R6 is a Fag 5: Its getting old isnt it? Edition>Motorcycles>Scooters are gay>no conditioned air, no tolerance for the fragrance of nature>bullying r6 for his own good>HYB and BHY>take the warning stickers off your bike>put more anime stickers on your bike>don't buy chinese motorcycles>wear ear plugs>pass the MSF course>litre sports alive and wellthe links>https://msf-usa.org>https://cycle-ergo.com/>https://superbikeschool.com>https://ridelikeachampion.com>https://sharp.dft.gov.uk/helmetsSTICKY: >>23526953 ?FAQ: https://pastebin.com/xu560p4qgo back to redddit trannyhttps://www.4channel.org/feedbackthe vidsTwist of the Wrist II:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRbguh4Ck28 1982 safety video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtG6MRIVtZg Japanese motorcycle cartoonshttps://9anime.to/watch/bakuon.z1nm/ep-1HowTo pick up girls on a motorcyclehttps://youtu.be/Sqc5ojwte6M?si=xKM8o9u_LGx_1UoP previous >27582779
Bikefuckers
great OP pic
I think I'm getting my gs TODAY and the weather is SHIT for another week at least.
I've been thinking about getting a Honda XR150L to try out owning a small dual sport for the first time with relatively little financial commitment. Does anyone here have experience with that bike?
I've almost had my bike for a year now and I still haven't gotten the mirrors where I want them
Got my first bike on Monday. Triumph Scrambler 400x. I am immediately in love
>>27584976just remove them
>>27584980HELL YEAH BROTHER
>>27584964how is it that adv bikes are this good? once you get on a gs you feel like you could ride forever, and when you hit the corners it turns into a giant supermoto. you can even buy good tires for 19" and 21" fronts now. truly blessed.
>>27584955>no prevshit thread
>>27584996WITH AN ADV BIKE YOU CAN GO EVERYWHERE
>>27584996I can't wait to fall in love with that bike. The ergo on the test ride was spot on for me. Only one hour until I have the key!
ATX scavenger hunt anon, I retrieved the can of Shine & Go. I left a sticker in its place for anyone else who goes by.
>>27585002nice one popsthese lil shits can go anywhere too as long as you aren’t in a hurry and weigh less than 300 pounds
>>27585012I need to attach GoPro or have my wife take some new pictures
>>27585012THANKS SONNY, I'VE HAD MY FAIR SHARE OF SLOW BIKE EXPERIENCES AS WELL
>>27585015this is the same corner but uphill and almost a decade later
>>27585017nice where I live we don’t have a lot of comfy roads. There are some but they come with risk of cars pulling out from side streets. I am just spoiled by track.
>>27585009witnessed
>>27585004How many bikes do you own nigga
>>27585027Hey how did you get a profile pic? I'm new to this forum.
>>27584840>>27584827>>27584827https://www.webuycars.co.za/buy-a-car/Suzuki/GSX/284F02658pls reply this is in south african rands so its around $1411,82 I am
>>27585043I am worried that its got 4 carbs and spares might be hard to find. I've only ever seen one person with this bike on the road but fuck me I dream of this thing. I have a 2001 Opel Ute I can sell to get it. The Ute has just been standing in my year for more than a year and its got a knocking sound on the engine I dont wanna spend the money to fix because I've already redone the gasket, head etc. It became a money pit
>>27585043kek they detailed a teapot. if it test rides ok it should be fine
>>27585027Speaking of ractracks, this is the road that leads to the Nürburgring (the L92). As soon as temperatures go into the double digits (in Celsius) all retards come out of their holes and it's almost like a shitty version of a "the Crew" or Forza Horizon game with all the bikes and boyracers out.Here, I also made this extremely shitty video to show the road to a friend half a year agohttps://youtu.be/Q-njRJScNAg?si=4SV7TvC0xbjlh6LM
>>27585034DM me and I can give you the details
>>27585050looks comfy and a little sketchy with so much traffic Is that a drz? I am regretting getting the klx instead of the drz…klx is probably better trail bike but i think id prefer the additional power
>>27585058>Is that a drz?no, it's a Yamaha TT600 (the cooler version of the XT 600), but here for you I also had a (two) DRZ at the Ring.Traffic heavily depends on when you're there, in the video it was the "Anlassen" event, a church service at the beginning of the biking season where you show up at the Ring with your bike and get blessed for the season. You also get to take a free ride over both parts of the Ring.
>>27584955Based threada, may the gods bless us with more based Hondas.
>>27585049thats the stock paint job though what detailing are you talking about 8vday
>>27585068Oh nice! I forgot all about those bikes, I’m awful at identifying them in general though.>blessedAmen
>>27585073yeah in the end it was all just brick headlight and one big cylinder in the 90s, I don't blame anyone for not identyfing it
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4nUM82Nj4C/?igsh=ZHlpNGZtNDZpcHlx
>>27585096kys
>>27585009Tempting me into a ride from htx, eh?For now, another wagie cagey day. I won’t be gone long, my darling.
