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

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first for groms are little bike for babby

2nd for no more agruing edition

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getting new tires mounted tomorrow. passed the MSF last week, now just to wait for my completion letter to come so i can get my license and get insurance.

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>>17257364
>suzuki vanvan

I smelled curry just reading that name

>>17257380
I smell curry when I hear KTM

How retarded would it be to go from a semi-modern sportbike like an F4i to a dated bike like a 1991 CB750?

I'm a shit rider with no room left to improve. Sportbikes are wasted on me.

cbt in exactly 24hrs. what are your tips for not looking like a total retard. Obviously you are expected to be quite shit when you start but how do I avoid getting put in a "cbt FAIL!!!! watch this mong bail on an empty street!!!!" youtube video

>>17257403
Have you done any riding courses?

>>17257411
cbt?

>>17257411
If cbt is the same as msf then it should be easy as fuck, everyone who did the final testing in mine passes

>>17257421
>>17257411
>Passes
Passed*
Just dont drop it anon

>>17257412
And a track day.

Some people just don't keep their coordination under pressure. Might as well save on insurance.

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>>17257425
You rang?

Do any of you guys wear a hi-viz jacket or some form of visibility gear? The difference is night and day. Cars don't pull out on me if I wear one

how do i explain to my family what sem is and how y'all are not rapists?

>>17257437
My bike is gold.

>>17257427
Are you autistic?

>>17257449
pic?

>>17257437
No, cars stopped pulling out on me when I got a louder bike with more visible headlights.

Not sure how wearing a yellow jacket would help if they can't see my lights.

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>>17257453
It's not fully gold like an Arab prince's lambo, but it's closer to gold than yellow.

>>17257444
Simple, you don't.

>>17257465
Bananabike

>>17257458
people see you in that jacket and think what a fag, but they see you

>>17257444
>how y'all are not rapists?
Uhhh

>>17257458
Louder bikes arent' as audible as you think

If the surroundings muffle sounds instead of echoing, cops won't even bat an eye at a straight piped sportbike until it's past them, but a river valley can make a stock muffler a little loud.

>>17257536
Nah I can hear my bike from 2 blocks away, it's pretty loud.

>>17257560
why are you two blocks away from your bike in heavy traffic?

>>17257359
>Bike is broken down on the other side of the city
>Have no way of transporting it during the week
>Have no money to get it moved
>Best case I get someone to move it on the weekend
>By then it would either be towed for sitting in a carpark too long or stolen.
Not having a good week

>>17257608
>bike
>breaking down

why didn't you buy a honda anon

why

>>17257536
https://youtu.be/FvGR1rf6zCQ?t=50s

Depends on the engine, really. Behind the camera are 2 blind corners full of trees.

>>17257614
But it is. First time its happened to me in 2 years.

>>17257608
How far? I've pushed a 150kg bike for almost 4 hours to get it home once.

>>17257617
About 40km with a large uphill bit. Google tells me thats about 7 1/2 hours

>>17257623
Damn that's rough. Do you know why it broke down?

>>17257616
>honda
>breaking down

But why did you buy a V4?

>>17257637
Electrics are dead. Something has died between the battery and ignition. Just randomly stopped working in traffic.

We tried to just bypass it and got her cranking, but couldnt get power to ignition.

>>17257641
Wrong again. i4. Wanna try and guess the size right at least?

>>17257644
Did you check the fuses?

>>17257648
We tried. But there were none where they are supposed to be hidden. Just the fan switch. The thing is old and the wiring has probably been fucked with. Once I finally get it home I'm going to pull as much out as I can and go over it.

>>17257644
i suppose you checked all the fuses but if you have lights coming on check continuity at any switches that your bike needs to work to start it.. could have clutch switch, neutral switch, sidestand switch, kill switch
its worth a try if it's stuck in a bad place and you don't have insurance

>>17257653
Once I find the fuses I'll be able to check them.

Frankly I kinda hope it goes missing, I have insurance and its valued double what I paid, but I've grown attached to its shittiness somehow

>>17257650
>missing fuse box

When you buy a bike you should check everything, from the air filter to the fuse box. Don't make the mistake again. People sometimes go through 2-3 bikes starting out befores settling just because they don't inspect them properly and realize they're garbage a week later when they're poking around in the garage.

>>17257674
Yeah, I got this thing 2 years ago when I knew nothing about vehicles. I wouldnt buy it now if I knew how much was fucked on it, and definitely not for how much I paid.

But I dont think its missing, its in a funky spot anyway so its likely just been moved, I'd check but its a bit out of my reach right now

>>17257680
"Pop the hood" and "bring your dad/granddad" is common car buying knowledge even if you don't know anything

Popping the tank and the seat is the motorcycle version of popping the hood

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>>17257359
Hey guys, check out what I bought.

05 636, the butthole took off the mirror JUST before I bought it but I finally have my bike.

Here it is at cape horn, wa.

>>17257376
is that the bike you're gonna ride?

>>17257608
rent a uhaul and grab your homeboys

>>17257695
>four carbs

you mean the bike he's gonna fix while he rides a different one

>>17257719
4 carbs is easy peasy. Rebuild them in a day and paid someone $50 to balance them the next. Been running fine for the last year now.

>>17257723
The rebuild is easy peasy. Per carb. But you do it four times, and then you have to reinstall them between two stiff rubber boots, reinstall and readjust all your cables (no feat for large hands), and then tune them after they've been balanced

>>17257735
I've literally done all that multiple times besides the balance and tune. Its just fiddly work

>>17257723
>>17257723
>Rebuild them in a day
Every day

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>>17257687
Here's another.

Bike was obviously stunted before, but not too much damage.

>>17257763
Just hit them with a hammer. Fixes 90% of all problems.

>>17257756
Just saying, there's a reason your guy only charges you $50 for the balance and tune but you'd be hard pressed to get someone to do the rest for less than $100, especially with four carbs.

