[ D a i l y - B i k e - T h r e a d ] Mom! I posted it again

just got a wr500

Should I get a motorcycle cover? I live in an apartment and my bike just sits outside, rain snow sun, ect.

I read they actually trap moisture and make things worse. That said its covered with like 2 inches of snow because of global warming.

>>17112162
>sitting under two inches of snow is better than sitting under a tarp

covers help keep faggots from sitting on your bike also.

>>17112149
Is that a bmw cúckfè racer?

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Shilling my map once again http://dbt-map.herokuapp.com/
Become part of the botnet today

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>tfw I ride pretty recklessly
>tfw my days are definitely numbered

I never wait at junctions, I just go around cars waiting to turn, is this absolutely crazy?

I made a picture to show you guys, I do this all the time. Not sure if it's legal, dangerous or both.

>>17112221
Usually when someone is turning right they go shoulder if there's room so even car go around them. I wouldn't do it in a blind corner or at a four-way intersection though.

>>17112199
What's wrong with cafe racers?

>>17112210
fuck denver atm famalam

>>17112221
Its illegal if lanesplitting is illegal. Its the same if some car slid up beside you in the lane you're in at a red light.

That said I do this sometimes too without thinking too hard about its not very Dangerous unless you would hit them if they suddenly stopped mid turn.

>>17112221
Dude come to upstate new york, everyone does this even the cars. Also everyone goes 75 in 55s which is nice

>>17112245
lane filtering is legal in the UK.

>>17112234
Hipsters enjoy ruining 70s and 80s UJMs by turning them into "cafe racers "

>ruining
eh

>>17112215
ehh i'll make a pin soon

>17112270
No (You) for you either fucker

>>17112280
It was an accident please forgive me

>>17112262
Yeah, they only manufactured a million of the damn things, God forbid anyone touches a UJM.

>>17112360
>they only manufactured a million of the damn things
And most of them have been scrapped

>>17112366
Wonder why?

>>17112381
cheap and old

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Is this the Jeep Wrangler of the motorcycle world?

>>17112414
Is it overpriced and unreliable?

>>17112420
No, it's a good value and will last until the heat death of the universe.

>>17112262
Many of the UJMs they cafe are not worth restoring. The vintage Jap market is strong for originals but with the variety of models (and small displacement shit not worth restoring) they may as well have some fun hacking them up since most are beyond economic restoration.

Touring bikes especially go obsolete quickly because they've improved so drastically. Naked Gold Wings are a thing and a good one IMO since ripping off the old baggershit lightens them drastically.

>>17112427
Like the 1988 Datsun Hardbody Pickup of the motorcycle world. Or Hilux or Tacoma

>watch this shit
>see worse daily

https://youtu.be/pXDkpMfbBfw

Why are those bikers so fucking mad? You can see almost everything coming from a mile and most are solved by just getting away from them.

>>17112494
It annoys the shit out of me when I see bikers chase somebody down who just made an honest mistake. Then when they get there they just scold them. Then on other times when they should actually fuck somebody up they pussy out. It's just really frustrating to watch all these YouTube videos with the sames things happening over and over.

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>>17112436
The vintage goldwings are the best looking tho

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>>17112539
Man, Honda's design department was ON POINT at the time.

>>17112436
I'd go for a naked Goldwing too. They're powerful as fuck, look nice and those i4 engines last like 300k miles. Used Goldwings are common and cheap too.

Desperately want a bigger fuel tank.

I only get about 175 miles out of mine.

i finally bought my first cruiser. was comfy highway riding but i turned off into the ghetto to practice corners, stalled at a light, and nicked the muffler on a curb. was fun but definitely not comfortable on it yet.

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>found souce of tiny oil leak from my DR650
>oil was coming out of the seal formed by the oil cooler hose and the rest of the engine
>replace the O ring
>come back outside after a bit
>still leaking oil from that spot

WHY

I torqued the bolts down correctly
I put the O ring in correctly
It's the correct O ring

WHY DOES MY BIKE HATE ME

>>17112884
Should have bought an actually useful and practical bike rather than some stupid meme bike then.

>mfw I ride a XTZ660 tenere
>easily get nearly 300 miles out of the tank

>>17112898
What bike

>>17112905
I ride my fz in 3rd everywhere. Average under 40mg. Constantly looking for fuel

>>17112906
v star 650 used with 500 miles

>>17112909
>I ride my fz in 3rd everywhere
How about shifting up three gears

>>17112909
I get shit mileage on my fz but I also really enjoy going past 12k rpm as much as possible every time I ride.

>>17112914
Nice bike. Enjoy it.

When people on cl say the price is "firm" ... what do they mean by this? How much leeway do I have in haggling?

>>17112939
Depends on the person and hope good you are at buying shit

>>17112909
>I ride my fz in 3rd everywhere
yeah maybe that's why.

>>17112494
Rider is a fucking idiot.
>get behind him to send see his license plate
>ohhh veyyy he doesn't have one
Completely ignoring the company name and DOT numbers on the side of the cab

>>17112939
It means you have to have a believable reason why their price is shit, not just "uh i want it for less". Also look at when it was posted.

>>17112494
>that video title
>implying that bikers are never stupid, crazy or angry
IT'S ALWAYS THE OTHERS, BIKERS CAN DO NO WRONG BECAUSE THEY'RE THE MORE VULNERABLE ONES

Morally bikers are basically the Jews of the road.

>be riding today
>some rich fuckhead on a scooter on the road
>over take him as I'm way faster and he's completely to the right as a cyclist
>indicate I want to go to the right
>slow down a bit for the corner
>see the scooter while checking behind me
>he doesn't stop or go around
>move a bit to the right to block him so I can actually can make the turn
>he just goes even more right and passes me as I'm starting my turn

>>17112980
Stupid bikers are like that.
I'm completely aware that I can, and will be at fault.

>>17113008
Rich people ride scooters? Or any kind of single track vehicle?

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why are all drz owners virgin manlets?

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>>17113043
>plaid

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>>17113040
>he doesn't own a Cadillac Scoot de Ville

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>>17112918
>>17112948
>shifting

Brb buying a DCT Honda

>>17112494
>driver makes a mistake
>bike-guy instantly flips his shit rev-bombing and flipping the guy off

definately the drivers fault

>>17113072
well the NC700X apparently has incredible mpg if you are actually seriously going to buy a dct.

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>>17113040
Here they do on nice days.

