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

First for Honda a best.

Second for Honda a best at being shit (lol)

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>>17123289
I'm not actually opposed to this being a possibility.

>dat Monkey
>dat Super Cub
>dat Helix
>dat CB750
>dat Gold Wing

third for Honda a ok

>>17123289
>>17123296
Honda is for cucks like op and kkk

>>17123301
>bunch of shitbikes
Sounds like Honda alright

>>17123303
Even kkk isn't that cucked anymore

>squid gets his boipucci rekt by a cruiser cuck
Squids BTFO
https://youtu.be/R1g5QIVMD28

>>17123363
>under the impression that he's doing insane speeds compared to the traffic
>look at the instruments for the first time
>he's only doing 80
>only looks fast because everyone else is crawling along at 50 thanks to idiot-proof American speed limits
United States of Amerislows.

>>17123363
They're both squids with no lane discipline

>>17123379
>muh lanes!!
Get off the internet, gramps

>>17123388
Don't come crying to me when you get sideswiped
>B..B..But he should have seen me

>>17123395
Nah whenever I (rarely) ride like that I'm starting at every car to see if it looks like they're going to merge over.

And I realize if they did I'm at fault for it.

>>17123395
Pair o wankers giving us a bad name

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Why does Nicky Hayden speak like English isn't his first language?

>>17123363
>speed limit 55
what is even the point in using a motor vehicle at that speed

Keep getting lost. Might be time for sat nav.

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Edition GS approved.

>>17123414
Fatty Americans can't even climb 3 stairs or waddle more than 6 feet without getting out of breath and needing a donut break, can you imagine one mounting a bicycle, much less operate it?

>>17123419
But anon, getting lost and exploring new places is half the fun.

>>17123404
Because he speaks Murican

>>17123427
HOLY SHIT ITS THE INFAMOUS GSER 500!

>>17123363
how does one ride a triple without falling asleep from the humming?

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The GS500 is objectively the best beginner bike.
> mileage
It's a mid-sized 4stroke twin cylinder bike, so it drinks less than 6 liters per 100 km.
> handling
It handles nothing like a supersport, spoiling you for when you get something else. But it can also corner much better than something like a cruiser, and actually uses its entire rear tire unlike a Ninja 250.
> brakes
They are complete shit and their only redeeming feature is that they're disc brakes. This is good because the longer braking distance forces new riders to plan ahead and start braking early. No ABS means they learn to brake properly I'd they don't want to get shrekt.
> power
It sits right at the power limit for A2 bikes which is great for euros. It's torquey enough to be faster off the line than most cars you'll encounter in the city. But it also feels relatively gutless so a) it's forgiving of mistakes and b) you can ride it at the limit without putting yourself into too much danger. It reaches up to 180 km/h which is fast enough for highway riding.
> carbs
It being carbed means that if you run into problems, you can learn to fix them yourself instead of heading to the mechanic every time.
> seating position
Upright, slightly forward means it's a neutral riding position so you can figure out what you want afterwards. The seat is relatively uncomfortable making literally every other bike after it will feel like heaven on your ass.
> price and availability
Parts and the bikes themselves are cheap and plentiful. If you crash and fuck up one of your fairings it's 40 euros to replace it with original parts. Engine needs little maintenance. Beginner riders are typically not financially independent, so this is a big plus for them.
> suspension
It's a budget suspension factoring into the overall low cost of getting a GS 500. If you want better suspension it's easy to swap. Therefore it gives beginners an opportunity to learn working on suspension while keeping the cost manageable.

>>17123451
Could be worse, could be a lawn tractor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-CLemWmbvw

>>17123451
Could be worse, it's not an i4

>>17123466
m8, don't try my patience.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ8R4tYbX5w&t=30

>>17123301
I need those mirrors

>>17123466
a triple sounds like a mutilated I4 in idle and like some sort of electrical shaving tool in mid and high range.

an I4 sounds like a race car.

>tfw no Dorito engine bike

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>>17123470
>20000 RPM

well done 4 strokes well done, however:
https://youtu.be/eaRop_ZMwo0?t=33s

take 20.000 RPM with one ignition per rotation ON 6 CYLINDERS!

How much do you think I could Jew these down?

1.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy/6099060537.html
2.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy/6098827330.html
3.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy/6066026044.html

Thanks in advance

Is there much point in looking harder/spending more on getting the bike I want with the luggage or should I just buy the base bike and then look to add luggage on later?

Can I get away with just using soft saddlebags if I'm just commuting? It's so much cheaper than being jewed hard by GIVI.

>>17123456
ITT post purchase rationalisation.

It's an old piece of shit.

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>>17123520
>saddlebags

look at mr fancy pants here

>>17123528
you can't carry a passenger if you do that.

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>>17123530
>having a passenger

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getting my biak tomorrow senpaitachi

>>17123479
My cage is an i4. Sounds boring as fuck.

Also those squids on their 600-1000cc i4s all make a boring ass noise.

>>17123550
your cage doesnt rev to 12.000

if I roll on the throttle very slowly while the clutch is held in the bike stalls. If I roll on the throttle fast and hard it wont stall, whats wrong with it?

>>17123579
carbed?

>>17123579
your carby's gunked

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>>17123530

>>17123579
Learn to post MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR if you want useful help.

