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>>17770103
First for Jap Cruisers are Best Cruisers.

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>>17770124
Can't disagree with that statement.

>>17770124
when you're right you're right.

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3rd for Bridgestone a best

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If your baiku is older than 10 years and not manufactured in the country where the OEM is headquartered, it's a shit

6th for discordfags lowsiding

>>17770124
Idk. I feel like my murican crooser is better and more fun to ride than muh nip one

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Nth for Korean cruisers are pretty nice too.

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repostan from last thread

where the fug do I find parts for a 93' BMW K1100RS

>>17770238
Have you tried asking at the dealership?

>>17770238
Literally just contact your local dealer. BMW maintains parts support for every model they've ever released.

>got my licence
>no bike
>no money
Feels bad man

>>17770264
>getting your license before getting your bike

would you rather a norton or a hesketh

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>>17770285
Norton

>>17770103
Is your headlight cracked?

>>17770279
It was just a good opportunity to get it. I had some fund, but I ended up buying an engagement ring because it was 60% off. Should have chosen the bike

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>>17770285
Britten.

>>17770190
How do you like your hyosung. Does it feel like a zuki? How big is the engine. Got any more pics?

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>>17770317
F

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>>17770305
No, it's just a weird design. Top half is lowbeam and bottom half is high beam.

>>17770307
>Should have chosen the bike

You would have got to ride it more for sure.

>>17770317
kek you have had try 15 years ago

>>17770307
> falling for the courtship gifts meme

Are you a fucking penguin

>>17770243
>>17770249
Well fuck, I'll be damned. I'm too used to having dealerships stop carrying parts for anything older than 10 years

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Last digit decides how many more weeks I ride on my 6 year old tires
Dubs=ride 1500km to sam 1.5 on them

>>17770463
9 get

any of you'll niggas use senas? if you don't, you're missing out

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>>17770504
20s master race. Need to put the Mic and speaker setup on the bonanza soon. Don't always want to wear the variant and miss the fuck out of dem dank tunes while riding.

>>17770504
I do

New sena ride app is neat too

>>17770504
>do any of you use the most popular brand of BT intercoms
Did falling off your busa crush your skull?

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>>17770319
It's a GV250 (250cc), I'm loving it. It's bigger physically than any other 250 cruisers around (which is good for my 35" inseam and monkey arms) and quality-wise it feels as nice as my Suzuki VanVan200. Throttle response is nice and fast, and it sounds pretty nice for a 250 (because it's a v twin). Redline is 12k rpm, power band is pretty wide from about 4K to 8.5k rpm. Mileage is great at 85-95 mpg when I ride like a dick.
Gearbox feels alright, shifts aren't as nice as a nice jap bike, but it's smooth enough. Gear spacing is a bit odd, kind of large space between 3 and 4, but not dangerously wide.

Can comfortably ride 2-up, and there are TONS of OEM accessories.


Only negatives are that the carbs are a bitch to get at (need to pull the tank to get at them), stock horn is junk, and the seat isn't super comfy.

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>>17770319
With Muh car

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Is there any bluetooth communication device that allows simultaneos comunication between various riders? I mean all of them at once in the same conversation.

>>17770576
Yes, get a 20S

how many of you guy wear earplug while riding

>>17770587
Not me
YOLO

>>17770534
i imagine of few of you would buy some garbage like scala or uClears

>>17770587
aye

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>>17770587
"How many of you are pussies"

Ftfy

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>>17770597
C'mon cactus we know better than that.

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>>17770612
>people on this board unironically buy gs500s

>>17770619
T R U E

>>17770587
I do, I don't feel like making my tinnitus worse

>>17770603
what did you SAID? i cant hear you.

>>17770663
Hearing is for pussies

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Just gonna send it....

>>17770539
>>17770553
>VanVan200
Those look kinda hipster but stupid fun anyway. I rather like the Pontiac, too.

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>>17770103

>>17770587
I don't have a retardedly loud exhaust so wearing earplugs has never been an issue.

>>17770820
I have a retardedly loud exhaust and it gets drowned out at 70+ by wind noise

>>17770817
But has he ever even owned a Harley?

>>17770765
You should at the very least ride one. Super duper silly fun.
I got the VanVan for farm duties as I wanted EFI, fairly light, small enough for GF to use, fat tires, and not expensve. It's been brilliant so far. Use it mostly for Hauling seed and inspecting fences and herding goats and such. Only ridden it on the actual road 3 times, but it's a hoot. Launches off curbs and bumps like it's his job.

The 70 Pontiac is a family heirloom and it's pretty nice. Good for weekend cruises but it leaks a bit of oil and need suspension work. Hopefully that will all be sorted by the end of summer.

>>17770817
>nigger on a r1200gs
I'll take things which have never happened for 500 Alex

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Give me your opinions on the KLR 650

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>>17771011
Pretty much desu

>tfw pissing off libcucks while riding in this shirt.

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>tfw studying for Hazmat endorsement for trucking
>tfw gotta go piss in a cup so I can get my CDL permit so I can do on road training
>tfw so many laws and regulations to know
>tfw so many rules
>tfw Werner Ent is constantly calling me for updates

Why did I have to drop out of college and go blue collar?

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>>17771090
Hey Conlan
How's the r3

>>17771090
Because college only leaves you hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt working a job where you probably earn less than you do now.

>>17771081
The only good thing to say for it over a DR650 is that the KLR comes with a big tank stock and some wind protection. Otherwise everything is worse.

>>17771117
Show me on the loan application where they touched you.

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>>17770124
true

>>17771124
>maybe if I post it today it will be funny!

