Obrut, the Japanese cyclop warrior edition. >Motorcycle

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Yamaha

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reposting in new thread for feedback

Would you park beside the random bike (blue) in a parking lot to save space?

>>17878773
no why would I care about saving space

>>17878776
because the parking lot was super full.

it was also at a popular bike cafe, probably 30-40 bikes parked outside; most of them sharing spots

>>17878783
>>17878773
As long as the other guy can get out without issue

>>17878783
again, why would I care about saving space

>>17878787
this desu
dont be a dick and you're good

>>17878792
because it's the decent thing to do

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>>17878773
POST MOTOSAIKURU PAPES

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rate my imaginary first bike

>>17878808
>overpriced/10

>>17878773
Definitely. Unless this was an apartment complex or something where they own or rent spaces.

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>>17878734
but that's wrong

>>17878811
what should i get instead

>>17878808
Don't know quality but it looks nice.
A E S T H E T I C/10

>>17878823
I dunno. I dont know what you want out of a bike

>>17878808
Was looking at a TW200 as my first bike, but went another way. Very glad I didn't. Even a 250 is too slow for regular highway usage around here. That said, I'm looking to buy about 10 acres out of town here in a few years, at which point I will be getting one.

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>no longer nobike

IM GOING TO DIE

CANT WAIT!

>>17878863
I like it.
Prepare for haters though

>>17878863
Neat. Post half helmet and flannel

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>>17878921
Going to get pic related. And maybe some kind of brown leather jacket.

Or ill just keep my dual sport textile jacket. Might look dumb though. Still have time to return it.

>>17878907
I dont love the cafe style, gonna get normal handle bars asap.

Also guys i didnt secure it properly and it tipped over inside of the truck two times. Mirror fell off, dented the tank, tach glass broke, and back hurts like shit lifting up 500lbs.

I havent even ridden it and i already dropped it. Laugh at me

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My new gf

>>17878969
rip

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Goodies came in!

>>17878975
Nice. You need to do something about those guages

>>17878975
Yeah throw some normal bars on. Its already got a brat style seat anyway

>>17878849
just out of curiosity, how much are you going to pay for 10 acres?

>>17878975
Very cool. Change the gauges and you'll be set. Also, taillight looks funky, no?

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Hnnng.

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Should I do it?

2k yuro
25.000 km

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When did you last practise emergency stops?

>>17879039
yes
>>17879041
no

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I can't fucking wait to work on my new CX. Here's some nostalgia for the old one.

>>17878975
What size? Good first bike though, sucks that it fell in the trailer

>>17879044
In my advanced rider course in June

>>17879044

I try to do 1-2 emergency stops every time I get going somewhere. I live on a small military base with not much traffic during most times of the day so I just try to get them in before I'm out the gate and on the main roads.

>>17879044
>When did you last practise emergency stops?
every day when I park at work

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>>17879047

>>17879044
Fuck, like 8 months ago. And never on my new baiku. I need to get on that.

>>17879047
Damn, thass a good picture.

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>>17879004
What's wrong with em? Other than one being busted, which is my fault.
>>17879034
It's got a pathetic little LED strip back there. Thanks bro.
>>17879057
750 i4. It's a little much. Im going to die, i dont fear death. Death fears me. *tips harley helmet*
>>17879008
What's brat style?

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>>17879100
thanks famalam, that bike was v fun.

>>17879088
I have one of those. 1980

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>>17879106
>what's brat style?
Normally a flat seat with normal bars

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>>17879112
I just bought a '78, and it's going to be a massive amount of work. have any pictures?

>>17879106
>What's wrong with em?
They look too big and clunky for the style. Adding a single speedo/tach or two smaller chrome ones (without the link in between) would do wonders.

>What's brat style?
>>17879117
Basically. Café racers have clubman bars (yours) or clip-ons and usually a seat for only the rider. Scramblers are easier to handle because of the "off-road" bars.

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>>17879131
So youre saying me breaking the gauge is a good thing then? Good.

>>17879117
Danke.

Finally got a guy who is serious about buying my WR450. Mainly because im the only one with a title.
How the fuck do people lose titles?
Seriously hope he buys it. Itll be my down payment on a FZ07

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>>17878975
>>17879106
To be honest (and nitpicky), here's what I think your bike needs:

-New seat, with more attention to detail. Backside and underside look not tight enough, and thus, sloppy. Pic related is a good, but extreme example.

- The triangular grill under the seat is not attached properly. Ditch it or fix it.

