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>>28022348Considered but if I go used honda cruiser it is magna for me... I want the magna back.
this is NOT a good thread i wont be posting my 'ku
>>28022373Ftr isn't even the cool Indian
>>28022384thats what makes it an awesome thread>>28022386da fuck did you just say
>>28022391Woman takes it up the ass. Ask how I know.
>>28022391people care, and people want to see my bike!
>>28022395He post like an attention seeking woman
>>28022395how do you know>>28022396I dont see anyone caring desu
>>28022401>I dont see anyone caring desuTHE THREAD JUST STARTED THEYRE GONNA START CARING SOON!
>>28022396I care
>>28022404ok well imma go ridemaybe ill see your bike itt maybe i wont
>>28022384Fuck off chomo mutt, nobody likes looking at that raped 600 shitter
>>28022373>I sell MotorcycleYou better not you fucking nigger.
>>28022395A woman I work with fingers her asshole when aroused.It's a bit of a give when near her.
>>28022410
>>28022406fren detected!
>>28022417
How do you guys like this color? I personally really do not like it at all.
>>28022423Very rootbeer color. I like it
>>28022423I could live with itbut just say no to bmw
>>28022423What colour, it looks like they haven't finished building it yet.
>>28022423Kind of cool.
>>28022434Yeah, worst case I could just spray it in a different color>>28022436the weird brown
>>28022416
>>28022396>>28022417>>28022384kys
>>28022443It's a shame more bikes aren't rattlecanned. I almost sprayed mine olive drab, but /o/ picked the color.
>>28022496based mint bike enjoyer
>>28022463Very nice.
>>28022496I mean flat black or olive plastidip just is peak shitbike, but on sportbikes it just looks cheap so maybe most people just don't want their bikes to look like absolute ass
>>28022496It looks really good. I've recently painted up my tank, but all the filling, sanding, washing and painting is a lot of dirty work and I don't think I'll be doing it again anytime soon.
>>28022496That's a wonderful pos. I'd DD that.I've KMX DD.
How the helm do you avoid to lose the front end when turning on gravel? I keep replaying the slide in my head and don't know what I could have done. I guess if I didn't have a sport bike the front end would have had a lighter load? This really deters me from ever buying an expensive bike.
>>28022514No braking and less lean angle, simple as.
>>28022506Flat black is trash.
>>28022514Git gud. You have no side bite with street tires on loose gravel/sand/etc.
>>28022521Exactly, that's why it fits so well on rocked down old enduros
>>28022502>>28022512>>28022513Thanks, it turned out really nice imo. It fits out here.>>28022506Yeah it sucked not riding for a week but the end result was worth it.
>>28022519>>28022523Okay but then how do I make the turn if I can't brake or lean? I guess by being slower but I didn't know there was gravel ahead. I guess sometimes you just have to accept that it was outside of your control.
>>28022535You can accept the risk, ride like a champ, have everyone mirin your lack of tendies and silently pray you won't slide into a truck next time or you can ride slower to give yourself more of a margin of error. Your choice.Also, slippin' and slidin' is way easier to control if you counterlean, but that's mostly for the rear wheel. If your front slips, that's it.
>>28022532>not riding for a weekThat's what you get for putting actual effort into it, I think I was done basically the same day I started
>>28022546You can save the front but it only comes after a lot of practice riding dirt and washing the front out. I can't fully articulate WHAT you do with the bars, but it is very possible. >>28022535It's the street. Leave some skill in reserve.
>>28022532>>28022547I've had my tank off for nearly two months now. First I was just trying to push out a dent, but then I just kept finding more work for myself.
>>28022546I was going 20-30 and lost the front. I go to track days when I want to ride a bit harder. That's what I find annoying about this slide, I think I would have preferred if it happened because I rode beyond my ability.
Are there any archival websites that have high res images of original advertising posters and manuals? Struggling to find how my particular flavour of ancient shitbike should be looking
>>28022551>You can save the front but it only comes after a lot of practice riding dirt and washing the front out. I can't fully articulate WHAT you do with the bars, but it is very possible.I'd like to see video of that if you ever happen to catch it on film. In my limited experience, mostly riding on snowy / icy roads, as soon as you lose the grip and you lose that straightening torque, it's like dropping the bike at a standstill. I don't really see myself coming out of something like that.
>>28022496I think the mikubike is a fantastic color. When I see it I want t paint mine the same color
>>28022552The curse, you have to know when to stop or it will consume you
I am having such problems learning how to ride in the sand out here. When I say 'the sand' I mean it's like going to the beach but it's not the beach, it's the middle of a state park.
>>28022557Hang onto the back a bit more next time. You live and learn. Or dont.
q u a d
>>28022584Two wheels good, four wheels baad.