>>17112980
It's basically that there is less opportunity for distraction on a bike, motorcyclists are more physically vulnerable, and are less likely to injure or kill drivers in accidents. Basically they have more to lose in an accident where another person is at fault.

Past that I've had people mess with me on the road. Brake check me, pretend to merge into me, gun their engines when I go to pass them, even throw shit at me. I haven't even been riding that long.

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Post your meme bikes.

>>17113082
>posh cunts scooting to field hockey practice
M-muh dick.

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>>17113093
>honda

>video games love forcing driving segments on you
>you never get to use a motorcycle though

>>17113082
>bmw

>>17113088
>gun their engines when I go to pass them
most people do that whenever anyone passes them, bike or car. for some reason getting passed makes people go into an autistic rage.
I could give a fuck, I always go at a leisurely pace and get passed all the time, I don't see the big deal

>>17113078
Was thinking 500x. I flog bikes anyway so 50hp is enough.

How's the range on the 500x?

>>17113088
Sounds like America to me. No decency, no discipline.

>>17113098
I lived in the posh area.
Fucking cunts. The fakers where even worse.

>>17113103
What?

>>17113107
I almost never pass anyone on single lane roads. There's a highway out here with a big single lane stretch, and the few times I've passed people it's because they were going 10+ under the speed limit and they always immediately stomped on the gas pedal. It's a pretty curvy road too so if another vehicle was going above the speed limit in the other lane I'd be toast.

>>17113115
Oh andere nederlander.

Carry on.

>>17113072
is that the 7597th registered vehicle in the whole country

also til ethiopia has 100 million people in it

>>17113119
There are two Dutch BMWs, mate. So I might be him, or not.

>>17113043
Its a small bike and fully grown men look silly on them.

>>17113124
K75 or F800? (or R65)

>>17113122
Motorbike plates are registered on a diff...register.

And plates are recycled

>>17113128
F800? You mean the Belgian?

I've got the GS

>>17112162
How is it that you care so little about your bike that you just let it sit outside?

>>17113133
there are too many BMW's

Make Netherlands Japbikes Again

>>17113137
Not everyone has the luxury to park it inside.

>>17112162
just spray it all over with ACF50 during winter.

And yes, do get a cover.

Where's the old /dbt/ map and why is that guy making a new one?

>>17113142
Japscraps are for the poor. Are you poor?

>>17113107
>>17113118

I fucking love blasting past idiots that speed up when I go to pass. How slow are your bikes/car that you have an issue with this?

>It's a pretty curvy road too so if another vehicle was going above the speed limit in the other lane I'd be toast.

yeah or maybe not be slow as fuck and just complete the pass quickly

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>mfw it's the 5th time this week some random stranger has commented on my jacket being too small

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>>17112539
dat CBX doe

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>>17113158

>>17113154
if i had to maintain a bmw i'd be poor yea

>>17113154
Is that what wrenchmonkeys tell themselves when they're stuck in the garage again because their Triumph or Ducati won't fire up?

>>17113143
Luxury? I guess electricity and running water are a luxury too. Park it in your garage, or in your house. Get one of those little motorcycle tent things. You really don't even have a cover?

Leaving them outside is a completely foreign idea to me. But then again, I only buy nice bikes.

>>17113118
Me too. Rarely I will pass someone unless its going like 2 under the speed limit when its obvious they are in cruise control.

>>17112539
They are dirt cheap use right now so grab one if want. Also hoard carb sets and parts. Cleaning the carbs is doable if you take pics and use something like a Plano fishing tackle box to organise them. Best way to remove carbs is remove the intake manifold stubs and plug the cylinder head with clean, lint-free rags. They come out the right side of the bike.

Warning:
Avoid Wings with butchered electrics unless you want to simplfiy when rewiring. The white plastic harness connectors become quite brittle with age. If you do timing belts, a replacement water pump is wise while you are in there.

https://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/Welcome

Parts are available and they aren't too bad to do, but a new Winger should be fucking patient and use the FACTORY service manual. You can find most for free download.

>>17113164
>implying that happens

stay poor kiddo

>>17113165
>Park it in your garage
That's a rare to have and very expensive

>or in your house.
Like that fits

>>17113162
This is relevant to my post how? Passing takes five seconds or less. Do you not even downshift when you go to pass? Do you ride a 49cc "motorcycle?"

>>17113163
But it's not even expensive to maintain a BMW.

>>17113164
I don't know. My bike just goes.

>>17113181
Rare an expensive? Every house has a garage unless you live in some third world shithole. Also, bikes definitely fit inside. Or do you live in the Shire, with little hobbit sized doors? Bikes definitely fit through doors.

You've really never parked a bike inside a hotel room?

>>17112899
Industry comes to the rescue. Hit your O-ring with brake/carb cleaner (Walmart cheap is excellent) then use this or equivalent in the O-ring groove and a light wipe on the ring itself.

http://www.loctite.com.au/3320_AUE_HTML.htm?nodeid=8802626633729

Permatex make flange sealant too.

Flange sealant is love, life and hot monkeysecks.

>>17112183
Its a 1997 KLR and I commute and also laziness and a tendency to not fuss over material things.

Still don't want rust or something to get fucked up on it.

>>17113162
>details showed Sean Labrie, 47, of Sparks was driving a 2012 white KTM Racer motorcycle southbound on Nevada 341. Labrie failed to submit to a curve and crossed into the northbound lane and struck Kevin Mcintire, 62, of Dayton, who was driving a 2009 white Aprilla motorcycle head on while traveling northbound.

>be 62
>ride a RSV with some sweet aftermarket cans
>get killed by a 47 year old KTM 690 rider who cant lean

press F to RIP

Are cruisers cool to make lots of kilometers in a row or are they made only for looks?

>>17113181
>Like that fits

you know handlebars turn, right?
>>17113214
>2012 white KTM Racer
Like that is a model name, lol. Its the KTM RACER!!!!!!>>17113219
goldwings and the touring bmws are good but the stupid low slung harley ones suck balls for actual cruising, they are for tryhards who buy all harley branded gear and ride to the bar then ride home drunk.

>>17113040
>Or any kind of single track vehicle?

Who the fuck do you think collect Vincents, (real) Indians, and other high dollar machines? They ride them too and many are former racers.

Visit a serious motorcycle rally like Barber Vintage. All riders are welcome of any income, but there are plenty of serious richfags.

>>17113219
thats what sportcruisers and adventure bikes are for.

>>17113227
>KTM racer

well its was "ready to race" i guess

>>17113152
ill take the boring 90s bike if i get the blonde loli as well.

