Slooooow Bake Edition>Motorcycle Shitposting & Brand Pragmatism>Motorcycle Questions & Answers>Motorcycle Tips & Tricks>Motorcycle Gear & Accessories>Motorcycle Pics & Webms>Motorcycle Chicken Strip Support Group>Motorcycle Rider Singles Dating AdviceSome Totally Straight Bois:>https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?msa=0&mid=1YwqbzbdRjMAItdOZPktcND3Nr98No bike? Start here:>>16832630Beginner's guide, courtesy of Amerifag:http://motorcyclebeginnerguide.weebly.com/>https://msf-usa.org>https://superbikeschool.com>https://ridelikeachampion.comErgonomics simulator:>http://cycle-ergo.comBeginner bikes:>http://a2bikes.co.uk/good list of alternative first bikes:>>28821659 Crash helmet safety info:>https://www.crash.org.au/>https://sharp.dft.gov.uk/Previous thread: >>28826559
first for scoots
>>28830444Comstars in OP!
Suzuki
>>28830444good thread
>>28830481LOL That bottom sign about tour busses is fake. Put up by locals.
>cheaper than Goldwing>faster than GoldwingBut is K 1600 better than Goldwing?
>>28830500I don't think it's any cheaper than a gold wing, they seem to be about the same depending on options.
>>28830500I can guess which one is more reliable
>>28830444Noice bike
>>28830500The Goldwing's only real competitor is a second-hand Goldwing. They depreciate like mad when boomers buy them and never ride them, so you can pick up a second hand one ridiculously cheaply.
>Honda: always-on indicators>Kawasaki: impossible to hit 2nd gear when stoppedWhat are some other nice little features which only one brand does?
>>28830549RE: Putting the cat in the muffler so getting a slip on is a also a decat.TVS: Still makes bikes with a reserve leaver.
What is a bike made before 2008 that radiates protagonist energy.Not main character syndrome or anything like that, of you picked up a story and it's about high stakes motorcycling. Which bike radiates the hero, the protagonist, the good guy. Nevermind the mechanical aspects or performance, if you saw a dude on one you'd think "That's a good guy"Just like how AKs are the bad guy gun and ARs are the good guy gun but for bikes. Has to be 08' downwards for the setting.Current ideas: Suzuki gsxr 1000, RVT1000R, ZX9R, SV1000, maybe a 900rr fireblade?
>>28830584Most normies can't tell sport bikes apart.They put Ahnuld on a Fat Boy for a reason.
>>28830584Depends on if you’re a girl or boyFjr1300 for menVfr800 (red) for women. T Bonneville for your bad boy heart of gold anti-hero
>>28830594Cool, don't care. Now answer the question.
>>28830597Its not for me, it's for a book. Vfr seems good but those other two are not cool enough.
>>28830599I just did, you defensive goober.
How fast do you ride on the highway?
>>28830601You see a list of sporty bikes and you suggest a FAT BOY. You're right you did answer it was just fucking stupid.
>>28830605>Nevermind the mechanical aspects or performance
>>28830605So because he offered an idea that you may have not considered, you want to get antagonistic? Good luck with your book.
>>28830584https://thekneeslider.com/when-an-indian-four-is-not-in-the-budget-build-one/They used an Indian 4 in one of the Nezha movies with a almost car style body kit.
>>28830609That disclaimer was in the context of sport bikes. As in, I don't want my protagonist being the hero just because he has the "fastest bike"You saw 5 sport bikes and thought "I know! I know! A fucking fatboy"
>>28830614Say you're looking for sport bikes specifically, then. If this is how you react to people legitimately trying to help you, you're absolutely ngmi as an author.
>>28830610Yeah you're right, my book would totally be a better read if I gave a fat boy Takumi tier plot armor. Enough of this, the crusiers have their own division and thats sorter. This is for the sport bikes and I figure you autistic weebs would have some key insights to influence the chosen hero bike.
>>28830616>Current ideas: Suzuki gsxr 1000, RVT1000R, ZX9R, SV1000, maybe a 900rr fireblade?And you think fat boy, sure ill grant that I could've been less snappy but cmon dude you're telling me one couldn't deduct that we are talking about sport bikes? Okay next time I'll lead with that.
>>28830584https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDxPyGIV9Xo
>>28830625Kek, that's pretty good. I'll quote scootmans dialog for a character on a scoot as a nod to that.
>>28830584early Goldwing sans luggage
That will be all.Thou dids't me good service, Joe Rocket Shoulder and Arm Armor From 2012.
