/dbt/ cruiser edition >Motorcycle Crashes >Motorcycle

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>tfw this will be mine within a few weeks.

just need to sell of my SV 650 for a halfway decent price and I'm set.

>>17690925
get it, it whoolies pretty good

>>17690925
>selling a starter bike for a slightly newer competitor starter bike?
Lolwut
Get the 09, rather

>>17690936
uhh that is the 09 though

suh dude

>>17690936
>>17690925
>: yamaha-mt-09modelljahr-2017jpg.jpg
>>17690936
>Get the 09, rather

Sometimes I wonder if /dbt/ is full of mentally disabled

>>17690762
>ugly display
>Z650
>wants mt-07
>not an fucking ugly display
LOL

>>17690952
>an
a
hurrrr

>>17690936
>>17690944
>>17690952
Well the thumbnail does look like the 07 if you just skim over it

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Poast bieks

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>>17690984

>>17690952
>>17690944
God, is it ugly
I just saw the yellow and assumed
If you don't get red It's not worth it

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>>17690984

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>>17690984

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http://www.ebay.de/itm/Silikon-Kuhlerschlauch-Kuhlmittel-Kit-Fur-Kawasaki-NINJA-ZX6R-05-06-Black-/351736505554?epid=894592336&hash=item51e52124d2:g:mnwAAOSwfC9XOuhS

how bad of an idea is it to buy coolant hoses from china?

>>17691150
Protip: you can find anything's melting point with a soldering iron

>always think the R1150RS looks ass ugly
>see one IRL
>it actually looks quite good in its own way
>kind of wish I got one now

>>17690972
It looks nothing like the 07

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>>17690984
Greetings from Baton Rouge

>>17691207
can you even ride in rain with that ridiculous air filter?

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>>17690920
P-twin master race reporting in

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>>17690984
Cruiser-Standard identity confusion edition?

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>>17690984

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>>17690984

there's something about the circular headlight that always appeals to me.

>>17691284
I like your bikeo friendo

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>>17690920
>/dbt/ cruiser edition
You forgot to write about your forefathers.

>>17690984
Digging that car.

>>17691223
He should be able to but can also use a rain socks to be 100% doable.

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>>17691298

White is right, my friend. Good call.

>>17691223
Yes, it comes with a rain sock that I keep in my swing arm bag

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>>17690984
>tfw have only taken two baiku pictures this summer
I need to go places and take more pictures, and get a phone without a fucked up camera.

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>>17690984

>taking picture of bike and putting it on social media

is this a cancer thing to do?

>>17691378

I haven't taken any because I haven't been able to ride. :(

September 15th I get my license back. Just in time for some baiku pictures up in the VT/NH mountains or in Maine with the fall leaves.

>>17691392

Instagram no, facebook yes.

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>>17691261
You would not be confused if you set the standard counterpart next to your cruisers.
t. Sat and stared at a rebel for 30 minutes one day.
>>17689920
Wear full gear. Get a top box/panniers for your books. When you arrive, switch book bag for overpants and helmet. Stow jacket/boots in panniers if you care.
Show up in spaceman boots and power ranger jacket, people will either ask what the occasion is or just figure out you ride.
If you can only afford the topbox, stow overpants, blouse jeans, wear jacket, carry helmet. It's fashion, you don't need to understand.
t. Bought $300 Dianese boots, a week later my threes started leaking at the sole. Dailied boots for two winter months until I could get new sneakers.

Is 6'4 too tall for the scout? It didn't look bad on the ergo simulator.

>>17691392
Depends, are you just putting pictures on because you haven't yet and you want to show off? Pretty cancer. But if you just bought it or are somewhere cool and worth posting with (bike shows, on a trip, general scenc) then nah, go for it.

>>17691411
>literally owned by the same company
>one is fine, one is not

What did he mean by this?

>>17691520
You should try and sit on it, I'm 6'3" and didn't like it because the shape of the tank pushed my knees really far apart, you might not have this problem or might not care as much as I do though.

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>>17690972
I'll take how to count the headers for 400, Alex.

>>17691530
One is made as a dumpster for selfies. The other is linked to friends and family that didn't ask for this.
Let me add Tumblr to the list, too. I post the dumb motorbike pictures there, so my girlfriend can check that I've not died every couple hours. I also have no interest in anybody else, from real life, caring about this.
And it's good for porn.

>>17691392
Make sure its the whole bike and not halfway covered up by your disgusting face faggot

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>google maps says its a 9 hour drive
>tomtom says its 12 hours

>>17691810
how many kilometers?

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>>17691810
>"Drive" not "filter"

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My new baby, picking up Tuesday.

>>17691890
why is it sideways?

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>>17691810
Should have gotten the BMW Nav VI senpai

>>17691892
>italian bike
>working correctly
Oh man, you've got a lot to learn.

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>>17690984

>>17691892
Fuckin' lean angle man. It's pre leaned so its easier to corner.

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>>17691890
Fun bike, bit problematic

>>17691978
What's wrong with it?

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>>17691999
Hot start issues, Li batteries help. Tanks warp from ethanol in gas. Valves commonly out of spec at first service, etc, etc.. love mine, just don't expect it to be as reliable as a Jap bike

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>>17691978
Got a friend who tracks one incessantly and another who used one on the street for a few years. What sort of issues did you encounter?
My friends and I have had great luck with Ducs and Apes of varying types.

