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wtf is op image
>increasingly sad trombone noises
>frenly, non bully dbt threadhi.
>>28040282Where is the dunlop wobble n weave
>>28040287I unironically never experienced wobbles while riding my 'ku.
>>28040287wow, pretty shit thread
Ya what’s up dumbasses.Here I am with my 16 I bought new in 16. How come I have the most documented original bike here? When the regulars here don’t even have bikes but just post google images they save?
>>28040302could have had a panigale
>>28040298>>28040302This a no bully thread.
>>28040303funny how one sentence like this can murder him
>>28040307I could buy 8 panicles in cash by the end of the day. Than what? Zip around with my ass up in the air like a teenager? Nope lmao.
>>28040302Dyel? Pudding cup on a Harley, quintessentially American.
>>28040306yup!
>>28040319DYEL? I don’t because I’m 6’4”. I can put 2 plates up untrained. When it takes a Manlet 3 months of no lifing to do. Than if he takes a week off it’s gone. I’m 33. Kid, I’ve started lifting and stopped lifting more times than you’ve even been to the gym. Go get money and land. My kids will eat beef raised by me. Nobody cares you lifted a weight at one point in time.
Is this the new shitposting gimmick?
how do i hold my fast food while i ride
>>28040355in your delivery box that says DOORDASH on the side
>>28040302Sup Ethan, ur back?
>>28040303The thinking retards choice
>>28040335Puddin' doesn't lift and is big and fat. Maybe your lot lizard wife will comfort you while you on your mudflat lot of land. I'll be here lifting in Hawaii and not doing myself into oblivion on an anonymous frog posting board. Stay jiggly puddin.
>>28040319 Unlike you I’ll post my OC ALL DAYSo if u actually want to square up let me know. Cause I have 160 acres with no liens. 160k cash 10 year old Trucking business. 3 healthy sons. 6’4” So let me know. I’ll do this all day. Post ur lifts DYELet
>>28040367>quintessentially American>AK
>>28040367>3 retarded pillbilly kids>160acres in the middle of the debug zone>Truck driverNobody here is jealous ethan
>>28040363I’ll fucking destroy ur ass conlan u stupid fucker.
>>28040350>new
>>28040367Shoomer is bigger and stronger than you faggot, JUST WAIT
>>28040378>Shoomerthat guy that diddnt show up when he said he would??
>>28040362what about his back?
>>28040375Sorry but I'm a coor's man
>>28040378To what fucking end? If ur Arnold Schwarzenegger and ur here everyday posting about FZs complaining Harley’s cost too Much than ur still a loser. U guys get ur asses fucked raw in discords. Anytime there is a legit history of posting and of ur acc nothing r we holds up. You guys just get off on ur thread restarting everyday so u can use the same shit posts everyday.
today, i am free :DDDD
>To what fucking end? If ur Arnold Schwarzenegger and ur here everyday posting about FZs complaining Harley’s cost too>Much than ur still a loser.>U guys get ur asses fucked raw in discords. Anytime there is a legit history of posting and of ur acc nothing r we holds up. You guys just get off on ur thread restarting everyday so u can use the same shit posts everyday.
>>28040335Lifting 2 plates of brisket to his mouth maybe
>>28040396all cruisers are commuter bikes. There is no shame in owning a soulless commuter bikehell yeah brothers!
Why don’t they make bikes with full back rests for the rider
>>28040367>I'm very happy with my life which is why i have brag to random poor people on the internet while putting then downThere's more to life brother
>>28040412the yakuza used to
>>2804036716 and showing off what you bought with daddy's money.Must be nice being a trust fund baby.
>Finally get a photo taken at a meet>I'm looking awayBehold, the king of manlets on his tippy toes
It's a Honda world, and you're all just living in it
>>28040425Hi nice zero anon.
>>28040412Nobody bought it, probably because it weighed 560 pounds and had 55HP
>>28040282>>28040426i find these bikes very attractive
>>28040431and looked like shit
>>28040436Wrong.
>>28040412How do you mount a bike?99% of people swing their leg over the ba* oh wait.That's why.
>>28040444 not on a low seat height geriatric cruiser. old men just step over it, they dont have the flexibility to swing a leg anymore
Does anyone have experience with the DL1000 here? There's one in my area for about $7k for a 2017 DL1000 XT with about 6000 miles on it, and one for $8k for a 2018 DL1000 XT with 1100 miles. I have an SV650 that I basically converted into a sport tourer with bags and a windscreen, I want to upgrade to a bigger engine for highway and get some light off road capability for motocamping. Any other ADV recs I should be looking at? Gonna buy used, stealerships are scams.
'magine how sweaty your back would get on a warm-hot day
>>28040459africa twin
>>28040555
>>28040461NOT happening I'm a manlet and the africa twin is too big for what I'm looking at :(Same with the tenere 700 I sat on one and it was too damn tall
Best way to stay in /fit/ riding condition? Canyon carving full tuck or dirt all answers appreciated
>>28040468burn more calories than you consume>>28040464skinny
>>28040468do push ups and pull ups and whatever cardio exercise you prefer.
>>28040476What's with the faggot picture faggot?
>>28040468Riding off road for sure. You don't need to be hitting a motocross track, just standing up and keeping the bike under control on uneven terrain is a good workout. Also lugging the bike around if you get yourself into a tricky spot.
>>28040468The bike itself will keep your legs in riding shape so focus on upper body.
>>28040479It's peak physique for motorcycle riding. Also:>look at male bodies>think about homosexualityJust come out already anon.
>>28040412you had to be therehttps://youtu.be/xMpZLrODd3k?feature=shared&t=47
Today I changed the oil of my z900 rs all by myself for the first time. It may mean nothing to you but I feel good.