>>27584955 (checked)>>27585000 (checked)>>27582779
>>27585009based
>>27584996Is that true for older and smaller models? I'm considering an F650GS from the early 00s. It has 20k kilometers.
>>27585002Terrible cornering.
>>27585159i've cornered even worse than that
>be me>take my bike out for a ride>slight traffic>notice any strange mechanicalish smell >instant anxietyAnyone else feel this?So far, it’s just unrelated to my bike.
>>27585012Extra based
Do I need scooter or moped for daily commute on gravel?
Cbr600f4i brosIts so fucking over, last night jack frost decided to cuck the entire cityWake up to half a foot of snowREEEEEEEI HATE THIS GOD FORSAKEN TUNDRA GULAG
>>27585012anyone have a CRF450RL? still trying to decide.
>>27585215Riding on snow is fun.
Let’s try to fix this!
>>27585223Do you need knobbies for snow? How do you even find knobbies for CBR600?
>>27584980Congratulations anon. Triumph stock is rising on this board
>>27585262They're probably nice to have, but if you're sliding, you're sliding and the tires won't help you. That's why it's fun.
>>27584955Is tcx going out of business?Nearly out of their stuff is on closeout and no longer available in my size. I'm goncerned, lads.
I bought my gears before a bike.>Helmet for pic related>Ixon Textile Jacket (fucking 45 degrees in here)>Five R3 Evo Gloves (will upgrade this to leather once confident riding fast)Pants and boots are still pending.The cost of the new Ninja 500 / Z500 SE here is around $6.1k. I have checked for used bikes in the FB Market and retards are selling a used Ninja 400 at around $4.8k ~ $5.3 some are with additional accessories, but still it's almost the price of a brand new.At what price range is a reasonable used Ninja 400 / Z400 ?
>>27585289Dainese leadership. TCX is so comfy though.
>>27585304>Dainese leadershipThat's news.So they got bought out now they're facing out good looking regular footwear from tcx?All of Dainese's shoes have that stupid design on them.
I am getting my A2 license in yurope (47hp max), I dont like the idea of restricted bikes, I want to do some highway but be confortable in the city, and be able to ride with two people.I love the idea of adventure bikes and I am drooling over the CB500X, I can get one for 3500 youros, is it the best first bike for me or a meme ?
>>27585314And Gainese costs more.
serious question, why not get a car? how you gonna fit a thicc girl on your bike?
I’m wrestling this thing! Come out
>>27585323ok.
>>27585323I have a car too, fat girls are not allowed. NOT ALLOWED.
>>27585323I have 4 cars anon. Though I will be selling one of them. Point is, you can have multiple vehicles. It's perfectly legal.
>>27585327Are you yesterday's Honda anon changing oil?
>>27585300Please respond
>>27585289Fuck this company.
>>27585333Yes, now I’m (trying) to replace a gasket on another little Honda. It’s getting closer I can feel it
>>27585336A bike that's 6.1k new can only depreciate so much unless it's ancient and extremely high mileage. You can buy the used 4.8k one and drive it for a year or so and get pretty close to what you paid for it when you sell.
>a pack of wild chips appear in your mirrorwhat do?
>>27585339I got it for around 80bux from Royal Enfield. Now its at 100 bux.
>>27585347Pull over, walk back and eat them. Especially if theyre pringles.
>>27585343You can do it anon! Save them Hondas.
>>27585346Thanks anon.
>>27585347respect them>>27585323imagine being this poor
>>27585343You are really filling GN-anon's niche, I don't even know what I'm looking at here but I can tell I should be disgusted.
>>27585353holy shit, those look almost identical to my current street wp's.Pls link.
>>27585368See if this is available in your country: https://store.royalenfield.com/en/route-66-riding-boots-olive-45-11-olive
Thoughts on goretex jackets/pants? Worth the price?
>>27585379all you need is a leather jacket BROTHER
>>27585383I already have one.
>>27585343>>27585359>>27585365Yes! It’s out, look at the aftermath of blown head gasket. Thermostat is also very brown. Gaskets are all goopy and swampy
>>27585396That's a lot of studs for one cylinder Honda did a good job
>>27585374Not available unfortunately. That sucks, because I'd probably buy two.>>27585379I like my Trench GTX. But it really is a 2.5 season jacket, even with the inner liner removed and boob flaps open it can get rather warm in spring/fall. Not all that worth it unless you regularly get caugh in weird weather, like tornadoes or hail.
>>27585365No need to be disgusted anon, it’s an old bike and they need care and love. We will be old one day too and shit the bed
>>27585404That doesn't mean I want to look at blurry, up close photos of your grandpa's soiled adult diaper.
It is timeWe are finishing this job today bros
>>27585399Classic Honda reliability. But there is a problem, what the hell is this gasket? The model is correct.It’s missing holes. And I think it’s the same that the prev owner installed.I don’t get it.Has this thing been running with blocked holes? Kek. It looks like the coolant was trying to punch them out. What did they do to this bike?