>>17692043
Italian bikes must be more reliable in the Australian climate then

>>17692026
Ethanol gas fucks errything. Messed up my KTM tank, and is a big reason I got the 1198SP Ducati; for the kickass auminum tank. RIP, Duc :(

I usually keep VP C9 on hand so nothing with ethanol sits in the tank for any length of time anymore.
I fully expect this RSV4 to be every bit as reliable as the other 50 bikes I've had over the years.
Well.. hopefully better than the K1200 BMW that got stuck in 3rd gear with less than 500 on the clock. But yeah, I don't expect any issues on this one.

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>>17692043
See above. Is that NJMP?

>>17692069
Do you live in California or something that you don't have access to 94 ethanol free?

>>17692065
my dads ducati has coming up 60,000 kilometers and the only thing done to it other than regular maintenance (oil changes, filters etc) is a 2 new batteries since 2008.

>>17692069
>messed up my KTM tank
kek no one told you not to put ethanol in a plastic fuel tank?

>>17692085
There are a number of states without ethanol free gas, it's not just CA.

Anybody have a 250 2 stroke or 450 4 stroke motor laying around they wanna sell?

>>17692138
There's nothing wrong with putting ethanol in a plastic fuel tank?
It's made of polypropylene/polyethylene and is fully chemical resistant

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>>17690920
just got a new bike and was wondering if it'd be dbt approved

pic related, it's a Yamaha XTZ 250 Lander
I'm not sure if they made it out of my country, but anyway

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>>17692142
Where you be at boo?

>>17692131
He probably looks after it though unlike all the plebs here who buy Honda's so they can treat them like shit

>>17692139
Why is that? Must suck to be forced to use it

Just bought a 2017 R1! Excited as fug. Pics when I get home. I am coming off a ninja 250 so I really hope that I don't die on the way home.

>>17691002
what biek?

>>17692204
>he got memed into buying an uncomfortable sport bike for the street new
Lmao

>>17692153
Las Vegas
I want it for my moped

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Hey, anyone here familiar with small engines? How would one go about increasing the displacement in a 50cc engine? Specifically a Malossi AM6.

Just swap out the cylinder, or off to a machine shop for boring? Any good sources for this stuff, I have a small engine like that which I'd like to try tinkering with.

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>>17692204
my quads say you're going to die on the way home

why is this ducati so cheap
https://peoria.craigslist.org/mpo/d/2014-ducati-899-panigale/6214736211.html

>>17692222
wow

>>17692227
It's fake, look at the size of the image, they just saved it off another CL ad.

>>17692227
Probably stolen and leaking oil

>>17692227
fake/stolen/scam

plus the pic they clearly cropped from somewhere else

>>17692222
Well it´s official....he gone

>>17692241
link to original?

>>17692264
Link to where they got the picture from? What? Nobody has a camera that puts white lines on the sides of pictures. They did a shipping snipping tool job from somewhere else.

>>17692280
>>17692280
>shipping snipping

shitty* snipping

pretty drunk rn

>>17692264
https://tineye.com/search/261102c791000adf3c16a899f766c7f322a80cb0/?extension_ver=chrome-1.2.0

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Hey /dbt/ could you help a brother out.
So my bike stopped turning over.
the only noise it makes is a single click when I try to turn it on.
I located the noise and it's coming from a "Hella 4rd" relay. Would replacing this relay fix my problems?

>>17692316
a single click? not multiple rapid clicks?

check battery voltage tbqh

>>17692321
I did, it's 10v, is that too low?
Sorry I'm pretty shit at turning wrenchs, and I dont want joe the mechanic fucking me in the ass.

>>17692084
Yes indeed!

>>17692336
Yes, too low. You just need to charge your battery. Clicking means too low of voltage to crank. You might be able to bump start it if you know how.

>>17692138
When you live in certain states you have no choice. And Acerbis, the maker of all these afflicted tanks, should have used a better plastic.

>>17692344
thanks brother!

>>17692353
No problem br/o/. Good luck. If you're leaving your bike unattended for long periods of time you might want to look into a battery tender. You can install a little pigtail plug so that you don't have to take your seat off or whatever to use it every time.

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>>17692376
The bike has been sitting since march because the belt pulley on the rear wheel had all the bolts back out, stripping the threads on the rim as well as breaking the pulley. I started it every two weeks. But then it would only turn over and not start. Now the battery is dead too I guess.

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>>17690984
Hello from shit hole florida

>>17692414

Yeah, starting and not actually riding or idling for 45minutes will just drain it faster than if you'd let it sit. You likely killed your battery. Try charging it, but I wouldn't be real surprised if it didn't hold a charge for shit.

>>17692417
Nice Indian scooter family

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>>17690984
2 broken bikes edition.
>>17692422
Sounds like I'm going to fix the other problems first before I buy a new battery.

>>17692450
What do you ride, fag?

>>17692467
A German bus :^)

>>17692417
Hey how do you like that 390? I've got a 690 Duke and always liked smaller bikes.. kinda felt like the bar angle was weird when I sat on theRC390 though. Any gripes? Likes dislikes?

I swear to god I'd sell a kidney for an RC690.

>>17692506
This is my first real motorcycle I've owned (dirt bikes before this), I've had it a total of 5 days so far. I certainly do like it. The exhaust could be louder and the brakes seem a little weak, but other than that it's very nice. A lot of people have come up to me to complement on the look of the bike.

Getting new tires and bike has old inch standard sizes. What's the conversion for 3.60s19 and 4.10s18?

>>17692537
I know what you mean on the exhaust. My 690 sounds like a lawnmower or a crappy gokart with the stock pipe.
The brakes.. eh.. they are a downspec version of brembo. If they still suck after bedding in and getting used to the bike throw in a more aggressive set of brake pads; should be fairly cheap for a single caliper.

If I've ridden dirt bikes for 10 years do I really need some shitty 250 or 500? Pretty sure I'd want something bigger after the first ride.