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>>17771090
>tfw decided to go back to school this semester
>tfw work full time
>night classes
>they're all 4 hour classes

Kill me

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>>17771102
It's been a pretty comfy daily, desu. I canceled the insurance on my shitbox to save some burgerbux and been on the bike full time.

>>17771117
Sadly true. The only downside here is that I'll have to stay in Omaha for a few weeks to a month for orientation before they give me a truck and cargo to start driving.

>>17771149
Good for you that you're doing it man.
What are you studying?

>>17771154
Should sell the car and pay off the r3

>>17770587
Never have but probably should for long trips. I think it's mostly wind noise.

My brother does though.

>>17771160
Computer information systems. Specifically networking and security.

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Fireblade

urbananon here
tons of imposters I guess. Haven't been on the weeb forums lately. Sorry my man, but I got back to the area,

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>>17770587
I do on any hour + trip that I will be using the freeway

>>17771170
Same situation here. Just went back to school, all night classes working 40hrs per week and in network admin.

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>>17771177
Nobikes >>>/out/

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>>17771177
Nice dubs m8

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I don't follow bikes, I don't know shit about them. This was at a local meet tonight.

Hope you like it.

>>17771184
idgaf
>>17771187
How ya doin emvee

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>>17771189

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>>17771192
P fucking good mane. Just got done with tech school and got my occupational badge. Gonna be home for the next 20 days meming around before I leave for Vegas.

Shit's gonna b lit. Gonna miss my main man JimJam tho

>>17771189
I like it and don't like it at the same time.

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>>17771177
Hey whats up dude

>>17771199


Care to explain why? I don't understand bikes. I like them but I'm a car guy. I'm also one of those dudes that puts plenty of space between myself and bikers. Got buddies who ride so I'm do have a bit of etiquette for you guys.

>>17771197
Good to hear bro. Sounds like you're having a good time. 20 days of fuckery is always a good thing, I'm gonna have to tag some train cars around here soon.

J Special K never made it down so I never gave you bois the wats.
>>17771207
Long time no see dude, just getting blasted and rolling around campus.

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>>17771180
It fucking sucks doesn't it?

>tfw you're the oldest person in half of your classes
>tfw the young kids straight out of high school don't know the soul crushing world they're entering
>tfw you try to talk to any of them and they just lock up and sit there in silence

Seriously first day of my networking class the professor had everyone introduce themselves by saying their name, what their major is, why they're taking the class, and what your hobbies are and I was one of the only people that didn't spill their spaghetti. If somebody was recording the shit it would be a top tier cringe video.

>>17771140
>implying I've ever posted anything about loans ever on any site

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>>17771162
Nah, I'll hold onto the shitbox for now.

>>17771215
Nah I didn't, dunno when I'm gonna be able to go down again. Haven't really talked to the guy I know who goes there.

Excited to be back in this shit state?

>>17771246
Fuck nah, the roads are shit down here and I'm scraping the front of my car on all the weird side street slopes.

It's all good mang. Shit starting back up for you?

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>>17771211
not him, but

Cruiser bikes like that are designed to be visually cool, but they have like the worse functionality. Harleys etc are stancefags for the boomer demographic.

That said, it does look pretty cool and that's all some people need to float their boat.

>>17771211
Not the same guy, but Indian Scouts are some of the best looking modern cruisers IMO. It's hard for me to put into words why I think they've got it nailed down for my preferred cruiser aesthetic; I'm sure a lot of it is that the Scout doesn't try to be some huge, overly-chromed monstrosity that looks like it could take up a whole traffic lane in its own right, but I also think Indian did a really good job of blending classic cruiser elements with modern design styles and the perfect amount of minimalism.

as far as the one in your picture, I can't say I'm a fan of the wrapped exhaust, and while the little storage bag is, I'm sure, functional, it looks a little out of place.

>>17771123
is that why they cost $2000 more on the used market?

>>17771264
Yeah it sucks, brought your car down?

also bike yet?

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SOMEONE BUY MY CB500F

WHY DID I SELL MY GROM FOR THIS

>>17771364
Because you're a cuck

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I want to get an ECU flash for my bike to fix the lean emissions based fueling.
But I'm paranoid they'll blow it up

What should I do? Kill myself probably

>>17771364
I'll trade you a Glock 19 and $500. Come to DFW.

>>17770587

In town, nay. Longer trips, or rides where I know I'll be doing 100+, yurp. Dat wind noise is a killer.

>>17771395
I'll trade you a Glock 17 and $501

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>>17771406
Why would you wear earplugs on a horse, anon?

>>17770619
Honda rebel 500... idgaf

>>17771154
Upstream Brewing is my jam. Omaha ain't bad.

>>17771331
Nah, I got a Chevy instead. needed it more desu

>>17771473
Different guy here; do you know if RPM does bike trackdays or is it cars only?

>>17771475
>buying a chevy ever

mane

>>17770103
How do I put my bike on the map?

whats the best waterproof mobile phone mount for motorcycles?

>>17771505
You send an email 3 years into the past

>>17771505
The map is NEVER (ever) going to be updated so don't get your hopes up.

I don't even know why it's still put in the thread titles.

>>17771278
This all good and nice, these bugs bunny baloon tires tho... Both loooks and road feel

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I wanna put some crash protection on my new baby.
What is your preferred option there? Bars? Sliders? Engine case covers?

>>17771588
Bars tend to work better in any crash at speed and is doable on a naked bike

From the my state's motorcycle knowledge test:

"To swerve correctly:
A - Press the handlegrip in the direction of the turn
B - Shift your weight quickly
C - Press the handlegrip in the opposite direction of the turn
D - Turn the handlebars quickly"

Evidently C is incorrect. No countersteering for us.