Classic bikes look nice. They look really nice. People who don't like classic cars like classic bikes. Every manufacturer that doesn't turn back time in their design department for the US market is fucking retarded, it's no wonder people buy sportsters sooner than yamaha FZ 666 edge editions. But, carbs are really shitty to work on. I'd rather buy an ultrasonic bath for fuel injectors than scrub gunk out of jets, have deliveries of ethanol-free gas on speed dial, or secure a lifetime supply of float bowl gaskets.

>>17257685
Are you telling me you remove the fucking tank when you want to inspect a prospective new bike? What the fuck?

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>>17257770

>>17257774
99% of bikes it's two 10mm bolts and you tilt it up

>>17257777
No actually the float getting stuck is a somewhat common issue so a small hammer tap will fix it.

Or just drop the fucker on the floor and walk away, should work when you come back

>>17257774
If I don't know the person I'm buying the bike from, I'll have the person remove the tank. I don't know what kind of fuckery you're up too.

>>17257790
>not having an engine so unbalanced it knocks the float unstuck every time it cycles

>>17257795
I actually have a question about the float.

How doesnt it get completely shaken about when you go over bumps? And how does it handle levels in the bowl when you are leaning hard in a corner?

>>17257774
Are you telling me that you don't check over a prospective new bike with a serious attitude to avoid looking 'weird'?
Check the oil, check the coolant, check the pads, the discs, linkages, is there any play in the steering head, how does the brake fluid look, any smell coming from the rectifier etc.

Nigga you're going to be buying it, don't just assume it's all gee.

>>17257799
Also redline it for five minutes right in front of the seller to make sure the engine runs strong, and then drop the clutch in second gear to make sure it's not worn

>>17257797
i'm pretty sure those cause the carb to get too much fuel, never not enough, and excess just flies out the drain hose

>>17257805
Don't forget to pop a wheelie to check balance

>>17257799
This is why I make my bike look as ratty as possible for selling it, I dont get people who know shit like you looking over it. Instead I get new riders who know nothing and will take the listed price

Lol.. rectifier is like $20.
Jesus man who cares just buy the fucker. If it looks ratted talked them down.
You kids are autistic as fuck I swear.
You know the second you meet the owner whether or not it's a good buy at the listed price.

Good gloves? Gimme the best

>>17257888
manly hands are all you need

>>17257859
R/R is more like $120 because you bought a reasonably modern bike and not a kick start chopper with a car's charging system bolted on

Also I remember someone posted a picture of an air filter with a hole burned through it, so it's not a bad idea to look at those. Because engines without air filters don't have compression for very long.

>>17257888
gud gluv checklist

>kangaroo leather
>gaunlet style
>knuckle armor
>finger armor
>palm sliders
>wrist sliders
>wrist padding
>last two fingers sewn together

>>17257674
To check my bikes air filter you need to remove the windscreen, fairings and fuel tank. I'll lol out loud in your face if you ask me to inspect that.

>>17257644

Don't forget the main fuse. It's not with the others. It's right next to the positive connection on the battery.

>>17257947
>i don't want to do five minutes of babby tier wrenching for a $3000+ sale

>>17257966
why should he when he could just sell it to some else later who isn't autistic

>>17257970
Something about being a "good, honest person"

The least you can do is save receipts for maintemnance shit to remove any doubts that it still has the untouched filter from the dealership 20,000 miles later.

>>17257966
Removing/installing the fairings on my bike is hell. They click together so the little stubs will break at some point. I have the receipt for the latest air filter in my perfectly kept (autism level) documentation.

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>tfw 4 days since the last time I rode my motorized double unicycle

Man this weekend I'm gonna ride the fuck out of her

>>17257977
>Something about being a "good, honest person"
HA

>>17257687
Nice, get something to shine up those headlights and enjoy

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>>17257359
Is the XSR900 too much bike for a newer rider?
i have about a months experience on a ninja 650 before i had to sell it (for more than i bought it luckily) , i found it a bit too high desu and not comfy as a daily . Would the XSR be a good option
my second choice is a ducati scrambler , i know it has a bad rap here but i found it really comfy and i plan on using this as a daily city bike anyway

>>17258049
No, but make sure you only ride it in a modern full face helmet and motoGP styled leather safety gear, sit high on the bike instead of hunched over, and hang off for literally every corner.

>>17258049
not really as long as you have control over your wrist and a little bit of willpower

but you're probably going to drop it or crash it and fuck it up, you should buy a used bike for your first year or so.

>>17258058
a used, crashed bike from the early 90s so its $1000 resale value won't vanish, but its rubber everything won't be rotted out just yet so you can still ride it for exactly one year before having to hurry up and unload it on some sucker ASAP, or the carbs will start vomiting all over your garage floor if they aren't already completely plugged up.

>>17257411
CBT is the easiest thing in the world, you'll be fine. Do you have ANY driving experience at all? Would make it easier since you'd already be used to clutch/gears. You'd also have knowledge of road markings and experience of other road users. But they'll cover the basic road markings and signs before you hit the roads anyway.

>>17258049
get a sumo and pap dunk willies

>>17258049
All the yuropoors on cucked 250's and 500's will say yes but not really. Just don't be dumb with the throttle and you're fine. Every bike over 50cc will go fast enough to kill you, it just differs on how quickly it will get up to that speed.

Just a quick question, I was in a crash last week and the other driver was at fault. The handle bars are bent, and the shifter, tailights and foot pegs are broke. I know they'll pay for those but there are some minor scratching on the fairings too, do they fix that also? or just the components that make the bike run? Also, how does it work exactly, like do I get a check to fix it or do I take it to a shop and the insurance pays the shop directly? Because I think I can fix it myself and save some money.

>>17258081
>do they fix that also
yes
>do I take it to a shop and the insurance pays the shop directly?
yes

>>17258081
>scratched fairings

it's totaled

>>17258081
They'll fix everything that's wrong. It's your chance to get fresh fairings and whatever crap. Just, they may total your bike if there's too much damage.

Either option can happen, you get to choose. They'll either have you go to a shop and pay the bill, or you can ask for them to send someone to assess the damage and quote the repair, then insurance will send you a check for that amount and a paper to sign saying that everything is square.

