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First for Castor 927
Helmets don't expire
>>28705463Guys who are out here not riding below fifty are the ones telling you nakeds are good choice Average low is under fifty eight months of the year here, if I stopped riding under fifty I would only have June July August September
What's everyone's favorite news out of EICMA this year? Mine is probably the Honda V3. My buddy is excited for the new SV-7GX because his favorite bike was his SV-650, but a touring based model would be more versatile for his life now.
>>28705681I don’t pay attention to shows, wanna give me a qrd sport?
I mogged this dork on a dual sport today. He was doing like 50 in a 55 on the slow piece of shit and I sped by at 125 on my CBR
>>28705675I don't even wear a helmet. Lol a helmet on a motorcycle looks as dorky as wearing one on a pedal bike to me.
>>28705680I don't even bother wearing half of my thermals at that temperature. It's downright embarrassing how people will refuse to ride when it's too hot, too cold, too wet, too dark, too windy, too much pollen, too many bugs...Just get an indoor hobby at that point.
>>28705688Yeah I don't even wear my winter bike jacket until like 30 degrees. It's 40 - 50 these days and I'm just wearing my T shirt. Makes you feel more alive being cold and it conditions you for freezing temperatures.
>>28705688Very true Mr. Chancellor Especially rain, you’d think some of these people are made of sugar Except for roads covered in snow and 110+ degrees, if I’d drive in it, I’d ride in it, and if I wouldn’t ride in it, I wouldn’t drive in it
It's cheap motorcycle season again. However, how many motorcycles are too many motorcycles? If I get another, I'm looking at getting a 2008 DR650 for cheap rn, I'm at 5. I'm looking to sell 2 of them, but one is going to a friend (paying me what I paid for it), and I'm not going to sell the other one in the off-season and lose money when I don't need to sell it. They all get ridden a couple times a month, but only 2 are really commuters (get rode at least twice a week). The other 2 sit and only get rode to keep them running well.
Relocating the radiator of the ex400 adventure
Himi general.
I think I'm in love, bros
>>28705713it quite literally only needs a milk crateYamaha
>>28705493It's an FE501 that I have modified extensively
>>28705681IDK what the favorite is, I'm excited for Honda V3, I like CB1000F, CB1000GT, Himmy 750, F450GS, Norton 650s. The one that I'm most likely to buy if I ever buy new is Norton 650 and F450GS as it will be locally made.
>>28705701How is this bike so good?
>>28705650With riding pants and fur on seats, doesn't it slip?
>>28705747Saaaaaar
>>28705754Good morning sirs.
>>28705681Leading into it I was most excited about the V3R, but now that we know it will have 1200cc performance I'm more excited about the CB1000GT. Not that there's any practical difference between 150hp (Hornet) and 190hp (Super Duke), it just seems like too much for me. I'll wait for reviews, and possibly just end up buying an old Versys 1000 or V-Strom 1050.
>>28705681I'm looking forward to this thing not necessarily because I intend to own one but because I intend to laugh at CFmoto as KawaKAMI takes a fat hot shit on the Ibex 450's marketshare at a close-enough price point.Total chinkbike death in our lifetime.
What bike is it in OP? Is that a Hondaley Davidsan?
>>28705685Let's hear the story again but both of you on dirt
>>28705701>>28705747>as it will be locally made
>>28705681At the moment SV-7GX and the Bullet 650 are my favourite pieces of news.I'm waiting for Peak motorcycles to do his tour/walk around of the event since he visits the small manufacturers and they tend to have more interesting ideas and products.Last year there was this Chinese EV company and they had a EV scooter that could do 200kph for a minute.
>>28705772I can agree with that sentiment, especially because I'm not a really a fan of this segment (smaller displacement ADVs). They're all Chinese or Indian made (Ibex 450, RE Himalayan, KTM 390 ADV, and the newly announced BMW F450GS), are marketed as being able to do stuff they shouldn't be doing (the KLE and it's competitors are advertised as doing stuff their ground clearance, power, and weight all prevent them from actually doing), and they're not actually that much cheaper than tons of mid-size ADVs that are way better and made in better places. If the KLE 500 is at least a quality version for this demographic, it'll at least kill the rest of the competition.
>>28705497 #He said he's from yurope and you in response gave him a list of jeet top choice bikes.?
>>28705772The problem is KLE will never be cheap although it's an entry-level ADV. I already bet my ass on 9k€ final retail price and I stand for that bet while everyone here copes.
That V3 is lame as fuck, why on earth would someone want a engine that is naturally unbalanced. Who the fuck even asked for this? Literally no one. I am not looking forward to fixing them let alone tuning them or setting up timing for the turbo on top of the bootleg engine. I bet they'll be dumb enough to bolt that E clutch on it too for extra fuck you. >just turn it offJust make it a cable so I don't got extra shit in my gearbox.
>>28705811>The problem is KLE will never be cheap although it's an entry-levelWhy does everyone keep pretending we don't have a price on this thing? I don't know if one has been announced for Europe, It's US MSRP is $6,599. That confirms it's going to be over €7000.
>>28705681Imagine for getting excited for the same bike but throttle by wire for riding aids like abs and traction control on an easy to ride bike, a worse version of the sv650 basically
>>28705824>it's going to be over €7000.*It's NOT going to be over €7000
>>28705826FACTS. YET THESE FOOLS EAT IT UP AND WILL BUY IT.
>>28705823Honda is genius and V3 is so advanced you just proved you are midwit. i3 has the advantage of always being in motion but has worst rocking couple vibrations, what Honda does with v3 is split the axis of the rocking couple into another dimensional plane, this reducing OVERALL vibration while improving efficiency thanks to less cylinder friction of lower cylinder count while also increasing volumetric efficiency with positive displacement
>>28705826More fairing and wider seat are good things. Cruise control is a good thing. The bike has had ABS, I genuinely don't get bitching about ABS on a street bike. If the throttle is mapped like shit stock, then save up a few more shekels and get it remapped.