- Taillight should be different. LEDs are fine, but they can be integrated very elegantly into the seat/rear hoop.

- Shorten the front fender. Maybe paint it green to match body.

- Make a little back fender with the remainder of the front one. Don't use your license plate as a fender.

- Gauges need to go.

- Polish exhausts

I don't know about the legal requirements, but you don't seem to have blinkers? Blinkers are good and there are many low-profile ones available.

Overall, I really like it, but there's still work to do.

>>17879009
Honestly no idea at this point. Goal is 50k to get land and seed a construction loan. Land around here varies anywhere for 9k for 12 acres right off the interstate (but unincorporated), to as high as you want to go. Goal is 10 (or more if the price is right) that can still get high-speed internet. I work from home, so I give zero-fucks about commute distance.

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>>17879195

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>>17879199
What do you do for work? Im looking for a home job.

>>17879218
Software developer with over a decade in healthcare environments. Only the last few years I was able to work from home and actually make enough to start planning for a home.

>>17879199
sounds awesome anon hope it works out for you

>>17879195
Appreciate it.

There are blinkers, theyre integrated in to the head light.
I broke the gauge so they're on their way out.
I fucked up the grill when i dropped it i think.

Screenshotting your post for future references.

>>17879241
No worries m8. It should prove a fun project to get your hands dirty, but I bet what you want to do is just ride on it.

How did you drop it?

>>17878863
>buying someone's cafe project

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>>17879044
Why not?

>>17879264
The guy strapped it in to the truck for me, my dumbass didnt check it, and the first turn i took: "THUD"

Second drop was right after i pulled in to the storage facility and was about to take it out.

Glad i didnt fall while i was riding it down the ramp out of the truck. Would have fucking hurt me and the bike.


Oh also guys the bike doesnt start is that bad?

>>17879307
>Oh also guys the bike doesnt start is that bad?

uhhhhhhhhhh

>>17879271
I can uncafe it pretry easily though right? Just need to change the handie wandys and the seatsy weatsie.

>>17879316
He sais he would have charged 3k if it was running. It was running a few weeks ago. I believe him. Everything shows that he was recently riding it.

It was only 1.1k. I robbed him.

R-right?

It cranks, just has a spark timing issue. Simple fix.

Right? GUYS?

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>go to work on shitbike, anons mentioned my tire is backwards
>only place to work is backyard
>heave it onto upside down bucket, run inside to grab tools
>come back and poor baiku is fallen over, bucket sunk into the ground
Got really pissed at myself and was attacked by mosquitoes the entire fucking time I worked. Threw a few things. I put the handlebars into alignment but the steering stop got gashed, fuel tank got a 1cm dent. Otherwise the bike is fine and I rode it around to pick up a case of beer to down tonight (I rarely drink).
It really pains me to see my baby get banged up, this bike hasn't let me down ever. Gotta learn somewhere. I can't wait to have a garage to work in with proper stands and tire changing tools.

I have no one. Only my bike loves me. But it's getting cold and soon we are going to separate till April. I'm considering suicide.

>>17879325
I think youre ok as long as you have some mechanical knowledge

>>17879337
I don't im going to break this thing

>>17879351
Better learn.
Check coil packs. Old ones like split open

>>17879122
>mfw I live 15 ish minutes from Route 66

It's literally just a side road boys, I drive on it to get groceries.

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>>17879044
>When did you last practise emergency stops?
August 31st at about 8:30PM

>>17879325
It depends on how much it has been chopped up and whether the original parts are easily available easily. Generally it's a pain to unfuck modded bikes.

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R8 my bike fags

Any other CBR'bros out there?

>>17879331
Buy a jacket

>>17879392
>Honda
/10

>>17879365
>mfw I used to live 5 miles from 191
Unfortunately, not the good bit. But I did ride the good bits once, and am planning a border-to-border trip one day.

>>17879400
It's -20 and lots of snow in winter.

>>17879392
Bike looks pretty good, needs more jpg though.

>>17879415
Buy a really good jacket. And some gloves.

Why does it seem that Cafe Racers appeal to people who just start getting into bikes?

>>17879420
Im spewing about the quality, looks like dogshit, ill download a better picture downsizer because the original image is great quality.

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>>17879392
I like my CBRs but fuck they're giving me bad luck.