>>17258063
>>17258058
thats what the ninja was desu, i shouldve listened when they said not to go over 300cc but hey i didnt get hurt and i still sold the bike for more than i bought it
i dont live in the states , the choices are more or less the same (more pricey tho) but the secondhand market is absolute garbage so i tend to avoid it
>>17258057
i live in a pretty dense city with bad roads and even worse traffic (asia tier), would the XSR do well here or would the scrambler be better?
ive saddled both and the scrambler was comfier but i have yet to ride them ,

the way i see it now the XSR is a bit much but the scrambler is a bit low

>>17258098
If they total it, can I keep it? I've heard they give you a little less and let you keep it some times.

>>17257799
I get checking fluid levels and wear etc, but anything that requires tools is not something you do at the inspection. Like, if you wanted to tilt up my tank to look under it (why would you?), you'd also have to disconnect like 4 tubes (easy) and afterwards, reconnect them (doable but slightly annoying due to tube length) and secure them (annoying). I wouldn't want to fuck about for 10 minutes on someone else's bike for no real gain. What would you even expect to find under the tank?

>>17258124
drilled airbox for more powa
hidden ounce of meth
GPS tracker
original copy of the US constitution

>>17258135
Feels good to not live in a shithole. Buying bikes from middle-aged dudes with Schuberth helmets and full textile gear is ezpz.

Holy fuck that dude was assblasted about carbs.

I like carbs. They're easy.

Nothing like a purely mechanical system. Literally needs someone to pet it right to run the best, but nothing beats the feel a spot on carb.

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Hey /o/ I'm getting kicked out of my house next week. I have enough money saved to for rent and to get me on my feet, plus I might be able to stay with my mum for a little while.
The good part is I also have enough saved for a decent bike and gear + insurance set up.

Im thinking of buying a friends 09? Ninja 250 for $2500 AUD and he'll throw in a helmet and a jacket.

Is this a good purchase and will the Ninja suit my needs? How hard is life with just a bike and no car for groceries and shit?

pic is just a random internet pic but its the same bike.

much obliged

>>17257501
LOL

>>17258176
Youre not really in a position to have a bike as an only vehicle. Grow up. Get a job. Move out of your moms place. Then buy a bike with cash.
Dont forget to stay out of debt.

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>>17258176
I've had only a bike for six years. It is fine, a bit inconvenient for more than one passenger unless you are an Indian or Arab. Get a decent bag and you can carry what ever you fit in it. You could even do wheelies with you shopping. Don`t put too much weight on your arms, it gets heavy and cuts off blood flow. If you must put more weight on the left arm and tuck it in to your body while clutchless shifting.

>>17258176
Depends on where you live. If you can walk to a grocery store it may be OK. Also how much does it actually rain there?

And don't use a used helmet. Buy one that fits you from the start.

>>17258176
fuck rent go live in the outback and start a mansonoid cult
https://youtu.be/-qxa91EwFco

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>>17258167
>buy bike from old guy with all that
>"valve adjustment? son this baby here is a honda vee eff arr, they run forever, don't need more than an oil change"

>>17258176
If you can get one of those oldie style luggage racks like the hondaline stuff they used to sell with CBs - which you probably can't if you get a sportbike, aftermarket for them recognizes that they are either for looking like a racer or being a racer. enjoy your sport styled givi case system

They are indispensalbe. The passenger seat is okay storage, but what if you had more storage behind that? With built in tie downs?

>>17258208
If he didn't keep up with basic maintenance, you'll notice that without looking under the tank. Also, we're not talking about Harley boomers, we're talking about people who are genuinely into motorcycles.

>>17258189
Thank you for the advice bro.
How do you deal with the cold? Like in the mornings here in sydney its a bit chilly.

>>17258209
Old guys who are into motorcycles know to wash them down and wipe off the fork tubes before they sell it, and specify "no test rides"

>>17258196
Here in sydney it rains pretty rarely dude.
Yeah the places im looking at for uni are all close to shopping centres.
But what if the used helmet fits me from the start?

>>17258204
can i have baiku?

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>>17258213
Textile armor jacket, Balaclava and two pairs of gloves. I live in SA so it is only cold in the winter time. I also wear armored textile pants over my clothes.

>>17258215
>and specify "no test rides"
In which case you don't even consider buying that one.

>>17258230
They trick you by bringing your attention to it being a BMW/ducutti with thousands in farkles.

>>17257359
Alright /dbt/, here it goes. I'm prepared for the shitstorm.

I'm thinking about getting a Buell for my beginner bike, since Harley uses it for their licensing tests.

Once I have a good idea of how to not die and be a squid, I don't know what kind of bike to get. What do?

>>17258233
No test rides, no buy. Maybe you're just a shit judge of character.

>>17258235
>Buell for my beginner bike
really depends, a Blast should be no problem, an 1125 you're going to die

>>17258235
>What do?
Abandon the plan, get a GS 500 instead. The only Buell that's intended for beginners was the Blast, and it was even worse than the Suzuki. The other Buells are too powerful, have bad ergonomics (as in, bad for a beginner) and shit aftermarket.
>Harley uses it for their licensing tests.
You say that as if Harley is the authority on anything bike related.

>>17258215
But compress the forks a couple times and you will see if they are leaking. Worn sprokets, dirty/not adjusted chain and old/burnt oil will also tell you that the bike was not taken care of

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how does this scam work br/o/s? i'm guessing:

>steal a picture from a random advert
>get people to steal some innocent lads bike claiming he took it from the advertiser
>buy it from them with the "$500 reward"
>sell it for like 3x that

am i on track here

>>17258227
Oh ok sounds comfy
So there is protective pants you can wear on top of your normal pants? and take it off when you get off?

Whats the fastest 4 stroke 125?

For reasons I have an A1 license and won't be able to do the DAS for some time so I'm gonna have to stay with my 125.

I've got a YBR and it barely gets to 60mph which is maddening.

>>17258258
Unregistered vehicles problems.

>>17258260
just wear leather pants

two pants is hell

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It's the 2 year anniversary of my first crash /dbt/...

