[Daily Bike Thread - /dbt/]

>Shaft
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>Chain
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>>17560375
Chain

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>>17560375
Chain

>>17560375
Shaft. If you need a chain your engine isn't big enough.

What's the name of the SAM campground?

>>17560355
>dat
>a hairpin
Lmao the turn has no degrees.

>>17560408
Gaylords.

Anybody else carry their panniers with them always?

>>17560408
Cherohala mountain trails campground

>>17560375
Chain

>>17560355
Anyone have tips for checking if my sprockets are aligned correctly after a chain adjustment? I think it's right but I could be wrong, I used a caliper to measure from the nut thing to the end of the swing arm and it seems to the same, possibly like 1mm off. Assuming it is 1mm off what does that mean?

Sorry if these are dumb questions im NewBike

>>17560508
Motionpro sells a tool for it. Otherwise you can run string from the rear wheel to the front and make sure it's a straight line, which is a bitch.

Alternatively, measure from center of swingarm pivot to rear axle on both sides of swingarm. If it's the same, it's aligned.

>>17560386
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>>17560466
Why chain? Why not belt?
Belts are quieter, less maintenance, cheaper to replace and last longer?
>>17560404
Noted
I'm looking for my first motorcycle and have been looking at the Honda rebel and shadow and the yahama bolt.

>>17560511
Your petcock is probably bad. If it's not gravity fed it's vac operated feed, so if the diaphragm that opens the valve went bad you'll need to replace the petcock or rebuild.

>>17560444
Nope, I put my top box on if I'll be gone all day, It's nice not having to wear a pack for tools/snacks and a drink.

>>17560519
>measure from center of swingarm pivot to rear axle on both sides of swingarm.

Correct.

>>17560546
>Why chain?
Because my bike actually makes power

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>>17560355
Hey dbt, I have a question for you.

I live in Florida and am considering buying a CBR 5-600. How difficult is it to highway ride 200+ miles a day 2-3 days out of the week 1.5 hours each way?

I like to drive to Orlando/Miami at night and then drive home in the morning, but I don't know if I'll be able to manage it on a bike.

>>17560568
>my bike breaks the laws of physics
Get outta here bus rider.

>>17560584
There's a big jump between the 500 and 600.

If you're not doing sporty riding I'd get a touring bike, and if you're interested in more sporty stuff I'd get something like a FJR1300/VFR800 since they're more touring oriented and a bit more comfortable for that distance.

>>17560584
ez as shit. 200 miles is nothing

>>17560600
>>17560601
So conflicted

How many miles do you guys manage before you start to get fatigued? What about long rides at night after hours of physical activity?

I would go do a test run by myself, but no friends.

>>17560404
I know right? I love my vstar 650

>>17560615
I normally do 3 hours before I start to feel sore, but I'm kind of in the minority since most people seem to hate life on something comfy like a gixxer 1000 or fireblade within 30 minutes of riding and I'm on what is probably one of the most uncomfortable bikes in dbt.

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>>17560615
How the fuck do you even get "fatigued" on the highway?
It's not like you're riding a mountain pass hard, your ass will simply get sore, take a break of half an hour walking around a bit and you'll be as good as new.

>>17560615
get a bike with good low and midrange. midsized twins or very big i4 engine. if you're chilling on the highway, wind blast and gear changes are your enemy.

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Hey hey hey dbt! I'm pumped as shit. I traded in my vstar 950 for a fj-09. I feel like I've wasted three years of my life. More comfortable, more power, more features, more fun.

Thank you dbt for bringing me out of the darkness. Though, now I don't know how much time I'll spend on the board.

>>17560649
welcome to the yammie club, my man. enjoy.

Picking up my first bike, a '99 Nighthawk 750, with 10k on the odometer and an old guy as an owner who sounds like he babied it. Asking $2600, wanna offer $2300 as is appropriate or my area, any tips for haggling someone down?
I've read up on inspection checklists and things to note like tires, forks, chain, etc, but am still going in mostly blind by myself.

>>17560584
go for a 600 and above for that type of boring ride
t. also florida rider
>lets fug

>>17560375
Belt because I have no experience with the other two.

>>17560519
Thanks, I was just messing with it and I think I've got it. Ill pick up one of those tools though.

>>17560375
Ridden all 3 order is:

Chain
Shaft
Belt

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My exhaust is starting to blue, idk why some people don't like how it looks.

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Going to pickup a used triumph 955 sprint today. Anything I should be wary of?

what's the best place to do a selfguided motorbike tour? thinking ireland or portugal.

>>17560709
Front brakes can be a little spongey, I've heard sintered bronze pads help.

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Any love for voodoo vintage?

>>17560689
I have that engine!

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>>17560637
What is the most uncomfortable bike on dbt.

>>17560741
I rode an old CBR and my upper back was on fire within 15 minutes. I've done hours and hours on my sport naked with no issues.

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>>17560741
This spine destroying shitbike.

>seat is a mouse pad on fiberglass
>suspension is rock hard
>ergos set up for people with scoliosis
>exhaust cooks ur ass

>>17560660
As long as they don't stop making parts for it, I'll be quite happy.

cv carbs are utter bullshit

>>17560763
wtf there's like five components in them, how can you fuck it up

>>17560751
>exhaust cooks your ass
My sv1000's cylinder points right into my crotch. Dead sperm for days

>>17560772
the tit who owned this bike before me chucked the air box and taped on one of those mushroom air filters without upjetting it

>>17560751
I thought I told you to stop taking pictures with snapchat. That shit doesn't have any detail, it's low res shit with filters.

>>17560689
I like it too

>>17560789
oh fuck that

trying to deal with mods, especially somebody else's half arsed mystery mods, is not worth the effort. How would you tell between mechanical problems or problems with the mods? Or does it just need tuning to suit the mods, etcetera. Fuck that noise.

