/dbt/ Daily bike thread

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>>16961986
Thats a pretty cool OP

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>should we make this push rod seal easily replaceable?
>nah, that'll probably never go wrong

What kind of motorcycle should I get?-I am 5'5" female, 130 pounds, never rode before but I want a bike that isn't a "beginner" bike-I want to have it a couple years and not grow out of it. Interested in cruising bikes

>>16962015
Ninja 300 abs

>>16961986
>wanna get a FZ-09 because buying yet another dual sport would just bore me
>I'm 6'5 and I've read that dudes who are 5'10 can flat foot it easily


Other than that it sounds like my fucking dream bike. I can always raise the seat height, right?

>>16962023
>German-sized
Just get a big-assed BMW and be done with it.

>>16962015
Z300

>>16962030
But 9k for a 100+hp street fighter makes my dick hard and I don't want to spend three quadrillion dollars

NEW BIKE JUST ARRIVED WOOOOOOOO

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I bought these gloves for 7.9$ and they alright

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>>16962015
KLR 650

>>16962036
>$3quad
It's a BMW, not a Bimota, Aprilia, or Ducutty. Still expensive, sure, but they're badass. I'm 5'9" and so too short to ride almost any modern BMW besides maybe that cafe racer knockoff thing they made.

>>16962003
what bike?

>>16962044
No they're not. I have the same ones and use them for sailing because they're pretty much garbage for motorcycles.

>Already a loose thread

>>16962048
gsxr 750 k4

>>16962047
I'll give them a look, but I think their only street bike similar to the FZ09 is the F800R, and it's like 2k more expensive.

>I suppose since I'm financing it doesn't matter anyway

>>16962015
How does does the fact that you're female influence the recommendations?

Hope a soccer mom rolls over you on the test ride, attention whore.

>>16962062
female = too weak to pick up a big bike

>>16962047
>Putting Bimota in the same bracket as Aprilia and Ducucky
you dolt

How much more should I expect to pay for insurance as a first-time rider considering I don't already drive a car?

>>16962059
>gsxr 750 k4
i thought dohc engines didn't have pushrods?

>>16962074
It's the clutch push rod seal

>>16962062
turbo busa

>>16962073
just say you're experienced
duh

>>16962056
I had one similar and it's save my hand when I first slide with my bike.
for winter glove I would have buy something better, because the chinese gloves don't keep your hand warm enough.
fabric might not be top tier but it's gives you the same defence as non chinese gloves

>Already a loose thread
kek

>>16962003
>women will never understand the simple pleasures of disassembly.

>>16962071
>dolt
Accurate.

>>16962060
All silliness aside, ride both and see what fits better. Another thing I just thought of is to see if there are lower footpegs available for it in addition to raising the suspension. I got lower footpegs for my V-Stronk and it's a bit nicer for longer rides now.

>>16962094
They're going to rip pretty much instantly if you fall on anywhere but the palm slider.

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>>16962103
>I will never understand the pleasures of a women

>>16962056
>Already a loose thread

My a* short meme gloves did this after a week. I knew I should have gotten gauntlets

>>16962073
depends where you live.

if you live in a socialist european shit hole where you have to foot the bill for each other, then a lot

if you live in the land of the free, it's pretty fucking cheap (assuming you aren't paying for comprehensive/collision)

>>16962114

hahaha

haha

yes

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>tfw severe storm warnings, tornado watches, and no garage

>>16962155
That sectional looks comfy af.

>>16962155

she looks cosy, you're a good nestbuilder anon

>>16962155
same
where do you live?

>>16962155
Nice couch, mine's a shit

>>16962117
What golves?

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>>16962165
>>16962160
>>16962196
thanks, I wish I could take credit for picking that couch but I'm renting and this place was partially furnished. That couch is nice as fuck though, I'll definitely be getting one of my own once I get my own place

>>16962167
Charleston, SC
I don't think we'll be getting the worst of it, but bad enough that I went out and bought a 2x10-10 board and cut it into 6' and 4' to use as ramps to get over the curb and lip by the front door and into the living room. Had no other way to get it in here unfortunately

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>>16962211
>tfw Alabama

>>16962103
it's fascinating isn't it. people spend their entire lives researching the differences between the male and the female brain and even though science can't find anything tangible, the reality can't be denied. men just have some bizarre innate problem solving critical thinking gene inside them that drives them to do shit like that

also, autism

>>16962211
What on earth is she doing?

>>16962231
bruh you got fucked

>>16962211
I have a friend in Charleston. Hope shit goes OK for you guys.