>>28705830>Cruise control is a good thingComplacency kills
>>28705833Cruise control reduces mental fatigue. It's not radar cruise, it's just a chance to rest your right hand for longer.
>>28705835That was cruiser control's intent on solving but the product of solving such 'problem' is complacent riding thanks to separation of rider from machine
>>28705835Additionally, if mental fatigue is such a problem, take a break instead of relying on techbro solution to carry you to your casket
>>28705839>if mental fatigue is such a problem, take a breakActual good advice. I only use my cruise control to shake my hand out and get the blood flowing again, then turn it back off. When I'm mentally wrung out I stop somewhere and sit for awhile or if it's late enough in the day start looking for a place to spend the night.
>>28705824>MSRPLmao that's some royal cope my friend. MSRP means shit. It was 9.2k$ for Tenere but bikes were being sold for 12k anyways, now it's 11.6k BEFORE dealership fees and transfer costs.Your 7k MSRP will swiftly change into 8k after a month or two. And after all fees you pay a final price of at least 9k. For an entry level ADV from kawasaki. Stop coping please.
>>28705824By the way chink shit with a smaller engine starts at 6.5k€ before all fees.
>>28705839>>28705843If I'm doing 350+ miles in a day, a "techbro" solution of a servo motor and a potentiometer is going to have me in a bit better shape for the last 50-100 miles. I normally agree with just finding a place on the fly to camp, but sometimes you have a specific destination and/or deadline and need to put the miles on.
>>28705847That amount of time and mileage is about the same as riding for a living and I ride for a living doing an average of 8-10h of riding a day without cruise control, 6 days a week (being a courier sucks big time). If you can't do 350+ miles or 8h+ without cramping up then you aren't physically ready for making the trip.
>>28705843Does anyone use those throttle palm rest things?
>>28705829>imagine actually believing this It's just a p-twin with a thumper on the back.
what we need is a w3 engine
make it 240° total angle with 120° between each cylinder
>>28705844>MSRP means shit>Posts MSRPWat?You also do know that motorcycle sales are down all across the world, right? It will swiftly go down in price at dealers, not up, if current trends continue. >>28705845That's another MSRP, not a listing at a dealer which you were trying to say were also more. Also, comparing the Ibex to the US price, it's $800 more than the KLE. Obviously, that means the KLE will cost more in Europe, but it won't be over $1200 more. No other motorcycle, including those from Kawasaki has that much of a price difference between the US and Europe.
>>28705852>courierBeing a doordash driver isn't the same as pumping out 400 highway at a constant speed a day for a couple days on a trip, dumbass. If you're constantly changing your speed or only doing short stints on the highway, you don't need it, we all know that. The problem is when you're on the same road for hundreds of miles at the same speed. Try holding your wrist in the exact same place, with the same amount of pressure on the throttle for literal hours. You're going to get a cramp eventually, that's just how the human body works. That's why cruise control is nice. I'll admit, it's unnecessary feature that just adds cost if you're just delivering some pizzas.
>>28705575>>28705645Gaerne Dakar Aquatech boot? These seem cheaper than Forma terra evo and looks good. TCX drifter is not available in my size, I'm a tcx fan after using street aces, but not available I guess. Thoughs? I'm planning to buy this to use it with F850GSA. Is motoin.de or fcmoto.de any good?
Even these old forgotten sportbikes looks so nice compared to new bikes.Can we reject bugbikes already?
>>28705875Also thinking about Gaerne Balance desu, they any good?
>>28705878Yes we can.
Do not feed (you)s to R7, R9 and xsr900 nigg***. You have been warned.
>>28705874>You're going to get a cramp eventually, that's just how the human body worksImagine being so dumb you say dumb shit like this. That's how the human body works when you're unconditioned and dehydrated, it's not about holding a single position for hours on end, it's about being dehydrated you dumb fuck
>>28705891I only feed (you)s to Ural anon
>>28705870What I posted there is not MSRP you dummy, because it is not a recommended price but a real selling price before dealership fees.
>>28705903Yes, he is pretty cool, I've been missing his posts for a while now.
My bike (cb500 x) has started getting a grinding noise. It does this both when idling and when running. I think this is the clutch but am not convinced. If it is does the clutch need replacing and how long can I leave it as I am a poorfag at the moment?https://files.catbox.moe/2al9at.mp4
>>287059081. What does the oil look like?2. Does it change when you pull the clutch in?3. Can you feel the clutch slipping?
>>28705908Valve adjustment, when was it last done? I'm a retard, I have nothing to add.
zooki
>>28705891I'm not here for (You)s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pE8y9zWltUwWhy would anyone want to see a livestream when we already know everything
>>28705913Based Suzuki.
>zx4r and cb400 if they were actually good
>>28705930Suzuki designers of that gen ruined suzuki's name for good looking bikes.
>>28705934I'm so sorrry you're retarded please get well soon.
>>28705935They just look ugly and wierd, GSXRs are fine, but the rest are fucked. Beloved Katana was long dead, Busa is wierd, Vstronk is wierd, the bikes that they did not update still looked good. I love suzuki but they made lots of visually ugly bikes. Yamaha does that even today.
>>28705938Suzuki bikes are the best looking why else do you think Suzunoki Rin is the most gifted woman of them all? Onsa has great personality and she's fun, Hane is simple and easy to live with, she's like a puppy has no needs or her own opinion. Raimu lacks personality but she's almost myphical because of her history.Rin is simply smoking hot.
Buy an Italian bike they said. It'll be fun they said.Should have bought a Husky or KTM like a normal person.
>>28705957Pinnacle of Italian/Spanish engineering. Partial airbox bypass.
>>287059111.The oil is a bit dirty but i was gonna see what the grinding is and do it all at once.2. The noise changes with the clutch in but is atill there3. There is a bit of slippage on the clutch.Also I broke the clutch lever and may have over tightened the clutch cable a while ago but dont really know.>>28705912I dont know when the valves were last done bit according to gpt they should have 2.5k miles left.
