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

>>17141882
First for WR250R best bike.

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>>17141896
Where is this going to happen?

>>17141904
Pfunds, Austria.
http://www.camping-pfunds.at/

>>17141909
Okay so not America, fuck off.

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>>17141921
>super euromeet
>YOU MEAN ITS NOT IN AMERICA?

you are the reason its embarrassing to be an american in other countries

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post pictures of you and your bike

>>17141929
>6/10
that ugly ass body and face looks like it would be really ugly

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>>17141928
>embarrassed
>for being american
i'm sorry, i can't hear you over the sound of all my freedoms. go eat shit and die.

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>>17141937
>modern-day Americans
>having freedoms

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My cx500
No I'm not gay and no I don't like reddit

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>>17141944
>No I'm not gay and no I don't like reddit
Impossible, you ride shit kat's shit bike.

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>>17141944
fuck off homo twink sissy trap hispter cuckboi nigger lover

>>17141947
translation pls

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>>17141944
bike looks fucking stupid, like if god let it unfinished and those flippled handlebars look pretty bad.

>>17141959
You have the same bike that Kit Kat used to have.

I always liked the idea of a CX500 Cafe. Is it noticeably less pigfat or no?

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>>17141929
The only photo I have with me AND my bike.

>>17141959
>>17141972
Oh never mind, didn't notice the comic.

>>17141959
>WERNER HELPS HORST GET OUT OF DEEP SHIT

(SFX: BOF BOF BOF)
>This fuckin' shit!

(SFX: BANG!)
>Dammit!

>'Sup Horst, what's up with you?
>(poop)

>What's the matter, tractor face?
>(hick accent) The manure pump is fucked.

>If that's all, we'll have that fixed in no time.

(SFX: put put put)
>(posh accent) Are you having trouble?
>No biggie, ride on the lot real quick.

(SFX: snip! hiss. snip! hiss.)
>Hey, my coolant tube!

>Hey, what do you think you're doing?
>STFU, cast wheel pussy, and turn on your pump.

(SFX: pump manure manure (as a verb) put put put)
>See Horst, what'd I tell ya. CX500, best manure pump in the world!
>lel

>>17141972
>I always liked the idea of a CX500 Cafe
Do you suck dicks?

>>17141974
>geflitst

Ya done goofed up if you get cought by fixed camera's.

>>17141994
No, I can just appreciate a well done project, even if it's a meme.
It's not like those CX's are good for anything else.

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>>17141929

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>>17141929

>>17142017
>bfmv shirt
Kys and not just cry about it.

>>17141996
Obviously.
I knew damn well there's a camera there, but I normally drive there during the day so there's no chance of speeding.
This was in the night, and I just wasn't paying attention.
(Also the fine was literally for 10kph over the limit)

>>17142027
You seem mad. Wanna talk about it?

>>17142028
>10km/h over
Auch, isn't that like €100?

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>>17141994
Close enught

>>17142039
>no balls touched
not gay

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Fuckin' A the 2017 K1600 looks great. Especially in white. I wish I could buy a second one. I like the changes.

>>17142033
When I'm angry, bodies hit the floor.

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>>17141882
>best beginner bike
>posts wrong bike

>>17142039
Not gay
Compared to the complete homosexuals that inhabit this place in a couple hours this is nothing.

>>17142048
I wish I was sold on the looks.
Would love nothing more than a muscle/naked/cruiser type thing based on the 1600. Would be a new poster bike instead of a Rocket Three.

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>>17141929
Not posting myself

>>17142074
this, half of dbt is obsessed with something called boipucci.

is dbt full of priests or something?

>>17142035
70€
Yeah, rip.

>>17142048
That looks baller, although I'm not sold on the top case.

>>17141837
DS headlights have shit output though

For any semi-modern sportbike, the absolute best custom front you could do with regards to cost, aesthetics and functionaloty would be custom brackets and a custom sheet metal cowl holding the stock lights, or the stock lights from a bike with significantly better projectors, to the upper fairing bracket, and then tack a windscreen cut to fit on to that, to make a custom bikini fairing. However, that's fucking hard.

The second best would be to spend a few hundred on a good bucket headlight assembly and see if you can't get brackets that fit around your forks. And then spend another few hundred on rewiring and aftermarket gauges.