>>28040510https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9piH5EJkhAjust like Koguma! :)
>>28040302Shoo, Everlasting Faggot.
>>28040518I think I did better. But I looked just as cute.
>from posting bikes to posting homosexual ragebaitI guess that most of dbt are just bikeless fags
>>28040510Based wrencher!
>>28040444Folding seats exist but also, stepping a leg over the seat is not hard unless you’re 1600 years old and incapable of putting your leg high without bending your back
>>28040518Those are some really good anime girl noises.
>>28040510We all start somewhere anon
>>28040536>overcompensating sportbike>triggered into homosexual thoughts by pictures of the male physiquelul, like pottery
Today's thread has been weird.
>>28040551post bike
>>28040555>gay OP scooter pic>grinder dbt mapit was doomed from the start
>>28040555>>28040666
>>28040558THATS NOT IT THATS NOT WHY
that is why.no one wants to click on some gay scooter thread.you have to make the OP image interesting, eye catching
>>28040543>>28040444it gets real difficult when you have a rear seat bag i work on my hip flexors at the gym just for this
>>28040568scooters aren't gay, they're very interesting you don't know
>>28040302your man titties are poking, start lifting
>>28040582only if you are 60+, retired, and living on an islandhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpE6OcvAsVk
>>28040591Scooters are frens. It's in the OP.
So is it just impossible to own a bike in an area with brownoids and not have to constantly worry about them stealing it?
>>28040617>So is it just impossible to live with brownoids and not have to constantly worry about them stealing?ftfy
What's a better first bike04 or 84 honda vfr?>I'm respectful of my machines>Not a squidYeah it's only 10 hp difference but a 04 seems like a totally different animal to an 80/90s version.
>go to weekly bike meetup at cafe dedicated to it>haven't gone in couple months, mostly cause work schedule>arrive, park near same make>easily 50, 60+ bikes>mostly wiggers, leather daddies and a few yuppies>boomer /o/tist comes up>"nice bike, great for cities isn't it?">walks away before I even get helmet off>go inside, line forming at door>get coffee after 15 min, not bad desu>walk around, look at other bikes>mostly harleys and supersports unfortunately>see a couple triumphs and 2 vintage jap bikes>finish coffee, mount to leave>group of hayabusas come down, straight cats and redlining at idle in middle of street for a whole ass minute>minority driver in clapped out chrysler redlines his 3.6 for extra noise behind them>before I leave a group of daddies comes up to me asking if I love Jesus>just drop visor and leaveAlways a good reminder to never attend a meet up.
what do (other than kill myself)
>>28040629on one hand, i am happy that people enjoy meetupson the other hand i dont understand meetups.
>>28040629what region? this mirrors my experience with meets in a southwest metro. my autism prevents me from enjoying the socialization aspect but i am fond of the group ride chaos afterwards
>>28040652midwestnot really a group ride but just a central place for folks to meet which sounds fine on paper but attracts lowest common denominators. Most people there are fine I'm sure, and I've had some pleasant interactions the few times I've been before but it feels like everyone is too old, too young, or too degenerate for me
>>28040518>just like my hecking cartoons!>yfw
New R1250RS at the marina.1/3
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>>28040673yes
>>28040638did you use any penetrating oil beforehand? that sucks anon >>28040680>>28040681>>28040683nice bike, yours?
settlement check just cleared. know fuck all about bikes. I'm 5'6 and like 130 lbs. What's a good bike for long distance travel (hiking, camping, etc.) Can spend like 15k
>>28040378And he's smaller than me. What's your point?
>>28040692With a honder, you can go anywhere
>>28040692Did you get hit by car?
>>28040702Yes. I wasnt in a car when it happened. Luckily I'm uninjured. Recommend me a bike?
My whols are starting to reach balance point>>28040692With a YAMAHA Tenere 700, you can go anywhere you want.
>>28040688Yep.
>>28040707Nice, thanks
>>28040692A 15k bike is way too much for your first one. Get something small and cheap to learn on.
>>28040706These are ok. Classic insurance vintage and importable to the US. Will do 130 or so mph.
>>28040714oh wow the tenny actually looks like an offroad bike with the high fender
>>28040716Fall offable is a good term.
kino
>>28040706I recommend you settle any debts you might have before you make purchases
>>28040657You should come to the UK. There's always so many different types of bikes, something for everyone, and they all get on.>too oldThe vast majority of the people I end up talking to are older than me, and I'm 33 so that's saying something. I can't imagine anyone being too old when it comes to talking about bikes, in fact they're usually more interesting than the youths who just chat about whose 125 can hit 80mph or the next best litre bike having 5 more hp.
>>28040716Good advice>>28040726I only have 2500 in debt which I'm paying first thing next week
>>28040491>look at male bodies>think about homosexualitythen post real men not fucking faggots
>>28040714>>28040720The high fender really changes the look but I prefer the wheel mounted fender more.The only time I could see the high fender being functionally better than the stock one is if you are going through a lot of mud and where the stock fender can get clogged up.I like what Jackel anon has done with his T7. He really turned it into an offroad weapon.
>>28040657>everyone is too old, too young, or too degenerate for meThat sounds like a good mixture of bikers.Find a mom and pop rally group, a mixed bag will always find a way.
is hotwing going to be added to the RIP counter
>>28040731Buy cheap slow and crashable then think as to what bike style you want.GS500 because, just because.
Finally got some time to work on the bike today. I'm thinking stitch it back together with zipties and epoxy, call it a day
>>28040676not according to the maint manual >>28040688nah, i was able to get the caliper off and can see it clearly now, unfortunately i think im going to have to have someone drill it out cause there’s nothing left poking out i’ve also noticed after taking the caliper off there’s some brake fluid on/around the bleed screw, is that normal?