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Looking to make my rc-390 into a full track bike like this:

>>17692609
Just get an Sv650 or equivalent like every sensible human bean

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Is this JDM tyte?

t. Dumb phoneposter

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Who else /250fag/ here?

>>17692633
Each one of my 4 cylinders is 250cc does that count?

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>>17692633
Me
But the good kind

>>17692616
I want something with more power than that, those bikes feel anemic compared to the acceleration I'm used to on dirt bikes.

I was thinking of getting a sumo but they seem pointless.

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>>17692633
I've dabbled in 250 faggotry. But not your type.

>>17692654
If you feel comfortable on something bigger just do it then

>>17692654
Like dirt bikes? Used to rebuilds?
Need a little excitement?! BROTHER THE SXV550 IS FOR YOU!

>>17692654
Get whatever you want. An SV650 is still as fast as a turbo porsche.
Sumos are great.

>>17692633
Virago?

>>17692551
3.6 inches is about 90mm and 4.1 inches is about 105mm.

>>17692683
Oil change every 200 miles would suck for the street

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>>17692654
Get a liter or near-liter naked. If you're not riding a fully faired corner machine there is no reason to buy anything smaller than a liter.

>>17692791
There's a 2008 Aprilia Tuono for sale near me, 25k miles, $4200

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>>17690936
>tfw I'm looking at 650s/middleweights as my second baiku

>>17692804
Do it

>>17692813
Same, but for a track bike because gently wrecked ptwins can go for less than 2 grand and that frees up money for a leather onesie and new full face helmet

>>17692813
should have started on that desu

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>>17692506
>>17692537
I get tons of compliments on the duke as well. Agreed the brakes suck. If I could do it all over again, I wouldn't change a thing though.

>>17692828
Sorry, I perpetuated the 300 meme, see >>17692831

>>17692721
Virago.

>>17692831
Did you upgrade the lines and pads? You should eventually, when it comes time to replace them

>inb4 there are people who don't replace their rubber hoses

>>17692831
>I get tons of compliments on the duke as well.
really? what do they say?

>>17692417
The RC looks so much better than the Duke 390. Is it that much less comfortable?

>>17692864
Yes. The seat is super uncomfortable. First mod I'm doing is new seat.

I need to preface my story by saying that I have no mechanical experience and I am extremely incompetent working with this kind of stuff.

I bought a 2007 Honda Rebel almost a year ago and its been giving me tons of problems. The clutch ended up going out and asshole mechanics tried to charge me 400 dollarydoos to fix it. I attempted to fix it myself, breaking two clutch assemblies. I decided today that the bike isnt worth the the time or effort to fix by myself. I installed the latest clutch assembly, but I mustve reassembled it incorrectly because the clutch had no tension. Either way, I was planning on selling the bike after it was fixed to get a brand new one.

I want to upgrade to something more powerful, at least a 500. I like the classic style of the rebel or bikes like that, but I also like sports bikes and I'm not really sure which kind I want to buy

here are my options:
> New Honda Rebel 500
new take on classic style, but after dealing with the bullshit that was the internals of my motorcycle, I dont really want another rebel
>Kawasaki Ninja 650
>Honda CBR 650R (or maybe the CBR 500R)
looks like they only have one color scheme for them though now which sucks
>Yamaha YZF-R6
my buddy has one and swears by it, but I dont want to break the bank
>some kind of cruiser or cafe cruiser but I dont know any in particular

Things that are important for my purchase:
>dont want to break the bank
>motorcycle/manufacturer must be reliable and well made
>has to look good obviously, color options are important

I dont know much about motorcycles, but I love riding, please help

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>>17692844
What's she like? How many MPG, how's it for filtering, any problems with rust, etc.

>>17692889
Buy used Yamaha. Used is a lot cheaper, Yamaha is pretty reliable, and worst case order new fairings in the colors you want they aren´t that expensive

>>17692848
I haven't yet. I purchased the bike at 1300 miles and I've put 1.5k on it myself.

When I change brakes I will likely do lines. The rear brake especially has very little feel and is not strong, and the front brake is a little less vague but has little bite until it's really pulled in.

>>17692863
For normies, the orange frame/wheels are flashy and catches their eye. For experienced guys they just like that KTM is different (around here at least). I've seen one other duke 390 at a meet, and one RC390 at a stop light, but where I live they aren't often seen.

>>17692992
This summer I've seen 3 Duke 390s, and every single one was ridden by a woman, never seen an RC390 though.

>>17693010
Great.

>>17691338
Thanks, it's a 1970 Pontiac LeMans 350. Been in my family since my grandfather bought it new in 1970. It's smooth as fuck, just ordered a new rear windshield.

>>17690920
I need some help form Amerifags. I'm coming over to the U.S. to do a tour of your country on a bike. I'd be getting a bmw 1200 gs as its the same as what I have now. Makes it easy to service on the go if i'm familiar. What is the process of buying a bike in LA? I have been surfing Craigslist and there look to be a few good buys. Are there any tricks or tips you guys have for me?

You'll see a lot of 390/200 Dukes and RCs in the developing world (Latin America, South/Southeast Asia), since they're the one and only 'big', 'njce', 'expensive' bike sold in a lot of markets (since they have distribution through Bajaj which is everywhere).

Eg I've seen loads of them in Vietnam, Colombia, Peru...

>>17691999
>What's wrong with it?

he cant afford it.

You can see all of his 'claimed' pics at ducati . ms in the superbike section

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>>17693041
Protip: unlike your burnt over shithole the US actually has loads of open wild spaces where you couldn't hope to go on a poser 'adventure' bike from 'germany'.

You'll be able to go to far more places on a proper dual sport.