>>28705957>>28705959Buy a moto guzzi they saidIt'll be reliable they saidEz croozing and cheap miles they saidShould've bought that 750cc powerplant for my Ural instead of this shitheap
>>28705957Why buy a race bike though? Not like RMZ450 and CRF450R are going to be any easier to maintain.
>>28705980What happened this time. Instead of 750cc engine for ural, get an Urban GS.
>>28705875>>28705883Bump. I've mostly come down to Gaerne Dakar, but Gaerne Balance ProTech is cheaper.
fuck bros, i dropped the exhaust. any ideas? the replacement end cap is $100...
>>28705681Looks like they just slapped some gundam parts on the front when viewed in profile but I like it
/adventure/
This year I put only around 4k KMs in my bike. :(
>>28705891>>28705865https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qMJgFmWMsp8
>>28706039Sounds like you need to take a hard look at your priorities
>>28705991Lifter tappets worn to shit again, maybe bad/wrong oil, I dunno.Ironic how an old Ural doesn't give 2 shits about what oil you use, but a hand crafted italian masterpiece "known for its rugged reliability" shits the bed when you don't use olive oil.There's also some really retarded engineering choices on the thing, like the oil filter being inside the oilpan.
>>28705988It's a street legal 125, hardly a race bike. The main problem is parts availability/quality. I bought an aftermarket intake manifold for the bike which makes it impossible to connect the carb to the air box. Mind you that this is despite it having a common engine that's also used in karting. Otherwise it would be even worse.When I had a quick look it doesn't seem like it's that difficult to source KTM/Husky parts plus they have a bigger aftermarket.
>>28706039I think I've put fewer than 50 miles on mine. Being a good parent can suck.
>>287060393 to 4k on my bike, probably 2k on my scoot. I hope to change it with a new ADV.
>>28705700Is there a better picture? I thought only Suzukis looked like rape victims, this one looks more interesting.
https://www.nettimoto.com/ural/imz/3290800No documents, doesn't run, wires start smoking when you plug in the battery.I could save her...
I want to ride motorcycles for a living, how do I achieve that?
>>28706149I ride motorcycles to escape from work. I wouldn't want to turn my hobby into a responsibility.
>>28706149Become a reckless motovlogger who lanesplits at 180mph for youtube ad revenue.
do you NEED the syringe thing to change fork oil?
>>28706149motorcycle cop, short notice courier, high speed uber/getaway driver, instructor, mechanic, club owner, race/stunt competition, sponsors/advertising. unless your really skilled, good looking, or famous you're likely not gonna make a lot of money from riding alone its gonna be something tangentially related or passive income that enables you to ride all the time
>>28706149
>>28706174There are also guys who test newely made bikes to make sure everything works
Would you ride the screamer monkey
>>28705878Yes you can. But only if you're strong enough.
>>28706182Is it faster than ZX4-R?
>>28706182Funny thing, ages ago I was talking with a dude who had stuck a was it a gsxf 750 engine into the chassis of a Suzuki PV50.Wanted to trade it for my GSXR swapped ATV.
>>28706228Motorcycle equivalent of battlebots what the fuck are yall doing
>>28706232Having fun, duh.I need to build myself another ATV sometime, that thing was an absolute riot.
>>28706236Can you build a go kart next, those things are so goofy with supersport engines
>>28706266Tempting, I've always wanted a dune buggy or a sandrail of some sort.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uGYqgnPiTEE>MotoGuzzi
>>28706182Hell yeah I would, they call these "King Kong" build. Trying to find more info on that 125/four I found a King Kong with a 250/four.
Shopping for a new bike in the spring, and there's so many good bikes now? How the hell do you just pick one?Any reviewer or reddit post is just like "X has 8 more horsepower than Y, so obviously you go with X" like it even matters at 100hp+. I'm pretty sure the only dealer near me that lets you do test rides is the BMW dealer, and renting in my area isn't really an option either.
>>28705993Tried ordering from fcmoto and it wouldn't checkout.
>>28706166>do you NEED the syringe thing to change fork oil?In college there was a guy on campus we called 'turkey baster' because of a borderline unhinged comment he made during lecture
>>28706321what purpose do you need or want to use the bike for? are you mechanically inclined at all? are you dumb enough to buy new? answering those questions will tell you what you don't want, then you look at the rest to start to formulate what you actually do want
>>28706294So insanely based
>>28706321>How the hell do you just pick one?Niche and fit. Does the bike fit its operating environment and its rider? Horsepower doesn't really matter if the bike is too big or too small or operating in the wrong environment. Go sit on a few bikes until you sit on one and feel "this is the bike"
>>28706332man I don't know how to use that thing I never roasted a turkey
>>28706346If your fork service calls for a specific volume then yes.just buy a '500ml graduated syringe' and never answer your girlfriend about what its for
>>28706321Go to one of those used bike warehouses and just see what tickles your pickle.
>>28706338That's a Piaggio Vespa GTS 250 and I want it under my bum.
>>28706357Im talking about these syringes with the pole and ring thing do u NEED?
>>28706228Recently learned about the PV50. Sounds like a fun toy. Too bad they were only exported to Finland.
>>28706321>How the hell do you just pick one?You don't. The one picks you!
>>28706294They call Groms with a swap Gromzilla. King Kong vs Gromzilla
1000km over the last 14 days and I still don't regret my decision.Weather was pretty good today (mostly sunny even) and since I had to do a ~6hr drive which was almost exclusively on the highway, I had the chance to really revv up.Whenever the road was clear ahead, I switched into sport mode and just cranked the throttle open. Feels good to know that that amount of power and acceleration is there, even though it was hardly enjoyable riding at 190kmh at those temperatures (was too afraid to go higher and there is literally zero wind protection). Better to have it in case you really need to finish and overtake or something similar than to not have it.So far I don't regret my decision with the hornet.Still shit at taking photos though.
