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

First for drobe is a fag

Second for hit a truck

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>>17694817 (You)

How do Suzuki do it? How do they always make the BEST bikes in ANY given class?

>>17694826
St. Christopher, protector of travelers
There's a small medal of his sewn inside all icon gear

Here there's a church that will bless your bike if you ask

>>17694830
Rin pls go

>>17694830
Not best cruisers :^)

>>17694843
Post a better cruiser than the Intruder.
You literally can't.

>>17694848
Scout
Bolt
Vmax
Rocket 3
Octane

>>17694848
Honda NM4
Checkm8

>>17694833
>there's a small medal of his sewn inside all icon gear

Wait really?
That's baller as fuck

>>17694855
>>>>>American cruiser
>Yamahahaha
>made by Suzuki
>British """reliability"""
>>>>>American cruiser
Please don't make me laugh, anon.

>>17694856
Honda a shit.

>>17694867
Im sorry I triggered your autism.
Have a good day, friend :)

>>17694867
>>17694855
Whoops, was thinking V-Strom instead of VMAX. Again
>Yamahahaha
Call me when they can make a production bike without a snatchy throttle :~)

>>17694873
*I'm

REEEEEEEEEEEEEE

>>17694875
>autism
Are you potatoe?

>>17694881
Please see >>17694873

Butt your very rite annon

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I just got my first bike (ninja250)
How many of these terms do I actually have to memorize to hang with u guys?

>>17694920
Is that an MRD pipe w/ heatshield holes?
mine doesn't have that, and I got a scar on my leg to prove it.

>>17694848
I mean it's ok. The chief is nicer to me though

>>17694929
it was a yoshi rs2 without the heat shield. it gets a little bit warm, but no burns. Yet

is this an okay deal

https://www.gumtree.com/p/suzuki-motorbikes/suzuki-sv650s-k8-58-plate-/1256424660

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Thinking about trading my FZ-07 in for a bike that's larger and better for some light touring (highway trips and maybe some overnight camping) but still good to commute on every day. Budget is $12K or less, obviously less is better.

Any suggestions /dbt/?

chapo rear tyres?
michelin pilot power for 90€, deal or no deal?

>>17694911
biker gestures and lingo is entirely region dependant
Harley guys ALWAYS try to be special snowflakes and have their secret code

>>17694968
cop it now before i do

>>17694990
RSV1k

>>17694990
FJ1300
MT09
Tiger 800
F800GS/ST
VFR800/1200
GSXF1000
CBF1000F
R1200GS/RS
Concourse

Shit man there's a lot of options, what are you looking for in these bikes specifically?

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>>17694990
I've been eyeing the FJ-09 and it looks like it might be a winner, but I'm not sure yet. I've been very happy with my FZ-07, so I'd be happy to consider another Yamaha.

>>17695014
>FJ1300
The FJ1300 is a bit out of my $12K budget. It goes for $16.5K which is quite a bit higher, I don't think I could fudge that much.

I'd honestly be open to a cruiser (never ridden one though) because I really like their style and I hear they can be quite comfy for larger guys like myself. I don't want to get into the Harley meme at all, so are there any cruiser suggestions outside of that brand? Indians seem like great bikes but I'm not a fan of their traditional styling. The Yamaha Bolt looks amazing but it's too small I think.

>>17695032
Sounds like you're planning on buying new which I would recommend against unless you're buying a cutting edge bike since you're going to get raped by dealer fees and immediate deprecation.
I know fuck all about cruisers since they're too much of a handling compromise, but I'd look at the VMAX if I was in the market

opinions on sports tourers?

>>17695032
f800st is the perfect commuter/light tourer

>amazing mpg
>belt drive
>good comfortable ergonomics

Kind of boring to ride though but it gets the job done. The more exciting option is the VFR 800, but has a chain and pretty shocking mpg. If you want to go down the VFr route you might as well look for a 1200 then if you can afford it.

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>>17695064
Best bikes for street

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>>17695099
Christ that thing is ugly, like three differing people designed a piece each.

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>>17695107
You're entitled to your wrong opinions friend

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so I'm assuming anon never made it home since last thread had no pics of R1's

>>17695032
Stock seat on the Indians are crazy comfy if you get a chance to sit on one.
Riding positing don't bother me much honesty and when I do distance I use my Tbag as a back rest

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>>17695113
I mean, I do like trellis frames, but it's like the multistrada facefucked the RC390 and somehow this was allowed to pass concept.

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>>17694911
>Ninja 250

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>>17694833
original questioner here
just looked through my jacket, story checks out
nice

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Anyone ever use these? Kinda wanting to buy a pair soon.
All opinions and experiences welcomed
Will mostly be used for daily joy rides and road trips

>>17695004
alri sent a message about the SV

gonna have a look today

hopefully haggle him down to 1600

>>17695126
I don't see how other that it's orange and has a beak

>>17695140
shhh don't upset the nobike

>>17695134
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-alien-pelle-pants for anyone else wondering

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>>17695099
You might not like it, but this is what peak motorcycle performance looks like

>>17695151
>helmet on mirror
No

>>17695151
>Honda
>peak performance
Am I being memed?