>ramps
If your engine/lower fairing has enough clearance, then you can hop curbs easily enough. CC taught me how to do it and it came in handy when I had to turn around at a gated parking lot (long story, but they don't allow bikes because their induction loops are poorly calibrated and the operators are too dumb to fix it) and nobody behind me would back up enough to let me out. Moved the bike around, set up perpendicular to the curb with the front wheel pretty close to it, bounced the front suspension as I gave it a little gas and let off the clutch. The front wheel popped right on the little island and off I went, mad as fuck.

>>16962211
Charleston is the shit

>>16962231
>>16962239
>look up weather for Alabama and Georgia
Jesus Christ it has begun already.

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>>16962238
I wish I could tell you, loud sounds are scary I guess

>>16962264
Thanks, I think we'll be okay. Wish I could've seen that, but my bike just doesn't have the ground clearance. The front was lowered to hell and the previous owner put lowering links in the back. I fucked up my exhaust headers going over a speed bump and have to go over every smooth curb diagonally. Shit is ridiculous

Hello /dbt/

Do any of you happen to know what the fuck kind of motorcycle this is?

https://www.copart.com/lot/29042616

I initially thought it was some GSX-S or maybe a GSX-R converted to a stunt bike...but then I ran the VIN and it belongs to some fuckin Chinese company..

WTF is this thing?

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I posted this pic last week but I'm out of town for the week and need my fill of Ural posting
>takes 20 minutes to change an air filter
I hope the K&N filter sitting in my mailbox was worth the $40

>>16962317
CFMoto. More or less a step below Hyosung but cheap.

I'll be honest, I hope Hyosung goes the Hyundai/Kia way and gits gud. Could always use more competition and innovation with bikes.

>>16962321
For a design they took from BMW, it doesn't look like my older BMW, more the newer ones.
Only harder to maintain.

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>>16962311
>Stop being a nerd virgin

>just bought an R1200GS

RIP my wallet

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So I decided to take a little shortcut to work(graveyard shift 3am-11am) this morning and cut through a path cutting through a field of overgrown grass and I had fun but upon reaching work I had a flat tire. I got a ride home bye some fuccgirl who jumped up quick offering a ride on her truck when she heard I had a flat. Women driving trucks is pretty hot tho. get home and head to the shop and get a new tube, and I manage to swap the tubes but I spend an hour trying to bead the tire. end up pumping the tube too much and it will no longer hold air. 5:30pm now, shop is closed and I should've been asleep 4hrs ago. This bike is my only mode of transportation, wish I had the chick withe the truck's number. Life is great.

>>16962355
Post pics

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>>16962358
>TUBED TIRES

ENJOY YOUR FATAL BLOWOUT

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>>16962355
What year and options?

I brought my VFR home today from storage. Did anyone else get to ride their bikes for the first time in a while today?

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>>16962371
>>16962362

:^)

>>16962311
If only there was a semi going through the green.

>>16962369
How would a tubeless tire handle a screw the size of your pinky any differently?

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>>16962377
I'm not even mad.

>>16962202
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/alpinestars-smx-2-air-carbon-gloves

bought these at cycle gear without checking reviews. Fingers already frayed from regular use

>>16962388
tubed tires either leak out slowly or remain plugged

tubeless tires always explode

>>16962377
>inb4 it weighs 15 pounds

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So someone explain helmet fitment to me.

I currently wear a large. Fits kind of snug, but I can turn it a few inches before my head turns with it.

I went to the shop the other day. Found out I can actually fit in a medium of the same helmet type. It feels very tight though. No play at all.

Which one should I be wearing? Tight as fuck one. Or snug one.

>>16962473
"A few inches" sounds too far. Should feel pretty damn snug new, will loosen up a bit as the padding compresses.

>>16962473
Tight when new

>>16962406
wrong
they just deflate quickly
and they're a lot easier to repair

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>>16962350
They changed the frame and valve covers on the modern ones. I wish I had one with the slanted back frame like the original BMWs. I've been looking into getting a Chang Jiang imported from China and getting it done in glossy black

>harder to maintain
I would put the maintenance difficulty at like.... medium easy?

>>16962473
trying to move the helmet should pull on your cheeks. tight as fuck without pain.

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>>16962393
Yeah I made the same mistake, they're fucking shit.
Luckily, the one time I went down on asphalt it was starting to get a little cold outside and decided to wear my nice Dainese instead of these. Ended up with a thumb fracture, I dread to think what my hand would've looked like in those

>>16962489
With my old BMW replacing the air filter took like 5 minutes and that was one of the harder regular jobs.
Only hard thing was replacing the starter, as that was located on top of the engine. That meant getting the tank off, removing the airbox, top and front engine cover and then unbolting the starter with no room for your tools.