>All vehicles are da same and have the same systems with the same malfunctions.

It's fucking stupid. Stop doing it. You don't know why you do it.

>>17123550
I agree. Every i4 I've heard (except a big bang R1) sounds like shit compared to V4's and V2's. Hated my i4 while I owned it and don't miss it now that I don't.

I want to do a valve clearance check on a KLR250. It's a mid 90s model, sat for like 10 years before I got it running again.
It seems to be running fine, I'd just like to be safe.
Anyway, will I need a new gasket? And will I be fine buying one off ebay? (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Kawasaki-Gasket-Engine-Motor-Kit-Set-KLR-250-KL-250-1985-2005-Motorcycle-Bike-/231849638312?hash=item35fb50b9a8:g:C5UAAOSwuAVWxbbt)

While I'm at it, should I get a carb restoring kit like this? (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ALL-BALLS-26-1417-CARBURETOR-CARBY-REPAIR-KIT-KAWASAKI-KLR250-KLR-250-1987-2005-/231973416420?hash=item3602b16de4:g:Z~YAAOSw7GRZAsxF)

I'm pretty new to this stuff, I want to learn more about the bike by doing this stuff.

>>17123499
Depends on the seller. Best one to use is the Nighthawk. Either of the others is a fun collector machine. The Nighthawk will eventually become a collector machine (if you resist the urge to butcher it) and shaft drive is much less expensive and less work than fucking with chains and sprockets.

I suggest not trying to make your main ride your project.

Make all offers in cash on the spot, no assholery over the phone.

anyone here own a cbr 500r?

im scraping my pegs like a maniac but i can NEVER get my knee down, even if i push the bike to the fucking limit. it just wont touch. what the hell do i need to do?

>>17123600
Here's a picture of her. Seen better days for sure. Hopefully I can get it up to a more reliable state, I'd love to go out for day trips on the tails around here.

>>17123610
great picture

>>17123608
Stop caring about knee rituals and concentrate on how well you corner.

>>17123608
I literally rode one for 10 minutes before and scraped the pegs on every corner not leaning near as far as I do on my bike. Honda just put the pegs so damn low so you feel better about yourself or something.

Look into getting some rearsets for it

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>>17123611
Fuck me dead

>>17123612
i know, and im working on it too.

its just europoor laws will prevent me from riding a sportsbike for the next year till i get my full license, so im stuck with my 48hp commuter bike

just want to know if any anon made it scraping the knees instead of just the pegs, so i can stop trying like a retard

>>17123608
get a footpeg kit if you care so much. The bike obviously has very low footpegs on stock.

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Why is life filled with so much suffering?

>>17123626
because you didnt renew the cover sealing and almost ruined those screws?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ovKV_0uoWo

skip to 0.30 for the sound of the apocalypse. fucking shivers every time

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>>17123629
I've never opened it up, had the bike for barely a year and also not having driven it since October

Leak must have happened on the short ride I had today, as there is no sign of oil drip in the garage

>>17123605
Forgive me for being blatantly retarded but how would I go about it then? I can't say hey I'm interested in the bike, go there and say "I'll give you this much instead" can I? Is it not better to ask if his price is firm through call or text? I'd likely only have around $1400 in cash at the time

>>17123600
Holy Jesus! A proper request for specific advice with links indicating OP did some homework!

Gaskets should be fine. A gasket fits or it doesn't, there's little to them. Carb kit has all the necessary too. I use a lot of All Balls parts on my Harleys and like them.

Buy or download a FACTORY service manual.

Feeler guages are cheap and you'll need one to check clearances.

Change all fluids, and do a good visual inspection.

Seek brand-specific forums. ADVrider isn't brand-specific but has many smart posters.

http://advrider.com/index.php?forums/thumpers.15/

First rule for new mechanics is take your time. "Go slow and you'll get there quicker". Second is keep your parts in order. Clear photos help with remembering what goes where, especially wiring.

Assumption is the mother of all fuckups. When removing a part make sure you've removed all the fasteners before applying force, and THINK when doing so.

Get a JIS screwdriver like this. I have two and they are great for carb work.

https://www.amazon.com/Bessel-Vessel-Difference-Screwdrivers-No-220w-3/dp/B00E55DL4I/ref=br_lf_m_usa4a76856995g8_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&s=hi

>>17123644
where was your father to teach you this stuff?

Choose the highest price you want to pay, try to get him below it by pointing out everything wrong or all the work it will need (every bike has some shit wrong with it), if you can't get him below it, pay the lowest he could go as long as it's < or = to the highest price you wanted to pay.

Everybody with a brain posts stuff asking above what they want, usually 10-25%. You don't want to buy any kind of machine from somebody that's braindead enough to post their bottom dollar as asking.

>>17123644
Go and look the bike over. Everyone who posts on Craigslist is annoyed by "is it firm?" calls because the person usually never shows up or is otherwise a choad.

After inspecting it, then say you only have 1400 and are looking because you are hopeful the owner might take less. Your showing up with case shows you are serious.

If he says no, move on with life. Most sellers aim a few hundred high on their asking price anyway and are glad to get rid of what they are selling. People hate turning down Dead Presidents.