>>28040743Just like indian anon!
>>28040733More gay than the fuckable twink
I got sideswiped by a truck and killed my r3, I'm getting 5k from the settlement what should i buy? I'm thinking of the mt07 or something for trail riding since i haven't tried that yet
>>28040765I like the XSRs over the MTs but I'm a 30 year old boomer with multiple sport tourers. The KLX300 would be a good dualsport if you want something offroad.
>>28040575Just bend your knee lmao
>>28040568>>28040568Nobody comes into this thread from the catalog unless they went there only to ctrl+f for it.
>>28040765I owned an MT07. Loved everything but the suspension, as anyone who has owned it will tell you. Aside from that, there was this irritating thing with the fuel gauge where it would show lower than it actually is, which was really annoying for touring. Dont know if thats the case with the new ones, but if they fixed it I think I'd get a new one again to daily.
>>28040786The fuel gauge is really conservative. "E" is almost 1 gallon of fuel left in the tank.
>>28040468Core exercises make the biggest difference for whether or not you feel in good riding shape. Do crunches, back extensions, and twists with a plate to keep your trunk strong. You need it to stay in riding position for a long time without fatigue.
>>28040787yeah eventually I just did it by mileage instead of the fuel gauge since i mostly just commuted with it. For a naked it got surprisingly good mpg, around mid 50s for just commuting. Worst I got was maybe low 40s on the twisties, but ngl I was always afraid of wheelies coming out of the corners
>>28040536Assume the position
>>28040804I have never had my XSR700 wheelie out of corners but I weigh like 190, probably 200+ with gear. If you're a smaller/lighter rider *maybe* it could but the bike is really not a monster, especially with the stock gearing. Most I've ever had it do without trying is lightly lifting the front on an aggressive launch.
>>28040556He right tho
>>28040622The new one obviously. It'll be more reliable and predictable for you to learn on. Old bikes require maintenance and repair, and if you're not accustomed to riding and don't know what a bike should feel like, you'll have a hard time with that. You also will come to resent any bike that isn't in working order at particular moments when you want to ride. You should never have a bike older than 10 years as your only bike. 80s bikes are for second bikes. Buy a 2015+ TU250 or CB300 or something and have that be your around town bike and learner bike. Then in a year get a 80s VFR to be the soulful sport tourer that rounds out your collection.
>>28040824i had my tuned, dna air filter, toce pipe. A lot of power is choked up in the ecu itself
>>28040827>40 year old carbed V4 with all the rubber bits rotted to hell>Perfect sport tourer bro
>>28040819just remove the seat, stupid. battery up the ass feels as comfortable as a sportbike cushion anyway
>>28040622Honda CG 125Honda CB 125FHonda CBF 125Honda CBR 125Honda CB 125R
>>28040828With an ECU tune I habeeb it, I worked night shift for a long time + I wanted a cheap to run commuter so I never bothered putting a pipe or a tune on mine, just an air temp sensor plug to richen it up a couple %.
>>28040680>>28040681>>28040683Sick nubike bro, enjoy it.
>>28040830Can you read? I explicitly recommended he NOT get a 40 year old bike as his only bike, for that very reason.
>>28040692Buy your gear first.RE meteor: Low seat height, low centre mass and is quite wide good for loading luggage same applies to the classic.B4 the autistic start screeching.Honda Rebel
>>28040842Do you want to actually do LONG DISTANCE riding aka TOURS on a FOURTY YEAR OLD bike that nobody fucking makes parts for anymore? Nevermind that carburetors hate extreme altitude changes, and most TOURS probably involve going to COOL PLACES like mountains?
is this a good starter bike? i know nothing about bikes btw
>>28040834These are cute and good bikes anon but clearly he wants some horsepower
>>28040853>10 hpGS500 then, anyone that worries about another 10hp when a noob is going to hurt themselves if not physically then in the wallet. Better they are safe than dead.Says the grumpy old guy.
>>28040622None, get a cheap single and some riding gear and start there.
>>28040849Gona be real famalam, I think you should buy used as your first bike because there's a good chance you'll screw up and drop it.
>>28040749Oh this was that highside going through that river, wasn't it?
>>28040765Buy a Tenny
>>28040880Yep. A good lid, leathers (at least a jacket) and gloves. Spend what is left on the first bike.
>>28040849> 18 hp, 19 torxThis bike is pathetic, but if it costs 2k USD new I can't say it is a bad bike.
>>28040765Buy a small tenny aka 450MT.
>>28040834Sup I'm VFR anon, I have history with 250cc 2 stroke dirt bikes so 125s too small for me.6' 195lb n fitThis would be a bike I plan to own for a while (fuck it im cheap okay?) I think I will NOT go for an 80s VFR solely due to part sourcing even if it might be a more attractive first bike visually and cc wise.4-6th gen VFRs seem like great options, 6th gens may be a 800cc bike but the vtec keeps the low end fairly tame from what I've read. I'm a very respectful rider with no plans to stunt or hoon, I would like either a VFR or a crusier for what I want in a bike. VFRs are super cheap by me so I can consistently find 90s-00's ones for less than 3k. Despite being 800cc id imagine it's a great bike to grow into and the weight keeps me planted with a more upright seating position on top.
> want to visit a place ~2kkm away> fuel alone would cost at least 120 EUR> flights are available for 90 EURMy calculations tell me I'm not THAT into riding and I don't know how to feel about that.
>>28040896Get into cycling then, you casual.
>>28040903I am into cycling. It is fun.> casualNice to know that we have professionals here.
>>28040896>flights are available for 90 EURthats what it costs to park in the parking lot at the airport in the USyou should still ride if the weather allows
>>28040905I just booked a 2,000km flight in the states for $111, you're full of shit
>>28040884nop
>>28040889You forgot boots brother, don't want the green horn riding in running shoes.