>>17771595
Clearly it's A since it's talking about pushing on the handlebar which is towards the turn

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do you guys ever have a moment where you almost crash when a guy lane changes in front of you on the highway as youre doing 100 through heavy traffic and you kinda wonder how you got to this point?

>>17771603
yes but then I realize I'm on a fucking motorcycle so I just evade and feel the trill of dodging the reaper once more.

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always worth a repost

>>17771603
Why do you have self destructive habits when you are scared of dying?

>>17771614
kek, reminds me of the Hilux bit on Top Gear

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>>17771603
>tfw found out yesterday what it's like to have someone's bumper brush against your leg as they try to merge into you

Shit my pants, senpai

>>17771623
If only you had a real bike you could have accelerated away from the danger

>>17771626
>implying I didn't

The R3 has enough "power" to it to out accelerate most shitboxes in the lower gears.

>>17771632
>shitboxes
>lower gears.

>>17771632
>r3
>power
What did he mean by this?

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>>17770162
This is perhaps the greatest in-head-reading-voice I have ever experienced.

>>17771518
Your pocket.
>>17770528
What's in it? I haven't used the ride app since the initial programming.

....also no bike-friends to intercom with. Everybody in Cascadia eats dirt instead of corners.

>>17771595
In this case, they mean press downward. To countersteer, you push forward. They don't explain it particularly well, but they use press for vertical motion and push/pull for horizontal.

>>17771616
not scared of dying. Just thinking about how I went from top engineering school grad to trying to turn into shoulder served hamburger helper

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>>17771635
>>17771638
It's not hard to out accelerate a clapped out Honda on a shit 300, goobers.

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>>17771603
Situation, yes.
Existential crisis? My fate is in the hands of the Almighty. Fuck fear.

>>17771652
you only race clapped out hondas then?

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>>17771588
Do it, they saved my striple from a lot more damage.

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>>17771657
Pretty much, especially ones where the driver is trying to show off for some club slut.

>>17771671
club sluts do prefer a car ride home in my experience.
they arent wiling to sacrifice hair, make-up or their so called 'dignity' on a bike

>>17771670
This.
>me
>V-Stronk
>Day 2 of ownership
>lock back wheel due to hard-assed tire and noobstatus
>I believe I can flyyyyy
>V-Stronk kicks over
>crash bar and right-side Givi case mount take brunt of impact
>handlebar end and associated long bolt take what was left
>do some ninja shit tuck and roll when I hit
>turn around real fucking quick and run back to bike
>pick it up and push off to shoulder
>pick up misc bits when traffic clears again
>secure now broken topcase latch with janky bungee cord random Victory owner gives me from the depths of his Sidecases of Holding (seriously the amount of shit he had in those was mindboggling)
>cut right turn signal wires since bulb and signal assy were busted to shit
>thoroughly examine bike for leaks and such
>bike's fine
>continue ride then return home

Quality crash bars and sidecase mounts are worth every goddamn penny.

I need a cheap helmet that doesnt look like shit and isnt built like shit, anyone have a suggestion? Closed face preferable.

>>17771689
Schuberth S3

>>17771703
>cheap

>want to sign for my bike
>dealer doesn't call me back
hold me /dbt/

>>17771759
Call them again or physically go to their location and say WTF m8?

>>17771759
Clearly doesn't want your business.
Take it elsewhere

>>17771759
>getting cucked by the stealership
Lmao

>>17771774
This.

>>17771787
>>17771774
rude

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>>17771670
>>17771686
Grabbed some decent looking Givi crash bars

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So, my sister is refusing to get my nephew baptized.


My long term plan is to buy a sidecar, use it to bribe him into wanting to go to church.
I think the minimum passenger age in the US is about 5? Does that sound right?
How does one go about getting a sidecar? Do they make them for not-Goldwings?
Something like the CB1100, or 1300 sounds like a good candidate. Or go completely mad and destroy a VTR.

The only thing now standing between me and a 100km mini-adventure on Saturday is that I might end up oversleeping. How do I not oversleep? Situation:
-earplugs required because of normie friday night outside
-window shutters closed so can't hope for sunlight to help waking process
-2 alarms available
>>17771815
just use an online bible and some tap water fgt

>>17771825
>100km
>oversleeping
uh
100km takes you roughly 1 hour if you're slow
you could oversleep by 8 hours and still have enough time

>>17771829
Thing I'm going to starts at 9:30 and today I woke up at 10, with my morning routine (manicure, etc) I need at least one hour for that and (safe side) 90 minutes for ride. I'll be waking up 3 hours earlier than today after months and months of waking up around noon. How do I not oversleep? I meant what I wrote.

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>>17771825
Protestants.

>>17771837
then you are literally a retard with no self disciplin and no one can help you

>>17771837
Well if you drink caffeine, then don't the day prior to your trip. You'll feel a little more fatigued earlier (typically, ymmv, etc) and will want to go to bed early. Then set all the alarms.

>>17771841
>how do i x
>ur gay lmao

I'm just glad there's things I can rely on staying the same in this turbulent world

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Why do blacks ride the shittiest brand?

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when stigs attack

>Half Life is dead

I'm so fucking sad, hold me /dbt/.

>>17771898
As in the game series? If so, we all fucking knew that. :( It's like Prequel Adventure; string us along for YEARS.

>>17771903
Marc Laidlaw just released his original script of Episode 3, with the names changed so he doesn't get sued by Valve, and called it "I dream I had years ago".

>>17771921
While heartbreaking, that is a better outcome than not having any closure at all. "A dream I had years ago" has a sad, melancholy ring to it.