I still ride paranoid being 1 car length behind the car in-front of me and no lane splitting....

will I ever recover?

Wohoo! Second ride on public road, and no fatalities. Took baiku up to the car wash, she is a very dirty girl. But apparently I must have stuck the nozzle somewhere she didn't like, because she stalled out on the way home. When I pushed the starter switch, she barely turned over (dead battery style). I was able to get onto a side street and clutch-start her (which I now know is obscenely easy on a 233cc parallel-twin). When I got home, I was able to crank over the starter just fine. Will take her up to Autozone this afternoon for a battery test.
>>17257359
>Midlife crisis edition
Fuck you! I'm doing because baiku needs me! The fact that I'm a 35yo accountant with no wife, kids, or plan has nothing to do with this.

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>>17258260
It is a set of pants that you can wear over other pants. It really helps with knees getting cold.

>>17258266
i caught forumitis reading this post

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>>17258258
probably more like
>person had already stolen a bike that looks similar and can't pawn it off/sell it to his homeslice
>sees add for bike that is clearly worth more than $500
>sells hot bike with little to no care
fuck it could be a police sting for all they know

>>17258265
You crashed and learned your lesson so now you ride safe
I don't see an issue

>>17258265
you're already dead

>>17258265
>do this
>get tailgated by someone for not riding the next car's ass
>rear ended
>die
>hoon bro splitting lanes rides past, glances at your mangled corpse, and says "lol dude wtf i hope my gopro is getting this" before pulling a wheelie between two nissan titans

>>17258265
>one car length
Sounds short desu. Driver's ed says 2 seconds, which varies by speed but can get up to 50-75 feet.

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>>17258265
The bike that I ride has had someone die on it before.

>>17257359

>go to start trusty TW200

>starter motor makes weird whirring noise

>kickstart doesn't come back up

PANIC

>>17258282
cum on the seat

>>17258265

>1 car length behind

Apparently you didn't learn fucking anything.

1 car length is adequate at car park speeds and that's about it.

>>17258235
Blast is good beginner bike and also cheap as shit used. Good plan.
After that get whatever you want.

>>17258289
Seriously, fuck that. I have a buddy who drives 1 car length behind on the freeway. Its absolutely terrifying to be zooming along at 70 with 2/10 of a second of separation.

>>17258265
I've never crashed on the street, but I still hang back pretty good in traffic, I don't trust my self to stop in time.
But I do lane split sparingly, even though it's not really allowed. I feel safer lane splitting than I do behind and in front of another car.

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What the scariest noise to hear while riding dbt?
>mfw tires screeching

>>17258314
For me it's hearing unknown noises on the bike.
Tires screeching, I know what that is, I can maybe do something.
Unknown noises, god knows what'll happen next.

>>17258300

>I have a buddy who drives 1 car length behind on the freeway.

For what fucking purpose do people do this shit.

>>17258314
dunno about sound, but the wobble of my rear wheel as it lost the air inside it was pretty scary

i had just gotten on the interstate, too

whats the fastest 4 stroke 125?

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>>17258314
Whatever noise this makes.

>>17258334
having a ghost pass you in a corner?

probably sounds like


booooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooo

>>17258289
well by 1 car length I mean 1 car can go in between me and the other car and still have a 5-6 inch of separation between us....it feels safe at 55-60...

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>>17258337
I shouldn't be laughing

>>17258339
RIP.

Lane splitting at highway speeds is literally safer than what you are doing.

I hope that, when it happens, you land happily in a truck bed or go through the back window of a van instead of ending up on the wrong side of a tire.

>>17258339
>t feels safe at 55-60...
Well It's not. You should have 3 seconds of separation from the back of the car in front of you

>>17258339

I know what you meant, and no it isn't fucking safe.

>>17258314
the 'clunking' sound of your plate falling off and you don't realize it until you get home. It's the eternal sound that you keep hearing once you have to deal with the DMV for that shit

>>17258352
>>17258358
well.... TIL

the gap seems wide enough to piss off other drivers in all honesty...

>>17258333
Fucking google exists for this.
My first thought is a cbr125, but I'm a honda fanboy and there's prolly something else out there. Just look up bikes specs and come back when you have something specific in mind for more anecdotal knowledge

>>17258359
>not just continuing to ride without a plate

>>17258352
We learn 2 seconds separation, 4 seconds and 12 seconds are where you should be searching to watch for emergencies.
That's from the MSF

Redpill me on Harley Davidson, my friends
This looks like a comfy bike to me
http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Motorcycles/street-500.html

>>17258333
I think there's a limit to how much power you're allowed to have with your baby license 125, so there's probably several right at that limit

>>17258359
I have spare bike plates for this reason until I get a new one.
>>17258370
Cause this is stupid depending on where you live.

>>17258372
Feet-forward riding makes it hard to cope with bumpy roads.

>>17257685
OK, i understand popping the seat.

But popping the tank on a bike? What?

>>17258372
overpriced, underpowered, overweight

also they contain a zany mix of metric and SAE bolts

>tfw thread and both discords are slow you're bored at work

>scouring the area in google maps for routes to get to common destinations without getting on the freeway because muh 250
>find a roundabout way to get downtown using a series of parkways
>and there is a popeyes right at the corner

Welp, I have my evening planned.

>>17258424
Can you by any chance recommend a similar alternative in the same price range?

>>17258436
maybe you shouldn't be on 4chan while you're on the clock desu

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>>17258455
Not in that price range, but if you like that style of bike there's always the Hawk 650 from Honda

>>17258492
sexy

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>>17258487
What else am I supposed to do
There's nothing happening right now here

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>looking for a nice afternoon ride to do today
>Find something interesting looking on Google maps
>It's 2 1/2 hours each direction and it has some nice looking twisty(ish) sections
>I'm in Winnipeg so getting one turn every kilometer is like tail of the Dragon for me
>Take a look at the road surface
>FUCKING WASHBOARD GRAVEL BULLSHIT
>FOR 45 FUCKING MINUTES
>IN EACH DIRECTION

Life is suffering. What adv bike could I trade my 06 fjr for that's still comfy to tour on?