>>28040910>a 2,000km>km>in the "states"now whos full of shit
>>28040761FTRIP
>>28040683the blue is nice.
>>28040917I don't get it. He didn't have an ftr
>>28040270>scooters are frensMy honda metropolitan thanks you :)
>>28040914NTA but maybe he's a turist dumbass
>>28040912True bro, feet are useful.Lower body tends to take a lot less damage than the upper half so heavy jeans and workboots are a minimum.Nekked chick on a bike look only works until the first accident.
>>28040924He died before he got a chance to ride onethe saddest part
is it acceptable to ask moped/scooter questions itt?
>>28040941Does it have doors? That seems to be where the line is drawn.
>>28040941Yea but I doubt there are many scooter owners
>>28040941y-yea theyre "frens"
Is there a relocation or other solution to use standard grips and bar end stuff on a bike with a fly by wire throttle insert there? I’ve never had one of these things before and its cramping my style.
>>28040838I am so far. Was keeping up with an M1000RR on a set of twisties I know well. He never got enough of a straightaway to build revs to outrun my torque, and I don't think he knew the road as well as I did.>>28040894Cruisers SUCK. You have no idea how much they suck. The posture is weird, the engines have lower redline than some trucks, they're turbo pigfat, and even the kickstands are weird. I test rode some Harleys and beemers and settled on my R1250RS. 6th gen VFR is an awesome bike. The engine is insanely fun at high revs and super smooth at low revs. None of these options are good starter bikes but once you're ready for a biggun the VFR is great.
>>28040848Yes.. I have a 97 VFR (carbed) and I do do long distance tours on it. Last weekend I went to Shenandoah which was a 12 hour round trip that did include going up a mountain. When I got it I rebuilt the whole front end, the brakes, the carbs, the clutch, got a new shock too, and it's like a new bike for under $5500 all in. I trust it to go another 50k miles with absolutely no problem. Carburetors are not as finicky or unreliable as people think. They get gummed up if you let them sit with gas in them for too long, but other than that they are really bulletproof. You need to go really high up to get them to start running poorly from altitude.
>>28040933He had two Indians though. That's pretty cool. Sounds like a chad to me
>>28040911For some reason I rmember this being a river you were crossing
>>28040959Cruisers are fun and comfy. No need to be a gatekeeper
>>28040950>>28040951I wanted to ask if anyone had any experience wrenching on a honda c70 passport. there's someone in my area selling one engine-less and kinda beat up for like 200 bucks. I have experience workin on toyota trucks and sedans but no bike experience.
>>28040966I guess if you like the posture? It's just so alien to every other kind of bike, even an ADV.
>>28040969All bikes are different lil buddy. And it's OK to own and ride different bikes.
>buy xt250>becomes unstable at 50mph+>look online>everyone says theirs does the same>beautiful fall days>cant leave town for a long cruise:(
>>28040994Balance the wheels with spoke weights. Adjust your sag. Push the forks down in the triple clamps if you have any height in them to spare.
>>28040994Is highway croosing the only option?
>>28040962I have had multiple carbed bikes, I still have a carbed yz450. Maybe the FCR39 is more picky than streetbike carbs, but even 4000 feet of altitude difference really, really made my old WR450 run like shit. Got it to work OK enough by leaning out the mixture screw but a weekend ride for me goes from 900 feet to 7000+ feet. Carbs had their day.
>>28040914I used the same unit of measurement/distance as the original guy since I had to convert it to miles anyway to see how far my flight was. use braincells please if you have any left from TBI
>>28040737I wouldn't recommend doing what I did, you'll easily more than double your initial investment in a bike that will physically punish you for any mistake. It's so much fun when it works, but I've pretty much destroyed the OEM forks at this point.I'm working with an Italian company to get a set of triples made for it so I can mount some A-kit 49mm SHOWA spring forks I have waiting in the corner...
What is the bulkiest bike that is suitable for a beginner? I don't want a liter obviously but i like when bike has some decent size. And I'm 6'2 so don't want to look disproportional. Also i kind of like the looks of older bikes. Some sport tourer like older vfr or zzr is what I'm eyeing.What do you think?I was set on sv650s 2nd gen but now im kinda worried it's too small.Also I'm learning on an old fazer 600, so i will already have some experience.
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>>28040997ill look into it>>28041002There are lots of old farm roads but none of them go very far. They all dead end on a highway anyways. About 60 miles south of me are beautiful rolling hills and state parks. It would take all day to get there trying to navigate the labyrinth of sketchy farm roads. So, really need something suitable for highway speeds unfortunately.
>>28041030Pic.> I don't want a liter obviouslyOh. Then dunno, maybe VStrom 800 RE, or NX500?
>>28040954A throttle by wire assembly is functionally identical to a cable throttle when it comes to grips and bar ends, I don't see what your issue is.
>>28041007>FCR39 is more pickyFuck FCRs - everybody in the DRZ community jerks off over them because 'oh the kickstart and E models have it oem' and turn a blind eye to any other better options. They're an over priced, over hyped, over engineered, overly complicated finnicky cunt of a carburetor. They're so prolific because there was nothing better at the time.They're a bitch to tune when they're new, let alone when they're worn or dirty.SO many wear parts and failure points that can cause similar or overlapping issues, slides, bodies, vacuum plates, leak jets - they've got a fucking vacuum operated pinewood derby car for a slide.If you ever come across an FCR, be it a Slant or an MX - replace it with a Mikuni TM40, take the FCR and sell it to an idiot on a DRZ group for ~$600+ Does everything an FCR does without the complication, expense or wear parts.
>>28041007I've taken the carbed VFR up to 5000 feet and didn't experience any power loss, either starting or riding.