>>17142048
looks like a scooter on steroids

>>17142101
>DS headlights have shit output though
only if you buy a shitty one

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>>17142104
you are telling me its not a scooter?

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I done broke my cbr600rr (freeway accident) also my fibula, tibula and now have to deal with constant back spasms,

Getting my insurance money this friday, which bike should i get lads:

Honda nc700x
Kawasaki versys 650

Mind you im a californian (20-25)

>>17142111
>freeway accident
why do people willingly ride down freeways?
i avoid them at all costs, i will double my commute time if it means no freeway travel.

>>17142116
Literally impossible to go anywhere without taking the freeways here in socal

>>17142111
both of those sound gay as fuck, might as well drive a car

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>>17142124
>driving a car in socal

I might as well take the bus

>>17142111
CB750

Restore it while you're recovering and then ride it when you're done

>>17142135
>CAFE RACER going 80+ on the freeway carrying all my paperwork for officecuckjob

I dont see it m8

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>>17142121
Looks like there is a lot of space between those freeways, probably some nice roads in there if you could be bothered finding them.

>>17142132
>living in socal
might as well off yourself

>>17142089
They're attracted to traps or feminine young men.

>>17142147
so they are poo stabbing poofta faggots?

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This thing worth $750?

1979 KZ400 Bobber. Would be my first bike.

Needs the clutch cable, front brake line, chain installed, shifter and "then just gone over before riding." He's also evidently removed the rust from the frame so it can be painted. I like the looks, but know shit about bikes.

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>>17142139
>CAFE RACER

I said restore, not destroy

If you change anything on an old honda that does not make it better as a person/object carrier the vengeful ghost of Soichiro Honda will throw all your valves out of spec and clog all your carbs with ghostly varnish.

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>>17142151
That used to be an actual motorcycle at some point.

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>>17142150
post boipucci like this

>>17142151
whoever did that needs a good hard slap in the face

>>17142151
Dude look on craigslist, that's more than I would pay. You're going to have to clean out the carbs as well.

>tfw havent posted in dbt for months since everyone instantly turns cancerous when they see your bike

Can't say I'm missing it.

>>17142171
Post it anyway

>>17142171
>dbt
>not cancerous
most of the posts are from that autistic german kid, what do you expect?
quality content?
just do not reply to him.

>>17142176
lol cuckold

>>17142175
I'm good. People want me to crash my bike and I don't want to. I'll enjoy my nice italian bikes in good condition. It is not a beater shitbike to do stunts on.

>>17142182
So it's your dad's bike?

>>17142180
are you still shit at riding?
do you still make webms?
do you even have a bike anymore?
never see you post it.

>>17142182
Oh fuck off shivvy, your bike a shit.

>>17142188
im busy fuckint ur mum, cuckboi

>>17142194
drobe quit being a mongoloid and post a bike thats not a gs500, you don't even own one anymore and never even liked them to begin with.

what does it take to become a cool poplar namfag like those already here?

>>17142206
i drobe my dicc in ur mums pussay, cuckboi

>>17142111
what happened, any vids?

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>>17142224
Fuck dudes take pics

>>17142111
It's "fibia".

>>17142224
Ride your bike underneath a semitrailer

>>17142231
Hermione pls

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>>17142224
Post boipucci

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>>17142224
Ride your bike into a tree

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>finally became enough of a meme for people to impersonate me in /dbt/
Take notes, WR.

>>17142206
I do all the time m8.

>>17142224
Not a single namefag here is cool, popular or both.

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>>17142242
He was asking about "poplar" namefags dude, learn to read.

>>17142240
Ill fuckt ur boipucci fagget

>>17142245
I assumed he made a mistake and wasn't retarded.
I was wrong.

>>17142240
What is even the point of these tiny windscreens

>>17142252
It helps getting ur boipucci fuckt by tha superior tyrone bbc

>>17142182
I'll post mine if you post yours ;)

>>17142262
Wanna see that boipucci first ;)

>>17142268
wrong colour board for that

>>17142269
No its not bby ;)

>>17142274
Post it bby ;)

0-4 go for a ride
5-9 stay home
dubs fap

>>17142278
boring

go for ride

>>17142278
If Dubs u post boipucci

>>17142278
/dbt/ in a nutshell

>>17142278
Fuck numbers, go for a ride. This thread is doomed.

