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>>27997078
Dual Sports!

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>>27997082
Dual sports

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>>27997082
>>27997084
Spual Dorts!

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>>27997084
>>27997082
Sporyt duels

>>27997078
>I'm still dead
Sweet

I'm gonna tuck at 25mph and there's nothing you can do about it

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I'm going to hang off on straights

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YAMAHA

>>27997086
:O

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this is a dualsport bread

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>>27997114
HYB

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DRZ master race

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First for boomermobiles

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>>27997126

second

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>>27997131
Fug I wanna ditch the crashbars and get those rtech/camel plastics but I'd have to redo my wrap

>>27997126
>boomer
>not harley
Lame

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Let me guess, you "need more"?

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vroom vroom :DDDDD

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>>27997134

do it, they don't break like the OEM pkastic

decorate it w. scratches and the stickers that come w. aftermarket parts that are on the bike

>>27997134
yours look cool as fuck

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>>27997134
There’s a company that makes a similar style of wrap for first gen KLRs I’ve been eyeing, but I can’t bring myself to get rid of the deliciously cheesy 2005 graphics on my red/pink pig (dual sports!)

>>27997146
KEK

>>27997078
Where's he link to the previous thread what does VITTU mean can I post my bike!!?!!?!

>>27997078
where can i shop for Suzuki GSX-S1000 parts?
'24 stock blue
Ill do a full yoshi, sleeves, and air filter when i get the ecu flash
suggest the suspension as well
just give me your best products to throw on that bike
it can be steering dampeners or handlebar raisers
heated grips
seat
levers
chains/sprocket set
phone mount
fender eliminator kit

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Guy I bought the bike from only ever rode it down to the beach and so the paint on the frame is pristine but the unprotected things like the forks are oxidized pretty bad
Youtube says some 1500 grit and aluminum polish should do the trick but is there anything else I should know about the process? I've never actually done any cleaning work before so I don't want to fuck anything up along the way

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>>27997154
I'll buy some and have them on hand so I can break the OEMs without worry
>>27997155
Thx m8, it's likely I just end up buying the shiny version of the same kit if I can't salvage the wrap after removal
>>27997168
Your plastics are so faded, I say embrace your inner sick cunt and go for it

>>27997195
Do whatever you want to to the bottoms, but be VERY FUCKING CAREFUL with the inner shafts. Any deep scratch or groove is a way for oil to get past the seals.

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A nigger rammed into to me at 85 mph on the I-35 then fucking ran. I tried to chase them but there was a grinding noise from the rear. Luckily only damage is the stock license plate + mudguard broke.

What hand gun should I look into buying / 3D printing? Im in texas.

>>27997277
America is truly a PvP FFA zone

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>>27997195
as an addendum I'd like to gush about fz6
fz6 really makes me feel like a dad, I'm so much more relaxed while riding now knowing that I can accelerate at any time and any speed. If I can't make a pass now then I can wait a few seconds and make the pass then. I was concerned that having so much power at my wrist was going to make me too tempted to do felony speeds 24/7 but I've found that being ahead of other traffic really is all I wanted and wasn't just an excuse I was making up for myself to hoon.
On R3 any time I dropped below 90 it would take me 5 seconds to get back up to 90 so I would just weave the freeway constantly because if I was ever slower than traffic I didn't have the ability to get out of a situation quickly.

It feels so perfect for commuting on, everything about how the engine responds feels just right. Having the choice between shortshifting with a steady rise of power throughout the gears or feeling both low-end torque and a little bit of a peak once you fully wind it out is perfect. Part of me does wish I could experience the race bike style "all at the peak" power curve but this is probably better for dailying.
It's shockingly stable at low speeds for how heavy it is and I hardly ever have to put a foot down (which is nice because I have to shift my whole ass to the side to get my whole boot on the ground or put just my tiptoe down and look like I don't fit on it). Inline four is as smooth as I expected and sounds INCREDIBLE. Engine braking isn't nearly as sudden and aggressive making rev matching so much easier and more rewarding.
I'm looking forward to wrenching on it as soon as possible because the center stand seems like it'll make everything much easier. It's a bit intimidating because damn near everything is in the front of the bike but I'm excited to take on the challenge
/blogpost

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I appreciate the well wishes on my new (to me) Gixxer, brahs. I've been working on it and my zx6 non-stop since I got it home. Lubing all the cables, locks, adjusting everything, etc. Just under 10k on the odometer, 2011 my. I went over the whole bike, all it needs is spark plugs, oil change, air filter, brake fluid. Typical maintenance. Probably could use an ECU tune for the full exhaust as well, but literally nothing is actually wrong with it. It even has almost new tires. I rode it 70 miles home.

So now the question...what to do with the zx6 or the Ducati. The zx6 is fine now that I know it's just an electrical glitch. I've got it dialed in for the track. I'm thinking I might just keep it and use it for track, twisties, and lot practice. Either sell the Ducati or keep it as an investment/money holder while our currency tanks.

5 bikes is a lot. I already took the Ducati off insurance because I'm not going to deal with 5 bikes in rotation. Too much maintenance.

>>27997189
Previous thread: >>27994583

>>27997286
lamo omg you're so right. I will NEVER be able to ride a supercub or anything cute and comfy you have to ride like in the YouTube videos or you get cramed. it's literally a fucking warzone they never have insurance either

>>27997291
Drop the rear shock preload when you get a chance.

>>27997190
>where can i shop for Suzuki GSX-S1000 parts?
revzilla
ronayers
>Ill do a full yoshi, sleeves, and air filter when i get the ecu flash
>suggest the suspension as well
ohlins
>just give me your best products to throw on that bike
>it can be steering dampeners or handlebar raisers
protaper contour
>heated grips
>seat
seat concepts
corbin
saddlemen
>levers
CRG
RSC
>chains/sprocket set
>phone mount
quad lock
ram
>fender eliminator kit

>>27997291
>Part of me does wish I could experience the race
You really should have made your own fz6 (r6 + handlebars + (-1/+2 sprockets)) but fuck it fz6 has more low end pull so just utilize it. It's literally barely detuned anyway it makes like 90-100hp vs r6 110-115. You should post acceleration shifting streamies i know you're gonna have to speed up those shifts. fz6 won't like slow shifting!