>>17695151
ntv best honda

how much are you gonna laugh at me if i get a 60 teeth sprocket as a joke?

>>17695137
yeah dude that's a DANK deal hop on it

>>17694812
How do people manage to commute day in day out on a bike after a full shift of work? I'm so dead by the end that it feels very dangerous to even ride

>>17695014
>>17695032
GSX 1250 FA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adn8nQa7efU

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>>17695151
>V anything
>peak performance
Behold and weep.

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>>17695180
Vtwin Honda is sex tho

>>17695168
On what bike? The NTV? Its shaft drive so pretty hard.

>>17695180
The ol' classic gayass 500

>>17694830
Give an example

The only thing I can think of is the gsxs750

>>17695194
I'd drive MY shaft into WR's mum p hard if you get my meaning.

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>>17695099
>>17695113

The engine on that thing is beastly, but I wish this stupid beak design trend would end already because It's so nauseatingly ugly. Whoever designed that thing should be shot.

>>17695194
>>17695210
*into WR's mum's NTV
(Nasty Tranny Vagina)

Is cbr f4 comfy? I'm changing my fzs600 for something with similar power but lighter, and the f4 seems nice.

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>>17695131
>>17694826
.....er....
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbanus
https://www.google.com/amp/s/thistumbleweedlife.wordpress.com/2010/06/07/bikers-have-a-cool-patron-saint/amp/
(What does this have to do with motorcycles? Maybe silent contemplation?)
I personally prefer St Christopher. (Somebody beat me to this answer, though.)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Christopher
http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2009/04/29april09icononabike/

>>17694911
*cringes at this image*

What's the best hipster bike? Don't care how it rides, just want to look cool and take it out for photoshoots

>>17695310
based XSR900

I'm a little concerned with my rear brake performance. I checked it just now, the pads are a long way from worn, fluid checks out, it just doesn't do as much as before maintenance at a shop, it feel rubbery.

The pedal is in the specified 5.5-6.5 cm range. Should I fuck with it?

>>17695229
it's just the right blend of sport + comfort ergonomics
there are comfier bikes and bikes with better aero/corner position, but the f4 does a good job at both imo
just try sitting on one

>>17695310
Cx500
Gs550
Cb400
Virago
Hipsters LOVE to chop up these

How much torque Is on the rear spindle on average?
Need to know if i need the 15$ wrench or the 150 one

>>17695322
New lines

>>17695332
my 900 asks for 110nm but my 250 asks for 80nm

>>17695356
Google says 80front 120rear
Looks like i need a big'un
Where can i get a cheap wrench, or should i ask diy?

>>17695364
just buy something decent and don't beat it up. it will last a long time if you use it properly. find one that does cw+ccw threads for extra points

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>>17695333
guess it had to happen eventually

>>17695381
You can even get braided for extra bite and fancy colors

>>17695384
I kind of want them, but I'll need to wait for income to happen. Perhaps I'll save up over the winter.

>>17695401
Get a job

>>17695404
Got any good ones?

>>17695407
I have an alright one, simple work, nice pay and a free workout. Its not hard

>>17695409
enviable, mine were all low pay and soul-devouring work, without even the workout benefit. I guess the view was nice a couple of times.

I'm gonna make it but I'm beyond suffering for pennies.

>>17695407
Software QA if you know what pressing F12 in your browser does.

I got a whole roll of aluminium tape today, what should I do with it?

>>17695198
How is that better than the Street Triple?

>>17695607
Fleshlight

What does polarised lenses do? I got a pair of sunglasses with it and cant notice anything really but when I put my visor down everything gets really funky, I'm guessing my visor is also polarised?

>>17695641
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polarization_(waves)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polarizer

>>17694867
What do you like, exactly?

Arai XD-4?

>>17695772
>>>>>>>>> XD
>>>/reddit/

Has anyone accomplished this U-turn stuff? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZFdxEWpefI

If I have spare time I will practice it. How likely as a noob will I drop my bike?

>>17695822
U turn on a bike?

Hold the front brake, pin the throttle and swing 'er around!

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post bikes

>>17695822
Yes, practiced it a few time and can ride, figure-8s in full lock.
You probably won't drop it, it looks harder than it is - when in doubt, twist of the wrist

>>17695827
>>17695838
I was reading the archives. http://archive.4plebs.org/o/thread/16892344/#16893220

So every single night? Really? I don't really use my bike often. But if I have to. Then I have to.

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>>17695829
No new pics yet.
Just got the front tire in the mail, gonna get it changed next week.
I really wanna go for a ride, but I feel like 28hrs of no sleep on a bike is a bad idea.

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>>17695310
How about the least hipster bike?

Don't care how it looks, just want to go out and ride it.