>>17258537
Any adv bike is confy to tour on. Thats what they are for and they add some offroad capability to the mix.

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About to go out for a ride with my pops.

Why don't you ride with your dad dbt?

>>17258569
Dad doesn't ride.

>>17258569
I do ride with my dad, it's comfy being able to shoot the shit while cruising with him. Also he pays for my gas whenever we fill up which is nice.

>>17258569
my dad is afraid of motorcycles and won't ride one.

>>17258569
>tfw too fast for your dad

I wish, but he doesn't want.

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>>17258569
story time!

>dad use to ride motorcycle
>it's how he met my mom
>start a family
>enter me
>he got into an accident but he lives
>decided to put away his wings so he can be safe while me and my sister grow up
>I get a motorcycle
>lectures me on how it's unsafe
>3 months of telling me to not do it
>finally accepts the cat in the cradle and the silver spoon
>he showed me his old motorcycle helmet and photos
>he tells me the story about his adventures
>shows me old timey photos and his old helmet
>literally did not know he used to ride

he doesn't ride anymore, he says there's no point to getting back to it. Might as well stay comfy and enjoy retirement life going on vacations here and now

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>>17257359
>having to clean your chain every time it rains
>having to clean your chain every time the road is dirty
>having to clean your chain every 300 miles
>having to check and adjust chain tension
>having to replace chain and sprockets every 20k miles

shaft drive is literally master race

>>17258622
>riding a BMW
>being an old man
>wearing textile gear
>having your shaft break 1000 km from home when you're about to return from a /dbt/ meet
>liking shafts in the rear

>>17258622
I don't do any of that shit except occasionally replace my chain like once every 5 years or whenever it needs it

>>17258622
Yest to all but first.

Also shaft is nazi meme engineering.

>>17258537
>>17258549
Is a 2012 tiger 800xc abs still gonna be reliable at 100,000km?
There's one locally for $4900. I could sell the fjr and pick up the triumph while also having a new $1500ish in my pocket that I could put towards going to SAM

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-touring/winnipeg/2012-triumph-tiger-800-xc-abs/1264353067

Also, is it better to keep the stickers or take them off and start fresh with my own?

>>17258586
Does your dad ride a Harley fatboi ? And are you my brother?

I'm looking at purchasing my first bike. After reading a ton of reviews I finally decided on the cb500f. My question is should I go for the abs model or stick with the standard brakes? I seem to be getting a lot of different opinions if the abs is really worth it or not.

>>17258569
I do. Dad rides a fat boy that puts out 103/103 to the wheel, and knows how to take a turn (even got skinner floorboards and grinds them on the regular).

>>17258123
Yes and no. You buy it back at salvage value with salvage title

I'd just take the check and get a new one m8

>>17258690
As a new rider, abs might save your ass in an oh shit situation. Get it if you can afford it.

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>>17258622
i have a belt and enjoy doing none of these things

>>17258690
ABS is never a bad idea for a beginner. Be sure to learn to brake without it though, it can always fail and you don't want to eat dirt just because your wheels lock up in a panic situation.

>>17258709
That's a face only Eric could love

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>>17258569

My dad's Harley can't really keep up with my Fireblade. I'd have to get pic related to cruise at his speed.

>>17258690
That's too small to start on anon. Don't fall for the europoor small engine meme. It's for little kids who putt around cities with dense europoor traffic and panicky ausfalians who think turbos make cars into assault vehicles.

if you live in the states you should get a GSF1200 instead.

>>17258690
It can save your ass, especially as a newer rider. The EU has actually made it mandatory on all bikes over 125cc.

>>17258687
No zach, I'm not your brother.

>>17258709
Hnnnggg why does this bike make me hard?

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>valve check due soon
>look up service manual
>this is the first page of the valves section

I've always worked on my own shit but desu, someone else can do this one. Fuck this fiddly plastic shit.

>>17258726
>tfw he gets your name right
G-good uh guess right?

>>17258728
I always go to the shop for valve adjustments. I've done it before and it's just not worth the effort.
They only charge me $200 for all16 valves anyway.

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>be me
>traveling to city to check out biku
>go to the bank and get da cash
>hang out with buddy and crash there over night
> leave in the morning to check out bike
>buddy goes to work.
>left the cash at his house.
>mfw

I am a fuck up.

Aprilia SL 750 shiver

I have a little biking experience, but never owned my own, so is this a bad idea?

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>>17258492
Yeah but those are rare, a PITA to work on with the V4, and kind of sitty for the price you'll pay for a rare cult bike.

Honda CB series bikes have the classic harley-ish look with better guts.

>>17258749
break in

>>17258569
Dad won't ride

>>17258767
Honda hawk has a v-twin, not a v4 bro

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>>17258762

>>17258783
>having less than four cyllinders

even worse

>>17258569
Pops can't keep up heh, but no me and my dad are going to attempt the iron butt ride 1000 miles in under 24 hour before it gets to hot.

>>17258795
>having more than 2 cylinders

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So on this CM250C (233cc parallel-twin), there is no tach. The speedo is marked with speed based gear ranges, but they seem really whacked. e.g. it wants you to keep it in first all the way up to 15mph, at which point the engine is screaming pretty well. I've been getting it up into 3rd gear by 35. Am I doing myself a disservice? Should I just be getting used to having it running loud?

>>17258762
rather have the dorsoduro

but its not the worst beginner bike if you arent retarded.

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>>17258767
why is the hawk a cult bike anyway?

>>17258812
Shift when you want to, as long as your not lugging the engine its fine.

>>17258812
If you post it without it being wet, it might be a bit easier to see.

>>17258261
Aprilia rs 125, maybe.

Just save up for the license you mong.
And come to SEM

>>17258830
Hawk 650?

Because they sold them for like 2 years tops here in Burgerland. I bought one in the late 90's to use as a trackbike. Put on a pipe, jetted it... sold it a week and a half later. Why? No good reason. It was a fuckin' slick little bike.

Utterly outclassed by the SV650 and other later paralell twins.