>>28830648Man I wish I could get one of these. Such cool fuckin bikes. Hopefully soon(ish).
Would you guys laugh at me if I told you my bike has 70cc from the factory?
>>28830652That shit gets crumbly and it's also *heavy* which is funny because JR but some of the nicest, lightest armor in their crappy mesh jackets.
>>28830661Depends. What does it have now?
>>28830661depends on the bike
>>28830665This Joe Rocket Phoenix has actually held up really well over the years, crumbling armor aside, though I can't speak for their recent stuff. I wear separate armor now, so it's not a huge deal, just a bit of a mess to clean up.
>>28830675>I wear separate armor nowelaborate
Any Belgi-anon has some reccomendations for cool places/roads to go in the fries and chocolate country? i'm planning a little adventure and could use some ideasAlso i got my 20l bag and wow, it's way bigger than expected, maybe it's even almost enough for a little weekend adventure if i pack my stuff well
>>28830726>Also i got my 20l bag and wow, it's way bigger than expected, maybe it's even almost enough for a little weekend adventure if i pack my stuff wellI need a link/picture, and fast.Recently bought a 7L tank bag (extends to 10L) and I know it's not gonna be enough for my summer tour through the wondrous lands of cheese and pantomimes.Bonus question: can I trust an Aliexpress luggage rack or should I splurge on an established brand? If so, which one?
>>28830709I took the armor inserts out of my gear and wear a separate Leatt armored shirt, armored shorts, and kneepads. It's great for layering as needed so you can throw on an abrasion-resistant jacket when you get on the road or swap it out for a jersey if you're going off-road. It also keeps the armor held closer to your body so it's less likely to move around in a crash.
>>28830749>Bonus question: can I trust an Aliexpress luggage rack or should I splurge on an established brand? If so, which one?i'm of the persuasion that if it's aluminum or whatever, there are only so many grades of aluminum. and even the cheapest one for machining is pretty good. so the material is probably fine. and then the way they'd make it is to mill out the piece of aluminum. cost savings are going to be from making them as fast as possible. so it's probably going to be more rough. probably sharp edges (which sucks for straps but you could hit it with a file). surface finish probably sucks.but structurally i don't think it could be that bad.i was looking into it and i considered sending off a STEP to send-cut-send and making my own custom one
>>28830584KLR650.
>>28830571Which TVS is still carbed anon?
>>28830584R1200GS or XRV750 says you are responsible and good dad.
>>28830661No, post pics. I love little baiks.
>>28830444Nice trips, cool Honder thread.
>>28830675My phoenix lasted up until I sold it because I'm a squid now.I sold it but kept the liner because it's the perfect windbreaker.
Has anyone seen my fern
>>28830859Yeah, it's over there.
OH NO GUYSSS AHHHHHHHHHHI-I THINK I NEED A HARLEY AHHHH DAVIDSON AHHHHHhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5evUJ7-9UOU
>>28830875I want you to know I listened to the song you posted, and I enjoyed it.
>>28830500bmw cant carry my 150kg wife, honda can >>28830726no, neveryou dont want your bags falling off randomly because xiao bing forgot how to make your system properly
I love my scooter. It goes pretty fast and saves a lot on fuel :D
>>28830584r80g/s
A girl at work asked me for advice about her broken bike.I said I don't know how to fix bikes, because I ride a Honda and nothing ever breaks.
>>28830933>badum-tish
>>28830933So you just told her you like men
>>28830933You could have laid pipes instead you are pulling defeat from jaws of victory.
>>28830942Every single gay rider I've ever met has a Royal Enfield.>>28830946We both have kids (not with each other).
>>28830859Shoomers is busy wrenching on supervisor trugg
>>28830955>A girlYou misled us esl kun.
>>28830930Scoots are based like that.
how would you actually do a LONG moto trip? like from one side of the US to the other? what do you do with your bike? deciding to do the entire way back seems fucking insane. shipping a bike is what, a thousand bucks? what about other countries? if i wanted to go do a trip in europe, i can't just bring a motorcycle. do people actually do stuff like this? do you just buy a motorcycle at the start, sell it at the end, and fly home?
>>28830879HELL YEAH BROTHERRRR
>>28830960At what age does a girl become a woman?We're both about 30 years old. I'd say she's a girl until we're about 40. Or until she rides a bigger/faster/cooler bike than mine, which her broken 250 is absolutely not.>>28830962I'm not 100% sure but I think it involves going insane and getting electroshock therapy.