>>17879435
Because any one who's ever ridden a bike would know they perform like shit

>>17879435
They are cheap and easy
>>17879453
You are ignorant

>>17879444
Mine ticked over 70k km a few weeks ago. So far so good, i think the rubber lines are breaking down though. I live in a humid climate. We shall see.

>>17879435
a lot of people just want something to buzz around town on that isn't a scooter.

>>17878975
Is that a 400T? I love mine

>>17879435
People who aren't into bikes only look at aesthetic, they don't look at a Cafe racer and think "god that would be uncomfortable as fuck and probably ride like shit" they just think "that looks cooler than a Harley/crotch rocket (because there are only two kinds of bikes to normies) I should get that one" they're used to cars where every shitbox is the same besides looks.

>>17879499
They aren't uncomfortable and are super fun to ride

>>17878975

Jelly

>>17879527
>t. nobike

>>17879325
Do you wanna fix it yourself?

I'd take it to a mechanic.

>>17879544
Been riding 26 years friendo

>>17879472

This has been my finding as well.

>>17879551
And I'm fucking the queen (she's wild mate)

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Should I get flush turn signals for my R3?
I was originally going to sell it to some girl but my friend told me she couldn't pass the MSF course so I decided to keep it and getting a dual sport for next bike.

>>17879586
no. nobody can see your flush mount signals unless they're within 20 feet and looking really hard directly at them. you might as well remove them completely

>>17879551
Cool story grandpa

>>17879647
Im 31. Not a grandfather yet

>>17879609
Depends, Jake the garden snake's ones are so bright that they are almost a hazard at night.

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Are my fork bushings still good /dbt/?

>>17879706
are you really going to buy those really expensive signals or are you going to buy chinkshit? Also the light is directional and doesn't show well from directly in front of the bike when they're mounted sideways.

>>17879459
What's there to be ignorant of?
Old bikes before they're even chopped to shit offer nothing like the standards offered on bikes today. Faggot posers like the aesthetics when they don't know the first thing about them

>>17879735
Youve clearly never ridden on and are ignorant of their background

>>17879749
Why they Cafe racers originally became a thing and why they continue to be are for competely different reasons my sleeve tattood friend

>>17879710
Look fine to me, as long as they don't have flat spots or scoring on them they should be good. I never even really looked at mine when I changed my fork seals>>17879729

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>>17879758
Not really.
They still build cafe bikes. For the same reason they did back then.

>>17879796
Didn't mean to do that bottom tag, but I guess you can have a free (you)

>>17879797
>it's the "supersports are cafe racers" autists
Just ignore it everyone, it's retarded.

>>17879805
No argument eh?

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XR100R

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>tfw won't get to ride again for months

>>17878863
I'll bet you had to put it in a truck because it doesn't run.

>>17880057
I will soon know this feel. 10 months. Gonna keep my shitbike to reacclimate then buy a 600 or something. Gonna get hectic

>>17880106
It will be about 2 months before I can walk again because I broke my fucking leg and probably a while after that before I can ride, which will be in the middle of winter anyway.

What's so bad about winter riding?
Granted I live in Central California, so the winters aren't too cold.
Is there bike stuff I should know about riding in winter?
I barely started towards the beginning of summer...

>>17878969
You idiot, I spent a good hour with 2 cans of bungie cords taking a 250 '78 Yamaha enduros from northern Wisconsin, down to mid-north Illinois, 4 hrs, with out a scratch

>>17880244
I imagine most people actually get snow and ice

>>17880290
Didn't even think about that, I guess I oughta be thankful then.

>>17880290
And worse still - salt

>>17880244
You know how on a chilly day or night, say in the 50's F, a temp that would normally merit maybe just a long sleeve shirt, it gets pretty damn chilly at any decent speed? At 30 or below, you seriously run the risk of frostbite or hypothermia if you don't have the right/good gear.

Also snow and ice are dangerous enough for four wheels, imagine two.

>>17880300
t. no skill can't ride cuck

>>17879797
To go fast around a privately owned racetrack without having to be part of a factory racing team?

Every fucking year these get worse and worse for streetability while more and more edgy tryhard looking "sport nakeds" come out. I swear to god the japanese, the italian weeaboo aprilia included, are saying "take it to the track baka" (the S1000RR is actually pretty comf though).

>>17879805
But.
That's what they are.
Cafe racers were for going FAST ZOOM ZOOM.

>>17879710
If the Teflon is gone and you can see the brass underneath it's time for new ones.