>>28022584i'd like to see a study on quad accidents someday because with the way people drive them around here: I'm convinced they're less safe than motorcycles
>>28022584HELL YEAH BROTHER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN0bbXOHxOg
>>28022566I could dig up some GoPro footage from the track but it's a nearly instant thing. Or the time I hit a small mud stream in the mountains and slid both tires for a split second. It's just something you learn after doing it accidentally a few times in really loose dirt.
>>28022588They absolutely are. They enable the uncoordinated with no balance required, are way tippier/bouncier off-road, require much more body English to properly control, and weigh much more and can really, really fuck you up even on something as simple as a hill climb.
I bought a whole bottle of green earplugs and they fucking vanished
>>28022627Yeah, green are the vanishing ones, get yellow.
>>28022423I like the colour but I've ridden one of those and it's astonishing how BMW can make 100ftlb of torque feel boring
Should I get this fucker with the new y-amt transmission?My other options would be an x-adv or an scooter.
Ducarr here to shit on BMW boxers
>>28022641If you like the look and can afford it then why the hell not.
>>28022652I mean, if I can outfit it with a windscreen it would be ideal.I'd really wish they'd release the tracer 7 with the y-amt thing.
>>28022641Nah. The new euro5+ engine feels dead. The loudest part of the ride is the valve rattle. This was the factory akrapovic.Learn to shift The LOWDOWN TORQUE doesn't exist and it feels like a 4 with a rev limiter set too low so you never get in the power
>>28022659Nc750 is that and has DCT. Still, you have no business being on a >250cc bike if you can't shift.
>>28022661>learn to shiftI'd wish, but I think you don't understand how incompetent with manual transmissions I am.
>>28022667Motorcycles have the easiest possible transmissions to operate. They're sequentials and the clutch is operated by the most dexterous part of your body.
>>28022667Buy a convertible car then. I don't think bikes are for you.
>>28022670I can operate them fine, the problem is not stalling the engine at every stop, which has led to an accident already with my father's old Peugeot 307.
How would I go about getting this out? Lifted truck swerved into me on the freeway as I was merging into the lane, gave me a good wobble but I was fine so I took off but I think it might be scratched deeply because I can feel grooves.I was thinking WD-40 with a microfiber to help exfoliate the rubber but I’m wondering what that will do with the paint
>>28022638is it 1:1 the same as the GS or did they change the mapping or feeling?
Fuck
>>28022661>Nah. The new euro5+ engine feels dead.Really? Maybe that's an EU specific mapping like the US ZX4RR?
>>28022682IIRC the R and RS have different setups than the GS or RT
>>28022682Because it's German there's probably 1000 tiny imperceptible changes everywhere. The big difference is the final drive ratio, which doesn't change the excitement factor.
>>28022690Idk. It's enough to put me off of all cp3 triples
>>28022679Wd40, alcohol, chain cleaner might work. Else if it's just rubber you can try a lighter to burn it off. It's likely left deeper marks. Used swingarms are cheaper than you'd expect though
How can I tell when a bike is 'broken in'?
>>28022694fuck it, might just have to testride one. Still have a ride with the 1300 open as well, so we will see how it goes.>>28022713>doesn't change the excitementooooooooouughh I NEED to go 250+ km/h
>>28022730
>>28022731No such thing. Hit the starty bit and ride is how it goes.You paid for all of the revs so use them.
Thought this would be cool but it looks slow when it's 80-90mph lol
>>28022731When the odometer says you've completed the manufacturer's breakin period.
>>28022676Re: clutch lever. It's really, really fucking easy to not stall a bike compared to using a car's clutch pedal.
>>28022756very cool
>>28022743I did the full breakin period on my only bought-new bike including the oil/filter swap service and don't regret it. The bike has been mechanically flawless since then.
>>28022295>>28022349Hope you anons are doing well and recovering!
>>28022768I've stalled the bike I got my license a lot more times than I stalled manual cars, and I only used it for a week.
>>28022796Git gud. Figure out where your engine bogs (probably ~3500rpm unless it's a Harley).
>>28022587What about three wheels?
I'm thinking about getting a new seat for my Versys 650. Does anyone here have any experience with aftermarket Versys seats? I'm looking for more comfort for long rides.
>>28022809On a case-by-case basis.
>>28022810Buy a 2nd hand seat. Sent it to an upholster who'll make a custom fit for you. Cost is on par or below any mass produced seat
>>28022810Check out Seat Concepts. I have one of their seats on my XT250 and it helped a lot.
>>28022810You must simply embrace the pain
>>28022798No, the problem is that I release the lever too soon without having accelerated enough.The problem was that before that I used an honda cbf500 that barely never stalled without having to accelerate.
