[D a i l y - B o t o r c y c l e - T h r e a d] - /dbt/ Mai

First for Kawasaki a best

>>17233976
That´s not how you spell Yamaha

>>17233970
>Motorcycle Penis Rating
7 inch length and 5 1/2 inch circumference.
It makes up for riding a 250

>>17233987
CAN´T WAKE UP

>>17233987
thank mr. skeletal

>>17233976
>>17233986
本田

>>17233993
Wait, does this mean I'm not supposed to be on a 250 if I have a Vienna Sausage in my pants?

>>17234020
You don't want to be last in all aspects of your life do you? You gotta have a 1 up on something.

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does anyone else dislike maintenance? i want to ride not work. pic related.

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why are Italian engines so much more aesthetic?

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>>17234051
get something more reliable/ simpler to maintain

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>>17234051
Maintenance can be fun sometimes.

>>17234051
I'm sure it's fun inside.

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>>17234065
because they know you'll have to take it apart a lot, so it might as well look nice if you are going to be seeing it frequently

>>17234051
thats an LC4 innit? At least it's not a MX derived engine

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>>17234075
maybe but not when i want to ride.
ride is always superior.

>>17234051
I have a friend who loves doing maintenance and restoring bikes. If I ever have problems I just let him go ham on it, I usually have to wait longer than if I took it to a pro but at least it´s free.

>>17234084
you mean like a yamaha yz450f? i think it looked like a bitch to shim the valves in those.

fuck hurricane season and fuck virginia up its rainy fucking ass

>>17234023
WITHOUT
FAIL

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>>17234089
Tru but that's why you have multiple bikes. Even if one is down you still have bikes to ride.

>>17234099
I mean like the engines in the XC and SX models. They will require the same kind of work but way more often.

>>17234116
That's a weird brake pedal.

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That feel when afraid to ride in a RHD country because my right hand U-turns are terrible.

I feel like the rear brake on my bike is really stabby but I have nothing to compare it to but drum brake school bikes and it isn't going to undrop my bike.

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>>17234125
for you

https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/mcy/6134726955.html
Someone please buy my shitbaik. I've only gotten offers for like 100 bucks. Please lads I just wanna have space for new baiku.

>>17234101
What part of va?

Also, it's not hurricane season yet

>>17234150
it was pouring hard when i was driving in VA Beach man. everything involving fun or getting pussy is all in VA beach. i fucking hate it man

>>17233970
I've found a CB400 for sale with 8 months registration $2000 AUD. It looks to be in good condition, it has 35,000km on it and its the 1999 model. You guys think I should buy this or look for something else? All I've got currently is an old CT110

>>17234158
*Just to clarify its a CB400 Super Four

>>17234154
You live in that area?

Meh, lil rain is ok to ride in

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>>17234101
>Love in the northeast
>Long shitty winter with lots of salted roads
>Rainy hurricane season summer

Why do you guys do it?

>>17234112
How much does your 100 weigh and would it be a good pit bike

>>17234175
They don't really salt the roads in the seven cities area. It don't snow often at all.
Hurricane parties are fun. Last time one hit I was out riding around since most people not from there are scared and free up the roads for hooning

>>17234175
I wish we had roads like that around here, that looks so fun to just cut loose on.

>>17234197
Thers not one straight stretch of road where you live?

LMAO!
NICKY HAYDEN IS JUST LIKE YOUR AVERAGE AMERICAN NOW

SEVERLY BRAIN DAMAGED

LMFAO!

>>17234211
Watch that edge!

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>>17234177
160lb dry weight. I think it would make a great pit bike.

>>17234211
He's not fat tho

>>17234218
See>>17234214

>>17234210
Not one that isn´t busy or half full of potholes.

>>17234217
I might buy one, anything to look for?

>>17234237
something with more than 100cc

>>17234254
I have something more than 100cc. I want something slow that I can romp on.

>>17234267
>something slow that I can romp on
Like your sister?

>>17234274
She's more than 100cc

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>>17234237
Not really. I mean typical make sure the engine isn't knocking and stuff but afaik they don't have any "typical issues" like most bikes

>>17234303
What do you think?

https://cosprings.craigslist.org/mcy/6127645344.html

>>17234099
Fuckin Honda motor dude.

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>mirror costs as much as the middle side fairing
>doesn't even have integrated turn signals
Apparently when doing parking lot maneuvers I should fold the mirrors up and let the turn signal take the fall, what the fuck

Can I get a decent street level.dirt bike for under 3k

>>17234416
If you want to go on the free way probably not. For putting around town under 50mph I'm sure you could.

>>17234416
I can fuck ur boipucci really good for 3k bby hell ill do it for free

>>17234416
>3k
You can get anything for that much

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>>17233970
Oh man I love 100Rs. I have a 2004 crf100f (basically the 2002-03 XR100R with new graphic kit) with a 26mm carb swap, FMF powercore 4 mini and a BBR 120cc bore kit, that thing fuckin flies lol. Pretty far under 200lbs and you can smoke little kids with TTRs and KLXs that you see hanging out with their parents at the local OHV park
I kinda want to motard mine

Pic related isn't mine but mine is pretty similar, except the carby looks different and the head looks a little larger

>>17234416
As long as you're not planning to go out on the highway you can pick up a 250 thumper like a WR250R or an XR250R/L, or even an XR400R and street legalize it for 3 grand or under.