>>17123656
>Everyone who posts on Craigslist is annoyed by "is it firm?" calls because the person usually never shows up or is otherwise a choad.
this plus people will get their friend to call or text and try to jew them down as much as possible so their offer looks better.

>>17123655
Makes sense, I go and appraise it and then haggle. As previously stated, blatantly retarded.
It's not listed as firm so you're right about the over estimation. It's in beautiful condition so I'm curious as to why the price is low to begin with.

>>17123620
Stop caring about what other people think of you and enjoy urself goy

>>17123456
the 2nd gen sv650 looks better

>>17123645
Ah, awesome. Thanks for the help mate.
Another question, how important is tightening bolts to the torque specs? Should I buy a torque wrench?

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>>17123276
does somebody have a dropbox or megalink or whatever to a pdf of proficient motocycling? would also appreciate other literature on bikes, like books on how to do maintenance and other books about driving etc.

>>17123671
Sometimes they look nice in photos and shit up close, or sometimes the sellers blatantly lie about the condition.

Had one guy tell me the bike just needed mirrors, and when I showed up it had a rattlecan paintjob, bunch of broken shit, and wouldn't even start.

Also make sure you take it for a ride and cycle every gear making sure it shifts smoothly and properly. Give it a handful of throttle in a low gear to make sure the clutch isn't slipping, and wiggle everything attached to a bearing for any play.

I need new boots /dbt/

currently I wear a pair of shitty "wolverine" boots I got from JC Penney. I've had them for only 3 months and the tread at the balls of my feet is already level with the ground

I use them both for riding and for work (which requires a lot of walking and standing) so they can't be garish looking AlpineStars, and I'd rather them just look like plain black work boots

>>17123430
But I run 3 miles in 19 min anon and I eat pretty healthy.

>want to ride to publix real quick, only 3 miles away
>don't feel like putting gear on
>absolutely won't ride without gear
fuck

>>17123680
You'll need it for proper torque until you eventually learn "feel" which is difficult for some techs to teach but easy to learn.

An inexpensive deflecting beam torque wrench is sufficient because the primary purpose of torque wrench use on things like valve covers is TORQUE MATCHING so even pressure is applied to the gasket.

Click style wrenches are better and easy to use when you cannot see the pointer on a beam style, but most bikes don't have that problem anywhere.

You don't need to use a torque wrench on everything but when in doubt about how tight to torque a fastener, try this method I've used to train new mechanics in the Air Force for when they cannot reach a buried clamp etc:

Ensure your fastener threads are clean of any old sealant or Loctite.. Wire brush or wire toothbrush is fine. Then TORQUE TO THE MINIMUM OF THE SPECIFIED RANGE. Put your socket on your ratchet then torque ~ an eighth to a quarter turn and NOTE HOW THAT FEELS. You'll have applied proper torque (more isn't "better") and after a while you'll be able to skip the torque wrench for general fasteners.

I avoid dry threads. Get a jar of brush-on anti-seize from your auto store (good enough) or you can pop for high temp anti-seize since a jar can last a home mechanic several years. If a fastener is not Loctited (Loctite is also a corrosion barrier) then anti-seize will ensure you can remove it. A very little goes a long way.

If you've a stuck carb screw on the float bowl, you can avoid stripping the head by removing the handle from a multibit screw driver then holding the carb between your knees (carbs are soft, I avoid using a vise) and giving the pit a few firm but not absurd taps with a light to medium hammer to shock the threaded joint a bit. If that doesn't work I keep a pair of small visegrips to grab the screw head. Turn about a quarter or third of a turn to "break torque" and then remove normally.

>>17123680
Last tip but important. I prefer to work clean and nitrile gloves are wonderful things, especially when applying anti-seize. However you'll need barehanded feel for some jobs.

I fill a plastic pail with water and dump in some laundry or dishwashing detergent. That and rags/towels/whatever lets me avoid accumulating grease and dirt on my hands which I don't need inside my nice clean engine interior. I'm not autistic about washing, it's just efficient. (The soapy solution is BTW outstanding ant killer and percolates into the mound.)

I'm 6'6", what bikes am I too tall for?

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>>17123750
all of them you freak of nature

>>17123723
Squid it you faggot go slow and pay attention no sick leans

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>>17123752
guess i'll stick to cars.

shit.

>>17123755
but then people won't see the sleek masked persona I've carefully cultivated and will see me for what I truly am, a pudgy nerd who rides a shitbike whose mantits are perfectly silhouetted against a shirt at 5+ mph

Should I do it?

I need to stay on a small bike for a while, and this could go for a reasonable price, is it worth doing so?
I'd assume it'll need a rebuild fairly shortly and I'm not that knowledgeable with carrying out work myself yet but I'd be willing to learn.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201905283359?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

>>17123688
I've never rode before so I'll have to bring someone along that can. Thanks for the help.

>>17123780
>441 pounds
That's pretty heavy for a small bike

>>17123767
Ride naked, then people won't actually care how you look, just your courageous audacity.

>>17123763
>>17123750
lanklets, when will they learn?
being 5 9 is great, wish I wasn't uggo tho

>>17123767
visit /fit/, go ottermode

>>17123750
Most.
Adventure bikes are made for you though.