Also
>installing pod filters in the current year
>wanting less power and more noise

>>17560751
Seconding this. Fuck those ergos.

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Why does my bike randomly jump to like 3K rpm for about 10 mins after a cold start and riding off. Feels like there's a huge discrepancy between the idle with the choke up while I'm putting on my gear and with the choke down and a mile down the road

I have to pull over and twist my idle adjust screw like 3 or 4 times before it's "warmed up" enough to idle normally for the rest of the trip

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>>17560791
fuck off I did when I got a new phone.

also I post most of my memes on snapchat.

>>17560751
>>ergos set up for people with scoliosis
Ha

>>17560741
>>17560751
If my lower back hurts like a bitch, is the forward-leaning position the only culprit? My butt doesn't hurt so I don't want to get a new seat, but maybe it would help cushion blows from the bumps?

>>17560751
Forgot to mention, it also crushes hands between bars and airbox at full lock, and the cat sits right under the right footpeg, so if it's still there your leg catches fire.

>>17560816
For fuck's sake, even phones have been HD for years now, use your camera, I don't want to look at blocky shit.

>>17560841
That pic was taken with my camera though?

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>>17560736

What bike?

Was going to do a three day ride around western Virginia this weekend, but now it looks like rain everyday. Should I say fuck it and ride wet or stay dry and do blue ridge parkway south then north.

>>17560849
>>17560649
15 fj-09

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>>17560649
>>17560875

Sheiiiit, welcome to the club, same bike and same year.

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>>17560812
Dirty carb?

>>17560639
I dont have a windshield, riding 80mph on the freeway wears me the fuck out.

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>>17560387
is that the 18L tank bag you have or the smaller one?

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>>17560404
This 100%

Now i have a question.
How does straight piping affect air/fuel ratio? My collector is rusting out so i'm considering just cutting it off completely, we'll see who's loud then.

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>>17560985
How many miles you got on that thing now? Any unforeseen issues?

>>17561015
I'm guessing the 18L because it holds a lot of shit. The old man that sold me this bike threw it in with it.

Versys 650 a good?
https://omaha.craigslist.org/mcy/d/kawasaki-versys-tiger-strom/6208561736.html
Don't hear much about this bike on /dbt/

>>17561046
>How does straight piping affect air/fuel ratio?
depends on how bad your exhaust was designed, if its just a glass pack with straight through pipe and a perforated liner there shouldn't be much of a difference
>My collector is rusting out so i'm considering just cutting it off completely
If you mean straight individual pipes off the headers, with no merge then that may affect afr and could alter slightly where your engine wants to make power

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>>17560404
>(You)

>>17561090
I wouldn't, it's essentially a wee strom without the aftermarket or absurd reliability, for more money.

>>17561101
>depends on how bad your exhaust was designed, if its just a glass pack with straight through pipe and a perforated liner there shouldn't be much of a difference
Well it's a 4 into two with a collector on the two inner cylinders. Supposedly that's the bottleneck and if you keep the collector in place but remove the baffles from the muffler, the a/fr doesn't change.

>If you mean straight individual pipes off the headers, with no merge then that may affect afr and could alter slightly where your engine wants to make power

That initially was the plan but upon further inspection i've realized that would point the two inner exhausts directly at my back tire and i don't want to melt my new chinko.

Thanks for the info m88.

>>17561046
backpressure, can make it weird at low RPMs.

My baffles are held in by 3 bolts each so if I ever feel like being a hooner I can easily rip em out and sound like a Harley

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>>17560750
>sport naked

Go on....

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>>17561133
>point the two inner exhausts directly at my back tire
get a couple of these

>>17561066
Only 1300, the oil filter was leaking little but I tightened it back up. Probably from me being a little paranoid about overtighting stuff.

Other than no issues at all.

>>17561157

>half helmet
>Aprilia

What

>>17561169
I could but then i have to find snowflake flange gaskets and also the ultimate goal is to do this without having to re-jet. Is it supposed to lean out when you straight pipe it?

>>17561176
probably his girlies hat

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>>17561183
>snowflake flange gaskets
why they don't need gaskets, this one just uses a screw clamp
>>17561183
>Is it supposed to lean out when you straight pipe it?
generally when you improve the engines ability to breath it will need more fuel, but that's assuming the exhaust it what is holding the bike back. The difference may not be much though, since it will vary machine to machine there is no definitive way to know on your bike without seeing what other people have done already.

>>17561183
Usually yes, youre gonna move more air with a straight pipe, more air more fuel.

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>>17561233
>since it will vary machine to machine there is no definitive way to know on your bike without seeing what other people have done already.
Fair enough, this bike has seen 7 owners so i have no clue how it's jetted to begin with.

>>17561237
more fuel more power

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Are there any alternatives to the expensive roadcrafter suit?
>tfw commute thru winter
>poor end-of-trip facilities at work
>currently have to choose between protection and convenience
>want a waterproof and safe onesie
>roadcrafters cost $1000++

Anything else? I just want something I can throw over the top of my clothes that will actually offer some protection.

>grow up dreaming of riding bikes
>poorfag family so never could
>finally get my hands on a dirt bike
>happiness
>ride like a hooligan till I hit 19
>swap to sports bikes
>ride like a hooligan till I hit 28
>bike friend gets hit by a teenager on her phone
>bike friend paralyzed from nips down
>bike friend acts like he's ok with this
>'least I'm alive anon'
>6 months pass
>paralyzed friend is left by his cunt of a wife, taking their kid with them
>I go round every time he has the kid over so I can help
>paralyzed friend asks me to play soccer with his kid
>paralyzed friend asks me to teach his kid how to ride a bycicle
>paralyzed friend confesses he's planning to kill himself
>paralyzed friend asks me to watch over his kid as he grows
>sell my bikes
>sell my gear

How old were you when you decided an hour of fun every day isn't worth the consiquence when you're inevitably hit by a drunk/dumbass/phone user??

