[ D a i l y - B i k e - T h r e a d ] - /dbt/ GS500 edition

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What faired bikes have easy to remove fairings? I love my half faired bikes but touring in the cold and wet is fucking shit.

Only problem is all the faired bikes I've worked on had really involved and stressful procedures for accessing regular things like valve covers and carburettor nipples.

>>16987254
This is what happens when you make a new thread and fail to announce it in the old thread.

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>>16987254
>new bread
>old has only 150 replies

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Did my tail tidy today and the 1050 speed triple throttle tube.

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>>16987254
04/10/17(Mon)02:51:06 No.16987254
>>>16988351
04/10/17(Mon)05:35:56 No.16988351
What was meant by this?

>>16988374
Looks good. I need to get an integrated tail light and do a tail tidy

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post celty

>strips postan
I must remember to take pictures BEFORE I wash the Stronk tomorrow.

>>16987254
Be patient, cunt. Old thread is still working.

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>>16988435

>>16988435
God fucking damn latex is the best on women like that.

>>16988446
ikr? I wish they'd find a way to make a type of leather/armor that looked exactly like that but was also effective enough to realistically use.

>>16988378
delete system 32

>>16988468
What the hell man!?

Posted from my iPhone

>>16988481
delete self by an heroing

>>16987524
>>16987524
>>16987524
idiots

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>>16988489
okay.pdf

>>16988461
I remember reading about how for some actress they made a catsuit with a latex exterior but based on a textile (nylon, maybe?) "base." They painted latex over it and worked it until it was uniform and then shined the living hell out of it. Either way, it certainly wouldn't provide any armor. I can't think of any materials that could duplicate the look but with actual protection.

>>16987254
After my bike got lost by Honda at the distribution center, my white with gold wheel AT arrived sometime next week. Can't fucking wait.

>>16988425
for what bike? That's the stock taillight, people get flush ones but I think they look weird

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>>16988521
I'm sure they could do it, but it would be VERY expensive. On the other hand you could just make a custom tailored, super tight, leather race suit. You'd have to get it measure to fit the exact person tho.

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What is the first thing you think when you see someone with one of these things on their helmets?

>>16988851
I think of the first time I ever saw one.
I was in a car in the middle lane and a guy on an R6 was in the right lane. he wanted to pass on right but we were coming up on a slow car in the right. I slowed down for a sec so he could get by and he waved at me.
so i think of an ok impression when i see them.

>>16988851

chicken strips.

>>16988851
Everyone I've ever met with one of those has been nice and friendly, even if they're a squid. I still think squid.

>>16988851
impressionable youth

>>16988851
Will be dead in 5 years because they just had to show off on their bike.

I sold my ninja 250, had it from 2011 - 2017 and put like 13k miles into it. I am considering get a Diavel specially since I found a brand new 2016 one for 19k.

>>16988937
>2011 - 2017 and put like 13k miles into it

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>>16988949

>>16988966
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>>16988949
das a lot for a cafe racer

>>16988971
>this with bell bullit and the hipster icon gear
but why

>>16988967
>giving him any attention

>>16988851
poser or squid depending on the bike.

>>16988989
don't question the master
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB0eRYHtpYo

>>16988851
attention hungry

>>16988888
Who got it

>>16987275
old bikes always have easy to remove fairings, my NSR fairings were held on by like six screws on each side

>>16989087
How can he give away secrets like that for free?

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What have you done this weekend /dbt/?

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>>16989703
Got my theory exam.

Fixed a gushing coolant leak on my '15 Tiger S 1050.
>made in England

I'm a lazy rider/gear changer, I want a bike with an engine that is
>impossible to lug
>smooth as silk
>bike isnt super heavy

was thinking a R1200R, any other suggestions?

>>16989881
Zero

>>16989703

Went for a ride with gf, brother, his gf and a friend. Recorded a new video from it, was a decent weekend, amazing weather for Bongistan.

>>16989703
Nothing bike related unfortunately.

>>16989703
All I did was work

>>16989888
I'd consider it, but I'd have to lug batteries up and down the stairs every day, I can't charge it where I park the bike.

>>16987275
My 929rr came apart really easy

>>16989881
Mt07

You can start them at the bottom of a hill in 6th and pull away with no lugging

reminder that honda a shit

>>16988435
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>>16988826
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>>16988847
What Chinese cartoon is she pretending to be?

>>16990019
>dat yammie 1-2
>markek and pederasta crashing into a wall of air in the same turn

Is Yamaha, dare I say it, /our manufacturer/?