>>17880440
Fire
Blade

R
1

They're both comfy and very streetable like the s1krr.
New gixxer, zx10r, rsv4, Duc v4 all fit what you're saying though, uncomfortable to daily and strung out

>>17880481
>R1
>comfy
hahaha

>>17880057
California, we can split lanes and ride year round. About the only thing that will change is I'll hang up my mesh jacket and break out my adv one with the liner.

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>>17880487
Unless you're a fucking giant the R1 is plenty comfy. A shitton more comfy than I was expecting.

>>17880458
cafe racers were just regular bikes with a bunch of weight stripped off, supersports are built entirely to go fast, sometimes adding weight to go faster.

>>17880502
They are HEAVY, even in the pigfat adv world they are heavy.

>>17880519
It's so pretty, though. I'll just double my leg days. Worth.

>>17880502
The active suspension sounds pretty neat

>>17880487
t. Hasn't ridden one
It makes plenty of mid-range and the same seating position as the CBR.
It's just a bit wider

>>17880529
You mean semi active surely? And that's not an uncommon feature on touring bikes these days
Afaik true active suspension doesn't exist on bikes yet

>>17880481
>>17880487

In about a year I want to upgrade from my SV650. I'm not sure I want a literbike though, I honestly have no idea. I know supersports aren't comfy, but are they that bad for commuting 20-30 minutes on? What about longer rides? I've ridden my SV for like 10 or 11 hours before and it wasn't that bad.

I was considering a Gixxer 750 because I don't want a 600 and I'm not sure I can ride a 1000 and keep my license.

Anyone have advice or want to tell me I'm a faggot or whatever?

>>17880574
faggot

>>17880574
>20-30 minutes
Nah
>longer rides
If your legs and abs burn you did it right. I hope you don't have carpal tunnel.
>GSXR750
It's just the 600 with a bored out engine. And it's "about" as fast the 1000 anyways. No reason to get it except to save on insurance.

If you're concerned about comfort. look for early model sportbikes. Pre-05 is usually a little comfier.

>>17880574
Whatever

>>17879044
This Tuesday when I passed my exam for the unrestricted license.
Even without it, I do them every couple weeks along with evasion manoeuvres when the roads are clear and walking pace balance when I'm in traffic. Should conefag more though.
No more riding for a while however, bike is in need of fixing. Weekend is wrenching time with dad.

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>>17880574
Maybe consider something like an fz10 or the new CB1000r if you want power and comfort

>>17880598
Does hondashit actually sell one with a normal headlight now?

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>>17880574
We posting comfy bikes?

>>17880598
>CB1000R
Wait why did they drop the swastika rims and single sided swingarm? Fucking Honda.

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>>17880581
>>17880585
>mfw

>>17880583
> And it's "about" as fast the 1000 anyways

Shit, really? Maybe I will just get a literbike.

>If your legs and abs burn you did it right. I hope you don't have carpal tunnel.

I've been unironically going to the gym more to try and build core strength so I'm able to avoid putting weight on my wrists.

>>17880598
I want a windscreen though.

>>17880601
>>17880604
just looked it up, it's fake just like kawasaki's imaginary 4 cyl 250

it's stil le brazil bike

>>17880606
H O W D Y

Is a peter a good second bike? When I upgrade I'll have been riding on an A2 bike for over 3 years. I don't want to jump on a 150+ hp monster right away, I was more thinking along the lines of around 100 HP but lots of torks. Half-faired, FI.
>F800GT
>Bandit 1250
>CBF1000
>FZ1

>tfw want to move home to dixie
>tfw LA angers the fucking shit out of me
>tfw I make great money here and my company is here
>tfw cant lane split back home.

>>17880641
cali a shit
>>17880640
F 800 is Pass easy to ride
get MT 09

>>17880652
No half fairing. Tracer is too expensive. I was hoping for something between 3000 and 5000 € (hard cap).

>>17880655
VTR1000/TL1000.

>>17880656
Both carbed.

>>17880665
>Two carbs

Oh no how will you live

>>17880665
TL1000s are not carbed

>>17880655
WR 125

>>17880675
True carbs aren't black magic instant bike killers, but I'd rather not have to deal with them again.
I checked cycle ergo and the riding position on the TL is a bit too far forward for my taste.

>>17880679
Nevermind then.

>>17878764
Is carpenter brut meant to mean something similar?
What with laserwave aesthetics and all

>>17880038
>Plastic pumps
>Shaft grenading
>Fork separation
>Pre rusted from factory
I wouldn't touch a 1200 with a 10 foot pole

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>>17880640
Older FZ1s check out. Yamaha discontinued them because they were too good and the adult audience was flocking to beakbikes and started making some edgy "dood it's an R1 for HOONIN ON DUH STREET" shit.