>>17234430
>that entire exhaust
Why did people have to start caring about emissions?

>>17234436
Idk man, it's kinda sad. I love dirt bike exhausts though, especially the older FMF systems just for how ridiculous they are. Mine i'm pretty sure needs to repack but it's so loud and I damn love it for that. Surprised I don't get stopped by cops almost constantly at the local offroad park because you can hear it from like a mile away

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Fucking kymco; You already sell your scooters and sold your sport bikes here in the past. Why can't i get a fucking k-pipe. Groms and z125s can suck a dick with their 12in wheels.
Fucking australia. All the good shit is never sold here, Honda holds back cool shit, ducati holds back cool shit and even fucking harley holds back cool shit.
Fucking small competitive market BS

>>17234276
Fine. The ass was fat.

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rode some bikes today

Fell in the parking lot.... I think I'm gonna cry from this embarrassment

>>17234509
Nigger you have JC50 CBR125s, what are you even bitching about

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any of you br/o/s itt?

>>17234566
They stopped selling those in late 2013 early 2014 to my knowledge dude.
I can't get a new cbr125 from any honda dealer in town.
And brisbane is a big city for honda dealers from what i can see.

>>17234579
scratch that; they do sell them. But you must order them.

>>17234579
So get a used one, it's a fucking 125. Or an R125.

>>17234592
We get the R150 here.

it's not the 125 I want man; It's the frame.

>>17234313
I think it's too much personally, I've bought an xr600 for $500.
I mean, I get it's just a toy tho.
But I'll get it just so you can't have it. It is right next to me.

>>17234604
VTR250 though

>>17234561
In the last 35 years, I have fallen...

>In the parking lot
>left turn lane
>end of driveway going out
>end of driveway coming in (in front of peeps I had just met)
>in front of grills
>at a stop on the side of a hill
>with my wife on the back
>on a loaner ducati with my wife on the back

so, yah.

>>17234606
If you do let me ride it bb ;)

>>17234622
Only if there's ever actually a CO meet.
Motherfuckers can't decide anything.

Xr650r for next bike? Mostly off-road used dual sport, might commute a short distance every once in a while(5-10 miles round trip).
I ride a 200cc 2 stroke enduro right now, and I don't like mxbike seating. The xr felt like my enduro and I loved it. It's a bike I can ride around town, and then throw in a friends truck and ride in sand dunes because it has so much power.

>>17234627
True. Which anon are you?

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>>17234627
>>17234670
C/O/ meet when?

Any dirt fags out there? I have other bikes too, but I just got this and i'm about to go freeze my ass off tomorrow west of Boulder.

>>17234684
>C/O/ meet when
Probably never. If y'all want to to ride street though, I'm in

>treat all my bikes like royalty
>Constant checks, maintenance, replace anything that's even slightly worn, always warm them up before riding like an Asperger's child
>Consistently buying upgrades

>Haven't changed my cars oil in over a year
>Needs new brake pads and suspension needs replacing
>Got paid out for a guy that rear ended me, haven't got round to replacing the bumper and it's been 2 months
>Don't Care

Is this normal

>>17234749
Yeah if you need 4 wheels get 2 bikes

>>17234561
>Buy new cbr1000rr
>Park it on a hill
>Falls off it's stand straight away
>5 days after buying it
First time I'd cried in 10 years

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>>17234749

Seems normal

>>17234618
You should find another hobby bud

>>17234777
>riding a motorcycle
>hobby

Jesus Christ.
I just had the first day at an 'advanced rider course' being taught by a police instructor of 24 years and he was saying you should counter balance the bike (literally keep body perpendicular with the ground) for all street riding, not just at low speed.

He claims that it improves visibility and better ability to emergency break without falling off mid corner.

He claims that hanging off or even just positioning your body towards the radius of the turn is purely a racing technique that isn't useful on the road because your bike is never pushed to the limits of traction there.

What the fuck is this all about.

>>17234670
Stickerfag.

>>17234684
>>17234748
What he said.
Not a CO native tho, which seems to be important here. Military reasons.
And in the short time I been here, I've learned that the drivers are worse than Cali somehow. And with snow it's downright deadly, seriously, for a place that get gets it often it's retarded.

>>17234816
I mean, he's right if you're commuting around.
Those courses are designed for redditors, dude.

If you need one of those courses you probably shouldn't even be on a bike in all honesty.
You would learn more after a weekend in the desert on a dirt bike.

>>17234816
He's completely right as far as notmal traffic is concerned.
Riding on some deserted back road in the middle of nowhere isn't street riding.

>>17234816
All those things are true assuming you ride your bike at the same speed a cautious person drives a Corolla (or even quite a bit faster than that actually), which in theory you should because your bike stops worse if anything.

>>17234832
>>17234835
>>17234851
Ok I'll try to keep an open mind then. I've never heard of this before outside of dirt riding.

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>>17234509
You can get a TF125 2 stroke which is street legal from factory

>>17234908
I have considered those; Are they actually ADR compliant? I thought there were Ag bikes only.

That'd be pretty sweet if they are; I love two strokes and the TF is light as hell to begin with.

