/mcy/6043150820.html

These might also be good but they've both got a shitload of miles.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/mcy/6045504564.html

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/mcd/6035206849.html

>>16867031
Don't know how I missed that one.

>>16867059
>https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/mcy/6043150820.html
I might seriously consider that.

>>16867059
>https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/mcy/6045504564.html
Sadly, Port Orchard is on the other side of the sound and inconvenient as fuck to get a motorcycle from.

>>16866242
In a few years you will have a new chick. Don't worry though, us guys with dicks will always be here to support you.

>>16867112
Man, I wish a was fucking gay. It'd be so much better to have a man as a life partner than a woman.

>>16867164
>haha guys what if i was gay but im totally not though lol haha

>>16867164
Fucking this, gay guys are lucky as fuck.

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Found a really good deal but I'm 99% sure it was owned by a squid who touched it in dirty places. Should I take the sloppy seconds?

>>16867187
It's 4 years old, it can't be THAT fucked.

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>>16867187
All bikes are sluts, no exceptions.

>>16867187
>HOONIGAN
absolutely not, under any circumstances

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>>16866307
Number one choice for people who live in countries where the best learner bike is unavailable.

>>16867195
there's a difference between sluts and bikes who were molested as children

>>16867187
Offer him $2500, ride it for a few years, when you want to move up sell the cage separately, you'll probably get more money for the bike with it off.

>>16867209
Not always.

>>16867209
Thats like the definition of a slut.
why do you think they want cock so much?

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>>16867209
All. Bikes. Are. Sluts.

>>16867230
You have to agree there are different degrees of sluts though

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>>16867195
interesting, haven't seen him post in a while.

>>16867210
also googone the hoonigan sticker.

>>16867251
Is Goo Gone actually safe to use? I heard it fucks with paint.

Completely new to riding, one question if coming up to a normal stop where I've got a good hundred yards of clearance, do I just grab the clutch and brake (both) slightly? Should I downshift at the same time?

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Braking_while_downshifting/Blipping_the_throttle

Is that to use engine braking with the brakes?

>>16867274
you can just brake and then when revs get low, clutch in and start shifting down

>on my way home from ride
>swing by a triple O's for some food
>go through drive through
>"sorry sir but we don't serve motorcycles at the drive thru"
What the FUCK. That store was only a drive through too so I couldn't even go inside to order. Ended up making a shitty sandwich at home.

>>16867274
Blipping = rev matching, it exists with cars too, you really don't have to worry much about it.

If you're slowly coming to a stop just slowly downshift as you're slowing down.

>>16867281
never heard of that before. Every drive through I've ever seen has allowed bicycles through it.

>>16867274
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_cPblE6my4

>>16867281
I got the same thing from Wendy's once, I dunno why but it's some kind of corporate bullshit.

>>16867281
>living in a jew country
You are most certainly allowed through all drive throughs in my country.

>>16867300
>>16867283
>>16867279
Thanks.

So downshift in and out of each gear or just brake and clutch straight down into 1st (complete stop)?

>>16867274
blipping is so your downshifts aren't as jerky. Here's a simplified version:

60mph in 6th gear = 4k rpm
60mph in 5th gear = 6k rpm
60mph in 4th gear = 8k rpm

If you wanted to downshift from 6th to 5th, but wanted to stay at 60mph, you'd give a blip to get the revs a bit higher as you're downshifting.

Just clutch in the whole way through the gears.

>>16867327
Try watching the video, you took the time to reply to the comment so yeah.

If you are going to be retarded i am not going to keep helping you

>>16867327
they teach you all of this in your MSF course

>>16867339
no they dont. my msf instructor literally told me to never downshift unless i was stopped. i downshifted a couple times while riding around and he told me not to lol.

>>16867349
what the fuck, I took the CMSP course but it should be pretty similar, one of the tests is literally braking and downshifting at the same time.

>>16867164
I would say that life would be worse since half of the society would crucify you

>>16867327
Downshift to each because just clicking all the way into first while you're still going 40mph usually sounds expensive.

>>16867349
That's absolutely retarded.