I've got a question guys, what is your biggest hazard that you encounter on the roads where you ride? Excluding retarded drivers of course, that's a given. For me it's roads suddenly covered in thick mud with no warning signs.

>>16990056
Retarded pedestrians. They don't perceive bikes as a threat so they don't perceive them at all sometimes.

>>16988374
not trying to be offensive here, but I get that tail tidy looks neat.

but an ugly tail looks better than having muddy water sprayed across your back, how do you justify this?

>>16990077
Hot chicks are more fun than nice, but ugly chicks
Sprinkles make ice cream taste better
Form over function

>>16990077
>riding in the rain

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>>16989703
I worked. When I could, helped me roommate get his CBR road worthy again after he rekt it last year.

Just waiting on a throttle tube now and it will be on the road again.

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H Y P E
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P
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ONLY 3 MONTHS AND 3 WEEKS LEFT

AAAAAHHHH

>>16990077
You ride faster than the water. It at worst only gets the back 6 inches of your fender dirty and you can just hose it off at your earliest convenience.

A couple mud speckles looks a lot better than having an autistic spaceship attached to your ass.

>>16990089
some of us are actually have jobs.
>>16990085
fair enough

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>Lorenzo crashes in the first 10 seconds

So I think I saw someone Bitching about it a while back, why do you guys dislike engine breaking? Works pretty well if you gently use brakes as well to indicate you're slowing down.

>>16990115

No idea, only problem is when there's a car or something behind you and there's no indication of a speed change as there's no brake lights. Other than that I don't see a problem, I always use it.

>>16990117
Yeah I figured it was if you don't gently touch your brakes, someone can plow into you becuase no one uses spacial awareness

>>16989703
Changed front tire

>>16990056
Metal slabs for road work/uneven pavement

>>16987254
who riding in Jersey today?

daily reminder no one likes bikers

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Post pictures from your weekend rides

>>16990143
YEET, where at

>>16990150
Jackson but gonna head down south today

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>>16990149

>>16990148
daily reminder bikers like noone

Bikers should be shot

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>>16989703
Ordered a china tail tidy kit. Needed one with a reflector so I settled for this one, still beats the stock kit.

>>16990163
>Needed one with a reflector
why? do cops actually care about that shit where you are?

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>>16990148

>>16990161
Start with yourself

>>16990161
This is an age 18+ website kid

>>16990165
Yes. Ive heard of them towing bikes with tail tidy kits before, just for having non-SAE approved signals and reflectors. Granted the rider was probably lipping of but still.

City cops here have absolute hate boners for motorcycles. Ive even heard of them giving tickets for tail tidys using d.o.t reflectors, because they still dont meet canadian standards. They even carry around db checkers to make sure your exhaust isnt about 92db (250-4000$ ticket)

I need to move.

>>16990163

Why not just get one of the little sticky round reflectors? Those big square ones look so ugly!

>>16989703
sat at home, wanked, and complained that it was pissing with rain all weekend.

>>16990192
Probably not sae approved. Im keeping the stock back one, remounting it to where the china reflector is. The two back side ones are not legally required as long as you have the back one, but they will still sometimes give you a ticket for "modifying factory equipment," regardless of whether or not it still falls within the confines of the law.

Im #yoloing it and getting aftermarket signals anyways, but at least thats all they can ticket me for.

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>>16990191
Jesus christ I've literally never heard of a cop doing any of that. Where the hell do you live?

Did you fall in love with your bike before/when you bought it, or did it grow on you over time?

>>16990208
My first bike: Over time because it was kind of ugly
Second bike: First time I opened up the throttle

>>16990154
I'm currently at Stockton, but I live in Toms River, what do you ride

>>16990208
First from the start.
Second grew over time.

>>16990191
>92dB
>my stock exhaust comes rated for 97
lolwut?

>>16990224
I hope you mean 87, because 97 is loud as fuck. My bike can't even produce that with a straight pipe.

>>16990238
it is
2 in 1 V2 rated at around 3k rpms, wonder wat redline maxes out at

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>>16990238
>can't even

>>16990252
>lawn mower
>90dB
lol, honda beaten at their own game

>>16990252
A lawn mower is about as loud as my bike straight piped.

>>16990212
2005 636

>>16990121
I double tap the rear whenever I do it.

>>16990258
I started my bike up for 3 seconds after taking off the exhaust for only 1 cylinder and it made me jump it was so loud.

Scared the shit out of me tbqh.