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>>17142280
actually I kinda wanted to stay home, I'm tired today

>>17142286
Go on your bike to your nearest coffee shop, get a double ristretto and ride.

>>17142289
My bike is parked farther than my nearest coffee shop anon

>>17142293
Then go there first. I don't care. Ride for fuck sake.

>>17142278
Gib dubs!

>>17142295
I'm going for a ride tonight after work anyways

>>17142236
How is this a man

>>17142289
go on your 50cc scoot to the nearest coffee shop, don't go in because the barista is mildly qt and you spilled spaghetti on your Rossi replica leathers, return home in shame.
That is the /dbt/ way

>>17142252
If you go at a decent speed it takes the wind off your chest and you can lie flat on the tank and not have to worry about wind or rain which helps massively if you commute between late fall and early spring.

>>17142236
I bet your parents are proud.

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>>17141929
>>17142017
What kind of Bike is that? I'd bet it`s a good one.

I'm looking for helmet cams, is it me or is the sj4000 better than te sj5000?

Anyone rides a turbo-bike? what do you use for fuel management?

>>17142326
sj4000 a good but you have to be really careful of fakes

Does anyone have a gsf 400 is it good for beginner?
I found one for 1200 euro with 25 kw on docs so it's a2 licence compliant but it has 51 horses IRL
Any quirks of this model I should be aware???

>>17142380
I have a turbo busa.
My right wrist.

>>17142382
basically everything that isn't a legitimate track-ready sportbike is good for a beginner, as long as you're fine with dropping it.

I'm usually riding fast, doing wheelies, splitting lanes, etc. everywhere I go.

Today it was raining really hard so I was just doing the speed limit and taking my time and it was surprisingly nice. Felt good to slow down and just chill for a bit.

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There was somebody in the previous thread asking about filling motorcycle fuel tanks. They weren't sure where to stop filling it for some reason. Well this picture is where you stop filling. Maybe this will help the challenged anon.

>>17142315
Is this guy throwing a shot put or what? The dog thinks he's gonna throw something, but his hands are empty. That's mean.

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>>17141882
What did you do today /dbt/?

>>17142391
What boost are you running/what CR?

Are you using a piggy back or flashed ECU?

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>>17142442
>Do you stop filling when it's full or when it's overflowing

See, this is why we have 'no smoking' signs at petrol stations.

>>17142456
>he doesn't fill until the limit
I can get 4L in it after the automatic shut off, that's at least 60km.

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>>17142449
Found out my rear caliper pin is stuck, my front brake pad is fuxxed and my forks need to be rebuilt.

>>17142463
Maybe if you weren't trying to pound the injectors with the nozzle it wouldn't cut off so early.

>>17142278
trips and I fix my shifter

>>17142442
If I do it that full it splashes out when I stop and start.

I do it about a cm below that lip.

>>17142471
That's where it's supposed to be though.

>>17142480
No, they're designed for cars.

>>17142480
Where are you saying the nozzle is supposed to be when filling up a bike?

>>17142511
>>17142480
>>17142476
>>17142463
Please watch this short video and educate yourselves.
https://youtu.be/TFKOD3KRkZs?t=21s

>>17142519
In the hole.
I let it rest on it, so I don't have to lift it the entire time.

>>17142524
What does that have to do with gas splashing out of my tank if I fill it too much?

>>17142524
First of all, we don't have a handle that you can lock.
Second, it's not that complicated and I know it works like that.
How is it related to "overfilling" it?

Just been down cleaning my chain and noticed something, now I've always had shaft driven bikes before this one and whilst at work, I got the bike shop to fit new chain and sprockets and collected it after work.

Anyway, was cleaning the chain yesterday and found the masterlink, the face plate not only could be wobbled about, but the faceplae of e link was flush with he bits that should be squished down.

I understand that you can do it too tight, but surely this is way too fucking loose and was on the verge of flying off or something?

>>17142454
The biggest.
I piggy back ur mum every night lmao

For those of you with sportbikes, what do you use for luggage if you have nothing on your bike to clip/bolt onto.

>>17142568
a backpack

>>17142539
kids like you shouldn't be allowed to post.