>>16867362
well ya dont let go of the clutch until the revs are down dummy

>>16867349
>americans

>>16867369
Obviously, but even with the clutch in shifting into 1st while going any kind of fast usually clunks pretty hard on every bike I've done it on.

>>16867378
I like to shock british people by telling them that people like him can go and buy a Hayabusa right now.

>>16867349
Your MSF instructor was retarded.
My LAMS instructor taught all the people in the group who could not do it how to rev match on down shifts.

>>16867358
Nowhere I've ever lived have I ever noticed a significant amount of gay bashing. And who wants to go to the South anyways?

>>16867381
Darwinism in motion

>>16867349
What MSF was this? We spent a good hour practicing downshifting into an emergency stop without skidding. At normal street speeds you should be able to break and downshift into 1st in a single motion.

>>16867349
You really should report the school that you went to. That can get people killed.

>>16867383
Seems a bit silly to spend the precious time of the course on something completely unnecessary like that

>>16867405
Through each gear?

>>16867380
With the clutch all the way in the transmission should be completely disengaged and nothing for it it to clunk on.

>>16867429
Yes, you fully engage the clutch while gradually apply the right pressure to both the front and back breaks while simultaneously tapping down through all the gears to first. When you stop, you should already be in first.

>>16867438
>Yes, you fully engage the clutch while gradually apply the right pressure to both the front and back breaks while simultaneously tapping down through all the gears to first. When you stop, you should already be in first.

That sounds really hard

>>16867457
Its the stuff you take an MSF to learn.

>>16867427
if 6 hours isnt enough to teach 8 people how to ride then yes the instructor is a shit cunt and should be fired.

>>16867438
I don't really know how transmissions work that well, but I'm pretty sure it has something to do with the disengaged shafts still spinning. Pull the clutch in and tap down to 1st and then back up while you're on the highway, shit sounds horrendous on every bike I've ever tried that on.

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>>16867250
We both live in the same town and there aren't a whole lot of sports bike riders. Solid dude desu.

>>16867496
You don't downshift to first unless you are stopping. Why would you want to be in a higher gear when stopped anyway?

>>16867521
That's not even close to what I said.
I told the guy to downshift into each gear as he slows down, instead of just clicking all the way to first, because if you're going 45 and the light coming up turns red and you just clutch in and click down all the way the trans clunks really hard.

>>16867438
For your edification
https://youtu.be/aFvj6RQOLtM

>>16867526
>not backing it in to a stop at the light for maximum respect

Fag

>>16867526
the clunk isn't bad. it's actually a good thing.

it's only bad if you don't hit the lever firmly enough to engage it and the dog teeth grind on each other.

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>>16867427
>completely unnecessary

>>16867548
How is it good?
How can putting more force than needed on a component ever be good?

250cc best cc

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Got back from a solo trip around Aus on a DRZ400, you guys interested in seeing photos?

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>>16867566
W R O N G

>>16867571
Yeah but I'm about to fall asleep

>>16867561
Like you don't wheelie all the time you dumb retard? The transmission makes a loud noise when you shift into 1st because you do it late, but it's not gonna break anything unless you pussyfoot it and let the gears grind. if you want it to not grind, blip it and do it quick or blip and clutchless downshift. desu you probably dont need to shift into 1st too often unless you're stopped anyway.

>>16867571
Yes

>>16867578
if you want it to not clunk*

>>16867571
no

>>16867578
I rec match my bike pretty much perfectly through every gear as I'm coming to a stop and brake mostly with the engine, and even if I screw up a downshift I have a slipper clutch. I was just answering the noobs question.

>>16867578
>t.someone who has never done a gearbox rebuild
Don't worry though you will be due for one soon.

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>>16867582
>>16867585
>>16867577

I'll randomly post shit then senpaitachi. Don't have any irl friends to share it with

when leaning off the bike, with a change of direction how do you move your weight from one side to the otherside?

i seem to pull on the bars which is the worst fucking possible thing. but i cant seem to work out which muscles to use to shift my weight.

im retarded but how do you guys shift your weight?

>>16867677
Use your fucking muscles

>>16867679
leg muscles? do you push down on the footpegs?

anything i try seems to affect the bike. i am 6'3 and skinnyfat.