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>>17692633
/250cruiserfag/ here. Can do 80 on the highway and gets 85mpg, can't complain. Plus dat V-Twin sound is great.

>>17693101
Just because it can do it. Doesn't mean you should.
My WR450 can do 100mph.
But i don't want to bounce off the limiter and explode the bike. So i don't do it.

>>17692131
>my dads ducati has 950,000 kilometers
>no pics to back up statement

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>>17693101
>250
>sounds great
you liar

>>17693087
The 1200 is a great touring bike. In no way a dirt bike. I work at a bike shop and the amount of 'dual sport' posers that come through is embarrassing for the sport. They think they are the kings dick because they ride in the dirt. Americans are always so jelly on the Australians.

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>>17690984

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Just got a 1982 Magna 750cc. I don't like the seat though, I like completely flat seats (I dont' have passengers...) It's got a seat like pic related.

How can I find alternative seats, since I'm guessing not just anything will fit on here?

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>>17693192
Do you want a bobber style?

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>>17693199
No, I seem to like this style most

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>>17693207
Find a sabre seat and plastics
Pic related

>>17693113
I don't hit the rev limiter until about 91mph.
>>17693126
>sounds great (for a 250).

>>17693224
I bet it takes 5 miles to reach 91mph.
And ill bet your speedo is off and youre really doing 75mph

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>>17692222

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>>17691978
you have two of my dream bikes right there anon. the 998 and F4.

pic here is my 599 Hornet, right after I bought it from the previous owner. the cunt neglected it, i had to spend days trying to clean the down pipes

>>17693101
Nice gear.
Love the helmet.

>>17693041
Look in the flea market on ADVrider. Much better than craigslist.

>>17693087
Nice picture tilt to make it look steeper you fucking LARPer

Going to buy a used KLR650 within the next couple days. Anything I should look for? Any red flags not to buy?

>>17690920
Hey /dbt/,

Would I be crazy to get an air cooled monster like the 797? I want a lightweight bike with some character but isn't too much of a maintenance burden so I'm willing to compromise a bit. People keep telling me that "modern ducati" is good and that the air coooled engines actually are rock solid.

>>17692940
She is an absolutely solid bike. It's great for filtering, it's really narrow, and extremely nimble. It's a peppy bike for what it is. I get about 100 miles out of the 1.5 gallon tank, and that's because I ride it like I stole it everywhere.

I would buy this bike again. I'd like an updated version, with led console light, a disk brake in the rear, and better gearing.

was gonna go out to bartown and try to pick up some ho with my sportbike but then i fapped and now im too lazy

>>17693266
You need to look out for an XR650 and buy it instead.
Red flags to look for are KLR650s

>>17693253
Glamour pic for normiebook. I ride in full gear and a full face helmet. I only squid it up on my 50cc scooter.

>>17693277
I know that feel.

Also my bike is pretty light so I feel like an extra 100-150 pounds on it would make it pretty hard to corner

>>17693266
I totally fail to understand why anyone would want a KLR. It's the bike that tries to do everything and this does everything terribly.

What do you actually want a bike for?

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>>17693269

I have a '09 696 and it's been pretty rock solid so far. However, it radiates heat like a motherfucker. If you get stuck in traffic or at a long light, you're going to cook. I just went from a nice ride to on the verge of passing out from heatstroke because I got stuck in traffic.

I haven't had to do any of the big maintenance items (picked it up at 2900 miles, have only put a few hundred on it) but oil/filter changes are straightforward. I plan on doing belt maintenance myself and at least checking the valves myself, whether I do the adjustments or not depends on if I have a garage by then or not.

It handles great but the lock-to-lock on the handlebars is fuck all. AKA: minimum turn radius is garbage and you'll have to be doing multiple point turns in tight parking areas like a fucking car.

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>>17693295

idk about your bike but it's not tooooo bad, you just have to be careful. Also, you need to make sure your passenger doesn't counter-lean and also doesn't smash into you when you brake.

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Hey /dbt/ I'm looking to get a third generation 750cc Honda Magna. Eventually I'd like to do a bobber build or something similar to pic related, but I wanna know right now if the magna is a good bike. I'm not a fan of Harleys and the magnas in my area are so cheap Im curious if they're good deals or not if they're all under 3K or so

>>17693334
Get a shadow. Its an excellent bike and far more popular than the magna

>>17693318
Disappointing to hear about turning radius. Is the problem the tank clearance or what?

I wonder if it'd be possible to fit an oil cooler.

>>17693322
My bike is the RC-390 posted earlier ITT.

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>>17693101
Why does every dude on cruiser squid so hard? Is wearing jeans while riding even too much of a chore for cruiserfags?

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Any tips for changing tires with spoons without scratching the wheels?
I wanna do it myself but the wheels are brand new.

>>17693367
the bike is slow so it clearly couldn't be dangerous

>>17693278
I plan to use it on the road much more than I plan to use it off road. Figured the KLR would be the better pick in this situation.
>>17693304
Commuting / potential long distance riding / mostly Highway with a bit of Freeway / a little bit of that fireroad / gravel road / off-the-beaten-path type stuff. Seemed to me like one of the big thumpers would be the best pick for what I'll be doing.

>>17693381
Literally just pay 40 bucks to have a shop do it, it's not worth the effort.

>>17693381
lube up

>>17693381
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/726/24704/Tusk-Rim-Protectors
get like 6 sets of these so you can just clip them all around the rim instead of having to move them around with each bite.
and 3 of these https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/726/19196/Tusk-15%22-Curved-Tire-Iron
Maybe a couple smaller tire irons/spoons too since these are rather thick and can be hard to slide under the bead

>>17693351

It's not horrendous but it's basically the turning radius of a sport bike, not a naked bike. It's also a more aggressive body position instead of super upright like on the FZ-07/09, which is a pretty good thing IMO.