>there are people in this thread, no, world with perfectly funtional hands who cannot operate a leverSad existence 2bh
>>28022687Are you sure you don't have a fiat (Fix it again tovarisch)
Taking an uber to the shop to ride home. They usually do good work, but I'm still nervous.
>>28022756don't worry, I've got you covered
if u ever wondered what riding a drz running very lean with knobbies on the street was like, here u go friendhttps://streamable.com/nkgc3kmuch more enjoyable than it looks from my phone camera
>>28022952Pretty comfy
>>28022872It's based on g*rman tech, so figures it would break down.The alternator for some fucking reason stopped working completely as I went to the nearby bike shop to buy new riding goggles. Worked fine all the way there, entered the shop and as I got back, it just magically didn't work as I started the bike.Thankfully it takes barely fuck and any voltage or amps to drive the contactless ignition, battery went from about 12.8 to 12.6V during my 100km return trip.
>>28022952Get sticky road tyres for it.Absolutely blinking stupid.
bad news brehssomebody bought the fucking sv650 from under meif anybody here is selling one and they're in the NorCal area please give me a (You)SV650S or even a Ninja 650R
>>28022997that person did you a favor
>>28023000it was a bargain price, there's no way i'll find another being sold for just $600 that actually runs
Holy shit my VFR runs so much better now. Definitely ready to ride this thing loooooong miles. Of course there's a major valve + cam chain job coming in another 3000 miles or so, so that's gonna happen in spring.
>>28022964I want an Elefant so badhttps://youtu.be/IfYkUPr8WW4
>>28022964yeh :)>>28022989I can't tell if you're larping as a brit or actually one, but I just got the bike which is why it has knobs and is running lean, among other things. I'll get it in order soon, in the meantime I surf the streets on dusty cleats
>>28023003>VFR cam chainThere's one thing a VFR doesn't have and that is a cam chain.
>>28022409>>28022466leave him alone!
>>28023010This feels great on my CRT. Thanks anon
>>28023011Seriously, get some sticky road tyres for it.Thank me later.
>>280230136th gen does, I wish I had geared cams but I don't.
>>28023018bless u
Got my new radiator installed. The old one was leaking becuase the Italians were to drunk to seal it properly. Haven't road it in a month.
anime is for fags and trannies post sopranos pics or something at least
>>28022997It's no big deal, anon. There are plenty of shitbikes out there.
>>28023083Mad Max is for men
>>28022987I'm half tempted to recommend the Warhammer 40k method to your machine were you need to bless it regularly to ensure the machine spirit happy lol
>>28023143Wait, you guys aren't blessing your rides with 40k rituals?
forestbros... Not like this....
The.... VINOOOO
>>28022756I think its cool.
>>28023151Why live dude?
This is my stock front tire after 13000 miles. How should it be replaced? I got a replacement tire coming real soon. But im going on a small trip from boston to new hampshire. Should I change the tire right before my trip or can it wait?
>>28023144I don't, but I do believe in reprimending the machine spirit if it's misbehaving. Usually through a litany of swear words.
>>28023144nah, i just let the emperor guide my hands. no incense required
>>28023144The Bakuon keychain is a permanent ritual telling the machine spirit she is a good girl.
>>28023167There's plenty of tread left. Keep keeping on until you have time to do the deed.
>>28022373Is it worth it the 20 bucks?
>>28023144I keep my bike's machine spirit happy by playing latin chants when I do maintenance.
Hane keychain: ORDEREDBike: CLEAN AND IN PERFECT ORDERWeather: NO RAINI have a new book coming today too so I'm gonna throw it in my sidecases and go ride some place pretty to read.
>>28023207Feed the rage with terrorfakt, pussy.
>>28023214Nice, what are you reading?
FOUND REAL TENNYBROSEVEN SAID HE WPUPD HAVE A CRF IF IT WQSNT FOR THE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
>>28022373Bike bros, is it better to own one dream bike to grow into or be a consooomer and climb the ladder changing bikes over time?I lean to the former but I'm not in it like you nerds are so I wanna hear some autism.
>>28023239Old Venus, it's a collection of scifi stories set in a once-plausible-but-now-discredited version of Venus that's covered in swamps instead of crushingly hot CO2 and sulfuric acid.
>>28023255Most people can't afford their dream bike right now so it clearly makes sense to start small and climb the ladder towards better bikes over timeOnly explanation why people own bikes with dashes that look like this lol
>>28023255the indian scout is not too much to handle. You can handle it. That being said... Learn on shitbike, sell, buy bike you want.You don't have to "climb the ladder" to the Indian Scout.
>>28023255One thing you have to keep in mind is that the Indian Scout is basically a V-Twin Grom. It's RIDICULOUSLY small for tall guys.