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>>17113214
look at the tail and exhaust. thats an RC8

Should I pay extra for hard panniers or just use soft saddlebags?

Which is better?

>>17113247
hard on road, soft offroad

>>17113244
huh guess you are right, it looking so small threw me off.

>>17113229
People buyin like $27,000 Harelys or GS1200s and the such are regular middle class dudes that get a loan.

Rich people are too valuable to risk themselves on a motorcycle getting dusty and rainer on in traffic with the plebs.

>>17113251
This. Hard is convenient, soft fares better in impacts. Or go full adventure rider mode but prepare to pay for quality.

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>>17113219
A cruiser with proper fairings, seats and an upright seating position will be the best choice just for putting down lots of miles (don't just get any cruiser though, a lot of the naked ones have really stupid rider positions to look cooler).

However there's also the seperate category of sport touring bikes if you want to do long trips but still get around corners at a decent pace.

>>17113219
Cruisers are comfy so yeah. The riding posture is like sitting in a car.

>>17113263
I've been riding since 1978 and have seen differently on many occasions. 27K is playbike money to many high end owners.

Beware of stereotypes even if shitposting is fun. I like the collector/vintage/race world because motorcycles brutally punish the stupid. It's a nice filter.

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New 15t sprocket on the left... is it supposed to be high up like that? Not flush like the 14t stock right? Both are 520... wtf

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Looking into my first bike and was curious of the issues/if any with starting on a zzr600? Will the weight throw me off , will the 97hp 60t be to aggressive?

>>17113299
Turbo
Busa

>>17113247
Neither. Just get a drybag or duffle and some ratchet straps.

Hard panniers and motorcycle bags are expensive and not horribly as useful think as you might think. In my experience they were only good for bringing 12packs of beer and ice into the woods.

If you do weird commuting where you want to leave shit on your bike you might want a hard case but I just wear a backpack and bring shit with me. I keep tools and crap strapped on my bike in a little pouch and nobody but a very attentive hobo would think to steal them.

>>17113325
>but I just wear a backpack and bring shit with me

problem with this is that it can create strain on the shoulders, especially if you need to pack quite a bit inside, and I wear high vis. Kind of defeats the purpose if your bag is covering your high vis.

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The GS 500 is the best ________ baiku.

>>17113285
Do people ride or just collect vintage and race motorcycles?

Maybe we differ on the definition of rich, which I say is 5 million in investments or more to where they can live great off dividends or passive income.

We all know upper middle class people with weird hobbies or the dentist or attorney that rides a Harely to the office sometimes but that's not the same thing as an actual rich person.

>>17113359
shit | first

I got into an accident that the police determined was the other party's fault. If I don't go to a hospital, can a lawyer still help me get compensation? If so, should I be speaking to a personal injury lawyer or someone else? Thanks /dbt/

>>17113339
The fuck? Grow some sturdier shoulders. Unless you are hooning down the interstate at 160mph a backpack doesn't matter.

I also mean a pack with at least a chest strap. I will shove 30lbs of groceries and shit in my backpack and it doesn't throw of the handling anymore than shit in some panniers would.

>>17113359
non-Honda

>>17113363
Of course. Guy I did business with had a room in his house with a bar in it made to look like a motorcycle museum/shop. 10+ old Indians, triumphs, Harley's and his Harley's he rode. He would of been worth millions
>TFW he didn't have any exotic sports bikes

>>17113388
I only carry a 2L camelbak on me, after a few hours I need to take it off just to give my shoulders some rest.
It's not a lot of weight, but after a while you do feel it.

>grow sturdier shoulders
I'm used to having 10-20kg hanging from my climbing harness, so I am used to having weight on my shoulders. Still not having a backpack is the best for long rides.

>>17113339
Do you think they don't make high-vis backpacks

>>17113430
Eat more. Lift more. Your weak or have bad posture.

>>17113314
Are you implying I might as well get that?

>>17113485
You skipped reading the part I have lots of weight hanging of my shoulders regularly? Meaning several times a week?
My shoulders can handle a lot of weight, but a light backpack is still straining after several hours.

>>17113299
97hp will be too much.

>>17113371
you should have gone to the hospital for sure. stuff can take months to pop up.

>>17113510
I don't think he has ever ridden with a backpack with stuff in it before. Panniers/bags are far, far superior to backpacks.

>>17113274
>>17113219

A hardtail and large displacement Vtwin does not = Comfy. You'll be vibrated to death and you'll have slipped a disc after about a couple of hours.

>>17113430
You need to go to the gym or something. Or just wear a (good) pack and get used to it, I can wear a backpack full of shit for camping and ride 10 hours and not feel any discomfort and I'm a semi-sedentary skinnyfat.

>>17113573
yeah well i can lift over six million pounds of your moms ass and ride for two light-years without feeling any fatigue at all

>>17113564
You've clearly never ridden a hardtail. They only vibrate like crazy at idle, they are smooth as fuck under load at highway speed.

Just lift your butt off the seat a moment if you hit a bump. You obviously don't want to run down like fucking 30 miles of washboard trails but its otherwise comfy as fuck on the highway.

>>17113547
why? you can have high hp and shit torque, and lowish hp and massive torque.

>>17113585
Hey man, I don't think you know my mother and that's a rude thing to say.

>Cold engine idling
>3rd cylinder is not firing as fast as the others
>Give it slight revs
>works fine
>Engine warms up
>Idles and runs fine

What can be the cause for this mystery, something to do with the valves?

>>17113628
Carb or DFI?

>>17113643
4 carbs, all cleaned and maintained recently

>>17113617
lolwut?

>lowish hp and massive torque.

So if I hook up a 1hp treadmill motor to a 1,000,000:1 gear reduction I'd have a wicked motorcycle? Awesome

>>17113298
Did you buy a new chain when you replaced the sprocket? You should always both sprockets and chain as a set, they wear together.

>>17113628
Sounds like the idler jet.

>>17113160
post pictures so we can judge you too

>>17113651
Check the carb for the third cylinder. I bet the idle screw needs to be backed out a couple quarter turns.

>>17113680
>a couple quarter turns.
So like a half turn?

>>17113160
I've gotten this too. Its like people have no idea that two piece suits are a thing.

>>17113685
Yeah, maybe, but do one quarter turn at a time, obviously.

remember no one loves you and bikes aren't people

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I just ordered this helmet.

>>17113775
Who needs love from 3d when you have 78hp throbbing between your legs?