>>27585419Lmao, look at this faggot.
>>27584980congrats now take the warning stickers off your tank and mirror
>>27585429NOOO this voids your warranty!!!!!!!!!!
>>27584980What is that mirror sticker?
>>27585435>warning symbol>book>mirrorlooks like
>>27585419Maybe not here but if this was a geriatry general you probably would. Tools of the trade
>>27585435warning-read your manual-you're gay
>>27585435It says RTFM in pictograms.
New gasket on the left, old on the right. Red circles on holes that were missing and lines on holes prev owner drilled. I think I can do a better job
>>27585461Is this a genuine part? Sometimes manufacturers use gasket hole size to regulate coolant or oil flow in order to solve some problem they found after the engine was in production. Or their supplier fucked it up (Honda most likely didn't make that gasket themselves.)
>>27585152Post if you're planning on coming north, anon. Let's ride.
>>27585520CB300R? Is it any good?
>>27585437Doe RE think their buyers don't know how to operate a mirror?
>>27585476Thanks for the tip bro, it’s an Athena gasket, maybe for Athena head and cylinder? From pics seems identical to the Honda part thoughAny tip on cleaning this? Smells like cigarrette butt
>>27585424Ive seen manufacturers do this to manipulate how the cylinder head is cooled based on the application the engine is in.
Moin
tried out a CB 650R with e-clutch today. its funny as fuck. its a better quickshifter while driving and just a stop n go for city traffic. the dealership also showed me his order/sales list. they sell well, very well. he ordered 10 from each colour (4) and 15 CBR650R of each colour (2) and only has 6 not sold yet out of the 70. If he orders more now delivery date is set to 03.2025he reserved me a green cb and a black cbr till Monday to make up my mind.
>>27585289TCX has always seemed to be perpetually on closeouts in North America as long as I remember, it's just a low volume brand
>>27585550>>27585550unfortunately i had an accident while driving home with my car. already spent 300 on a new set of tires (ironically i wanted to change from winter to summer tires when i got home) and need to stop at the shop next week to see if some shit needs to be replaced. left back break is grinding and maybe some other shit....so for now the cb650 will have to wait to fix up the car first....funny that i crashed with 140kmh into a wall and my first thought was "fuck might need to pospone the new bike"
>>27585476>>27585538You were right! Both manual and CMSL show gasket like this. Searching the part code also shows an identical one.The old gasket is different though, it didn’t have the smaller holes, they were drilled. I was ready to nig it after cleaning it
>>27585568Yay!
>>27585560Yeah your first thought should have been to hit the brakes
Fellers, took the gs out for our first spin. Was supposed to be raining today, but almost as an act of divine humor, right as I got the bike home - sunshine.I fucking love this bike. I've only done 80km but I already feel twice as confident on this than my transalp. It blows my mind that this bike is only 20kg heavier, but it feels soooo much better and carries it's weight like nothing I've ever ridden before. No wonder there are so popular.Even took it on a little dirt track with 100% road tires, the floating front tire was sketchy, but we pulled through. I my new bike.
>>27585568>trying to put together a bike using only mechanical intuition and low-res watermarked parts diagrams from CMS>constantly having to decide who's the idiot, you, the guy who sold you the bike or the parts supplierBeen there done that, thanks for reminding me my baiku is currently working great.
Goddamn its so annoying that filtering is illegal in my state
>>27585587>trying to put together a bike using only mechanical intuition and low-res watermarked parts diagrams from CMSthis but you work as a mechanic
The best baiku is the baiku you love the most.
>>27585582blessed
>>27585528Its virtues are its flickability, its versatility, and its ease of maintenance (I took half the engine apart to replace the cylinder as a fresh wrenchlet). However, after a year of riding it, its relative lack of power and top-end performance are getting to me.
>>27585682One of my friends is planning to buy one of these. I own a G310 myself.
>>27585665>The best baiku is the baiku you love the most.got it!
>>27585155yes they were still like that back then too it rocks>>27585202You can do this on a race bike with good tires. Dunlop mutants are good, if you're gonna be on gravel constantly maybe some 80/20 tires are the move
>>27585587And it feels so good when it works! (Which I’m hoping)>>27585665Yesss
>>27585300I sold my 2023 ninja 400 for $5k last month.
Hate being a wrenchlet, what’re the odds of me fucking up my bike if I did my piston rings on my own?
>>27585550Not sure if Europe works differently but what you described isn’t how Honda ordering works in the states. Smells like bullshit.
>>27585748>what’re the odds of me fucking up my bike if I did my piston rings on my own?instead of jumping straight into engine rebuilds, why not just do a swap? its like 4 bolts holding the engine in
>>27585748>what’re the odds of fucking up my bike>piston ringsTake it to a shop, few of the many retards here work on their own bikes and none have done anything like that on a new motorcycle.
>>27585748You'll never know until you try.
>>27585748LMAO. How did you already fuck it up? Shitty tune by Javier and friends?
>>27585748Are Yamahas the new KTMs?