>>28706084Not really any better pics
>>28706423>it hurts to live
>>28706422Also would like to add:>installing the wind shield, belly pan and radiator grill myself was definitely worth it. even after customs I saved far over 350 yurodollars>the honda RoadSync app is unrefined horse shit>the dashboard/tft scratches very easily>next upgrades will definitely be heated grips, QS and some bluetooth comms for my helmet
>>28706422Go to Hornet jail
Project shitbike is actually starting to look (and sound) good.Still running too lean though
>>28706460god bless cheap chinese knockoffs.
>>28706428>and some bluetooth comms for my helmetHow did you learn riding in the school without the comms with your teacher? Was he shouting commands over the engine sound?
>>28706465My driving school provided helmets of different sizes with pre installed comms.You pick your size, put on your balaclava and put on the helmet.
Time to replace my factory Dunlop Sportmax. Probably just gonna get some fucking Road 6's unless somebody has some other recommendations. Don't care about wet or cold performance since I live in the desert, just something sticky on the edges and a higher mileage compound in the middle. Also does Cycle Gear typically run decent discounts on rubber for Black Friday? I doubt it's worth it for me to buy anywhere else, just trying to figure out if it's worth waiting a few weeks.
>>28706463I hate how the chinese make cool looking stuff but it is all crap. Like pic related. I'd buy it but I wouldn't trust a chink scoot at 80 mph.
do you imagine yourself fucking your motorcycle or getting fucked by it
>>28706489I'd get fucked by my bike letting her stick her exhaust in mine as she farts hot exhaust gasses into my butt, I fart it back into hers, and we juat keep trading exhaust farts.And her name is Misty
>>28705681vaguely considering selling my xsr900 to get a brutale 950 if they come to the US. the yammy is great but it's low key missing that ineffable "sovl"
>>28705829A long winded answer for "it will not last past 50k miles" Enjoy your gimmicks, I'll stick to what actually works, I'd rather be interpreted as a midwit talking down on the gimmicks instead of having 1 less clyinder, a complicated balance correcting splitted axis coupler, and dealing with a tiny forced induction system. Do you have any idea how much it's gonna suck to tune this shit? They could've just threw a supercharger on a V4 and call it day but no we got turbos and V3s so TWO experimental systems in 1 fucking thing.>Less vibration>Less friction>forced inductionIt will rev fast and efficiently, but that will speed the wear up of the internals substantially. I bet they'll cope with some sort of internal coating to tuff it out a little longer but that motor is not long for the world, even with Hondas superior build quality in mind.
Nobody needs a "sport" bike, they are the essence of poseurdom and insecurity
>>28706460what happen to the carbon fiber?
>>28706507what about it? The real parts are still there.
>>28706505Fellas is it insecure to be having fun?
>>28706505did a gixxer stole your crush?
>>28706505it's only needed for running from cops, and for people who cant win a race to pretend they did in traffic.
>>28705681The SV-7GX is right up my alley, if givi supports it so i can just slap on my current fuckhueg bags it will be a bike I almost definitely buy.
>>28706505Sportbikes are the only bikes worth riding because they're fast and look cool.For everything else you should buy a car or a scooter. You're just a faggot if you hate sportbikes. If you bought a Harley instead of a car just to croooz and travel then you're just a poser who's lapring as a hobo from the movie about some stinky guys in leather.
>>28706512did you really paint over it?dumbo moment
Name your bike and why you bought it and I'll tell who you are and what should you have bought instead.
>>28706530IMZ Ural M63, because it was cheap and I think it's cool as hell.
>>28706530CB500X (17" wheel 2018)Because I thort I would be "adventuring" but I'd never ridden more than a loose gravel track.Also because it's very fuel efficient, fairly cheap insurance (britbong where prices are £2k+), manageable first big bike, does 50mph over the national speed limit, and can take my dog ass noob lack of maintenance and low budget
>>28705680>>28705688>>28705697Crazy how everyone who stops riding before you do is a weak pussy and everybody who rides after you stop is a hardcore retard or somebody who's too poor to have a car.I hate you people.>>28705698>The other 2 sit and only get rode to keep them running well.For you the number is 2 less than that.>>28705824>Why does everyone keep pretending we don't have a price on this thing?Because we don't have a price on anything until it comes out and we see what they're actually getting sold for after dealer markups and bullshit. The C8 Corvette was supposed to be $60,000.>>28705829>inline 4 produces more than enough power for any application>inline 3 produces acceptable power while still meeting modern emissions bullshit, has some character too>inline 2 is the engineer's ideal for virtually every application that does not need a large amount of powerstreetbike motors are solved. That said I openly embrace a company acting like it actually enjoys the products that it makes, and knowing Honda no matter how weird it is they will have it work well because it's Honda. I'm probably never going to ride one so my opinion is worthless anyway but this is the most interesting thing to enter production in awhile.>>28706049>oil filter being inside the oilpanGood lord above.>>28706321>How the hell do you just pick one?You ride seven different used bikes until you know what you like. Hopefully you haven't been cursed with personality and you like some flavor of modern Honda and not a two year run of Suzuki's first leader bike. >>28706422Hell yeah man. I really feel like Honda absolutely nailed it with the Hornet 750 and I say that as a Suzuki man. Even visually, it's my favorite example of this gay ass 2020s aggressive angular styling.
>>28706535You're some half-bloded russian commie. Buy a bicycle and start welding some crappy metal statues on your back yard as a hobby, you seem to like scrap metal.
>>28706505Real niggas get scooters and treat them like go karts
it's a miracle, Suzuki had a good idea
>>28706530>t. Riding for 2 years on a sub 400cc
>>28706543>Hell yeah man. I really feel like Honda absolutely nailed it with the Hornet 750 and I say that as a Suzuki man>>Honda absolutely nailed it with the Hornet 750Y-yeah haha! All hail the 750 I guess!
>>28706554What does it have that couldn't be done to a stock SV650 for $300?
>>28706557hehe don't worry, I'm not him but I saw it's a 1000 and not the 750 because it's FAT and bulky
>>28706554That's an $11k motorcycle right there, same as Tenere. Nobody is going to buy it.
>>28706560That is BEAUTIFUL
>>28706576Yeah if you are 14
>>28706578HOT!