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>>17123301
>Forgetting the MC22
For shame. Never forget the good 250s

Does it matter if I use a higher DOT grade of brake fluid than specified? Am I being autistic over this?

>>17123780
If it's reasonable AND bongland has good parts availability for that specific model (check bongland forums etc) then it's fine to learn to work on.

I don't know how bong paperwork is done but find out before bidding. There will always be another motorcycle so don't go shopping hungry.

If in doubt its usually safe to get whatever is plentiful and recent since common is best for parts support.

>>17123807
3, 4 and 5.1 are compatible with each other.
5 isn't.

>>17123799
This, and they are versatile as fuck.

>>17123807
Use the SPECIFIED

>>17123812
>>17123813
You guys are hurting my head

>>17123788
>5'9
Prince of manlets, bow before your 5'11 king

>>17123813
doh.

Use SPECIFIED NUMBER brake fluid, higher is not "better", it's DIFFERENT.

Do not mix DOT 5 with other fluids.

>>17123813
If it specifies 4, you can use 5.1 no problem.
As long as you're not using 3,4 or 5.1 in a 5 system and the otherway round.

>>17123831
Lets say by chance I've used 5 in a 4 system in the past. How bad is that?

I dont own that bike anymore but I'm curious if I fucked it

>>17123819
Stop asking stupid questions here and the pain will stop.

>>17123837
Fucks up the seals, causing the brakes to fail.

>>17123845
Well. I'm going to run that plate and see if the bike is still on the road

>>17123848
Replacing a brake system isn't the biggest of deals. It's something you need to do over time anyway.

>>17123456
I have this bike and i am a beginner.
I can confirm everything

>>17123812
5 is like special shit for harleys.

5.1 is the highest "common" grade, 4 is the standard, dont know where youd use 3.

>>17123861
no you dont, yes it is.

>>17123873
Yes you do. I've had my bike for maybe 20,000km and have pretty much replaced everything bar the calipers getting her back to new.

They feel absolutely beautiful compared to my friends of the same model with old everything on it still

>>17123404
What? He's got a typical rural south accent.

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>>17123686
bump

>>17123873
They're parts that fail, replacing them or rebuilding them isn't rare.
My front callipers and master cylinder needs te be rebuilt, already replaced one hose after it started leaking.

>>17123888
you know how much brake pumps and calipers cost? And you cant even just slap anything on there because it most likely wont fit and the insurance will have your ass for any modification.

Those parts are made to last for life anyways, you can change the brake-lines and thats it.

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Tell me about the R1100R, it is a beautiful looking bike but would it suit my needs as a commuter/tourer?

>>17123916
>and the insurance will have your ass for any modification
Only in freedom land

>>17123921
Test ride one. That seat isn't for everybody. The R1150R might fit you better and arent much more expensive.

>>17123916
>you know how much brake pumps and calipers cost?

Oh yeah. My brake pads for this season are $450 for the front. They last roughly three races then get replaced.

Try throwing an rcs19 and some beefier calipers on it to boot. Then you'll know how abused my credit card really is.

>>17123916
Just put new parts on you dummy.

>>17123925
what's up with the seat? I'm a tall guy 6'2 so not sure if it would be alright for me.

>>17123937
My brother is 6'2 and he's had a few BMW twins. Never an issue. Those are great bikes that just suck up the miles like no ones business. I'd have no qualms about buying a boxer twin with 60K+ miles on it.

>>17123727
Also carb screws as well as pretty much everything else will be JIS, not Phillips. Getting the proper screwdriver helps tremendously.

>>17123942
Only thing I don't like is that theres no fuel guage, I'm scared I would run out of fuel accidentally on a long trip.

>>17123807
Use the specified fluid

>>17123952
Just use the trip.

>>17123951

This is good advice. I stripped more than a few jets before I learnt this.

Anyone here from fl/o/rida?

>>17123952
Doesnt it have a reserve tank?

>>17123937
The little lip on the back, some people (like me) sit on it making it uncomfortable. The 1150 doesn't have it, but are basically identical.

>>17123952
Day trip meter, a BMW does ~300km on a tank.

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Why are willies so much fun?

>>17123973
Because you haven't learned to lean to the side so you resort to leaning back

>>17123981
Explain

>>17123986
You're a slowfag cantturn

>>17123951
>will be JIS, not Phillips.
Philips, JIS, Pozidriv

Knowing the difference & having the right tools helps a lot for sure.

>tfw you do a poop but its pretty loose and explodes all over your butt so you spend the next hour and a whole paper roll wiping and theres so much to wipe that the inner lining of your rectum gets sore and bloody and painful

>>17123987
>turning

Literally why would I do that?

>>17123991
Just hop in the shower and spray it off

Hello friends

I soon wish to buy my first vehicle and I would like /dbt/ to help me decide which I should buy.

I am looking for a two wheeled motorised vehicle of maximally 35 horsepower (47 kW). It must have automatic transmission. And it should be as comfortable (I'm quite tall) and easy to use as possible. I'm looking for a reliable bike that does not require much maintenance. The cheaper the better of course. I am not interested in turning heads.

I will use it to commute to work and also to drive to France or even Spain (I live in Belgium) or so if I have a few days off. Which means it must be able to maintain 120km/h on the highway. And it should be able to transport as many groceries/equipment as possible.

