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Any motorcycle youtubers that aren't terrible?
I like Frickin Jim and Vegas RoManiac but they generally only do dirt videos
Pretty much all the big guys are garbage click-baiting scum though

>>17074497
the youtube ecconomy doesn't allow for good content to get popular.

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Went for a test ride today boyos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVArgPWYW2c

>>17074497
Ichiban moto is goat but it's not about riding the bike

>>17074502
True
And the youtube economy also allows all the big players who are only in it for the money to whine about the ad boycotts and shit

>>17074468
>good ol days
You mean when dbt was mostly cruisers?

>>17074468
are gixxers really as comfy as people say?

>>17074526
Depends a lot on your proportions. Best idea is to just sit on one.

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Post go fast music
>>>/wsg/1640571

>>17074497

BaronVonGrumble, when he actually uploads

>>17074497
RJ

Why is Rossi so good?

Tough luck, Maverick.

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>>17074535
>normie EDM music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cXrEPNvRO8

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xth for making new friends

Sup dbt, haven't been around for a couple months, anyone died/become permanently paralyzed?

>>17074535
>buys gopro instead of gloves

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>>17074559

>>17074479
l find that white is too easy to mistake for something else, like road markings or a background object. A lot of things in the world are white. Yellow is a far more uncommon occurance in everyday settings. I don't understand how black is supposed to stand out at all, and even if it does it's pretty useless if its visual impact is limited to country roads in sunny weather.

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>>17074559

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>>17074567
Aww shit, who dat be

>>17074559
A porshe died, thats about it. Nothing else of value lost.

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>>17074593
Yammie noob

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>>17074593
Nobody important.

>>17074535
https://youtu.be/9lXuZHkOoH8
or
https://youtu.be/vtbDB4jaChQ

I swear one of these songs will kill me one day

But at least my hands will be less fucked up than yours.

>>17074556
Experience, experience, experience.
That fucker is going to die of old age, on a podium position in a motoGP race.

Go fast music

https://youtu.be/JfdlZhyfCIk

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>>17074576
In a city you have a lot of darker colours, making white stand out.
Don't know why black works that well though.

I use a combination of Black, blue and white, with reflective lines.
Apparently I light up completely in the dark, which is pretty nice as a commuter.

>>17074526
5'11" here, the gixxer 750 is hella comfy probably my next bike

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>>17074604
>>17074601
>>17074596
Jeez, how is he not fucking dead from that height

>>17074622
no his bike will just eventually fly away mid race and take him to heaven. Unfortunately he will need to spend eternity being challenged for best in history like fats brown in that twilight zone episode.

>>17074622
>>17074622
He pulled 2 seconds off Pedrosa in the last 2 laps.

Mental

>>17074503
they are doing gay pride parades in the woods now?

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>>17074558
>mfw can't stop liking dadcore

>>17074535
my pick
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn58-Nl9NYw

how do you change gear on a vespa?
where is the actual shifter?

>>17074674
Oh shit I forgot about that band. This song is gold.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HU1lgOYOvT8

>>17074686
Isn`t it in the left handle bar?

I listen to games sound track.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zZ9dN9SJXQ

>>17074686
Left hand shifter. Pull the lever and rotate the handle bar.

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>>17074637
Outdoor objects like road markings aren't really that white, they're pretty grey from dirt and wear. Whereas say, fluorescent yellow road signs or construction worker vests are still bright.

In the country helmets are primarily being viewed against a backdrops like light sky or clouds and are being blown out by the sun.

>>17074776
true but you are generally quite visible in the day light regardless, (unless you are driving a camo bike like your pic). At night however white is the best non high vis colour you can hope for.

>>17074818
Ill camo ur boipucci with my dicc

>>17074823
bit gay

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Why did I let you go? :(

>>17074917
Because with old age your brain starts to disfunction.

>>17074917
you hate classic motorcylces which are guaranteed to rise in value?

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>>17074929
It blew up on the next owner on his first ride. I think it was pissed I sold it.

Or like I suspect, Honda doesn't exactly build the most robust two strokes. That would be Yamaha.

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>>17074674
>Stratovarius

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>>17074948
Did Yamaha ever release a proper 2-stroke for street use though? The RD 500 was probably the biggest disappointment in motorcycle history.