>>17695864
cbr600, gsxr600, zx6r, r6

>>17695869
>answers are all extremely stylish, but boring and characterless bikes that 90% of riders buy for the image

>>17695864
pre-owned, wrecked ducati 899 with half its fairings, a rattle can job in flat black, and lewd /osg/ slaps wherever they can fit

>>17695877
I guess it would depend on the year.
I for one think the cbr isn't that stylish.
But they're all fairly decent at being a bike.

But if you have a criteria for how it looks, then you have a preference for how it looks. And the wording would make it seem as though you want an ugly bike, which is a really hipster thing to do.

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>>17695864
Either this, a 80s/90s two smoke race replica (nsr250r, rg500, etc), a dakar-winning production bike(original GS, Super Tenere 750, etc) or a dual sport.

anyone had his 12000km inspection done for an SV650AL7 yet?

Or other comparable bikes?
My mechanic says it will cost around 450€ euro which I find frankly to be insane.

>>17695901
first time for the valve adjustements, checking air filter, oil change, wear parts and wiring, it's about 3 hours of work and material.

it's ok

>>17695907
Dunno, a quick google search for other suzukis tells me it is usually around 200-300€.

>>17695877
>but boring and characterless bikes

Power is character. None of these bikes are boring. You will get 250 on a good straight and they are much quicker through the tight stuff than litre bikes.

On tighter circuits an R6 will lunch an R1 with the right rider.

>>17695901
Call a Suzuki shop and ask for the price.

>>17695894
Japanese I4 sportbikes could be ugly as all fuck and they would still be boring. Hell, the R6 isn't exactly sexy. There's also an ugly one (FZ6) that's even more boring.

The 600: Press the starter and it starts going "buzzzzz". It just goes buzz and goes faster the faster it buzzes. The buzzing speeds up at a fairly predictable rate. Buzzzzzz. You press the bars or shift over and it turns. The more you do this the more it turns. There are no surprises here, it's all 1:1. No character.

There's the kind of bike you buy to win races, and the kind of bike you buy to ride.

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>>17695864
lmao

>>17695936
DRZ400SM

>>17695930
>Dunno, a quick google search for other suzukis

the SV is a vtwin - two heads rather than one. Need to remove the radiator to check as well, so drain and refill plus an extra rocker cover gasket. Price increase reflects that.

>>17695936
Wut, this whole post.
It feels like some weird hipster version of riding instead of looks.

>>17695857
>every single night?
I don't know who you are quoting but twice a month for 5min or every other joy-ride would be totally fine.

>>17695942
hmm allright.

Wanted to sell it off after the inspection and get an MT09, but this might set me back another month :(

>>17695962
Just do it yourself and buy an MT09 in the meantime if you take too long. This is what everyone does, which is why most motorcyclists have like five bikes, at least two of which are referred to as "projects" at any given time.

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>>17695310

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>>17695862
Herro

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>>17695829
I'm never thinking of taking pictures of the bike

>>17695992
I wish mine looked that nice.

>>17696014
>Rohrreinigungen
lul das macht deien mudda bei mir
got em

>>17694911
fuck off with your rice burner

>>17695310
>>17695829

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>>17695829

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>>17695829

>>17695931
>power is character
t. Japanese bike rider

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I have a pair of chinese made led aux lights (currently off the bike).

These arent in any way legal on the road here. Homologated ones cost more than 100€, have to be instaled by a shop and then past inspection, more than 200€ total.

If I put them on the bike and some cop in a control ask me about them, can I tell him I only use them offroad and get away with it? Or will I have trouble?
>tl,dr: Someone has experience with non-homologated lights?

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>>17696157
tell they came kawa factory accesoires thats why there's no E-Number or something on it because it is OEM and therefore homologated

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>>17695829

>>17696157
Move to the US and put even more lights on

>e-excuse me sir, your LITERAL FUCKING FLASHLIGHT needs to be approved by a government approved engineer
lol

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>>17695931
>power is character
Tell that to muh XR100R.
Its got the most character!!!

>>17696179
>lying to us like that
Why anon?

>>17696157
>can't put lights on your car without paying someone else to do it and make sure they did it right
wat the fugg

>>17696191
Something something blinding people

>vehicle inherently blinds people by being tall as fuck and shining lights towards the outside of corners instead of the inside
>legal department gets around most of this by aiming the headlights low enough to be dangerously useless or high enough to illuminate trees while only casting a little light onto the road stock
>riders always fix this
>inspection never catches this

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>>17696173
I dont think thats going to work... They are clearly not OEM
>>17696186
>>17696191
I mean, I know what they want to avoid with this law, but its fucking robbery at this point.

>>17696187
XR100's rock.

Nothing like drunken backyard racing on those things and seeing your friend fall off, run his own leg over.. and get back on the bike laughing.

>>17696215
Just don't stop for cops

Keep riding until you're aquaplaning across the atlantic, speeding towards freedom

>>17695862
I have fallen alseep while riding.... just for a few seconds. Put that in the list of stupid things I have done on bikes and survived.