You ever get rid of or actually fix that old Gold Wing? I can't remember; just came back to dbt for the first time in over a month.

>>17771921
It's honestly not surprising. If they were ever going to do it it would have been well before now.

If they made it now it would have to be made perfectly to not be a flop, thanks to years of people clinging on to the fading possibility of it happening.

>>17771935
I sold it and bought a 2017 701.

>>17771951
It would have been fantastic.
https://pastebin.com/q9DMFa7c

>>17771956
I remember the 701, I missed the selling of the GW. And thanks for the sauce there.

Which is the bolt I change when switching Levers?
Clutch Spring Bolt, Clutch or Clutch Cable nut?

I managed to actually overtighten it once, causing it to crack and my clutch lever to almost fall out.

Don't wanna repeat that.

>>17771090
To get paid. All those endorsements, TWIC card etc are job security for you. Get off 4chan and get the fuck back to studying. Once you have that CDL set aside money for more training like perhaps crane operator or diesel mechanic which are complementary to CDL and make yourself more valuable in your future career.

Seriously, drop in on a truckerfag thread. Learn from those who know and stop being a whiny cunt. My wife got her HazMat, so can you.

>>17771389
>But I'm paranoid they'll blow it up

Why would they "blow it up" by flashing an ECU when the mixture is being richened and therefore it will run cooler?

Mechanic here, just flash the thing.

>>17771815
Go to sidecar forums and ask there for best recommendations. You can mount a sidehack on anything but choosing something relatively popular that quality sidecars have mounts for is path of least suffering.

Then go fucking PRACTICE with it because they don't handle like a motorcycle.

Sidecar folks are a helpful bunch.

>>17771837
Do your manicure/autist ritual the night before. Prepare breakfast night before.

Alarm goes off, toss food down yer fuckin' neck and go do business.

You may or may not be a fag but you sound like a triflin' ass nigga.

>>17772100
This
I set off at 4am for sem and all i had to do was get dressed and eat

>>17771266
Cruiser riders in general put more miles on their bikes and will be riders for 20-50 years, meanwhile all sportbike guys will hit puberty and say that riding is "too spoopy for me" somewhere in their mid 20s and start driving minivans or something.

Obviously the adventure bike guys will keep riding just never off road, but they sure could if they wanted too amirite?

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Hey, so can anyone here tell me if this is too good to be true?
>2015 KTM 390 Duke
>1300 km
>43k NOK

I'm in Norway. These bikes usually go for 50k, with a lot more miles on them than this one has. I don't understand why it's so cheap. Is the engine broken? Is the frame bent? Have they done some sort of fuckery with it? It seems to have sliders and crash bars, so that might be a bad sign.

https://www.finn.no/mc/all/ad.html?finnkode=102221916

I just got my A2 license and am looking for a bike... I'm open to other suggestions.

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>>17772181
>meanwhile all sportbike guys will hit puberty and say that riding is "too spoopy for me" somewhere in their mid 20s and start driving minivans or something.

Right only if they're fag posers. Pic related.

>>17772226
>norway

How much last your riding season?

>>17772226
The Duke 390 is shitty
Get an rs250

>>17772226
dont buy dukes, made in india, poor materials on metals, radiators are fucked, engines seize etc

>>17772226
>2015
>1300 km
Either your riding season is about 1 month or the owner did not really use it. Or they crashed it and changed to instrument panel. Or they don't need it at all and sell it because "it as a bad idea to buy a bike after all"
>Is the engine broken?
You can tell by the sound, by how it behaves on idle, by wether it works steadily when you add gas.
>Is the frame bent?
Beside visual analysis you can tell that by riding in a straight line at 60+kmph. Bent frame will cause bike to lean to one side.

>>17772242
About another month, maybe? You could probably push it a bit into October, but they don't do driving tests anymore that late in the year.

>>17772243
I'm not getting a two-stroke.

>>17772244
But all the reviews say it's good.

>>17772252
Ok. Thanks for the tips. Riding season varies but is usually from late April/early May until the end of September, I think. I have to drive past there this weekend anyway, so I might go and take a look at it.

>>17770587

I wear earphones when riding. I came first in a race last year listening to this song on repeat:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2WH8mHJnhM

I find it weirdly motivational.

>>17767573
Awesomeness

>>17772260
>Not getting a 2stroke
Any reason? It's a far more enjoyable bike than a Duke 390...

>>17770587
A always use earplugs for more than a half hour rides, because of HJC IS-17.

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I made a thread asking about this but didn't get any responses, can anyone give me their opinion on this bike?

400CC, ABS, 185kg

>>17772260
paid reviewer tells you the specs and how it handles, doesnt even touch the issue of build quality or materials used

read up on owner's forums and then think again

>>17772288
Ah, the good old 400cc abs 185kilo
One of my favorites

>>17772260
>But all the reviews say it's good.
Reviews from most places literally have the manufacturer fly out a journo to test the bike for a few days around carefully chosen locations. As long as it makes a good first impression it'll be reviewed well.

>>17772260
You will hate the Duke 390 after about a month of ownership, when you realize just how shoddily put together it is
It's LITERALLY made in India by Rajesh who couldn't land the big call center job of his dream.

>>17772294
Bajaj dominar 400
http://www.bajajauto.com/BajajDominar/Dominar400/specifications.html

Any thoughts?

>>17772301
poo in loo, no idea other than that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhwfi_EI_hE

>>17772300
Can you tell me more about the KTM? Does it break down after a while?

>>17772275
I don't want to have to do an engine rebuild every other week. In my mind two strokes are very high maintenance. And the RS250 doesn't meet the license requirements. And there also isn't one for sale in the entire country.