>>16990272
Noice, are you close to Lakewood or on the opposite end, pretty close to TR, maybe we could ride some day
>>16990273
And yeah any way to indicate is good, I just heard someone say that it's bad for the bike one time

>>16990279
near Lakewood sadly. I try to never ride through there terrible drivers

>>16990279
It's not bad for it, worst it does is wear the opposite side of the transmission teeth.

>>16990282
Fuckin Jews are crazy, I'm actually pretty close to you, got an email I can shoot ya some more info to, we can ride in the summer
>>16990284
How bad are we talking though, like 100k tranny change, or like 25k risk

>>16990289
Not bad at all, you really don't need to worry about engine braking any more than wearing out your cylinders.

>>16990289
No change in life.

>>16990289
Like after your bike is long dead it might have been worn a bit.

>>16990191
Y'all need freedom

That sounds awful wow.

>>16990295
>>16990297
>>16990298
Figured it was some pussy who's worried about nothing, plus it helps your brakes last longer so

>>16990278
I took my muffler off and was disappointed.
My muffler might actually make it louder.

>>16990307
Do you ride a scooter?

>>16990310
No, big twin.

>>16990313
how big? Because my liter twin without an exhaust almost blew my eardrums out

>>16990318
1130cc

>>16990323
weird

>>16990289
[email protected]

lets ride sometime

>>16990328
Just a silent engine

>>16990339
The fuck kinda domain is that lol

>>16990359
just some Disposable email lol

>>16990108
>Ducahdee
>ever

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First time scooter owner here again. This morning it wouldn't start, my dad suggested we jump it off using his car, we tried this and now the engine won't turn at all. What do I do :(

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Post good books about motorcycles.

Any suggestions appreciated

>>16990421

Take it to a dealer or mechanic and don't ask on DBT.

>>16990421
Is it wise to use a car battery to jump a scooter battery?

>>16990435
Why not?

>>16990460

Different voltages/amperages? Could cook your old battery.

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>>16990421
does that thing have a kick start?

whats the make and model?
is it a 12 volt system?
some scooters run 6 volt, if yours is one that does then you've blown a couple of fuses and possibly the recifier.
never jump from a car anyway the ampage is way too much for your wiring.

why did it not start?
did you check the plug, see if it was wet? if its wet check the spark, if its dry check the fuel system
how old is the scooter?
if its got a kick start STOP relying on the button start and get into the habit of kicking it every time.

pic related is mine.

>>16990483
Amperage doesn't matter, both are probably 12V

>>16990495
Kymco 500 Xciting Ri. I don't know why it didn't start, maybe because I left it out last night and it was covered in mist?

I don't know if it has a kick start.

>>16990518

on the side stand or main stand?

>>16990528
if you left it over night on the side stand you'll have drained the fuel from the carb and fuel system.
if this is the case it needs a "shoogle" to re-prime it.

take the scooter off the stand
stand astride it holding onto the handlebars
lean the scooter as far as it is comfortable to the left, hold it for 10 seconds
straighten it up and now hold it to the right for 10
repeat 3 or 4 times
now put the scooter on the main stand
push down on the rear tll the back wheel touches the floor, hold for 10 and release
repeat 3 or 4 times.
using the kick start turn the engine over 3 or 4 times with the ignition OFF
take the plug out, it should now be wet and smell of fuel.
plug back in, ignition on , use the kick start and see if it'll fire up

Is shaft drive a meme?

>>16990617
No

>bike I really really want doesn't have a fuel gauge

how big of a deal is this? This could be a deal breaker for me because of my OCD. I am terrified of running out of fuel and getting stranded because of this. Am I just being really retarded here?

>>16990617
It's p pleasant

>>16990617
I got a shaft you can drive bb

>>16990624
That's why you have a trip meter.

>>16990624
Just look at your odo and do a fillup every 100 miles dude

>>16990624
If you know how much fuel the bike holds, and you have a good idea of how many mpgs it gets, you'll be fine. Once you reach a certain mileage, out fuel in.

If it's carbed you have a petcock so you'll have to flip it when the bike died and then you have 20-30 miles to refill

>>16990624

Not that much of a problem to be honest, just keep an eye on your mileage and you should be fine. My current bike has a fuel gauge but the one I plan on getting doesn't, it really isn't a problem.