>>17696215
>clearly not OEM
they don't have to know

>>17695862
>entire bike
>matte/gloss
>headlight and gauges
>chrome

why

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>>17696221
Exactly.
There is no better thrash bike.
Plus ultra cheap, ultra light, and even more fun modded

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>>17696233
Pic related, its me this morning. I dont have enough fuel to cross the atlantic tho.
>>17696236
If I tell them I use them only offroad and for camping or some shit, will they leave me alone?
Can they fine me if I have them turned off?

>>17696256
>Can they fine me if I have them turned off?
no
>will they leave me alone?
possibly yes

just don't mention them, wait until they do. most of the time cops don't care about stuff like that.

>>17695180
>peak performance
>500 cc
Enjoy approaching red line on the interstate.

>>17696372
eh, a 500 will do 110mph.
Perfectly usable on freeways.

>>17696385
>08/10/17(Thu)18:47:24 No.17696385
if youre a cuck maybe

>>17696388
Thus is what a filthy nigger would say

>>17696388
Even if I were (my bike is significantly faster) that wouldn't change the fact that "approaching redline" is very far-fetched.

tehy shud not make motorbike under 100 horse power

danjerous slow in trafic

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So what do you guys think of the FJ-09?

>>17696418
with your fat-ass on it yeah

>>17696434
Excellent bike. I prefer the FZ09
But then again i like the FZ07 better.

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>>17696418
>TFW 8hp on the street

>>17696436
you beter move on grand pa with you're harley davidson 2liter engine and 50 horse power

hahahah stupid

>>17696443
Why do you like the FZ-09 better and FZ-07 best?

>>17696483
I like the look better.
I like the FZ07 for lighter weight and simplicity.
Im a sucker for 2cyl bikes

>>17696483
Not him

But more powe a good

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Heya make room! The real babe is here!

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what does /dbt/ think about this bike
im looking for a bike in the range of 300 to 500 cc
and with wind protection
>msrp 6,599.00

>>17696617
Seems overpriced for a 500

>peak power and torque at 9000rpm
>red starts at 13000rpm
>limiter is at 15000rpm

for optimal go fast im supposed to shift so that the next gear lands on that 9000rpm?

>tfw no dr650

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>>17696617

git a versys or something like that

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>>17696640
XR650 > DR650

which 650 is the best beginnerbaiku

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press f to pay respect to the honda crf230

>>17696617
>300 to 500 cc
>no 650cc twin

WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO HARM YOURSELF

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>>17696652
klr 650

>>17696652
SV650

>>17696652
NOT SV650
They are shitbikes. Avoid at all cost

>>17696692
i will fite u m8

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Recently got this cbr125. It has 30k and I plan on driving it until it dies.

>>17696697
Thanks for proving they are liked by immature cavemen

>>17696700
Cool. Should take a long time as lomg as you change oil and make sure your timing chain and guides are good

>>17696633
Because of gearing advantage you want to shift late as possible for max acceleration

>>17696702
I'll glady take on all comers at NJMSP while riding an SV650. Got a buddy with a second model year SV that's been dropped countless times, and I *still* know I could ride around the outside of any dumbass talking shit on the bike.
God. It's just such a weak fucking troll.

>>17696722
>someone doesnt like what younlikr
>gets super defensive
>have to act like a tough guy
>claims troll
Suzuki riders everyone

>>17696709
Well it had a exhaust that was to low and needed a bolt. But it turns out there is a leak on it somewhere anyway. That got fixed, right now though it needs a battery. Otherwise its lovely!

>>17696617
>buying modern honda ever
get an SV, 1500€ and will be heaps more fun

>>17695829
where can I get the image for the dbt sticker? I never got to find it

>>17696792
you gotta come to a meet :^)

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Did a fork delete
>dem weight savings

>>17696778
>buying suzuki ever
>>17696617
Just get a $1500 FZ6 and it will be lighter, faster, and more modern than any suzuki

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Just got this jacket even though I don't own a ducati.

It was cheap and it fits well, dont judge

>>17696883
it will break down

>>17696903
probably not false

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Tell me why I shouldn't pick up one of these bad boys for $4000?

>>17696964
you can get it cheaper?
fuck, for 4k i got a modern 750
you can get run down classics for really cheap

>>17696964
they are shit and nowhere near worth 4000

>>17696976

Where are you though? Maybe the price varies by country. I'm in the Netherlands most are in the $3000 - $4000 but they are usually in mint condition, very well maintained.

>>17696980

Why "shit"? I don't know much about them. Would love to hear your honest opinion?

I just like this era of bikes and they are cheapish and the boxer engine is kind of cool.

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Question:
I need:
Wheel bearings replaced
Valve adjustment
Brake lines / hoses replaced

Can anyone give me a general idea of what each of these would cost to have done by a mechanic?

Thanks in advance.

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One day id like this Street 750 because bikes like my cbr12 makes my back uncomfortable. Plus I always like Cruisers.

>>17696989
No.
Call a shop and ask for a quote

>>17696989
probably like $700 in labor

>>17697006
cbr12?