It is absolutely possible to fit a cooler. The mounting points and even the outlets on the clutch are there. You basically just have to buy the cooler and a bypass that replaces a cylindrical oil screen, forcing oil through the cooler.

I love the aesthetics of naked bikes but prefer the body position/handling of sport bikes, that's basically what the monster is.

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>>17693381
Buy a tire machine.

>>17693400
>>17693389
I'm turbo poor right now. That's why I wanna do it myself. Bought the tire out of my food budget for the month.

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sounds like a chill guy to ride with lol
>thicc

>>17693384
The DR650 is the much better off road bike, but also a better road bike imo since it's so much smoother than the KLR.

The only advantage of the KLR is it comes with wind protection and big tank stock.

>>17693411
How much experience you have doing it? My friend done it once in a course he took then tried to do it for his bike and fucked up a brand new like $170 tire. If you´re going to do it you better be damn confident in your skills

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>>17693411
Give the guy at the shop a handy in exchange for mounting the tire.

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>>17693414
>body:curvy
Go meet up with him

>>17693423
How the fuck?
>>17693411
Changing tires is easy as fug. Use the correct tools and you wont scratch your precious wheels.

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>>17693381
Don't use spoons

>>17693421
I would also go for the DR to be honest, but where I am situated I am finding more KLR available for the price I can afford.

>>17693432
>How the fuck?
Tried to Macguyver with some shaved down screwdrivers and ended up fucking up a bead he said. And he wonders why I don´t want him touching my bike

>>17693432
>How the fuck?
if you just try to pry the tire on with brute force you can rip the bead
>Changing tires is easy as fug.
sometimes it goes on really easy but sometimes its a major pain in the ass
>Use the correct tools and you wont scratch your precious wheels.
my tire irons always scratch the edge of my rim. what am I doing wrong???

>>17693411
why are you so bad with money?

>>17693367
As I said, I always wear gear while riding, this was just a glamour pic for Normiebook. Jacket, boots, Kevlar, gloves, full face helmet.

>>17693381
>>17693444
Or Zip Ties

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6WPzRRJLpA

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>>17690920
>air cooled pushrod engine
>rounded tank
>all that chrome
>wire wheels
>Indian Scout.jpg
That's not a Scout. That's a Chief. The Scout has a liquid cooled DOHC Vtwin. Update your shit OP.

>>17693471
That's good to hear, you must be one of the few cruiserfags who wears gear. I live in Daytona (cruiser holy land) and I honestly can't tell you how many people don't wear any gear at all here.

I've seen some dumb shit too like guys wearing a protective leather jacket but no helmet. Boomers are the worst about wearing gear.

>>17693101
Hot Topic Anon gets lots of attention with this pic every time he posts it.

>>17693411
how the fuck are you turbo poor, you make more money than I do, take TWO VACATIONS cuz you're boss told you to, have a 701, etc.

>>17693489
That's not a Chief, it's a Harley.

>>17693087
what bike is that?

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>>17693522
meh. close enough. The Scout is very different visually was my point and OP should label his pics accordingly. Calling a Harley a Scout is an insult to the Scout. The Scout is better than anything Harley has at that price range.

>>17693492
I've had road rash over 60% of my body a few years ago when I lowsided my bicycle at 35 mph. I don't want to have that + crush injuries from 400lbs of motorbike, so I ATTGAT.
Gotta be honest, I squid it up on my 50cc scooter sometimes with just a 3/4 helmet when it's hot as fug and I'm going to the beach. I always feel bad when I do, but the scoots not fast enough to make a breeze lol

>>17693530
looks like a WR250F. Might be a 450

>>17693502
That's me. Using my /n/ name.

>>17693514
>>17693468
I have spent a ton of money on DRZ parts recently.

>>17693555
>wasting money on a DRZ
No wonder youre poor.

>>17693423
I've done it a few times, dunno how you can ruin a tire unless you're clinically retarded.

>>17692889
If you like the style, buy another Rebel.
The p-twin is super easy to work on. An entire clutch was probably just too much for you right now.

>>17693568
shit "tools" and frustration, also retardation because it takes like literally 5 seconds to find a youtube video to do it easily

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>>17693423
tell him to stop using screw drivers like a tard

>>17693404
Not everyone's dad can buy them a tire machine

>>17693601
He took a course in small engine repair and thinks he´s some engine guru now, there´s no telling him anything even when it´s obvious he´s going to fuck up.Now I just let him learn lessons on his own and on his own bikes

>>17693533
Better than anything Harley offers at all, Vrod was the only contender and Hurley has them discontinued.

>>17693659
sounds like you're not loved

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>tfw wanna go on a night ride but kinda scary alone

>>17693686
Harley must be shitting themselves that Indian is back and making better products than Harley has for 50 years.
Indians don't constantly break down or vibrate like your wife's toy drawer.

>>17693318
>getting stuck in traffic on a bike
What are you, gay?

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>>17693719
Night rides in the city alone are comfy af, night rides on back roads alone are spoopy

>>17693719
I just went on one tonight, it feels great. Nice and cool, low traffic, and the street lights make the ride more comfy for some reason

>>17693742
>>17693752
I was planning on going innawoods but staying in the city might be a better idea.

>>17693719
>>17693742

Imagine how much spoopier they probably are on a Zero. Electric Bike with no motor sound, just you and the wind and the rustling trees and the wolves and shit.

Also surprising the shit out of people is probably a pretty big fringe benefit to owning one.