>>17074674
IIII CAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN'T FORGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET

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>>17074917
>that """"exhaust""""

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>>17075002
TZR250 Vtwin.

I imported this one. Found out it had a blown cylinder after putting a few hundred miles on it running on 1. Had it rebuilt using TZ parts for a bit more compression and power.

Of course, I never changed the tires from the stock shit ass ancient crap that was on it, so I lowsided it when I took it out on track, hence the rash on the tail.

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>>17075022
never seen a 2-smoke?

>>17075042
Oh god those chambers... so fuckin sexy!!

>>17075050
Speedbumps love them.

>>17074526
thats an rgv 250 newfag scum

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>>17075036
ah right, the one they kept completely re-working.

>>17074468
Stop
Fucking
Up
The
OP

REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

>>17075094
Make your own and cease whining faggot.

Do you ever just go to a town you've never been to before just to watch the people. Pottering about on their busy lives like ants. Totality unaware of your existence. Sometimes I follow people just to see where they go and try and suss out what type of person they are just from what I can see from the back of their car and driving style.

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>>17075050
visible welds are always sexy on exhausts.

>>17075119
go to bed Dennis you are drunk

>>17074559
Them cunts in the photo got their outfits mixed up

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2017 vs 2016 FZ09
Are all the upgrades they did to the 2017 worth the extra money?

>>17075158
prolly not.

isnt that just electronics shit?

>>17075132
not even kidding the amount of times I've almost crashed because someone's left the curtains open and I'm just mesmerised watching them put their socks away or some shit like a clockwork toy.

>>17075201
If I remember correctly the upgraded the suspension, added traction control, made it 2 modes (sport and regular aka pussy mode), retuned (I THINK), and an optional quick shifter. Plus the front end looks nicer

>>17075226
>quick shifter

which probably only works shifting up i guess? Who needs those?

>>17075119
no, id rather be home shitposting on /o/

>>17075263
you can do both with a remote speech device of heighten intelligence

>>17075276
i took the bluetooth headset off my helmet cause the speakers hurt my ears. No one calls me anyway, and the speakers arent loud enough for music on the freeway

>>17075083
>mangafox

>>17075293
shut up this isnt /a/

>>17075304
4chan=/a/, normalfag.

>>17075304
fuck the fuck off

>>17074503
did you throw down?

>>17075316
>>17075354
>>>/a/

We talk here about tight leathers, lube and many love here, not 2D girls.

>>17075360
>many
*manly

>>17075360
Anime and manga is always related on 4chan.

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>>17074917
I know your feels bro.

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>>17075382
still have mine

vintage diesels=meh

>>17075360
>he doesn't have a 2D bike
literal pleb

>>17075382
Oh man, I have always wanted a 400 V4 Honda.
/fistbump for bein' a cool import bro.

There's an RVF400 locally that I wanna buy so bad but the guy refuses to sell. I'm pretty sure he's running out the clock on the 25 year import thing.

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>>17075405
Oh man a pre-gullwinger! Very nice! K or L model eh?

My M model back in the day in the process of being rebuilt.

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>>17075427
>implying it wouldnt be the same for everyone

>>17075123
You ain't wrong. That shit is art. I'd love to have chambers from famous 2strokes on my wall.

I should ask around and see if I can make that happen...

>>17075442
not sure I havent really checked

guy I bought it from says its a jdm 1988 model but its top speed restricted in 6th gear (soon to be rectified) so probably an L ?

>>17075472
The only reason to buy an NM4

>>17075442
Keep in mind you can use any of the engine parts from the Aprilia RS250.

You will DEFINITELY want to look at the powervalves on her. They had a nasty habit of shearing off and dropping into the cylinder and fragging the whole engine. This goes for all Suzuki RGV engines up until they started schlepping them to Aprilia.

Please make sure you check yours out thoroughly; theres a load of info on the internet about this issue. Its the sole problem you could have with an RGV. Make sure you sort this and she'll be your slave forever.

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>>17075494
well this one is kinda cool i guess.

Still to many "real" motorcycle parts, it needs a shaft drive, brake-covers and a hidden exhaust.

Also different looking wheels and fork.

>>17075523
im aware the vj21 is much less prone than the vj22 and aprilia

its got less than 5500 orig miles its in good shape the engine

Ayy

>>17075158
Absolutely. I test rode the new fz 09 and its far and away so much better than the older version. Definitely worth the money

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Getting a 2015 ducati scrambler with full throttle handlebars, full termigoni, and frame sliders for 7k tomorrow. The bike has 8,000 miles.