>>27585784>Shitty tunei think he did change the tune.
>>27585793No. I Most definitely not that CP2 engine. IIRC his retard had an ECU flash and a whole bunch of things done so he'd be pushing over 80hp at the rear wheel.
>>27585793Because one dude basically intentionally fucked his engine up?
>>27585809usual case for ktms too though, 390's notwithstanding.
>>27585810Not really. KTMs come high strung, this dude made his engine like that himself. Any garage mechanic can get HP numbers that KTM gives in their engines with similar engines, there's a reason most manufacturers don't.
Do you ever just look at your bike and think about it
Test if I need an email here
>>27585339I love my icon and sidi shoes lads
>>27585420Update: The job wasn't finished today.Everything is wired up and looking ok (very cramped now) but the battery was flat so actual test has to wait until tomorrow.
How do you clean your tires?
>>27585827All the time. I think about who it’s previous owners might’ve been, how much work it still needs, and how much it would break my heart to give up on it.
>>27585827I don't even need to look at it
>>27585220My friend has one, and I have a 300L. I think the power of the 450 is overkill for what we like to do, which is mostly rocky and steep forest terrain in Northwest NJ, as well as playing around on the electric company's land. The 300 has a really low first gear so it has as much torque in first but just goes a little slower which I actually prefer. The 300 is also a lot more fuel efficient and gets to use the cheap gas, but it still goes fast enough for the highway. I have a full exhaust and a tune and it goes 80mph easily. I would only get the 450 if you are going to be riding on a track and doing jumps because that's the only place you'll need the extra power and will appreciate the significantly upgraded suspension.
>>27584964What happens when you drop these wide boxer bikes? Does the whole engine break when it hits the ground?
>>27585827I've had my bike for two days and I can't stop looking at it. It's right outside my window, too. And when I'm not looking at it, I'm thinking about it.>>27585429I tried, but they're really stuck on there. Probably gonna need a heat gun.
>>27585842Brush the treads down with soap and water while lifted, then spray tire shine all over the sides and treads
>>27585869It makes an L-twin.
>>27585842The closest thing I've ever done to cleaning a tire was removing a screw and sticking a rope in it.
>still seethingshow me where the orange bike has touched you.
>>27585857nta but you've swayed me away from the Amazon chink-250. Have you ever had the opportunity to compare the 300L to the KLX 300?
>>27585871You need to lock it to something before it gets stolen asap
>>27585827Sometimes
>>27585842With WD40 and then polish it with chain cleaner. I want it smooth like your stupid brain.
>>27585871>>27584980Beautiful, terrific choice. To get the stickers off you'll use naphtha aka lighter fluid. >>27585916No but I can give you a useful piece of information. Everyone says the only downside of the 300L compared to the KLX300 is that the suspension is too soft and squishy. The Honda has the good engine and the Kawi has the good suspension, that's what they say. Well, I agree that the suspension is very soft and squishy but I actually think it's preferable that way for casual or low-speed technical riding because it's really comfortable and compliant. It's also preferable for just riding around town for the same reason. This bike can drive over curbs and logs like they're not even there and it feels like you're on a couch. I weigh 160lbs and I've never bottomed it out.
How much should I pay for a 999 with no service records?Should he be paying me instead to take it?
>>27585961the people calling the crf300l too soft weigh 40lb+ more than you
>>27585550The whole order/sales is a seller trick, I remember my seller telling me that there is a 6 month wait list to get my Honda but, oh! The exact model that I want is available because someone else bailed out. He even told me to not say "That was a fast delivery!" When getting my bike at the shop because the others sellers may get mad.
>>27585927Unfortunately I have nothing solid to lock it to. And landlord wouldn't want me drilling anchors into the parking lot. I do have a wheel lock and a cover, and fortunately I don't live in a shithole. There are a fair amount of people who park bikes in the open here.I still would like to put a GPS tracker on it. Does anyone have recommendations for one? Not an iPhone user so no airtags
>>27586006oh shit, free suspension upgrade. go on a diet and your suspension is stiffer? new meta to force /dbt/ to get /fit/
>>27585906owned a 1290 for 9 years now.they have always been butthurt
>>27586029Is that the rotax one?
>>27585827Yes, i think about my shortcut taking and how it waste 2 hours of time trying to fish out a 8mm socket from behind the engine block and billions of tubesAlso found that i need some coolant i think shes low
>>27585401AAAAAAAAAAAIt's happening again.It was nice and sunny all day. What the fuck.
>>27585827Right now I’m looking at the thermostatThermostat status: apparently not working
Top shot. Might try to wash it this weekend, and re-tighten mirrors.
>>27585750>>27586009think what you want. he turned his pc screen around and showed me the honda ordering process. he can only order more if they send in a sales contract and even then its q1/25gave me a list with the next free ones and there delivery date (kw means calendar week, figure the colours out yourself)
>>27585784Power commander V and tune put on by American bike tailor. >>27585797Not the case here, only had an exhaust and tune and a MWR filter. Thing will never see 80hp lmao not with altitude. I’ll mention that it’s got over 30k miles on it.