>>27997286
I am 100% willing turn the interstate into a battle royale if this shit happens again. Also gonna start carrying ninja rocks. This is my Paradigm Shift.

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>>27997292
>RARE BLUE FRAME
Whoa

>>27997146
Fuck you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKfV744j1EA

>>27997195
The bottoms are probably painted so you'll need to redo the paint to make it like new.

>>27997291
>>27997292
Hope you both enjoy your new babies bros!
To the texas anon, I understand about too many bikes, you don't want so many but it's like each of them has it's place and you don't want to let go so good luck on that

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>>27997292
>what to do with the zx6
unironically start stunting it, I imagine with your background you can build it as a proper stuntbike and not just a regular bike with a cage/pizza sprocket. Texas has a wealth of empty lots to practice I'm sure and you've already tackled the track so it would probably be an interesting new avenue of motorcycling to learn. Would also be another bike you can take off the insurance.
Also that frame on gsxr is sex
>>27997306
Been watching lots of videos on setting preload, really wanna feel like I know what I'm doing before I get into it but this is a great reminder thank you
>>27997312
>You really should have made your own fz6 (r6 + handlebars + (-1/+2 sprockets))
I don't have R6 money, the only reason I bought the fz6 instead of the gsxs750 like I planned is because I'm poor lol. R6's are all way inflated out here, even the most clapped out one you can find is still $5k
>You should post acceleration shifting streamies i know you're gonna have to speed up those shifts.
Gonna wait a while as I get to know the bike before I do anything like that but here's a quickie of redlining first gear (fastest I've ever accelerated lol)
https://streamable.com/nv2cai
>>27997275
NOTED!
>>27997328
Ah, I see. Rattlecan usually work? I imagine that would peel up again in a season or two

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>>27997344
>fastest I've ever accelerated
that was nuts!

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it wont last

>>27997344
>Ah, I see. Rattlecan usually work? I imagine that would peel up again in a season or two
Yeah, spray with clear coat and it will probably last a bit more. I don't remember the name anymore but if you search online I'm sure you can find a really close shade of the silver used.

>>27997292
looks like you are missing a bolt on the rear brake too. dont know how you go about losing one those, that bike looks like it had a rough life.

>>27997344
>I imagine that would peel up again in a season or two
Pretty sure that xt250 getting posted has been sprayed for over a year at this point, and it seems to live an active lifestyle.

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>>27997291
>R3 on an FZ is happy in America shooming free

I'm unironically happy for you anon, you've made it. Ride safe there brother.


t. "white" thirdie

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How do you get over the idea there's going to be a catastrophic wreck behind you at an intersection and you'll randomly be decapitated by shrapnel

>>27997387
the same way you get over the idea that every time you go to sleep its a possibility that you never wake up

>>27997387
simply don't go on a highway

>>27997393
much smaller possibility albeit

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What kind of bike will help me land a gf like pic related? A W800? A classic style Harley?

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>>27997412

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>>27997412

>>27997387
being decapitated by shrapnel sounds based as fuck HYB!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVUK2rtAkJE

>>27997401
you dont know that. if you died in your sleep tonight then youd have a 100% chance of dying in your sleep tonight and a 0% chance of dying in an intersection. thats why i ride

So if a motorcycle has ABS, you can pull 100% front brake from high speed and not lift the rear wheel?

>>27997438
you can still stoppie yourself to death

>>27997138
That's actual boomers. The new generation of boomers like adventure bikes.

>>27997336
Thanks brah. I'm actually least attached to the Ducati, honestly. I see more as an investment at this point. It still holds a special place my heart though.

>>27997321
How rare is the blue frame?

>>27997344
I'm actually not that interested in stunting, I just want to be decent at wheelies. I've only done two track days and I want to get better at that.

>>27997387
counting on it

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What if deep down all I really like about riding is larping as a motogp rider at non-suicidal speeds? Do I have to resort to a zx4r for this feel?

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>>27997412

>>27997489
what does the taillight say?
>firor

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I'm about to turn 33 years old and I just don't care about going fast anymore

>>27997479
It's okay man, just get the zx4r.

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>>27997499
it means pic related but finding what you're looking for is optional

Is Ninja 400 to Gixxer 1000 a big jump?

>>27997479
>all I really like about riding is larping as a motogp rider at non-suicidal speeds?
If you mean you just want to scream your bike down the freeway all day really loudly then fuck you you're the worst kind of person
If you mean having a small inline four to scream through twisty corners then yes small bore fours would be badass for that, however it would probably be cheaper to import a full japanese small bore four than it would be to pay for some dumbass full racing package on the 4rr
>>27997516
why do you want it

>>27997508
haha nice

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>get a 1 seater car disguised as an oversized moped
>stuff all belongings including pc into it
>go on an e-hobo adventure in the collapsing euro wasteland
talk me out of it. protip you can't

>>27997412
If she lives like that just firewall your current bike into the back of B double and end it there.
CB750

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Hey guys anyone got experience with berik gloves?

I wanna pick up a new pair that go over my suit but I cannot find a fucking brand specific size guide for the life of me, and they also do not sell them in my country so I'll have to get them imported from overseas, however I've got nfi what size to get

I'm a large in dainese gloves so if anyone has used them before let me know what size I should be looking at

>>27997569
If you have money, there's literally no reason not to get a Goldwing.

The bike I've been shilling is widely available now, youtube has lots of fresh videos from motojournos and average joes, people share their experiences with it in comments. The worst things people say are:
> not as good on trails as trail bikes
> not as good on highways as touring bikes
> throttle is snatchy (but others claim it is fixed with the software update)
> bash plate holder design is a bit dumb
Only specsheet warriors and country-of-origin-matters folks (who never dare to look at VIN of their own bike) hate the bike.