>>28830792https://www.bmw-motorrad.com.au/en/models/adventure/g310gs/technicaldata.html#/section-technical-dataThe curry sausage of the BMW g310 GS
>>28830971Where the fuck is reserve lever? LIke I said its EFI.
We got the sombitch and muddy as fug:DDDDDDDDD
>>28830962Just ship it back home and catch a flight desu.
>>28830584>No TL1000sAlso, new parts from Jay-aye-pan!If you take the picture in the darkness of your shed, you can't even tell it's flat dark green, not candy blue! But NOW we're cooking with antagonist arc energy.
>>28831010TL will be a villian bike, but the full flaired one. Do not worry, it shall be a menacing challenge.
>>28831010Also this thing. For eyeball magic!>Oh look now a spare headlight for retrofitting with HID's so I can actually see the fucking road at night
>>28831010I agree with >>28831012 anon. Tiller killer is not the good guy bike. Its the cool villan.
>>28831017Is it because the TL makes brbrbrbrb noises, not REEEEEE noises?Does this not give off hero vibes? Black, red, angry face - all the hallmarks of a good guy ending.
>>28830930>>28830960vcp (very cute posts)
>>28830997I'll admit, I'm retarded and had a complete misunderstanding.
I want to ride my bike!
>>28831018The headlamp and general nature of it trying to kill you (pre 08' rotary shock conversions were not common knowledge) along with its V twin and gear driven cams imo I thought maybe it'd be a great villian to an RC or something
>>28831051What's stopping you?
>>28831013The plastic housing is cracked >:c
>>28831071Slightly neutered, neutral bike vs>
>>28830962>he already plotted out the KAPLAN AMERICAS COAST TO COAST NEW VEGAS TENDIE RUNDont forget about parole anon, he cant leave his stateAlsoDONT SHOOM WITHOUT ME, YOU HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL I CAN AFFORS THE CAMERAMAN AND CAMERA GEARi suggest we go to california, kidnap the rebel500 lonely rider club guy because he knows how to get HD Kino on his apple iphone most of the timeWe give that man an 80s action camera and we're set for filming TWIST OF THE WRIST 3: HOW MANY STOPS- ARE WE THERE YET???!?
>>28830584Mine.
>>28830962>what do you do with your bike?you ride it?what sort of dumb question is that and why are you planning on hitting every major nigger city where your bike has a high chance of getting trashed or stolen, while avoiding things like the bottom of key west or anywhere white in texas>if i wanted to go do a trip in europe, i can't just bring a motorcycle.yes you can, you just have to know how to disassemble and reassemble your bikeyou put it on a crate, or half crate, have it wrapped and airfreighted to your destination or if youve got months to wait, put it on a ship
>>28831142this is not my plan i just googled "cross country motorcycle map".my actual question was about doing it overseas. i'd wanna go to europe with a buddy of mine and take a month to just check shit out. but i doubt any of the people here have any experience with that. so i warm you up with the picture of the US.
how would you guys suggest i "de-noggify" my WR? the guy i got it from put black headlamp cowl and these retarded graphics on it. current plan is to revert the cowl to blue, peel the graphics with diesel, and run it naked. but that is kind of boring.
Got everything booked for my 10 day outer hebrides - Ullapool - Applecross tour in early May. Still building my Alps tour in July. Where you going this year?
>>28830962100% chance to get shot? no thanks
>>28830749no pic but it's a rhinowalk 20l bag, i have the 10l always with me strapped to the pillion seat and i wanted a bigger one instead of using a backpack when commuting. i like the quality, for the price it's a nice bag i have no complaints so far and even tested the waterproof material by riding a lot in the rain and the stuff inside was nice and dry when i reached my destination.>>28830883to be fair the bags are made by xiao anyway, i just skipped the middleman that increased the price 300%
'ku
>>28831181Based!
You lot probably don’t remember me, but Himychad here. I sold it a couple years ago to move to a new state, and the himy would not suffice on WY roads… anyway. I’m in a position to get a bike again. I kind of want something like my old CB750, but newer. I would prefer dual sport/adv as well. Something used around $3k that’ll ride just fine at 90-100mpg and probably a bit of off road. Off road not required, but I’ll be on gravel plenty. What does /dbt/ recommend? I will eventually get a T700 but that’s not for a few years down the line. Just bought a van for my business and don’t want to drop too much money this early on.
>>28831201New himmy 450? I'll reach 90mph. But, its going to be difficult to find a bike for 3k. Maybe a used himmy 450. INT 650, triumph bonneville should be able to handle gravel roads though. Go old old and see what bikes are available in your locality.