I'll never ride again. Not worth it anons...

>still lurk here so I can relive the feels from you faggots

>>17561264
well you pretty much get good or cheap
and cheap gear sucks dick.
look at adv/touring gear in two piece suits too, theyll keep you comfy and dry just fine

>>17561281
Damn son, if I were your paralyzed friend I'd have asked you to kill me if I didn't have kids.

>>17561281
get off the streets and get in the trails. mitigate your risk like a proper human.
>tfw lost a friend just earlier this year and still not sure exactly what led up to the crash

>>17561281
I probably will once I have a reason to really not want to die like having a family, also, adopt his kid anon

>>17561157
It actually is a tuono, stop stalking me

>>17561294
I think he was leading the conversation in that direction but I didn't let him get near the subject
>I could never kill myself anon, no matter the situation
>I could never do that to my family anon
>I could never do that to my friends anon
>I don't understand how people ask for help with that sometimes anon

Not sure if that made me a dick or not... but I couldn't even have the conversation. He's like a brother.

I've sworn I won't tell anyone (you faggots don't count) because he dosnt want people trying to stop him. Besides, after he asked me to look over his kid, it was pretty clear there's no changing his mind. I just hope he goes painlessly at this point.

>>17561302
I tried, still had a KTM300 at the time, but I just couldn't enjoy it anymore.

Before I'd look at anything like a challenge, and the fun was beating it. Now all I can see is the multiple ways I could end up just like him...

I get my kicks from a foxbody mustang I'm working on these days. It's not as fun, at all, I don't think anything will be... but it won't paralize me as easily and it gives me a much bigger engine/body to tool around on doing things I don't rly need to do for my time killing.

>>17560860
Ride in the rain pussy

>>17561302
Forgot to add, sorry about your friend... I couldn't imagine not even knowing what went wrong, just having that big question mark hanging forever... fuck dude

>>17561316
Yeah, I want kids one day, I want to be able to grow old with them. That was a big part of stopping. It just never hit home till it happened to him.

I'd adopt that little ball of energy in a heartbeat, but his ex is a grade A cunt, never got on with her, no idea what he saw in her, but he loved her so I stood by his choice.

She treats the poor little guy like a fashion accessory. She'll never give him up. She'd have to actually get a job and explain why she's a deadbeat if she did...

>>17561338
>I get my kicks from a foxbody
arguably thats just as dangerous
>tfw also lost a family member in a foxbody
granted not much will hold up to a full grown elk

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>>17560649
You look like Luke from Linus Tech Tips. Are you Jewish too?

Nice bike though senpai, I'm jealous

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>>17561338
Anon, get an old PS2 and a copy of Tourist Trophy. It's the greatest motorcycle game out there.

It might just help with the feels.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk26QVQzVMo

Sorry about your friend btw.

>>17561363
yeah its shit, we can only assume someone rolled through out of the side street without looking like people often do right there and he tried to evade and caught a glancing hit on a tree in the median.
so many things could have been slgutly different and he'd still be here, just a lot of variables that lined up just wrong

>>17561282
I actually used two piece leathers as a two piece commuting suit for a while.

The fit was too tight to wear over clothes, I had to remove my work boots to put it on, and it was a bitch to put on and take off with it all zipped together.

Meanwhile:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sfxdPWBPc8

Alright guys, im planing on buying a new bike. Should I buy the daytona 675r, or the ninja zx'10r.

>>17561399
get textiles m8
my kathmandu suit takes about 2 min to suit up properly over boots and clothes and about 45 seconds to pull it all off

>>17561364
It's really not as dangerous anon, not saying it's safe, but I'll walk away from minor collisions and most serious ones. That can't be said for people on bikes where even a 15mph shunting at the lights might fuck you up for life...

It gives me my speed fix (barely, honestly growing bored of straight line speed without the thrill of two wheels), and it sure as fuck gives me my hooligan fix. I'm one of those assholes tearing up parking lots and industrial estates watching my money turn into smoke and tire marks... again, not as fun but it'll do.

Sorry about your relative anon, when I lived in Ohio I nailed a deer in my old POS winter beater dodge stratus. Wasn't even going fast and it fuckin totaled the car... can't even imagine what an elk would do

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>>17561392
Those feels anon.

>>17561406
What are you coming from?

>>17561436
PCX 125

>>17561441
zx10r, the 675 is a meme bike from people who never rode a liter

>>17561409
I've been looking at 1 and 2 piece textile suits. My issue is with the design of the suits. It seems like every textile gear designer just smashes out the maximum amount of pockets, zips, buckles, studs, inner zips, and buttons possible with every suit.

I'm like bruh I carry my gear in a top box I don't need a billion zips. Give me something quick to put on and take off, and make it durable. That's all I ask.

>>17561423
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>>17561281

Get out of here globalists we won't fall for your subconscious conditioning schemes

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>>17561281
Multiple friends dead or severely hurt from riding
>crashed my old 600 and had to learn how to use my right arm again
>RIP friends
>Still ride

>>17561457
the fuck you on about?
i havent stopped riding and wont until im too crippled/old to get on a bike


>>17561459
risk/reward
id rather die doing something i enjoy than watch all the fun pass me by for the rest of my life.
i also dont have kids and dont intend on it so im not risking others wellbeing

>>17561457
Wish it was a scheme anon, then I wouldn't be drinking heavily just to sleep wondering if he's gonna be alive tomorrow.

>>17561459
Damn anon, I've had a few small accidents but never anything that wrecked the bike and caused me to be in physio/rehab.

Was the crash your fault?? That's what got me, the dudes a better rider than I ever was, and it was some dumbass bitch on her phone that got him...