>>17697032
This thing. 125* >>17696700

>>17697017
I've called four, each was wildly more expensive than the last. Trying to get an idea of what is reasonable before I decide. Just asking for rough estimates, no need to be upset.

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>>17696617
It's bulletproof, efficient, and leftovers can be had for roughly 5k.
If you're just starting out, go for it.
If you're experienced, ask yourself what you want in a bike. Use watchword for these is "competent," because it CAN do everything. It just doesn't do anything as well as the overspecialized competition.
Except maybe touring, and definitely commuting. Gets up to speed comfortably, well distributed powerband, lots of luggage options.

Oh, and if you want to take a wrench to it, it becomes a kickass adv.
https://youtu.be/bM0WiGUEImQ

>>17696987
>no parts
>boxer
>bmw
>shaft driven
>drum brakes all around
>carbs

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>>17696989

I just had my rear wheel bearings replaced. $100 parts and labor. Brake lines are easy enough. You should do that yourself. Probably looking at $80-$120 for good braided lines. Valve adjustment will vary by bike and shop. $250 to $500 for a normal bike. $1,200 to a kidney for a Ducati.

>>17695177
What the fuck currency are they talking in?

>>17697120
Thank you for the input, much appreciated.

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Gentlemen how are we gonna handle the KTM menace?

>>17697006
Street 750 confirmed for a pile of shit senpai.

>>17697153
Looks like the problem was self correcting if my german is any good

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>>17697153
meine Saiten

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>>17697164
he took 2 old people with him though. seriously those plastic tanks seem to be rolling napalm bombs.

>>17697170
Saves you a little in taxes in the end. I stopped reading after the guy died, too bad the old fellers had to suffer on their way out.

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>>17697159
What about the 500? Also, Suzuki boulevard!

>>17697187
the poo in loo Harleys are extra shite.

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>>17697170
memeing aside..
It's not the plastic tanks, its the overflow like in the pic you just posted, dude was doing a wheelie, fuel started pissing out the over flow and onto the exhaust and bam fire.

That is how like 95% of all dirt bike fires start which no brand is exactly known for but all the brands are about as likely to do it as any other.

Would a Yamaha SR400 be a good choice for a starter bike? I'm not into the street bike scene, I just want to get into riding for fun cruises on my day off and riding with my friend who also owns a lot of bikes.

>>17697229
sure why not?

>>17697229
they're not very entertaining to ride

>>17697187
The boulevard is way better than anything in the street series.

>>17697250
What is a more entertaining option for a beginner that's small enough to learn on?

>>17697254
The boulevard is a shit heap
Buy a Star or Honda

>>17697261
"small" in small or in low displacemnent

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Name a better cruiser than the NM4.
I'll wait

>>17697269
As silly as that bike looks it really is a huge improvement over any harley cruiser design.
is nice when the gooks make a bike that is not designed specifically for the American market like they do with those pick up trucks that are only sold in America.

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>>17697269
>cruiser
>good in any measurable way

>>17697266
The image in the sticky says to start on a "small" bike. I assume that means low displacement, so yeah

>>17697284
wr 125

>>17697277
It's a big scooter

>>17697297
scooters have the engine mounted on the swingarm.

>>17696799
unless you're planning on doing one in south america, i doubt i'll make it

>>17697284
You'll be fine on a small or medium. Supersports and above (600+) are just a poor idea unless you only ride in perfect weather, with a calm demeanor, and consciously avoid any kind of risk for the first couple years.
In other words, ride like your grandmother. And never get caught on gravel, rain, steel, or anything.
Honda's 500 p-twin series is ideal for American roads.
As a general rule, don't buy a Yamaha. Suzuki is cheaper, Kawasaki makes more power, and Honda will always be more reliable.
Yamaha uses low grade parts, like Suzuki. But because they are constantly falling short of Kawasaki's commitment to power, their bikes tend to blow up as soon as you're out of warranty.
Honda makes understressed, overengineered bikes that will last 100k under severe abuse. Suzuki makes ugly, well engineered bikes from paperclips and chewing gum. 80-100k, depending on how much you are willing to replace/redo.
Kawasaki will puke its guts out everyday for you. 60-buttpuckering-k.
Yamaha is not enough of everything to be good at anything. 70k.

How cheeky is it to chain my bike up to a bicycle rack? Will I get a ticket for it?

>>17697369
>SSAM-Super South AmeriMeet
>all the north Americans on DSs and ADVs get lost in central America and are never heard from again.

>>17697535
It's just stupid why do you want cyclists near your motorcycle?
in any case it takes 5 minutes at the most to pick a padlock so really you aren't making it any safer, if someone wants to steal it they gonna steal it.

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How would you rate these Wolverine 1000 Mile boots as motorcycle boots?

>>17697538
Do you guys not have sat navs or something?