>have A2 license
>dad wants to get back into riding
>doesn't know shit about current bikes
>asks me to find him one
>should be FI, around 3k € (Germany)
>reliability is big priority
>intends to keep for at least 5, possibly 10 years if possible
Should I look for
a) an A2 legal bike and test ride it myself,
b) an A legal bike and have him test ride it (finding the time is an issue),
c) an A legal bike restricted to A2, test ride myself?
I'm veering towards option c) so he can derestrict it down the line if 48 PS gets too boring. Plus I'll probably upgrade my license later this year or next year. I'm planning on keeping my current A2 baiku indefinitely as a cheap commuter / city bike. There's a chance I'll get dad's bike as a hand-me-down later so it'd be nice if it had around 100 PS then.

>>17234976
What did he used to ride?
What kind of bikes does he like?
How old is he?
Pic of sister?

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>>17235002
250cc 2stroke single cylinder standard from the early 80s. Around 20 PS. Used it until the late 90s.
Upright seating position, wind protection (can be aftermarket). Comfiness and reliability, mostly.
55.

>>17235015
Sounds like a GSA rider
Maybe a light adv bike, like the tenerre 600, v-strom 650, F700/800GS

>>17235026
Nah, he dislikes the styling on the GS. He's more an RT guy, followed by naked / standard bikes. I'll ask him about the V-Strom etc but I expect he'll find them disgusting.

>>17235042
The thing is that a heavy bike isn't adviced when getting back, and the other bikes he likes aren't exactly comfy. Although the F800RT might fit the bill, don't know of other lightish tourers.

>>17235053
I wasn't really asking about models 2bh, more which route I should take concerning the bike's power.

Gonna let my bikr sit for 2 months in a garage. Aside from battery and fuel, anything I should do today before I leave?

>>17235015
Used Cb500x, versys650 or xt660 tenere. Should be available for 3k

>>17235067
Only CB is 4k, Versys is an option, Ténéré is not his style.
I found some nice FI Hornets for 3k and there are ER6n's as well (he liked the Z650 at the recent fair).
Again: Should I go for a restricted 100 PS bike, an A2 bike, or an unrestricted 100 PS bike (and let him test it)?

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>waiting at lights
>pic related comes up from behind
>look at it
>look at it again
>keep staring
>try to look away but my eyes are stronger

what a pretty baiku, seriously


Also, I may be finally selling the 250
I don't want the 250 to go. :'(

>>17235080
Versys650 is the route I'd go. Great roadbike package and even if your bike is wonky down the line, parts are everywhere.

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>>17234158
how tall are you?

They have an insanely low seat height which will be really uncomfortable without race rear sets which will quickly bump up your price. Otherwise, cool bike but kms is pretty low for a cb400, plus it seems a bit too cheap. If it looks like its in good condition, id make sure you give the mechanicals a thorough look over.

My first bike was a honda hornet 250. Very similar bike with similar power, but a screaming redline and most importantly a 600cc sized frame. Because of the bigger frame, I could comfortably ride it with my legs in the correct position on the tank and not dwarf the bike.

>pic related, the old beast :'( rip in pieces

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>tfw Kikeanon, Afrikaansanon, Malayanon, Kiwianon and Cocaineanon will never find /dbt/ riding buddies

>be me
>slightly over weight
>ride supermoto
>dont ride it very hard though
>the daintyiest of pussy wheelies
>carving in the twisties though
>but thats it
>about once every year my fork seals blow out
>its a huge pain in the ass
what can i do to not blow out my forks as much?
its annoying as fuck
would heavier fork oil take some pressure off them by slowing the suspension? or would lighter fork oil speeding up the suspension help?

>>17235096
The 400SF and 250F have the same seat height you crackhead. Big 1 and larger displacement Hornets are both the same amount higher too.

>>17235111
I only know the Afrikaner, who are the rest?

>>17235128
I don't know, but they're on the map and they're all incredibly isolated.

>at mechanic
>er5 is wheeled in
>missing half of it
>rider was caught in a hit and run
>and left bleeding to death
>on an isolated pass
had to excuse myself to the bathroom

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>>17235111
>tfw there are two anons very close to me
>tfw there is a real danger I could run into one of you raging aspies IRL

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>>17235151
>tfw you appear cold and distant but you're just insecure

>>17235158
+1

>>17235151
>but you are one of those raging aspies, namefag calvin

So I am trying to change the oil on my bike, but I realize that one of my rear pegs is broke off.... and the possibility of standing the bike on with my rear peg mount is kind of pointless now due to the balancing issue. How fucked am I?

>>17235202
why would you need to balance your bike
if you know the quarts needed just flush it and fill it up
if you're changing filter too add the bonus amount later, after having ran the bike for a few seconds

>>17235061
2 months is fuck all

My sv started and runs fine, it sat for 7 with no prep work and a near empty tank.

>>17235207
Balance it so that all of the oil drains evenly. Or so that's what I thought the purpose of the stand was for. I don't wanna mix even a small amount of dirty oil with the clean. But I guess it doesn't matter?

>>17235226
Just grab the bars and lean it to the side, dude.

>>17235202
Not fucked at all, just sit there and hold the bike upright for a few minutes. Its what I always do.

>>17235226
that's why i said "flush"
meaning you waste some oil to get out the gunk

>>17235147
That shit happens. That's why my mum demands I text her when i arrive at my destination during holidays.