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>>17561367
fun bike, needs more fast

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>>17561476
I almost typed out the same thing. I am in no hurry to die but I want to live. really live...and I love riding so I continue to to this day.

>>17561406
Daytona

>>17561406
Why the zx10r? It's like the worst liter

>>17561511
I used to think the same thing, but seeing it happen? Nah...

All the power to you guys for not pussong out like me

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>>17561481
The picture I posted was from one of my best friends // gsxr 750 after he almost died on it (picture taken at bldg they brought it to after scraping it off the pavement)...he had to be flight-for-life'd to a specialist hospital and sustained brain damage which changed his personality...he was a different person afterwards and has since passed away from an overdose as a side effect from his new personality which made him impulsive/mood swing/kinda crazy The 600 I crashed was my own fault, and I felt it was important to be honest with myself on why I crashed and not bullshit myself about how it happened. Wrung out first gear and grabbed too much brake on cold tires/cold street. I was an idiot plain and simple and because of that it snapped a piece of my upper arm bone off (still in there in the muscle somewhere) and dislocated my arm/cut off blood flow. By the time I got to the hospital my arm was green/white/blueish and hanging a good maybe three inches longer than my other arm. I was in physical therapy for a little over 3 months learning to use my arm again. I have permanent loss of range to some extent and it will never get any better. I have to stretch my arm/shoulder out often to help maintain the range I currently have. Did it suck? yeah. Does it suck I lost range of movement? Yeah. Do I still ride...of course.

RIP Misko I will see you again brother

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>>17561588
Sorry to hear. Frontal lobe damage can cause this. Basically turns you into,an average hindbrain nigger.

>>17561558
You must smoke crack to think that. The 4th and 5th Gen ZX-10R are great bikes...10R went euro-4 compliant before the others but still make great power with minimal mods. They are mopping the floor with the others in WSBK. The new 10RR is a badass mofo. To be fair the others have stepped up their game but the new cbr is still down on power, the R1 is still playing catch-up same with the suzi...and yes the ape and the bimmer are good too.

>>17560649
Good choice!

>>17561588
Holy shit anon. Im sorry about your friend.

And I admire your choice to keep riding.

My the gods of the twisties forever look over you!

>>17561559
Hey man you do what you feel you have to do. I won't hate on you for that decision, I have a decent amount of friends who quit riding after so many friends were severely hurt or killed. Do what you gotta do.

>>17560661
Make him a reasonable offer with cash and be serious about it. If he doesn't budge, be ready to pay his asking price. These are a good reliable bike. Smooth and creamy.

>>17561281
It's not inevitable, the extreme vast majority never get paralyzed or killed on their bike.

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>tfw no rich, throbbing twin
>tfw no wind protection
>tfw weekly chain maintenance
>tfw valves buried under perimeter frame
>tfw no guzzi

>>17561601
I'd like to see the father, because the mom isn't bad looking, she's got a better jawline than me tho.

But still shouldn't produce a fucked up morrowind looking baby like that.

>>17561601
Yeah he was super impulsive after the crash and rehabilitation. I held a benefit for him and we raised some decent money to help him but he was literally crazy after the wreck. He died from an overdose from that crazy/impulsive/aggressive attitude. I know who he was with and who should have been looking out for him but they let him basically kill himself and just sat there and watched him do it. To this day I swear to God if I run into a couple of these guys shits going to get real. I still can't talk to his family...I don't know what to say or how to approach them. fuck...these feels

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>>17561617
ty anon. Ok I am done talking about this

>>17561281
Sorry. Hard tragedy. But...watch YouTube. Many people ride like shut and ride through traffic like they are in a car. On a bike you need to act like you are a pedestrian. Most if not all traffic motorcycle accidents are avoidable by being extremely defensive, proactive and stay in safe spots. Like a pedestrian. Is that guy going to pull out in front of you? Always. Is that bitch going to turn into you? Always. Be like a pedestrian. As far as other types of crashes, don't ride like a vape king. If you do, go to a track.

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>>17561633
Speaking of Guzzis, race biek habbening. We've got most of the parts, this engine and trans are just empty cases so I could mock up rearsets, exhaust mounts and shit like that. Stole the rear shocks off a 1000SP in the shop, fronts will need to be rebuilt.

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should I buy a running '70s Kawasaki F7 for $400 pic related

>>17561656
The 'father' is a nigger anon

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>no gf yet

At least tasty food will ride with me

>>17561711
Wow

What model is that and what sort of racing?

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>>17561777
>yfw you realise all sidecarists are filthy darksiders

>>17561780
V7 Sport, it's for the AHRMA 750 Sportsman class

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>>17561788
2 wheelers are eternally and forever BTFO by sidecars

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Any Hornet riders?

>>17561436
Ninja 500r

>>17561832
But I don't have money to keep buying bikes. So my next bike I wanna keep

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So, ghetto-rigging my $900 shitbike.
I ran ~500 miles last weekend, and the way down the mountain vibrated my muffler off. About a quarter down the cone.
I looked up the price of a single side, it's 248+shipping.
Alternatively, webike sells a 2-1 full system for ¥20,825, roughly $250 if currency stays stable.


However, I literally bought this bike because it was cheap and efficient. There are other things I like about it, but I was going to replace it at the next thaw anyways.
My third idea is just wrapping the crack in exhaust tape. I think that's $35.
So, /dbt/, any experience with exhaust tape? Would it survive a summer, then winter attached to a p-twin? Other options?

>>17561750
There craptastic, but two strokes are fun, even crappy ones.

>>17561832
>>17561842
Went from a ninja 500 to gsx-r750, it was amazing. I'd get a zx-10r because I don't even consider non-japanese bikes but that's just me.