>>16867683
Everything you do will affect the bike, that's how a bike works.

>>16867677
What. I mostly use my arms without yanking on the bars like a fucking chimpanzee. Some legs, but 80% upper body.

>>16867689
i understand that but there's a way to maneuver smoothly. just asking how you go from side to side.

>>16867693
I just go, I don't know how. I've been doing it since I was 2-3y/o

Finished putting old 91 250 together, got it started for the first time in years. However the bike wont idle and it will bog down and die despite me gassing the throttle in neutral. I couldnt change the spark plug yet cause i dont have a socket for it, would that be a problem? Or does it sound like a carb problem

>>16867677
Move your fucking ass, jeez

>>16867693
Try to figure it out while your bike is sitting at home on its side/ mainstand, use your legs to move over your butt

Who here /scoot/?

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>>16867718
Just you

>>16867698
Carbs

It's always the carbs even if it isn't the carbs

>>16867698
Sticking in choke position maybe? If you didn't clean the carbs the first time you're wrong.

>>16867693
Same way you do in dancing or martial arts. Its a subconscious thing you naturally synchronize with your core and limbs. Din't think, do, etc.

>raining till Wednesday, cloudy weather till friday
>have to wait for weekend for good weather
>can't even post webms since my recordings consists of slight bends, onramps to autobahn or waiting at red lights

For the anon recommended going to a track yesterday: I'd need to buy full leathers first since it's a track-requirement. Maybe I'll be conefagging next weekend

>>16867737
Post boi puss

>>16867772
That engine ain't gonna fit

>>16867775
one too many cylinders

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>>16867677
with your legs, like a crab.

Move bum, brake, lead with upper body into corner.

>>16867677
the bike transitioning helps you reposition your body a lot more than you'd think it does
your thighs should be doing almost all of it otherwise

>didn't feel great for a while
>got al my energy from my gf
>gf broke up
>feel the urge to start drinking hard again
>don't want to ride anymore
>don't wanna live anymore
>trying to hold the tears and anger in at work

Fuck this gay earth and it's parasitic inhabitants

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The only person I've texted in weeks has been my mum.

It happened so slowly I didn't even notice it.

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>>16867926

You're supposed to get a motorcycle AFTER gf breaks up with you dummy

>>16867926
You will survive boi, we've all been there. Well, the ones of us who aren't autistic social rejects.

Just don't do self destructive shit.

>>16867939
It's the second time this happened, in the exact same way.
Finally a gf after 8 years, and she pulls the same shit.
I fucking supported her, paying for her food and rent when she was in trouble, never asking anything in return and now she's ran off to her ex.

>>16867926
shes just a bitch
man the fuck up and go fukt your exhaust pipe

>>16867954
>I fucking supported her, paying for her food and rent when she was in trouble
theres your problem. some women are just selfish cunts. treat them like shit and youll always have a spot in their heart, treat them well and they will take advantage until they get bored and want to be treated like shit again
its why they have a predisposition to be whores

this is the sad reality
learn to take advantage of it, unless you are a good guy in which case i hope you find a proper woman

>>16867970
forgot to add: brisfags only

facebook com/events/406835119674865/

>>16867962
I'll just stop with women and fuck whores. A lot cheaper and simpler.

>>16867954
>>16867939
>>16867926
please don't start drinking again

>>16867986
I'll try, but it's one if the few things that never failed to comfort me.

worth putting an aftermarket horn on my bike? if so, is it possible to get a freight train like one?

>>16867995
I understand that, unfortunately all I have to say is please try your best. I care about you

>>16868000
You don't even know me, but I appreciate it Anon

>>16868002
I'm currently dealing with knowing what alcohol addiction can do to someone

>>16868005
I have personal experience with it, it isn't pretty. But when you're alone in a hotel room all week it feels better than it should.

>>16867995
Everyone grieves annon. Don't let it become you though yeah? Buy a shitbike to pull apart and work on putting it back together. It's hard to find the motivation to do shit but it's as simple and as complicated as not thinking about it and just doing it. Like "fuck it let's get a new job or go for a run or such and such" it may be blunt but shit happens, it's how you handle said shit that helps you. Like yeah you may have an issue. But instead of focusing on it, focus on what you're going to do about it.