>>28023245FLAKE
>>28023282>>28023245btfo
>>28023259>"retro Venus science fiction">edited by George R. R. Martin >not actually old sci-fi, just a bunch of authors rejecting modern science and returning to monkeyThat sounds nuts.
>>28023255I hope indian isn't your dream bike. They're quality isn't great
>>28022496I love it
>>28023280Not really
nobody tries to race me on the 1,000cc but today every single tard was trying to race the 300. lame, need more motorcycles
fuck man i wish i had $800 right nowall the CBR sellers have been going crazy selling their 600s before winter but none of them wanna go below 2k
>>28023280I thought it was just me when I saw one in the flesh and I was like this thing is tiny.
>>28023304sell feet pics
Kawasoggy :DDDD
>>28023309I wonder if r3 has nice feet. twinks are light weight so they don't develop those callouses on the bottom.
>>28023313I suspect that twink is actually a female masquerading as a twink because she's not an attention whore and doesn't want to make a scene about being female. The hands are way too feminine.
>>28023309ill send you some for $5
>>28023304What bike should I snap up now? I have some cash
>>28023318white knight faggot
>>28023255after a year of having my cb500 I was thinking it was slow, after 2 years I realise that now I'm now a lot faster than many riders on much bigger bikesnow I don't feel like I need to upgrade just yet, so I'm going to give it another year. I don't think I'd have realised this if I started on my dream bike
>>28023333quad threes of truth
anybody here tried the Ninja EX500s from the 90s?I see a ton of ex250 bikes but these 500s are super rare, are they even as fast as some modern 500s?
>>28023318Yeah bro she is totally a girl. I'm not gay.
>>28023333There is wisdom in "slow bike fast." Revving the balls off my slow bikes and learning how to lean over in corners properly at speed means on an even vaguely fast bike I'm casually weaving at >100mph.
>>28023359Post rear tire
>>28023382He's right bro, post yours
>>28023382hes right tho
>>28023162I live to ride bro
>>28023400Lower your tone when you reply to me kid
>>28023420>Fancy 20k bike full of electronicsDo it on a carbed
>>28023433Do it on my nuts lol
>>28023420show your 1st bike....on the flatbed it left on
>>28023420Kid is what kids call people
Hey guys I’m kinda lost. I’m looking for the new Daily Bike Thread but I can only find this one. Where is it?
buying a bike that was previously owned by a womanyes/no?
>>28023420Look at me I melt rubber in the middle of the tire! Im such a mogger!
>>28023449Make sure to sniff out her lingering scent on the seat before your gross man booty overrides it
>>28023437Dial 8
Anybody know how much on average those towing services are for motorcycles?I've seen some professional trucks and even some vans who offer itJust wanna know if i'll need it one day
I want a panigale v4s
Did I mention how pretty the tank is.
>>28023464My insurance covered that 100mi tow, it's like $5/yr extra
>>28023467Hello, jamal
>>28023255just get the one you really want you can modify it later or get a second bike (or third (or fourth))
>>28023467Gixxers are pretty in general. The tank, the frame, the tail, the paintjob, the wheels, it's all good.
>>28023465It's like riding on a space heater but feels so good
>>28023476wheres this anon?you wear heated gloves / jacket?
>>28023304if you can't afford 2k you can't afford 600cc insurance. unless you're gonna ride dirty or state doesn't require it. either way stop being poor, easiest solution
>>28023476Is that pikes peak and what is the car also got dam nigga shift
>>28023476>It's like riding on a space heaterV4s are like that until you get going and they start gulping wind through the radiators. My VFR is cool as a cucumber cruising at 80-95mph.
Is "my vfr" the new "my gn"?
>>28023474Gay
>>28023486No. We just have like four VFR owners and there aren't that many other V4s unless we get richfags buying zukachis or VMaxen.
>>28023478Mount evans in Colorado early summer. I had on a perforated leather jacket and was frozen >>28023481The car was an audi r8 driven by some boomer. He pulled over and when he got to the top he said "sorry for holding you up brother". But the road is shit so I actually wanted him in front
>>28023475Except the headlight unfortunately. Whoever designed the L1+ headlight needs to be fired
>>28023488nobody asked your sexual orientation
>>28023492Based boomer, I never find anyone driving cars fast on the mountains here
>>28023420>>28023467my god
>>28022588Not even joking, but a good number of boomers drive quads, side by sides, and snowmobiles drunk. The accident stats would have to consider that quads are almost exclusively driven off road, and I'd definitely suspect they are more dangerous than motorcycles off road.
>>28023476>>28023492hey ive been therenice clips
>>28023214cute post>>28023151yea its nice
>>28023480STOPPTHE TRUTH HURTSAIIIIEEEEE
>>28023245arent you that guy that agreed to meet up but then diddnt??