>>16990631
>100 miles
My bikes does ~300km (190 miles) easy.

i occasionally do voluntary work for the local church+daycare
>the kids know me well and know i have a bike
>occasionally let them on it, sometimes even start it
>yesterday a buch of kids were 'miring it, show it off as usual
>they start with the "once i'm a grownup imma get just the same one"
>today
>one of said kids looks a bit dim
>turns out he told his parents he wants to get a bike
>parents didn't take it too well
>father might have slapped him
should i report this?
do anything at all?
i've already mentioned it to the nuns, but other than looking at the bruises nothing's come out of it...

>>16990653
Report it. Any suspicion is a reason to report.

>>16990588
I'm at AAP getting a battery charger. When I get back I'll try this also

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>>16990624
More annoying to not have a tach, you can always carry some spare fuel with you.

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>>16989703
>finished assembling my EXC
>put the stock master cylinder back on my CBR
>took the CBR innawoods
>took the CBR on a street ride

>>16990653
I thought the ending to that story was gonna be "his dad got him a 50cc dirtbike and he loves it"

Feels bad man

>>16990646

What bike would that be?

>>16990653

If there's visible evidence of abuse on the kid's body, tell the police asap so they can investigate, poor kid doesn't deserve that shit.

>>16990718
My fz6 gets about 220 miles to the tank when I don't ride like an asshole

>>16990724

I think my CBR500 will do about 250 miles to a tank but that's no surprise for smaller displacement bikes. My brother's Fireblade will do about 120 miles before empty, but then that's just litrebikes for you.

>>16990727
Riding style is a big part. When I'm hammering on it and hooning I'll get around 30-32mpg compared to the 42i usually get

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>>16990746

>tfw get around 70mpg when cruising at normal road speed

>>16990724
>when I don't ride like an asshole

This is why I fill up every 100 miles when my tank should last 150 I don't know how much of my 44mpg I waste hooning

>>16990752
I'm more worried about speeding tickets then mpg with this bike.

>>16990769
What baiku

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>>16990624
Doesn't matter fag, just bought a bike without one, just drove it on the main tank until it started to sputter, switched to the reserve tank and then filled her up and now I'll try to remember to reset the trip meter every time.

Also, you don't have OCD, you're just a stupid faggot.

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Alright guys, what do I need to look for to make sure I dont fet fucked?

I know generally what to look for, like bent controls, chain wear, sprojet wear, but what else?

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>just invested 300 euro bucks in my old cb 500
>it probably needs maintenance for even more money in the next months
>dont know if i should keep it or buy a bigger bike since its basically worth nothing

wat do /dbt/?

>>16990813
If its worth nothing id keep it desu, unless you just dont want to wrench on it.

>>16990671
Your bike is fuel injected, I think.
Can you described the not starting.

>>16990807
What the fuck is a spark arrestor btw?

>>16990839

It's a device that arrests the spark.

>>16990847
But sparks have no race

>>16988841
>>16988847
How many liters of sweat is she pouring out?

Just picked up my summer fuel saver, a 1991 katana 750 for 100 burger dollars.

Charged the battery and it runs.

Fairings are shit so they're coming off. Plan on running a 7" round headlight. Might replace the seat sooner or later. Don't want a rat bike but it's happening until I find a good set of used fairings.

>>16990839
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spark_arrestor

Supposed to help prevent wildfires when you're innawoods

>>16990807
Ask for the stock linkage because lowered bikes usually handle funny.
>what to look for
The chain is probably going to look dirty. It's a dirt bike. Bent levers aren't that big of a deal either. They're like $10 each. As long as the chain doesn't have seized links and the sprockets aren't severely hooked then I wouldn't worry about those.
Ask him to not run the bike before you show up. Check that the engine is actually cold and then see how easily it cold starts. Give it a test ride and make sure everything works fine once it warms up.

I'd also say always look for sketchy aftermarket wiring in used bikes, but that shouldn't be an issue on an MX bike.

>>16990839
Keeps afterfire flames from leaving the exhaust. It's required to ride on public land to prevent forest fires.

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>>16990871
Neato.
I do like going innawoods.

Are dirtbikes ok at carrying heavy weight, like can I load up hinting gear on one?

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>>16990852
>Take all the credit from based spark plug for the engine working
>Lazy fucks don`t always do the enough work
>Sometimes they just stall the engine and refuse to work
>Need an entire system built around them just to get them to do one job
>If one gets into your fuel tank the just burn everything down
>More civilized components have resistors
>Most the younger ones do thin anyway
>Hard working components use capacitors
>but good ol' spark gets arrestor because they only ruin everything
Lets be honest, you homo, we both know the race of the spark.

>>16990884
So im really just checking to see how it starts then?