>>28831155>Nerv senpai is back!I'm planning to reach the southern tip of my country. I'm planning to get a new helmet, once that is done, I'll start traveling. There is one more plan to visit my friend he is like 300 km away, that I might do sometime this month.
Thoughts on KYT helmets? For me its either KYT or LS2. Airoh or AGV might be available. But KYT and LS2 because ease of availability for me.I'm looking at NZ race for on road touring on a GS. Anything that I should consider within these brands? I might be able to get a Suomy too.Apparently in KX1 / S1 XR-GP will be too tight to fit a Cardo in.
I saw a retro Jawa/Yezdi motorcycle at the dentist's, the one where kick start becomes the gear lever. I'll get a picture tomorrow. Ural chan will be interested I think.
>>28831181You are supposed to post your bike anon.
>>28831209>Sourhern tip What Country? I'm doing the same in the UK as soon as I get a dry weekend :) here the southern tip is Lizardard point
>>28831246Jeetland, its technically not the southern most tip. That's in an island, this is the southern most tip of the peninsula. Its Kanyakumari, it has brilliant sunrise and sunsets.
>>28831201dr650 or xr650
>>28831230>retro Jawa/Yezdi>the one where kick start becomes the gear lever.All the 2 stroke ones did that up until the Typ 640.I wanted a Jawa initially, but the Czech niggers have stolen them all from Finland and the ones left are all fucked to shit or overpriced, forcing me to go for an Izh instead.I was contemplating about dropping a Jawa Typ 640 2 stroke twin in my Izh at one point, could've copped the whole bike for like 600 bucks, but skipped on it because it was a fairly solid bike and I didn't feel like ripping the engine from such a good bike and leaving the rest to rot.
why are emissions requirements so strict for motorcycles?it's a pretty small slice of the pie. i was thinking, even if a motorcycle produces more pollution per mile than a car, any percentage reduction in emissions is going to be a much small reduction just because of how few motorcycles are actually out there.plus, even people with motorcycles usually also have cars that they are putting more miles on. it's just a really small piece of the pie to focus on.and what about other small engines? like lawnmowers and weedeaters? everyone gets their yard mowed, not that many people have motorcycles. my dual sport has to be neutered from the factory but my lawnmower doesn't need a catalytic converter? i hate this gay earth
I just bought a 2026 Suzuki GSX-8S
>>28831295What else would they limit then, the big corporations? The indians dumping their trash into the rivers? The landfills burning all their shit in a giant open air pit? The shipping industry running on bunker fuel?Nah nigga, cars and bikes are the real issue here. Plus they're easier to cuck, what are you gonna do about it when they stick a 6 foot long catalytic converter up your ass?
>>28831300i've got a friend who has a cessna and he puts leaded fuel in it. but my 2smoke is the problem.
Year round riders were we at? 7 degrees when I left my house for work this morning but it’s gonna be a balmy 25 when I’m riding home >>28830500I think the “giant sports tourer” look stopped being beautiful at the concours 1100. That was a beauty though >>28830930Twist and go…>>28831295The Jews hate fun the existence of small displacement motorcycles blows a whole in all their arguments they you need to give up combustion engines and maybe only ever ride an e bike
>>28831301Oh yeah aviation still needs lead fuel
>>28831296Pics please. Its a brilliant baik. See there are buyers of the new Suzukis, where as no one is buying R7 and R9s.
>>28831295>whyThere is never a good answer for why. Just play the game, don't hate the rules or subvert the rules by flashing a tune and getting an exhaust.
>>28831305the fact that you can do that is the thing that is retarded. if (((they))) cared, then that would be a problem. but they don't so it isn't. if the rule you follow brought you here, then what was the point of the rule?
>>28831307There is no point to anything. Why does the rook move in a certain way? Doesn't matter, nothing on this earth is ever fair and nothing makes sense. Everything gay and jewish. Just find a way to flourish in this god forsaken world. One more think I hate is how all cars have become bigger. Smallers cars are not profitable. If they cared about environment, we'd have smaller kei cars, motorcycles, cars that last for 30 years, instead we have cars the size of a minibus for Jenny to get to work.
>>28831295>why are emissions requirements so strict for motorcyclesThey aren't. In the EU they are approx. the same as for cars. In California Motorcycles are allowed to emit quite a lot more than cars for the reasons you mentioned as well as the wish not to ruin things (yah CARB actually cares!) and benign neglect. CARB EOs (their name for approval certs) are accepted by Canada, so that applies there too.Two years ago I sat through a presentation by a Cal Air Resources Board about how the mandate for electric cars would be applied to motorcycles. The committee noted that the emissions standards hadn't been updated in like forever, thought it wasn't worth revisiting now because *the reasons you mentioned* plus the move to electrics.The committee was also amazed to discover that Motorcyclists LIKE their bikes to be loud, vibrate, and occasionally catch fire. They also noted the other problems of weight and range, and recommended pushing the timeline for electric bikes back a few years.I probably have the deck from the presentation around here somewhere, I'll see if I can find it.