I wonder how long will it take for anons here to warm up to it.

>>27997724
450MT is a nice slap to the balls and I pray everyone else starts bring out the big guns and shit we have been asking for years now.
Ecima 2024 will be interesting to watch this year.

>>27997724
>Hello this is Mike from Ohio prefecture. I have been riding the CFMOTO 450 for two months now. It is a great motorcycle.

>>27997724
If you ride chinesium you deserve exactly what ever happens to you down the line.

Also, I have a few containers of high-quality stainless steel if anyone needs it.

>>27997750
If I deserve the terrible fate of not having issues with it after 10kkm, I'm willing to accept my destiny.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px5TNlvCgiA

>>27997082

Stop tempting me bros. Also, can I get of these dual sports in India? Preferably from Honda.

>meet real life Sakura Hane
>realize she will never be with me

>>27997777
Not with that attitude.
Maybe also not with a different one, but it can help.

>>27997777
How can you tell if someone's Hane?

>>27997784
She gives her bike a full-body wash in public.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M8rgVslqhc

Americans on suicide watch

>>27997790
That's me.

Is it hard to give thots a ride on a sport bike? I've only ever done it on a standard, and it went well enough except for the tall girl that never leaned with me.

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late night spin

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'tona

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which one XSR is better 700 or 900?

>>27997830
Idk which just the 700 I sat on felt as good as the honda scl which is pretty comfortable. XSR felt nice enough on I am considering it along with two hondas I am looking at. More neutrally positioned bikes are the best as much as my heart wants a modern café ujm or sportbike. 700 probably would make a better daily just off the weight and mpg.

>>27997412
Newly bought Triumph Tiger

>>27997830
What the fuck is this??
STOP IT IT'S NOT A FUCKING TWO STROKE
STOP PUTTING MAKE UP ON LITERAL SHIT

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>>27997078
hi.

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my new rider bling
(how do i fix this, one of them is pressed onto the fork)
(i am so fucking bad at low speed shit)
(should i be keeping the clutch in the friction zone the entire time i am doing low speed stuff?)

dual sport bros I need your help. are there any good 50/50 tires? or do I have to decide which bias I want? knobblies feel weird on the street and like a waste of a good dirt tire, and street oriented doesn't perform in more loose terrain. recommendations?

>>27997878
replace with a smaller signal that isn't a brick, then bend the brackets slightly out of the way with that new clearance

>>27997888
what would you recommend? i’ve gotta get a new tank and a new fork seal too, so i’m just wracking up shit to do at this point

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>>27997783
>>27997777
Thata bwcause ahe is already with me, rin too; we are all superbestfriensa

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>>27997714
it'll be my first and sole motor vehicle
i have no idea what i'm doing

>>27997880
My recommendation is to start with your use-case rather than with tyre properties.
Do you use your bike only/primarily for offroading, or do you commute on it?
Do you have to spend a lot of time on high-speed roads, or you don't need to ride fast to reach dirty trails?

>>27997904
> i have no idea what i'm doing
Do you at least have a license?

>>27997878
Interceptor? Show more

>>27997805
Damn what a beautiful bike

>>27997847
Anon, but this bike is more powerful than the RD350

what tire should i run on my dual sport?

never rode before taking msf tomorrow

whats a good first motorcycle for $1?

chinese bikes are actually really good trust me

never buying used

r7

is picrel bike good? no? nevermind im not listening to you

there we go I just made every single dbt post all at once. its over you can all go do something else now

>>27997724
You first. And don't say you're waiting to test ride other bikes, it's been months

>>27997918
yeah? and a tesla is more powerful than a ferrari so what

>>27997904
Think about the winter.

>>27997910
i’m at walmart rn and honestly she’s in shitty shape. like i said in my other post, she needs a new tank, a thorough clean, probably some sanding and epoxy to fill cracks in the fairings
far from a garage queen but she is my first bike so she’s gonna get scratched up regardless
runs like a champ though

>>27997929
But it's Yamaha

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Luv me bike, rear shock absorber exploded because the rear axle castle nut came loose and caused massive wheel bounce

>>27997928
> it's been months
Yes, it's been months since Czech fags promised to deliver.
Not going to buy anything until I get to test Rezon Bohemia.

>>27997909
i'll get one specifically for this, i'll go straight from whatever dinky bike they teach me on to picking this up from the dealer, day one

>>27997930
i can just sit tight during winter or move south, i can tolerate plenty of cold anyway
the real question is how good those trunks are at keeping moisture out of electronics, i'll be stuffing a mini workstation and 3 monitors in that

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>>27997956
> i'll go straight from whatever dinky bike they teach me on to picking this up from the dealer, day one
I wish my pockets were this deep.

>>27997146
Kek. Did not see that coming, but should have.

>>27997956
>i'll get one specifically for this, i'll go straight from whatever dinky bike they teach me on to picking this up from the dealer, day one
I can tell you have what it takes to ride a motorcycle.

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>>27997910
just for you anon

>>27997896
honestly if you're in the US go to your nearest bike shop and pick some out that 1) you like the way they look and 2) are halogens. they don't need to be expensive to work since it's just turn signals. just make sure the threaded portion is small enough to fit your brackets. nice bike btw

>>27997924
boohoo

>>27997905
mostly city riding in a place with dogshit roads, and surrounding low difficulty trails and occasional dirt road. I'd like to increase the frequency of trail riding I do drastically though because I'm new to it.

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Didnt realize how much side to side movement there is in a slack chain until yesterday when it tried to jump the rear sprocket twice

Felt like a bomb going off under the bike, puckered up the ol butthole a bit tbqh

Adjusted tension and all seems to be good, cant leave it that long again or im going to eat shit or destroy something

>>27998017
https://www.dunlopmotorcycletires.com/tire-line/mutant/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xxwIrzdL64

Never wrenched, what tools would I need for a brake pad replacement + bleed?