And why some girl I know (not even in a relationship with her) keeps texting me how I'm doing. Don't even know why she does that, don't even text my best friends and they don't expect me to.

What is the best 250cc bike, anon?
>inb4 H2R

>>17235419
your first one

I DONT WANT TO SELL MY CBR

>>17235419
ninja 250 for something "sporty" wr250 or crf 250 for something dual sport or for a sm conversion, then for something classic looking tu250x

>>17235419
My bets on the Suzuki across.

4 cylinders of angry bees with an inbuilt storage box? yes please.

>>17235419
NSR

>>17235301
it's a figment of an old anon

>>17235429
Might as well get an XJ6 if you're not australian
>>17235430
literally a racebike
>>17235426
CBR is slower and therefore better, crf is butterframe, wr is bloody expensive

>>17235113
anyone?

>>17235096
I'm only 1.68m but my boyfriend who would be riding it occasionally is 1.81m

>>17235111
I might message Afrikaansanon, I live in Cape Town and if he's nearby I'll message him

Where can I buy really ugly sticker kits for my dirtbike?

>>17235465
ask /osg/

>>17235456
lose weight you fat fuck

>>17234158
It'll be a grey import here. Not bad, but you'll have to get used to Japanese auction sites for parts. Make sure it's a Spec I VTEC and not the earlier version.

Oh yeah... 9° now, falling to 6° by noon with a 100% chance of rain. Lovely day to run the BRC.

>>17235484
It's 90° here today
I wish a happy medium existed

>>17235458
Fuck your bf, it's your bike, fagget. Don't buy a bike for someone else to ride.

>>17235509
It's called northwest Europe, only you fairweather faggots will complain about the rain and shit

>>17235447
There are street versions of the NSR250

Saw one recently.

Got mad jelly

>>17235113
Get stronger springs fatso.

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Why aren't you riding with your friends right now?

>>17235684
aww, you match. how cute, you fucking faggots

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whats the dumbest thing someone has ever said / asked you about your bike?

took my gf on the bike for the first time yesterday and she pointed at the muffler and asked 'is this for the fuel?' fucking roasties baka
I get asked about the hoover air hoses a lot my normies

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>>17235684
Because they make me travel the entire continent to meet up with them.

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>>17235700
i legit got asked a couple of times if it's an mt-07
a lot more often there's retardation about the controls

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>>17235700
Some fucking chick asked if my FZ was a grom last week. I'm still all worked up about it.

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/dbt/, what's the best bike and why is it the RC30?

>>17235726
>>17235923
guy with a grom, what did they think your bike was
we need to keep the chain going

>>17235726
looks like one.

>>17236047
didnt it eat its cams?

>saving for a bike
>never even ridden before
>think cars are shit now and anyone who doesnt ride a bike is a retarded cuck
>cruisers are also cucks but not as bad

Who /poser/ here

>mfw ill probably end up being too scared to actually ride

>>17236127
I think that was the VF series, not the VFRs

The VFRs were just pigfat and devoured regulator/rectifiers because lol what are cooling fins, what is airflow, RRs are meant to be hot, t. japan

>>17236144
it depends if you actually like riding a motorcycle
otherwise you end up like a lot of riders out there with an ornament in their garage and 3 inch chicken strips

you guys ever fuck around with suspension settings? I figured i could make it a little softer and its noticeably more comfortable on the shitty roads in NRW.

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>>17236168
Different guy here, I'm wondering whether I would like riding if I immensely liked bicycling in my youth and was underwhelmed by driving once I got a car. Feels awkward with the steering wheel, feels awkward with the seat, feels awkward being confined to a box with limited visiblity, and good grief are cars a pain in the ass to work on.

>>17236168
i crashed my shit car so i need a bike to daily

Dont want some shit boring 3k civic. Want something fun and a pain in the ass to ride when it rains.

I'm gonna dive right in, i dont think ill pussy out. Pussying out, is not an option for me

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>>17236184
anyways much fun to be had.

>>17236144
It's better to be a poser with a nice bike, because you can always get over it

It's worse not being a poser, but having no bike because you crashed. Or having a bike you could ride in theory, but shouldn't because half the paint on the right side is ground off and everyone would laugh at you.

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What happens if you lowside an R9t?

>>17236205
you lose a lot of money

>>17236205
low speed, you trash the valve cover, higher speed or solid objects in slide path you might trash the head/cylinder

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>>17236205
Not much, with the right protection on it.

>>17236190
Guy he replied to here. Git bike have fun lad. Cheap, good, dangerous fun

>cleaning lady took jacket
>seriously conflicted on wether squidding or getting winter gear

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>>17236212
best engine ever

>>17236184
No, my suspension is made for shitty roads and lack of roads.
Bit soft for going fast, but it's not like I can do that.

Always fun riding with people who have hard suspension and seing them struggle with shitty roads and hurting their ass when they hit a bump.

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>>17236184
It's soft for what it is, stiff for what it isn't, and the preload and damping settings will only get you so far in either direction.

This is like the hond accord of bikes. A very uncomfortably comfortable ride.

>>17236184
Wouldn't even know what was right.
I'm on an SV650 L7, so I can only adjust the back preload but I've left it on stock since I bought it.