>>17772293
>>17772297
>>17772300
I'm open to other suggestions. What do you think is a good, inexpensive, fun to ride, and preferably lightweight bike under 48 hp.

>>17772301

Thought: the ABS is low rent and will do more harm than good (think a system that robs up to 50% of braking potential through poor hydraulics).

ABS is largely an unnecessary addition to a bike anyway. The good systems are great, but the bad, meh and dangerous ones are all over the place, particularly in no frills brands like bajaj.

>>17772311
fuck it just get restricted er6n/er6f and call it a day

its ugly as fuck but should be quite reliable and lose very little resale value due to it being shit in first place

dont get anything with clip on bars, those are not comfy to ride around town and give you very little confidence as new rider

>>17772301
Considering all the Bajaj bikes I saw in Ethiopia, I'm glad they're gradually becoming more and more modern. They do need to buy some tech from 1st-world, like the ABS another anon mentioned.

>>17772311
Sv-650, fz07, er6 and get it restricted then unrestricted it once it's plated and all that

>>17772312
Thank you. What about the engine quality? How would it behave in the long run?

>>17772320
Ethiopia? Damn. When you say they are finally becoming modern, what problems were already there in the bajaj bikes?

>all of these people wanting to buy bikes made in India
Niggers, just buy a Japanese bike that will last 300,000 miles and never need maintenance besides oil changes, like a ninja 250 or something. The build quality will be years ahead of these poo in loo bikes

>>17772331
>What about the engine quality?

Expect cheap fittings that corrode, but the main power plant looks okay. DOHC 4 valve, fuel injection, tame power output. It's not under a lot of stress so should put along for a while.

Cheap and cheerful commuter bike, really. I'd say you'd get two trouble free years out of it if it was maintained properly before miscellaneous things started going wrong.

>>17772317
They're more expensive than a Duke. They're more expensive than a brand new Duke, actually. And I'm sure getting it restricted and reregistered is a massive pain in the ass.

>>17772330
Getting it restricted and reregistered is expensive and probably takes a while. The season is almost over, so I'd rather get a small bike that I can ride right away.

>>17772354
It's not expensive nor time consuming
They just flash the ECU at a bike shop, it takes 30 minutes or less
You really are set on buying the shittiest bike possible, huh?
The only good KTM street bikes are 900cc+, the rest are all shitty piles of junk that rattle and have poor QC

>>17772345
>kawasaki budget bike
>last 300,000 miles

Not without a few split cases to fix the transmission and cam chain.

Did you get it confused with a VFR that actually gets valve adjustments?

>>17772181
Cruiser riders in general buy them for sightseeing. ADV bikes are basically cruisers.

Sportbike guys buy them for, well, sport. When you get old you outgrow sport and buy some cafecuck bike that can still lean but has a significantly worse HP/L/weight ratio. And then give your ducati to your wife's son as his first bike and laugh.

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>t minus 1 week until local track licence course
>got letter telling me I can book exam for street licence upgrade now
>good weather right now
Life is good, boys. Not even mad about missing out on a week of riding thanks to family vacation.

>>17772362
>The only good KTM street bikes are 900cc+, the rest are all shitty piles of junk that rattle and have poor QC

This sounds over the top, but is unfortunately true (at least for their road bikes, off road is a different kettle of fish).

Got a mate that does KTM warranty work. The little 300s they sell are just a nightmare, to the point where the dealership is seriously considering no longer stocking them because of the man hours involved in fixing up fatal faults (blown headgaskets within 20 hrs, crank bearing failure, transmission failure, oil pump failures, anything you can imagine, a duke 390 has had it happen to it).

Meanwhile the 1290s are apparently quite reliable - we figure they really put the effort in on the flagships and just shit out the little ones to make dirty profits.

>>17772288
It's a shittier 390.Which is a shit bike to begin with
Get a used jap for that money

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any love for Lexmoto in the UK??
http://www.lexmoto.co.uk/motorcycles.php

>>17772362
>You really are set on buying the shittiest bike possible, huh?
Yeah, I realise that it comes across that way...
How's the old MT-03? Would that be a more sensible purchase?

>>17770238
See BMW forums for vast BMW knowledge, and to find good online parts vendors. You can check for any useful upgrades, tips etc.

https://forums.bmwmoa.org/

>>17770285
Hesketh, then sell it and buy a Norton and keep the change.

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Post disasters.

>>17772389
>How's the old MT-03?

Terrible. Don't touch them.

>>17772380
Cheap chink shit that will fall apart in 12 months and will be less than worthless when you come to sell it.

>>17772405
What happened?

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>>17772405

>>17771885
>Suzuki gets you black bitches that arent fat.

Good to know.

>>17772373
That's true of all manufacturers to an extent

japs don't really put effort into the non-liters except once in a blue moon to keep interest up. the GSXR750 hasn't been updated in over 5 years now. anything triumph that isn't one of their popular models is half assed, same for BMW. and this extends to cars.

buy big or go home.

>>17771189
>wrapping chrome pipes
>wrapping only the mufflers
>having chrome pipes on a bike with blacked out engine in the first place

all of my why.

>>17772373
no its bullshit, the 690 bikes are all the premium quality youd expect from a bike with a top of the line engine.

>>17772389
Every 300 class bike is pretty bad. Just buy a 650

>>17772453
to distract from how slow the bike is

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>>17770103
Hey /dbt/.

Is honda actually coming out with a cbr350rr in the united states (or at all)?

I want a small bike with premium bits real bad.

pls respond.

People here shit on 500's and 300's a lot, but do you see any value in them as just starter bikes?

Or would you tell someone to get a 600 for their very first bike?