Good deal or am I fucking up? The bike looks and sounds/rides very nice.

>>17075647
meme bike

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I want a fucking enduro. This seems like a good deal. How cheap do you think he'll sell it without the meme-carb?

Or should I hold out for a KTM 525 EXC?

>tfw no pickup to haul dirt bike with

>>17075647
it's a you money friend

>>17075647

Way too much $$$
Way too many miles
You're getting ripped off, 5k max

>>17075647
hipster faggot mobile

pathetic

>>17075647
Scamblers are retarded but whatever

>>17075647
your money m8

https://miami.craigslist.org/brw/mcy/6100927804.html

first bike, good deal guys?

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>>17075659
>2 years old
>4 k miles/yr
>too many mi

>>17075659

Well we haven't bargained a price yet. It just got the second service and the bike is mapped to the full exhaust. It's not too far off from turning it into a cafe like I'd like to - maybe some woodcraft clipons and change the seat.

Also kbb values the bike at 7,100 in excellent condition. And it's in A+ condition (older rider)

>>17075654

Urban enduro was my first choice but I feel like this deal is too good to pass up. All other 2015s at dealers are going for 8 grand. And that's with stock exhaust. Zero mods.

>>17075676
trying too hard kid

trolling is an art

also
>not buying a street legal h2r for first bikou

did you balls drop off recently

>>17075676
>and new Bridgestone RS-10R rear tire.

so this guy spends 25.000 bucks on a bike but only gets ONE tire changed?

Sup /DBT/,

Buddy of mine is looking to get his first bike, he's considering an FZ6R. What's the used equivalent I can suggest he buy so when he downs it for the first time he doesn't immediately regret buying new?

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>>17074468
I'm a newfag to bikes, so apologies if this was common knowledge but have you guys seen this website? Have you guys used it?
http://www.motorcycleroads.us/index.html
Was surprised to find so many touge-spec roads in my relatively boring area.

>>17075714
Ummm... the FZ6?

>>17075718
This, don't get the R it's a worse bike

>>17075714

any older FZ6? That way he will get a proper engine as well and not that gutless neutered abomination.

>>17075718
>>17075727
>>17075744
thanks m8s

>>17075647
7K sounds like a lot for a used Scrambler. Miles don't matter, engines are solid...

>>17075744
All FZ6s are gutless abominations.

They also have abysmal suspension and brakes.

inb4 fzfags try to defend the piece of junk.

>>17075771
a 100HP I4 is nothing to scoff at.

suspension is often just a question of some new springs and brakes can be improved with proper pads.

>>17075715
It's not bad but it misses things you know if you live in the area. It's a good intro, but you really need to go to an area to try to get lost.

For example, I live in the Delaware Valley region of PA as listed, and I can tell you they are missing a lot of shit in the area.

I need a bike to commute to school/work and back(30 min round trip) people say i need a 300 but i already ride a 250 dirtbike so im used to the power and dont wanna sell it within the year or two, help?

>>17075778
It rides like fucking 40 HP. The bike is garbage.

it doesn't matter if it's at 4000rpm or 12000rpm. It's just a fucking turd.

It's one of the few 600cc motorcycles I would recommend for a beginner.

>>17075789
Any of the 650 twins from Suzi, Kawi or Yam.

All you need. enough to have fun, do it all, and not get bored.

>>17075789
Buy a used 250 or 300 and sell it in a year or two for a couple hundred less than you paid.

dirtbike != streetbike

>>17075799
ehh

>>17074497
i only follow 1 vlogger that lives in my city and rnmickeymouse guy and police chase comps guy

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>>17074535
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHNakk1oM7g

>>17075865
my nigga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZf15xVrOW8

>tfw one day I'll make a video of pure hooligan max wrist shit just so I can have it build up to a big drop and then cut to "tiptoe through the tulips"

>>17075795
What about the Kawasaki versys 650 or the sv650?

>>17074497
I like the Missiden Flyer

>>17075789
>dirtbike

Don't get a sportbike. Get a standard/UJM. You're probably too used to that bicycle-like steering lock.