Is there a way to tell if the top end is worn out, I hear its common on mx bikes.

>>16990022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O9hRcIAza0

>>16990887
I guess it depends on how much weight you plan on putting on it as well as how you're attaching the gear to the bike. I've gone camping on my klx250 several times, had no real issues. It makes the bike handle differently (Obviously) and going over terrain is more difficult, but not impossible. If you plan on packing out a moose kill all at once, well, that might be a problem.

>>16990887
>Are dirtbikes ok at carrying heavy weight,
some can, but they're generally pigfat. The MX bike like anon posted can't care much more than the rider.

Let me explain Why Yammie Noob keeps crashing

He doesn't really enjoy riding, he does it to build his youtube "brand", and he doesn't need to be a good rider for that

>>16990910
How many times has he crashed now?

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>>16990913
Not enough if he keeps doing it.

>>16990807
Pit it on a stand with both tires off the ground, wiggle them and make sure wheel bearings are still good, and spin the tires and check for wobbles (bent rims). Make sure the motor is cold when you go so you can see if it has issues starting. Push on the bars too so the forks compress and see if they are leaking oil

>>16988374
Is there something wrong with that shiny two inches of rear tire? Mine don't look like that. Just wondering. :^ )

>>16989576
>Currently, you must also provide a statement of "good cause". This is nothing to be anxious about, up to 98% of applications are approved. While you simply can't just put that you wan tthe permit for general "self-defense", just about any reason will do. Just put a little thought into and provide any documentation if you have it, but it's not necessary.
http://www.californiagunpermit.com/how-to-get-your-permit-in-the-oc.html

Chino will probably be cheaper and nastier than Irvine if that matters to you.

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>>16987254
>16987254
should i jump for the XSR 900
it apparently drives great and looks so damn good to me

i havent ridden any motorcycles seriously for about 3 months now
but before this i had a kawasaki ninja 650
what does /dbt/ think?
my main concern is maybe its too much bike, compared to the ninja
also im worried its a bit heavy since the city i live in is really crowded with shitty roads
which reminds me, it will mostly be used in the city but taken out every now and then

>>16991013

If you want something closer to the Ninja 650 I'd go for the XSR700 instead. Weight wise it's fine, I'm a manlet and I found the weight fine.

>>16991019
ive thought of that
as much as id like the xsr700 it simply isnt available here
im about 6 flat so im not really a manlet but not tall either, my biggest problem was not ridong it per say but as a daily its tiring to deal with potholes and traffic

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Fuck, all I wanted was motorcycles but I got more feels than I could manage

>>16991024

It'll deal with rough surfaces as well as any other bike. It's a pretty quick bike but then nothing absolutely crazy. You'd likely adjust to the speed fairly quickly though. Otherwise maybe look at something like a Ducati Scrambler if you want a classic looking modern?

>>16990718
R1150GS
It needs the 22L tank, as it does 6L/100 (39mpg)

>>16990718

Well it is a bike designed to cover miles so no surprise really...

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>>16990426
>strange mixture of banal drivel and really, really useful advice

>>16991032
around here the xrs900 is the same price as the scrambler sixty2

the other scramblers are a bit too pricey for me

the sixty2 and the xsr900 are my main picks right now and i feel as if the former is a bit too weak and the latter a bit too strong

what do you think?

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>>16990488
lolno
https://pastebin.com/Bq8GsvyZ
plus pirsig was a real shit to his son

pic related is much better but not, strictly speaking, about motorcycles

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>>16989703

has anyone sat on a F800ST?

What's it like? How comfy?

>>16991128
There is someone here with one.
Barely posts though I think.

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Anybody have experience with kevlar liners? Been looking at some leggings since riding pants are kind of a hassle.

>run bike to nearly empty
>wow I never knew I could flick this thing around so easily
>fill it up to full
>ride out of forecourt
>nearly drop it around corner

>>16991128

I sat on an F800R which has largely the same ergos and it was pretty nice. I don't think I've ever sat on an uncomfortable BMW though saying that, their ergos are top.

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Why does everyone here hate my 929rr what the fuck did I do to deserve this treatment? Did I buy a shitbike or something what the fug?

>>16991153
I sat on an F800S and it was fucking horrible, but I am 6'1 and Germany is full of manlets.

>>16991146
I'd just go with proper jacket and pants. Some riding jeans are incredibly comfy while including thick kevlar liners and hip protection.