>>16962377
I want it.

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What is the best 250cc dual sport for the money?
I want to use it for on and off road with dirt and sumo tires

What are some decent cruisers between 650 and 1000 cc for under $6k?

>>16962570
Why would you limit yourself to 250cc? That's just stupid, especially for road use.
The DR-Z400S is the best dual sport, period.

>>16962570
If you absolutely have to get a 250, the Yamaha WR250R is your best bet.

>>16962583
Because I already have a fireblade and want something really light also

>>16962576
Magna 700/750

>>16962576
Anything Japanese, really. Would a VMAX work? It's 1200cc, though. Don't go Murrican unless you hate your money. Suzuki Intruder, Honda Shadow, the big Kawis...

>>16962597
Less seesees doesn't mean lighter. The WR250R is barely lighter than a DR-Z400. Both are significantly heavier than a real dirt bike like a 450EXC.

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>>16962530
The Airbox is annoying to get to as you have to undo both air branches, undo two bolts holding the box on, undo the breather tube, wriggle it out, then undo 6 bolts to open it up. There are upgrades that can be popped open in a few seconds without removal but this one works fine IMO.

It's not difficult at all, just more time consuming

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>>16962576
get a real cruiser fairy boy

>>16962603
>The WR250R is barely lighter than a DR-Z400
fuq I might just get the DRZ then

>>16962597
The WRR will feel like a scooter compared to that. Get a rebuilt DRZ or 701

>>16962576
VTX1300 if you're willing to go up a bit in size

>>16962627
>Get a rebuilt DRZ or 701
I was thinking about a 690 for a while
What do you mean by rebuilt DRZ?

Would an FZ07 make a good beginner bike?

>>16962576
Indian Scout 60

>>16962003
I had that exact desk once. Got rid of it when I moved.

>>16962642
yes actually
you don't want to drop it though

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>>16962570
yz250fx because personal bias.
>tfw can't even be road registered

>>16962015
>What kind of motorcycle should I get?
Get a --
> Interested in cruising
Um... Something with abs.

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Is it bad that I want this solely because of the striple headlights?

https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/mcy/6072412410.html

>>16962583
limit? a drz is not much faster than a wr250x. Plus the drz feels like a pig compare to the x.

>>16962570
XR250s if you don't give a fuck about sumo

WR250 if you do

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>>16962642
Yes and no, not really a bike you want to be making stupid little mistakes on seen as parts for them are fairly expensive.

>>16962674
Yeah but at least the lemon isnt made out of a chocolate infused alloy.

>>16962687
oh woops that is for >>16962669

>>16962597
just buy a fucking dirtbike then.

>>16962694
This, why limit yourself to a dual sport when you already have a road bike?
ride that on the road and get a proper dirt bike for off road.

>>16962598
>>16962643
Good suggestions

>>16962636
>>16962600
Im still pretty new to riding a motorcycle and am not really interested in anything larger.

>>16962639
>rebuilt DRZ?
It needs a ton of mods to be good. It has to be torn apart to do the reliability fixes anyway. Plan $2-3k in mods or find one with everything done

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>>16962702
Probably be pushing to find one for 6k though

>>16962694
I'd really like to be able to drive it to trails etc.
I don't have a truck, and don't want to have to go get a trailer every time I want to use it

>>16962707
that is the dr650.
AdventureOZ has a good series running about doing up one of those bikes as a budget adventure bike.

>>16962060
F800R makes a lot less power, you really are paying for the badge on that one.

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>>16962717
Get it road registered then, just about every enduro model on the market can be bought with factory registration.

>>16962714
yup, sorry, thought it was cheaper

>>16962615
Yeah, just like this one that has a giant ass for a fuel tank.

>>16962211

whenever melvins opens up again go get me some sauce bruh cmon i'm waiting out here.

>>16962707
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/mcy/6042577227.html
what about this one?

>>16962734
Unless he's Australian then the only real option is an EXC

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What happened to Honda?

This is probably the ugliest motorcycle I have ever seen in my entire life. It makes zero sense, aesthetically. It is too drunk on Harley Davidson to consider itself modern, yet it has miles of Pontiac Aztec-inspired plastic cladding, effectively running a steam roller over "tradition" or "heritage." (Which, by the way, are two stupid words that Americans are addicted).

Between this criminal act of design, saddling poor Nicky with what appears to be a recall-worthy WSBK junk machine, and Honda's refusal to finally update the CBR600RR, I am almost about to be done with this company after decades as a loyal fan.

>>16962740
you stop this right now sir

>>16962774
It's a scooter dude.

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>>16962774
>probably the ugliest motorcycle I have ever seen
Step aside faggot.