>>17880573
Not sure, the review I read said it was the smoothest bike in the class though; sacrificing a bit of handling for it.

>>17880704
>older FZ1s
First gen is out because carbs. I was thinking along the lines of 2007+ but I just noticed they're 150 monsters that I mentioned earlier.

>>17880732
>FZ1
>monster
Haha, no. Actually ride one before you benchrace.

It's even an acceptable beginner bike.

>>17880739
This

>>17880739
desu i slid the rear out on my fz6 and lowsided it, i can't imagine the fz1 being any friendlier.

>>17880739
>>17880753
OK I'll keep it in my list. Obviously I'd test the ones on the list before buying one of them.

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>Riding buddy out of LA said he was going to send me a chocolate bar if I got a guess right
>I did
>Thought he was bullshitting
>Or at the least going to send me a gag gift
>Get home from work
>Package
>Open it and turn it upside down
>A fucking Milky Way hits the table

>>17880810
why sad if good thing habben

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>>17880810
What leathers do you have CJ?

>>17878773
No, my bike is too big to even fit

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>>17880815
I didn't have an appropriate reaction image. The melted Milky Was pretty good.

>>17880816
I don't have leathers because I'm king of the squids around these parts. But I'm eyeballing one.

>Icon Anthem two jacket
>A* SMX-1 Airs
>AGV K-3
>Leather jacket and hoodie when it's below 50

That's about it.

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Is the Indian Scout any good or is it a memebike?

>>17879044
Yesterday, in the pouring rain.
I basically have to do it everyday when commuting. Even leaving a 3 second gap is not enough to slow down gradually when another jackass decides to hit another car. Every. Single. Day.

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>>17880834
I just bought the smx1, I'll let you know how it is this weekend.

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oh deer

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>>17880838
The bobber is kinda gay.
The regular scout is nice, I really like the new green color

>>17880851
Err the mx1, whatever the suit is called

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>>17880867
>>17880851
Post sister.

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888 get?

grand canyon yo

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>>17880838
Its good senpai

>>17880889
meh overrated

I broke my tandem riding cherry today. I don't know how to feel... It was like riding with bags of cement tied to my bike, and it was kinda more terrifying than going into a blind turn too fast. Am I just a huge faggot or is that what tandem riding is supposed to feel like?l

>>17881009
stop taking fat girls for rides

>>17881009
Did you set up your suspension and tire pressures on your 125cc scooter?

>>17881014
It's a 600cc Suzuki s40 scooter sir, and no. I thought of it halfway through the ride though.

>tfw getting my bike next weekend
I'm fucking hyped.

>>17881022
Is it fast?

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>>17881018
>>17881014
>>17881009

>>17881025
Depends. 2012 CB400, compared to what I've ridden it's fast.
I just need a helmet now. I'm going to try some stuff on Monday, eyeing the Arai Vector 2

>>17881018
>>17881028
It's a low displacement cruiser. I'm sure it didn't handle that well to begin with

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How (un)compfy is something like this under leathers?

>>17881009
Get a proper bike
Adjust your suspension and tyre pressure
Don't take whales for a ride

Your bike should just accelerate a bit slower, but not much. Girls weight 70kg or less, they barely impact anything.

>>17881035
If your leathers are already tight, somewhat.

Very comforting, though, so long as you don't try walking through a mall with one.

>>17881067
Does it help with posture on the bike a bit. If i'm sitting on it for a long time I tend to unconsciously sag like a sack of potatoes. Whichh strains the lower back .

>>17881056
>giving a girl above 50kg a ride

wew lad

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>>17881073
>giving a girl a ride
wew

>>17881028

One of my all time favorite bikes.

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>>17881073

A 50kg girl aint gonna have the tits and ass im after. 70kg however hnnng status

Well that grom meme sure died out quick

>>17881103
Well, yeah
Just like sumos the year before
It's kinda how fashions work

>>17881076
is that a trap

>>17881113
:)

>>17881073
Sorry, I don't date kids. Woman weight 60-70kg.

>>17879482
Cb750k 1980 dohc i4

>>17879535
Thanks

>>17881035
Feels reassuring. The shoulder straps sometimes get uncomfortable when they're twisted or bunched up. I only wear my one-piece on the track, but when I do, I wear it all day. Take off the back protector and let the torso portion hang down my waist when just walking around though so I can air out a bit.