>>17142574
At least he isn't a tripfag

>>17142534
>I understand that you can do it too tight, but surely this is way too fucking loose and was on the verge of flying off or something?

what kind of masterlink did you get? clip / rivet type?

>>17142568
duffel bag + straps on whatever necessary to hold it onto the rear seat
i usually wrap one strap around the bag and under grab rails and another around the bag and the tail fairing and just a cord tied between a bag handle and something on the bike in case it does slide back. took a bunch of stuff about 800mi like this and nothing went wrong

if it feels sturdy it will stay there

>>17142575
>At least he isn't a tripfag
I was trying to say that people with IQ in range of 26-50 should not have access to internet.

To bad neither of you understand that.

>>17142586
And you, with your IQ of 12, should have? Fucking tripfag.

>>17142586
So you're saying people with an IQ higher than yours shouldn't be allowed on the internet?

>>17142587
Your posts are full of shit and add nothing to this thread. It's basically noise other people have to filter out.

Please, stop it.

>>17142590
>tripfag saying this

>>17142226
I was lane splitting down 405 (between hov lane and left-most lane) and an armenian with a bmw crossed the QUADRUPLE yellow line and i hit him going 65 mph. I vaulted off my bike landed on my left leg first

>>17141921
>euromeet
>murica

Nice one

>>17142598
don't get the nc700x, it's regarded as one of the most boring bikes every made

although the kawasaki might not be much better

>>17142605
don't listen to this guy
get an ecu flasher and run the DCT one with a retardedly big sprocket
for science

>>17142607
or just get an actual good bike and spend less

Holy shit. YouTube has been "processing" my video edit for seven hours now. It's at 26% and hasn't moved in hours. What the fuck YouTube? I just want to make dank videos.

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>>17142605
Im leaning towards the nc700 mane

>cheap as fuck
>insurance is cheap as fuck even for a 21 year old
>seat height for my tall ass
>has a FRUNK
>can easily add saddlebags if i want to go touring

Pic related my healed leg
No ill not post boipussy

Is there any other options like that?

>>17142615
>insurance is cheap as fuck even for a 21 year old
because it's a boring bike made for boomers having their midlife crisis after watching Long Way Round and wanting to get an 'adventure' bike that's not actually an 'adventure' bike

and it's more expensive than the fz07, ninja 650, sv650, etc.

it's
shit

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>>17142624
>you have to be a certain age to ride a certain motorcycle meme

>>17142626
what are you even trying to say?

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>>17141929
from 2015 right after I got it

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What do you think somebody from the 1930's would think if they saw an H2R?

Would they be impressed by the performance or disgusted by the aesthetics?

>>17142668
Both

>>17142534
How old is the chain? That sounds damaged or excessively worn.

>>17142577
Clip master links have no play in them after the plate has been pressed on.

>>17142668
both

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>>17142615

>>17142668
the aesthetics would be so revolutionary to them that they would probably look at it like it came from space, i don't think you could be disgusted by it when it's so different to anything else
but saying the performance would be impressive is an understatement thanks for the fun thought

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Are there any retro-futuristic motorcycles like the vitpilen still in production?

I know the ZRX-1200 was probably the most famous one, but it's not made anymore.

>>17142678
Yeah it's like looking at an alien ship. Even if it looked like a giant dick you'd probably be so amazed by it's abilities it wouldn't even register.

Plus they would probably think the rapture was happening as they heard it fly down the street
https://youtu.be/5ovKV_0uoWo?t=32s

How would fitting larger diameter wheels affect a motorcycle's handling?
Say 4-6" bigger
yes it would fit

On this topic generally, does anyone know good resources for motorcycle handling and design

>>17142704
I have a slightly taller rear wheel on my bike to move more weight forward onto the front wheel and stop the front from coming up a little bit.

>>17142704
but why

>>17142716
my brother really wants to turn his bike into a cafe style abomination and I don't want the handling to kill him

>>17142704
You are increasing trail while keeping wheel base about the same.

Doing this gives more feedback and makes motorcycle more stable and suitable for going straigth.