>>28041056I have a slant right now, cable operated slide. I know there are a gajillion variations which doesn't help matters when talking about them. It is really, really fucking nice and smooth (AT THIS ALTITUDE) and suffers zero "lean bog" since I did 5 minutes of reading how to take the slack out of the accelerator pump, but taking her up to an OHV complex is no bueno. My dad and I liked mikunis when we used them on karts, I will write this down and consider the switch if/when it gives me more problems.
Is the caballero a nice bike?i found a lot of good stuff said about them online but the chinese engine worries me, i know the 700 version has a proper yamaha twin but it's also twice the price of the smaller 500. any anons with some first or second hand experience with one? i assume it can't be much different than royal enfield's quality and chinks bikes are booming recently
>>28041030If you don't want to look disproportionate then try an off road style bike out, us normal size people have to tiptoe them. Of course beginner bikes are for beginners and looking cool isn't part of learning to ride.
>>28041068>Chinese splody parts under your ballsN O P E
>>28040994Fellow new xt250 owner here. i think you need to investigate the wheel balancing. Mine is new with about 150 miles on it, and I do not have instability at 65-72 mph, and I was riding today. It was actually very stable with me wearing draggy Motocross gear + moto helmet. I was thinking of making it an adventure build and going on long cruises because it was so stable in the 65 mph range with only half throttle in fifth
>>28041049limiter when?
>>28041068I spent an hour on it, it was an awesome little bike, surprisingly light, didn't feel cheap at all.I'm picky about comfort and I didn't like the seat, but still I strongly considered buying that fantic.>>28041077> china bad, thailand good
>>28041084>> china bad, thailand goodYes.
>>28041083youre saying hit the rev limiter?
>>28041092or the speed limiter, depending on how big your balls are
>>28040638Remove the bolts holding the caliper mount which should permit removing the caliper and mount as an asssembly.Then since such parts can be awkward to hold I'd run a couple bolts through the mount holes to clamp in my bench vise or bolt the mount to a hunk of scrap (I drill holes in hunks of angle for that sort of thing) you can clamp or bolt.Then I would use a cheap transfer punch set or grind a point on your broken bolt to use it as a center punch and use the caliper to keep the punch stable. I would drill out the broken nub then try a screw extractor but if you don't have a drill press you can take the assembly to your local machine shop to have the broken piece removed . If that damages any threads a barrel style threaded insert (Time-sert etc) can be installed by the machine shop vs you buying the kit. (Me being me I buy the kit but I've far more vehicles to wrench etc.)
>>28041100that hurts the bike :c
>>28041081Someone up thread asked for a first bike for a 6' and over person.This will get you through the test and a bunch more.
>>28041081>>28040994Adding onto this because I'm looking at my bike: My tires are complete stock from the factory. The bridgestone tw-301/302 45P/62P Dual Sport tires. Now, I curse them when I go through powder sand since they are no where near knobby enough to do it competently, but I'm certain that's the reason I'm able to stay stable at 70 mph on the road. If you put knobbier tires on, it could be creating your problems.You could do what I've seen others do in the short time I've been Riding and carry two different tires, learn to change them yourself, and swap them out when you get to where you need the knobs.
>>280410634x 36mm CV carbs on a 4 banger are not in any way comparable to one 39mm slide op carb on a thumper>>28041066If you haven't already - aim the AP nozzle squirt so it directly hits one of the intake valves - the throttle response is indescribable. It's a bitch to do on any bike and usually it entails removing the subframe and airbox so you can get your eyeball right in line with the intake tract - but it's worth it.I can put power down to loft the front, plant the rear or do both instantly on my DRZ. Also, ignore anybody who says try and hit the needle with the stream - they're retards parroting harley fuddlore from a bygone era.Also - if you're gonna get a tm40 check MikuniOz first - they have kits put together for a bunch of make/models that include the correct jets, nozzles, needle, cables and throttle. I wish I'd known about them and the kit they had for the DRZ400 sooner - I bought all my TM40 stuff for piece meal from niche cycle supply and was guessing at jets and needles until I got it right by trial and error when I could've just bought their kit and been done with it.
>>28041084all first impressions of it are good as far as i know, i'm just a bit paranoid about what might happend with more hours and miles on that engine and i never really saw one irl to check on it/talk with the owner
>>28041112This sounds like the most retarded setup in existence. Carry a small compressor that can plug into a trickle charger style plug on your bike. Air up for pavement, air down for off-road, K.I.S.S.
>>28041109The bike needs it, if craves the violence and if it's up to operating temp then it also doesn't mind, the limiter is there to limit your actions before damage occurs. Of course if you bounce it off the limiter for minutes on end then maybe, but just a few times won't hurt it.
>>28041111Here's the thing, I'm 5'6" and the bike fits me perfectly. The Serow is the perfect manlet/Japanese average sized man Bike. I think if I were a bit taller I'd like a more powerful DRZ400 or a water-cooled 300L. Or maybe a sixth gear KLX230/250. I even had a little buyers remorse for not heavily considering my alternatives when I bought the xt250, but I've gotten over it because it would be tough for someone of my height to learn on a DRZ400 when I can't flat-foot it without practically dismounting the bike. Other than that if you're fine with the cramped lower-seat profile bike, yeah I recommend the XT all the way. Fantastic bike for me so far.
>>28041120got any limiter streamies? to me hitting it is too scary lol, sounds like its gonna blow up and the bike shakes (feels bad)
>>28041113Subframe has to come off anyway to do anything meaningful to the carb, 5v era YZ450 and I put a thumb-twist mixture screw on it so no easy poking around in the float bowl without losing the little washer and spring. Just by eyeball I think the AP nozzle has already been aimed/it doesn't matter because 3 intake valves. Squirts approximately right towards them. Thanks again for info.