>>17113777
>shoulder check
>break your neck

>>17113777
how many butt plugs do you own faggot

>>17113564
Not a single cruiser new drom factory comes in a hard tail fag.

>>17113799
>having literally zero muscle and being a colossal fucking faggot

>>17113804
I bet you kiss girls fag

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Guys, I've just been hit by a realisation.

I don't hate longforks. They're probably silly, and maybe I can't take them seriously.

But I don't hate them.

>>17113897
They're fun. In a [HOONIGAN] kinda way only for old people.

Also incredible highway stability when you need to take a nap on your bike and don't need to turn.

>>17113897
can't say I like the look

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sup faggots

I'm super close to restoring my 1993 Yamaha FZR 250r. Just one more thing. I suspect it has either a blown head gasket. My Dad suggested to take of fairings, radiator cap and everything obstructing view and idle the engine to see where bubbles show up and to see coolant circulating to diagnose the problem. My only question is this: How can we SAFELY test the bike and figure out what's wrong with it without completely seizing and destroying the engine?

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How much should I try to sell my 2015 CBR300R w/ ABS for? It has 6.5k miles, used for commuting and learning and has never been dropped or damaged. I've been putting a tag up for 3.3k

>>17113999
that's reasonable

>>17113977
Why are reposting an image that isn't even a week old here?

Safely take it to a fucking mechanic if you are unsure how a simple machine like a motorcycle engine works.

>>17113194
>parked a bike inside a hotel room
Bro you are a little too on the deep end on this one. Unless its your H2 then i kinda get it, even then though...

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>>17114019

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>>17113970
That's just your opiniyone.

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>>17113897
>he thinks thats long

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>>17114034
>austicic

>>17113363
>Maybe we differ on the definition of rich
yeah, that's a bingo

not a lot of startup zillionaires in the amateur racing scene, lots of small business owners and engineers, nearly everybody has a day job--but if you can drop a grand or two for 6-12 weekends a year to turn gasoline and rubber into fun, you're not doing too shabbily imo.

>>17114030
I would if the weather was shit.

>>17113775
my baiku is more of a person than you are desu

>>17114055
arguably true senpai

Between a CBR600RR and a CBR1000RR, which one should I buy? Anyone have any personal experience? Should I just get the 600RR?

>>17114071
The new 1000 is GOAT according to some fags on youtube.

>>17114071
no liter no peter

>>17114071
why the hondas?
they're very hard to justify against the competition

>>17114071
600 4 life

>>17114071
>Not a gsxr750
Why are you cucked to Honda? Gsxr 750 has the benefits of a lite 600 size frame, and the torque of a 1000 for the fraction of the price

If you can only buy Honda for whatever reason get the 1000, the 600 is overrated and slow

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>>17114079
>most comfortable
>the lightest
>dat low end power
>the subtle look that doesn't scream at you
>Honda reliability

I just like Honda compared to everyone else. Always have.

>>17114098
I wish they'd revamp the 600 too, it's my favourite but it's really lagging behind the other 600s

>>17114107
I'll agree here and that's why I'm having a hard time deciding between the 600 and the new 1000. Problem is the new 1000 is really expensive and since it's release the 600RR is going for super fucking cheap at a lot of places brand new.

>>17113628
You need to balance your carbs, it's not about how clean they are.

>>17114095
The new Fireblade is literally halfway between the GSX-R750 and GSX-R1000 in weight. The SP is a couple pounds lighter than that.

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GOAT adventure bike.

>>17114095
This desu senpai.

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>>17113977

Head gasket leaks can be slow. You might not notice bubbling. Change your oil. Coolant in your oil will make it look like foamy coffee w/ cream. Or like a chocolate milkshake.

>I'm hungry

>>17114131
Or I guess perhaps more relevantly than trying to compare manufacturer specs across different manufacturers, Honda claims the same weight for the CBR1000RR and CBR600RR.

>>17114131
Have you considered costs of buying new? If cost isn't an issue buy a cbr1000rr. When I put costs into the equation I brought the gsxr750. Honda's didn't come into the equation at all since they were so overpriced. For the price of a cbr600rr I managed to buy a new gsxr750 + a second hand drz.

>>17114139
damn it man this is a blue board.

>>17114046
Huh, probably the first disagreement I ever had where it actually just a misunderstanding.

Yep I have dentist tier money but just consider myself 'not broke' but I buy cheap even with my hobbies.

>>17114139
Fuck me that looks delicious

>>17114142
ye, prolly cause it's the same block
like doctor big is just a bored out DR

what was the name of that british vlogger who killed himself after his wife cheated and took all his money?

>>17114145
Exactly what I ended up doing except I haven't brought a second bike yet. I always thought gsxr + CBR would be the same price since the second hand market is. I got a gsx-r 750 last year new and it was thousands cheaper than a cbr600rr. If I only wanted a gsx-r 600 it would have been even more saved.

>>17114176
Royaljordanson

>>17114157
Nah more like because the new Fireblade is like 30lbs lighter than last year while the 600 is still pretty much from 2007 or whatever.

>>17114187
Why don't any of the big 4 care about the 600s? Gsxr, CBR , zxr etc all haven't changed for nearly 10 years

>>17114176
svengalie
he's been in the ground for 5 years now

>>17114132
No, the KLR is the most average advbike of all time. It does nothing poorly and few things well. Built on a budget with 1980's technology and the usual Japanese design philosophy. It also struggles for identity against the usual Japanese clones, like the DR650 and whatever that Honda one is nobody actually rides but is still in production.

A miserable pile of design compromises... I always wonder what the fuck Kawasaki designed the KLR to actually do or what market they thought they wanted to sell to. Adv riding wasn't a thing back in the 80's.

>>17114202
Market demand has gradually been working upwards displacement wise for decades. In the 80s a 750 was a big bike and a middleweight was 400 or 500cc, these days it's pretty much all concentrated at the 1000cc 4 cylinder/1300cc twin point because it makes no sense to make open class track focused sport bikes any bigger than that.

Now that the manufacturers all actually sell proper low cost lightweight bikes after the recession the whole "600 is a beginner bike" meme is dead too.

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Sleep tight, street bike.

My DRZ needs a manual cam chain tensioner, and I'm a little unsure about the procedure of swapping it out. Can I just remove the old one and put the new one in, or do I have to remove the valve cover and all that? I'd like to avoid doing all the extra work of removing the gas tank and stuff if I can.