>>17772427
I was distracted by phone call and didn`t shift from 2nd to 1st
>>17772436
Deja vu.mp3

>>17772478
Nothing wrong with 300s or 500s. Even if/when I move up, I will be keeping my 390 duke for track days.

If you are interested, 300s have their own class at most tracks, similar to moto3.

>>17772450
>the GSXR750 hasn't been updated in over 5 years now

There's no 750cc class anymore, so nothing to gain by squeezing more out of it. The 600s are going that way too due to euro4 drama.

Check out what they're doing with the new gixxer (butterfly retraction in peak rpm):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0T0p7TsV3s

>>17772478
>>17772483
Also I have a friend with literbikes who just got a wr250r because he thinks its just more fun to string out sometimes on the street. In fact he is selling all but one literbike to take to the track only, and using small power on the street.

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>>17772478
if its a 2smoke yes

>>17772471
>Small bike
>Premium bits

Never ever ever. They're cheapo euro learner shit now and forever.

>>17772478
I would tell a mature adult who's already taken a riding class to get a 600 as a first bike and RIDE WITH ME OR SOMEONE I TRUST TO TELL HIM WHAT THE FUCK A POWERBAND IS.

I would not tell some dagumi miata who drifts out of his driveway every day to get a 600 as a first bike and then go solo.

>>17772491
I want something really maneuverable and that forces me to be better with inputs rather than just powering out of everything no problem. I want to redline without going to jail.

A proper "racing"-ish sportbike like a cbr350rr would be amazing.

>>17772497
It's going to be a two cyllinder shitbike (because emissions) with budget forks and a rear shock that is the linkage between the frame and swingarm in itself (because of the market that will actually buy it)

You want tiny proper racebikes aprilia makes them

>>17772458

Dunno about the 690s, I'm talking more the RC390, Duke 390 stuff (more the Duke for some reason).

>>17772485
im more surprised about cable-activated ride by wire.

Why the fuck wouldnt they just put the poti into the throttle and make it 100% ride by wire?

>>17772501
Not in the USA they don't.

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>>17772497
You want this ugly piece of engineering.

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>>17772509
Nobody makes cool tiny bikes for the US. Nobody even makes cool big bikes for the US.

>why would they want this? they have harleys if they want torquey poor performers with oversized engines, right? all the roads are straight there, after all.
>-honda marketing

>>17772504
>Why the fuck wouldnt they just put the poti into the throttle and make it 100% ride by wire?

I vaguely remember a suzuki rep talking about feedback on that set up being negative from some testers (didn't like the feel of a pure robot throttle or something).

The exhaust is interesting too, he does a breakdown on the valving.

>>17772489
That tail is pretty hot.
>tfw square design isn't coming back

>>17772520
I have a 390 Duke actually but it's not a bike with premium bits and it has many MANY known reliability problems.

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>>17772532
Slowly but surely

>>17772488
>>>r/Motorcycle

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>>17772461
>every 300 class bike is pretty bad

>>17772405
pomf =3

>>17772501
The cbr250rr has inverted forks why wouldn't a 350rr?

>>17772549
I'm talking street.
Obviously a beta300rr isn't a bad bike

>>17772539
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU1_6PKI-mc&t=291s

pay more and make it premium

>>17772488
Some people like to string out slow pieces of shit and pretend to be racers.
>vroom vroom noises heheh, vroom vroom!
Or they just fall for false economy
>yeah it cost almost as much as the big bike but i don't want to pay for horsepower i'll never use...i mean i want to use it but the law is the law....yeah i respect the law...yeah.
>*goes 60 in a 30*

Other, I think more mature people feel better in taming the beast and only using all 150+ horses and every ich of cornering clearance excactly when they want to.

>>17772557
This dude has already blown head gaskets.

>>17770135
i hope that is not you low beams anon

>>17772561
That bike costs nothing close to an s1000rr what are you on about??

You are projecting your thoughts onto everyone's else when that clearly isn't the case because the market is demanding and seeing a revival of smaller bikes.

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>>17772569
No
Liter
No
Peter

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>>17772478
The GS500 is objectively the best beginner bike.
> mileage
It's a mid-sized 4stroke twin cylinder bike, so it drinks less than 6 liters per 100 km.
> handling
It handles nothing like a supersport, spoiling you for when you get something else. But it can also corner much better than something like a cruiser, and actually uses its entire rear tire unlike a Ninja 250.
> brakes
They are complete shit and their only redeeming feature is that they're disc brakes. This is good because the longer braking distance forces new riders to plan ahead and start braking early. No ABS means they learn to brake properly I'd they don't want to get shrekt.
> power
It sits right at the power limit for A2 bikes which is great for euros. It's torquey enough to be faster off the line than most cars you'll encounter in the city. But it also feels relatively gutless so a) it's forgiving of mistakes and b) you can ride it at the limit without putting yourself into too much danger. It reaches up to 180 km/h which is fast enough for highway riding.
> carbs
It being carbed means that if you run into problems, you can learn to fix them yourself instead of heading to the mechanic every time.
> seating position
Upright, slightly forward means it's a neutral riding position so you can figure out what you want afterwards. The seat is relatively uncomfortable making literally every other bike after it will feel like heaven on your ass.
> price and availability
Parts and the bikes themselves are cheap and plentiful. If you crash and fuck up one of your fairings it's 40 euros to replace it with original parts. Engine needs little maintenance. Beginner riders are typically not financially independent, so this is a big plus for them.
> suspension
It's a budget suspension factoring into the overall low cost of getting a GS 500. If you want better suspension it's easy to swap. Therefore it gives beginners an opportunity to learn working on suspension while keeping the cost manageable.