>>17142704
>On this topic generally, does anyone know good resources for motorcycle handling and design

start with wikipedia, google "motorcycle dynamics filetype:pdf", "motorcycle stability filetype:pdf"

Also you can start with info on setting bikes for the track, e.g. suspension tuning/setting geometry, learning what (and how) affects corner exist/mid corner/corner entry.

In order to understand all that stuff either have to have a lot of track time under your belt and playing with bike geometry and suspension settings or be very good at math.

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LET'S GET THIS SHIT STARTED

Due to being an adult, I can ride any bike I want once I pass the test.

What bike should I buy? I have no experience with motorcycles whatsoever. I want something with a large engine and plenty of power and I'm willing to go to £10,000.

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>>17142861
Get good gear, a GS 500 and some track days.

>>17142861
Maybe read >>16832630 first, getting a large engine with a lot of power for a first bike is a terrible idea.

>>17142861
well what kind of bikes do you like and what kind of riding do you want to do?

>>17142861
>. I want something with a large engine and plenty of power and I'm willing to go to £10,000.
Buy anything you want, you are an adult.

here are your options:

hayabusa, Zx14r, K1600LT

>>17142875
I can appreciate why that would be, but surely I can do just as much damage on a 500 if I speed on it as a 1000? I'm not planning on breaking the law, so is it just down to the characteristics of the bike itself?

I had my eye on a XJR1300. From what I gather it's not particularly quick, even though it's got plenty of low end and a large engine.

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>tfw ordered the part I need to fix my bike from two different places to get it as fast as possible

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>>17142890
The difference is that if you whiskey-throttle a GS 500 nothing is going to happen, whereas on a torquey bike like the XJR you'll flip and die.

>>17142890
Well it's not just about speed.
Weight and acceleration are important factors for beginners.

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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.

>>17142897
only people that have never ridden big bikes say shit like this, fuck off

you won't flip from whiskey throttling, you have to jam it on with intention.

If you want a nice bike to start on and have a 10,000 budget get an FZ-07 (MT-07 in Europe, slightly different), some aftermarket mods for the bike *with frame sliders*, some nice gear that will protect you, and maybe an advanced rider course.

If I had 10,000 to spend that's what I'd do.

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>>17142907
Post chicken strips NOW

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>>17142912
Mein niggar.

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>>17142897
>XJR you'll flip and die.

It boils down to training. You can get any bike you want, but before riding it you have to spend some time learning how to ride that thing.

I bet you can learn how to ride a sport bike, dirt bike, etc in UK easily, if you have enough $$$ to pay for it.

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I really hate pedestrians. I wish I didn't have "superview" turned on while recording this so you could see how close he really was.

>>17142912
any of the medium sized twins are good for starting but don't comparatively have a lot of power

>>17142931
take that warning sticker off my man

cyclists are the worst where I live, they blow through red lights, stop signs, crosswalks, float around the lanes, etc.

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>>17142931
>Americans

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wow gs500's are ugly

>>17142949
It's not a bike people buy because they love it.

No ones dick gets hard looking at their gs500. It's transportation for people who dont really love motorcycles but allows them to say "Me too! I ride bikes!"

It's the toyota camry of motorcyles. Know any passionate camry fans? If so... you know they ain't right in the head. It's like being excited about your fucking toaster.

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>>17142960
>It's not a bike people buy because they love it.
>No ones dick gets hard looking at their gs500
THIS IS FALSE

>>17142960
My face gets a crink every time I see one. They're just outdated shitbikes.

I encourage everybody to filter and report the dumb spammer, just spend a couple minutes doing it once and you never have to worry about his retardation again.

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>>17142969
And yet you still post about me. Thanks for the implied (You).

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>>17142967
You have terrible taste in bikes. This is unarguable.

>>17142940
>take that warning sticker off my man
How do you recommend doing that without damaging the paint?

>>17143012
heat gun or blow dryer and then use gasoline on a cloth to scrub the area if any residue

even if there is residue, it still looks better than a big warning sticker on it

>>17143012
>>17143017
Also goo gone works

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>>17141929

>>17143017
>gasoline on a cloth to scrub the area
Wouldn't gasoline cause said paint or clear coat to deteriorate? Pretty sure gasoline is a solvent and would damage the chemical composition of the paint. Am I wrong?

>>17143039
I mean, I wouldn't leave it on there but I splash some on my tank when fueling up all the time and it's fine.