>>28041116Yeah the person who was doing it was riding a WR450 Enduro and those stock tires are not made for pavement. So he bought some I think traditional road tires for the times he had to commute to the park (The bike isn't road legal but he doesn't give a shit and neither do any of the cops around here aparently) and the stock knobs for it. He just threw an air compressor in in backpack.
>>28040638That's not a big deal at all - take the caliper off the bracket, then take the brake off the forks. Looks like it broke without being cross threaded and the threads are clean.There's a high chance the broken piece has no tension on it and will simply spin out by hand with a pick. If you're not comfortable doing that - take the bracket and broken bolt head to a local shop, show them both and ask if they can extract it for you. Protip - if you're ever going to do sprockets - loosen the NUT on the back side, don't ever try turning the recessed socket cap screw - simply hold them in place with an allen key while you tighten/loosen the nut.
>>28041121>>28041112>>28041111>>28041030Dizzer would absolute be the better choice for 6'+
>>28041124Even if, it would sound like ass because the GS sounds kinda lame and it's extremely windy. Might check if I have the original video material of this video still and see what I can do with it.good night, dbt
>>28041136Drrrrzzzzzzzz
>>28041121DRZ... My wallet is calling :)
>>28041137is that kmph
>>28041136lookin real clean there
>>28041137whoa
>>28041139>>28041136unf, dizzy brosI saw one used for 5K around here only 4K miles on it and I was so fucking tempted it's surreal.
>>28041140yeah it's km/hmy GS is limited to 190 km/h (118 mph) because of the tires and it runs out of steam up there anyways. I mean it's not meant for high speeds so I don't mind.
Kill niggers
>>28041147I have a dealer that will import anything a wallet can back up.I try to stay away from there.
>>28041152that's what "choke" does, right?
>>28041137>, it would sound like ass because the GS sounds kinda lameYeah the stock exhaust note is the one thing I don't like about boxers. It's just pootpootpootpootpootpootpootpoot like an airliner full of farting Indians until like 4000 rpm. Akrapovic makes good slipons for the GS and R/RS that deepen it enough to sound nice.
>>28041136>Supermoto Is that with the supermoto suspension too?
>>28041159if only it even was a REAL GS (boxer GS) but even worse, it's the Chinese pee twin.
>>28041160Not my bike, but that bike definitely started as an SM. They're the ones to buy,you get an RMZ swingarm and inverted forks, and can still easily take dirt wheels
>>28040749Surprised how strong stitching with zipties are
>>28041136As long as it's not an SM - those are for manlets >>28041160There are many differences, but the easiest way to differentiate an S from an SM at a glance is by the swingarm adjusters and conventional/USD forks. S models have snail adjusters and conventional forks, SMs use bolt/locknut adjusters and USD forks.
>>28041165>>28041170Great advice, thanks. Still in love with the DRZ. It may be my second bike.
>>28040431>>28040436It was ahead of its time>Mfw no 2025 dct 750cc vultus
>>28041168woulda done cross/X pattern with thinner zipties but either way yeah drift stitch works well, looks good too
>>28041170Same seat-footpeg distance as the E and S, just a lower seat height.
>>28040962VFR as first bike anon here.I found a 96 VFR in rough shape but it's for less than 1 thousand USD. Will need all new fairings, straight frame, was running and riding until dude tipped it once. I think its a simple fix with the starter relay because he has lights still.How hard is it to source plastics, new turn signals, a windshield, and maybe a starter relay or misc engine part. I am a very good wrench so im not intimidated by a project I just wanna know if I can find parts for the 90s.>Clean title>30k miles>Lights on, no start no clicks at all>Not a hot bike, no theft.>I think this guys a wrenchlet and tipped it too many times
>>28041168That was a $300 piece of bodywork, big oof >>28041179For the manlets, exactly :>
>>28041181If he can't even clean it up and take a nice picture, that shit show is not worth your time.
After the Freeway and the Fusion, Honda released a third scooter with a name beginning with "F" : the Foresight. Honda concluded that an even more powerful machine was needed to beat rival Yamaha's Majesty. That bike was the fourth "F" : the Forza.Honda took the Foresight frame, stretched it out, added a 13-inch rim to the front, and installed twin shocks in the rear. Power was boosted with only minimal tweaks to the engine, but a major drivetrain change was the Hyper Belt Conversion system, for more linear response. As typified by the twin round tail lights, the Forza's exterior design resembles an updated version of the NSR250, whose sporty image made it hugely popular in the heydays of the "racer replica" in Japan. This sportiness is also evident in the instrument panel with its round, overlapping gauges—a first for a scooter in Japan. The combined braking system ensures more reliable braking.Added to the lineup in 2002 was the high-tech Forza S, the first scooter in its class equipped with antilock brakes and an idle-stop system, which improves fuel efficiency and rider comfort by automatically turning off the engine when stopping at a red light. When the light turns green and the rider opens the throttle, the engine automatically restarts to get the bike on its way without delay.
>>28041181as with all bikes that are out of production fairings are all going to come from parts bikes I can still find OEM odds and ends for my VF, but plastics are basically “get lucky”
>>28041181>as a first bike>How hard is it to source plastics, new turn signals, a windshieldDon't bother - you'll spend an arm and a dick in time and money only to end up destroying them anyway. Buy it, strip it, run it as a rat bike until you're done with it and put the plastics back on when you go to sell it.
still collecting parts for my 1977 GL1000 Goldwing, i have a radiator coming but im not sure where to get a thermostat, since mines all seized up and the cheapest one ive found is $75 which i think is unreasonable. Also i need just the gaskets for the timing covers and the bolt hardware to attach them but i cant find them either. Im located in Australia if that helps
>>28041194NSRs were cute.