>>16991163
I love it and you anon :)

>>16991153
>I don't think I've ever sat on an uncomfortable BMW
I did.
It was the F800R. Bike is made for small children or something. Felt like my knees were next to my ears.

>>16990904
>>16990907
Ok then, itd be able to carry me and a decent load then.

Nothing crazy, but a light pack, rifle, and ammunition should be fine.

Is there any way to tell when the top end needs to be rebuilt on a crf250?

Hows the price too, Im thinking ill make my initial offer at 1900.

>>16991163
because you restricted it ti 1/5 its power then fucked it up even more

>be struggling with slalom
>start looking where I want to go
>-45% turning radius
How does this even work?

>>16990913
three at least

I don't know much about his first crash, but his second one he literally just took a slight curve too fast and hit the only rock for miles

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>>16989703

>>16991212
you control a bike with your body, your body knows better how to do that shit than you.

>>16990783
04 gsxr 600

>girls like sports bikes
>sports bikes are not comfy

Are sports tourers a good compromise?

>>16991253
A sport tourer like the hayabusa, or the K1600?

>>16991253
>girls like sports bikes
>

>>16991253

Yeah if you get a sportier one like a VFR800 or something.

>>16991259
yeah was thinking k1600 or r1200rt. So leaning more on the comfy side.

>used bike prices are inversely proportional to distance from capital
Really makes you drink.

>>16991297
You'll attract middle aged bald men
Maybe a MILF if you're really lucky.

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>mfw I frequently use bicycle lanes/gaps specifically for bicycles and not sure how illegal this is
>obviously thoroughly check around me there's no bicycles near me/in sight because it is their lane
>as far as I know I'm not impeding anyone or being inconsiderate for using it

Opinions on this? I think its similar to using bus lane.

>>16991253
Girls don't know shit about bikes

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>>16991253

>>16991332
Depends on the location I guess. When I get on my bicycle I don't expect motorcycles in my lanes so I might not pay attention and cut you off.

>>16990653
report it, anon. a kid who just deals with domestic violence turns out much more fucked up than a kid who gets separated from his parents because of it. he'll be miserable at first, and so will his parents, but I'm years to come, he will be thankful, and see what he got out of.

t. a man who was once in that child's situation.

>>16991332
which country?

>>16991332
Depends really. If you go slow and you need to be there nobody really cares.

I regularly ride my bike into pedestrian area's (to park), never had problems with it, even cops didn't mind. But I do go slowly, riding the clutch and letting pedestrians first.

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>>16990421

You can use a car battery for a jump, just don't have the car running. The cars alternator might fry your battery. Or blow your main fuse. Which is what I think happened to you. Check near The positive terminal on your battery for a blown 20 or 30 amp fuse. Everything should work after you replace that.

>>16991302
so... I'm in Jersey. is the implication here that I would find the same bike used here for cheaper than I would in, say, Pennsylvania?

>>16991413

Bikes are generally cheaper out in the boonies than they are near a city. Check central PA prices instead of the area around Philly or Harrisburg.

>>16991364
UK.

>>16991344
God those things look gud now.

Wish they'd put a better motor in it.

>>16991446
I don't live there myself, but from what I see on youtube it seems to be the same as here in the Netherlands. Just don't hinder cyclists and it's no problem. Here I know for a fact you can use the cycle lanes if it has a dashed line.

>>16991334
Including you

IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL OUTSIDE

I DIDN'T EVEN HAVE TO LAYER UP THIS MORNING EITHER

MY FINGERS DON'T EVEN FEEL LIKE NEEDLES

THE SKY IS ACTUALLY CLEAR

FUCK

IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL OUTSIDE GUYS

>>16987254
https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_2403123527&feature=iv&src_vid=gmm1b2GOj-w&v=yRC7SNV0tCQ

>>16991470
Forgot your meds m8

>>16991514
kys yourself

>>16991413
I'm making this observation as a third world dweller but I imagine a similar relation between the level of shitpoverty and bike prices holds true for freedomland as well.

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Worth it? Or think it is fucked big time. Maple bucks

>>16991514
I kind of want one for the lulz
That or the ruckus

>>16991503
NIGGA IM HIGH ON CINNAMON LIFE

all of the fairweather riders are out, where the fuck were you faggots when i was riding in 30 degree weather?!

>>16991580
I want you you're having mate, sounds wonderful

>>16991595
probably sitting comfy in their cage

>>16991600
*want what

>>16991537
>zebra stripes
top maple

Those loose cables make me nervous though

>'still on original oil!!!'
That's a new one.