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It annoys the fuck out of me that the tank is in a different color. What should I do?

>>17143062
sell that piece of shit and get a decent bike

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>>17142442
Where does this area between the body and the fuel tank go? Looks like there's some spilled gasoline there. Does it just pool up in that cavity or what? Genuinely curious.

>>17143072
it's just part of the seal

the orange thing is a breather tube so your tank doesn't expand

>>17143076
Alright cool, but where does the spilled gasoline (seen between the red and blue circles) go? Does it just sit there, creating fumes? Does it run off somewhere and drip out of the bike?

Just wondering what happens to the gasoline after it's spilled in the location seen there.

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>>17141882
Honda magna best begginer bike. Easy to move, comfy seat, not to fast or slow. Reliable engine.

>>17143082
it doesn't go anywhere.. it would slowly evaporate over time but it's a very thin layer and doesn't do any harm

>>17142673
chain has only done about 1k miles on it so far, it's a rivet link type, part of me feels the bike shop didn't put it on properly but you'd figure a decent bike shop would be able to do something as simple as chain and sprockets

>>17143046
>>17143027
Would WD40 work as a light solvent to remove the sticker residue as long as I cleaned it afterwards with water and a clean rag?

I think WD40 is easier on paint than gasoline, but I could be wrong.

>>17143113
yep

>>17143082
theres usually a drain in there so if it starts leaking out or overfills etc itll start coming out of one of the tubes under the bike

>>17143086
Honda cruisers are cute

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>Supercharger kit for Indians
Yes please

>>17141937
>'murican
>flying the flag of one of America's primary enemies within the past century
>has a framed photo of Hitler, one of America's primary enemies within the past century

a damn shame

>>17143154
>responding to the b8

>>17142151
It's an abortion. Find something under 15 years old and as close to stock as possible.

>>17142735
Larger wheels aren't "cafe". Real cafe racers are modified vintage machines from Britain (Meriden Triumphs, Norton Atlas, Commando etc) and a very few Jap bikes with aftermarket Rickman or Seeley chassis.

Your brother is bored so he may as well ruin some junker while he learns what not to do, but leave the fucking stock wheels and suspension geometry the fuck alone.

Clip-ons and clubman bars are not for comfort. BMW bend bars are much better and available cheap via the aftermarket.

>>17143110
PICS would help.

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>>17143141
Cute!

What's the optimal amount of power in a 400lb machine?

I'd say 100hp at the crank

>>17143208
muh fz09 has 115 crank stock, more now with exhaust/airbox mod/ecu flash and I still wish it had more sometimes.

I would say

160-180ish is perfect.

why do some of you lards ride bikes with out a jaket and not tucking in your shirt? is like you want every one to see your hairy ass crack

>>17143208
I think we're at 250 right now

250

>>17143215
Post your superior physique

>>17143213
Christ. I'm getting bored of my 07 and was thinking of the new ninja 1000. Is 120 really not fun?

Who here doesnt wash their bike as much as they should?

I swear im the only person in the world who will ride with a bit of dirt or dust on their bike

Dirtbikes and adventure bikes dont count they are supposed to be muddy

>>17143225
most people buy bikes for looks more than anything else

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>>17143225
I was my bike as soon as the brakes get muddy

>>17143236
>Africa
Unsurprising

>>17143236
>them tendies tho

>>17141882
I miss my GS500

>>17143225
I don't really clean mine much. It triggers the other cruiser riders. It's just a toy to me so it's whatever honesty

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>>17143225
mine is fairly dirty

probably going to wash it once the rain dies down

>>17143225
My bike is in a constant state of filthy. Wash it like once a month with a power washer. It's a commuter bike and winter beater, rust and dirt is part of the aesthetic

>>17143243
I would consider that clean.

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>>17143220
>>17143220
Dont get me wrong, its a ton of fun. Its only really on the highways I wish I had a bit more, in towns its a blast. Just dont expect to keep up with the liters past 60mph. Its still an absolute wheelie monster with more power than anybody would ever reasonably need and I dont regret buying it one bit.

But then again I got the meme09 because I knew I realistically would not keep my license if I got a liter bike, the temptation to cruise at 150 is just too much - the naked bikes keep speed to a more sane level.