>>28041181Are you trying to speed run poverty and debt maxing?
>>28041204Thermostat isn't needed - cut the center out of the thermostat so all you're left with is effectively just a baffle with a gasket around it and send it.
>>28041214thats what im leaning towards to be honest for affordability's sake, and i atleast have the old thermostat to cut the centre out to use it as essentially a restrictor. I believe a working thermostat is required for a motor to properly regulate its temperature but im not sure, maybe the new radiator will compensate for a gutted thermostat.Also i bought a tail light lens assembly from Wemoto as an OEM replacement for my smashed original but when it arrived it was like scaled 25 percent smaller than the original and i had to drill new holes in it to make it fit and add my own ground strap to the bulb. I wanted to buy new indicators from Wemoto too but after this i dont want to anymore. Its almost like they sold me a CB125 tail light when i wanted a big goofy original brake light, as in, its the same style but scaled down and i dont trust that when they advertise OEM replacement indicator lights for a GL1000 that they actually are for my bike
I got myself a leo vince that gives my bike a nice brap when give it gas and a deep gurgle when i decel. However i find myself riding a bit more aggressively all of a sudden.
>>28040270>cb500 leg legion association guild clan member reporting inblessed bread
>>28041223It's there to restrict flow through the radiator to bring the coolant up to temp faster - not having a thermostat isn't an issue unless the bike is operating constantly in cold climates
I want to go to thailand. how is riding a scooter there if you already ride a 500cc manual bike in USA?
>>28041255>how is riding a scooter there if you already riwell they dont have road laws there, they just kinda go with the flow so you will probably get maimed by some retard speeding. scooters are japan only.
>>28041260so don't ride in bangkok or phuket basically as a foreigner riding a motorbike for the first time will crash into you?
>>28041261what bike??
>>28041264your funeral kid
>>28041265I'm guessing a cyke
Looking to get a vstrom 650 as my second bike after a 250 cruiser (fell for the starting small meme). I liked the vtwin experience though. and from what I read the sv/vstrom engine can last a long time. On the used market I see a few within a couple hours from me -'04 with givi back and side cases, heated grips and corbin seat. New rear tire. 40k miles / $2200'14 crash bars, bash plate, rear case only, heated grips. 15k miles / $4000.Which one bros? Is the extra decade worth the 2k?
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>>28041264>ride in bangkok or phuket basically as a foreigner riding a motorbike for the first time>first time
>>28041274If wrenchlet get the newer one. If not, older one has better kit, that seat alone is a great investment.
>>28041279Cute!
>>28041278Verified.
>>28041278If I post you'll clown on me (in my defence I just got it and work a lot)
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>Dirt-track racing became popular in North America in the 1960's and even produced such world-class grand prix riders as Freddie Spencer and Eddie Lawson. In 1986, Honda released in Japan a 250-cc-class bike that faithfully recreated the dirt racers of that era, the FTR250.In 2001 Honda built an updated FTR in response to the renewed popularity in Japan of dirt-track motorsports. This FTR combined the XR200's semi-double-cradle frame with the SL230's engine. The 19-inch front wheel size was reduced to 18 inches, matching the rear wheel, but other than that, the new FTR was identical in appearance to its 1986 predecessor in nearly every way, including the fuel tank and side covers that resembled number plates. Flashy with its white, red, and blue tricolour paint job, this bike could tear up a dirt track and turn heads on the street.
>>28041300>The air-cooled, four-stroke, overhead-cam 223-cc single-cylinder engine was designed for flexible power properties for dirt-track and street driving. Dirt racing-proven Dunlop K180 tyres were mounted in the front and rear. The front rim was aluminium for its light weight, while the rear rim was made of steel for better lateral stability. The ultra-wide 32-inch handlebars topped off the bike's authentic feel. To allow buyers greater room for personalisation, Honda offered the FTR in seventy different colour combinations. For the 2003 model year, the tricolour model was joined by variations with more of an urban look in the handlebars, instruments, headlights, mirrors, and side covers.The FTR has to be ridden to appreciate its true uniqueness—the low, slim seat, tenacious power that's evident even when the bike is idling, and speed combined with exceptional handling. The FTR is a unique bike with both performance for the dirt track and ease of handling and pure fun on the street.
>>28041294Are you just hooning that hard or are tennys not fuel efficient?
>>28041190True but he's desperate.>>28041195Good to note, I did find a complete set same year nearby for 100 bucks.>>28041200500 dollar bike, 100/500 dollar fenders, 100 bucks in turn signals, 160ish on a windshield.I come from cages so I'm a solid wrench assuming it's a straight frame, good transmission, and a solid engine I think imma try and go for it. It does have a clean title. I will take your advice as a rat bike until I source plastics.>>28041208Debt? What's that? Sounds like 600 credit score activities. I just like fixing stuff especially purty bikes.
>>28041309A combination thingsMine is geared as short as possible while still being able to mount a lower chain guide (14t/47t)Dirt bike activities typically involve gears no higher than 3rd I'm also p. heavy handed with the throttle compared to my CR or DRZ because barky parallel twin noises make my pp hard and sliding the rear around is fun
>>28039162isn't the kill switch in such case lock your rear wheel?
>>28041113>4x 36mm CV carbs on a 4 banger are not in any way comparable to one 39mm slide op carb on a thumperWell, the original guy I replied to was asking about a carbed VFR, I said I had one and it's good, and someone else replied to me saying it wouldn't be good because his FCR39 is unreliable and finicky. So you should tell that to him, not me.
>>28040270When is the japan skooter edition...?
>>28041389We cant have another scooter thread for a while, everyones pissed despite a lot of happy scooter-nons.