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>>16962770
Even the kx500 is listed as a LAMS learner bike in Australia.

>>16962774
I actually like the looks. But its only available in auto so its a glorified scooter

>>16962774
it's a concept design
they always look funky

>>16962789
>that bitch on the back
Everytiem.

>>16962789
They know they're both dorks and are having fun anyway. I'm OK with this.

>>16962750
carb and 17s are expensive parts, but too expensive for 11k mi, and stock header is shit.

what's your budget?

>>16962770
in what terms? street legality or learner approved? cause if it's the latter, the honda CRF series and kawasaki KLX series bikes are all learner approved.

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>>16962036
>>16962023
I rode 2 different 2015's and they were awful, maybe the 2017 one with the upgraded shit is better but they're not much of a dream bike.

I literally don't know a single person who bought one who was a satisfied customer in the long term, everyone just ends out a little disappointed.

>>16962836
>what's your budget?
I just bought a 8200 bike so I'd like to keep it around the 4500 mark 5000 tops

>>16962805
>concept design
it's not.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_NM4

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>>16962789
I wonder why this design never caught on

>>16962372
I took my VFR out and the RR fried after 10 minutes.

>>16962849
So are the BETA 430rr/480rr/300rr,
Husky 250/350/450/500/300,
KTM 250exc-r/350exc-r/450exc-r/500exc-r/200exc/250exc/300exc,
RM-x450z/RM-x250z
WR250f/wr450f/wr250 (yeah australia gets 2 stroke wr250's what of it?)

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>>16962774
hi, you seem to have confused WSBK with the real world production bikes so I'll clear up a few things.

WSBK bikes are heavily modified from their factory versions and the amount of effort put into that reflects their grid positions as much as the basic bike does (not that much), the fuel tank on a WSBK machine is under the seat, the engines are modified inside and out, they have completely different swingarms and suspension systems, electronics.

The "Honda" WSBK team is not really a factory effort although they've been given the appearance of being one, they're not HRC in any capacity, they're essentially something like an isle of man or BSB team ascended to world superbike. The old honda WSBK machine used to have an off the shelf rear subframe literally anyone can buy for example (http://www.motoholders.com/) compared to kawasaki who have custom designed one piece carbon fiber efforts for example. The honda team was given production bikes with a very short amount of time (a matter of weeks) to turn them around into racing machines for the series, this is not to say that honda shouldn't be portioned some blame for that, they should, but all they do is provide the bikes really. The team is doing an admirable job in their position.

The "yamaha" wsbk team is also like this and aprilia has no direct factory involvement in WSBK anymore either hence their dramatic drop off (the RSV4 frame didn't suddenly get shit).

There are only 3 real factory teams in WSBK, MV agusta who are so poor they can only afford one rider, Ducati and Kawasaki.

That's why those 2 teams are the only ones who can compete for wins.

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>>16962907
it's also worth noting honda of japan never really gave a fuck about nicky hayden, even though he earned them a world title.

The people at honda who have always supported and given nicky hayden love were honda of america.

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>>16962906
>>16962849
>>16962770
I'm american with a big boy license

>>16962922
ooh tough luck son, better off as a learner in AU in terms of getting road registered puddle jumpers.

For some reason next to none of them are road legal in freedomland.

that's why y'all care about bikes literally nobody gives a fuck about down here like dr-z400s and wr250rs

>>16962527
ive seen some post crash reviews and theyre not good

what do you have famalam and would you recommend?

>>16962922
and i told you to get something like a ktm500exc already. >>16962734

>>16962393
hint: cheap gear is never a good idea.

If you're buying the bottom tier gear of almost any brand you're a born sucker.

>>16962932
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-veloce-womens-gloves

Apparently they're women's gloves I'm just now figuring out but I'm asian with asian hands so I guess it makes sense. I'd recommend them, especially at that price point. I went down at about 45mph but the slide really didn't matter for me, because the injuries were mainly due to me hitting the ground hard because I was clipped by the front left fender of a silverado who turned left in front of me. The gloves themselves help up well, I'm still using them. Like I said, my biggest injury was a fractured thumb, and I had no road rash. My biggest complaint is that they don't breathe well, they suck to use during the SC summers

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>>16962907
Fair enough.

What about my other points about Honda being so out of touch that they're bordering on irrelevancy?

Soichiro would be rolling in his grave.

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>>16962994
same thing thats happening with their cars is happening with their bikes

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>>16962994
Like how America doesnt get bikes like the cb1300sf?
that seems like a huge market they are missing for seemingly no reason at all.