>>17881035
max comfy.also if your suit has a hump the air flows through it.

>>17881071
Use your core. Try this: Go for a day ride. And I mean dedicate an entire day to riding, with just short breaks for drinking / pissing / fueling up in between. Ride 8 hours or more. Repeat for 3 days. Just spend the day on your bike and pay attention to your posture. Don't go too fast so you have the attention to spare.

>>17881071
I have the same issue.

>>17881155
What does it mean "use your core" ? Does it mean you have to consciously use your
lumbar to keep your back steady?

>>17881170
At first, yes. It becomes automatic if you do it often enough. Going for a trip and doing it a lot helps with it.

have any of you ever ridden or had experience with a yamaha fz750? I'm interested in getting one because of both their looks and their engine design.

>>17881171
Okay. Thanks for the advice.
Having a steady back looks more difficult than having the legs "gripping" the fuel tank.

>>17881227
Your core should automatically be activated if you squeeze your legs. I don't know, I haven't had to consciously do it in a while. Just pay attention to your posture, the rest comes on its own.
Lifting would help, especially if you sit at a desk all day like me -- absolute poison for all muscles, including the core.

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>>17880703
Huh?

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New rider here, I dropped my bike one too many time and now my headlights isn't working (yet high beams are functional operation).

Maybe I shall take it to the mechanical shop. Before that I will try my best to do-it-yourself.

Are there useful beginner's guide resource into fixing motorcycles ? I have not a prior knowledge and father is only carpenter. I want to learn !

>>17881469
You maintenance manual shoud have the instruction to change bulbs and check fuses, start with it.

>>17880703
I listen to Carpenter Brut every day but have no idea what you're on about. Plz tell me

>>17881469
Probably broken bulb, try replacing that first.

>>17881469
This: >>17881474
Get the appropriate Haynes manual for your bike. I doubt it's a fuse (headlight isn't on its own subcircuit, other things wouldn't be working either if it was this). Most likely just a burnt filament or a disconnected cable somewhere, possibly inside the headlight housing. Should be an easy fix.

>>17881469
haynes manuals are the best resource for self-maintenance. this applies to both cars and bikes. they're not expensive either, and they're easy to understand.

>>17881524
>haynes manuals are the best resource for self-maintenance.
If you don't have the mechanic service manual

>>17881469
buy a new bike its totalled

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>>17881474
Are there are way to do a diagnosis ?

I have not many money. Affordability and availability is issues. I know Japanese motorcycle is quality but maybe to shipping from China (Chinese make everything) will be month long journey !

>>17881509
>>17881511
>>17881524
Thank-you friends !

Feeling freedom of motorcycle is an urgency. I hope to begin riding again soon.

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>>17878807
What baiku is this? I showed you my (You) now answer me.

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>>17878764
MotoAmerica released a new twin racing series with 650 to 850cc 2 cylinders.

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/motoamerica-will-make-several-changes-to-its-classes-for-2018-season/

If one was to theoretically compete in this (for a friend), which bike is a BEST?

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>>17881553
790 duke will be a best, no one can contest this (but when people get mad at the truth, this will generate guaranteed replies).

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>>17881543
ninja 250 you fucken scrub its not a bike tho its a scooter

>>17881564
That isn't a 650 to 850cc twin, please re-read.

>>17881553
Ducati 848.

>>17881579
nice quote faggot, please re-read.

>>17881591
>650 to 850cc 2 cylinders.
>ninja 250 you fucken scrub
>that isn't a..
>REEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

o-ok

>>17881607
he wasn't quoting the post about the new racing series though. are you actually retarded?

>>17881553
Duc 848 Evo, it's the most modern V-twin supersport that fits in the rules

>>17881559
Are you high M8? I'm sure the 790 would be the best compared to SV650s or FZ-07s, but the 848 is on a whole different level, in fact they'll probably ban it or limit it in some way if they don't want their new series becoming a one make series.

>>17881614
Yes I am, my apologies.

>>17881103
I still kinda want one. Floors me when I see 2-3 year old Groms still selling for $2600-2800, when Kawasaki dealers in the area want $2500-2600 for a new Z125 Pro.

>>17881670
Groms reached meme status on day one

>>17880603
What's that bike on the right?

>>17880502
It's sorta like RSV4's grandfather.

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I want a liter peter already!!