>>17772569
A Wr250R on the used market costs about as much as an early 2000s liter or fairly recent 600. Sometimes a fairly recent liter if you stumble upon an "im fucking scared of this bike get it away from me" special.

Seriously, it's a $3-4k bike.

And everyone I know who buys into slow bike fast is really immature and rides like it. "Hooning at the speed limit" comes up in their arguments 100% of the time.

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Shit tier:
BMW
KTM

God tier:
Aprilia
Ducati

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>>17772577
Who won Dakar this year and last year?

>>17772570
>ride liter
>over eater

>>17772585
Fucking lol

>>17772585
more like under eater because your bike is so heavy you have to make up for it

meanwhile 600s have more than enough torque for scooting around and shitloads of power if you actually know how to shift

>>17772573
Just because the small sample size of people you know are immature, means everyone is immature who buys them right? Our group rides are really tame...

>>17772598
The vast majority of them are because there aren't that many mature people who giggle when they go WOT no matter how fast they're actually going.

Could someone here help out with my question?

>>17772503

>>17772605
Just because a bike has a bad community doesn't mean it isn't great or worth it compared to the competition, and it doesn't mean you have to be like the community.

If you were on /g/, arch linux would be the perfect example of this.

>>17772521
Reminds me of my dads bike cb900

>>17772605
I'm 32 with a job that requires a high level of responsibility. In my off time, though, I enjoy all my vehicles. WOT on the DR650? BRAPPPP with a grin. WOT on the V-Stronk? BRUMMMMNNNNN with a grin. WOT in my truck? Little smile. WOT in either of my Miatas? That depends: am I on track concentrating (something between poker face and *filled with determination*) or just being a hoon (big, dorky grin)?

>>17772610
But arch is hot garbage, and the best distros (funtoo and slackware) also have the best community.

Nice arch users are inevitable gentoo/funtoo/slackware users and mature shitbike riders will inevitably get something with displacement. You'll see.

>>17772597
Anon was poking fun at the fatburgers at SAM

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>>17772621
>I'm 32
>*filled with determination*
>hoon (big, dorky grin)
>I'm 32

is this our fate?

>"I'm 40 and I love my R1. Every time I hit the local twisties I do my rubesty to love arrow shoot to the apex and come out of it with a big nico nico smile on my face. One time I even raced a hachiroku with a mishfiring shistemu and passed him in the five consecutive hairpin turns (jk it was only two lel!). It was pretty cash desu"

>>17772622
>funtoo and slackware
fucking DROPPED

Just use gentoo, and don't use meme distros without dependency resolution.

>>17772646
>slackware
>no dependency resolution
It has it as an option, and it's simpler and easier to work with than something like debian or arch. And if it's a pain for you, you didn't install slackware right.

Also mac OS X/NeXTStep packaging > no packaging > generic loonix dependency spaghetti * sorry man it's just the way it is

>>17772651
OSX is trash too tho.. and you are just dishonoring yourself by comparing slackware to it, further ruining your already unstable argument.

>>17772654
There was no comparison except them both being better than the typical monstrous Systemd/Linux distribution

>>17772520
is that the one Ari raced? pretty sure he said he wouldn't buy one after he was done with the long term test

>>17772632
The filled with determination is making fun of the Undertale meme.

Hoon is simply fun. Do you hate fun or something?

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>not using a two stroke operating system

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>ride fz6 work
>park it
>try to start it up 5 minutes later
>will not start, battery dies from using the starter over and over
>let bike sit for 1 hour
>starts right up like nothing happened

What do? Chalk it up to gremlin bullshit and hope it doesn't happen again?

>>17772690
I'd test/have tested your charging system, but first inspect your battery contacts. Could be anything from a little corrosion, a loose connection, a fuse going bad, a ground a little loose, the ECU dumped a little too much fuel in a few cycles before shutdown, etc.

>>17772690
Did you park it in the sun?
I've seen issues with bikes being too hot to start

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The piece around the lock ripped out. I can not buy new shield here right now. What clue should I use for repairing?

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hello everyone, I have a pic related which is a mildly high-strung 2 stroke
I bought it in the winter and it ran fine, but my city has like 50°C of difference between summer and winter
now the engine simply dies if I dont keep it over 6k rpm for more than a handful of seconds and when going normally it has less power and it really struggles to reach the power band, making power delivery a nightmare.
When it dies out, though, it refuses to turn back on and I have to wait 5 minutes, no matter how much I start kicking (no electric starter)
I even had a guy pushing me and it sounded like the ignition wasnt doing anything, I had to wait
is this normal and what changes by simply letting it sit for 5 minutes?

>>17772690
Heat soak
Specifically to your starter
Little motor overheated and just didn't have enough torque to overcome the compression
Try to maximize arflow to the little bugger

>>17772713
try plastic cement, but be very careful with it

>>17772699
>>17772710
>>17772715
Appreciate the help fellas, I guess I'll give the bike a once-over and hope it doesn't happen again

>>17772714
I will re-carb it but I want to be sure it's the jetting that's causing problems and not something else
it's my first bike so all I know is theoretical and I have no idea why it would start only after awhile
my conception was that if it died because of rich jetting, it wouldnt be able to fire unless I clean what's been fouled or that if it could re-start, it would do so immediately
I just want to be sure I have no ignition problems and it's just the jets

>>17772607
Vin check.

>>17772660
>Do you hate fun or something


There is a bunch of pukes on here that REEEEEE when you are having fun.

bunch of poorfag nobikes.

Alright, I'm doing the last of my packing, tomorrow's trip is happening. Choosing not to take food with me, only water, will make the baggage a little lighter. In fact I'm debating putting everything in one bag. Let's see how things go.