>>16963012
why have a gay cb1300sf when you can have a BUSA or JIXXER THOU

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>>16962994
honda knows exactly what they're doing, selling a million pieces of shit to retards who don't know any better.

People like us? who want a fast bike, the pinnacle of performance, something cutting edge and scintillating to the senses? we're a tiny, tiny part of the market. It's more profitable to make a bike that's exactly the right kind of affordably bad (but quality wise, good) that they can sell a lot of at a high margin and low cost of production in some other country than building the pinnacle of performance in japan.

Look at a factory motoGP bike and you'll regularly find Indonesian catch phrases on them, that's because those markets are huge and sell hundreds of thousands of bikes, that's who they want to sell to, you're peripheral. Me? as an australian? I'm extra-peripheral, it's amazing how small our market here really is when you see the sales numbers and how little we matter.

With that being said, honda still has killer engineers, look at the new CBR1000RR, it weighs 192 kg wet, and is tiny, that bike would be amazing to ride but honda deliberately hamstrings themselves from doing all we know their engineers are capable of.

>>16963028
unironically tho

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>>16963028
More comfortable/fuel efficient, they are basically a cruiser only they can turn.

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S U M M O N I N G U R B A N A N O N

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>>16963066
BIG

>>16963066
yeah that's cool and all but it's not a BUSA, JIXXER THOU, or a Harley

>>16962896

You should look into getting the improved Honda OEM part, Rick's Motorsport VFRness wiring harness and/or regulator, or make some kind of modification for better airflow through your bike.

I've got a third gen, how about you? 800?

>>16963079
I guess so

>>16961986
Ninja650crash anon pls leave

>>16963116
I can't believe how long it's been and drop anon is still butthurt

>>16963066
I'd seriously consider getting one if it wasn't so fat and i could get if w/ a fairing

>>16962015
Fuck off whore, i hope you crash and die whore

>>16963124
Drop anon is mad because his gf fucked by his best mate.

>>16962939
so what gloves are gud enough for /comfyslides/

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>>16963125
Ehh true they are pretty fat (270kg with a full tank of fuel) and yeah they do come without the bikini fairing.

>>16962753
oh for fuck sake

Why are there so many germans on dbt?

>>16963174
there are like 2 or 3 arent there?

>>16963168
Bike looks like hipster garbage

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>>16963163
I had dainese carbon cover and they slid good.

There are plenty of good brands though, I don't really have any brand loyalty so I'm up to try HELD, Five and Gimoto next.

Find stuff that fits your specific hands well and look for kangaroo leather and what not if you can.

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>>16963184

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>>16963184
thats the new xjr1300

I'm trying to find an aesthetically pleasing jacket for riding that also would protect me. Any ideas what I should look for, lads?

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Im bored and not im helping a friend sell a bike and am storing another kek.

>>16963144
>>16963116
shut the fuck up you retarded cunt. I bet you're the same fucking moron who shits his pants in /dat/ about postie and falcunt.

SHUT THE FUCK UP

>>16963263
>implying he isn't the same anon
everyone knows it was drop anon.

>>16963207
Hehe yeah I totally wouldn't ride that

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There are four types of riders:
Those who want to go fast
Those who want to explore
Those who want to compensate
And those who want to be Batman

>>16962351
Damn dude, what third world shit hole is that?

>>16963289
>he doesn't want to be kaneda
literal pleb taste

>>16963316
looks like South Africa

Post horrible things on your local craigslist.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/mcy/6071162101.html

Went and looked at a KLR today. Completely autismed out.

I'm good with cars but bikes are very new to me. Guy wanted 2k for a decently maintained KLR with 47k miles.

Gonna go check out an XR650L next.

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>>16963373
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/mcy/6075948158.html
first thing on the front page that stood out

>>16963373
>https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/mcy/6071162101.html

What's so bad about this?

>>16963377

Neato, I wish I could get an XR650L myself, but I only have a 31 inch inseam.

>>16963391

I'd buy the fuck out of this it's a decent flip and/or shitbike

>>16963377
KLR is a cult

>>16963397
>tfw 6' 7"
>tfw most bikes I've sat on felt real smol
>sit on KLR
>its bigly but super top heavy
Wew, you guys were right!

The XR650 sounds really exciting and I can't wait to look at it.

>>16963401
It most definitely is.

>>16963405
All dirt bikes are top heavy, is why you have a completely different body position when cornering on them.

>>16963373
https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/mcy/6071498197.html

>>16963441
Looks like some strange form of deformed soap

>>16962922
Any reason why you went for that and not a Tuono?

>>16963191
+1 for these
>held gloves
No. Reading good things about the Knox Handroid though.

>>16963068
Is this outside of Chicago? Lake Michigan? Winnetka beach?