Suggestions for a good beginner bike?

>>17123995
For sikk leanz. It's like a wheelie sideways but way more fun

>>17124008
Wr125

>>17123986

let me try to explain

leaning to the side: see attached pic

riding like this is the way to enjoy a sport bike.

those who can't are doing wheelies instead

>>17124008
get a small car if you're going to be this much of a cuck about it. Why do you even want a bike if this is your criteria?

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>>17124016
and the pic

>>17124008

Not a lot of bikes have automatic transmissions. You're looking for a scooter. Have a look at the burgmans or whatever they're called, maxi-scooter things.

>>17124015
Doesn't exactly look like my cup of tea.

>>17124017
What's wrong?

>>17124016
>sportbike

I ride a cruiser, m8. Lmao @ sportcucks

>>17123528
What bag?

>>17124008
>automatic

Kys

>>17124020
But he's falling off. I don't want that

>>17124021
Thanks for the helpfull post. I have been recommended maxi scooters before, but I was hoping /dbt/ could direct me to actual motorbikes with automatic transmission.

As far as scooter go though, these are said to be good:
Suzuki Burgman
Honda Silverwing
Yamaha TMax500
Piaggio BV500
Vespa GTS300

Any else I should consider?

>>17124029
Okay.

>>17124008
> auto

Motorcycle transmissions are literally the easiest shit to use. It's like paddle shifters.

Also you're not getting an auto trans without said paddle shifters because they're all DCTs. And Hondas.

>>17124035
Ford Ka
VW Up!
Toyota Aygo
Kia Picanto

>>17124024
that could explain why you are so slow and thick.z

>>17124035
Why? Do you have a disability or are you just so shit you cant manage a sequential box? Its easy as pie. You dont even need to use the clutch once you are moving.

>>17124035
Honduh nm4, nc700, vfr1200

>>17124023
well, you want something that has barely enough power, can't carry very much (even though you need to), automatic (no fun), cheap, you aren't interested in turning heads, no maintenance, reliable.

So you might as well get a 2nd hand cheap car. Probably cost much less than the bike/scooter, no money needed for gear, far more reliable.

>>17124035
Africa Twin DCT.

What's the largest top box that you can buy?

>>17124035
>Any else I should consider?

Nah, that's about it as far as big scooters go. There's also the NC700 Integra (Honda). DCT and all that, but they look like jet skis. Judge for yourself, but otherwise they'd likely fit the bill for you (you can put panniers on them).

>>17124035
Why are you so set on an automagic?

Normal tranmissions are literally learnable in 10 minutes in a parking lot, mastered in a day or two.

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>>17123921
A lot of loyalty for a BMW rider

>>17124079
>Why are you so set on an automagic?

Probably his license requirement.

>>17124079
>>17124046
Is there a particular reason why bikes tend to have manual transmission only?

>>17124050
>barely enough power
How so? Vehicles I have looked at have half of the power I set as my maximum in my first post, yet they can manage highways well.

>you aren't interested in turning heads
Why is this a problem? I just mentioned it so people would post bikes that are reliable/comfortable over cool.

Thanks for the consern however.

>>17124069
>>17124047
>>17124053
Thanks, I'll look into these.

>>17124083
Why would that be a thing anywhere?

>>17124084
>Is there a particular reason why bikes tend to have manual transmission only?
Bikes arent aimed at casuals for getting from A -> B. They are made to go out and have fun on

>>17124084
Manual transmissions are cheaper to make and fix, are smaller, more fun, better at extracting power from a small engine

>>17124088
Meh, I don't see why driving with an automatic can't be fun.

>>17124089
I see, thank you.

>>17124084
Because people buy motorcycles because they are fun, and they perform better than cars.

Buying an automatic motorcycle is taking out a ton of the fun, and more importantly a ton of control. With a manual you can change gears before a corner so you can attack it at whatever rpm you want, or downshift earlier to anticipate passing someome, but automatics take away a lot of that control. Thats the reason you will only ever see automatics on bikes not trying to be fun to ride or perform well, like the big scooters.

>>17124089
>Manual transmissions are cheaper to make and fix, are smaller, more fun, better at extracting power from a small engine

all that is false (C) BMW

>>17124095
Because then you really don't need to do anything. Might as well get a bus pass at that point.

>>17124084
Slow speed manuevers are way easier with a clutch, downshifting and engine braking.

Having the most control of the way power gets to the road is more importnant on a bike than it is in a car.

>>17124095
>Meh, I don't see why driving with an automatic can't be fun.

Autos just don't have the same capabilities. The thous tend to bounce off the limiter at speed. You'll notice your auto short shifts. Those systems don't like shifting at 14000RPM.

>>17124095
I havent seen taste this shit in a long time. Please go give yourself a lobotomy asap

>>17124098
>>17124106
>>17124108
I was unaware the differences were this significant.

>>17124105
Thanks for the suggestion.

>>17124112
Will do.

>>17124095
I said the same thing too when I had only rode scooters

low and behold, I gave it a try and I'm a convert

>>17124095
>I don't see why driving with an automatic can't be fun.
You havent experience wheelies and blipping down 6 gears rolling up to the lights.

>>17124126
I'm looking to buy my very first vehicle, so maybe in the future I will give this a try.