>>17881723
They are honestly meh

>>17881759
How so?

>>17881723
That one is a sports tourer, not a liter SuperBike. It makes 130hp, which is less than even the 1000cc naked bikes like the gsxs or fz10.

>>17881764
>ride through town
>stuck behind slow people
>no point for the power
>get on freeway
>reach 80 in first gear
>all other gears are boring and pointless
>ride with slower guys
>can't use power because you have to follow.
Honestly i have more fun on my smaller bikes because i can rip through gears and fling them around because they are lighter and never really break the law in the process.

>>17881723
Then get one?

>>17881776
>yurocuck rationalization

>>17881781
Im american m8.
Just the other day i went on a ride with a buddy
He has an FZ1 with a power commander.
He was bored shitless because i was on a WR450.
I was having a blast rippin gears l. Meanwhile he is behind me in first.
We swapped bikes and he had a blast while i was bored as fuck in first.
Get some experience. You will understand

>>17881770
I never said anything about superbikes.

>>17881777
Have to move flats and buy a cage first. SOON.

>>17881776
I'm not looking for liters to thrill myself, I'd kill myself instantly with the power / speed they have. I get enough thrills taking my 500 to the track for now, and once that wears off I might buy an old shit 600 for that. What I want out of a liter is something to tour on with luggage and pillion, in comfort, with torque for days and the ability to rip up some twisties.

>>17881791
Fair enough. Find a comfy liter and ride on

>>17881790
>friend was bored as fuck because he was following your slow ass on your slow ass bike
>this makes fast bikes boring
You're a retard m8

>>17881796
Will do, anon. I just can't wait to do it. I also don't want to go out and test ride some right now (which I could) because I'd just regret having to daily my 500 for another year or so, knowing how much more powerful the big bikes are.

>>17881801
>reading comprehension
Get some experience m8

>>17881723
>dorito shaped exhaust

WHY

>>17881791
Cbr1100xx

>>17881808
So you can dorifto easier.

>>17881811
Has the same fucking power as the Z1000SX, the fuck are you on about?

>>17881790
What the fuck dude.
Just because it isn't at red line you don't need to keep it in first. The liter will be much smoother and have power on tap when you want/need it even at low RPM in 6th.
And you're being proud of going slow as fuck? Good luck surviving on the gutless wr450 when you can't pass people

>>17881824
>reading comprehension
>gutless wr450
Children, settle down please

>>17881791
then look at getting a sports touring. something like a gsf1250, vrf1200, st1300, 1400GTR, FJR1300

>>17881828
>41hp
>not gutless
Are you trying to trick people into buying slow bikes so that you'll feel less inadequate?

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>>17878773
No, he fucked it for double parking.

>>17881834
I can tell you have no bike.
Please, come back when you have back

>>17881806
>>17881828
>gets called out for being a slowfag who doesn't know how to push the limits of a fast bike
>muh reading comprehension
>muh experience
If you've got more experience than me (which I doubt) you clearly didn't learn anything if you can't have fun on a fast bike, stop pretending everyone is as bad a rider as you are.

>>17881829
>Bandit 1250
Is on my list.
>VFR
I hear bad things about servicing it. Looks and sounds sexy, I'll give it that.
>ST1300
Pretty much an older, more touring oriented VFR or am I just dumb?
>Concours
Don't know much about that one yet, looks p cool. Good riding position, plenty of power. Sounds pretty heavy though, 300 kg which is 70 more than the Ninja 1000.
>FJR
Ditto.

>>17878773
I generally don't share space with strangers unless there's absolutely no parking and they've left a good amount of room.

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>>17881846
K I'm back

>>17881847
26 years on a bike mang.
Ive had fun on just about everything.
All i was saying is, it is fun to rip gears on a light bike.
Its fun to ride a high HP bike on track.
Didnt say you couldnt have fun. Liters just arent as amazing as people make them out to be on the street.
So act mature please and stop being mad about my opinion.

>>17881857
Are you that same idiot from last night who thinks cafe racers are comfy, captain "26 years of experience"? You need to stop being so stupid anon, or get a trip so we can filter you.

>>17881865
Tell me how a cafe isn't comfy.
Wide soft seat. Leaned forward just like a sport bike.
You realize comfy is subjective right?

>>17881853
honestly I was just listing off sport touring bikes that are still made. I've never ridden any of them, but based on their specs the 1400GTR and the bandit 1250 seem the most appealing because of their low end torque.