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>>16963458
why no to HELD gloves? 100% kangaroo gloves with fucking STINGRAY on high impact areas, huge coverage, custom sizing available.

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>>16963441

>>16963482
Its the beach at towerpark in winnetka

>>16962114

That looks extremely painful.

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>>16962114
>women

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>>16963493
Holy fuck. Can't believe I recognized that. I grew up near there and used to hang out and go skinny dipping with my high school GFs and get wasted at that beach after hours.

Currently relocated to Alaska. No ragrats. Riding season is shorter, but there are is no darkness in the summer, so basically no worries about night riding.

Pic related was taken about 11:00 PM in June.

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>tfw it's gonna be 70 this weekend

Anyone else living in more temperate climates looking forward to good riding weather soon?

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>>16963539
>tfw it's gonna be rain this weekend

>>16963556
whats wrong with rain, do you even pnw?

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>>16963556

Looks like it's gonna be 72 and sunny on Saturday here, might rain on Sunday though.

Now the question is do I ride or go to the cabin?

>in b4 BOTH

>>16963564
Can't hoon as well in the rain
>do you even pnw?
obviously, hence the non stop rain.

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>>16963539
it just went into autumn here though.

>>16963580

Looks /comfy/ actually.

>>16963522
How long ago did you go to alaska? its a pretty top tier state imo

>>16963539
>weekends
Its 80F to 90F with no wind on Sat and Sun but I gotta drive and chaperone a school group on a 400mi, 4 day trip instead.

Trying to get some bike time in after work this week but damnit I want my weekend back.

>>16963373
>https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/mcy/6071162101.html
>adult owned

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So, what is /dbt/'s favorite of the big 4 Japanese companies?

I like Kawasaki because they seem like the underdog. Plus they got that aggressive style that I like.

>internal debate on whether or not to buy and flip
>https://desmoines.craigslist.org/mcy/6076178533.html

>>16963620

>Kawi
>Underdog

Not really. The Ninja 250/500 is like the Gold Standard for starter bikes.

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>>16963641
Sure it is

>>16963620
Yamaha, in nearly every category their bikes are the best or on of the best.

>>16963650
>irrelevant anime meme bike
You're joking right?

>>16963620

I like Honda because of all the work they've done when Sochiro Honda was alive. They were experimental and wild, now they're boring, Just like their modern cars.

>>16963641
I meant more in terms of size and racing development. I mean heck, they are the only Japanese company not competing in MotoGP!

Kicking some ass in WSBK, Flat Track, and Supercross though.

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>>16963650

Oops, sorry friend looks like you made a mistake!

>>16963664
easily the best learner bike on the market when not including 650's.

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>>16963592
Lived here four years now. Has its drawbacks, liek far from family, flights anywhere in the world are expensive, shipping is extra for anything you order online, and obviously long winters that get tiring by March.

But far and away worth it. I've seen most states and much of Canada. Alaska blows it all away.

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>>16963670
thats not even an anime girls learner biek

>>16963678
You keep believing that anon.

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WE /43 YEARS OLD/ IN THIS BITCH

>>16963690
name a 250-500cc bike that is better and give the reasons why it is better then.

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>>16963665
So much this! Always was a Honda fan, and I wish I could continue to be...

But Honda has fallen far, far behind in terms of technology and style. They had some revolutionary stuff in the last few decades. Unfortunately, now they've forgotten how to innovate and they seem terrified of risk.

Which is sad, because this is a company with some serious racing history.

>>16963693
The poor thing

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>>16963678
it really is, retards who haven't ever ridden one are gonna disagree though because I dunno.

they're ludicrously friendly to ride but have decently high limits.

>>16963721
is that from this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjhwpS_IUcg

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>>16963728
ye

>>16963721
>>16963728
no, very coincidental

>>16963718
I stopped putting faith in japanese companies ages ago, all of my faith is in KTM making some kick arse bikes in the next 5-10 years.

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>>16963718
This picture is worth more than everything I own and 8 years of salary at my current pay grade

>>16963720
kept alive on sheer love alone B-)

>>16963687
When does it start to warm up enough for riding? we're supposed to get some snow down here tomorrow which sucks

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>>16963741
aye other cb400 anon, i thought you died or something.
how long left on lams?

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>>16963745
I really think the T7 Tenere and 790 Adventure are going to finally change some shit in the dual sport market. Maybe in 5-10 years we'll get something better than choosing between an anemic 650 single from the 90's or an overweight touring bike.

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>>16963759
Still have about two feet on the ground, but its been above freezing the last couple of weeks in Anchorage.

Hopefully, I'll have the bike out within a couple of weeks.