>>17124130
Indeed I haven't.

>>17124104
TC Autos soak up torque so you don't need a beefy drivetrain is all. A ten speed is great for empeegees but an 8 speed manual and beefy parts that end up weighing as much as the auto are going to extract more power

At which point BMW complains about muh shifting feel

Also bikes make so little power and shift so fast (and will get faster when sick mgp tech trickles down) that autos aren't worth it. Honda sells them because they envision motorcycles being for everyone, that's it.

>tfw the rear right retainer/wheel alignment plate falls off your bike and your bike starts riding real erratic like

>>17124131
Make sure you get a bike that's big enough, get at least a 600, anything smaller is just basically useless.

>>17124140
How so? I was told 300cc was more than enough for the highway.

>>17124119
>I was unaware the differences were this significant.

Unless you're going racing, the difference doesn't really matter that much. A manual is useful on the road for being able to drop a gear to put it up the rev range for a bit more go, but otherwise its just a hassle.

If you're commuting and doing boring freeway work, an auto is fine.

>>17124131
you're making it unnecessarily more difficult for yourself though

as weird as it sounds; learning to ride a manual with no experience will be easier than switching from an auto

>>17124142
It is, you'll get "bored" though.
I would consider a used 300, 500, or 650.

>>17124142
Not even close to true, at MINIMUM get a 600, a liter bike is even better.

>>17124142
Oh no. Smaller bikes tend to sit high up the rev range on the highway. My 250 is horrible for that, nearly 11k!

Get a litre and it will idle along

>>17124142
Enjoy going WOT daily.

Something like a VFR800 or SV650 is a good first and only bike in relevant countries

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>>17124155
>mfw redlining my SR at 45mph

>tfw no 250cc i4

>>17124165
>tfw 250 i4
It's a nice feel

>>17124169

Until you do a valve clearance.

>>17124067
20gal storage container bolted to your fender

>>17124172
Carbs have given me more trouble than anything. Engine is rock solid and doesn't need much care, it's just everything else around it that has trouble

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>>17124165
feels good.

my m8 in college had an import CG which had neutral gear where first should have been

never seen another like that

>>17124181
Is it really that low? I always heard it was up 12-16 nm

>>17124181
>encounter slight breeze
>bike comes to a stop

>>17124190
>>17124200
I think it's a typo.

>>17124205
Nah it comes with anti-friction tires and is only certified to be used in a vacuum.

>>17124208
>can't go fast
>can't even hear it
LOL hondur

>>17124180

What have you got? CBR, ZXR, FZR or the unicorn (GSXR)?

>>17124214
CBR. Rest are pretty rare here and parts moreso.

I want to sell a Suzuki Boulevard S40 that I'm not riding anymore.

What is the best way to sell it without getting dicked over completely?

>>17124235

Find someone who can run your carbs through an ultrasonic bath. Did that with a bank for a friend and it sorted it very well. Lot of shit gets built up in places you can't clean with a brush.

>>17124245
When someone offers you less money than you think is acceptable say no

>>17124249
This is the standard formula

>>17124248
I'll have to try that. Only gave them a rebuild and balance 6 months ago so they shouldnt be out for a while hopefully.

I do need a new throttle cable soon so that might be a good excuse to clean them again.

>>17124245
Act like a stuck up cunt and dont budge on the price. Make sure to ignore any attempts to knock down the price for "issues" with the bike

>>17124259

If it's running fine I'd fucken leave it, the gaskets cost $$$ these days. If it starts to bog down, giving them a bath will dislodge a lot of crap in the circuits and they'll run like new.

>>17124264
I may have to. Barely getting cold weather and she isnt liking it.

And you arent kidding about gaskets. Rebuild kit cost me nearly $120 for the lot. Not to mention the hours of dealing with tiny parts and fiddling with the balance. Never again please

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>>17123921
Mine´s a ´95. I got the factory cases for it and a MRA Vario-shield too.
If you are a manlet, look elsewhere. Not the absolute best at anything, but fucking brilliant at everything. Simple and cheap to maintain and is not afraid of kilometers/miles. You will love how solid it feels when riding, specially when cornering.

>>17124277
>tiny parts

I was willing to neck myself after rebuilding a ZXR250. Thousands of microscopic parts and all I got was a case of beer.

The bill for that little bastard was $1500, half of it gaskets and orings.

http://www.enterprisenews.com/news/20170428/motorcyclist-pinned-under-truck-in-west-bridgewater

What happened here /o/?

>>17124319
I believe a motorcyclist was pinned under a truck in West Bridgewater

>>17124324

In West Bridgewater?

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>You will never thrash an OW02 on your favourite roads

>>17123686
google.com

>>17124333
>>17124324
You stupid niggers why did it happen

>>17124371
Human error

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>>17124345
I would rather have an OW01

>>17124382
Pic not related, I don't have any 750s saved

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>>17124319
>intersection
>the light blue pick-up truck
Brotrucker who never learned to drive properly and thinks he's the only thing that matters on the road making a turn across multiple lanes would be my guess.

>>17124359
I tried, I am bad at finding pdfs

>>17124396
Scrolling through pics looks like rider tried to pass on right while truck turning

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>>17124283
>>17123921

Can't get past the upside down upside down fork

>>17124419
>upside down upside down fork
What?