>>17693765
Id get one out here in the boonies but 35 miles highway range is unacceptable.

The Indian dealer in reno had some zeros out on the floor, those thing spin the rear wheel like nothing ive ever seen, and all without a sound.

>>17693724
Especially after Harleys sales have dropped while Indians have been increasing.

It would be cool if a true Indian Harley feud could produce some kick ass bikes.

>>17693764
I took the scenic route through the country, as long as you´re careful and paying attention to shit jumping out in front of you then it´s a really nice ride. City feels different but is just as good.

>>17693719
Blasting down unlit country roads at 140mph was surprisingly un-scary. Night makes straightlining fun but turning hard.
>tfw i start to lean and suddenly my headlight points in the opposite direction of where the road goes.

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>>17693799

Indians are cool as shit. I'm surprised they haven't gotten the flak that the baseball team has.

>>17693824
None of the Natives or BIA cops have said anything to me, id lie to them anyway, its an India indian I swear.

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>>17693799
The feud has already started anew. The Scout has been kicking Harley's ass on flat track racing.It's just glorious to see.

What I wanna see is Indian send 3 Scouts to compete in the Isle of Man TT like they did back in 1911.
In 1911, The brits were making fun of American bikes for not being sporty enough, and for being too heavy> So, as a response, Indian sent 3 bikes to compete in the Isle of Man TT race. They took first, second, and third. Even if they don't win anything, it's be great symbolism and marketing for Indian.
Pic semi-related. The Scout's more aggressive sister bike.

>>17693845
scout is ugly af

I only like the motor aesthetics

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>>17693851
The looks aren't for everyone, but you can't deny the Scout is better than anything Harley has atm.

>>17693845

That would be amazing to watch. Either they throw a racer on their normal bikes and just do it as a stunt, or Indian actually tries to make a race bike. Either way, I'd watch the shit out of that.

World's Fastest Indian 2: Electric Boogaloo

>>17693866

I think it's a gorgeous bike, I just strongly dislike cruiser body position. Maybe when I get older, my mind will change.

>>17693845
Even though the base scout is pigfat, the engine itself is great.

Theyve got a heavily modified scout to compete for a land speed record at bonneville. Im stoked to see what theu can do.

Idk if the scout engine can compete at the Isle but Indians head is in the right place.

Thinking about it the FTR750 engine might be able to be modified for that level of competition.

>>17693255
cheers

>>17693874
>World's Fastest Indian 2: Electric Boogaloo
Indian's already working on that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss3FpDy3bD4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOgT3DvyWzQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQPQtX__kvI

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>>17693845
>yfw Indian hires Erik Buell and they win the TT with an American superbike.

how are indian bikes in quality?

they are extremely rare here, literally never seen one live

only old faggots with harleys

>>17693919
Same, maybe they were all scalped

>>17693919
Better than Harley.

>>17693919
unlike a Harley, you are actually getting what you pay for.

>>17692180
That he does, it is ridden maybe once a fortnight and the time not spent riding it is in a locked shed, under a cover on a trickle charger and started and ran until warm weekly.

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>>17690984
Just got this baby. First night in the garage and some older woman backed into it and broke the front right turn signal

>>17693916
>mfw Indian builds a straight 4 superbike

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>>17693919
Decent quality bikes, maybe a bit expensive for what they are but you can get good deals on them by buying the previous year.

>>17693919
Indian went out of business in 1953 and has had several lackluster attempts at revivals since.
The current revival is the only successfulone because it's the only one to go to Indian's roots and revive that ideology.
In 2011, the rights to Indian were purchased by Polaris, the snowmobile and ATV maker.
In 2013, Polaris relaunched Indian at Sturgis for the 2014 model year with a new Chief and Chieftain motorcycle.
At Sturgis in 2014, Indian relaunched their most iconic model, the Scout, for the 2015 model year. Indians are much higher quality than Harleys and MUCH more reliable. Polaris knows how to make small reliable vehicles.

And in order to concentrate fully on Indian, Polaris is actually shutting down Victory Motorcycles just to concentrate on indian.
And ever since, they've been playing up the "we're back" bit, and the "Muh heritage" in their marketing.
Good bikes overall.
related. The launch of the Scout in 2014.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCrX86Cvpyc

>>17693919
Early scouts have meh paint.

Reliability wise id peg them for the same data as Victory, which was 5th behind Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki and Kawasaki.

>>17693942
And nothing of value was lost

>>17693953
i cant understand why manufacturers cant aim for more reliability

its the shittiest feeling in the world when your bike dies and you have to get it towed

>>17693957
about $50

>>17693963
Thats about all that bike is worth

>>17693266
I had a klr650 for a few years. Great reliable bike, Look up the carby mod where you glue one hole and drill out another on the carby slide, Great mod, also you might want to firm up the suspension with some after market suspension. Other than that they have a nice big fuel tank and are super simple to fix. Check the electrics for and faults (lights not working) Also check the air box on the motor side of the air filter. make sure no dust had gotten past the filter. Best to cover the hole at the top of the air box and put an intake hole in the side, just under the seat. then use some mesh to keep bugs and rocks out. They have a big following for a reason. Cheap simple fun.

>>17693968
what's your problem with SVs friendo

>>17693978
>suzuki
>slow, fat, old
Why waste your money

>>17693984

I dunno mang, the SV650 felt and handled exactly like an FZ07 to me, just sounds and looks worse.

>>17693984
you're retarded

>>17694006
Its fact though

>>17693984
>slow, fat, old
We are talking about bikes, not your mom

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>>17694022

What would cause my oil to blacken pretty much the first ride after fresh oil change? She was running rich for a while.

>>17694066
your clutch is fucked.