Anyone bought used motorcycle gear from webike jp? I have bought parts from there but Idk what to expect fro. Their used section. I am just looking for a cheaper higher vis jacket than what I already have.

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>>27997957
i'm actually poor for my age and skill
i'm sitting in a hotel room with a suitcase's worth of things, no friends or family, and what's basically my first decent paycheck after 10 years of eating dirt
i have nothing except overleveled computer skills and nowhere to go, why wouldn't i do this

>>27998037
vacuum bleeder kit, brake pads, wrenches for your bike, youtube video

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Who can recognize my town?

>>27998055
Bayonne, New Jersey

>>27998054
i got the pads, bleed kit, new fluid, i just have no idea where to even start with the tools
wrenches yeah, but like, what kind lol

>>27998059
>what kind lol
how are we supposed to know what fasteners your bikes calipers have

>>27998055
never mind the town i don't even recognize the monster
it sucks being europoor

>>27998059
only you know because it's specific to your bike. if jap get set of allen wrenches and socket wrenches in metric, maybe a JIS screw driver. that will likely cover every bolt and screw you have

>>27998055
edison nj. nice EXIF

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>>27998059
>what kind lol
The kind that fit anon

You guess the size (eg it might be a 12mm) so lift a 10, 12,13,14 etc and see what fits

I didnt think that would need explained tbqh

>>27998055
Katowice, Poland

>>27997277
9mm Glock single stack

>>27998056
You got it

>>27997918
The 900? Sure. The 700 eats dust.

>>27997934
So what? Post it

>>27998088
>>27997975
Saw it now, thanks looks pretty cool. Enjoy the classic bike.
Cool custom exhaust too bro. nice find

>>27998059
Post a picture of your calipers and anons will tell you exactly what you need.

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>>27998093

>>27998103
only bolts you'll have to remove are the large ones on the edge holding the caliper to the bike, open ended wrench to crack the bleed line

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Confess your sins /dbt/.

I can't wheelie.

theres no way in hell asking 4chan how to do your brakes is faster and easier than just googling it

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>>27998103
The pins in red hold the brake pads, they should have a clip in the back you undo, pull the pins out and you have the brake pads off.
You will need to push the pistons back, you can clean them before pushing them in if you want a more complete job.
To push them in use a strong lever to push on the old brake pads.
To remove the caliper you undo the bolts in blue, get some sockets to unscrew them.

>>27998115
im gay

>>27998115
Haven't seen this shit in months. What gives?

>>27998115
I've stalled multiple times and nearly lowsided multiple times in the first 2 month of ownership.
The first 10 min after my bike was delivered I tried to walk it up hill to park it and dropped it in such a way that damaged the frame mount for the radiator. I sure am glad I bought a bike that was 3k and not something I like or hate. Rebel 300 I am very indifferent about in terms of looks and handling coming off of a grom.

>>27998117
search engines are trash now, i don't blame him

>>27998117
Dude, you have no idea how much AI generated SEO trash is clogging up search engines.

>>27998134
>>27998132
Do you remember all the little stores and shops that would show up?
Now you get aliexpress, ebay, auto-doc, ... hard to find anything else in google

>>27998117
I’m the guy and yeah like the other dudes said it’s basically impossible to find legit info on Google or anything else for that matter. Your best option for advice nowadays is almost always a forum of some sort.

>>27998115
I’m still unable to do low speed maneuvers without feeling completely out of control and actively go out of my way to avoid situation where it’s necessary to navigate a tight parking lot or anything of that sort

>>27998115
Dumped my brand new bike back in May while making a right turn from a stop in the rain. Still go over the incident in my head and what I could have done differently.

>>27998115
I rode my dual sport all year without getting an inspection. I bought it with an integrated tail light/ turn signals that won’t pass and I’m too lazy to swap them. Maybe next year.

>>27998157
>Internet is indeed a series of tubes
>but the tubes are all clogged by indian SEO shit and botspam

>>27998191
>Indians clogging tubes
Ironic.

I'm going out to wash and clean my bike, it costs me 3 euros

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The GS1000G I was saving up for expired off of craigslist.

Now I have enough for it, but the only bikes that I like are good condition Honda CL & CB 350's from the early 70s for 2k and a Kawasaki KZ1000 ltd for 1k thats been sitting outside and hasnt ran for 6-7 years. Owner says its the carbs.

I wrote a much longer post asking for spoonfeeding but in proofreading it, I think ill get the CB for my first bike.

Anon, put this on your T7.
https://extremecreations.com.au/yamaha-mt-07-fz-07-turbo-kit

>>27998115
I forgot to turn on my fuel when I went for a ride the other day. Bike turned off when I was pulling out into traffic :^)

>>27998117
i find myself appending
>forum
>reddit
or anything like that that narrows things down because of all the fucken bullshit i'd otherwise get. it really has gone to shit. i'm still pissed at google for making the search options constantly fucking move, which is one of the things you never do with user interface design; fucking with muscle memory. 'images' used to be next to 'web' but now it tries to give you the best option based on your query and it's bullshit.

>>27998115
Sometimes I post things just because I know it will get a lot of (You)’s

>>27998115
I don't lube my chain.

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>>27998157
>>27998117
>>27998134
>>27998132
>>27998236
You guys need to start chatting with AI. It has an insane amount of knowledge on niche topics and gives you a straight answer. No ads, no browsing bullshit, no scrolling through forums and reading pages of boomer nonsense. This is the first place I go for random bike questions now. Pic related - it was the correct answer to a real question that I got in 10 seconds. I didn't even need to look at a diagram, read a manual, watch a video, browse a forum, or reverse image search any photos.

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>>27998269
The same AI that learns from randomly scraped data with no form of validation and frequently halucinates?
Yeah sure dumbass, I'll get right on that.

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I love road 6

>>27998298
Not white walls. Lame

I don't even know what tires are on my bike.

>>27998311
Me, Soviet factory tires from the 80s.