>>17561810
leading link front ends are god tier

I would buy a ural if they were good quality

>>17561157
T U
U

>>17561849
Only reason im considering the daytona is because insurance is much cheeper

>>17561843
Exhaust tape is trash, just find someone to weld it.

>>17561843
I've used it on cars and it does the trick. Your other alternatives would be:
>getting it welded (may crack again)
>nig rig something from a motorcycle wrecker

Consider adding rubber insulation to prevent the problem reoccuring later

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>>17561843
Without running out for pictures, it's a perfect-part crack right before the passenger peg. Came completely off, so one side is probably running lean right now.
I think I've only covered about 350 since the crack, though. Hopefully won't throw it off too much.

Have an itabaiku for your trouble.

>>17561281
I fucking wish I could get killed desu.

>>17561843
post crack?
chances are a welder can fix it for about $30

>>17561873
>>17561869
I know a good gram/gramps shop. Maybe I'll see what they'd charge.

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>>17561850
Get a used one with like 10k on it. Any issues should be worked out by then. I've put 4500km on mine this year, odometer is at 16,500 now. Runs great, no issues so far other than an oil leak right off the bat on the final drive, most likely from the previous owner not tightening the bolts enough, and now the left card has developed a small gas leak out the bottom of the bowl. Just waiting on some replacement stainless steel screws and new fuel line/filters so I can get everything done at once.

>my biggest mistake was riding it all winter
the salt did it no favors

>>17561897
Iktf

Don't want to kill myself, just don't want to be alive.

lads...an idea

>honda jams the africa twin motor in a slightly larger new rebel frame

think about it...

>>17561917
>honda
Stopped reading there

>>17561928
probably cuz you dont know how

>>17561917
I had a similar thought, but about that engine going on a manual NM4 or a possible CB1000F.

>>17561937
it seems like the perfect modular platform engine but idk.

honda needs to take a look at yamaha

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>>17561917
There is an even better idea for Africa twins

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>>17561898
Carnage.
I didn't think the vibration was bad at all, but that's coming off a 149cc curry tractor.
>>17561917
Better: Redo the VFR for anniversary, except this time resurrect the Magna and Sabre too.

>>17561990
>dirt styling

vomit.gif

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>>17561990
imo only worth it if they can string out that engine more, its pretty docile on road

>>17561910
I would, but...

http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/why-you-should-not-buy-a-ural-motorcycle.794963/

FYI

there's documentaries on all the major manufacturers on youtube. search "twist the throttle (muh baiku brand)"

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>>17562016
Honda Soichiro was a fucking G. Doesn't do him justice.

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https://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/mcy/d/honda-xrr-supermoto/6225745860.html

Fuck this looks so aesthetic, but I have a feeling a 32-34 year old dirt bike is going to be a horrible idea (parts availability, reliability, and performance compared to newer bikes)

Anyone have any experience with XR350Rs?

>>17561990
Hey, Honda, we want a CRF1000L supermoto!

Oh, you do? Say no more. :^)

>240kg bike with electronics, combined braking, DCT only.

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>>17562011
Literally every issue would be nonexistent by buying a moderately used bike
>not paying NEW bike price
>any major issues would have been ironed out under warranty in the first few years
Buy a 2007 or newer. Mine is an 06, the gearbox got an upgrade in 07. You can get one for like $5,000. Article is from a guy who doesn't even own one, he is just buttmad that his crotch rocket doesn't get attention from anyone other than a few bros

can someone explain to me why the sv650 is a good beginners bike? Its fast as fug, Im pretty new to bikes and pretty retarded so be gentle.

>>17562157
Realitively inexpensive, upright riding position, plenty of power.

>>17562157
It's not too fast, power is manageable, and easy to ride.

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>>17562157
Because Suzukiphiles are conditioned to eat shit early.

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>>17562157
>forgiving handling
>relatively lightweight
>smooth throttle response for easy low speed work and mid corner adjustments
>plenty of power for any lardass scenario without being ridiculous
>cheap to buy, cheap to run, widely available parts and dealer network
>standard ergonomics a best for learners
>japanese reliability

What's not to like?

Johnny?

>>17562197
Accessing those spark plugs is gonna be a bitch
Accessing those valves is gonna be a bitch
Accessing those vacuum nipples for throttle sync is gonna be a bitch

That's a bitch ass bike if you ask me

>>17562226
That's every jap street bike though

>>17562226
How? Seems like you could reach the rear valve cover/spark plug by just removing the seat, and access the front valve cover/spark plug by just dropping the radiator.
>throttle sync
That's not something anyone expects to ever do in the first 10 years after it's made.

>>17562226
>remove tank&seat
>remove radiator

thats like 20 minutes work

>>17562239
>just
You made me feel a lot better about how easy my bike is to work on. I didn't have to do like any of that for my valves, just propped the tank.

>new helmet is borderline too snug
>a little more snug than my old one when it was new
>old one is too loose now though

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i have like 10 people ask me everyday if my z125 is a real bike.... what makes a bike a real bike?

>reduce quality
>reduce size
>reduce bitrate
>reduce frames
>still too big
>repeat

fuck I hate making webms

>>>/wsg/1786464

>>17562281
Anything under 301cc is a scooter in my books

>>17562295
I was expecting something boring but not that boring.

>>17562295
why did you even make that

>>17562295
>
what's the point of the mirrors? just to be legal?

>>17562324
best view
couldn't see shit until I extended them
been meaning to paint

>>17562315
>>17562319
I thot dbt was all about boring webms

>>17562213
this is johnny

>>17560584
That turnpike drive is boring as shit. Even on a baiku.

>>17562373
>>17560584
every drive anywhere in florida is boring as shit

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>>17562002

Honda has already said it's going to use the motor for different applications, at least the basic architecture.