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>Trucks are great for hauling bikes, definitely better than a far cheaper and far simpler motorcycle trailer, you gotta get a truck to haul your bike.

>>16991600
IM GETTING ANOTHER BIKE TODAY
FUCK YEAH
IM NOT EVEN THE SAME GUY

>digital tach
>analog speedo
why

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>>16991600
out having fun

>>16991633
Low floor vans are master race.

can someone recommend a high-end bike cover for the 701?

I got the oxford medium, and the stock mirrors just fuck me. The cover won't even reach the front wheel.

>>16991344

They've really improved the body work but fuck me that exhaust is still awful.

>>16991633
Truck<Flatbed<Van=Trailer

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>>16991633
hitch caddies are better, they double as a table and seat when the bike is off too and leaves 100% of the vehicle for cargo and gear

>>16991680
>putting that much weight behind the rear wheels

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>>16991344
>still no kawi green
why must they mock me so

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>>16991661
Except for having to daily drive a fucking van or having to spend thousands plus running costs on a van as a second vehicle as opposed to less than a grand on a brand new trailer hitch and trailer. Also having to work in confined space strapping your bike down instead of having all the space in the world to move around.

>>16991695
I DD a Crafter.
What confined space are you talking about? You can park a bike in there and sleep next to it with several people.

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>>16991680
You can only put that much weight on the hitch with a pickup truck or large SUV though. Also a general utility trailer fits more than one bike.

>>16991669
>high end bike cover

Who even cares? Literally every single cover I have ever seen on a motorcycle in my life has been the 15$ walmart one, mine included.

It keeps dust off, what more do you need?

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Summoning R65

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>>16991686
>>16991707
>not having load handling suspension
doesn't even upset the steering over bumps and drops with the airbags in it and still rides just like before
i also just dont have room for a trailer at this time so i stick to the caddy or hijack a trailer from me dad if i need to haul more bikes

>>16991695
i used to have a van as a daily, was pretty fucking sweet. camping on a whim, could haul all kinds of shit around, instant party bus when buddies are sloshed and that v8 grunt

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>>16991717

>>16991720
You can camp on a whim with a tent if you're smart enough to put a few rods through a bit of fabric and hammer a few anchors into the soil.

>>16991537
Way too much for a not running 25 year old bike.

Who even knows, tranny could be fuckered and the guy just pulled a spark plug wire to pull a fast one.

>>16991695
>bike not getting blasted with bugs, rocks, and dirt
>room for a full toolbox and parts
I said master race not economy race.

>>16990867
a 100 dollar can-o-tuna

indeed

>>16991669
Get the Dowco weatherguard. They have a listing of the type you should get depending on your bike. Don't get the retarded $15 Walmart brand: your bike will be toast.

>>16991724
I said R65, not WR

>>16991720
>not having load handling suspension
No, my wagon can't handle 250kg on the hitch, it's just too much, even with the extra suspension we've fitted.
Putting that much weight 2m behind the rear axle is just offsetting everything.

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>>16991735

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>>16991730
I'm just about ready to autistically screech here. Do I really have to debunk your criticism one by one, or can you maybe put two and two together yourself?

>>16991726
you probably camped in washington, its usually soaking wet if you arent in prime season and all my gear can be set up already inside. beats dicking with a tent especially on road trips

>>16991747
That is autism on a new level.
When are you coming to Berlin already?

>>16991734
How is a 15$ walmart cover any worse than a 200$ bike specific cover?

Honestly asking, unless its sitting outside in the elements year round I cant see why it would matter. Even then, my 15$ cover was watertight and still kept dust/birdshit/sun ect off of it.

two days ago i bought a 1982 honda xr250c

I paid about 700 dollars, and i had to put 10 hours into it go get it to run

but now i can ride around a small field all i want, slowly learning

i have never driven any two wheel vehicle before

i found myself thinking it only had three gears for one sole stupid reason, the refrain of "little honda" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZOGlgVldAs

is this ok?

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>>16991761
give monei

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>>16991633
There is a couple of guys near me that haul motorcycles around the country. Id like to do something like that for a living. They have something like pic related.

>>16991773
Fuck you WR

>>16991760
But is it even camping then?

>>16991750
Fine
>don't have to fuck around with a goddamn trailer
Because eventually you're going to escalate to a closed trailer anyways.

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>>16991779
i fukt ur mom fagget

>>16991787
That's it, I'm calling your mum. Gonna be house arrest for the next 6 months.