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I'm not sure that I like having to read a manual to figure out how to use this thing.
Previous owner showed me the location of the fuel gauge and I can't find it anymore. It just tells me the range.

>>27998339
What the fuck why is it so thick? That better have detailed descriptions of how to make every single part out of scratch

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>>27998345
It's full of these little warning boxes.
To the point I feel like I might ignore a genuinely important one because there's so many.

>>27998359
I love mega autistic technical writing like this

>>27998289
No, not the same one. Gemini is connected to the internet and it can cite live sources and fact check its own claims. It's nothing like the old ChatGPT when it first came out. It shocks me how few people recognize the value of these new tools. The search engine is currently obsolete for 90% of use cases.

That being said, you need to use the tool correctly and not be a retard to get the value out of it. Asking it for torque specs for your brakes and trusting the answer blindly is obviously a bad idea.

>>27998289
If you're this stupid, you're just going to read those same sources the AI learned from and take them at face value. May as well skip the middle man and use the AI.

well I went to go bleed the brakes and all the fluid that came out was the correct color. don’t think i was doing to completely right and i did strip a screw, but everything is back where it should be for now. time to attempt swapping the pads, i guess

>>27998437
never buying used

>>27998441
good, i wouldn’t sell to your kind anyways

>>27998115
i ride a harley but don't wear any leather

>>27998115
I sometimes engage rain mode when it's dry out.

Why is adjustable engine braking a thing.
Isn't it just a program that keeps the throttle valve lagging behind a rolloff on the handlebar?

>>27997912
yo
thank you

>>27998498
I like the engine braking most times because I use it to slow down. But sometimes it's annoying like if I want to take my hand off the accelerator to scratch my leg without the bike instantly jerking to a halt.

I'm going to buy a new bike in January, i'm really torn between the triumph tiger 800 and the ducati hypermotard 796, while the ducati seems more fun i understand that the tiger is more comfortable if i want to do some longer trips with my gf or go across my country with some friends. Anyone got some experience with those bikes

>>27998510
that's kind of why I don't understand it.
>have to go through setting menus, have throttle all the way closed, just to change that aspect.
as opposed to just pulling in the clutch/going into neutral/setting cruise control and scratching.

>>27998269
Im not worshipping the beast that is and is not and yet is

>>27998437
following up on this, how would someone tell if they cracked a bleed screw

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Should I ditch the chinese alpha gear jacket for random japanese slop in the used section. I want a winter jacked since my atomic 4.0 is missing the winter stuff because I bought it used. This is winter and has everything with it.

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>>27997078
>akira-337
>akira-337

OP thinks we're stupid

>>27998635
we are

>>27997078
>Spent an hour trying to get the valve cover back on
>Made zero progress
FUCK YOU HONDA WHY DID YOU MAKE IT SO TIGHT REEEE

>>27998564
it starts leaking from the bleed screw i guess?

>>27997940
Do you ever ride and nothing explodes?

>>27998513
The triumph obviously. The hypermotard 796 isn't even a supermoto, it's pigfat and basically a naked bike with bad steering and a bad seat. Get the 698 if you want a fun city toy that can't go on the highway or carry a passenger, because at least it's light and the engine is novel.

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>>27998742
I think i should just stop worrying about it
i hate wrenching

>>27997940
you ever heard of a cotter pin

>>27998780
the 698 has the same hp as the 796 and is 10kg lighter, plus is fucking 13000€ new, the 796 and the triumph are around 4500 5000 euro. I'm just worried that i would get bored of the tiger because i fell for the adv bike meme.

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nx350

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how dumb of an idea would it be to try fit USD forks from an R6 onto an FZ6
There's seems to be a lot of documentation for this type of project online but it does require some machining and sufficient know-how, which I don't have
Not trying to overcompensate as I know I don't ride that intensely but the lower triple on this is rusted pretty badly and I know that's the most stressed member so I figure if I'm going to have to replace the forks/triples anyways a full new front end from a wrecked sportbike wouldn't be the worst idea in the world as they tend to go pretty cheap

contemplating a cbr650r or daytona 660
look comfy and a bit faster then my current 500cc shitbox, plus there'll be less wind on the motorways

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Help my indecisive ass figure gps out for my shitbike. Should I use a cheapo phone with just downloaded maps or should I get a beeline II?

>>27998861
just remember the directions bro

>>27998498
Engine braking is caused by the compression slowing the pistons down when there isn't any fuel to combust.

>>27998864
I'm directionally retarded though. I only remember 20min from home. Roughly.

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>>27998869
download the map on google maps on your phone, read the directions ten times.
Ride until you get lost, pull over, check directions again. Read them 10 more times. Continue doing this until you can remember directions better.
I have zoomerbrain too anon but you're not retarded you just never developed a skill that wasn't really required learning for our generation. If you work on developing that skill you will get better. I still constantly get lost trying to go places but I'm much better off than I used to be, s'all bout practice

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>>27997207
My plastics aren’t THAT fucked, are they?? I might just wrap it though, but then I’d feel like I’m stripping the
>muh soul
from the bike

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Best bike i've owned.

>>27997354
The hollow side is an allen head bolt and the solid side is pin that comes in from the other side, that's just how they look.

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>>27998905
Looks weird though

where is the 850gs frenchie? I have some questions for it.

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>>27998843
After doing a bit of research it seems like everyone just tries to swap the forks and nothing else, would it not be easier to just swap the full front end? It seems like the only area where you would run into problems is the steering stem compatibility, adjusting the steering stops, and setting up cable management again.
Has anyone here done a cafe build with USD forks? Are there things I'm missing? Still doing research and would appreciate hearing more firsthand experience

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>>27997805
hello vfr fren

I waved at a motorcycle cop that was stopped perpendicular to the road I was riding down.

He sped and split through multiple 18 wheeler's to catch up to me so he could sit behind me and run my plates.

He then proceeded to drop his spaghetti at the light and stall, rofl. lmao even.

What did he mean by this?