>>17075886
The versys is ugly as sin, but if you like the look I have heard good things about them.
And the SV is a DBT favorite, all around a decent bike.
Both have enough power for being middle weight standards

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>>17075881
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wXRvvGr8Ug

Yea boi!

>>17075886
I've owned a versys 650 and ridden sv's numerous times. Took a versys from philly to maine with hardbags and a tankbag. No problems at all. Decent power; although with luggage on the highway you might start to want a wee bit more power. Nothing like doing the same on a 650cc single which I've also done.

Versys 650 is a great all around bike. Comically loud with an exhaust. Perfect fuel injection. Can and would ride for several days straight.

>>17075919
This, or a mid sized adventureish bike, wee strom, versys, 800GS,

>>17074497
motorcyclemagazine. they don't upload as frequently as other channels, but the content they produce is fucking top tier.

>>17075158
I have a 15, realistically it needs 800+$ of parts before the suspension on point with the 17, them much more if you like the much brighter headlight or the slipper clutch, or the abs/tc.

They fixed the forks, rear shock, and also added tc, abs, and a slipper clutch. Worth it if you have the money in my opinion.

That said, I just bought a 2015 and have no regrets. I got it new otd for almost 4k less than what I could have gotten a 2017 for, thats a ton of extra money to fix the suspension and give it a tune.

>>17075789
What kind of bike do you want?

>>17075886
An sv650 was my first streetbike, I also came of a 250 two stroke dirtbike. It was an awesome first bike, I had it three years without a single issue, and it still beats 99% of cars on the road

>>17075654
If you do much street riding the XRR will probably be better. If you primarily ride off road and outside an open desert then the KTM will probably be better. Get any of the EXC models. The 450EXC of the same years is the same everywhere except the piston and cylinder bore.

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>675 or 848?
>https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/mcy/6075377720.html


guy with the 675 will trade for a superhomo

>>17075647
It retailed for $8500 two years ago when brand new. 7k now is too much.

>>17075659
>8k
>too many miles
wut.

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>>17076018

>>17076018
Have you ridden both/either in the past?

They offer very different rding experiences.

what kind of fuse will I need to stop 12v socket stuff from possibly shorting in the rain?
amerpage wise
shit like phone chargers

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>>17076018
DON'T STEAL MY BIKE FUCKER

Really though, depending on how far you can talk him down the 675 could be a good deal, i got my '06 with 4k miles for $4750. They're both pretty sweet bikes and that 848 paint job is cool as shit.

If I had a huge rear sprocket could I just dump the clutch and not stall?

>>17076080
i can do that even with the bike geared pretty tall
>muh tork

my city center has replaced it's speed cameras with average speed cameras
thing is, they all point towards oncoming traffic for their ANPR to pick up the plates
how is it supposed to scan bikes?

>>17076069
lol

>>17075042
>kamikaze
Might as well name it suicide.

>>17075988
about 30 minutes of road riding to the trails.

>>17076128
30 minutes is nothing. if you're spending most of your time on the trails then get a bike you will like better on the trails, nawmsane?

>>17074468
>that livery
>that bike
My actual dick.

>tfw you dropped a giant 1/2" drive breaker ratchet on your Note 5
>tfw it is fucking bricked
>lost my Stronk Strips pics
>lost my 1 Jan 2017 /dbt/ pictures
>lost 80085 NC Miata odometer picture
>lost CC81PT's number

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I so fucking want this but it's £14
sick of constantly checking my indicators are off

>>17076177
>but it's £14
so that's expensive?

>>17076181
well I already have a functioning indicator switch, so it's a luxury item
and there's other things I can think of buying for £14

>>17076019

whats a good offer then? i havent talked numbers with him yet. so far he knows i'm interested.

Why don't any of the third world bike companies, like lifan, hero, kymco, hyosung, zanella, etc actually try to make a decent bike?

>>17076215
dunno lol. I wouldn't buy that bike at all. You have to decide for yourself how much it is worth to you

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>mfw got the first biker wave of the season today

I was like 0 for 100 prior to that

>>17076225
that's too much work when they can continue to sell garbage

>>17076227
>people actually care about the wave
I only ever do it to be polite when someone waves to me first, or when cornering to see if anyone else will wave back while getting dank leanz on. Nobody ever does.