>>17258770
I thought about it, but I dont wanna get the cops called on me by the same people in his building.

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talk me out of getting a BT1100 bulldog.

>smooth comfy torquey V twin engine
>comfortable as fuck
>economical
>shaft drive
>looks cool

>>17258851
>Utterly outclassed by the SV650 and other later paralell twins.
What a surprise seeing as the SV 650 came out a whole fucking decade later, huh

>>17258859
No, not really.

The engine has known weak spots as it was originally a smaller twin. Not every engine design is the same, and some are more robust and can stand the test of time a bit better. Suzuki's 250cc Vtwin, for example from 1988 till early 2000's. Or Ducati Testastretta twins.

>>17258855
>>looks cool

>>17258812
Those are probably maximum RPM's, not shift points.

>>17259018
this. it's the range of each gear, it looks like. ie, first tops out at 20mph (shift before that obviously)

also you're a fucking idiot for not wiping that shit off before taking a picture

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>>17258830
Because it was technology central at the time. High revving V-twin, single sided alloy swingarm which in Europe had integrated shaft drive like the RC30, also adjustable rear suspension, lightweight alloy handlebar and a few other goodies.

>tfw aiming for a Revere for firstbike

>>17259058
Also the sound is boner fuel compared to all the fourbanger WHIRRRRRRR.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZKQgegnxX8

>>17259018
>>17259035
Thank you, and sorry about the pic quality. That is from the first night when got the bike, just wanted to get the mileage for paperwork and get out of the rain.

>>17259065
sounds like any other Ptwin/boxer

Do you guys ever repack your exhausts? I have a WhiteBrothers E-Series supertrap on my dirtbike and I got stopped by a BLM (calicuck) Ricky Ranger because my bike exceed the decibel limit. Didn't end up getting a ticket but it was either buy a new silencer or take 4 plates off my exhaust. I figured I haven't done it and wondered if it quiets the bike significantly enough to not be bothered

>>17259058
>which in Europe had integrated shaft drive like the RC30
Incorrect dear anon, the model you are thinking of is the NTV 650, which looks similar but is a different beast altogether.

Like you mentioned, shaftdrive, but also the frame is steel, the suspension is more comfort oriented and I believe the engine tuning is different too.

>>17258359
That happened to me and I literally went that afternoon to the DMV and got a new plate. 45 min tops. I don't see the issue

Is the guy who asked the qt from his building out riding here? If so how did it go?
tell us the gory details so we can vicariously enjoy the pleasures of a woman through you or revel in your failure.

>>17259119
look at this Rockefeller having 45mins to throw away like it's nothing

Is the Ducati Monster 900 a good first bike?

>>17259164
696 is better, but it's not bad. They aren't that fast, just know that you're gonna drop it.

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I need a good dual sport. Trail riding and city riding.

>>17259169
Is the 696 more expensive? And I need it to be 40 kW for the stupid test

>>17259190
Cheaper and lighter, it's a better beginner bike imo

>>17259169
>>17259193
How's the reliability on the ducati 696 ?

>>17259202
Bad just like every Ducati

>>17258855
I would totally buy one for hooning if I didn't already have 3 bikes, it sounds pretty bad ass . I need to sell one I think

>>17259186
klr? Gs650? Vstronk? Goldwing with dirt tires? You have a metric ass load of options.

>>17259127
That's me if your talking about the r6 girl.
>she's engaged and thought it would be fun to have a riding buddy.
Got friendzoned hard there.
But I guess I have a hot riding buddy now so I won't complain too much.

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Storm system pissing overhead currently, 3-4 inches of rain expected.

Feels bad man.

>>17259244
Also I forgot to mention, she's a really good rider. I could not keep up at all through the twisties and my bike isn't that much slower than hers.
>felt bad but I was impressed.

>>17259244
>Got friendzoned hard there.
Well, she's engaged. It's not like you had any chance from the start.

Don't forget to film your rides with her.

>>17259244
Rape her and dump her in a ditch

>>17259244
>>17259262
kek get cucked fuc boi!

For real though still a p good deal. At worst you've got a hot riding bud, at best a wingwoman who'll introduce you to her hot friends.

>>17259270
She doesn't wear a ring so I had no idea when I asked her. Super awkward.
I'll grab a cam when my budget allows probably.

>>17258569
Dad is too fat to ride and hates motorcycles

>>17259281
>a wingwoman who'll introduce you to her hot friends.
I can dream. If I'm really lucky maybe they ride too.

>>17259193
I see, thank you mate. I think I've finally found it

>>17259283
>Super awkward.
Not really.

If she wasn't acting weird after it, she didn't even realise anything probably.

did 2000km on a ninja 300 as my first bike

want something a bit bigger, thinking fz07 or a gxr 750

thoughts?

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Been working on my tendies, whatcha think

>>17259262
>make her fiance the cuck
>be her bull
>win life

>>17259334
This desu

>>17259330
Depends how you ride and what you want. The fz is a fun little hoon machine, and also a decent all rounder. (On roads that is). The 750 is obviously a sportbike.
>>17259331
Not bad

>>17259320
Yeah she didn't seem bothered by it. I'm just not the most socially adept person.
>>17259334
>I don't think my dick is bull material tbqhf
Unless average is okay.

>>17259344
I live in metro Vancouver and I'm a university student. Gsxr would be for sexiness and blowing bitches out of the water, but I think fz-07 would be more enjoyable seeing as I'm never doing over 100ks anywhere.

I do like hitting twisties and its one of the more enjoyable things, though I feel like fz07s aren't built for that.

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>>17259331
Bout the same as mine
Nice

>Inb4 another tendie fight

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>>17259262
>>17259334
>As a child you would wait
>And watch from far away.
>But you always knew that you'd be the one
>That work while they all play~

We are living through you anon. Win it for us

>>17259355
>Yeah she didn't seem bothered by it.
Then nothing is wrong and you've got yourself a hot, and sounds like a nice, riding buddy.

>>17259359
The fz-07 can handle curves pretty well actually, as long as you aren't 200+lbs or anything. The newer models have updated suspension which solves that issue too.