>>27998954
what would there be to gain from changing the triple tree? you already get the better forks and brakes

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>>27998974
my current lower triple tree is really badly rusted from previous owner parking it by the beach a lot, it's the whole reason I'm looking at upgrading the front end in the first place
Also I imagine it would make compatibility much easier if I just moved the full front end over instead of trying to fit bits and pieces together

>>27997830
They don't make a Tenere 900 so the XSR 900 is better. Tenny is best CP2.

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>>27998976
>badly rusted
>not crusty yet

>>27998974
Because the forks won't fit the triple tree.

Doing a USD R6 conversion on an FZ6 is basically just an arbitrary front end conversion with the exception that the front wheel will still fit. The only straightforward front suspension swap for an FZ6 is the RSD FI R6 (03-04 R6, 06-09 R6S) and even that requires some extra spacers and brackets and/or additional R6 parts because the fork bottoms are different.

Just swapping lower triples is about a billion times easier and several times cheaper.

>>27998998
worth doing then, a whole r6 frontend will be quite the upgrade

>>27998976
Dude the beach doesn't play. I drove my bike to the beach once, parked a block away for 2 nights. When I came back I realized it was covered in salt. It's like the air next to the beach just has dissolved salt in it.

>>27999028
>It's like the air next to the beach just has dissolved salt in it.
based retard

>>27999008
Full front end swaps are only really worthwhile if the stock brakes are super ass and you need different fork bottoms to get decent ones, you need adjustment that isn't possible with the stock ones, or you have an autistic zoomer compulsion that every bike has to have gold USD forks or else it's lame like last year's iphone. Forks engineered and set up for another bike aren't going to inherently be an improvement, and unlikely to be more of one than just putting the right fucking springs in rather than the progressive stock things.

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>>27998998
>>27999041
answer I was looking for, thank you anon <3
also
>you have an autistic szoomer compulsion that every bike has to have gold USD forks
yes, I like the idea of my bike looking a little prettier. blue and gold tie together very well!
>or else it's lame like last year's iphone
nope, I quite like the stock silver painted stanchion as well. Mid 2000's silver bikes (sv650s silver frame) are very pretty and not a common sight anymore. But the paint is peeling up on the stanchions, the triple tree is crusty, and the forks are pitted so I figured it would probably be better to ditch my current ones altogether.

>>27999087
>virgin r3 parks in a way others can park and even lock him in
>chad r1 parks like he owns the place

my woodcraft fairings are in the hands of maaco. the poorfag paintjob masters. i just painted another set of fairings last week and didnt feel like doing it all again. hopefully those retards dont crack the fiberglass somehow

>bought a used 2021 w800 with less than 1000 miles for cheap
>notoriously buzzy as hell even when idling
>trying to get gf of 6 months (just moved in with me, have had sex a few times now) to ride with me but she’s too scared, even tho I spent $800 in gear we fit her for
>get a genius idea to make her like the bike
>wake up early, she sleeps in thin pajamas which is critical to my plan
>go to the garage and next to the bike, call gf over
>have to yell because she was still sleeping
>she comes in annoyed and groggy
>grab her (gently) by the shoulders and walk her over to the bike
>get romantic and hug her, ask her softly if she wants to go on a ride this time
>does the “ehhh I don’t know…” girl thing
>push her closer to the bike, I go for the epic plan
>start up the w800, still cold, try to push her crotch on to the barend, but she’s too short
>gets annoyed, try to move the handlebar closer, think I got it to her crotch but it was just hitting her stomach
>hits me with the “wtf are you doing” following by the “dude” which I find offensive since I’m her bf I didn’t call me by name
>already in this mess so I have to commit to the part
>stand the bike up straight with my hips, kick out the stand, all while struggling with my gf in the middle of me and the bike as she’s saying “fucking stop”
>pull her back and the bike so her crotch is close enough to the bar, bike nearly starts rolling because it’s in neutral
>seems like forever passed trying to set this up
>shove the buzzing barend where I assume her vagina is
>she yells (in anger I’m pretty sure) says I’m still hitting her stomach, starts struggling like crazy as she’s trying to get away but she’s at such a weird angle that if she moves the bike will fall
>get mad because she won’t stop moving as I’m trying to put the kickstand back
>finally balance the bike with her in between and put the stand down
>she hits me in the chest and goes back in the house

I ran out of text

Played Ride 5 last night. Never played a Ride game. It's ok. I played with the default settings and only did 2 races. The make a player part is fun cause they have licensed helmets and gear and the gear actually looks realistic and detailed. Will play more later. I'm also playing Bannerlord and that shit is addictive.

>>27999112
anon tries to rape a female using a motorcycle has to be a first

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>>27999099
>he doesn't know I actually walked it in and kickstand turned it to take the pic, and then kickstand turned it out so I could go sit next to it while I eat

>>27999122
>3x3
>raw onion
Interesting choice.

>>27999116
ride is super fun imo once you get used to the dynamic. i like to kill time on cool bikes i have autism for

>>27999028
LMAO

>>27998843
Don't worry about the surface rust. Actual BAD CANCEROUS rust has metal fucking flaking away everywhere.

>>27999028
This is why Harleys rule the beach.
>everything is sealed in paint or chrome
>kevlar change

>Canister (For California)
how do i remove the anti-fun canister

>>27999267
*kevlar belts instead of metal chains
can't type tonight I got memed into getting workdrunk
I miss my bike

>>27998080
>>27998066
funny, I used the billboard

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>>27999175
I guess just hit it with some paint and hope for the best then?

>>27997146
Zomfg I’m so fucking pwned right now…
Dayum anon… I feel betrayed and miserable.

Best post of 2024 so far.

>>27999291
Do you notice more waves?

>>27998896
Ye ur plastics are doneso. The soul will still be there anon dw

>>27999295
what does this mean

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>>27999112

>>27997107
It's time to start looking at new tires.

>>27999300
Apparently the US is a low-context country.
Do you notice more waves from other motorcycle riders?

>>27999312
apparently anon is a gay, retarded question asker.