>>17124429
He's talking about how the outer tube is the long part like on an upside down fork, but it is on the bottom like a conventional fork.

>>17124419
It's a really strange setup. You can also see there's no lower triple clamp at the steering head, just the upper. It has some kind of pivot way down on the fork leg instead. I guess that keeps it more rigid.

>>17124444
>It's a really strange setup
Telelever isn't strange.

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>>17123276
Looking for good hybrid boots
hiking and motorcycling
Do they exist?

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>>17124419
They are there only to keep the front wheel in place. Suspension and damping is happening elsewhere. It´s great.

>>17124444
Its common on BMWs.

I think they still hold the patent. Supposedly its an anti-diving technology

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>>17124407
It's weird because I can't find the Glad Acres Village sign anywhere on that intersection. And I doubt that a rider would be stupid enough to pass someone on the right unless that person wasn't indicating, so I'm under the impression that the truck tried to do an illegal or at least unannounced turn which would fit the god awful road behavior of the average truckfag. The bigger the vehicle, the worse they drive.

>>17124458
no

Is 20000 miles a lot for a 2011 KLR 650? There's one nearby for a fairly good price, but I'm not sure if that would be considered a lot of miles. Not too familiar with dual sports.

>>17124458
Motorcycle boots arent for walking.

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beep beep

>>17124459
what exactly is the benefit of this?

>>17124477
himwo pls kys

>>17124472
Should be fine as long as it has been maintained.

>>17124472
Singles are supposed to be re-built every now and then.

Thats why they are so simple.

>>17124481
Don't talk to himwo like that
He is the #1 cute poster around

>>17124478
See
>>17124460

Anti dive when braking

>>17124450
You're not fooling me into going anywhere near the telelever. I know it takes you deep into the wilderness.

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>watching some squid teir L plate warrior rev his pathetic engine at the lights like any one gives a fuck

>>17124506
Nobody cares about your cuckold country

>>17124506
>watching some cuck with a tiered license system shitpost on an anonymous imageboard like anyone gives a fuck

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>>17124502
Telelever does indeed bring you places you've never been before.

>>17124245
Decide on how much you reasonably want for it, add 25% to the price, put it as OBO, negotiate to your original price.

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>>17124515

>want to buy new Z650
>sold out in the entire country
fuck my life and fuck their entire supply chain
and fuck this gay earth

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>>17124528
At least I can dump my bike and buy another one of any size I want, fag!

>>17124518
this is so surreal to me. I've never been up on a mountain IRL.

>>17124511
>>17124515
>drives 60mph
>pulled over and shot for being over the speed limit

>>17124537
Do you actually believe this?
I go 85+ every day on the way home from work in a 65

>>17124537
How's islam treating you, friend :)

>>17124540
wew, watch out lads we've got a speed demon here

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what do we do about the no bike problem

>>17124537
>drives 140 km/h to work
>gets blown up for not being a muslim

>>17124550
Put our money together so we can buy 125s to every nobike

>>17124548
It's about as fast as my bike'll go, so it's really more sad than anything

>>17124550
SV

>>17124557
125 shitposters are worse than nobikes desu.

>>17124566
Seconded
>inb4 Rasputin appears and starts bitching

what bike would you pick for the zompocalypse?

>>17124602
any offroad 125

>>17124606
You should at least get something that outruns the zombies

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these are on ebay
ends in an hour, 99p no bids and it's only about half an hours ride away

worth a punt?
even if I never use them, they have to be worth more than that

>>17124602
Ninja H2

>>17124610
Honestly probably a Jap cruiser or something that holds a lot of fuel and had good mileage, or an xr or some sort of capable ds

>>17124623
What kind of currency is p

>>17124628
penis

>>17124626
Jap cruisers are pretty nice

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>>17124602
A suzuki katana.

Cute anime girls will appear and help me fight.

>>17124630
>99 penis for a luggage bag
no thanks

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>>17124602

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Is there anything comfier than a 125cc shitbike from a shithole third world country?

>>17124640
why is it always a minsk

>>17124628
He's a brit and means pence I think

>>17124628
$1.28 in USD

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>>17124642
Chinkbikes are a bit harder to find pics of

Mates, my buddy is an auto importer.

What do you think it would cost to get motocompo imported America.

>>17124669
dont call us mates literally everyone thinks you're a retarded faggot

I need dbt stickers

>>17124650
Lol chink bieks are for cuckold faggot nigger lover fagbois

>>17124670
Fucking savage

>>17124468
They recently redid it so Google street view is wrong. I'm from the area. It's just after the actual intersection where two lanes merge into one heading westbound.

>>17124669
Just fucking ask him how much would it cost to import one of those expensive collector bikes from japan or australia.

>>17124669
more than you can afford, pal

>>17124669
I think it would cost fuck off dollars and kill yourself cents.

>>17124672
I can send you some l, post info.