>>17697679
>laces
no

>>17697679
No you/fa/ggot

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>>17697535
I'd say about 3 cheeky
>tfw every neighbour parks here ever since lycrafags were forbidden from doing it

>>17697740
>>17697719
I need them for my cafe racer aesthetic but I want boots that will hold up with actual riding as well.

>>17697750
You'll wreck them and your toes just by shifting, nevermind what could happen if a pace gets caugt in the driveline or you scrape
Get proper gear, motorcycling is not for fashionistas

>>17697742
>dat cylinder poking out from the frame
Pure sex, such an underrated bike

Do aftermarket piston rings for stock piston? I ordered a set of wiseco rings for my drz but I have a feeling they won't fit.

>>17697770
What is an alternative I can wear that I can ride in and also use for everyday walking and wearing?

>>17697798
meh I wear clarks desert boots. There's no ankle support so I only wear them if I'm riding to a location, instead of just going out to ride.

if I'm going out to ride I put on steel toe high ankle work boots.

>ride my DR650
>the head of my pens feels sensitive/numbness IDK. After I ride.

Anyone else know this feel? I don't get this with my other motorcycle

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>tfw visiting a friend in ohio
>1 out of 10 bikers wears a helmet
>its such a shitty state they just wanna die i guess

>>17697828
i smashed it against my tank after hitting redline during a wheelie and coming down hard. was dumb for a couple day and got super bruised

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I wear high-end hiking boots to ride. Almost the protection of made-to-be riding boots, but vastly more comfortable for walking around, and waterproof breathable. Plus I can use them for hiking.

>>17695117
oh shit we got a buell 1125r 2.0 now?

>>17696964
If it looks like pic related it's easily worth more than 4K in the US. They are wonderful machines with a great owner community but other than lasting forever they aren't competitive with anything modern. Earles fork BMWs were easily the best built motorcycles of their era. Nothing else came close.

Check BMW forums. No one else knows shit about them other than they are old, and /dbt/ is not a serious information source.

>>17695117
RIP in piss anon
You will be missed

>>17696989
Goto brand and model specific forums for more accurate info and post your general location. They can also direct you if you want to tackle the easy shit yourself.

>>17697095
>no parts

Small aftermarket, but parts are available. BMWOA etc are useful resources.

>boxer
Virtue for durability and cooling.

>bmw
Easy to maintain, simple design, reliable.

>shaft driven
Virtue. Lube your splines now and then.

>drum brakes all around
Lack of front disc not a virtue. Irrelevant in rear.

>carbs
Effortless to maintain on a BMW because extremely easy access. Highly reliable unless you park your shit until the fuel gets stale.

>>17697863
as far as sliding resistance goes I'm sure they'll do well but I don't think they hold up as well once your foot is pinned crushed

>>17697790
if you are doing the rings why not do the piston as well?
saves having to do it next time and it is not exactly expensive. like another $100.

>>17697905
you know, for once i agree with you
bmw is one of the few brands that's been declining in reliability, those old ones will last forever
just don't epect much, it's an old bike: it will be a pain
we had a guy with an old cb400 that's been giving him nothing but problems... and that's an Honda!

>>17697790
Call Wiseco tech support. They've been making pistons forever and are helpful.

http://www.wiseco.com/CustomerService.aspx

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>>17697923

>>17697790
No, you'll need a set of stock rings for a stock piston.

>>17694844
If you save a dollar for every time you shitpost this pic, you'd have a grom

>>17697923
Old CB400s need proper love to be as good as they were new. Old BMWs are actually less fussy because less complex.

Old Honda wiring (including those fucking glass fuse holders) needs loving attention. I use dielectric grease on connections to exclude moisture and make disconnection much easier. The white plastic connector blocks in particular get dry and crumble. I replace fuse holders with modern blade fuse blocks and prefer blade circuit breakers to fuses. Switches age and corrode. They also benefit from dielectric grease which is cheap at any auto store.

There are plenty of vintage Honda forums and the VJMC (great display at Barber Vintage if ya get the chance to go) for support.

The rest of the machine usually does pretty well.

http://www.motorcycleproject.com/text/electrical_terminals.html

>>17697918
More to the point, what does the bore measure if the rings are done? A machinist with a dial bore guage is the way to go before buying parts.

If there's enough cylinder wear (including taper which is best measured with a dial bore guage) to need cleanup then it's time for an oversized piston.

When in doubt bring factory service manual and cylinder to machinist. (Not every machinist has every manual and rules of thumb aren't always wise to follow with motorcycle engines.)

If going Wiseco then your machinist can measure your bore and tell you what to order based on their info. I do that with my jugs since my machinist builds auto engines.

Many motorcycle shops do not bore cylinders but outsource instead. If you ask where to find a good machine shop they'll often tell you, especially if they are independent shops.

>>17698003
why would you pay a mechanic anything when a google search gives the information you need to do it yourself?

>>17697538
SSAM when

>>17697309
No they don't thats just the variator.