>>27586041There are no rotax ktms
>>27585748Not the first R7 needing a full rebuild, not gonna be the last, the CP2 has its problems only thing is you won’t know till it happens. Be careful torquing down that drain bolt to spec by the way, the yamajew wants you to break it.
>>27586110HYB
>>27585748>I DONE SEEN THESE MOTORS GO FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF MILES BABY>YOU NEVER HAVE TO CHAINGE UR OOOOOOOOIL OR DO THE VALVE CHECKS $1800 BUCKAROOS!!>YOU DID SOMETHING TO IT U HAD TO MY GRANDMAS UNCLES FZ07 HE RIDES TWICE OUT OF THE YESR IS STILL GOIN!!
>>27586054Hehe brosNo exhoost, just a straight pipuHehe loud sound
>>27585797Isn’t this the one where I asked why try and squeeze more power out of an underperforming engine? Why not just get a more powerful bike? I swear I told him that. I’ll laugh so hard if he destroyed his engine.
>>27585220That's about 60cc too small brother
>>27585748Is that a 4 or 2 stroke bike?If 4 stroke then next to none unless you score the cylinders or some dumb shit. The piston rings should be marked "this side up" and all that bullshit.If 2 stroke, just throw the rings in there, align with the locking studs and hope they stay in place, otherwise they will get snagged on the intake or exhaust orifices and fuck up the whole cylinder.
>>27586217>Is that a 4 or 2 stroke bike?Are you retarded
>>27586221Why yes, yes I am, how did you know?
>>27585748Colorado bro riding season is upon us. There is no way that bike has enough miles on it to fuck the rings
>>27586203that's what she said!!!!
>>27586112>kw means calendar week
REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEIT’S ALREADY VIRGIN GIRL TIGHTNO GASKET FOR THIS IN MANUAL
>>27586289So put one?
>>27586297There isn’t one, it’s the shit dry thermostat (>>27586086) that’s fucking it. No it doesn’t work. Yes I put it back
>>27586306Then make one.
>>27585601Do it anyway.
>>27586324I can’t make a thermostat, the thermostat is the seal. And now I can’t remove the nut... see you in a couple months I guess.Thanks for watching
Am I going to step into a pile of shit if I buy a high-mileage CBR900RR (80k km)? Should I rather buy a ZX-9R with 60k km on the clock?
>>27584955https://www.webuycars.co.za/buy-a-car/BMW/F%20Series/952506652Adv bros... should I do it?
where the fuck is my battery jeff
Bike
>>27586289I know, I’ll silicone the shit out of this tomorrow after fixing the rad leak. It SHOULD work right?I can’t even remove the nut now and I’m afraid I’ll break the rusty stud
>>27586357Why buy a near guaranteed problem? Either one of those is almost certainly going to require you to throw money at it. Why not just buy a newer bike that won’t come with a bunch of surprise expenses and down time? This kinda shit is why the poor stay poor.
>>27586357Depends on luck and how it was maintained. I had a r6 that I tracked and rode the fuck out of, it had 48k miles when I traded it in and the only issue was blown fork seals. I maintained it well though and probably got lucky to some extent. It all depends.
I did a little exploring today. Found the old abandoned projects.
>>27586374Where’s the socket?
>>27586417Where have u been bro?
>>27586415Surprises are a nigger issue not a mileage issue and 60,000km is only high for bikes that people usually write off by 10,000.
>>27585009Holy based.
So, the Biltwell gringo is perhaps the worst helmet I've ever put on my head and gone for a ride in.Not only was it a nice 65F during this afternoon's tornado commute>>27586083, it was raining heavily. This thing is a sauna, zero ventilation, zero rain protection, just heat and humidity. Can't comprehend how it manages to funnel water in but can't manage airflow. I managed to break the plastic off on one of the pads as I was pulling them out to dry. The helmet tapers down toward the neck and the neckroll is eps foam for some reason, making it basically a birth canal, blood inclusive. I managed to cut my ear on something. It's also made for people without a chin or cheekbones. I might have to adjust the pads in those areas.and it's louder than the klim, which is already deafening. The nice red paint , chrome accents, and price really don't excuse how shitty it is. >>27586112Man, I would love a CBR650r with the Rothschild colourway.
>>27586357>>27586428this. you will now as soon as you look the seller in the eyes and inspect his garage>>27586438>hipster meme helmet is trashno shit
>>27586428I will take back my statement as I didn't realize he had said km. My brain defaulted to those numbers being measured in miles.
>>27586417This nigga in the projects.
>>27586442But at least it's authentically trash.The bubble face shield must be suffocating the riders, or at least giving them co2 poisoning and doping their iq even further.
>>27586195No, I have had a more powerful bike but it’s a nekky bike.
>>27586464This makes no sense.