>>28706560>ptwin "sportbike"
>>28706560>What does it have that couldn't be done to a stock SV650 for $300?Suspension?
>>28706523>Sportbikes are the only bikes worth riding because they're fast and look cool.wrong. adv, enduro and dual sport, etc too. but I generally agree. looking at it objectively, everything in a sport bike serves a functional purpose, choppers etc. are designed for the sake of a consumerist trend forced by pop culture, even though I really like their look
>>28706427Yet it refuses to die
some neguinho stole my shift lever
Suzuki should have brought back the gsxr750 to europe not the 1000also, who the fuck buys a Norton?
>>28706656>also, who the fuck buys a Norton?Same people who buy Triumph for no reason. Those are horseshit companies like harley or norton with braindead people who support them.
>>28706530Husqvarna svartpilen gen.3very light, comfortable for a manlet like me and singles are fun
>>28706489r3? sure
>>28706678It would be cooler if it wasn't Grom sized.
>>28705976The reason why I asked if the oil is dirty is because if your clutch is wrecked, your oil will be full of clutch.Just start with cheap and simple diagnosis first, and then progress to more complex stuff.Start by making sure that your clutch cable is adjusted properly, and give it a good lube. Then if that doesn't fix it, change the oil and look for chunky bits. While the oil is out, you could even take the clutch cover off and inspect it if you feel like it.You can find pirated service manuals for your bike online (I know, because I have one). You're presumably a federal employee, so you should have the time and ability to learn this stuff.
>>28706554I like how it looks, and I think I'm in the target market. I just don't get why I would buy one over a V-Strom 800, Transalp, or Tracer 7. Unless it was priced more like an NX500, in which case there's probably a decent case for it.
Why the fuck scooter prices are so high? I thought maybe I don't need a motorcycle config so I looked into Honda Forza and X-Adv with proper engine displacement. Man they are more expensive used than proper motorcycles. Is it because normies are scared rinsing bikes but not scared about scooters, basically driving prices up for no reason?Location wise in europe if it's important.
>>28706687i parked right next to a r1300gs with panniers once and the size difference was astounishing, size is not an issue for me but i must admit i really love how it looks (i wasn't a big fan of gen1 and 2)
>>28706687that's the whole point, to be small dumbass
>>28706705If cost of living is going up where you live, maybe the demand for cheap transportation is also increasing. Maybe for you and me these things are toys but it seems like the vast majority of scooters are purchased as a result of utilitarian necessity. Scooters are cheaper than cars to buy and cheaper than bikes to operate.
Yamaha
>>28706705You're wondering why a premium product has a premium price? You do not need a 750cc, and they're probably too fast for you to even handle as a beginner. Both of those are technically motorcycles btw, because their engines are mounted in the frame rather than the swingarm.If you just want an economical way to get around, buy a CB125. If you absolutely must have a maxi-scooter, get an XMAX.
>>28706729>that filenamenice tw!
it's been kinda difficult to find a wr250r around here that isn't overpriced or clapped out. i see wr250f's and wr450f's on marketplace, and it's not so hard to convert them to dualsports. it's more power and a lighter bike, but they're also more racing focused engines. i'm trying to figure out just how much more it would cost in time and parts to own one of these bikes instead of the 250r. in the owner's manuals, it says oil changes every 1800 miles which is not so bad, or 600 miles for "competition use". but then people online say every 300 miles.and then there's a top end rebuild. i don't even really know what that means. putting a new piston in? the kits for that look like 200$ or so and you have to do this every 100 hours?it looks like a "full rebuild" is like $1000 in parts on what would be a $4000 bike. how often do you do this shit? is it every year? i just wanna ride trails and go fast in the woods and be able to ride home on the streets. at an initial glance it seems like the cost of ownership of a "dirt bike" compared to a dual sport is ridiculous. like you'd be able to buy a whole new bike after just a couple years.
>>28706733Breh I need 500cc+ otherwise the fucking trucks would overtake me on the autobahn and it's dangerous. Yeah technically I could ride 350cc doing 130kmh with 8000 rpm burning as much fuel as a car and destroying cylinders but it's not normal engine operation for those scooters. And in here there are either 350 or 750.Now name me a single reason to buy a used scooter for more money than NC750X for example.
>>28706755An X-ADV has the power to weight ratio of a 911.You're a fucking clown.
>>28706733>You do not need a 750cc, and they're probably too fast for you to even handle as a beginner.
>>28706739based keychain chad>>28706754you dont do the top end until it fails after years of use or bad maintenance. lose compression > check cylinders and piston and rings and just replace whats fucked.
Boutta buy a monkey and swap in a bigger engine.What's a good stomp to carry round a 90kg gorilla?>Zongsheng Z190>Honda Nice 175>YX140Limited by the tiny chinee monkey frame to put anything too fun in, but I guess I could extend it or buy an extended one
>>28706760It can have whatever power to weight ratio it wants, this does not change what I say.
>>28705908Try to find what side it’s coming from or what causes the sound to changeMaybe it’s the clutch, if so should be able to tell if it’s coming from the clutch cover area
>>28706769I guarantee that you'll be scared shitless of riding a bike at 130km/h when you're already scared of even operating a manual gearbox. But that said, an NC700X is a good bike for those speeds. Or a CB500X, which you can get quite cheaply.
>>28706764>you dont do the top end until it fails after years of use or bad maintenance. lose compression > check cylinders and piston and rings and just replace whats fucked.so what are these people paranoid?i just don't understand how people on a wr250f are rebuilding their entire engine before the wr250r even has you LOOK AT the valve clearance.