>>17881871
>cafe racer seat
>wide
>soft
Stop posting about things you know nothing about.

>>17881871
>leaned forward just like a sportsbike
that's not comfy.

>>17881829
I just looked up all of these and except the Bandit they're all really hard to find here compared to regular liters and a lot more expensive. Think I'll stick with the list I compiled earlier.
Bandit 1250
FZ1
CBF1000

>>17881877
Typical of /dbt/, not like anyone here actually rides.

>>17881881
I've built many cafe bikes.
I DD'd a CB650 with a fiberglass seat for years.
Seriously man. Go ride one. And not one some kid built in his back yard with ebay parts.
>>17881885
To you

>>17881887
Yes join the SPORTS touring master race

>>17881686
Vancouver anons vfr500

>>17881856
That bike is honestly slower than dudes wr450

>>17880862
Green scout and blue/white scout look gr8

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>>17881951
The bobber is ugly tho

>>17879044
I don't want to try anything on my baiku
she's so....precious to me

>>17881791
>buying a cage in the year 2017 of our lord and savior jesus christ
why tho

>>17881887
>Not knowing anything about common bikes
>Complaining about others advice and accusing them of not riding
Wew

>>17881115
>not dating <1,65m thin <60kg girls
what's with your disgusting man-bear-woman fetish wtf dude

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>>17881776
>He doesn't break the law just to assert dominance over the police blasting them at well into triple digits
Top cuck why not just get a car

>>17881819
It's also 15 years old. Really makes u think

>>17881856
>cbr500 talking shit about slowbikes

lol

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>>17878764
Post strips

>>17878975
None of you public transportation users noticed the bars are actually normal bars turned round?

>>17882180
Yes and no.
Clubman bars are meant to be the way they are pictured.
Technically you can take some regular bars and run them backward for the same effect. But they are never quite right.

>>17882180
>he doesn't know what Clubman bars are
>calling others public transportation users
Neck yourself

>>17882180
KitKat put your trip back on

>>17882160
you're bike is too cleaner

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>custom bikes are built by mechanics and are tasteful works of art
>an actual stick and a floor mat for a seat

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>>17882263
People are dumb sometimes.
You are living proof of that if you think they are ALL built like that.

>>17882266
The vast majority are my dude
>t. lives in a city with a cafe fetish
We have the handbuilt show here every year and it's beautiful inside but the parking lot is full of shit like the post you quoted

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>>17882276
Ok? So?

>>17882279
>autism

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>>17882281
Ok

>>17881808
To someow hide the Euro 4-compliant ehaust vaolume. They re all barell-size.

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>>17882276
Did you go to Handbuilt this year? A friend of mine brought pic related and apparently it drew a lot of attention.

>>17882284
>some a are b
>some c are a
>therefore some c are b

And you throw a spergfit

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>>17882294
Unfortunately I was in Seattle so I misses both it and motogp. I have some pics from last year if you're interested

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>>17882296
Saying ok is a sperg fit now?
You're the one triggered by what other people do with their own property

>>17881853
>S1300
You are just uninformed, completely different than the VFR's
Never ridden one, but I ve heard excellent things about them
In Europe it's called the PanEuropean

>>17882299
haven't seen that design of front end before, I'm guessing it doesn't work very well...

>>17882306
It's just a girder front end with the spring turned sideways for the aesthetic, I doubt it works any worse than any other girder front end.

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>>17882306
Probably not but it's hella neat.
There's always stuff like that, really interesting concepts that didn't catch on for good reason but are cool at least to see

>>17882231
It has 8 miles on it.

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>>17882203
Not him. Please take it back?

>>17881857
>Liters just arent as amazing as people make them out to be on the street.

You should try a V-twin instead. Even my advpig is a fucking hoot to ride on the street.

>>17882299
I might go next year, I always have fun at Mama Tried in Milwaukee and Handbuilt seems like the same thing but bigger. Maybe my old man will get an invite to bring a bike if we do anything cool this winter.

>>17882326
Hit me up if you do I'll buy y'all a beer
[email protected]
It's a pretty fun time and Austin's got great food and drinks, some good roads out in the hill country as well

>>17879392
test driving a 2017 cbr tomorrow desu, not planning to buy new tho

>>17882344
600 or liter

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One more from handbuilt 2016

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>>17882383

>>17882383

>>17882383

I know we haven't reached the bump limit just yet but if I let you degenerates in charge of making new threads the OP always ends up shitty in some way.