>>17772632
Unless dead, yeah. I kind of want to be the cool uncle whom the kids always want to go visit because no rules, guns, vidya and bikes, but come monday those little shits leave me the fuck alone.

>>17772714
Check the plug while you are at it, they certainly don't last forever on a 2 smoke.

Do all motorcycle stands work the same? Do I need specs for the rear wheel or can I just get one off CL?

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Th' grom lads. Think I'm gonna be selling her soon. ;__;

>>17772801
congratulations

>>17772755
I had them replaced when I bought it, but have left them as they are after I got (what I think are) jetting problems
so, can I be sure it's just the carb setting and nothing else?

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>bought a nice suit
>went for a nice ride
>qt grill mirrin' my bike
>hot grill wanted to date

https://youtu.be/h4UqMyldS7Q

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I've seen this bike a few times in the lot at work. Anyone know what it is? Kawasaki, of course. Maybe some kind of liter? Seems real thicc compared to my SV.

>>17771759
>dealer called me back
>signed for my baiku
2 weeks my famalams

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Another view. Haven't been able to park next to him yet cause he usually uses a full space and I come in later when the lot is full.

>>17772848
>gs
I'll never get the appeal

>>17772864
Clearly not old enough

>>17772867
F700GS was my driving school bike
totally hate it

>>17772873
The F700GS is a completely different machine though.

>>17772849
>>17772852
Read the model info off the information plateon the headstock or the frame rail

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>>17772880
This plate

>>17772876
how so?
what's yours? it looks the same, at least has the same sitting position too

>>17772852
05-06 ZX-6R

which is a better 125: Lexmoto XTRS 125 or Aprilia RS 125?

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>>17772886
I have a R1150GS.
1130cc boxer vs 700cc P-twin
A R1150GS is also more comfortable, heavier, different suspension, drive shaft instead of chain etc.
Also, look at the size differences.

>>17772893
how tall are you?
and it's even heavier?
wew lad
I thought the 700 is already heavy enough
not that I have any problems with the weight but there are bikes just as strong and a way lighter
I'm a newb so has it any purpose to make a bike heavier? Seems stupid or badly engineered

>>17772880
I think I saw that plate but thought it was just warnings etc so didn't look closely

>>17772887
Thanks, I'll try and verify
Guess I could just Google images of zx6rs but gotta run

>>17772903
>how tall are you?
183cm

>and it's even heavier?
Yes, mine is just shy of 250kg.

>but there are bikes just as strong and a way lighter
There are way more powerful bikes that weight less, they serve a different purpose though.

>has it any purpose to make a bike heavier?
Comfort weights more. You can tour on mine without stopping until the 22L tank is empty, fill up and then continue.

>>17772852
Tell him how much you like his strips.

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Just got this carbon fibre helmet and holy shit is it good.

You all need to save up and get one.

>>17772964
How much does it weigh?
Is the level of wind noise acceptable?

>>17772964
Does it flip up?
Does it block sound?
Does it have a build in visor?

>>17771495
It was a good deal dude
idk about that kia soul though

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>>17770587

Not me. How would I hear the speakers in my helmet. My 2 bros exhaust isn't a retarded noise maker and I wear a full helmet so wind blowing in my ears isn't an issue.

On a related note, saw a nog riding the other day. His gear? Shorts, t-shirt, and ear plugs. No helmet, but he remembered his bright orange ear plugs. So if anything go wrong he'll be ok.

>>17773002
>I wear a full helmet so wind blowing in my ears isn't an issue.
Even with a full face you face around 100db on the highway, due to wind noise

>>17773008
not him but not really
>wear in ear headphones
>noise reduced by a ton
>listen to cozy music

>>17773008

That doesn't sound right. I can still hear my music when I'm greatly exceeding the speed limit and the music isn't deafeningly loud. Did I mention I have a fully faired sport bike? I don't get hit with wind/wind noise like someone on a naked. My ears are never ringing when I get off my bike.

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>>17772301
DONT
i have a 200ns, same company, one of the newer models
and i think the frame came BENT FROM FACTORY
it turns very hard to the left when i let the handlebars
witch i "fixed" setting pic related 13mm more in one side
>20mm right side
>33mm left side
and they looked at me like i was crazy when i showed them i have to lean rossi like for it to go straight
and told me just dont let the handlebars
i want that company to burn

>>17773020
Do you have speakers or ear-buds?

>>17773036

Bluetooth speakers.

>>17773035
Poo

>>17772968
1290g

typical helmet is 1500+

Wind noise cancellation is good, a schuberth is probably slightly better but costs way more, this is really decent and I wear ear plugs anyways.

No flip up

built in pinlock and sun visor.

Costed me £315.

>>17773089
not poo.

>>17773109
In loo

Shoulders/neck hurts from wind on adv bike. Will try no windshield / bigger windshield. If that doesn't work I am likely to just kill myself and ride burning unicorns in hell.

>>17772847
Well if your jetting is off like you think the plug could look like a crusty nose nugget at this point.

Runs good cold, won't start hot and will run again once cold = RICH

Somebody possibly fucking with you and turned the fuel screw out or the o-ring on it is toast.

>>17773138
What bike? My 650gs windscreen legitimately spoiled me

>>17773035
Did you measure from the axle centerline to the swingarm pivot bolt centerline to determine you needed a 13mm difference in adjuster blocks? Shy of having the cool laser tool to make sure your rear wheel is on straight it's the best way to be sure.

>>17773138
On my 1190r I had to space the bottom of the screen out an inch to make the buffet go away.

Got a nod from a very cute looking blonde on a scooter.

I don't know why because usually I get zero female attention and never get a nod from scooters.