>>27999300
Did you tally the amount of waves you have received? Have you tabulated the data? That anon needs to know.

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>>27999312
>Apparently the US is a low-context country.
I'm just autistic
>Do you notice more waves from other motorcycle riders?
not really any difference, more harleys wave at me lately but I think there's just more harley riders out for the summer

>>27999291
Wire brush everything you can get at first. Then rust converter. Then paint.

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also thank you to the anon who recommended I roll the bar further forward, it was still at stock height but I rolled it a bit forward and I like the way it reaches towards me a little and I have to lean down for it. Feels better (:
>>27999344
thank you thank you thank you thank you. I've asked like a million people how to deal with rust and there's always a variety of answers and none of which ever have anything to do with restoring a slightly rusty part

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What coffee does your motorcycle drink, anon?

>>27999347
Same anon here. This isn't a perfect solution for the rust, almost nothing is, but short of taking the entire lower triple off (forks out, head lift stand or jank ladder strap method, etc,) and getting it sandblasted and painted, this is the best you can do. I come from the midwest, i know that rust looks like shit but that is nowhere close to a structurally compromising amount. If you have a dremel or corded drill, that will take it off more completely than hand brushing.

>>27999311
Are you retarded

>>27998976
>>27999028
HOw do you realisticalyl solve this? Wash the bike after taking it to the beach?

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I went and sat on a KLR today. It was easier to get feet down and balance on then I thought. Maybe a viable first bike option after all though I still feel like maybe a lighter dual sport would be better.

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>>27999361
based coffee choice anon but you should really find a local spot
>>27999362
but short of taking the entire lower triple off (forks out, head lift stand or jank ladder strap method, etc,) and getting it sandblasted and painted, this is the best you can do.
aside from sending it to go get sandblasted that sounds really fun
>i know that rust looks like shit but that is nowhere close to a structurally compromising amount.
I figure, I wasn't planning of dumping them asap but just as a feature to upgrade when it's convenient and I have money to comfortably spend
>If you have a dremel or corded drill, that will take it off more completely than hand brushing
so just wirewheel method? or should I be using a different type of wheel for getting it off. Does any kind of paint work? Are they particular types of paint that are better for the application of preventing further rust?
I apologize for all the questions and I appreciate what you've answered so far

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>>27999389
>based coffee choice anon but you should really find a local spot
I usually go out of my way to find new local coffee shops on da bike. That's actually a past time/date thing that my partner and I do, riding way out to a new coffee shop or cafe.
Not many coffee shops that are open late near me tho which sucks.

>>27999389
Wire wheel, yes. I am super autistic and once assumed that when someone said use a wire brush to me, it had to be an actual BRUSH so I spent 2 hours making almost no progress brushing by hand. Figured most anons would know what I meant but we're all retards here. Rust is just a chemical reaction called oxidation, where the iron molecules get turned into iron-oxide. Sealing the metal with paint prevents oxygen from touching the bare metal, thus no rust.

>>27998115
I post in /dbt/ nearly every day, but I don't even own a motorcycle and have never ridden one.

>>27999112
If I tried this, how would I execute it properly? What kind of bike would be ideal?

>>27999372
I went the first dual sport route. I would say if you can get a KLR cheap do it. I could have got one for $2400 and I regret not just getting it, putting dual sport tires on, and sending it down the trails. Dual Sports do not train you for riding heavy bikes, and you need heavier adventure bikes if you want to y'know, go anywhere. No one likes riding a DRZ400 in fifth gear at 6K RPM to reach the brisk speed of 70.

>>27999361
Regular black coffee

>>27998115
I'm in my third year of riding. my bike was down for maintenence for about a month and a half, and in the last couple weeks since I got it going again... I realized I basically barely lean

I'm not quite grannyriding, I'm braking hard into corners and powering out pretty smoothly. but I'm slowing down so much that I'm essentially not going over more than ten-fifteen degrees. most roundabouts feel thrilling because I'm slaloming from one side lean to another in the space of a few seconds .

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>>27999405
>Not many coffee shops that are open late near me tho which sucks.
idk where you're located but I see better buzz in hillcrest, on that same street there's also cafe lestatz. They have nice coffee and they're famous for being open until 12am, they used to be open 24/7 but covid shut that down. Peets is good too tho. lmk if you ever wanna get coffee anywhere further south than pasadena. I like meeting anons from here and have been looking for excuses to do a daytrip
>>27999407
>Wire wheel, yes. I am super autistic and once assumed that when someone said use a wire brush to me, it had to be an actual BRUSH so I spent 2 hours making almost no progress brushing by hand.
lmfao I've many similar stories totally get it
>Figured most anons would know what I meant but we're all retards here.
being a retard is why I'm here
thank you for the tips, will get to work ASAP.

>>27999432
Unironically probably faster than guys who chase lean angle. Riding fast is about getting the corner done with ASAP to get back on the gas.

>>27999028
>I drove my bike to the beach once, parked a block away for 2 nights. When I came back I realized it was covered in salt
cringe fiction. kill yourself.

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>retards ITT think that when salt water evaporates the salt goes with it

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>>27999436
I'm actually in Canada rn but I fly back and forth between LA. Will probably be down in a whale's vagina again sometime in January for a day or two doing some exploring.
>I like meeting anons from here and have been looking for excuses to do a daytrip
Yeee I've met some cool people here, IRL and online. Should plan a small moto SoCal meetup sometime before the year is over, coffee with the gang would be nice

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>>27999472
This time I'll specify an exact meeting point lmao. Better not schedule it when I'm in between street legal bikes

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2011 Victory Vegas
Faulty paddle shifter
16000 miles
$1500
Anyone know if it's worth picking up?

>>27999464
obviously it doesnt, but yes there is saltwater in the air near the beach. your bike will get salty when parking at the beach. because theres saltwater in the air.

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Suzuki girl finally at home.

>>27999489
put a shirt on freak

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>>27999489
excellent excellent excellent!!!! I look forward to plenty more gixxa posting!!!!