>>28023494Says the faggot on a harley
>>28023516nigger you literally ride nothing but dicks and have no bike
any anons in california wanna buy my clapped out z400
A harley fag calls someone else gay. The irony
>>28022641>automatic
>>28023529which part of this long ass state?
Honda Hawk Tuah
>>28023532It still has manual gears, it just doesn't have a clutch and pedal, just a little lever on the left handle.
>>28022496Do these old air cool bikes overheat when it's hot out, or when it's climbing high altitudes/inclines? I've heard of both the klx and crf300 overheating above 12k feet, but can't find if the xt does.
I rode a Hawk 250 today and it was realy, really good. I think this thread is going to turn around on China Bikes within the next couple years.
>>28023547>Do these old air cool bikes overheat when it's hot out, or when it's climbing high altitudes/inclines?NTA but it would have to be REALLY HOT to overheat it significantly. > I've heard of both the klx and crf300 overheating isn't the crf300 liquid cooled
>>28022852cars are dry clutch, (most) bikes are wet clutch. they're a lot more forgiving in every way.I'm going to be honest tho: if you can't handle stopping in a car you run a good chance of dying on a motorcycle ,regardless of the transmission
Talk me out of buying a mistreated baby gixxer and slapping a Katana fairing on it.>https://youtu.be/YUJtyM4rlcI?si=iUMQU0nUq6Iv_cfR
>>28023536mid valley
>>28023553Yes, and it was one video that sent me down the rabbit hole of thumpers overheating at altitude. It's probably fine in 99.9% of situations but I'm in Wyoming so altitude is a big deal here. Even the liquid cooled crf can struggle going 30mph on a 60 degree day with enough of a climb at altitude.
>>28022463
>>28023558its so cute how they act jus tlike theyre in anime, stampedhttps://youtu.be/YUJtyM4rlcI?si=d3F9FgR2xPdUCfSp&t=1222
>>28022756Looks sick (wrong side of the road tho)I've tried filming onboard from a low low angle and it is also looks super slow no matter how fast I'm going
need more cute japanese girls having accidents and hurting themselves on bikesbonus points for crying in pain and whimpering
>>28023280I'm a humble 6' I don't think I'll look like Jigsaw. >>28023295Indians quality has been exceptional since Polaris axed Victory. Dunno what you mean, maybe if you elaborated I'd understand.>>28023333Good point, thank you for mentioning.>>28023273That's what I've heard because it's power is up high in the band like 4-5k rpm before it awakens. I'm a respectful man who knows his limits, I think imma just ball out and bag a scout.
>dealer wagie>goldwing rider already parked outside before opening>comes in to the service department, says he needs an air filter check/change if needed>also mentions he has some issue with his speakers>service writer tells him that'd be extra, because it'd trake more time and is no where near the air filter removal process>he oks it>goldwing boomer telling tall tales to some straight line squid, squid in complete awe and orbiting as they wait for their bikes>technician works on goldwing to get to air filter, air filter practically new, shows it to the customer, customer is pleased and technician isntalls it back in>customer pays for his service, starts up his bike outside, does exagerating hand signals of dissapointment>comes back in to the service department, starts swearing at the service manager saying the goldwing's speaker issue got worse after the tech worked on it>service manager tells him the tech did not touch the sound system, nor were any parts removed to get to the airfilter, and they clearly stated that the diag on the sound system would be separate, be done on another day, and cost more>goldwing boomer starts swearing, saying the tech messed it up more, hates dealerships, and tries to size up to our oversized 6'4" service manager>service manager shuts him up with "I know what you're doing, this isn't the first time I've seen this.">goldwing boomer stumbles on his words and walks back to his shitbike>shitbag goldwing boomer just wanted a free diag and tried to blame the tech for something that wasnt touched and already broken>apparently this is a common thing with all goldwing boomers and big jap cruiser riders trying to toss the blame
>>28023573
>>28023613>elaborate Buy you a couple of um. You'll figure out out
>>28023614Boomers gona boom.
>>28023010are we cagiva postin
>>28023579Bonus bonus points for peeing their pants.
>>28023188The cracking is of no concern?
>>28023614It's a big thing in the car world too. Seems to be random on my end, but ironically the absolute piles of shit that can't get a loan car and decline everything except the oil change won't usually try to do it.
>>28023631The cracking will get worse, the tire is old and losing grip. If you got the cash, replace it. It will be so much better
Spark plugs are bad enough, having to get them through the side. Valve adjustment is not going to be fun on this bike.