>>27586491pretty impressive mileage on the r7. you should add a turbo on the replacement cp2
Never going to buy a bike that needs premium gas. Just means the engineers went to great lengths to optimize every single bit of power they could eek out of it possible and it's going to be high strung af, touchy, maintenance heavy, and unreliable.
cp2 is the best engine ever made. Sorry I font make the rules.
>>27586504That would be cool desu.
>>27586511Maybe the best p-twin but that isn't saying much.
Cope thread
>>27586438Hello fellow Michigan anon. At least you have power. My electricity is out until midnight probably.
bros... hobw long has honda beenn up to this cuck shitt/??
>>27586511definitely the era definining engine
>>27586507cool
>>27586522It is saying ALOT.
alright fellas, what supersport has the most aggressive ergonomics? looking for something that lets me tuck effortlessly so the wind doesn't rape my butthole when I'm pinning it
>>27586560Unironically R6
>>27586422I've been busy with lots of shit. Spending time with my girl. Catching up on sleep. Doing random projects. Also just been feeling kind of apathetic lately, not sure why, so I haven't been posting much online. Doing some exploring in the nice squid weather made me feel better though.
>>27586542What's the issue with the small displacement twins?
>>27586560>>27586564R6. I tracked mine for years and ripped on the highway and curvy roadsI also like my new zx6r but the r6 was a more “pure” race bike
>>27586511I must say I agree.
>>27586564>>27586569which version/year should I get then
>>27586568Damn 3200 for that? Fucking hipster faggot bikeA 50 year old bike is fine if you can wrench and find parts but I’d never drop more than a grand on a bike like that You can buy an mt03 for that much that’s only a couple years old
>>27585748What makes you think it’s the piston rings?
>>27586571Good looking ténéré brother.,
>>27586574I had an 04. The newer the better generally though. The suspension is the main thing you’ll notice if you track it or ride it hard.
>>27586560r6 / 899 / daytona 675 / MV F3
>>27586574That generation
>>27586582thank you brother HELL YEAH
>>27586589Dang ol grasshopper lookin bike
>>27586580Sight glass empty after oil change last week, and sight glass is on kick-stand side so there should always be oil in it. Struggles to get up to speed now, exhaust has slippery black soot on the inside.
>>27586585ah fuck, 899 is my dream bike but I want Japanese reliability since I'm gonna daily it to work. don't tempt me like that you bastard
>>27586564They don't have the really high seat the R6 does which is really the thing about it, but Ducatis before like the Panigale have stretched out bar reaches and cramped pegs that make them more forward leaned and uncomfortable.
>>27586579the seller's in no hurry to sell, and buyers looking for that vintage cl's are, well, looking for that vintage cl. Not everything's a spec sheet to everyone. Somebody nearby had a similar cb in or for $2k, and while I was mulling it over someone bought it out from under me.
>>27586596I should paint it green.
>>27586589Are you dutch?
>>27586584nah I'm gonna ride it to work but I ride hard so a stiff suspension will be good
>>27586599Everything you mentioned sounds more akin to requiring a valve adjustment and a re-tune since it’s obviously running rich which can cause oil to “burn”.
>>27586589HYB>>27586611If you ain't Dutch you ain't much
>>27586603>899 is my dream bike but I want Japanese reliabilitythat era of ducati should be fine, plus you could probably find one for the same price as an unmolested r6
>>27586619>If you ain't Dutch you ain't muchCool maybe I see you on the road someday teringlijer.
Do I swap my Jap 600cc 4 pot for a Ducati desert sled? Somebody offered me
>>27586369pls reply
>>27586611I'm a germ.
>>27586630Heil
>>27586623What miles?
>>27586637have you been on the Dutch TET bro? if so how is it?
>>27586620eh I don't mind if I get a fucked up R6, I can do most repairs myself. not a ton of cash anyway, ballin' on a budget here homie
this video changed my entire view on quadshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJkN3ntsQ0A
going camping and need to secure my duffle bag and tent and shit to the back of my bike, are these style of tie downs fine or should I go for the full ratchet straps? These look more convenient but dunno if they hold properly
>>27586666shouldn't be a problem with a luggage rack
>>27586666nice quads. your picrel are great, i've used them to tie down motorbikes to trailers kek, that's also what i use to strap my drybag to my bike
>>27586690if you had been working an hour of minimum wage every time you made this post you could probably have afforded a grom by now
>>27586690what does dbt think of the grom “stunt” “scene”?Guy I know posts constantly on social doing stunts on his grom but I just can’t bring myself to respect it. Am I just a snob?
>>27586690Why would anyone go for a grom over a throttle only e-bike like a talaria/sur-ron or thereabouts?
>>27585827I think about how I've let it down...
>>27586707Right now it seems like objectively the best bike to get into stunting on
>>27586630Nobody needs 50 lb ft of torque.
>>27586714Minis and pit bikes aren't good for learning on since you can basically go full speed at all times, it won't teach you what your limits areSame thing with little e-bikes
>>27586726but it's fun
>>27586599>sight glass on kickstand side empty When did you change the oil? New cp2 engines with sight glasses on the left should always have oil in them.. could have a burned valve if there’s none in it.