>>17124669
Post boipucci and ill tell you

>>17124690
1234 Benis in Anus St, Ur Mum, Florida

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my insurance just went down to less than $50 a month!!!!

this is a big deal because i have 4 bikes and live in southern ontario where insurance is a bit of an insane asylum

>>17124602
turbobusa

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>>17124716
I pay 4 times that for 1 shitbike, kill me please

>>17124746
Ill stab u with my dicc buttboi

>>17124008
>>17124035

Scooter, a 300cc+
Yamaha XMAX400, you said you were limited to 35 horsepower

MAXSYM 400

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what are good cheap action camera for the helmet?

>>17124827
Sj4000

>>17124827
used gopro

>>17124827
chinky gopro
quality is alright

>>17124832
>>17124833
>>17124840
does it interfere with the riding?, becuse it's pretty big

Got pulled out on and aside from some bruising and swelling, I'm 100% okay but got a lawyer anyway. Anyone have experience with what the settlement could be from all of this?

Anyone else completely lose any passion for everything besides riding?

>>17124871
it's strapped to your lid
you can't see or feel it

>>17124871
just dont put it on the top of your helmet or it will get blown around in the wind

>>17124893
no but if I cant ride because of weather or mechanical issues I throw an autistic fit

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>>17124893
I've lost passion for everything

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>>17124893
>Anyone else completely lose any passion for everything
yes

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Waiting for weather to get better so can take the MSF course.

Fuck snow.

>>17124913
waiting for the week to get better for me as well.
I got rain most days, I know I can ride in it but I really dont want to. Super uncomfortable.

>>17124888
Shiny new bike and gear minimum, depends how loaded the asshole is.

>>17124716
I'm at €16/m and I thought that was a lot already.

>>17123820
>Prince of manlets, bow before your 5'11 king
Being 5'11 makes you king of manlets?

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how does this even happen?

>>17125051
The bike is left outside for years without being ridden or maintained?!?

>>17125051
Moisture inside the engine.

>>17124832
>>17124833
>>17124840
I'm gonna buy this one
EKEN H9

>>17124998
Anything not 6 foot is a manlet

>>17125089
get the sj5000, cunt

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>>17125095
>tfw pushing on lanklet

>>17125136
>tfw manlet in own country
>tfw lanklet outside it

>>17125114
But it's more expensive, and I'm too poor.

>>17124913
my basic and advanced MSF courses ended up getting rained on. i'm glad it did though, it really builds confidence when you can practice in the rain instead trial by fire when you get caught in your first storm

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>severe thunderstorm warning
>tornado warning

I'm pretty glad I decided to drive to work instead of taking my bike today. I'm no "fair weather" rider, but this weather is just bullshit.

>>17125235
At some point you just have to say "ok, mother nature, you win."
Black ice and storms aren't the time to ride, you would be stupid if you would.

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while i was pulling out my rear wheel, belt pulley fall off and chipped the edge a bit. Do i have to replace it now? Is it safe to ride it as it is? Should i glue this back on?

>>17125255
belt... pulley..?

if it's anything like a scooter, it should be fine
I'd check for fraying periodically though

Say I have a Varadero 125, is it possible to make it full fairing?

>>17125255
Ancient mechanic here. I'd ride it.

It's safe since the rest of the "flange" (the generic term for that part of a part) is more than sufficient to guide your belt.

Nice picture too! That's how to post a fucking question.

>>17125255
I forgot to mention, do not glue. It's wildly unlikely to stay put and residual glue would change the contour of the pulley teeth near the joint.

>>17125255
It'll be fine most probably.
Maybe use some sandpaper to get rid of the sharp edges, just in case.

If you don't see the belt getting damaged on that side, it wont hurt.

>>17125071
This. From the looks of it, even fogging oil wouldn't have helped.

>>17125235
>>17125244
>not riding through forest fires, torrential rain, earthquakes, etc

Pussies.

>>17125308
My country doesn't have any of it.
We only have black ice and very local earthquakes in one county nobody actually lives.

Are sport touring tires a meme even for poor road conditions?

I feel like if the roads are bad enough that you second guess sport tires, you should go full dual sport tire

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>>17125255

Adding to what >>17125277 said, I'd patch the broken part back in there with some JB weld on the outside and ride it too.

Keep an eye on it to make sure the jagged wheel isn't cutting the edge of your belt. I'd replace at some point, but wouldn't lose any sleep over it.

ALSO NEW THREAD WHEN

>>17125266
suzuki ls 650

>>17125277
>rest of the "flange" is more than sufficient to guide your belt
i was worried that it might start cutting in to the belt

>>17125317
And you wonder why the sticker demon took your bike?

Rain sucks if you suck

>>17125319
If there is enough lateral force to pull the belt over and damage it on that, something else is already badly fucked up.

Need a street legal 50cc or less motorcycle/moped, thinking about picking up a kymco k-pipe 50 but it's pretty near impossible to find in Canada. Do any of you have any ideas or suggestions for any other bike.

>>17125329
been ultra-cautious in the wet ever since I went round a country road at 60mph and came face to face with a tractor clipping hedges
6:30am in the dark, no signs out, no lights or anything
lucky nothing was coming the other way or I may have bitten it

>>17125346
underageb&

>>17125346
Aprilia RS4 50

>>17125355
>>17125358
Thank you, I'll defiantly check those out.

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>>17125346
I'd trade my left bollock for one of these

>>17125346
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbP5-URUhsw

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Gold chain with this bike, does it work?

>>17125378
It will be very 'MURICAN