>>28023636I got a new one coming in the mail real soon. Dunlop mutant same as the rear. I can change it myself but I'm kinda lazy and would rather not until I really needed to.
belts imploded on the ‘07 monster S4rS late last night.Pulley bearings are fine and belt was last replaced 16 months ago @ 6k miles. Without breaking it down mechanic said crank feels fine, but thinks the issue stemmed from something wonky internally. Feels intake/exhaust valves took a hit on both heads.1)replace both heads ~2k, but underlying issue may not be discovered or resolved, and once labor goes into replacing heads more costly problems could arise leading to2)replace motor at 2-3k. So long as sourced motor is gtg the underlying problem goes away. 3) Or sell bike as-is, or try to part it outThoughts?
>>28023688Why didn't you replace the belt sooner?
>>28022679Shouldn't there be something more than a washer holding that axle to the swingarm?
>a Colombian kid just won Moto3 with a similar record to Rossi'sBased.>he did it on a chink bike???
>>28023467I'm not gonna lie bro seeing your 750 makes me want one eventually. I'm thinking my dream stable will be a ZX-6R, GSXR 750, and a Panigale of some sort.
>>28023688if its a non interference engine, id just slap another belt on it. if its interference. id swap the engine if possible and rebuild this one if anything is salvageable
>>28023695How often is often enough? Desmo maintenance replaces at 10k>>28023719Yes, interference. Man, duc swapped the motors on this model so much it might be a bit before I can find a good match.
>>28023688I was originally going to ask why not do it yourself until I looked up the valve train. Jesus Christ those desmodromic valves are a mother fucker.
would it be weird for a grown man to leave a note on another grown mans bike because he rides a similar bike and may want to ride sometime? is that mega gay? is this why most people stop making friends after school?
>>28023688Brother. That's rough. In my experience, if the mechanic thinks there's an underlying issue that may present itself again later, heed that warning. Did he elaborate on that more? Like a crankshaft imbalance or something?>>28023695Belt interval on that era Ducati is 7500 miles.>>28023718They are the perfect bike, undeniably. I'm still keep my 6r for track and twisties because for me personally it's better. The bike overall is a little bigger and I can leverage my body against the tank better. Plus, it's more forgiving if you throttle it too much mid corner. The 750 is an amazing bike though. I'm in love with it. I could set it up for track easily, too.Love your 636 btw, it's so pretty. Any plans for the exhaust?>>28023751Is it 10k on your bike? My 999 is 7500.
>>28023783pretty gay, imo. I dunno. I'm biased. I don't like group rides, but maybe this guy does.
>>28023783You might as well as leave your panties on his handlebars. The only option is to stalk him, learn his habits, track him down on a ride and make friends with him at a stop light like a normal well adjusted human being.
>>28023688buyer's market + it being a ducati will make it rough to try and sell
genuinely askingwhats the point of the upcoming R9 when you can just get an R1?Like R3 and R6 serve a good purpose, but an R9 is kind of redundant when you already have the R1
>>28023792Aren’t they canceling the R1? Plus, the CP3 engine on a full fairing chassis would be one of the nastiest short track monsters.
>>28023785You’re right. Valves at 7500. Per this manual belts at 15kHe did not elaborate more other than saying he’s seen this rare kind of freak accident before and recommends replacing the motor altogether rather than chasing gremlins. His personal opinion was just to dump the bike and go find something else fun to ride, but as this guy mentions >>28023791 I probably won’t walk away with much.
>>28023788>>28023789damn man :(
>>28023781Exactly.The 2valve variants seems more tolerable.If I can’t be bothered to time 8 valves will I really manage to swap the motor?
>>28023313I need twink feet on my face, NOW
i wonder when its gonna be 10-9-2024 in japany land im ready to start seething about the r9!>>28023839pretty based
where is it im ready!!!
>>28023792>R9 when you can just get an R1?theres like 100hp difference though
omg im retarded i thought it was the 9th today
I wish I wasn't such a goddamn poorfagthis shit is too expensive man
>>28023792900cc tribbles aren't a real race class so they can make it a little comfier for street use without risking homologation.
>torrenting some Creed to listen to when I take my 2003 bike out on tour
>>28023850I'm not a poorfag but I HATE how much it costs just to get a good jacket and pants.
>>28023861what bike
onsa nakadashi
>>28023809Oh interesting, I thought belts were done every desmo service. My local Ducati dealer told me belts are also due every 2 years (lol, lmao). Didn't look that up, but FUCK Ducati on that. If I'm riding my 999, every now and then I inspect the belts to see how they're doing just because timing belts terrify me on principle.I would definitely heed his advice and not try to fix that motor, he's trying to save you money and headache it sounds like. You're in a tough spot, it sucks. You probably won't get much for it, unless you part it out. Really it comes down to, do you love this bike and want to keep it or would you be happier with a different bike? You're going to be out a lot of money either, but you want to be happy after that pain is over. Don't take one path or the other because you feel like you have to, they're both expensive options.>>28023861HYB
>>28023892DAMN THAT NINJA FAT AS FUCK LMFAOOOFAT BOYYYW I D E L A D
>>28023785Thanks, you've got so many great bikes. I love the gixxer but this pair is my favourite. As for exhausts I'm still pretty undecided. Unsure of whether to go for slip on or full systems, but some of the brands I've been looking at are Toce, M4, and Spark. Any recommendations or advice for me?