>>27586733All the best stunters say groms are great for learning so I will trust them over 4channers
>>27586745Yeah, I was second-guessing myself after posting thatMinis probably teach you body positioning at a low risk which is more important for stuntingI still think minis aren't great for learning to ride on the street unless you're a kid
>cover hole previous owner cut in airbox>bike runs better and now picks the front up in 2ndwhy the fuck do people do this shit, I just do not get it.
>>27586759boomer brains are rotten soup, see also "fuddlore" about guns
>>27586756The grom is better than most minis in that it has gears+clutch, is surprisingly uncramped for it size (still a 30"ish seat height) and has a really nice first and second gear.
>>27586745Yeah that’s what I heard. I couldn’t bring myself to ride a grom so I got a dual sport, learned how to wheelie on it but looped twice (so far, hopefully that’s it). Probably would have been less risky on a grom. The balance point on them is pretty low from what I’ve seen, so you can learn rear brake a little more safely maybe. Never ridden one though. Never will either.
This general exclusively gives bad advice
>>27586781ok. See you in the next thread.
>>27586765In middle school a buddy of mine found a 2-stroke pit bike and we got it running on a weekend and there's nothing to learn on those, you can go WOT, stab the clutch, pin the brakes, they're tons of fun but you can't really fuck anything upNothing to lose, nothing to learnBut like I said I do see the argument for stunting since that's more of a physical skill than a riding skillI can't believe none of us ever got in trouble with that thing come to think of it
>>27586655this video reinforced my previous views on quads (for retards)
>>27586831But Anon...
>>27586711Why would anybody buy eitherThese are very expensive toys for teenagers under 5 foot tallBuy a ninja 250
I wish I had money to lowball all the people on facebook marketplace, I guarantee you could talk down atleast 1 in 10 of them to 50% of their asking price
>>27586374>$140 for a single batteryYou got finessed
>>27586868Yuasa is like $40 more spensive, plus I wanna try my cool new gimmick battery
>there are brown people in this thread RIGHT NOW
My brain still can't accept that valve checks on modern street bikes are real. Like all of the modern engineering and reduced maintenance on modern bikes and even a Goldwing that has an engine with the performance parameters of a '92 Civic is supposed to have half the bike torn apart for this shit, you can put a thousand service manuals and internet videos and shit in front of me to show it objectively exists but I can't truly believe.
>>27586883I'm just not going to check them until something becomes evident. People go 200 000 miles without having to adjust them.
>>27586874They could be anywhere.
>>27584980If you really love it you would fuck it>>27585000>Not bike sex editionShit thread >>27585420Finally gonna fuck it? >>27585433Does it void my warranty if I fuck my bike? >>27585665>The best baiku is the one you love the most You can't say you love your bike if you've never fucked it>>27586343Should be fine with enough lube.Have you tried spitting on it? >>27586409Show me it's fuck holes>>27586690Would it be morally wrong to fuck a bike this small?
>>27586883Bikes in the door=money.Some bikes had hydraulic valve lash adjusters like the nighthawk 750, most harley's, many metric cruisers.No one cares.Oh, and the reason it's required is bikes get more performance every year and the metalurgy doesn't just magically get better.>>27586862Not my problem. If the price is to high I don't even bother, they can get fucked.
>>27586892>>27586883How would you notice anything?Do they make a sound or affect performance?
>>27586711grom stunt bikes
>>27586901yeah they could do either or those or both if theyre out of adjustment
>>27586897>Oh, and the reason it's required is bikes get more performance every year and the metalurgy doesn't just magically get better.No they don't lmao. Lots of bikes have less power than 15 years ago or so because they've been detuned for emissions and noise with no meaningful engineering improvements to compensate, a bunch have jacked up displacement just to hold steady, and even in categories where they have gone up they've gone up much less than cars have in the same period of time.
>>27586860I can see a case for the ebike. At the moment, they're basically pushbikes requiring no license, registration, insurance, and can be taken anywhere a pushbike can be taken.
https://youtube.com/shorts/8YL1DalWtFI?si=eTavT7GOGDMqCo3ZI love motorcycles No, you don't understand, I LOVE motorcycles
>>27586873Cute
>>27586901if the valve clearance is too tight you can lose cylinder compression, too tight exhaust valves will burn up. if the bike is has multiple carbs it can really fuck up the synchronization of them because you have different amounts of air coming into the theoretically same displacement cylinders.
>>27586903Can you describe the sound or performance issue it might causeI'm trying to diagnose my bike problems but have no idea what is causing the noise for my bikeIt's a whiny noise, like it wants to just give up on life
>>27586938https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkH6NDmuzMs this is a great example of tight valves.
Royal enfields need valve checks ever 10k miles. I wonder if they are easier to work on with those bikes because that would be annoying.