>>17236267
i did fuck around with the preload a little. I think i noticed it being more stable in corners with less preload but its easier to get into a corner with more preload.

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>>17235700
Normies tell me one of my headlights is out.
Middle age and older ladies are all like 'you go, girl!'.

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>>17236297

>>17236297
Cut your hair

>>17236310
Cute serval but which bike is this? Some sort of kwackasacker?

>>17236328
ducati supersport 620

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>>17233970
What are some bikes that look like the MT 07 and are not that expensive 2k-4k. Should not have more than 95 hp (A2 driving license)

>>17236361
SV 650N, ER6N, CB600f

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5 days to cbt

>>17236374
cock and ball torture?
why tell us?

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>>17235684
>don`t have any
>I took me mum fer a ride
She can`t handle speed at all. 100kph is too fast, can`t over take slow fags. Whats worse is she fell off the bike while trying to get off.

>>17236297
>Normies tell me one of my headlights is out.
I can't go anywhere without at least one person trying to flag me down and tell me this.

>>17236431
Then fix your damn headlight!

>>17236431
This kills me, constantly getting flashed and told about my "broken light"

What the fuck was yamaha thinking?

>>17236448
>yamaha
>thinking

Where else do you guys shop besides craigslist for enduros/supermotos? It's hard to find something good for under 4k. Already have a cbr but want something for the dirt

>>17236280
your owners manual probably has the correct sag setting. you're supposed to preload the spring(s) for your weight.
after you set your sag you should also measure to the spring to see how much it's preloaded. if its out of the acceptable range you need either a softer or harder spring for your weight.
otherwise the dampers wont do much with a spring that's too hard or too soft.

as for adjusting dampers, specifically rebound.. shit is a black art.
and imo only truly tune-able by having someone watch the bike as you ride it.

setting sag though is imperative for correct geometry and really easy to do.

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>3 lanes are going to be used
>4 lanes in use

This gonna be fun

>>17236506
are you waiting for a ferry?
every one around here the bikes get to go to the front of the line regardless of when they show up

>>17236514
Yes, ferry to Funland.

I'm in the wrong lane, but also the only one already checked in. I'm just gonna be a dick and cut in front.

>>17236493
>only truly tune-able by having someone watch the bike as you ride it.
unless you're getting obvious rebound symptoms like hopping or skating anyway.

>>17235113
Buy better seals
Theres tons of great sm aftermarket.

>>17234775
Why not clip ons?

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/who/?

>>17235684
Because im babysitting for my qt neighbor in hopes she pays me with sex because shes poor af

>>17236493
Does it have some sort of Weight-Preload table in the owners manual?

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>>17236534
godspeed anon

>>17235113
your fork is scratched and burred or something.
fork seals don't "blow out" from riding unless you're bottoming out the suspension.

and you're on the road which means there's far less compression and far less dirt.

>>17236193
Fellow FZ rider? Is that a 8 or a 9 can't tell from that angle.

>>17234820
This is objectively true. Are you in fort Collins?

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>>17236318
If i cut my hair I look like a lesbo

>>17236328
That's not a serval thats Margay, a very special special cat.

>>17236567
yo, i bought an xr80 as a first bike last friday

honda makes great dirtbikes, xr80-100 is great cheap bike for boolin on trails, small enough for fun but big enough to haul.

would recommend

only problem i have is it smokes like a mf and i think it's just a head gasket/carburetor thing

t. newfag

>>17236534
>speaking of qt neighbours
I talked to the 9/10 r6 girl
She said shes down for a ride tomorrow!
She knows some good roads a little bit out so im going to follow her there. Then ill ask her if she wants to stop for a beer and some food maybe.
>because im trying to turn it into a date.
Good idea?

>>17236578
>If i cut my hair I look like a lesbo
Trap technology went too far

>>17236588
better to be clear if it's a date or not. Not to say it can't naturaly transition into such but unless that actuly happens you're better just enjoying the day and asking her out proper at the end

>>17236588
>beer
try coffee. Alcohol and riding is a no-go

>>17236588
Don't push to hard anon qt biker girls are hard to come by. At least in my area.

>>17234820
>And in the short time I been here, I've learned that the drivers are worse than Cali somehow. And with snow it's downright deadly, seriously, for a place that get gets it often it's retarded.
That's because it is all of you shitbirds from California and Texas

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>>17236588
lucky lucky anon.

>qt sport rider

do NOT fuck this up, once in lifetime oppur.

>>17236599
Ill make that one clear
>>17236601
Eh if i stop at one it wont really effect me, but maybe just food is a good idea.
>>17236602
Im trying to to scare her away lol
>>17236606
Thanks spongebob

>>17236619
>Eh if i stop at one it wont really effect me
Still you shouldn't
Especially when you're with a fucking girl, beer and riding is a huge redflag.

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>>17236564
lolno its a kwaka Z750

>>17236627
Good point, ill stick to food and sugary drinks. Or water, water is fine i guess.

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What should my next bike be? I currently ride a 01 SV650, as it was my first bike. Been riding for 4 years now, am looking to get into the sportier side of things. Definitely want an inline 4 because I love that sound. Have been thinking about the GSX-S1000 as I like the more relaxed riding position, but I know I'll still want a rocket if I don't get one.