>>17695936
>Cruisers and other twins
>Engine sounds like farting
>Pull the throttle
>Engine sounds like diarrhea farts right before the sploosh

Muh character

>>17698254
>he doesn't build sexual tension with a girl by having her sit passenger, making her release adrenaline by riding fast and give her clitoral stimulation with that Vtwin grunt.

I would still be a virgin if it weren't for my ducati monster

>>17698278
>needing a bike to get laid
Do you look like a chud or something?

>mom literally just pulled infront of and cut off a state trooper
And these are the people I ride my bike next to every day

>>17698202
Yes they do
In most scooters the engine IS the swingarm, you nonce

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>>17698329

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>>17698340

Your mom is a gangster

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>>17698353

>there are people in this thread RIGHT NOW running dunlop tires on their bike
Absolutely disgusting

>>17698254
If your farts sound like a big vtwin you should go to the hospital.

I agree small ptwins sound like shit but every small engine does.

>>17698386
EVERYONE POST YOUR TIRES

>Bridgestone S21 mustard race

Im thinking of getting a Husqvarna WR360 is that a good beginer bike and for town and such

how powerful are these bikes ?

>>17698386
Shinko 244 master race

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>>17698405
Got the OEM T30s on right now, but I really liked the S21s

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>>17698405
pp3's

>>17696418
Torque and usable powerband > peak HP

An 80 something RWHP FZ6S is about as good in traffic as its big brother the R6 unless you're darting between supercars on the fucking autobahn

>>17698420
Right, they're better for 6th gear roll on at low RPM which is normal when highway cruising

>>17698433
Lower power bikes are revving so high at highways speeds that they're already in the powerband for that

>>17695173
I bought it

1730

>>17698468
Post pics

>>17698471
Picking it up tomorrow

>>17698405
s21s

>>17698452
I don't know since I own a detuned liter, but aren't the super sports putting out peak power around 12k RPM?

>>17698415
Metzler M7 RR literally the best

>>17698405
>S21
>2
>1

>want to check if my air filter is dirty
>remove cover and there's a massive spider inside
SEND HELP

>>17698530
These are going to be my next tires. What kind of mileage do you get with them?

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>>17698538
Only one way to solve the problem

>>17698517
They are. Detuned, sub-100hp bikes based off them are way better for traffic.

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>>17698538
Bike spiders clean the dead bugs off your bike.

>>17697262
Or buy neither and snag a Scout Sixty.

Is 165bhp enough for the street??

>>17698539
Depends on the bike and how hard you ride. Shop said about 10k, 2k on right now and they look pretty good.

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How fast are IOMTT and Irish road racing riders? like in comparison to MotoGP and WSBK, could guys like John McGuiness or Michael Dunlop compete in regular circuit racing or is it just too different? Is there anyone who does both?

>>17698606
100 more horsepower than my bike and i can still lose my license within 6 or 7 seconds in a 100km/h zone from a stand still so i guess so

>>17698386
Even worse, ive got kendas.

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>>17698604
>not comfy
>78hp lol
>can't handle
>five fucking gears
>$9000
>"b-but with a few complex mods it won a race once"

It's a better buy than a harley or any other cruiser but it's still a cruiser

The arr-rook-same japanese inline-something continues to reign supreme. The FZ09 even has the same peak torque, with an extra cyllinder an an extra 12hp, and stock handling to literally run circles around the scout.

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>>17698620
People who ride moto gp do not have enough screws lose to ride the isle.
I believe an Australian is currently the fastest guy around the track.
and isle guys probably could race in moto gp and do very well in it but none of them really have the money or connections to get into it.
I wouldn't be surprised if the isle riders start getting picked up by KTM/redbull in the next few years though.

>>17697863
I like wearing these on my DS, some weekends I'll ride somewhere and go for a hike or explore towns and do a lot of walking. Pretty fun.

>>17698620
they are very fast, but they are skilled in dealing in imperfect race tracks with imperfect road conditions. motoGP riders run many more laps on much more perfect tracks, designed to be raced on that are also already known, so that a rider can better practice for the race.

>>17698681
Also worth noting is that the super stock bikes with treaded tires get extremelyclose times to the super bikes on the TT

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>>17698405
Heidenau K60 Scout

DRZ400 or WR250R?
I have a KLR250 at the moment, which bike would I appreciate more?
I'm mostly riding around the farm and bush

>>17698329
I dont depend on my motorcycle to get me laid. But it helps

>>17698720
neither, if you have a klr250 already get a proper dirt bike and put sm wheels on the klr or something.

>>17698638
Nobody was claiming the Scout was the best bike you bench racing autismo.

>>17698730
It's just a massive waste of money, so jap naked riders can pass you while being as/more comfortable and harley riders can laught at you at stoplights.

>>17698740

Except that Indian is actually doing things and Harley has been stagnant for decades. And why would someone who buys an Indian want to compare their bike to a naked Jap bike? They're totally different beasts.

>>17698740
Then dont spend your money on one.

>>17698620
McGuinness used to be a circuit racer too but accomplished little of note besides a British 250 championship. Dunlop won a few FIM TT championships that included Isle of Man, the old Brno road track, and some regular circuits and had some decent Superbike one offs.