>tfw watching vids of crashes and see people's skin grinding away on asphalt

>>17076232
always wave

then give em the bird if they dont return it

>>17076253
i don't really care about other people that much

>>17076241
https://youtu.be/2wrdc-v0aQ4?t=1m38s

>>17076232
Errybody waving in Iowa. Even 300# Harley dudes return it to non-HD riders. Generally nice people here.

>>17076274
I'm in Kentucky. Everyone waves to everyone here too.

Most sport riders wave. Usually cruiser cucks and bmw guys who act like hardasses.

>corroded allen bolts
what do

>drill through and tap&die being the last option

>>17076339
if you hit them head on with a hammer first they usually come out easier

>>17076339
Heat with torch then spray water on it right away, usually breaks away the rust.
Or weld a nut on it and use that to take it out if the bolt strips

>>17076326
You must live in a shitty area.

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Tfw the msc instructor pulls you aside and tells that you are a very skilled and experienced rider and gets other riders to watch you as you go through some of the courses

>>17076498
>how to spill my spaghetti in front of everyone 101

>>17076498
This is like being the smartest kid in the retard class.

>>17076357
This, penetrating lubricant (PBlaster and the like, not silicone funlube), and sometimes the careful application of heat all help.

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Post dirty bikes

my truck is having too many fuckups, i guess i gotta make a very big boy decision from getting a new bike and just keep the GS for a little longer and get a new fucking truck

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>>17076256

>>17076227
thats a really cool weird looking helmet

600's can do 30 in second gear??
I can't wait to start training

>>17076620
more like 70-ish in first

>>17076620
I don't think I ever went over third gear when I did my test

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It's like some sort of Mangoception

>>17076700
where do i get some sick GP posters like that

>>17076274
+1 Iowa. Even more than back home in Colorado; crazy.

>>17074637
Fuck that's beautiful.

>>17076709
Have you tried Google?
Maybe try suicide

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>>17076590

>>17076773
So yeah, where do i get some sick GP posters like that

>>17076781
How retarded are you?

Literally type GP posters into any search engine

>>17076494
Quite the opposite

>>17076522
But hey, at least i am the smartest

hypothetically, if you drop like half a grand on training that includes the tests, then fail, are you out of pocket or do they keep training you until you pass?

>first bike had 44 hp, topped out at 120 mph
>second bike had 104 hp, topped out at 154 mph
why? Is air resistance that much of a cunt?

>>17076943
>spend $500 on riding lessons
>still can't pass test
you should just give up at that point

>>17076956
nigga you can get something perfect 999 times but completely fuck it on the 1000th
it's low odds but a guarantee would put me at ease

I really only need the training for the bike
I don't own a 600 to do the test on

>>17076943
Msc was like 500 for me, everyone that did the final test passed. If you fucked something up and failed you could come back another day and try that one part again for free. If you have to do that though you would be exceptionally shit at riding. A 60 year old lady that could barely touch on a grom passed

>>17076943
Do you not have arms? How the fuck do you fail after lessons? I went in cold turkey and aced it

>>17076955
yes

forces from drag increase exponentially with speed so horsepower matters less than aerodynamics the faster you're going

>>17076955
Unless you are running out of gears, yes

If drivers can't see all the lights and reflectors on my bike how much are some reflective strips on my jacket really going to help me?

Just bought a [spoiler]Harley[/spoiler].

Am I completely alone on this board?

>>17076992
gb2/v/ fagit

>>17076992
>[spoiler]nice spoiler tags fagboi[/spoiler].

>>17076998
Actually /TV/, not much better admittedly

>>17076991
Congrats, they're really not going to help at all.

Some evidence that wearing a bunch of different colours is detrimental because the autopilot drivers are just looking for solid colours.

>>17076943
if you fuck it you have to wait 3 days before you can take it again

training schools typically offer single day escort and use of a bike for a small fee, so you only need to pay that on top of the testing fee again

or don't be a retard and pass it

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Picked up a new to me Yamaha today. Pretty neat little dual sport to get around on. It had a lot more pep than I thought it would.

>>17077034
What is it?

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>>17075676

That is, without a doubt, the most visually offensive monstrosity that has been posted in the last six threads. Fuck you, fuck him, and fuck Kawasaki.

>>17077088
Think of all the boipucci you could get with a bike like that though

Do you guys leave your high beams on when riding at night just to be safe?
An MSF instructor says you're not supposed to but he doesn't give a fuck and does it anyway.