I am sure they can tune it and change it up, but I agree. There are times it gets super boring and I forget it's 998cc because it doesn't feel like it. Then I remember it will probably go for ever and run on piss, so I can't get mad.

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>>17562037

fixed

>>17562424
kittitas anon?

>>17562361
Prove it. What brand of bike is your blue Kawasaki and what color is it?

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>>17562442
Yup

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FUCK THIS HORRIBLE ASS WINDSCREEN RATTLE

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>>17562451
i sent you(at least i assume it was you) a request on FB, your pics showed up on my feed there. might be in your neck of the woods riding sat.

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>>17561999
Pls bring back magna. Parts are getting fucking hard to find.

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>>17562459
>motorcycle
>having a windscreen

you know it wouldn't rattle if you just removed it and put it in the recycle bin

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>>17562002
Honda needs a triple

>>17562468
Initial S P?

California Riders report in please
I'm looking to get my permit soon for muh bike
How hard is the test? I've been studying the handbook.
I don't have my car license either so this might be an even dumber question but will there be any other tests I have to take?
Thanks folks

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>>17562486
yep

>>17562492
>>17562486
>>17562468
just fuck already

>>17562490
You need your car license first you cunt

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>>17562499
We are gonna now. Thanks.


>>17562492
Added you, feel free to message me. I just got back into town. Roughly 4000 miles. I go to work Thursday thru Saturday and leave for Idaho Sunday, but we will make something work.

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>>17562239
>That's not something anyone expects to ever do in the first 10 years after it's made.

That's something you do 10 times in the first 10 years

>>17562490
it's simple just show up and you'll pass. I mean you've ridden a bicycle right? same thing. exact same thing.

>>17562492
I may be going to i90 motorsports tomorrow if they got tires. I destroyed my MEFOs. Is that your neck of the woods?

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Wish Honda would make a v5 road bike

>>17562513
Is that an E07 front?

>>17562513
sounds good, im planning on riding out of cle elum to get into taneum on the small bikes, but plans may change.

>>17562521
yeah they have shit for selection right now, i think a karoo rear was the only non street tire that they had to fit and it was $265
might call ride in woodinville, they usually have a decent stockpile on hand

>>17562521
how much do you get to really ride in seattle?

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>>17562521
also try cyclegear in auburn, they had a bunch of tires on the shelf when i grabbed my 606 a couple weeks ago

>>17562536
riding in seattle is only fun when traffic isnt shit, which is like 4am other than that its shit

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>>17562536
All year if you aren't a pussy

>>17562550
I ride all year round in Denver faggot. what I don't do is ride when it's WET at all, if I can help it.

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>>17562536
Well I live here and not in seattle. >>17562529
MEFO super explorers.

>>17562532
I will call. I will also look at Owens in Yakima.


Any ideas on different tires to try? The rear Super Explorer rocked. I still have 2000 miles of life (estimated) on them and they gripped well and could do 80mph no problem for hours. Front not so much, no grip, wore quick and very odd.

>>17562552
You are a giant pussy

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>>17562552
Riding in the wet ain't so bad anon. If you have the right gear

>>17562552
>i don't ride when it's wet

That's called being a massive pussy.

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Has anyone on here added hard luggage to their bike? I'm weighing up whether it's worthwhile.

pros:
>ultra easy to use
>you can put luggage on almost any bike you want
>keeps your shit clean and dry
>the most private and secure storage available for bikes

cons:
>probably $1000 for a set of cases and racks
>only provides a fixed amount of space
>doesn't look as integrated as a bike with factory bags
>???

>>17562509
Not here I don't

>>17562518
Alright, Ill call the DMV tomorrow and see what's up and of course I've ridden a bicycle

>>17562559
>>17562563
>>17562565
well it's a good thing I almost never have to then

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>>17562568
Saddle...

Mosko-moto.

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>>17562556
yeah the e07 front sketched me out on the dr650 too
im going to try some tractionators next, money allowing. ive heard good things about some of goldentyres stuff. and for the money my shinko 805 was a fantastic rear tire, about 6k on it and its about time to get it swapped out.

ive been pretty happy with a karoo3 on the front, did really well except in soft sand when it would follow every rut. still has a few thousand miles left on it but it is cupping a bit from the trip to maob and back

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>>17562556
It looks pretty much identical to the E07 front which I've heard similar things about. I got an E07 Dakar to put on the rear of my tire and an IRC TR8 front that I will probably like but hate the wear.

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>>17562568
>>17562577

Get to your destination, in my case one of the nights i stayed at a motel and didn't camp. I could get it off the bike in less 3 minutes and back on the bike in 5 the next morning.

80 liters of storage space, I use the top roll to stuff more shit in like blankets and other stuff.

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>>17560387

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>>17562577
>>17562587
I rocked this dr650 with wolfmans for like a year. I am never going back to soft luggage.
>having to undo two buckles and a roll top to grab one thing out
>inside of the bags is never quite clean
>if you drop the bike your stuff takes the brunt of the impact
>bags flop around no matter how tight you do them up
>straps and cords flutter around in the breeze

Second-to-last exam of all time today, last shitty one ever. Drink and socialize afterwards or ride baiku?

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>>17562602
There is always compromise but those bags look and the Giant Loops are literal shit versus what Mosko-moto have done.

>>17561281
>don't live in a shit country where people can actually drive
>ride defensively so can avoid those few drunks and idiots that are around
>don't have a wife
>don't have a kid
>pay disability insurance so get mad dosh when I shrek myself
I think I'll be fine.

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>>17562612
Map pocket and storage space outside of dry bags, the map pocket is water proof. I store chargers, batteries, cash and garage door opener in there. Two buckles, flip it over and you have access.

>>17562568
no, i own a car for transporting shit.