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>>16991773
I'll buy you some nice burgers and maybe a round of go karting if you come.
>implying your mom will let you

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>>16991774
How the fuck can they turn a profit hauling around single motorcycles with a full size truck?

>>16991793
Asking a lot.

>>16991793
Murika

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>tfw 550km tour through the Eifel yesterday after not really riding since november

My ass is still surprisingly intact.

>>16991782
if im cooking on a camp stove and shitting in the bushes its close enough for me

>>16991537
1200 Is price for bike with no obvious faults. Just cosmetics and expected wear at that age.
Unless there is an obvious fix that can be testd (e.g. dead battery), price for not running is 600 and less.

>>16990096
>You ride faster than the water

you've gotta be fucking kidding me you can't be this retarded

>>16991793
Probably cater to the guys with 80k show motorcycles they dont mind paying 10k to transport across the country.

Basically because 'murrica

>>16991730
I couldn't stand the thought of my bike getting rocks, bugs, or dirt on it. That's why I never ride it.

>>16990156
>a GS that's off the tarmac

wow I am genuinely impressed

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Any of you cucks just bought a new tires? Pretty sure it this auitist that came in to my shop browsed 4chan and probably /dbt/

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>>16991791
>house arrest
>not "grounded"
lmao?
go ahead. +4972212011

>>16991792
>food
nuh. monies for gasoline
>>16991805
>Eifel
why didn't you say anything you god damn faggot

>bike off to get serviced

Is it cuck behaviour if I clean it/polish it up before I hand it over to the dealer?

>>16991808
m8
what thread is this on what board on what site?
people really are that retarded

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>>16991810
I weep

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>>1634454

>>16991819
If you dont service your bike youre a cuckold

>>16991824
castrol a best

>>16991819
>prep the tool
You tell me princess

>>16991817
>why didn't you say anything you god damn faggot

My dad only told me in the morning to pack my shit and hop on my SV

>>16991817
>ist bekannt als Telefonterror und gilt als KO so das empfohlen wird Der Anruf sollte nicht entgegengenommen werden

Nice try

>>16991819
If my dear goes to a dealer I'm expecting they clean her up. I'm paying good money for it.

>>16991817
Money you dont have to spend is money you can spend on gas, silly.
Unless you're *gasp* a robot.

>tfw too pussy to call and ask ur mum to put you on the phone so I can call you a Nappsülze IRL

>>16991824
whoops

>>>/wsg/1634454
I think that's how it works.

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>>16991840
>>ist bekannt als Telefonterror und gilt als KO so das empfohlen wird Der Anruf sollte nicht entgegengenommen werden
wat
>>16991837
where from

>>16991843
i don't realyl get your logik there dropbe

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>>16991813
I take her on dirt roads regularly

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I saw a Busa being used as a touring bike today. Dude had a luggage rack and a big ass bag on the back and was wearing textile.
>tfw no niggers
>tfw the sandniggers are only interested in BMW 3 series and Mercedes

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>>16991823
LOL it's so ugly I want it

>>16991855
don't have to spend on food*
hurr
When was the last time you rode with your udnerage quad friends?

>>16990156
>>16991857
Why do memeventure bikes have two front fenders?

>>16991734
thanks, will try to look for something similaravaliable to european market.

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>>16991857
S I K K
I
K
K

>>16991875
the only time was the one from the webm
I'm the lonesome rider
even if I was just riding with over thousands about a week ago on the Anlassen.

>>16991889
Because cuckold

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>>16991857
ayy, are you standing? You need to be standing

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>>16991862
Is it even a good touring bike?

>>16991896
Wranon how the refugee thing going?

>>16991910
It's comfy, has lots of torks, high top speed, good wind protection, good aftermarket and it's a Japanese i4. Why wouldn't it be?

>>16991855
Currently cologne, soon hilden.

then back to bulgaria for a month until end of semester

>>16991920
I didn't think it was comfortable. What about the range?

>>16991889
Only one fender, the other is the beak.

The beak comes from the original gs, which had an high fender, from the R1100GS on they had a low fender and used the high one for looks.

>>16991906
Don't know, kinda looks like I was standing.
That was 2 years ago, when I just had it and not really used to mud.

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Wanna see my next bike mod? BEHOLD:
http://rocketshields.com/

>>16991924
I don't know, I only sat on one before but didn't ride. Probably around 350 km like pretty much all bikes.

>>16991937
WHY

>>16991951
>>16991937
100% wind blocking?

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>>16991920
>torks
>less than 500cc nominal per cylinder

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>>16991937
>>16991941