>>28041294i only get 30 mpg100 mi to the tankfeelsbadman
>take engine out of frame to do valves>put engine back in>valve covers now leaking>drop engine again>gaskets are fine>later find out the fucking motor will twist and leak everywhere if the bolts holding the motor in aren't tightened in EXACTLY the order described in the shop manualfuck shitalians bros
>>28041396did you replace the valve cover gaskets?
>>28041395I get 58mpg. I can do 250 miles. I proved that this weekend by squaring off an $800 set of road6s even though I slalomed like a retard as much as possible
>>28041396>gaskets are fine>leaking
>>28041416can you please buy side bags and get rid of the globe trunk. that bike is way too good looking to be subjected to that weird looking top case
>>28041430I don’t like the way hard saddlebags look, they affect my ability to lane split, and the oem ones are megabucks. Soft saddlebags aren’t lockable so I would have to empty them whenever I stopped anywhere Honestly I got this thing because I can treat it like the trunk of a car, it makes the bike so much more usable and therefore gets me to use the bike more. I don’t think it looks too bad
>>28041396>buying italian machinesanon... we talked about this.
>>28041437Yeah VFRs with loaded saddlebags+topbox are C H O N K Y. On the other hand I also did all of my Christmas shopping on this beast last year so they make good sleighs.
I understand the Italian cursebut I am attracted to Moto Guzzis, this would be the perfect bike to ride to workI could commutzie on a Guzzis
>>28041452youre like the 3rd dbt'er with this blue helmet. what does everyone know that I dont
>>28041464(the R1250RS anon is also me)
>>28041452I like my bike to be narrow and slippery. My mate has some soft saddlebags I’ll try his out and see what they look like
>>28041181I'm the guy you're replying to, and I echo what's been said. Fairings are basically the only thing you can't get.
>>28041437agreed. panniers blow compared to the use of a top box.
>too many VFR sisters ITT
>>28041474Keep in mind that side case *mounts* add zero width to the bike, and all the good sideboxes for sport tourers are quick detach, so only put them on when you need to. VFR lanesplitting/filtering is in fact very fun.
>>28041484It's a V4 sport tourer. Those are extinct in the wild due to emissions bullshit (unless you count a Tuono V4 with bags and a taller windscreen, which is reeeeally stretching it) but they're super fun, and so people will keep buying VFRs.
>>28041422they're basically brand new, they're only leaking because the motor itself twisted slightly
>>28040380>>28040378IM BUSYING KILLING ALL CANADIANS AND THEIR TENERE OWNERS RIGHT NOW, BUT ILL ADD ETHAN TO THE LIST
>>28041459>I understand the Italian curseAre you talking about reliability? Cause Moto Guzzis are pretty reliable bikes and dead simple to work on.
>>28041375no, if your engine stalls while moving nothing happens. I hit it by accident once and just coasted to a stop, the engine is still spinning you're just cutting fuel/spark.
>having bad day>clock out of work>get on street focused derivative of the legendary Yamaha YZF-R6 600cc inline supersport>Ride the whole way home with a smile on my face giggling feeling out the incredible power, acceleration, and handling of a real (street focused derivative) supersport legendTwo wheel therapy is real bros c:
thoughts on the zzr series?
>>28041504The one thing I'd be concerned about on a Moto Goofy is parts availability.
>>28041459>>28041504Every time I start looking at another Japanese inline 4 I go ride the Duc like a retard and remind myself I can't put down the pasta. Youtube videos never do their sound and presence justice, and as gay as it sounds, people look at you like an alien when they hear something that sounds vaguely like a Harley but wrapped in bright red demonic fairings. They just have SOVL.
Is there a way of fixing this plastic decay? I'm guessing it's from this bike I'm looking at being in the sun.
I hate this piece of shit
>>28041518Usually not a problem (except for the covid pandemic, a lot of parts were back ordered from Italy) https://www.af1racing.com/Moto-Guzzi-All-Models
>>28041520You don't want an NX250 unless you're buying it as a collectors item - if you're actually going to ride it, they're nearly impossible to find parts for.
>>28041525Cool.
>>28041484I only come around when I’m on a boring job, that 60 second wait before posting really ruins this stupid site for me>>28041486The 8th gen has factory built in quick detach mounts. The problem is I lane split literally every single time I ride, I can’t just pull over on the side of the road and take my side boxes off whenever I see cars in front of me>>28041489>most interesting engine layout>fantastic sound>power to weight ratio of a 600hp car>solid low down torque>excellent fuel economy>big fuel tank>perfect reliability>maximum comfort for a bike with clip ons>top quality fit and finish>premium parts and switchgear>single sided swingarm>good forum support>beautiful aesthetics >loved by everyone >normies think its a ducati And best of all>has soulI think the vfr might be the best motorcycle of all
>>28041534It's really fun that's for sure. I just wish the soul wasn't a gremlin hiding in the wires.
>>28041540>>28041540>>28041540>>28041540
>>28040692Buy my crf450rl
>>28041396So if you didnt tighten them in that order now your gasket is fucked anon>he doesnt know the order of thingsSadIf you ever open a manway or bolt on wellheads, you would know
>>28041526Ah, good man. Thanks. Yeah it's a beater that only runs on starter fluid. So I imagine it needs a new carb minimum.
>>28041505Thx, newbie here and it sounds like something worth to know.
>>28041504Moto Guzzis are reliable if you don't get a lemon.Around 30% of Moto Guzzis are lemons.
>>28041131>>28040649so I tried getting the bracket off, and the bolts holding that in are giving me the same stubbornness as the one that split. think whoever had the bike before me overtorqued pretty much every bolt on the front end, i got desperate enough to try using a torque wrench and the bolt just split the 14mm socket on the end. at a loss here
>>28041107 >>28042766meant for