>>17560584
If you wanna get floored by some Haitian in a shitty Nissan pickup go for it

>>17560649
>vstar 950
how much did you get for the vstar?

>>17561281
>How old were you when you decided an hour of fun every day isn't worth the consiquence when you're inevitably hit by a drunk/dumbass/phone user??

Never, it's the reason I'm still alive. I've met lots of great people and made many friends because of riding.
I've lost a friend already and that didn't stop me.

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>>17560408
None because SAM isn't ever going to happen.

>>17562624
So on a bike holiday you bring your car?

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>>17562639
>mfw drobe will wake up sunday and see SAM is a success

>>17562568

I'm >>17562596 and having added 3 bags (two at first, then the top one later) I can tell you for example this givi monokey system has been great, but they do get dirty inside as well.

My siggestion is to get a set of hard bags with the soft inner bag/liner type thingies. Those will save your clothes and other stuff you have in there from dust/sand.

Also, hard bags are so easy to take off and put back it's ridiculous. But, I've also gone on a 5000 km trip with just soft bags (a sports bag on the passenger seat and a large tank bag) and it really wasn't a big deal packing or unpacking every day. Use some packingcubes and/or smaller packing bags inside your soft bags to organize stuff and to make it easier to pack-unpack daily.

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>>17562568
I debated it but for me, it's not worth it.
>high mass leads to light front end and shitty handling
>high mass makes bike go slow
(this one might not be an issue if your engine is big enough)
>if you crash and fuck it up, need new set (expensive)
>possibly even need new mounting rack (expensive)
Personally I prefer having a watertight luggage roll on the rack, maybe my backpack on the rear seat. If I need even more space than that, either a tank bag if I plan on filtering, or saddlebags if I need shitloads of space and don't plan on filtering.

>>17562646
>mfw I will wake up on Sunday

https://youtu.be/2hos53T2kaI

>tfw no 1090 Adventure R

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>>17562596
>>17562654
Nice zr7s by the way, they are an underrated bike. Dust gets in to monokey bags? That's pretty shit considering the price they charge for them. I've done soft bags on the DR and backpacks strapped to seats before that. But I'm just sick of fucking around with them, they need constant attention and fiddling. If they made simple and secure soft bags I'd consider them.

>>17562612
>>17562623
The big U shape bags are probably the best of the soft luggage. My issue is that one size fits all = one size fits none, so they're never tremendously secure. Plus the aforementioned strap/buckle/adjustment admin that plagues soft luggage.

>>17562656
Well the high mass/bulk is a given if you are taking a lot of luggage on a trip. The question is how do you package it in a way that makes sense.

I do take exception to the cost though, what the fuck. $200 for racks made out of ultra basic tubing, $300 for mass produced plastic boxes. They must be making huge margins or sell tiny, inefficient volumes.

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>>17562678
offroading looks like a shit ton of fun on a bike that isnt yours and if you dump it you can run away from the person and never owe any money...


but if i has a $10,000...? bike i dont think i would want to do that kind of crazy shit with it

i guess it feels bad to be poor

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then:
>sports tourers are most pointless category of bike
>lardass weight
>fragile fairings
>old man reliving his youth in a neutered package
>pointless doodads

now:
>sports tourer the most based class of bike
>can lean
>fast
>can pillion
>comfy over long distance
>fuel gauge and centerstand handy as fuck
>generally built to last
>mature owners = excellent used bikes available

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>>17562709
Why is the F800S so fucking ugly

I hate half-fairings

>>17562709
Jack of all trades, master of none. They can do about anything okayish but don't really excel at anything.

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https://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/mcy/d/honda-xrr-supermoto/6225745860.html

it looks so fucking cool someone talk me out of buying a 32 year old dirtbike when i can barely maintain a 18 year old sv650

Really close to going and throwing down for the monster 797, any reason not to?

>>17562851
As long as you're fine with the maintenance not really.

>>17562823
But that's the great thing, they're good enough at everything except offroading to be fun in any scenario. Perfect for people who aren't made of money and can't afford or don't want to own 6 different bikes. Jack of all trades is only a bad thing if it means "mediocre at everything"; sports tourers are better than mediocre for everything.

>>17562859
>sports tourers are better than mediocre for everything.
Ehhh that's debatable. I liked mine, it was a great bike but when I switched to a more sport oriented bike the difference was huge.

I found a place that sells milk crates for $3
How many should I buy?

>>17562875
349

>>17562050
I have experience with an 88 xr600. I'm not sure about the 350s, but the 600 went virtually unchanged from 92 on. Even before then, they were pretty close to what they became. 80s Honda was pretty fucking solid and the xrs were really popular do they still support the bikes and there are plenty of parts bikes out there.

>>17562876
Why so many!

>>17562879
how often do you find $3 milk crates? You gotta flip them.

>>17562879
how much wax do you collect?

>>17562875
You can get them for free though. I went to my local grocery store and asked for some. They tried to load me up with like 15 but I just took 4.

>>17562888
Don't listen to him or his trips anon he's on his way right now to snap up those firesale priced milk crates

>>17562888
This, lots of places keep them outside for pickup, just ride by and swipe one real quick. Nobody would care anyways.

>>17560355
Hairpins are tough

>>17562841
A drz400sm is a much better bike and not more more money.

>>17561281
Sounds worth it to me.

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MUH DICK

>Yamaha not planning to offer it in Europe

RRRREEEEEEEEEE

>>17563097
Just wait for the new hybrid, automatic, selfdriving goldwing

>>17563097
That's the air cooled cruiser they announced this year, right?

>>17563097
wouldn't you just get a car. It can get similar fuel, can't lane split, can't do wheelies, can't go offroad, can't park anywhere.
It's all the worst things of a motorbike and the worst things of a car.

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scooter/moped anons?

>>17561281
If I were worried about becoming paralyzed, I wouldn't drive a car either. The 'your bike's gonna kill you' meme needs to die.