>>17114265

If only there was some kind of searching service that one could use to quickly find relevant information accessible through some sort of world wide network of computers...

https://www.thumpertalk.com/forums/topic/552694-mcct-install-guide-and-why-one-is-recommended/

>>17114262
Sleep tight, street bike

>>17114256
I could be very wrong, but where I live they sell more bikes 750cc and under. Craigslist/eBay etc have 5x as many bikes under 750 for sale. Same as the stores?

Unless they spend all there R&D budget on 1000cc then start using bits from the part bin in the smaller bikes from it after 5 years.

>>17114262
sleep tight thicc bike

>>17114256
Also they put into law a tax for any foreign motorcycle over 700ccs back in the early 80's to protect HD.

Hence everything being built as 650's.

>>17114300
The was over 750 you retard thats why they sold the cb700sc, vf700 etc. When in other parts of the world they sold the 750cc version

https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy/6108423681.html
Too good to be true?

>>17114293
Craigslist is old shit, logically it would be smaller than new bikes.

The popularity factor for smaller bikes tends to be that they are cheaper but 600 supersports are in the same price bracket as 1000cc nakeds and stuff.

>>17112494


> nonstop, horrible wind noise

> Acts like a jackass, antagonizes asshat trucker

> Chases asshat trucker through traffic for no real reason

>900k subs to his youtube channel

What the fuck is that shit man. That guy's a fucking jackass that's gonna end up a thin red paste if he keeps it up.

>>17112539
>>17112641

I just don't get this aesthetic at all.

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>>17112210
Have you guys ever driven your bike in the rain

>>17114370
you don't drive a bike. If you don't ride in the rain you're a pussy :-)

>>17114370
i get caught in the rain when the weather report lies. It's miserable, there's absolutely nothing fun about it.

>>17114370
I rode mine in the snow, today. Harden the fuck up.

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>>17114370
When we left Bled the rain didn't stop until we hit Salzburg.

>>17114317
anyone

>>17114315
Nigger, clearly, yes, thse motorcycles obviously existed, thank you for reminding me,, that doesn't change the fucking law about imported motorcycles over 700cc.

I'm so, so, gracious and thankful for you reminding me of the thing I just fucking said, God Bless You, anon.

>>17114486
Sounds like a shitbike.

Needs work done after barely running. It could be pandora's box.

>>17113298
it's supposed to sit like the one on the right. Probably it needs a gently push

why are changing stock 14t sprocket?

How much would insurance cost on a 1000cc for a 21 y/o who's been driving since 17 and has never had a single traffic violation or crash and has always payed bills on time? Also in the state of KY

>>17114522
A lot

>>17113777
when do you expect to get it

>>17114525
How much is a lot

>>17114531
If only there were like insurance websites with online quote tools or something.

>>17114509
It SAYS it only needs minor work on the valve seals. This would be my first bike but as far as I know that isn't an expensive fix.
I'm taking someone that knows bikes along with me to start it up and see how it shifts, the price looks too good to be true. It's a gorgeous bike albeit a memester of the more attractive predecessor

>>17114547
Don't know how it is on those bikes. But changing those seal might mean you need to take the entire bike apart.
Why didn't the owner do it yourself if it's just a small fix?
Also the battery. A battery isn't that expensive. Why didn't he do it?

Also, get a working bike as your first bike.

>>17114547
The fuck is a valve seal?

The valves have seals on that bike? Like little rubber gaskets on the valves? I can see how they'd get worn out!

What the fuck are you talking about?

>>17114571
"the bad
-she needs new valve seals. right cylinder is burning oil but the compression is good on the cylinders.
-needs new battery"
>>17114570
I don't think it'd be a job to do on my own, definitely. Those are good questions but perhaps he doesn't want to put more money or effort into something he won't get more of a return from? I'm just as confused. The fact that there's only one picture is worrying as well.
"i rebuilt the transmission. got that working for ya (thank me later)"
Will I though, that's the question. There are other bikes I've been looking at around that price range but not quite that low. This is my next option
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy/6102905297.html
Not nearly as attractive but it's cheap.

>>17114571
He means valve cover gasket most likely.

>>17114589
>perhaps he doesn't want to put more money or effort into something he won't get more of a return from?
You will get a return from doing the valve cover gasket. As it's not a really expensive job to do if you do it yourself. But I'm not paying shit for a bike with a leaking valve cover gasket.

Why are you looking for such old bikes?

>>17114042
>tank directly in sight-line.

Nah senpai, I'm good.

>>17114547
Just save a bit more money and get something that doesn't need to be "fixed" from the get go.

>want to check valves because 250 I4 and 20k RPM must take its toll
>buy extra long screwdriver to remove carb boots and get access to cylinder heads
>remove 3 of 4 boot clamps, other one is facing opposite direction and a hose is blocking access behind the gap in the frame I used for the other 3
>3 hours wasted because I don't know if I can reach the boot clamp without either tiny hands or a tiny screwdriver

How many times have you been thwarted, dbt? seriously considering just letting a mechanic do it but I don't want to get fucked over on price

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>>17114603
I'm looking for bikes around the range of $1300 or less. I won't get very far with that but barn bikes that APPARENTLY only need one or two things done to them to get them fully functioning sound ideal to me. I'm a fan of a more vintage look, this pretty much being the ideal bike in my eyes.
>>17114623
I can't really wait sadly, my inspection is up on my 99 cherokee which needs airbags, a horn and windshield that'd all cost around $1800.
What I'm forced to do is scrap the jeep and buy something else but every single car I see at that price range just looks fucking AWFUL. I guess I'd rather buy a good looking bike that needs minor work than a Chevy Caprice for the same price that runs worse, looks worse and still won't pass inspection.

What is the closest japanese bike to harley davidson's vrod?

>>17114690
try undoing the clamp on the other side of the boot.

I just had a Ninja 650 get run over in a parking lot and totaled. I'm looking for something in the $2-3k range that isn't necessarily fast but is bulletproof, fun, and cheap to insure. I'm thinking KLR650. Any thoughts or suggestions?

>>17114132
Nope. Too big and way too heavy to actually off-road. Shit ground clearance: you'll be whacking the bottom on 3rd world speed bumps and potholes. Terrible vibes, and accordingly useless mirrors. Doesn't seem to get any performance benefit from water cooling: just more weight and stuff to break. The switch gear is also among the worst ever fitted to a motorcycle, and the plastics on the newer models break my looking at them.

Only thing it really has on other dual sports is a big tank out of the box, but that's easily remedied on any other bike.

The DR650 is better in every way. Better yet, if you actually intend a RTW style trip, is a DR350.