>>28706621I'm still mad
>>28706755My gf rode 600 miles to and 600 miles back from San Diego to San Francisco on an Smax 155 doing majority highway miles with an average of 70mphIt didn’t even eat any oilScooter engines are built for abuse anon
>>28706815as is your gf
>>287068328 inches it's true
>>28706836must be if she's willing to ride 1200 miles to get it
>>28706656
After much trial and error, I have found the perfect recipe for chain lube.>75% bar and chain oil>25% white lithium grease You have to mix it up in a cup and it creates this disgusting looking glop that literally looks line cum but it works so well.>Minimal fling>Long lasting >Doesn't attract dirt>Chain stays cleanIt works like bar and chain oil to keep your chain clean and not attract dirt, but the addition of the grease helps it last longer and fling less. Using this mixture, I still don't really have to clean my chain like I do with can spray lubes. Basically just have to wipe it with a rag before applying a new coat.
>>28706888virgin minimal fling chain luber (You) vs chad maximum fling alpha male spreading pheromones (me)
>didn't get to ride today even a little bitFUUUUCKKKK
>>28706914did someone steal your shift lever too?
>>28706888checked bro, ever tried mixing it with 80w90?
>>28706915I just spent all day making FUCKING EXCEL TABLESdid someone steal your shift lever? i'd kill a bitch >>28706621holy fuck someone stole your shift lever that's nuts you got it worse than me sorry anon
>>28706933FAKKEN TEEVES
this seems like a good deal. like too good of a deal.but my monkey brain says to ask him if he'll take like $3400 cash for it. it's been up for weeks.what do you think?
>>28706966When was the last camshaft replacement service?
>>28706972>camshaft replacementi don't think this year has that problem does it?
>>28706976it doesn't, no camshaft there, that's a 2smoke bro
>>28706993please no bully i want to get into dirtbikes
>>28706998i've riden a 250 exc, it's a pretty wild bike. I imagine the 300 is even more powerful, don't get fooled by the cc these are fast machines and no jokealso seem like high maintenance so are u comfortable for changing the top end once in a while?
>>28706966>Listen man, I love the bike, I appreciate that $3700 is a good price for it. But when I hear 70 hrs in 10 years I worry that this bike sat, there's something wrong with it, it's going to cost me another grand to get the fuel system cleaned out just to get it running again. Buut i only got thirtytwentyfive. I'm sorry. my only ride just got totalled by a drunk driver and I was hoping to buy this with the payout, man it was a 98 express 3500 with only two hundred fifty, unfortunately they only gave me 2400 for it. and it was in great condition, man. is there any way you could take $3,025? I had to sell my xbox, I need it to get to work, I had to walk hereworks every time
>>28707006yeah it is going to be some maintenance but that's part of the deal with any dirt bike. i can turn a wrench. it looks like an immaculate bike for my area. >>28707008thanks anon, sending this now
>>28707008actually it does look like theres a big service thing due at 80 hours, so i think i could definitely mention that and talk the guy down for it.
>>28705750klr650 and himi411 had a baby = sovl
>>28706530I got my zx14r like 3 or 5 days after returning from the shoomeztravaganza that left the crf450rl asploded and me a nobikeThis is immediately after returned to 1bike ststus for a specific reqson, so then i ended up with brokebike status and supershoomer statusI never even wanted to go fast just be adventuring and functionally homelessBut i buckbroke the crf with my fatassEven now i still dont know why i have the zx14r i just do brosAlso the zx14r is named SSS for Super Shoomer Stress- the prior owner decal named it mistress in 3 key locations, i took the M and I letters out to rename it STRESS; although the neighbojr garage old lady said to call it incredible hulk but im not into capeshitAnd the crf450rl name? Idk what name it is, maybe the shoombrapper? I dont think i did name my bikes bros, they all became shoomers for the shoom
does anyone want me to say something funny before I go to bed
>>28706888I used full lithium grease to lube my chain onceI lathered it on with a latex glove and it flung shit everywhere, it was based
>>28706422Cool bike desu, stay safe.
>>28707046kino
>>28707026worst he is going to do is say noit's hard to say no to a big stack of $100s even if it's 6 smaller than you hoped
>>28706934Remember the vember and the crackhead incident alsoWorld to come has no thieves, thank God
>>28707064I don’t think you were asking me to say it but her you go anon, goodnight now https://voca.ro/1kkTWgTcVQmO
>>28706907Do you need your ass lubed for gay sex? Hm? It's that why you like lube flinging off your chain and onto your back side?>>28706921I have not, but it wouldn't work as well. 80w90 doesn't have the consistency modifiers like bar and chain oil to reduce fling. Also, 80w90 fucking stinks. Don't want that shit getting on my clothes or boots.>>28707039Holy shit are those locks real? My bald ass could never. Lmao>>28707051I have too and it's not as good. Gets dirty and clumps up inside your front sprocket cover.
>>28706530BMW G310R, got tired of overpriced cbr250r listings and not being able to find cbr250r with ABS.
>>28707039Namit it shoominator.
>>28707122I mean before the crackhead incident that mightve been a good name>see the shoominator roll up behind you>picrel is in your mirrors>what doSadly all those plastics are gone now and even now the bike is a sleepy cage covered in tarp and partially disassembled
>>28707097>are those lockes realYesMangled and neglected but yet
i have to go to a concert tonight but i just wanna hop on my bike and ridewhy did i do this to myself bros
>>28706606>adv, enduro and dual sport,They're also sportbikes, they were born to race
>>28706602Isn't it the same like everything else?
>>28707140Remove these writings from youre bike, don't go full insane
>>28707140Based>>28707173You can just not go man but you should go since you bought tickets and you might regret not going.
What the fuck does this mean? Is the manual telling me to over-torque the rear axle nut slightly and then back it off?
>>28707193yeah it's pretty common practice.
>>28706553some people in my area have scooters they ride all over the street. "all over" as in no rules. no pattern, on sidewalks, around traffic, against traffic, through the gutter, etc, etc. total joyride, right? it's annoying because it's mostly at night and they're slippery and unpredictable, but if it's just another species of road roach i can ignore, should i just let it slide? they aren't yelling or doing anything destructive. they wear helmets, they're scooters have lights, vehicle and foot traffic in my area is sparse at the hours i see them out. idk, ignore them, beat em or join em, i guess. thoughts, dbt?