If you're afraid of riding, you should also be afraid of driving.

>>17563189
I have a Aprilia SR50 Ditech
>dat direct injection 2stroke

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>>17563201
Had a ruckus, sold it for a yamaha SR400, hated it and sold it for another ruckus

>>17560649
Nice. I'm thinking about trading my FZ-07 for an FJ-09. The 07 is just a little small for me and on long trips it sucks.

How are you liking the FJ? Are there any significant model updates planned in the next couple years?

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>>17561281
>inevitably hit by a drunk/dumbass/phone user

>>17560546
Chain is a more efficient method of power delivery
>if you want a low maintence low fuel consumption get a scooter

>if you want to ride cause you think its cool then ride a turbo-busa into a wall at top speed, chicks dig scars

>>17562866
Yeah, but can you go on camping trips and long distance rides (1,000 plus miles) comfortably on your more sport oriented bike?

Chain running in a sealed case is the best. Lasts forever and is very efficient because it doesn't get dirty. Optionally can be in a oil bath.

Prove me wrong

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>Chinese kid here on scholarship decides he wants to ride
>spends hours in the shop swapping arai helmets because he can't comprehend what a snug helmet is and what a pressure point is
>finally decides on a quantum x because lol that headshape
>gets ninja 650 for first bike
>comes in the shop yesterday for a ram mount
>has a brand new zx14
>literally one month of riding and that fucking idiot gets a zx14
>mfw

>>17563361
I might also add that the reason he went with the zx14 is because the H2 was "too much money"

>>17563361
The Chinese money is insane. So many beautiful bikes for sale from the university campuses with like 200km on them.

R1M's, Panigales, RSV4's, etc. Even saw an H2 for sale.

>>17563361
>>17563388
Only the chinks could be worse than the ameritards.

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>>17563097
I didn't realise we had 60 year olds on /o/

>>17563396
My gf used to work at a fishing lodge, the Chinese would come and buy brand new top of the line waders, rods, reels, tackle, and just leave it all there when they left. She got to keep a bunch of it and sell it.

Also the Germans would get in fist fights over fishing spots.

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What's with this asymmetrical headlight meme? Having only one light illuminated just looks odd to me. Am I the only one?

Wouldn't it make more sense to just have 2x dual beam headlights so both headlights are always on?

>>17563436
yes this annoys me but i understand it, one light is for low beam, both are for high beam, lowers manufacturing costs

>>17563436
Also, on a side note, why the fuck does Yamaha insist on putting those little floppy rubber turn signals on all their bikes? Even the FJ-09 which costs $11000 has these cheap-o floppy plastic turn signals.

>>17563443
so when you drop the bike you dont break the turn signals

>>17563436
>>17563439
It's a safety thing

Two points of light looks like a car really far away, so people are more likely to pull out of sidestreets thinking they have time.

>>17563097
That's lovely and all, anon, but even Yamaha itself has bikes I'd find more suitable for touring.

Stuff like the FJ 09 or a Super Tenere would work better for just about everyone IMO.

Anyway, other than the air-cooled engine and brand loyalty is there any other reason as to why somebody would choose this over a Goldwing or a K1200GT/K1600GT?

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>tfw SAM tomorrow
H
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P
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>>17563468
>inb4 2 people show up

convince me why i shouldn't sell my bike

>>17563436
I have 2x high beams and 2x low beams plus running lights on my bike.

So 3 lights total each side. Not asymmetrical and looks good.

>>17563477
There are people coming from Canada, I think more than 2 will make the trip ;)

>>17563492
That's reason enough not to go

>t. a leaf

>>17563487
What bike?

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>>17563492
I can't go anymore sadly, boss needs me in for work

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>>17560584
Buy a good seat/cushion. Your ass will thank you. Enjoy going 90+ mph with the cops usually leaving you alone as long as you aren't weaving like an asshole.

Pic is my 900 and it's done the Ocala to Miami run fine.

>>17563531
:(

>>17563352
in what world is a complex and continuous moving part with hundreds of moving compenents moving through a viscous more efficient than anything else
>>17563361
just handling a bike isn't that hard
and if he's short shifting and not leaning much, or grabbing throttle in corners you can ride pretty much any 4 stroke especially 4 cylinders with their smooth power
he'll probably be picking up some bad habits though

>>17563436
single beam headlights are more reliable and cheaper and >>17563461 makes a lot of sense

>>17563478
if you're not having fun with it then sure, sell it and try something different/better
on the other hand if you've owned it a while and had no problems, you probably hold a reliable unit which you know part of its maintenance history.

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>buy bike
>supposed to pick it up today
>got tax and insurance all sorted and paid
>phone them up and tell them I am on my way
>oh sorry there's a problem with the final transmission we can refund you though

What do you guys think of the Yamaha Bolt R-Spec?

Where do I find the power for Yamaha bikes? They don't feature torque or horsepower on their website for any of their bikes.

>>17563569
>>oh sorry there's a problem with the final transmission we can refund you though
The fuck is a final transmission?

>>17563579
a chain/belt/shaft.

>>17563569
just flintstone it around

>>17563575
It's a tryhard jarley

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>>17563531
>>17563468
>implying SAM will actually happen

>>17563575
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=yamaha+bolt+specs

>>17563595
So you'd rather have a Harley?

>>17563608
I don't see power listed anywhere on the first page of results.

>>17563506
tuono

I am a young rider with no interest in a sports bike or even sports tourer is there something wrong with me?

>>17563620
I'm 25 and I don't have any interest whatsoever in supersports like the R1 or R6. Though the FJ-09 sport-tourer does interest me.

What bikes are you into anon?

>>17563609
Neither

But imitation ricer shit is just the worst

>>17563622
muscle bikes.