>>28023475>less and less soul as time went on
>>28023515No i was wait for gas stationThen there was no reaponNext tine we gdt the tennybri legiin squqd though with me
>>28023888vêëfre 8hundoShe's all serviced and shiny, and hot damn she runs better now. The hardest part left is installing a cardo in my new helmet.
>Ninja 500>looks small, light, easy to learn on>CBR 600 F4i>only 100 more cc>looks terifying>probably will drop it>might kill myself on itis it just me being a pussy?Are CBRs just scary looking but easy to ride?
>>28023313I do happen to have a motorcycle related picture of my foot>>28022730>Wd40, alcohol, chain cleaner might work.will give this a try tomorrow with a toothbrush.>used swingarms are cheaper than you'd expectthey are by a lot more than I expected but also that's a huge job to undertake and the swingarm is still in perfect condition otherwise, just took a rub
>>28024014>hairless feetT W I N K
>>28024013Is this a new ptwin Ninja 500 or an old one?
>>28024013>only 100 more ccand twice the cylinders, with a race derived engine anonIt's not a bad bike to learn on if you're an adult and can avoid getting on the throttle for the thrill before you know how to ride>probably will drop itthis will happen with every bike
>>28024021it's that old one that looks like the EX250's cousin>>28024023Yeah i feel like the cylinders definitely make it more powerful despite the displacement
>>28024026They're both classic bikes. Pick whichever one calls to you.
Are rotary tillers allowed here? Theyre two wheeled two smokes with great off road capabilities, i never thought i would be restoring a barn find yugoslav license built agria 4000 but here we are, i dont even have a fucking field
>>28024046meet me at sunol
>>28023973Bro you sent one unintelligible message a day with no info leading up to it. Then you showed up near me at 2am on a workday and left the same day with no message until you were already gone
wait theres a femboy in this thread?
>>28024050Alright, it may take a while for me to get there though
>>28023486/dbt/ has always been pretty amped about the VFR. also GS500s, DRZ400s, and now the T7. It pretty neat how it goes in waves.
>>28023525There's one of these in my town. It has such a cool frame.
>testing speedo again on the way home from toil>speedo showing 40mph>feels much faster>check gps>57mphFucking speedo is dying again , guessing the speedo gear has worn out and cant keep up at higher speeds Going to try and fix it again before its MOT in December(they dont test them thankfully) but im seriously considering slapping a bicycle speedo on it and calling it a day tbqh
>>28023688just throw a belt on it and see what happens
brand new red KTM 690s for a little over 8000€.
>>28024122orange ones go for 2k € more.
>>28024122oh dangI was looking at the 701/690/700 and think the gas gas looks the best. I used to brush off the ktm reliability posting on /dbt/ from back in the day because "how hard could it be?," but waiting months for parts is too much. especially after they've had this much time to get their shit together.
>>28024129the 690 platform is proven and already 12 years old
>>28023792yeah...
>>28024131>especially after they've had this much time to get their shit together.I am aware
>>28024014I didn't know you had leathers on when you went down. You hurt your knee for a while right?
>>28023789I'm still thinking about that tranny, too late to leave the note though
>>28024061It's aluminum, while the NT 600 is steel.
just got back from a 3 hour ridesome slow village roads, some fast bendy roads, and a halfway stop off for some coffeegetting a bit colder but still very pleasant conditions for riding
>>28024062I never understood geared speedometers. >wheel rotates>gears rotate>speedometer needle doesn't rotateWhat gives? I would guess it's based on some friction mechanism generating force against a spring. Maybe lube the speedometer. That might help.
>>28024392HYB based, I'm leaving now for my ride to the donut shop for some breakfast, and to see the cute cashier(female[male]) that works there. :DDDDD
>>28024410speedo cable rotates, spins a magnet that induces a current that pushes needle against a spring
>>28024410Im guessing the larger of the gears in pic rel (the one that rotates when the wheel spins) has worn outIm still trying to fix my original front hub that is suffering from the same issues ( i cannot figure out any way to remove the smaller worm gear with out mass destruction) I have scene videos of pajeets hammering it out with a screwdriver and some patience so it must be workable somehow
>>28024410>>28024448Also if anyone can point me in the right direction for a FRONT brake hub for a NXR125 i would be so happy Its a XR125 poor fag edition so they done away with the front disc and electric start, this apparently makes it "more rugged" for the Brazilian streets but it also means i cannot find any fucking parts for it here in the UK Pic rel, the worm gear that doesnt want to come out
>>28024413nice, get the doughnuts, get her (his) number, get her (him) shaggedunfortunately going to have to take my bike down the mechanic this week, it's having trouble starting in the cold :/
>>28024455is the worm gear that worn out?