>>28706815>Smax 155 doing majority highway miles with an average of 70mph>It didn’t even eat any oil70mph (115kmph) average is what I often see on my board computer driving on autobahn without a limit and doing 150+ when possible. Cut your bullshit my friend it's not like people here didn't ride scooters and don't know their capabilities especially 150cc lmao. Picrel Forza 350cc is doing 130 kmph with 8000 rpm in clock and dying during the test. Didn't eat any oil my ass.
My biological clock is ticking. I need to die in some spectacular crash to make sure I go to Bikehalla and that local motorbike laws get even more strict.
>>28707205Don't be a flatliner. Join them.
>>28707271If you die in motorcycle crash you get a second life somewhere in Manipur shithole as a pakistani descendant. Be aware of that.
>>28707193>Is the manual telling me to over-torque the rear axle nut slightly and then back it off?Only if the nut doesn't light up with the cotter pin hole and to not exceed 30° of over torque rotation
bike in shop for at least a week, what do bros
>>28707271How old are you? If not 100 then it's too soon
God bestow upon me a loli lover
>>28707266Small scooters can handle it. Our small engines use superior ball bearings so the most he hurt was the cylinder if at all.
A colleague had his Ninja 300 stolen, so he went out and bought a new 800NK.But then the police found his old bike and returned it to him, so now he has two bikes.But the crazy thing is that he barely ever rides his 800NK, he prefers riding his Ninja 300.It got me thinking, if your bike was stolen (or crashed) what would you replace it with? Another identical bike, something similar but better, or something completely different?
>>28707311Sing the "Bike is in the shop" blues
Shopping for 450 dirt bikes on FB Marketplace, what should I look out for ?
>>28706530CB500X (red).I made a bunch of spreadsheets comparing things like the total cost of ownership, performance, comfort, ease of lane filtering, available mods, etc.You can't find a better bike for me, it simply doesn't exist. And yes, I also drive a minivan.
>>28707354Browns
>>28707358Beaners or Arabs ?
>>28707359I take back my statement.Avoid "niggas" and Indians.Everything else is 50/50
>>28707366Good, cause fuck arabs and blacks.
>>28707373I'd say like 90% of blacks suck for marketplace deals, but every now and then I run into an OG Detroiter who has oil and iron flowing through their veins.I keep in contact with one guy who was so knowledgeable on some American V8s he could rebuild a 350 with his eyes closed.
Someone stole my motorcycle cover when I left it hanging over the fence to dry after it rained without using it :(
>>28707373>>28707366>>28707359Do you guys actually try to do deals with nonwhites? I don't. They're literally always selling you some shit they fucked up or stole or trying to scam you. Facebook Marketplace is unusable where I live with all the Pacos selling shitty chinese scooters with no title with the description written in spanish and titled as "Honda motorcycle". I fucking hate them. Blacks don't care about their shit either I've bought a gaming PC from a black guy before i knew better and somehow he had a bunch of scratches and dents on a PC case thats supposed to be sitting still in one spot. White guy and i have the title bill of sale immediately after purchase and its safe to meet at his or my house because we know we wont rip each other off. Often we get to have a good chat too.
>>28707388I'm lucky I live in a smaller town area so all I have to deal with is obviously scamming indians street shitters.
>>28707390Lucky you. I live in NYC though sadly and scamming shitskins are the majority in this whole metro area. I have no idea how you can't be racist and then try to use facebook marketplace. These people make it unusable they're always selling stolen shit, garbage, or trying to scam or rob you. I have to travel into central PA for deals where it's White. Some of my favorite people to buy off of are young redneck type guys in PA they're always so friendly and know and maintain their shit.
Why is it always slower than R1 in squid videos?
>>28707396Maybe because 1000 > 750
>>28707386Mine blew away in a storm once and it landed by the homeless guy across the water. He made an addition to his shelter with it so there was no getting it back. I swear he lives better than most people.
Don't speed guys.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAXvVIPcV4o
>>28707438How? Those barriers are not sharp
do you guys realize how expensive a fucking trailer is? and then you have to have a trailer taking up space in your driveway, or yard, or garage, forever.this shit is retarded what the fuck? it should be like 200$ for a trailer.
>Suzuki bikes are cooler than Honda bikes>Honda cars are cooler than Suzuki cars>Suzuki bikes are cooler than Suzuki bikes>Honda cars are cooler than Honda bikes
>>28705681this suki looks good, I'm getting older and I want a comfier bike for touring
>>28707454imagine being so wrong on so many levels
>>28706702piss twins are cringe, V twins have SOVL
>Honda: First motorcycle under the Honda name was the Dream Type D (1949).>Yamaha: Started producing motorcycles in 1955, with their first model being the YA-1 (1955).>Suzuki: Began manufacturing motorcycles in 1952, starting with motorized bicycles.>Kawasaki: Started mass production of motorcycles in 1953, after developing their first motorcycle engine in 1949.So Suzuki, Kawasaki and Yamaha are dirty copycats. Your excuses?
>>28707484I think Yamaha is the oldest company in general, or maybe Kawasaki
>>28707488>Kawasaki1896>Yamaha1887YAMAHA SUGOI
>>28707483Originally bikes used to have singles and then P-twins, V-twins were invented later by americans, like HIV and gyro-scooters.
>>28706966>>28707026>12654 miles>70 hoursis it me or does that mean the average speed was 180 miles an hour?
>>28707517My brother is a piece of shit wheelerdeeler on fb and he would get ktms, ride them until their rebuild was due, then sell them to someone unsuspecting.Be warned.Unrelated but our local powersports dealer was ktm for like 20 years and just a couple weeks ago they got rid of them all.They must have had 50% of their inventory ktms some as old as 2023Fuck ktm the writings on the wall id say
>>28707454>Suzuki bikes are cooler than Suzuki bikeswhat did he mean by this?
>>28707494A proper V twin for reference.