What do? Should I settle for a 600? Try to find a 750? Man up and find a liter bike?

>>17236640
You make me curious about not drinking coffee. As that can be without food and is right in the middle for on a date, but also as just friends.

>>17236660
and WHICH bike to get? I am partial to Suzuki because muh first baiku, but open to suggestions

>>17236660
keep the SV for around town stuff and get a rocket for other purposes.

>>17236662
Im not really a coffee person desu.
But i could tolerate it if thats a better idea.

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Post those key chains boys. Lets see what every ones got.

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>>17236660
if i were you id try to get a CB1000R.

Actually saw one today and they look a lot better in real life and with an aftermarket exhaust.

Also said to ride incredible, got Honda reliability, one-sided swingarm looks cool AF and not pants on head retarded power output for a naked bike on the streets.

Meanwhile everybody seems to hate the GSX S1000s choppy throttle control.

>>17236660
The gsx-s1000 is a comfy rocket
It can keep up with the 600s in the twisties with the right rider.

>>17236670
Dunkin donuts, black, is objectively the best beverage

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>>17236674
Bored anyway

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>>17236688
gib bike

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>>17236674
yeah i know everybody got one of those but like planes and actually knew what they are based on without having to google it.

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>>17236674
bikes not around right now so you can kinda see it here, blue chainmail links and some scales on the end

One of the rubber hoses on my bike looks like its inflating? Like theres too much pressure or something. Should i relplace it or is there a bigger issue? Its really short and goes between the cylinders. Idk what its for

>>17236693
Why would you want my bike?

>>17236720
water hose? brake line?

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i have the money and i NEED her.
thoughts?
Honda Tornado 250

>>17236730
Im pretty sure its for coolant. Idk why theres so much pressure though. Maybe the hose is just old?

>>17236731
Do it

replaced cam roller bearings on a 690 yesterday. reshimmed. good to go for a few more k's. he bins it doing a wheelie soon as i leave....

>>17236720
you should post some pics.

>>17236763
Ill take some when i get home

>>17236748
until it breaks

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>>17236725
gib pic

>>17236748
How did it get out of bin in the first place?

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>>17236731
can someone post pics or name some dirt bikes that look similar to this one or better but with nigger cc?

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>>17236806
bigger*

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>>17236748

>>17236806
Only nigger CCs that money can buy, are turbo stretched Busas. Not sure how great of a dirt bike it will be though.

>>17236423
computer-based training
He must be taking his test

>>17236819
I like the old MT09s headlights so much more.

This insectoid bullshit needs to stop.

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>>17236674

Should I modify my grom or keep it stock lads???

Also, how good is kerosene/paraffin for cleaning bikes?? Getting a bit o' rust and I kinda want it to gtfo.

>>17236884
i want a number plate or something with an LED. every bike ive ever had ive hated the front on them for some reason. SV650S, Z1000, and now the fizzer.

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>>17236788
Ok.

One of these is not like the others

>>17236948
1250cc grom is the only way and you know it

>>17236948
who buys a grom to keep it stock? tires and a can at least surely. and are you talking about the chain rusting? because thats the only thing you should be putting kerosene on.

>>17236962

I've got a bit of rust on the rear shock among some minor places (Like on the mirror stalks) and I can't seem to scrub it off with anything else. Not /too/ worried about the 'ol chain rust. I've already swapped the wheels out and gave it a cone air filter. Not sure what else I might want to do with it though.

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post pics of you on your bike and laugh at my leathers

>>17236664
busa

>>17237047
how am i supposed to take pics of myself while riding?

Nice gear anyways.

ffs ktmguy when are you gonna update the map?

>>17237047
>laugh at my duck feet

>>17234618
>with wife on back
Has to be the worst I'd imagine

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>>17237047
Here is a picture while I was on my bike. Just not of me because lonely loser.

>>17237131
i think your camera might be drunk

found out where I was leaking petrol from
the fuel pipe had corroded pretty badly, turned the tap on just now and it came pissing out

snipped the end off and reattached it and it seems fine
some shite must have gotten into the carb because the revs are all over the place now
oh well, something to do tomorrow

>>17237136
Yeah does that every time I try to take a video. That was a screen shot. Pictures come out fine though

I bought a 2015 FZ-07 when my R6 was broken. It is a decent bike, but not great.

Now I want to get rid of it. It is practical, just not amazing in any way shape or form. I've had it on Craigslist for two months with not even a call. Only 2 texts that were major low balls.

How do I get rid of a bike?

Man, nothing like doing 5 hours zipping around a parking lot for the BRC while its raining, at 6°.

>>17237176
cant you trade it in at a stealership for something thats not a gay small parallel twin?

>>17234023
I haven't been in /dbt/ since last summer.
Just get a part time job, mate, you owe it to yourself

>>17237176
Tons of 7s and 9s on my Craigslist. No one wants the 7 and people want to much for the 9. You might have to take a hit on it.

>>17236660
Depending on your bank balance I recommend the z1000. Get a low milage 04 if you have little cash if not get a new one if you can stand the lights, I've had three the corner like a beauty.

>>17237202
Rather have cash than a 3rd bike. Although I do like that new R6 or want to try out the fz-10 r1 motor.

>>17237275
Some dude offered $3800... I rather get hit by a car and collect some insurance money. Payout would be like $6k for bike alone.