>>27585748Depends on how dedicated you are to learning what you don't know before you start working on it. Entirely possible, and a Ptwin will be simpler than a i4. You need>Workshop manual>A workshop or area the bike can sit undisturbed while you work on it>The correct toolsDo NOT skimp out on tools. The correct tool can turn a nightmare job that takes hours into a simple job that takes 10 minutes. https://www.r7forums.com/threads/service-manual-links.95/#post-699Anyway, start small. Watch all the YouTube videos you can find and take it slow. I'd suggest doing a fork oil service to dip your toes in.
Baik
>>27586938 another good example before: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Y_bXdp__jvUafter: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/F5u91bEGVHs
>>27586953Adding to that, I've done a full rebuild on a KLX650R and I do all the servicing on my Fireblade. I am not a skilled mechanic but I do enjoy watching wrenching videos on YouTube. Keep posting your progress here and keep asking for advice. Join that R7 forum and lurk there, often really good information in those places. You'll make it bro, we're all gonna make it.
>>27586963Also, always diagnose before assuming. You say piston rings because it's consuming oil, but you should do a compression and leak down test to verify. Could save you a lot of time and money
>>27586289homie put some fuckin rtv on that bitch and loosen that hose clamp a lil that shit's gonna tear lmao
>>27586950Well they are single cam singles and twins in bikes with no bodywork so it's not exactly doing a 20 valve R1
>>27585857300 looks like a fine machine, I have a tw200 which I am going to keep, it’s a good time, just looking for something a little quicker, lighter, with better suspension. valid point about low first gear, it is nice on the tw.>>27586203Nice ride. I want something with a little longer service interval though.
>>27586971I never found much issue with valves, a little notepad and a pen, some algebra, and it's done.Biggest issue is the whole second guessing yourself when doing valves.>hmm the 0.022 went in, but it did take a little bit of force... >let me try the 0.019...>does this one feel loose? let me try the 0.022>do I even have the right shim?I've always found syncing carbs to be more of a pain, because I never felt any tool I had was consistent enough.
>>27586981The real problem is getting to the valve cover on a super sport. On my Fireblade I have to unbolt the bloody radiator to get the cover off.
much features.
Long time since I last shitposted here.Anyone knows what happened to the Brazilian GN125cc guy?Seeing him slowly destroy his motorcycle always brighted my day.
>>27587002Anon I....
>>27587005Please, I need to know.
>>27586955How's the sand out that way?
>>27586989Yeah this looks fun
>>27587007He literally dead
>>27587008No sand of any significance
Spent like basically last money on gear.Airoh Mathisse helm (no bully, glasses), Revit Sand 4 jacket and trousers + gloves, some random high boots. I still hesitate wich height should i get.Weather around here might be shit in summer(2-3 months max), so ill try to sqeeze max out of above 0 degrees riding. Will look stupid on my Honda Silverwing Interstate, no doubt. But liners and other features seemed attractive.Chain tentioner is still in Germany, in modification, so not a single meter rode since bought the bike. And a la from year 13. Gonna be fun with this top heavy moped. Should get licence too when comfybaikku is complete
>>27584955im the anon who slid on some gravel on sunday. just fixed my brake pedal and now my abs light went off. all i need to do is replace the mirrors. im glad nothing major happened to the bike
>>27587100Stupid me should have been gotten Honda Magna V45 but later then.
HYB!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxFfYi2utek
>>27587035proof? if a brazilian dies in brazil who would notice?>>27587102i just did the phattest skid in an underground car park, lucky for me my boomer reaction times are so slow i'm not at risk of a high side
>>27587110nice brother. i hope you stay safe
>>27587035What is his full name again? I can check death records.
>>27587117Samuel Campos Penis Faria
>>27587124Pretty sure Penis is not a popular surname here, in Brazil, you know, my country...Seriusly, what is his full name. I am horried about my suzuki nigga.
>>27587126samuel campos faria from belo horizonte, brazil
>>27587126the infamous gn125
>>27587133Holy shit, it's true.WTF happened to him?
Think I might take the gf exploring abandonded areas tomorrow.
>>27587152Bring a knife. Last time I went to a deactivated industrial park, 2 crackheads jumped on me.
>>27587148We bullied him into commiting suicide. It was awesome.
>>27587158Good try. That guy would not kill himself. He was imune to banter.He terrorize several boards at once. It got to a point were every /mu/ moderator had decorated the shape of his dick.
>>27587163Lmao
>>27587184>breathing cooking gasYeah, that's him.
>>27587184>>27587206He died like he lived.
>>27587102Leave your mirrors loose enough that they fold shut over 100kph and they might just decide not to shatter into a million pieces and fold shut instead
Work: done.Laundry: done.Supply run: done.The last things I need to do tonight are load up the hardcases and charge my bluetooth. Long Weekend Tour begins at dawn.
>>27587158Based
>>27587214Like a fag lol.
How did the other anons in dbt die?
>>27587268by posting in a dead threadnew thread>>27587269>>27587269>>27587269
>>27587268old age
>>27586975Yeah when I'm riding my 300L on the street I don't even use first gear, I go straight to second because first is like underdrive