>>28024463Yes, a LOT of play in it and it will not spin freely in any direction, you really have to force it to spin at all , which is what i think killed the last speedo cable
>>28024468hmm interesting. Maybe blast the wrom gear with lubricant? On my Transalp the drive housing for the speedometer is not integrated into the hub and can be removed (and replaced) by itself. Can't offer any more advise then.
>>28024482pic related
every time I walk past this guy I want a transalp, an older one like this specifically. just looks fun.
>>28024482>>28024486Thanks anon it would be nice to just replace the speedo gear entirely but its integrated into the brake hub This has been my current janky set up for the past few months, its a CG125 hub which fits fine although as you can see its not secured to the forks (it will spin the entire hub if you hold the brake and reverse), every single hub i can find is set up the same as the CG hub (lever facing down and pulling towards the bike) where my brake lever faces up and pulls up the way (sorry if this doesnt make any sense)
>>28024455If the hub is an original Honda part then you need to have a manufacturing number/frame code/exact type code of your baiku and contact your local Honda supplier to get a new part.
>>28024508the urge is understandable anon
>>28024521>>28024521>>28024521>>28024521NEW NEW NEW, THE MAP IS BACK EMAIL THE GUY!
>>28024523Early thread. Delete imminent.
Post to hit bump limit!
>>28023892If I go for swapping the motor with an exact year model match this is something I should be capable of figuring out, right?
>>28022373There are one two types of motorcyclists. Ones who have been in a crash and ones who will be in a crash; and they all deserve it.
>>28023781The way to treat visually complex systems is remember you do one task at a time and choose not to hurry. I advise doing what seems difficult because once mastered it becomes easy and you become a better mechanic in general. Time marches on and one day you just know you're good. Many years later when your mentors are dead, you inherit their spot enlightening others. Just do it (and be glad you're not wrenching modern automobiles).
>>28023688You can determine bent valves by failure to seat by rotating each cylinder to TDC and doing a leakdown test (or just cram a rubber-tipped blow gun into the plug hole and listen for leaks at intake, exhaust, and crankcase (pulling oil plug etc). I prefer the leakdown test as guages are cheap and they'll run off a small compressor.I would not commit to replacing heads until I removed them for inspection. Since you currently have a broken engine there is no harm in using the factory service manual (you may find one for download with some looking) to dissect it. I quite like cheap Harbor Freight car engine stands and mod them (crude is totally fine) to hold any bike engine I work on. Even if you buy the sheet steel bench stands those are easy to mount to the cheapo engine stand head and the convenience is fucking wonderful.Valves/seals/guides and a valve job should be much cheaper than a head swap. You can do a spreadsheet at no cost. Include a complete gasket and seal kit of course.
>>28026449 continuedYou can use pistons with minor dings from valve strikes (piston engines are pleasantly crude) and bore inspection with heads off is easy. Your spark plugs will tell much but with such low miles the pistons and rings are likely fine. If in doubt lift the jugs and inspect the con rods and bottom end. Even if you install another engine you'll have useful experience and another to build into a go-fasty if desired.Underlying issues are generally easy to determine. The belt failed either due to being a belt (I despise timing belts but like them for final drive) or because something locked up briefly and shock loaded it like valves playing tag. Most of the internals on other engines are on the outside (timing parts) and with the engine out you can inspect everything else directly without splitting the cases. I would drain any residual oil into a clean white etc pan and inspect the oil filter for chips.Too bad I'm not nearby as I'm retired and while I hate the general public I've trained many bros for fun. Get on some Duck fora and get specific parts recommendations as that can save money and avoid suffering. Except for the engine stand (always worth owning and you can copy the drilled holes on the sheet metal stand on some scrap if want rather than overpaying for a pretty one) you won't be out much if you opt to replace, and if you part it out you're ahead on that. It might be that the partout of your hurt engine makes a decent dent in replacement cost. I would also look at used engines with cosmetic damage like scuffed or cracked covers. Motorcycle salvages which are any good can check with other salvages just like the car guys do.
>>28024455Consider a front end swap to get a disc then use a GPS bicycle speedometer if that too has speedo drive problems.What do Honda mechanics say on Honda groups/fora? Does the service manual show anything useful? You can likely find an exploded parts view online to help suss out the removal.