>I'm looking for bikes around the range of $1300 or less. I won't get very far with that but barn bikes that APPARENTLY only need one or two things done to them to get them fully functioning sound ideal to me. I'm a fan of a more vintage look, this pretty much being the ideal bike in my eyes.

Honda Nighthawk? They're some of the cheapest running bikes available and they're incredibly reliable and easy to work on. In this price range, you're probably looking at a 250 but for a few hundred more you can probably score a 750. A lot of people like to cafe them out, but my favorite builds are the ones that make them look like the original CBs.

>>17114522
probably about $300-400 per year. Progressive was the cheapest for me. Some companies will give you retarded rates just to basically say they don't want you. It's totally worth it to shop around and check with several companies.
I'm paying $335 per year for a dual sport and a 600cc supersport. 20YO, also KY.

Are you the guy who just sold an SV?

>>17114742
vmax

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>>17114571
seal on the stem of the valve between the intake port and the lifter. Keeps oil from the cam/lifter from getting into the intake then combustion chamber.

>>17114828
How much would this cost to fix?
Is it negligible for the time being?

>>17114878
The seals themselves probably wouldn't be terribly expensive. The work required to replace them is tremendous. Not worth it for an old shitbike.
>is it negligible
depends on how much oil it burns. Since you can't test the bike long term before buying, you can't know.

>there are people ITT who do not just tie their backpack to the bike

>>17114898
this

you don't need to buy specially made motorcycle branded shit for every little thing at 3x the cost of just plain jane stuff.

want a new helmet cam
I bought one before it was popular, gopro wasn't a household name like it is now

was the same with capture cards, I used to use a DVD recorder
I'm ahead of my time

the ZX6r is fully insured as of now, via SafeCo Insurance.. whoop whoop!

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>>17114911
where do I tie it though?
If I tie it to the rear fender somehow, I would be concerned about it either sliding off or the straps getting caught in the wheel.

>>17114911
I had to put a franken bolt through my fender for the extra tie downs but it was worth not spending the price of a gently used engine on fucking bags

>>17114244
>military contracts
>overland over-continent travel

Adventure biking is the "cool" thing now, but in various parts of the world it's always been a thing.

When I bought a 2017 Africa Twin my father thought I was an idiot. His experience with liter adv bikes goes back to BMWs in the 80s. Riding across southern Africa and really Australia he was super fucking jealous of the KLR guys as he was burying his bike in sand.

Nigga is my father but he is insane so I take what he says with a grain of salt. At age 67 he recreationally rides his 996sps, 916sps, laverda jota, 1979 Ducati 900ss and daily rides a new multistrada to work through Asian traffic.

Like who says a crf1000l is too much bike when you popping up on curbs and lane splitting a multistrada at 5 foot 9 and 145lbs.

>>17114897
Why wouldn't it be worth it on an old bike with fewer mileage?

>>17114975
because mileage doesn't mean shit. especially when it needs major work. What the fuck do miles matter when the thing is falling apart? the only use of miles at all is to estimate how much life a vehicle has left in it.

>>17115010
..Is that considered major? What if it isn't falling apart?

>>17115054
enjoy pulling the engine and removing the head, cams, valves, and seals then putting it back together.

>>17115077
Lol that takes like 45 minutes on that bike

>>17115077
That's like a couple hours of work for a professional is it not

>>17115096
>>17115097
A shop will charge more than the cost of the bike just for labor.

>>17115103
>paying a shop to desecrate your bike
The goys must love you

>>17115113
I don't. The person buying the shitbike does: >>17114589
>I don't think it'd be a job to do on my own, definitely.
Besides, he obviously doesn't know shit about fixing vehicles.

replacing the clutch pack on a bike i recently bought because it started slipping. there wasn't a gasket on there when i took the clutch cover off and the one i ordered is the wrong one, even though i ordered it for my model. must have shipped me the wrong one. until i get a new gasket, would it be that bad to be riding it for a few days without one on? i got like a 1000 miles out of the bike before it started slippin

>>17115113
>>17115103
>>17115096
I've never worked on a bike but I imagine I can follow a step by step guide.
It's my first, I've been told to buy a bike that runs perfectly and worry about a project later but I don't have that convenience sadly.

>>17115097
I'd say it's probably going till be about $350 from a shop. Just don't get it serviced at a dealership because their shop fees are like $90+ an hour.

You could try calling around to see what the estimates are.

>>17115125
Well it's just going to piss oil out, if that shit ends up on your back tyre, you're in a world of hurt.

Gasket in a tube might be fine for that length of time, but having had oil nearly throw me off a bike before, I wouldn't take the risk.

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Just got a quote on a 2013 CBR600RR.

If USAA doesn't make me get collision and I just get comprehensive then I'm looking at 1,550 a year but if I have collision I'm looking at 4,500 a year.

>my entire face during that conversation

Guess I'll just sell my current bike and no bike it till I'm 26. Fuck me.

>>17115147
ye ur right. i'm down to threads on my rear tire too lmfao. waiting for a new one to come in. i'll just wait for everything to get shipped. i'm just impatient i wanna get on the fuckin road

>>17115126
Old bikes aren't particularly cheap when you actually need them to be reliable.
Buell Blast seems to be the best value bike ever. Ninja 250 is also incredibly common and cheap.

https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy/6099897828.html

>>17115152
>not buying an old supersport for $2000 and getting basic liability insurance for $300 per year

>>17115152
Shop around, USAA quoted me more than I paid for my 2007 Yamaha R1 per year for insurance. Allstate gave me a much better rate.

>>17115177
You have to have full coverage while active duty.

>>17115185
How much are you paying a year with Allstate?

>>17114262
Sleep tight, street bike.

Is there a more evil jewish scheme on earth than insurance?

>>17115202
2100 a year for full coverage on the bike. USAA wanted something near 5k a year. It's funny because Gicio called me after I got Allstate trying to sell me on them instead, but basically hung up after I told them what Allstate is giving me.

>>17115152
Holy fuck, how old are you?

>>17115232
Alright I'm going to look at Allstate then and see what that's all about. Would I be in good hands with Allstate?

>having insurance

>>17115251
21, never had any tickets, no crashes, always payed any bills I had on time, excellent credit, all licenses and shit are renewed, have a steady job.

I honestly didn't expect it to be that much since I consider myself to have a pretty okay profile. When she told me it was 4.5k I immediately said thank you and hung up.

>>17115273
>>17115251
Some companies give you retarded rates just to say fuck off.
One company quoted me $9k per year just for liability on my 2001 F4i.