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>>16963766
naww iss me, I was just shooting photoids on that day.

>>16963718

Exactly! I think they can come back if they just look back on their older race stuff. I think they need to make a new RVF, make a VFR that isn't so heavy, examine the importance of the RC bikes (hiroshima screamers helped make them famous too).

Like, Honda was the tits. They made an oval piston "V8"!!!

>>16963748
What's the one farthest away from the camera?

>>16963781
Looks like the oval piston one, can't keep the names together.

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>>16963781
One of the rarest Honda's of all time. The oval piston NR

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>>16963790

>>16963775
Fug mane at least its aesthetic, nice doggo too. Hope it warms up soon

>>16963485
>$400
I've got HELD quattrotempi winter gloves and they are the best things going but I've ever bought but in the UK we dont see their high end sports gloves only the touring stuff. Over here for sports/leather gloves its Dainese, A*, RST or Knox

>>16963641
>The Ninja 250/500 is like the Gold Standard for starter bikes
This is /dbt/ so everyone starts out on a 'blade/R1. That said, fuck a 500 if you've any riding experience just get a 600/800 and take it steady

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>>16963796
Ah, right, the NR 750. I think this was when Honda was trying to basically get away with a V8 in four cylinder MotoGP classes.

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>>16963805
>That said, fuck a 500

and you ride what again?

anyone riding on supercorsa sp's? im looking to replace my pp3's with a track day oriented tire.

>>16963776
I don't know why, but for some reason I love this photo.

>>16963821
From Honda MT-50, to Mt-50 with a 100cc engine, to an ER5, to a VFR800, to an R1 to my current GSXR1000...

The 500 was my test bike (I didnt own it) I basically went from riding a 100cc 2stroke to an 800.

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That mirror punching motovlogger cuck got his channel deleted

kek

>>16963977
who

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Check my sick new levers bruvs

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>>16964040
Sikkk

I bought a leather and shot the shit with kektus

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>>16963773
>golf club for a kickstand

>>16963991
Some jackass that rode at high speeds through town, punching mirrors of people who didn't use blinkers for example, while not using then either.

>>16964046
>not even Dienees
y

>>16964066
Monies. For a well made Italian jacket, I paid 270. Very reasonable desu

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>>16964062
Thanks for telling me which motovlogger m8

>>16964062
Just think that I have to drive in the area that asshats like him come from.
>he's been doing this for 5 years
What the shit

>>16964068

RPSTV i think

>>16964068
Name's not needed, you can't and shouldn't watch him anymore.
You shouldn't watch any vlogger probably.

>>16964072
That's the guy. Looks like his channel is back but Youtube canned the video.

>>16964067
>mfw I paid more for deez levers
I hate myself.

>>16964089
I'm about to go ham on farkles tomorrow. You don't even know

>>16964089
I like how bad you are with money

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>>16964067
>Italian

>>16964094
You don't even know the half if it.

>>16964099
I just checked, it was made by some pakistanis

are they even allowed to murder cows for their hides? I am happy with it. it was comfy as shit cruising at 110 tonight in 39 degree weather

>>16964102
>are they even allowed to murder cows for their hides
You're thinking about Hindu. Muslims don't mind about cows.

>>16964100
mayne I am getting a puig windscreen and a ram mount, do I need anything else for /touring/

>>16964107
sikh. Although they both are shit tier countries

>>16964089
>$270+ levers
are they made of unobtanium? Why wouldn't you just get cnc aluminum shit from chinkbay for like $30?

>>16964111
because he's buying himself out of his feelies with retail therapy

>>16964111
Because I had $20 chinkshit on there and broke both levers the first time out and they felt like shit.

>>16964109
Definitely accessory power port, maybe throttle lock

>>16964120
>>16964109
Maybe seat

>>16964109
>sikh. Although they both are shit tier countries

Pakistan is 96% Muslim, why do you think that small minority made your jacket?

>>16964120
>>16964123
how hard is an accessory power port to install?

I will probably get a cramp buster in a month. Seat is not worth spending the money on.

>>16964125
because it's right next to india and I know that the two countries are extremely similar, although the two religions explains why they hate each other

>>16964120
I laid my fz6 down and the chinesium lever just bent. Kept it on there for like 4 months until I bought new ones.

I have pazzo levers on my current bike and they feel almost identical, maybe a little bit thicker.

>>16964131
Easy as fuck, you can buy them with rings that run straight to your battery, or if you have spare accessory power leads behind your headlight just tap into those, most bikes have them.