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I'm thinking of removing the front cowl off of my SV650. Has anyone done this and would it be waterproof? I ride her every day and leave her outside overnight and I'm worried that some wiring might be exposed.

>>16868099
the future is looking grim

>>16868102
It looks very hi-viz to me

>>16868099
>>16868103
>>16868107
no no not happy about this at all

>>16868095
I bet it looks like a mess behind that and you wont be happy with the results

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>>16866205
>>16866244

>>16867281
>ordering shitty food from your vehicle
>don't even enter the shop
Lmao Americans.

>>16868194
>yamaha a shit because the oil sump isnt designed for 5 km willies

Okay

>>16867349
Never downshift to first when you're already stopped.

Having said this I wanted to ask if I'm damaging my bike by shifting to neutral while stopped, because the problem is that having bent the shift lever I almost never seem to shift into neutral the first time and always end up shifting to second and maybe first once again before actually hitting neutral.

>>16868218
Why would you damage your bike by shifting into neutral?

>>16867677
>how do you move your weight from one side to the otherside?
What do you mean? Once you've steered it's pretty easy.

>>16868225
Have you read the sencence after that?

>>16868209
>Suzuki is the worst
>but it's not really the worst and even though Yamaha is worst I really want Suzuki to be the worst so I'm gonna lie

Okay.

>>16868238
Why would it damage your bike if you don't manage to find the right position? Besides the "CLONK" when pushing in first in too harsh

>>16868238
Yes, I've read the sentence that you have a fucked shifter.
Shifting into neutral doesn't damage it.

>>16868252
That sound is the correct sound to hear when going into first.

>>16868107
>>16868103
>>16868099
don't they know the only reason people take those jobs is to scootfag around?

>mfw dbt thinks their shifter clunking when going into gear is a bad thing
What are shifter dogs. If you don't hear a clunk in 1st, something is very wrong.

>>16868256
What about shifting into second and then into first then?
>>16868252
Because I change gears multiple times when stopped?
I dunno, you tell me. Isn't that supposed to wear the gearbox?

Yamaha>Kawasaki>Suzuki>Honda

>prove me wrong
>protip: you can't

>>16868275
That's the normal sequence, shouldn't damage anything.

As long as you use your clutch, shifting shouldn't damage anything. Maybe when you shift for hours without riding might it wear a bit more.

Is the GSXR 250 worth looking into /dbt/?

>>16868281
You're right, I can't.

>>16868286
don't fall for the 250 meme.

>>16868286
it's not a GSXR unless it has 3x that amount of cc's

>>16868275
You're shifting while standing, there is no torque being transferred so you don't stress anything besides your ankle and the bent shifter

>>16867932
Much like (You)r life, no one cares.

If it makes (You) feel better, I have no job and I am struggling to find one because I live in a shit country.

>>16868286
>Is it work getting a bike that can only hold a steady 110kmh if it's in 5th at 7000rpms the entire time
Then yes get a 250

>>16868281
I can. >>16868194

>>16867698
Clogged low speed jet and probably emulsion tube. Clean carb.

>>16867932
The last text I send was like 6 months ago, to my mum.

Luckily I use other ways to message people.

>>16868285
>>16868312
Okay then.

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>>16868362
N
>>16868362
E
>>16868362
U
>>16868362
!
>>16868362

>>16868355
>>16867932
I haven't been seeing my mom for almost 3 years now lol.

>>16867995
It will eventually fail, and fail amazingly badly.

Ever watch an alcoholic die? Smoke weed instead. Booze is vile.

>>16868345
anecdotal evidence of a 5km long wheelie

so practical

>>16868218
You aren't going to hurt it.

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>>16867576
m8 why are both your indicators always on?? every pic i see of your r3 they're on

>>16866753
Scout Sixty owner.

My only real complaint is the suspension, too soft up front.

Its plenty fast, its comfy, the exhaust is muted.

Ive never had an issue with the brakes or the weight.

Wind sucks over 70mph.

Tank is a little small, but i can get between 150 and 180 miles on a tank if im not screwing around .

>>16869956
>>16869528
Holy shit stop posting in this thread