>>17077116
What a fucking asshole

Blinding drivers will only do more harm

>>17075697
probably did a rolling burnout to break in the engine

>>17077116
I don't see how blinding oncoming traffic is any safer. It's not like it's hard to see a regular light but I'll turn my high beams on if I'm lane splitting during the day.

It's just too much light at night and doesn't accomplish anything further than fucking with people's vision.

>>17077135
I'm thinking of swapping the high beam bulb to a yellow one so it's less intense at night.

Anyone tried putting non OEM size rear tires on drz400? The stock sizes are not available and I want to put a 100/90-18in on the rear.

>>17077147
Then it's going to be worse vision for you when you actually need them, why not just use the appropriate setting for the time and location?

>>17077161
Yellow bulb at night is actually not too bad and easy on the eyes.

>>17076326
It's vise Versa for me, if you're on a cruiser, sports bikes don't wave, if you're on a sports bike, cruisers don't wave. I just wave to everyone since I'm not a cunt

>>17076992
I'm here with you... for now

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>>17077034
Noice, I rarely hear about/see the XT250 because it gets overshadowed by the WR250 and DRZ400 but it has the benefit of simplicity. A good low cost small dual sport.
You do any trail riding or just street?

>>17077206
I do both. Trail riding with the sumo wheels just sucked, and the DRZ is pig fat heavy in trails too. My wife is gonna ride this around on the street with me, she's not real into biking but she likes to just cruise around some. I'll mostly use it for trails.

>>17077190
For me its from least to most waves

Scooters<Adv riders<Cruisers<sumos<sportbikes<standards

who else here cant rev match and look how easy it looks

feels bad man

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6YWk3b0B2k

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So 3 months later with my first bike, still lookin good.

>>17077310
How can you not? It's literally just a throttle blip and clutch dump

So, I'm looking at doing camping instead of motels for my touring this summer, any recommendations for a tent?

>>17074649
I think half of that was Pedrosa just banking the third place and letting him go.

>>17077310
I have a question about rev matching. When ever you're braking somewhat hard do you not even worry about doing it? I don't see any way to do it while using the front brake.

>>17077302
Scooters are the undisputed worst at waving.

Often wondered, do people out in the USA actually physically wave though? In the UK we mostly just nod to each other.

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>>17077150
Pls respond

>>17077331
It's just a little peace sign flash usually. UK does nods because you'd have to use your throttle hand to wave.

>>17077313
nice, i just picked up a Street Twin a couple weeks ago.

>>17077313
>Fake carbs

>>17077348

You didn't get the bobber?

>>17077334
get that degenerate face out of here

>>17077345
Ah that makes sense, forgot we drove on the wrong side of the road.

>>17075647
It's gorgeous regardless what the sportsbike kiddos say. You might be over paying but you also might end up smiling every time you ride it so it's kind of a wash.

>>17077331
I've gotten more waves from cyclists than scooters

>>17077355

>Mad that murikah forces change but you still want that style

>>17077313
Post sissy trap twink hipster boipucci buttboi

>>17077357
The bobber is interesting, but not the bike for me. Also, if I had that much money to spend I would probably have got for something with more touring ability. I wanted something sporty with plenty of options for modification that would be comfortable for longer rides.

>>17076992
Resident Scoutfaggot

Newbikes and shitposters shit on crusiers to fit in but rest assured its better than being a nobike.

>>17077401
>Faggot

Post boipucci

>>17077364
>Nobiek: the post

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>>17077390

Congrats on your purchase bro.

>That red lip on the rim

HUNNGGGG

Anyone know anything about Shogun sliders?

>>17077419
I heard there pretty dank boipucci

>>17076955
Drag is a square of velocity. So at 100mph there's 4x the drag of 50mph. Intuitively this should be easy to understand because wind noise doesn't increase linearly.

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Hey DBT i need some help. I bought a Shoei RF 1200 and it's really tight around my cheaks and on the right side it's painfuly jabbing at my temple what can i do?

>>17077437

Remove boipucci

>>17077437
It probably not your size, so return it or something

>>17075886
Have you seen Kawi's new z650?

>>17077445
If they let me. although if not, im stuck with it
>>17077443
but then i cant poo though

>>17077437
>>17077454

Are you that mexican twink boi?