I have this right now - it's a little flimsy but works.
https://www.amazon.com/RioRand-Motorcycle-Handlebar-Handle-Charger/dp/B00V31KVMC/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1491459777&sr=8-9&keywords=motorcycle%2Busb%2Bport&th=1

I had this on the DRZ with a USB adapter that fit under the cap, felt way sturdier but never used it as a regular accessory port.
https://www.amazon.com/Tusk-12-Volt-Power-Socket/dp/B004FSQ8KO/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491459934&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=12v+tusk+power+outlet

>>16963401
For good reason.

>>16963405
I can scrape my foot pegs on the road.
git gud

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>>16962615
>engine on wheels

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>>16963316
>>16963327
Third world you say

>>16964157
really easy to do and unimpressive on a lot of bikes.

Rode my friends CB500F and had the pegs start scraping with 1 minute. Nowhere near the edge of the lean angle, honda just wants you to feel better about yourself or something

If you could go to one race between Germany and Aragon, which would it be?

http://www.motogp.com/en/calendar/

>>16964169
Assen

>>16964168
Higher you are from the ground the more you have to lean to get down there.

>>16964179
From Germany to Aragon, m8.

>>16964168
>Honda literally appealing to shitcunt riders
sounds about right

>>16964181
You're being a racist, Assen is the best.

>>16964187
I'll be on a trip then. Can't make it to a race outside of that window

>>16964192
Silverstone, only one I can attend without needing several weekdays off.

>>16964162
the fuck?

did you turn around to confront him?


FUCKING NIGGERS MAN

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>>16964216

>>16963289
Those who want to explore fast to compensate for their dead parents.

>>16964220
kek what the fuck. seems like living in south africa would be quite the adventure.

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>want to go to motogp race
>see pics of gorgeous, smiling paddock girls wearing almost nothing
>start sweating

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>>16964227
Who knows m8.

>>16964240
holy shit ur the most high-test alpha motherfucker on this board

show em who's boss, daddy

How are Indians so dank
https://youtu.be/gSX-_RkfPZ4

>want to sell my bike and get dual sport/supermoto
>knee hurts even on naked bike now
>tired of douches in car trying to race me cause i look fast
>want to go on adventures and camp out, make memories
>tired of trying to be fast

I just want to enjoy riding again lads

>>16964240
Continue

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>>16964250
>plz be a women

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>>16964257

>>16964259
Is that a slash vest? I have to drive all day wearing one, it sucks.

>>16964264
What the fuck

>>16964255
>want to go on adventures and camp out, make memories
>want to go on adventures and camp out,
>want to go on adventures
>adventures
Then get an Adventure Bike.

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>>16964255
Time for a kroozer, lad.

>>16964272
>get a pigfat adv bike

Nah im good

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>suzuki is bad

>>16963343
easy good drop. nice one alamonon

>>16964264
>>16964240
>>16964220
>>16964162
this is the best shit I've ever seen posted on this board.

>>16964264
Where are you getting these?

>>16964259
>>>/r9k/

jk but sry I'm just a sheltered American teenage boy who's never had to chase rock throwing Africans into their slum and kick down their gate

Or headbutt a fucking window out

no homo I'm just mirin the test levels

>>16964288
x2 please post sauce, entertained as fuck right now

>>16964291
98% this isn't oc

>>16964288
You've really never been around to see this guy post?

>>16964288
>>16964292
This is all OC by this guy

>>16964303
I saw the one where he turns around once. Still don't habeeb without details.

>>16964301
It seems like South Africa guy is just a fucking alpha 2 me

>>16964281
T...that's not me. I broke one of my stock mirrors within a week or two.

>>16964233
Don't worry, you won't even see them girls.

And if you do, remember they are very insecure.

>>16964317
I would totaly rape them if they were cute traps and not filthy whores.

>>16964356
>filthy whores

You have some problems.

>>16964366
All women are filthy whores. Learn how stuff works my little friend.

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>All women are filthy whores. Learn how stuff works my little friend.

>>16964375
I've had my share of dealing with golddigging cheating bitches.
Doesn't make them all filthy whores.

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>All women are filthy whores. Learn how stuff works my little friend.

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>All women are filthy whores. Learn how stuff works my little friend.

>>16964405
They are, just you wait.

>>16964403
>>16964406
Learn how to quote newfriend.

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>straight people ruin another thread

>>16964414
Bitch please, I am friends with women who sell their body and they are less fucked in their brain than you.

>>16964417
At least it's not fur faggotry.

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i just want to build some sort of crazy v12 literbike and have jay leno review it
but he'll probably be long dead by the time i can even get started

>>16964426
>Sell their body
>Not whores
>gets sexed by random filthy men
>Mentaly sane

Ayy lmao!! Good one my little friend.