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>>17143268
Yeah, above 95 it gets a bit squirly

>>17143264
>I would consider that clean.
I ride in the middle of the city and they keep the roads fairly well swept, that's about as dirty as it will ever get.

Plus it gets rained on at work so that's pretty much just the 15 minute ride home.

>>17143219
not about phys its about not flashing my ass crach

>>17143220
Wait... You mean 120hp in the ninja

How is a new liter bike that weak? Especially with a 15k msrp? (at least in canada)

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>got new bike
>put on exhaust wrap on for the first time
>start up the bike
>wrap is smoking
is it normal?

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>>17142446
He is old, doesn`t run as much as he used to.

Also, I have a Drift Stealth 2. The battery doesn`t charge fully and runs flat within 20 minutes. The battery is stuffed right?

>>17143291
It has an imu and is purpose built for eating miles from back to front with the engine being detuned for NVH reasons.

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>>17143301
Yup

Also check out the sexy bastards I just got in

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>>17141882
im updating the goddamn map you blackmailing cunts.
The internet here is so shit, it may take a few hours.

>>17143302
My doggo is getting her leg amputated right now :( hopefully she's okay and it gets rid of the cancer

>>17143318
Jeez Louise! It's been like 3 months

>>17143302
>The battery is stuffed right?
yeah.

>>17143301
fairly normal for anything you put on the exhaust to smoke and stink for a bit, all the manufacturing oils and chemicals will burn off

>>17143313
If you can't put up with some noise or vibrations, you may as well buy a goldwing or a corolla.

>>17143318
Add ethiopianon

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>>17143332
I ride a naked bike in the 3rd world. My life is noise, vibration and harshness. Just figured a sport touring bike could take the rough stuff better without being dull on the expressway

>>17143268

The FZ is faster around town, and more fun in traffic. A liter bike (or even a 600RR) can exceed all posted speed limits in my state - in first gear.

Do I want one?
>Yes.
Is it reasonable?
>No.
Will I lose my license/life in the first week of ownership?
>hopefully

>>17143324
Jeez Louise its always something in this town.

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>>17143324
>Jeez Louise! It's been like 3 months
i know.
Im sorry, but i was studying full time the last 8 months so i had absolutely no time.

>>17143336
im adding everyone who emailed me and sent me the required data

>>17143355
What data do you need and what's your email?

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>>17142449

>warning sticker still on tank

Dammit, Corvallanon.

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>>17143345
Shhhh

Im still second guessing whether or not I should have bought my guilty pleasure dream bike instead of the fz

Need your help /DBT/. I popped a freeze plug on my 09 sv650 over the winter so my coolant and oil is mixing. Put it back in with thermal sealant and it's still mixing. Water pump and gaskets look okay but idk how to tell if they're bad, pulled the front head and the gasket looks okay but again I wouldn't know better. How can I know if it's the headgaskets or a cracked block? I'm really hoping it's not a cracked block

>>17143344
sweet picture

>>17143370
Headgaskets are cheap

Replace and hope for the best

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>>17143324
>[Deep Concern]
The Doggo has a tumor on his tail that sticks him right on the ass. He is getting checked out soon at least.

>>17143328
Thats shit, I can`t replace the battery. I may have to try and use the thing with a 12v socket. But that will make it non rain proof and I don`t have any socket on the DL.

>>17143355
If I send you the info tomorrow will you add me or will it take another 8 months?

>>17143381
I don't like having a face on your posts, reminds me you are all humans and not just shit bots pretending

>>17143381
just put a bead of silicone around the plug/case when you have it hardwired to keep shit out.or see if you actually can get into it and put a new battery in it

>>17143213
Wtf that's absurdly fast

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>>17143384
will probably only take a week or two. maybe even less. i have more time now.

>>17143402
So how do I send you my data?

>>17142142
They try every weekend some of the best roads in the country.

https://youtu.be/BKn4rR0j-OM

>>17143371
Thanks m8. Gonna travel East into the desert next week and I'll spam some more.

This country is like 2.5x the size of texas so there's a lot to see

>>17143402
ayyo homolard
was geht

POST TENDIES

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>>17143225
Dirty FZ checking in. Actually going to wash it today. Just gotta find a bucket to put the water and rag in since I don't have a hose hookup at this shit apartment.