>>17115273
i don't know shit about bike insurance because i don't care if i total mine, only liability, but i'm in basically the same situation as you and i'm paying $208. can someone explain this?

>>17115255
>get involved in an accident
>go to jail, lose motorcycle and fuck up your life

>>17115290
I honestly have no clue I don't understand how insurance works at all but I've been trying to learn. From what I can gather it seems to be very dependent on your age and how long you've been driving and traffic violations/crashes. That pretty much it.

>>17115290
>an someone explain this?
I have at least twice already. see: >>17115289

>>17115312
can you explain this "twice"?

>>17115319
some companies can't compete

>>17115273
If you are under 25 you get the pipe straight up the ass from ol shekelberg no exceptions.

Literally nothing else matters if you are under 25 with a motorcycle to (((insurance))) companies

>>17115290
He needs full coverage and he's trying to buy an I4 for his first bike.

>>17115308
Have you been to the MSF course yet? A 600 is not a good beginner bike. Don't listen to the idiots in this thread. Get a 500cc twin and keep it for a year. It's forgiving, it's more than enough power for you to learn and you will pay a quarter of what you'd pay for a 600 for insurance.

>>17115334
Kinda true.
Looked at a quote last month when I was 24, about $350/year. Bought insurance this month when I'm 25, about $200/year. Same company.

>>17113298
Always replace front and rear sprockets and chain as a set. 15T vs 14T will give you slightly taller gearing and drop engine RPM a bit at cruising speed.

>>17115339
Yes I told the person on the phone I did the course and I have a 300R, it was my starter bike and I want to upgrade to a 600.

>>17115168
I guess I'm making the classic mistake of a first time buyer looking for something more attractive and less functional than visa versa but I don't have another couple grand to drop on a second bike when I get tired of riding something I don't like. I'm going to have to see the bike for myself honestly and get a learned opinion from a friend, anything could be wrong with the couple of bikes I posted.
What's your opinion on this one?
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy/6102905297.html
I don't like how the long forks and small front tire look but if it runs fine it might be the better choice

>>17113298
No, the sprocket should sit all the way in the chain. One of the previous owners may have changed the chain for one of a smaller size.

>>17115363
Oh okay that's fucking bullshit then. Maybe USAA is just screwing you? They gave me a decent enough rate.

>>17115365
That's an old economy bike, anon. Even if it works, it will be shit compared to even a ninjette. Do you really want that?

>when i get tired of riding something I don't like
at least you will be riding something

>>17115388
see
>>17115334
Insurance rates are calculated directly from statistics, age is probably the largest factor in their determination for young people, as there are shitloads of 20-somethings who go out and smear their brains on the concrete the second they can scrape together enough cash from their McJob to buy a bike

>>17115388
The thing is that it isn't actually USAA who provides auto insurance. They use Progressive as there agent so all of it goes through them, USAA is just affiliated with Progressive for some shit I can't remember.

>>17113363
Plenty of wealthy people collect, ride and race. It's a bit of a separate society, almost exclusively white.

I have "cash register eyes" and I do the math on what they drive in to meets (often custom 18-wheeler toy haulers with living quarters, integrated motorcycle storage and lift gates at the rear) and the portion of their collections they display. I've visited a few wealthy collectors (I'm not rich but my mentor has been in the scene since the 1960s and we attend events together) at home when they hosted parties.

You aren't going to see such folks at dealership events unless they own the dealership or several.

I don't know why you associate all motorcycling with plebs. Would you associate serious vintage car collecting with plebs? Lots of these folks do both. They don't socialize with plebs except at meets, but that's typical of rich auto collectors too.

They are a pretty cool bunch and don't flaunt their wealth. Motorcycles are a social equalizer and skilled restorers or accomplished racers are at the top of the heap.

>>17115398
GN400 are one of the better bikes to make into a cafe/rat anon

>>17115152
4,500 per year???? It cost me 400usd per year to fully cover my 2017 gsxr750. You Americans are so cucked.

>>17115426
>kick start only, 400cc single cylinder
>drum rear brakes
>fucking tiny
What exactly would make that enjoyable to ride?

>>17115426
You from New Zealand?

>>17115334
Currently paying
86$yr for my cruiser and 246$ a year for my sport. And I'm 21.

>>17113564
Depends on the seat. The original sprung post buddy seats on old Harleys do an impressive job. If your seat sucks, you'll regret it.

Early shock absorber suspensions like Shovelhead and prior Harley big twins are barely better than a hardtail but I've no problem going long distance on them because I use decent seats. It's so easy a woman can do it. My wife rode her '82 Low Rider from SC thru Michigan to upstate NY then back to SC with no issues.

BTW ideal long fork design and frame/fork geometry was figured out by the famouse Sugar Bear in the 1960s. He's still alive and still making front ends.

>>17115334
>24
>Full cover
>2016 CBR600RR
>470 per year

I don't understand why you Americans have to pay so much for insurance?

>>17115416
USAA sold their bike insurance business to Progressive. They will maintain existing policies (I've been insuring bikes with them since 1985) but any new ones are handed off to Progressive if you call USAA. No problem insuring my trucks through USAA/

>>17115202
>You have to have full coverage while active duty.

What specific reg states that? I want to see a real world reference as I retired in '07 and still ride with G.I.s and DoD civilians none of whom ever mentioned that.

>>17115469
Unlike every other civilised nation, the USA feel the need to file lawsuits every 5 minutes. They think they win, and look for any chance to get in the court room but don't realize they lose in the long run since they pay 10x more for insurance, and have to pay for healthcare etc

>>17115147
I'd get a tube of flange sealant, clean both surfaces with brake cleaner and apply per instructions.

Running with no gasket means a leak. Flange sealant is far better than even good quality RTV. Modern sealants frequently replace gaskets on automobiles and trucks.

http://www.loctite.com.au/3320_AUE_HTML.htm?nodeid=8802626633729

Permatex makes similar flange sealants too.

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>>17115451
>Tfw 21, shit record and pay 120 a year for this
Feels good man

>>17115125
Lots of people use that rtv stuff in a tube. My friend does on his bike and he's still alive.

>>17115485
I can't remember the full details because I'll be doing the motorcycle course when I get to my next command. I've just asked around trying to get more information and those who I have talked to said our need full coverage. They might be full of shit I'm not sure.

If you don't mind me asking what do you retire as?

>>17114317
I worked on CB450/500s when they were relatively new. They aren't bad at all for a novice mechanic to learn on. They have unique torsion bar valve springs which has no particular advantage but is pretty clever.