>>17237380
Ehh I don't know anon. I picked up my fz8 with full yoshi system, slide peg, pcv, and ecu flashed, air filter blah blah blah for 3k. 8700miles on it. Maybe it was the deal of a life time and I sold my soul to satan unknowingly. What year is yours?

>>17237176

just wait, i know it sucks but just wait a bit. I had to wait a month to get anything close to what i was asking for.

>>17236948

get some dunlop tt93 tires. I got some on mine and its a huge difference if you want some better handling.

any of you know any classic leather jackets where you can fit long back protectors?

Whats the best gopro to get? I think the hero5 sounds like a little much for me (is 4k really necessary?), I just want to record some videos while I ride, and I don't want to break the bank too much.

>>17237562
don't get a gopro then get one of those chink nock-off's that's just as good, and like half the price

Got a question for any rider in CO. I see KK hasn't posted in a min tho.
What's the laws and etiquette for parking. Where I'm from we can park next to the building and whatnot, I mean as to create an obstruction or anything. I just don't like taking up a whole parking space when I don't need to. Also I feel like my bike is safer not in a regular parking spot.
Not super important, but nice to know.

>>17237584
an not to*
Shouldn't post when I just wake up. mistakes get made...

>>17236701
I actually go to school for working on airplanes and wouldnt mind having that on my key, but every douchebag has one.

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>>17237482
I've replaced mine with some obscure German tyres. (Heidenau K66) Yeah. Replacing the tyres really makes a huge difference.

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How big a job is a handlebar swap? I'm finding that the 'up and over and back' cruiser-ish bars on my CM250C do not agree with me. If I was to swap to something that was lower and more straight across, how much headache should I expect? The first thing that pops into mind if the length of the clutch and brake cables. Are they likely to need adjustment, or can I just leave them pushed out in front?

pic related: left is what I have, right is what I think I want

I don't really know shit about insurance or DMV things

what exactly is bad about a salvage title if the bike is running? can i not do certain things with it?

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What are some good heritage or naked bikes under 4k with ABS? Would be nice if they dont have more than 30k on the engine.

>>17233970
how can I tell if parts like plastics and shit that fit on the enduro version can also fit on mine
klx 125 2014 for reference

>>17237574
my 4k faux pro was 60 dollars shipped. if you just wanna make webms its fine. kinda shitty though theres no app support any longer that i can tell and the recording light is on the screen side so you can never tell if recording unless you take it off. but it was great cause i realized i dont care for all the fucking about to show 2 people a 5 sec gif of me doing a wheelie.

>>17237754
You can't get full coverage. Future payouts will be less money. Higher insurance cost supposedly.

UKfag here

Whats the best way to go about getting licensed to ride? Cheapest, most efficient, etc.

I've no experience at all.

>>17237986
USfag here

I don't know

>>17237995
Thanks bro

Glad for the reply.

>>17238004
np dude glad I could help

how do I practice whoolies without looking like a retard, I feel like im too old for this shit.

>wanted to ride after work
>looked like it was going to rain, went home instead
>two hours later it still hasn't rained
who wants to bet if I go out now the heavens are gonna split

>>17237986
Just need insurance + 125cc bike + CBT to become a learnerfag

>>17238054
Whoolies are dumb

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>own a quasi-shitbox
>really want to sell it and buy a bike
>don't even have my M-class
>know I'd probably get $3-4k for my shitbox at best

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I fucking hate snow.

I just wanted to ride my recently acquired 2012 WR450F.

>>17234146

Your wrote the article like shit and just generally made it seem like you're unpleasant to interact with.

>>17237986
Are you over 24?

>>17238197
26 years old.

>>17238155
you could get a plenty decent bike for that much

>>17238212
I just don't know if I can justify making the leap from cage to bike. I live in the southwest and we not only have plenty of great roads for riding but less than 20 days of wet weather a year (not counting some strange winters).

plus I've never ridden before but I really really really really have the itch and I'd do everything right (buy proper gear, not just spend all my $ on bike)...I guess part of me just really is hesitant about giving up the cargo space, as lame as that sounds

>>17238203
You could call up your local driving schools and see what they charge for a Direct Access course. Or see if there are any good independent instructors around who can give you some kind of estimate.

I did my CBT and rode a 125 for half a year before going to an instructor who put me through lessons and the tests for my full license.

>>17238219
>living somewhere without rain and snow
>even bothering to own a car
Just do it m8, you'll find you need a car less than you think you do.

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>researching shoes/boots on revzilla
>wear a size 10 (US) or 44 (EU)
>have a $100-$120 budget

>TCX X-Square Sport Boots
out of stock, but my current favorites (pic related) and might try to get them from amazon or something

>TCX X-Ride WP Boots (on closeout)
out of stock (also sizes go straight from 40 to 47 wtf)

>Puma Roadster V3 Boots (closeout)
out of stock

>Puma Roadster V3 Gortex Boots (closeout)
out of stock

>Puma Desmo Boots (closeout)
out of stock

>Cortech Vice Waterproof Shoes
actually in stock, but the least protective

wtf is going on? is my budget too low? is this normal for shopping closeouts? does revzilla frequently run low on stock (and are the X-Square Sports likely enough to be restocked that I should register to be notified?) Are these boots too old? (I think a couple of the Pumas are from 2010)

Is the Honda cbf600 a good start?