>>17698726
The KLR is dying, so I was thinking of getting something relatively new. I don't want to worry about the thing having issues while I'm out and about.

>>17698752
There's nothing wrong with showing concern for other people's decisions and inputting your tastes and opinions

Echo chambers are bad

>>17698751
They're totally different beasts in image, but the scout more or less competes with jap nakeds in function as one of the few cruisers with semi-respectable cornering ability and cheap power.

With a better suspension, especially in the back, and one more gear it would have been a more brilliant bike, laid back tuning aside (you can get more power out of it if you try)

>>17698408
Why such an old bike?

>>17698796
but better suspension means more ride height means no lowrider cruiser aesthetics means no stealing harley's market

>>17698530
That's what I use on my memebike, like them lots.

I want a $3500~ newer supermoto to compliment my '99 SV650 (I have to do fork seals/bushings, tune the carbs, and other bullshit, just want something reliable I don't have to do anything aside from fuel up and ride)

I came across a $3600 '15 CRF250L with 6k miles, Warp9 Wheels

https://cnj.craigslist.org/mcy/d/street-legal-crf250/6258669873.html

And a $3500 '08 WR250X w/12k miles that's likely been beat (stickered/riced out)

https://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/mcy/d/2009-yamaha-wr250x/6256197044.html

>Does anyone have any experience with CRF250Ls?
>Is the WR250X that much better that its worth getting one likely beat to fuck

>>17698796
The scout has a 6th gear and the scout sixty doesnt need one.

Longer suspension is not hard to come by, but realistically the scout and scout sixty are indians entry level machines, they cut a few corners to lower the price and suspension is always the first to go.

The scout amd especially the sixty have major performance gains with new pipes and a tune.

But again, sometimes a bike doesnt have to be the best at anything to be a good bike.

>>17698834
Dont street a CRF
Valves need adjustment pretty much after every ride

>>17698834
WR would be the most reliable. I think valves only have to be checked after 26k miles

>>17698836
Sometimes, a good bike is outclassed even though it could have been much better for not much more on the manufacturer's part. It's sad when that happens.

>the scout sixty doesn't need one
More gears is always better especially when you have a fuckload o' torks

>>17697848
what part of Ohio? I grew up close to Wilmington

>tfw over a month and still waiting for my exhaust to be built

>>17698720
I'd go for the WR because its more modern if you can afford it

>>17698869
The listings I'm looking at have the same year, same km and same price. Only problem is the DRZ has nice, knoby tires and the WR has shit tires that I'd have to replace.

>>17698880
WR by far.

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1: your current bike
2: your last bike
3: your next bike
4: your waifu
5: your experiences with helmet spiders

>>17698720
The DRZ, its got more grunt.

>>17698843
>>17698854
CRF250L has the CBR250 motor, so its reliable just slow as FUCK. 23hp/320lbs for the CRF vs 28hp/295lbs for the WR

I think I'll just keep looking for a WR, just wish they weren't so expensive. The CRF was mostly being considered since they're newer (2013-2015 vs 2008-2009) with usually half the miles. On paper its inferior though, was wondering if anyone had experience with the CRF.

>>17698926
>1: your current bike
WR450
>2: your last bike
CB650
>3: your next bike
FZ07
>4: your waifu
Im actually married tho
>5: your experiences with helmet spiders
None yet. Just BEEEEEEEEs

>>17698926
>1: your current bike
Husqvarna 701, DRZ400, KX250
>2: your last bike
last sold was a Ninja 250
>3: your next bike
Might replace the 701 with a KTM 790 when they come out.
Other than that either a 2002 300 EXC, 1290 Super Duke or K5 GSXR 1000
>4: your waifu
Raimu
>5: your experiences with helmet spiders
DO NOT leave your gear outside of your tent when motocamping

>>17698960
>>17698960
>>17698960
>>17698960
>>17698960

>>17698926
1: doxxable information
2: doxxable information
3: rather not say
4: prefer not to say
5: none

>>17698926
>1: your current bike
K6 gsxr 1000
>2: your last bike
Kawasaki 636
>3: your next bike
don't know
>4: your waifu
hane
>5: your experiences with helmet spiders
they successfully have fended off the helmet bugs so far
>spiders :1
>bugs :0

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>>17698926
>1: your current bike
CBR300R
>2: your last bike
None
>3: your next bike
dunno, probably whatever CBR is out inna 5 or 600 at the time
>4: your waifu
don't really have one
>5: your experiences with helmet spiders
none so far

>>17698926
>1: your current bike
Daytona 675
>2: your last bike
DR650
>3: your next bike
Currently happy with Daytona, thinking about a WR450 for shitbiking, and maybe a 1090 adventure when I have more money
>4: your waifu
Don't really have one
>5: your experiences with helmet spiders
Never had one, I generally avoid leaving my helmet on the ground, and keep it in a bag over the winter.

>>17698779
wr450f