>>17077437
>buying into the expensive helmet meme
Goy'd

GUYS
GUYS
GUYS

BRING THE MADDNESS


THIS IS GOING ON MOTO MADNESS (WUUUURLD STERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR)

>>17077481
I like it. over the other two companies they had
HJC and bell.
>>17077464
im not Mexican. but close.

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>>17077406
Would you settle for bikepucci?

>>17077526
Wont settle for anything else than boipucci

>>17077576
I have failed you senpai

>>17077592
You dont have to bby ;)

>>17074497
Querly. The best
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFf7USZvox8

>>17077526
why are those bikes so fucking beautiful

>>17077654
Mmmm that was entertaining. I need to git gud, I feel stiff on my DS and can't whillie. I guess it's a confidence thing.

>>17077325
A simple 2 man tent that folds up small

>>17077685
Because they appeal to homosexuals

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anyone know what bike this is?

>>17077735

Softtail boipucci
Extra CC for more thrustin

>>17077725
At least you have a DS :(

>>17077735
XJ6
says on the tank

Looking to sell my sv650 and buy a drz400/wr250/dr650

are these any good please help

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/mcy/6066592945.html

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/mcy/6096540813.html

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/mcy/6073628829.html

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/mcy/6100745673.html

budget is ~2.5k-3.5k
would obviously replace oil/filters/etc., and take it to a mechanic before actually purchasing it, but which ones look promising

why is getting a dirt bike street legal so hard?

>>17077801
if in CA because they think its unethical or something, the whole system is designed for you not to do it.

its just cheaper to get a street legal already. even having registration+legality transferring from out of state is basically at-will and able to be revoked at any time, usually after you get pulled over.

in other states you can literally just check a box that says "yep its street legal trust me" and collect your registration a week later in the mail

>>17077808

California is such a fucked state but I love it because I can """""""""""""LEGALLY""""""""""" split lanes

Until they give me a ticket for reckless driving.

>>17077821
>cummin' up to red light
>rolling up behind front two cars
>green means go
>blast past them while pinning, going ~40mph, can see lanes clear
>already two blocks away before they reach the end of the light

feels good mayne
feels like people pay more attention to bikes since it became legalized, half the time a car/truck will pull out of the way to give me more room

>>17074497
Cycle cruza CHINESEEEEEEE SCOOOOTAH

Can anyone recommend a good bluetooth adapter for a helmet? Mostly just looking to listen to music while I ride.

>>17077798
Just note you will have to spend a bit more money on the DR to make it proper, it's seat is absolute trash and same goes for fuel tank. Can't advise on prices coz I'm not from US

>>17077906
I've always just used the old silicon earplugs, cheap or whatever. Blocks out sheer noise and you barely need to play music louder than you would while reading a book in bed.

>>17077922
I would use earbuds but I remember my MSF instructor saying something about you can get ticketed for wearing them in my state

What kind of motorcycle would trump ride?

Turbo busa to make up for small penis?

>>17077949
extended turbo busa 1300hp for daily drive

rocket III for parade

>>17077949
Probably a goldwing

Name a rider more annoying than the "take it to the track" guy
>protip, you can't

>>17078052
Atgatt fags

>going down an access only road
always nerve racking, but it cuts 7-10 seconds off my commute

>>17077654
I've always wanted to go on a full on hooligans road trip and film the mad antics we get up to.

>>17074535

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv2SCjuuGt8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIpfWORQWhU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO_wipM6Ymg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVqFSSUDM7k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3EPF-nFy14

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTG4snDvS6k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5hhy9OAmlE

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>>17075382
Still got my baby

>>17075442
Muh dick. I have the biggest boner for lucky strike RGV's

>>17077862
I thought he was a nigger for a very long time

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>>17077949

>>17078226
Does anyone have a playlist thats not just go fast music?

I have a chill mix I listen to while riding that I really enjoy

Anywhere I can watch the motogp race?

Any good helmet guide? I need to buy a new one.

>>17078305
don't buy one that is cracked

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>>17077313
>blacked out engine

why do companies do this? Why do people buy it? Is /pol/ right again?

>>17078305
where do you live?

>>17078336
France

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>>17074468

>>17078335
i...i like how it looks

>>17077906
SENA

I honestly just use these with a bluetooth remote on my handlebars for changing the song or volume.. Total cost under 30$, these headphones have a really slim profile which fit nice under a helmet

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B007ZRJVA6/ref=ya_st_dp_summary

>>17078343
lmao

>>17078335
wot bike is this?