Going on a 4+ hour ride to go camping this weekend. This will be my longest continuous trip yet

what do

>>17259382
I mean I can drag my knee on my little 300 and I don't want to give that up because of shit traction on the fz07s

the bike will be my main mode of transportation, as I don't have a car

>>17259385
Ride safe, take plenty of breaks, hydrate, dirty gay camping sex.

>>17259260
Don't be a pussy anon just ride in the rain. I had to ride in the rain to get home yesterday. Wasn't no 3-4incher, but still wasn't fun

>>17259385
Bring water.
>>17259386
I've ridden the fz07 2015 model. You can definitely drag knee on it. I'm not sure why everyone complains about the suspension. It's fine.

>>17259396
alright, is it an appropriate bike to bring to trackday? Should I shell out the extra dosh + insurance for the fz09? (insurance triples to about 150-200 a month)

>>17259330
Instead of the 7 I would look at a 9. That 7 is going to be a lot slower than the gsxr

>>17259406
You're not going to beat anyone is the straights, but a competent rider won't lose much time in the corners. The power jump in the 9 is worth it imho if you can afford it though.

>>17259412
>>17259418
honestly I just want something smooth, comfortable, sexy and enjoyable to ride. I don't wheelie but I'd like to have the option to. I don't race but I like to hit corners and in general improve my skill.

I see that a lot of people are saying the fz07 won't be a big jump up in power from the 300, which was one of my bigger concerns. The 300 has too little power/torque to get me out of bad situations

>>17259385
take breaks

>>17259360
I think you're are a little smaller than mine.
I been trying to lean more, but sometimes I feel like the back ends gonna slip out from under me.
I have scraped my boot, but that was prolly just duck feet.

>>17259385
Bring lube

>>17259426
The 07 is a rather large jump from a 300 dude.

>>17259360
tendies? what tendies?

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Went to the stelvio yesterday, the same day of the giro d'italia stage.

Fell like a retard once again because I had to wait for a to pass at a hairpin and then I was too close to the angle. I don't know why I didn't think to go back and to the left a couple of meters. No scratch again.

>>17259443
His seem a bit new.
But you can just make out the tendie
Unless my eyes are deceiving me.

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>>17259443
forgot pic

>>17259440
almost everywhere I'm reading (not squids, reddit nerds) is telling me that I'm going to get upgrade fever with the fz-07 as well, in my province we have to pay 12% of the vehicles cost in tax which is absolute fucking retardation, so I want a bike that I don't need to upgrade later. The gsxr 750 was the consideration because insurance classes go 0-300, 300-500, 500-750 and 750-1000cc, so with the gsxr 750 being the fastest bike in that class, I can get a good insurance price and not feel the need to upgrade later

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>>17259454
seriously though

>>17259449
Is it cold up there?

>>17259466
idk if it's the tires or the lighting or what, but that looks like 3in of tendies right there.

>>17258622
>Doing any of those
>At all

Know how I can tell you're a fag?

>>17259455

Thought about a gsx-s 750?

>>17259473
its a 2ct tire so its always got 2 tones.

there is a real chicken strip at the corner though but its getting patchy and will prolly disappear soon.

>>17259477
haven't even heard of that bike, there aren't many local listings for them but I'm definitely interested. How does it compare teo the fz07?

>>17259434
I've scraped pegs with the tendies I have, so you're pretty close, I wouldn't say duck feet.
Just practice practice practice, go to an empty parking lot or some other controlled environment so you don't kill yourself

>>17259482
well its not a ptwin for starters and its got 106 bhp.

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>>17259479
>getting patchy
There's quite a bit left.

>>17259360
is that even a sports tire? Seems pretty risky to run on the edge with all those gaps.

>>17259385
watch out for bees
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ilxul1_sIF8

>>17259494
Idk I've never lost traction before, they hold better than you think

>>17259487
bhp? whats the diff between that and hp? And what is ptwin?

Sorry, 2000km but I'm still a beginner with a lot of the jargon.

one thing I should mention is sometimes the ninja 300 had enough torque to kind of push me back and surprise me, is that effect going to be worse on an fz07 or gsxr? I heard that the ninja 300 is very torquey in lower gears so when I rip it I do get surprised (front never feels light or anything, but I have to brace and hold on with my hands for a second)

>>17259498
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x124uV2T_ds

>>17259482
Have you thought about an fz8? Insurance for me was cheaper than the 9 and it offered a more comfy ride than other sport bikes.

bee the size of a fucking golfball hit me in the helmet the other day, narrowly missing going into my open visor and into my god damn eye

how do I prevent this shit? I am so fucking scared of bees know. It was like hitting a fucking bird

>>17259503
>2000km
>but I'm still a beginner

2000km is what you can do within a week, there are people riding 1500+km within 24h. Of course you're a beginner.

>>17259511
close your visor

>>17259508
>>17259508
I did, but its in the same category as fz09 with me. (The insurance cc classes go 500-750 and 750-1000, and the fz8 is 779)

>>17259503
no real difference, bhp usually means the "pure" power by engine alone without generator etc...

ptwin=parallel twin

its 2 cylinders next to each other, a 700cc ptwin makes considerably less power than a 750 inline 4 like the GSX 750.

>>17259482

The gsx-s is a lot closer to the fz-09 than it is the fz-07. Inline 4, 100ish hp though tuned to be slightly more torquey down low compared to a gsxr. Slightly more aggressive seating position than the fz's, though still more upright than a supersport and they're supposedly just as comfortable as the fz's.

The newest ones are supposedly pretty great, tc/abs, and updated suspension and power from last gen. The main complaint I've heard about the previous gen is that people wanted the engine to have more top end like a gsx-r rather than a sporty naked, but otherwise I've mostly heard good about it

>>17259515
Oh that sucks. If you want to cash out a little extra $ get the 9 comes with a A,B,Standard mode. I don't think you'll get tired of that bike for a long time. If no extra money can be spent just go with that gsxr

>>17259530
unfortunately my budget is about 4000 freedombucks (5500 cad)

Anyone have any tips for getting good deals selling and buying used bikes?