>>17693908

Ok yeah that's cool as fuck. Indian really seems to be doing it right.

>>17693970
Thanks for the response dude! I'll keep some of this in mind.

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>>17693943

I had no idea I wanted this as much as I do.

Are group rides any fun? Where do you find some if you don't know anyone else who rides?

I've had my motorcycle for about a month and put 600 miles on it, but most of those miles are just me going on impromptu trips around my house, and about 200 are from an actual trip to a family member.

Also I have a ninja 250 so I don't know if anyone really wants to ride with my glorified scooter.

>>17694140

Honestly, reddit. See if there's a bike subreddit for your state or region.

Or talk your friends into buying bikes.

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>>17694128
>yfw it's a throwback to Indian's old straight 4 bikes

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>>17694155

>Yuropoor's faces when somehow Indian manages to win TT on an American standard bike

>>17693367
Not all of us do. Though I do usually get awkward looks from "hardcore" riders for having good gear.
To each their own though

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>>17690984
07 striple 1050

>>17694140
look for social clubs on shitbook in your area
look for city / state / country bike forums and a lot have sections for local rides
look for local motorcycle clubs on google or meetup
talk to random riders you see stopping at scenic spots in the mountains / getting fuel / coffee and just ask what they think the best roads nearby are, maybe they'll show you through them

nobody would care you have a ninja 250 unless they're really burning around and if they aren't willing to stop and wait for a second if you get behind they're not worth riding with

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>>17690920
>harleyindain
Kek

>>17693489
>thats a chief
Negative

>>17693919
Put plenty of miles on mine, and I don't exactly baby it. Ride in shitty conditions, take it places it probably shouldn't go, and generally neglecting it.
So far pretty great.

Changing a front sprocket without removing the chain... can it be done without breaking /bending something? any tips? there's not much room

>>17693489
umm a chief is >>17693947
admitted that one is a chief classic but still same diff.

>>17694078
Shifting seems fine and no noise.

>>17694233
loosen the rear wheel and move the adjusters all the way forwards....
are you really this bad at problem solving?

>>17694237
thats a chief vintage.
Classic is the naked one

>>17694242
still likely the clutch plates, that is what turns oil black, if you had no clutch it wouldnt even turn black.
that or your piston rings/sleeve are fucked.
id prefer it be clutch plates personally.

>>17694253
shit well still same diff.
chieftan with leather frilly bits added.

>>17694261
Chieftain is the one with the fairing.

Ur fired lol.

But yea, not much difference in trim lvls.
They need to hurry up with a fix fairing or a standard. :(

>>17694274
isnt the one with the big fairing the road master..?

So I came out from work and my headlight wasn't on, neither high nor low beam. With both cutting out at the same time, I'm disinclined to think it's just a bulb; would a fuse be likely culprit out of the blue like that? Any pointers on where to look?

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dropped sv650 anon here.

Went for a 1.5+ hour drive last week. What do you guys do for entertainment and shit like that? If i dont have music in a car, 20 minute drive feels like 2 hours.

Also how appropriate is it to have my left arm like resting on my leg while trying to sit up? Still getting used to having seat time on a road bike, dirt bikes have a more upright seating position. Hard to ride for an hour straight for on an off-road plate only dirt bike.

pic not related.

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>>17693262
BAHAH! I didn't notice the horizon til I saw your comment. Fucking hilar. What a dweeb

>>17694295
For the chief line up it goes
Chief classic (naked)
Chief vintage (gay fringe)
Chieftain (hard bags, fairing)
Roadmaster (full touring with trunk)

And in the 2018 lineup they have the option for the different front fender and rim

So anyone here made fiberglass body panels? I have a good part that has some cracks in it, so I can make a mold from that (positive mold?). How ugly and expensive is it? Anything special need to be done to have a good exterior finish that will take a nice paint job and gelcoat?

>>17694318
Get some helmet speakers or low profile ear plug headphones.

Depend on the state not having both hands on the bar maybe illegal. I do it becuase I have carpal tunnel and my hands will cramp up. However, you really need to focus on using your legs to pinch against the tank and using your core to hold yourself up, alternating between the two as you get tired.

>>17694244
naturally that's the first thing i did
but there isn't enough space around the sprocket to really pull the chain off easily, maybe if i get a bar in there and bend it but dunno if it'll fuck my chain

>>17694299
If you can see there is no visible damage to the filament in the bulb then start with the relays and fuses. If neither of those, I'd check the connections of the switch.

>tfw waiting for 7 motorcycle packages in the mail
Farkle anxiety is real

>>17693318
I can't split and traffic is horrible here in DC maybe I'll want to rethink air cooled?

>>17694345
First thing is to make your original part PERFECT, then you can pull a mould off it.

Do you see your issue yet?

>>17694446
wat u get

>>17694552
Make it 8
>HP sport seat
>bar end weights
>tech spec grips
>OEM tank bag
>new lock cylinders
>SW motech engine hard
>SW motech frame plugs
>SW motech oil filter guard

And then for gear
>Schuberth C3 pro
>Sena 10c
>2 in 1 gloves
>GS Rallye jacket

All on order

tell me your embarrassing bike drop stories /dbt/

dropped twice now both right in front of my best friend and felt embarrassed as hell

first time
>kickstand down
>just leaning on bike
>get off to give friend a hug
>bike falling noises in the background
>fucking ground was uneven

second time (just now)
>friends driveway is really uneven
>cracks high and low points bumps etc
>slowly walk it through
>pull throttle a tiny bit
>put feet up
>topple over almost immediately
>bike tips over onto leg
>knee hits ground
>toes bend backwards
>spaghetti everywhere as i try to explain why I fucked up
>ride home
>check for damages
>complete idiot in me notices one on the muffler
>maybe it'll rub off
>press finger up against hot ass muffler
>burnt finger
>scratched up knee
>likely inflamed tendon inna foot

when and how should I kill myself

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>>17694318
>Went for a 1.5+ hour drive last week. What do you guys do for entertainment and shit like that?