>>17078353
isn't this dangerous? to listen music while riding

>>17078342
take a look at this
https://sharp.dft.gov.uk/

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>>17078363
Kawasaki Hipstermobile W800

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Bright colors

>>17078367
Matter of perspective. I find it keeps me more mentally active, but I barely have the volume up at all.
You need some kind of hearing protection anyway.

>>17078367

You're hearing will barely help you with accident avoidance

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>>17078372
Go on then, post the damage Mr Kang. Are you any better at riding yet?

>>17078382
Nah I'm still shit

>>17078368
Thanks

>>17078386
Where is your mirrors? Take them off to practice?

>>17078367
Probably a little wee bit, but its not like your hearing anything on the highway anyways.

I only really use headphones if Im going on a longer trip outside of the city

>>17078390
Stock mirrors are worse than just keeping your head on a swivel.

Also, any car that can keep up with me here is a diesel that i'll hear coming

>>17078397
Get some proper mirrors, imho lifesavers are complementary to mirrors since they don't gieve you the same idea of what's around you

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PRO-FUCKING-TIP
if a fuel tap is down DOWN, that's MAIN
if a fuel tap is turned UP, that's RESERVE
DON'T LEAVE IT TURNED UP

by the grace of god I petered out at the top of a hill with a petrol station close to the bottom
still worked up a sweat getting it there though
I was more worried about the gunk from the bottom of the tank clogging the carb, shall have to give it a good clean soon

>>17078404
I'll buy some some bar ends along with replacement parts for the damaged bits in a few weeks when I head back to the states

>>17078406
I thought if you run the tap in reseve for a little bit it gets the fuel from the bottom of the tank so it sucks up the gunk regardless if the tank is full or almost empty
I usually run the bike in reserve after I fill up the tank to be sure the bottom of the tank doesn't build up shit

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>>17078415
I assumed it worked like this

>>17078406
PRO-FUCKING-TIP
Buy a bike with fuel injection next time

>>17078428
This tbqh

>>17078406
>having a carbed bike
my bike has a fuel gauge.

How many more anon have died

>>17078434
Why bother, tripmeter more accurate.

>>17078438
not always
>100 miles uphill vs 100 miles downhill

>>17078438
Not really lol, my bike gets between 200km per tank and 400km per tank depending on how you ride it.

>>17078440
I don't live in an area with a 5mile incline over 100 miles, so you may have merit.
>>17078441
If you're riding on a track, you're not going to be doing that many laps for it to be of concern.

>>17078448
when was a track mentioned we were talking about running out of fuel

>>17078371
>tfw every bike you think looks good is a hipster bike

>>17078459
>being a hipster faggot

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Does /dbt/ respect policemen?

>>17078499
>skid demon
so that's why they don't fear death

>>17078499
>tootling melodiously/vigorously
Kek I forgot about this

>>17078499

Lol @ inline-4 v fisherman

>>17077729
Its true, motorcycles produce boners, not wet pucci.

Naturally a homoatractant.

What should I get as my very first bike? Is buying brand new a bad idea?

>>17078584
I bet if a girl sits on a running motorcycle long enough she would get wet.
vibrations do things to girls bits after all.

>>17078586
Turbo busa

Yes

>>17078586
VMax 1700cc

Very

>>17078586
A peewee 50 and buy one second hand

>>17078591
My step sister told me she came on the back of my bike, weird times..

>>17078598
then did you fuck?

>>17078603
No, she said she would never ride on the back with me again. Not very attractive tbqh so I'm ok with that.

>>17078591
You could say the same about a lawnmower.

>>17078617
A lawnmower probably works too.
i imagine a 2 stroke motorcycle would work best though.

>>17078617
Then why don't women ever mow the fucking lawn?

>>17078623
Machines are scary.

>implying any man would let a woman ride his lawnmower

>>17078459
gotta say the W800 is probably the least guilty as its a legit retro bike.

>air cooled
>no exhaust box
>no ABS
>shaft driven OHC
>fucking DRUM BRAKE

aside from fuel injection and cat its a 1960s bike.

The Bonerville meanwhile is a 100% dressed up 2017s bike.

>>17078623
>women
>getting sweaty
1 800 Come on now

>>17078639
The Bonneville has legit 1960 power to weight ratio