I recall one guy here telling me to show up, point out everything wrong, offer some lowball shit and then leave, then wait a bit

>>17259511
>I am so fucking scared of bees know.
Dude, if you hit a bee with your face at that speed the bee is fucking DEAD.

Dead as in cannot sting you, so fucking relax...

>>17259545
what if the stinger is facing toward you

that's a stinger going into your eye at 100mph

>>17259545
I've hit a bee at 75. Got inside my helmet and stung me above my eye. I'm allergic so I ended up looking like swollen bear grylls.

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>>17259535
Get a dual sport
Or a used 650

Unless you are some nigger who wants to go super fast all the time ;)

>>17259511
>bee the size of a fucking golfball hit me in the helmet the other day
You mean a bumblebee? Bumblebees are cute. I wish they let you pet them.

Also, CLOSE YOUR DAMN VISOR

I ride with my visor open, but I'm hidden behind a windscreen the size of an apartment building and normally have my sun visor down so at least my eyes are somewhat protected.

I'm new to the community and see a lot of people with fast bikes and those hidden license plates

do those people never get pulled over? do they always run away from cops b.c they know they wont chase?

what speed of bike do you need at least to even consider that, assuming no helis

>>17259511
>almost went in my open visor
>how do I prevent this

Close your visor, retard. Or leave it open and accept that sometimes you're going to get hit in the face with shit.


>>17259551
This, but at only 45mph and not allergic. Hitting butterflies/moths is honestly worse, they're surprisingly juicy and make a mess.

>>17259389
>>17259396
>>17259433
>>17259435

Will be stopping a couple times for gas/water breaks. Also have a freezable camelbak thing. Will ona tsuyu be fine? I get whiskey dick after drinking though. Should I throw my stand in one of the other cars with all the other gear or roll it around to lube it like a savage?

>>17259498

This is literally my greatest fear. Im terrified as fuck of bees/wasps

>>17259552
Umm you ever watch those police chase videos? Its always blackies on dirt bikes and atvs and whities on sport bikes.

>>17259576
It's so fucking hot here that at stoplights I open it, then when I accelerated I close it. This happened at that critical moment

>>17259535
>>17259515

Find a z750 or a first gen street triple. Should be able to find both in your price range

>>17258622
>having to clean your chain every time it rains
>having to clean your chain every time the road is dirty
>having to clean your chain every 300 miles

Literally wat?

>>17259603
>Im terrified as fuck of bees/wasps

Wasps I get, they are massive cunts that will sting for no reason.
But bees are chill. Remember, they will die when they sting, so they won't just do it for no good reason.

>>17259627
Why would you go with either of those over the fz07?

wanna play a game?
search [your bike] custom
post the most aesthetic

>>17259637
>they will die when they sting, so they won't just do it for no good reason
there are very few types of bee that this is true but yes they generally won't sting for no reason regardless

>>17259637

I know they're relatively harmless but I just see/hear a black and yellow dot in my peripheral vision and I freak out just the same

That said, I'll freak out if I hear flies or other things buzzing by my ear before I see them as well

>>17259572
Pretty much any bike. It's not about speed it's about getting somewhere a car can't go.

Cops near me don't bother with bikes because enough people tun it isn't worth the trouble to them.

>>17259655
do cops even try to pull over hueg bikes with hidden plates?

>>17259646
lets post the worst instead

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSet860jrh0

>>17259666
I'm sure they do but in the all the years i have been driving I've never seen a bike pulled over on the side of the road.

>>17259645

Cheaper, more power, different engine configurations, different looks.

Also keep in mind that insurance rates are not solely based on displacement. If a bike is crashed a lot more(fz-07 is a notorious hoon AND beginner bike) then it's considered higher risk.

Your best bet is to make a list of bikes, take them to your insurance company and see what they say.

okay as per above comments, ninja 300 bro going to move onto a street triple

any tips for what to look for? budgets about 4000usd

>>17259688
>>17259693

yeah I think I'm going to go with the street triple, whats the minimum do you think I could get one for that doesn't need work? (08-12 I guess)

I got pretty scammed buying my ninja 300 because I didn't see any other ads for them, paid about 3200 ameribux

>>17259618
Maybe don't gun it off the line so you're doing 60mph+ before you can spare a hand to close your visor? I can empathize, really, but either your 1st gear is so long you have plenty of time to shut the visor before needing to shift or it's so short that you won't be going appreciably fast for shit hitting you to matter between shifting to 2nd and closing your visor.


>>17259655
>cops being such niggerfaggots that it actually comes full circle and their niggery results in LESS harrassment rather than more

Truly an ironic flavor of paradise.

>>17259699
>whats the minimum do you think I could get one for that doesn't need work? (08-12 I guess)


why do you think a bike from 2002 or so would need work?

>>17259702
no, the guy recommended first generation street triple which is apparently 08-12

>>17259711
That's not old at all honestly. As long as the sprockets/chain are good and the oil has been changed it's probably fine.
Don't buy one that's been crashed obviously.

>>17259693
4000 should get you a speed triple though which is infinitely cooler

>>17259727
I think I want the street triple more

>>17259680
Any thing that has a monster sticker sticker is instant white trash.

>>17259699

Americuck or Canuck?

I got my '09 street triple for $4400 US about a month ago, 7k miles and in perfect condition. There's a couple on my local craigslist in that price range in similar condition, or slightly higher mileage R models(brembo brakes, adjustable suspension versus the standard model) as well.

>>17259727
Sure, if you don't mind being a cuck with a 955i

>>17259740
I'm canadian

i cant afford speed triple insurance anyway (literally $400/month, i just got my license last year)

>>17259740
What is the maximum mileage I should consider, assuming clean title and well cared for, if I want to keep this bike for a while? I heard there are some mileage issues with triumphs

>>17259740
and what in the world would be wrong with a 955 compared to a fucking 600something CC Street Triple?

>>17259740
>implying anyone here knows how to adjust their suspension without ruining everything