>>17143441
>>17143441
Oregonbro. Sup

Africanon here. Bike's in the shop

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>>17143438
where i ride there are no tendies

>>17143282
FZ-07 anon here. A windshield helps a lot with higher speeds. I've got up to 110 MPH on a back road and still had some twist left in the throttle, and it didn't feel squirly at all. Before I had the windshield on it'd feel pretty crazy at 90+ MPH.

Don't get me wrong, no matter what you do these aren't going to be high speed race bikes, but that's sorta the whole point of the bike, to be more versatile.

>>17143454
kittitas anon?

>>17143458
>memebusters

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>>17143390
Say that to my face and not online and see what happens.

Who in their right minds would pay to shill on a section of a Finnish Camel Grooming Enthusiasts Forum devoted to High Speed Motorized Bicycles?

>>17143392
If don`t figure it out. My pops works with electrical engineers so hopefully I can do something.

>>17143463
Speed isn't the issue. I've done 102 in 4th before redline. I think it's the wheelbase not windflow

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>>17143360
Are you that anon I rode with once through the Lewisburg saddle?

I'm taking the sticker off today when I clean my bike. I just need to figure out how it'll work logistically. My bike isn't parked very close to my front door and I don't have any hose hookups at my shit apartment.

Gonna have to go to a friends house or something just to clean my damn bike, fucking hell I need to move.

>>17143454
Why's your FZ in the shop?

>>17143318
What's wrong with the Google map anyway?

>>17143493
Nothing some nigger tried to make a new one but it's shit lol

>>17143483
This webm makes me wonder how I'd like a shorter throw throttle tube. I have difficulty pinning the throttle on the FZ because the pull is just so damn long my wrist doesn't go that far. I have let go of the throttle and reach pretty far forward if I want to go nuts, which doesn't feel natural at all.

>>17143236
holy shit! I almost flipped when I saw the plate of your baiku! where the fuck did you buy it dude? I've spent eighteen years in Ethiopia and have never seen a bike like yours. All I see are apaches, and hero Hondas mostly and also the occasional Yamaha & Suzuki dual-sports. I was planning on buying the Yamaha dt175 in the next few months, but fuck if I do now that I've seen yours. Seems like I'll have to postpone my purchase. What make is it? And where did you get it, dude?

>>17143450

Looking for MotoAmerica sponsorship to put Wat Racing on a bike

>>17143506
I think he imported it from the UAE through Egypt or something. I could be wrong. Don't mean to answer for the guy, but in case he doesn't see your message you have this possibly accurate recollection.

>>17143491
Regular service

>>17143506
Are you in ethiopia? Imported it from dubai.

Im looking at two bikes right now, its going to be my first.
>2007 sv650 for 3,000
Or
>2009 fz6 for 3,500
Both have low miles, great condition, all stock parts etc.
Price isnt a huge factor but im a little worried about starting on the fz6 because of the hp.
Will i die if i think of fast?
Which one would you choose?

>>17143512
>just give $50 to this random @yahoo
>you'll get your money back you CANT loose

>>17143571
Sv650. It's an incredible platform

>>17143573
>He wouldn't risk $50 for a WAT sponsored MotoAmerica bike
??

New thread

get in

>>17143581
>>17143581
>>17143581

>>17143573
You're throwing away your money either way, no need to sweat getting 'screwed'. I trust vegan, you trust me, he trusts Raf, it'll be fine probably.

The pictures posted here of Vegan dragging elbow on the snake? That's actually Raf borrowing his bike. How's that for financial trust

>>17143505
Ive got an r6 throttle tube on mine
I highly recommend it.
10x better.

>>17143514
Thanks! Are you also an Ethiopian or an expat living there?
>>17143516
Hey! Sorry dude, had to top up my balance.
Not only am I currently in Ethiopia but I'm also an Ethiopian. I'm actually twenty-two but I lived in England for 3-4 years.
Excuse my saying so, but you must be incredibly wealthy if you can afford to import a motorcycle from elsewhere. Especially considering the fact that serious motorcyclists are non-existent here in Ethiopia. I have so many questions but dunno if you can answer them all right now, would you keep in touch if I posted my number here?