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Hey Anons I’m planning on getting my first bike soon, my mind is already made up on getting the Kawasaki Ninja 500 but I’m a little conflicted on whether or not to get the SE ABS version or not and if I do get the SE ABS version should I pay another extra $200 for the anniversary livery? (I really like it)
The SE ABS version is an extra $1000 and comes with the following
>ABS as you can guess
>High-grade full color TFT display
>Kawasaki's Intelligent Proximity >Activation Start System (KIPASS)
>LED turn signals
>Large windshield (clear)
>Pillion seat cover
>Frame sliders
>USB-C outlet
>Tank pad
>Knee pads
>Radiator screen

>>27999493
you will drop it and crack the frame on the third day and all the money spent will be pointless

>>27999493
also holy shit kwakasaki colors are so fucking ugly what is wrong with zoomers

>>27999493
If you have enough money to waste on a Ninja 500 as a first bike you have enough money to not ask these questions

>>27999497
>zoomers
those are 90s colors zoomer

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>>27998026
>Felt like a bomb going off under the bike
NBU (never buying used)

>>27999519
Too much of a wrenchlet to replace a chain and sprockets by yourself?

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>>27998751
last time he said he blew a head gasket kickstarting it LMAO

>>27999478
Victory bikes are dope, and 1500 is cheap. If it's good to go, I think it is worth the $1500. My buddy has one, and it's down right now with an ecu issue.

>>27999521
Im not buying a bike from a frog riding a duck!

>>27999519
>wear occured on a consumable part

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>>27999533
>"bomb goes off" under the bike randomly while riding
>just needs a chain bro
i believe you

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>>27999361
PSL

>>27999537
tell me what else a slipped chain couldve possibly damaged then.
oh wait you cant because youre retarded

opinion discarded

>>27999541
>tell me
>opinion discarded

>>27999418
Yeah and I definitely want to go with bigger ADVs for later bikes, maybe a T7 if I end up super into dirt but otherwise probably an AT. I'm not sure if I'll be able to get one really cheap but I've got like $10k saved up in my bike fund (has to cover gear, training, etc. too though) so I can buy a brand new one if I really want to and I'll just throw crash bars and handguards on it ASAP for the inevitable drops.

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>>27999546
heres a new word you can add to your retard level vocabulary you can thank me later

>>27999493
The kipass is shit, it’s not as reliable as a regular key. The Taft screen I pretty sure is the same as the base model. The extended screen is ok, but there are better aftermarket options. Led turn signals afaik are also on the base model. Pillion seat cover is cool, but iirc the actual passenger seat is not included. The Kawasaki frame slides are fucking ass and are flimsy, even if you end up with a base model, some trex or shogun sliders I’ll be a million times better than the kawi ones. The tank pads and knee pads are not what you think, they might as well be painted, be there is 0mgrip on them, and I don’t think kawi intended for them to do anything other than serving as a decal. Rad screen is also meh, aftermarket parts will out do it, and for cheaper. The only thing it’s got going is the anniversary colors and the preinstalled charging outlets.

>how do u know, anon?

I see this think every day as a dealer wagey. Also don’t be fooled, it’s still an old ninja 400 bored out to a 450, called a 500. I guarantee you’ll be happier saving your money getting a 400 ninja and putting what you save else, or even a future bike.

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>>27999578
>>27999493
I would vote for a used ninja 400 for the following reasons:
1. The pearl nightshade teal from 2021 is the best bike color ever made
2. Your first bike sets the context for speed. You'll always think your first bike is retardedly fast when you first get it, then get used to it, then crave more. So if you get a slower first bike you're setting yourself up for more satisfying upgrades in the future.
3. You save money
4. You have more fun because you're less afraid to drop the bike
5. You get more of your money back when you sell it

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>>27999491
I'll go shirtless in my shop if I want.

>>27999492
I absolutely love this bike and will post more.

>>27999493
You should get a used bike with abs for cheap. You're probably going to drop your first bike.
If you're dead set on the 500, abs anniversary livery and spend another $600 for an impaktek cage because you're probably going to drop it. You want abs as a beginner and the anniversary livery is nice. Unless there's a color that you'd prefer.
>Kawasaki

>>27999493
Ninja 400 is better

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non-knower here, what's it called when the mouth of the muffler is turned down and has that simple cylinder within a cylinder tip? pic related. I see it on all kinds of brands/pipes. I like it.
>also
is an ebay pipe going to be complete dogshit or does it not matter that much on a big single?

>>27999478
discontinued motorcycle brand
whos making parts for it?

>>27999028
>It's like the air next to the beach just has dissolved salt in it.
well would you look at that
https://www.feynmanlectures.caltech.edu/I_01.html#Ch1-S3

>>27998026
is this the bmw nigger from last thread

>>27999607
Yoshimura is a very well known and quality brand. MOST aftermarket mufflers are straight-through design like that. The pipe insert is called the dB (decibel) killer and is to quiet the muffle a little bit more.

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pick one CP2 bike

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>>27999621
BROTHER

>>27998861
Beeline Moto II is good.

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>>27999621
Ducati

>>27999632
>>27999632
>>27999632

>>27999578
I don't think frame sliders being flimsy is really a bad thing honestly.

>>27999607
There isn't really any one specific way to refer to them but that's a rolled tip/edge/outlet anyways and the turn down is otherwise called an angled outlet. Rolled tips can be either outside like that or inside which looks smooth, as opposed to a slash cut.

>>27999659
Retard

>storms all night keeping me up.
>Have a 70-90% chance of rain before I get off work
It is so tiresome.
Anyways, how many jackets do must of you own? Are rain suits a decent investment or should I buy a better rainproof one?

>>27999489
Where did you get that keychain
I want an Onsa for my yamaha

>>27999703
Well you enjoy your snapped frames from your frame slider bloke.

>>27999846
I got a hane from ebay. Try there.

>>27998971
hello! lovely bike youve got