>>17238274
How about this, save up some more and buy some real boots. Those shoes won't do jack shit. Literally save up 70 more dollars and buy some Cortech Latigos

>>17238308
Gsxr750 best starter bike

>>17238158
where u at? I've been thinking about taking my wr250f on some snowmobile sno park trails but I'm wondering if they've melted here in WA

>>17238308
It's not a turbobusa but it's alright

>>17238326
Looks better. Thanks for the advice, hope I can find a cheap one.

So is starting out on a 250 a good idea if I've never ridden before at all or will I end up "regretting it and wishing for more power" like I hear from some people?

>>17234211

was the cager at fault?

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>it's a nice day in san francisco
>I promised my bike I'd ride her every week after the fog and rain clears
>I have no where to go
>fridge is full
>got a headache

give me a reason to ride /dbt/

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>>17238339
Colorado. I highly recommend studded tires if you want to ride on snow. I've done it many years ago and remembered it sucking. I tried it again today and it still fucking sucks.

>>17238249
I mean it sounds like I'm making excuses at this point but I really dont know how much/little I can get for my shitbox...It's a VW so I can always ricer tax it and pawn it off on CL to some mexican for $5k or something

but it is a shitbox, make no mistake about it

>>17238355
That's a clean hawk

>>17238072
Wanted to ride.
It was supposed to snow/sleet for me.
Went anyway.
Was nice out, almost no wind even

Always take the chance my dude.

>>17238313
that's fair - i'm checking those out now - but i'm just getting started and buying my first full set of gear. I'm pretty sure one could say the exact same thing about every single item on my list, and an extra 100 on everything adds up quick.

on the other hand, i have 3k earmarked for the bike and I can probably find something 2-3 hundred less than that...

here's the rest of my buy list so far

>helmet - $180 - Icon Airmada
>jacket - $300 - probably textile
>pants - $200 - probably kevlar jeans? idk
>gloves - $100 - Alpinestars SP-8 V2 (maybe an SMX Air-2 or SPX Air Carbon)
>boots - $100
>chain - $150 - Kryptonite New York Legend Chain With Padlock
>lock - $100 - XX-10 Disc Lock with Alarm

i'll be in warm weather mostly (TX/CA) and kind of want to be able to wear the shoes/pants to work. Might look at overpants or strap-on armor instead of straight pants.

>>17238274
Of course it's normal for closeouts to be sold out what the fuck do you think a closeout is?

>>17238349
It's not a bad idea.
You can start on a Peter, imo, but 90% of people are too stupid to. I had a 954 as my first and didn't die. Hell I never even dropped it.
Just realise if you get something bigger they is a greater chance of fucking up, and ride for it

>>17238413
>>172>>172>>172384133841338413>>17238413
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>>17238413
>>172384>>1723841313
>>17238413

>>17238357
lol I'm not trying to ride on snow. I'll have to make a trip up there to check if it's melted yet

>>17238399
>i'll be in warm weather mostly (TX/CA)
>(TX/CA)
fuck off we're full

>califags get out reeeeeeee

>>17238452
Nigga CA is double full
count your blessings more of them aren't wising up and getting out, although good memes like austin and houston were progressive and conscientious did a helping

>>17238452
meh, only in CA for another year or so of school
>and if i get a job in the bay area god forbid

Why do people hate Cali so much. We're not all numale cucks.
And whenever I tell someone where I'm from, the ugh and eye roll begins.
Fuck, it's not that bad.
And if you don't like Californians going to you're state, maybe don't do things that line up with Cali.

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>>17238494
>Fuck, it's not that bad.
Can you publically declare your support for the current US President. Not because of his policies, but because it's how a civilized democratic system works and not worry about getting jumped or having your bike kicked?

Newfag here
Trying to learn how to ride will probably enroll in a course later on
What's a good beginner bike?
Budget is around 1-4k USD. Want something light so it won't give me trouble at DMV. Is the Suzuki Intruder good for this?

This is my town craiglist if you want to send me any good bikes
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/

>>17238399
https://sharp.dft.gov.uk/testsratings/icon-airmada

I'd suggest another helmet other than Icon. Everything else seems alright, it is your first gear set after all. Textile is more flexible for all year riding in the first place.

>>17238494
CA keeps a multitude of moderately happy but unsuspecting people trapped in thinking that other states are not worth living in. The truth is that there are many states that would give better or cheaper access to a similar lifestyle as CA.
People in other states get buttmad when either
A. Californians repeat the tired and false narrative that it is 'the best' and 'most special' place to live.
or B. Californians realize it isn't that great if you don't make enough money to be in the top tax bracket, and move to other states raising demand and stepping on the toes of everyone who lived there before.

>>17238550
I'll sell you my kawa z750 for 2k.

>>17238550
or just enroll in MSF and not have to worry about the DMV test?

>>17238554
ah thanks, i've seen that site posted here before but it slipped my mind.
yeah, others i'm looking at are the Scorpion Exo 410 and the HJC CL-17, which i believe was posted here the last time i saw someone asking for budget helmet recs. I'll plug a few into that site, thanks.

>>17238579
Wut year? Miles?

>>17238616
06 42k