A top end job (if it smokes, ALWAYS assume a complete top end job and ignore the owner, there's a reason he didn't do it himself and that reason is he's not a mechanic) would be several hundred bucks if you pay someone.

They aren't particularly good motorcycles and there is nothing special to recommend them. They were good for the 1970s and reliable machines, but if it's going to be your only ride get something popular like a GS 500 instead.
Those old Hondas were roughly the equivalent in the marketplace of the GS today, but the GS is a far better machine.

>>17112494
>/dbt/ the movie

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>>17114589
I'd bring 900 cash and go for that one over the Honda 500.

Remember doing valve seals on the Honda also means pulling the cylinder head so you'll be into it for a top end gasket kit besides the seals. If you are looking at thousand dollar bikes, get one you don't need to sink more cash into then go RIDE the motherfucker.

Anybike is better than nobike and those Suzukis are decently reliable.

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>>17115578
You ready to yamalube it up, boi?

>>17115578
Why do you hate money

>those reflectors

>>17114719
CB 550s in pic related have excellent engines, but if you need transportation get what works in your price range. I suggest avoiding front drums for something you'll ride regularly. They were abysmally bad even when new.

You can hunt the vintage machine of your dreams later and not be shopping hungry.

>>17115554
Thanks alot for the information. If I were to go with that bike I would 100% be interested in working on it, I'm just worried about getting involved in something that's way above my ability.
Would you assume there's something wrong with the bike other than what's already said? At $1000 it just looks like a lemon deal.
>GS500
It's a beautiful bike and undoubtedly the superior choice but I only have about $1200 in addition to the money I would get from scrapping my 99 cherokee that won't pass inspection unless I drop $1800 on it.

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>>17115598
This talk just makes me miss my cx500. It was shit, but it was my first full size bike. I fucking loved that thing.

>>17115548
Got out as MSgt. Didn't care about making the supergrades and enjoyed having a life instead. Paid off everything so I don't have to work which is very nice.

Stay for twenty at least. The benefit math plus retirement is totally worth it even with the recently modified retirement package which may not apply to you. Never feeling Recessions is indescribably beautiful.

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>>17112215
>The only pin is 20km away

>>17115614
CX 500s have great motors. The 500 and 650 turbo versions are really cool and many are still around.

>>17115578
Why did you pick an ugly color?

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>>17115634
It was a fun bike. Revved well and was reliable as all hell. The valve train was cool as fuck though

>>17114149
>dentist tier money
this is a solid description and imma start using it

but yeah, it's all relative

>>17114262
sleep tight, street bike

>>17114924
>SafeCo Insurance
my nigga

>>17115168
>Buell Blast seems to be the best value bike ever
No, they just sucked out loud, and I say this as a fan of Buell in general.

>>17115624
Damn, well I'll just say thanks for the advice sir. I'm in the Navy right now as an E-1 so I've got a ways to go. I'm going to try and follow in my dads footsteps. He did 4 in the Navy and 26 in the Coast Guard and retired SC.

So far I've enjoyed my time in the military. Just can't wait to get my bike.

>>17115578
Why did you pick the ugliest color?

>>17115613
A grand is about right because collectors tend to prefer the earlier CB450 for historic reasons and the cool winged emblems.

If it passes a compression test and you want to learn, go for it. Parts are plentiful and if you learn to wrench the whole motor vehicle world opens for you.

Visit vintage Honda forums and get prices on all the parts for a top end job first so you know the WORST case scenario.

I took a quick look and don't see CB500T piston and ring kits right off. If they are no longer available I would pass unless there's an easy solution, perhaps modding CB450 pistons which I noticed is mentioned. I gotta crash but at least this will get you started.

>>17115585
I don't know what that means, but I'm ready!

>>17115594
This is my third motorcycle and my first one over 300cc. I'm willing to spend a little extra cash for something that I will have for at least 10 years.

>>17115642
I don't like the standard "Yamaha blue" and the black looks good but it's bad for safety. The white/yellow looks cash in person and it matches my jacket.

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>>17115598
It's soul crushing that the only 550s I can find are 4k and up.
I'd generally use it as a commuter to a job within a few miles of home and elsewhere within the same distance. Anywhere else, as a beginner (or with a finicky bike), I'd be catching the train I think.
>>17115580
Thanks, I may still take a look at the 500 to see how it runs if at all. I don't know how I'm finding a chocolate colored bike attractive though.

>>17115578
Why did you get ugly colors

have a chance to get a DR650 for $2500, should I take it?

guy said he has never taken it to a mechanic since it never needed it, bone stock
clutch felt like shit when I tried it in person. had to crank the throttle to get it to move, would not move forward at all with just clutch, would just stall out. HOWEVER, that was ~30s after starting it up cold, not sure how that effects it since I've never ridden a supermoto before.

should I take the plunge? how much does it cost to replace a clutch?

>>17115674
>it's bad for safety.
It doesn't really matter. You seem to be just as likely to not be seen because you have a white bike in front of a white car.

What's the best location to put a camera on my bike?
It's for insurance in case of an accident since splitting lanes is legal and there's a bunch of shitty drivers in SoCal.

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>>17115682
Replacing clutch plates is easy. Your issue sounds like the carb is fucking dirty as all hell, but luckily it's a single carb and it's fairly simple. Talk him down if you can. I got my '94 for 1500 and it's rock solid- as long as you keep up on maintenance, those bikes will last for fucking ever.

>>17115699
Helmet works best

>>17115700
dunno man, ma is trying to talk me out of it, saying that little costs and replacements add up and soon I'll be 5 grand into a piece of shit bike

realistically how much would this bike cost after replacing chain + sprockets + carb clean + clutch?

>>17115699
Right on top of the tank via a mag base, nice and stable for making true moto-kino and not a shaky garbled mess like helmet cams

>>17115682
i got a DR650, and i never feel like the bike is going to stall, and it feels pretty good, like >>17115700 says its probably a dirty carb

>>17115676
Sometimes you have to travel to get deals. Key market for the nicer fours is old boomers but there are deals to be had with persistent searching.

Consider catching da train until you have more money, getting something modernish, then hunting a vintage beast after doing things like attending vintage motorcycle club meets. No one gives a shit what you ride to get there and the biker world needs younger enthusiasts before the people who can mentor them croak. The way to keep a classic looking good is not to put heavy miles on it.

Worth mentioning is people who are overly optimistic about what they expect their classic to sell for often take much less when the cash is in front of them.