Nothing I just generally don't do boring rides, I have earplugs in and no music.

>Also how appropriate is it to have my left arm like resting on my leg while trying to sit up?

not too bad, I mean we all ride one handed every now and then.

Trick with sportsbikes is to sit forward, you want to be about an inch back from the tank, then you can grip it with your legs when braking etc.

Try practicing braking with one hand and holding on the tank to stabilize yourself etc. and you'll get the hang of it, the forward position just behind the tank is also not just comfortable but the best position to be in when cornering for control and balance on the bike, the back of your seat on a sportbike is only for tucking in and braking on track where every bit of help could make a difference.

If you look at a racer they will 90% of the time when not braking or going down the straight be glued to the tank.

>>17693821
Went for mostly straight roads so it wasn't too spooky.
>>17693809
It's very cloudy these days so I can't see shit. I wish I could ride under the moonlight once.

>>17694581
>leaving motel after stopping there for the night
>cleaning staff in the room beside mine doing something near the door
>has her young daughter with her
>spend 5 minutes loading my bike up and putting gear on
>start it up, warm it
>go to take off
>"clunk" -stall-
>left the disc lock on
>they both look
>bike starts leaning
>too far to save it
>fall off and do a roll
>bike hits ground
>pick it up, take off lock, and ride away in shame

>>17694614
good description, I can see it happening in my head kek

>>17694581
first time, on a rental no less. not including dirt bike stories, because i dont remember them all lol.
>thought the bike was in 1st, turns out it was in 2nd
>went to go accelerate and bike stalled, was in stop and go traffic on highway
>bike started leaning to the right, put my leg out but road bikes are HEAVY compared to dirt bikes
>bike falls over and my leg was stuck under the bike, lucky for me MX boots said "no damage" to rider
first day on a bike, and on a rental bike no less.

2nd time
>god damn chicken strips
>i know, i'll come off the highway at an off-ramp that has nice sweeping turns and i'll put my knee down, that'll do it!
>come off too fast, misjudge distances and underbrake into a raised concrete crosswalk
>end up dropping the bike i've owned for a week
thats how i became dropped sv650 anon.

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Nobike here.
Within the next 2 months or so I'm planning on getting my first bike, a beginner bike and going up from there. I have a friend who's experienced who will be taking me out riding with him soon.

What I want to know is what are some good places to check out for jackets and helmets and boots and all that? What's a reasonable amount to expect to pay for a leather jacket and a decent helmet?

>>17694648
revzilla
$500-800, don't forget boots and gloves though.

>>17694648
Can get a decent leather jacket for like $100 on craigslist, and a helmet for $200.

Depends on where you live as to where to buy the gear but you should get your helmet or at least size one up at a brick and mortar store to make sure it fits properly.

>>17692214
you should be able to swap something like a 50,70 or even an 80cc kit onto the bottom end safely enough. You can get kits and stuff like that online; just make sure you get gaskets and set your carb/efi to match the new bore and possibly change the exhaust if you're using it for bucket racing or the like.

And try to get /quality/ parts; sometimes it's hard to find them you'll want them otherwise you'll be buying a new kit in no time.

>>17694581
>day 4
>shoelace gets caught in the footpeg
>pull down the bike with my leg going 1mph turning in a gas station

been compulsively checking that my laces are inside my shoes ever since

>>17694689
er rearset not footpeg i guess

>>17694689
How about you get some proper motorcycle boots ya dolt

>>17694689
man i almost knew that feel today
>feel something slapping up against my calf
>its my shoelace
>tuck that bitch at a stop light
>car behind me staring inquisitively

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>>17694689
i found a pair of these on kijiji (canadian craigslist) for 60 bucks. Having velcro makes me feel like a child again, but they're waterproof and designed specifically for motorcycle riding.

On dirt bikes i exclusively wear running shoes, tried wearing MX boots and it was RETARDED. First time i rode a road bike i was wearing shoes, it felt super weird having that much wind getting shoved into the top of the tongue. Rode around with steel toe boots for a while, was uncomfortable because shifter peg always ended up hitting my toe and not the toe cap.

i'm >>17694637 and i've only ridden a road bike in MX boots once. super limiting on your legs.

>>17692211
lmao someones jealous

Not everyone wants to get a shitty "comfortable" naked bike from 2002 used of craigslist

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>>17694716
Almost like mine lol.
I like um. Very comfy and feet stay dry

>businesstrip to munich for a few days
>all around good weather, a bit of rain on the last day
>drive home, open weather forecast
>frontpage has a big, red flood warning on it

I hate living in the north of germany, can't wait moving to munich next year

>>17694739
I have those boots.
There nice at first but poor quality bonded leather and Velcro that comes apart after a year of use. That's after having ratchet failures on the Webs? And getting replaced under warranty.

Much happier after getting some Daytonas

>>17693066
http://www.ducati.ms/forums/56-superbikes/1585-superbike-picture-thread-603.html

>post #6027
>search dieselboy's post for more pics

What makes a man lie to a bunch of strangers on the internet? WHAT do you gain from lying and shit?

>>17694750
Can't say I have had any of those problems. But I also got um on sale for dirt cheap so it wouldn't bother me if i did

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>>17694812
>>17694812
>>17694812
>>17694812
NEW THREAD

>>17691354
yo catholibro, is there a saint for bikers