>>28707494the first P-tiwns were 360 degrees tho, they basically handled like singles
>>28707592I'm single too
>>28707592with a p-twin you can emulate anything from single to v-twin p-twins are great
>>28705772they all look the same tf is happening to the industrythank god I ride an actual based motorcycle, KTM
>>28707621>they all look the sameNo shit, anon. Look up pics of the 1990, then 2000, then 2010 Dakar rally, and the marketing/design language will probably click.
>>28707629>rallyas if normies will ever ride these 1000s kilometers in the desert so they need to stand up or some shitinsane99% of people will ride on pavements and tour around because: 1. they cant afford to destroy a brand new bike offroading2. they dont have skills to ride offroad
>>28705681>Honda V3.I'm not stupuid and I know it will be shit to maintain and own. No reason to buy it over a CP3. Maybe it will be common enough in 10 years or so. Or maybe it will be dead in 2 years if Honda isn't planning to actually create more bikes with the same engine.>SV-7GXNow this is cool, it gives me hope for an RGV-looking racing SV. Although knowing Suzuki it will be the same bike with full plastic at best. For example CP2 bikes are all different, meanwhile Suzuki basically made one bike 3 times with their 8-series. This is lame
>>28707633Anon, you're preaching to the choir. If Kawa was serious about it's offroad chops, that have real aluminum handguards, a much thicker bash plate, and engine guards to protect that rally fairing on the SE.
>>28707633>>28707636I would also add, China did make something close to an honest-to-God rally bike with the Kove 450 Rally and nobody fucking liked it because acceleration was snatchy as fuck, the suspension was racing stiff, and the bike was not comfortable at all for more than 30 minutes.
>your face when you suddenly started to like Suzuki
>>28707635>I'm not stupid!>i know a honda will be shit to maintain and ownthere's no way for both of these statements to be true
>>28706888Just use anhydrous lanolin or fractionated coconut oil mixed with beeswax. If you want any of those to run thinner you can mix with mineral spirits, or limonene. They are consistent winners in ASTM corrosion resistance tests, non toxic, smell good (if you like the smell of wool anyway)
>>28707645>Kove 450 Rally and nobody fucking liked itOh rly? Remind me the price of this chinese bike?
>>28707710Oh, it was not cheap for a CN bije. Between $9-10k MSRP.
I cant decide what to think of this BMW F450 GSwill it be indian ripoff was it at least designed by germans?
>>28707677For corrosion sure, but the rollers need a high-pressure lubricant which lanolin and beeswax are not.
>>28707494I wish I could find a pudding-bowl helmet that was actually protective, but it doesn't seem to exist.
>>28705650Kill yourself chamelion tranny you will never be Indian anon you desperate faggot.
>>28707773
>>28707726Maybe this has to do with people's opinions about the 450cc chinese bike. I dismissed it the second I saw the price
>>28707354like the 300 anon saw, you should look at how many hours are on it and what the service intervals are for it. you may have to do a topend right when you get it, if they haven't already done one. some years of ktms are prone to frame cracks, so check as well as you can for those and rust, but it's hard to check everywhere ngllook at who is selling you the bike, they're very high maintenance machines and does your seller seem like a warzone playing mexican (no offense) who doesn't take care of his stuff or a mechanical autist who babied it?
>>28705844This is how I feel, too. I just got quoted on a tenere for 10K and I'm tempted to pull the trigger. I think I can even break 9K if I haggle. 9K for a fucking tenere, what's lil china gonna do?
>>28707788That is not a pudding-bowl. This is a pudding-bowl.
>>28707726All Chinese bikes other than Lifans are not worth getting. CFMOTO is barely even cheaper than the big brands. Lifans are under 2 grand and the engines are super reliable
>>28707830yup if your gonna be buying chinese knockoffs you better be paying knockoff prices no matter the quality.
>>28707819is 10K even good for a tenere? I know their msrp is 12K but it seems to be a trick to underprice the bike to get their price as close to MSRP OTD as possible.
You do lift to prevent your beloved bike from ever falling over, right anon?
>>28707349If my XMAX 300 was stolen I'd replace it with a smaller NMAX 155.The smaller capacity NMAX is more suited to city riding and that's where I do most of my riding. The XMAX is great for the highway but it's heavy for the city and has the turning circle of container ship.
>>28706664No. Triumph may be making money off brand cache and hipsters, but when it was resurrected it did nice modern bikes and that side of the company still exists. Yes they don't have a litre sports bike and that sucks, but let's say you're on the market and you want a mid displacement naked bike. I'm the boring practicality guy so I'd pick some of the Japanese big 4 brands and fuck off, but if I bought Trident by accident I probably wouldn't regret it. It's a competent bike in this category that stands out from the competition by not being a parallel twin engine bike. Likewise you wouldn't think of Tigers as a massive downgrade from industry standard and we can go on to other non-retro models because it's almost all like that. Norton and BSA are just mueeh retro bike for a very specific kinds if boomers(hipsters are alright with either triumph retros or RE). Find me 5 reasons to buy a "BSA" made in jeetland for daily riding. You're not even going to look unique in these people will think it's one of the mentioned pair. The only reason you'd ever want one is because you expect there to be not many of them and therefore you want to stock one for eventual sale to a museum or something.
what happened to this guy?
>>28707961F
>>28707961hopefully still alive
>>28707805Possible, but people have strong, polarized opinions on the Honda CRF450 as well. I'm not shitting on China for this one, because Kove cannot even pretend to JP reliability on an engine that tell you up front you will have to service every 1,500 miles.
>>28707963Nah bro you just posted 4 year old reddt crapSeriously though I wouldn’t be surprised if it was the same
>>28705650threado>>28707970>>28707970
>>28707963For real? I thought he finally just started taking his adhd meds or something.
>>28707974Meds or running out of meth seems most likely
>>28707909no I have crash bars
>>28707635>RGV-looking racing SVWhy would you even want this? Are you a poser?>muh rgv looksWho cares? It will never be an rgv or handle like one dumbass. Stop slurping stupid poser shit
>>28707961he's still posting in every thread and making every thread but he's not losing his fucking mind and putting signatures on his posts now>t. I notice different anon's typing styles