>>28831256Based, please post pics when you get there.
>>28831304
>>28831332Found this when looking for that deck... All I can say is... LOLOLOLOL *deep breath* LOLOLOLOLO
>>28831341>Comfort seat as first accessoryI hate that we have to do this sort of thing with any bike made in the last ten years, but here we are.
>>28831348you'd think that manufacturers would go after all the low hanging fruit.
>>28831347I'm sorry that's so wordy but it says that California has taken everyone's advice and aren't going to touch the current emissions standards for motorcycles. Check the chart as to where Based CA compares to the EUAlso>>28830444TripChecked
>>28831350yeah but the problem is that manufacturers choose to either run multiple lines, or, sell the most strict version to everyone. i get heavier helmets in the US because they have to meet DOT standards.
>>28831349When I bought my KTM/Bajaj Duke I tried to buy the comfort seat at the same time but the dealer didn't stock it. Dumbass. Same with my SV650 I bought in y2k, I had to mail order the gel seat. Fucking loser dealerships.
>>28831352Yes, they generally sell Euro spec bikes in CA with a different charcoal canister.BTW CA went through a spasim a while back about how to enforce DOT helmet wear, and the CHP behaved so badly that the state gave up the attempt. I've noticed a number of ECE-only helmets for sale in the US recently and I think we may be to the point where no one really cares. NHTSA (the US traffic safety division of the fed DOT) enforcement folks mostly test shorty helmets now, because that's where all the faggotry is.
>>28831348It's actually not all bad without it, and from what I heard the stock seat gets better as you break it in. But I intend to do cross state riding so I got the comfort seat.
>>28831150ebay oem cowloem looking graphics kit from one of the graphics sellers
>>28831348People shop spec sheets. Suzuki can't make a taller bike and expect it to sell as well or better than cb750. It's a bike for the masses.
Suzukis are the best. Thank you Suzuki.
>>28831150>>28831377Also get the plastic handguards to go with those bark busters.
Good night anons.
>>28831421Good night based Suzuki rider.
>>28831150Did PO break both levers before getting the bark busters or did he break them to fit the busters?
Don’t let the cold stop you, ride your ‘kuHonda !!!!!!!
>>28831461HONDA !!!!!!!!!!!!
Not sure if anybody cares but if we count BMW R 1300 GS and BMW R 1300 Adventure as 2 options of 1 bike, it was the best selling bike in Poland in 2025, surprisingly surpassing any 125 cc
>>28831302>Year round riders were we at?Reporting in! 50-60 min each way, 3 days a week in literally all weather. I'm in a pretty mild climate though, it never gets below 0C and we only get a few 40C+ days per year.
>>28831461The cold never stopped me
>>28831462I'm kinda jelly of your bike. I was vaguely considering one when I bought my 'X, and now my bike's in the shop for a valve clearance that will probably cost a ton of money. It's so ridiculously easy on your bike, but so hard on mine.
>>28831472Also fuck auroras
>>28831145>i actually want to do europe thats why i posted a map of america and then only in 1 small part of my post asked about europe and then ignored the advice you gave me about europe p.s. youre not doing europe in a month, retardmaybe take your meds before you make a post
>>28831106Whut?
>>28831244sry fren here's an old pic. I just boughted a 2004 ttr250 though. I'm currently fixing it and cleaning it and stuff so I'll post it later when I'm done
>>28831463Poland finally has money, will soon surpass Germany as the financial powerhouse of Europe.
>>28830476based!HOW DO I STOP MY HELMET FROM CREAKING ALL THE TIME??Every time I move my head my helmet creaks and it pisses me off. Has anyone had this problem and found a fix?The helmet is AGV iRides.
>>28831530>Polska finally has a good economy>gives the people that tried to delet them all their money
Himmy reporting from the field!
>>28831473I’ve been really considering upgrading to something with ABS and cruise control but I do love it a lot. And I can buy so many groceries on it because of the plate rear seat. I might keep it honestly just as a grocery getter and eat the resale…
>>28831595I must admit, the CB1000GT is looking incredibly tempting.The plate seat is a good idea, I've considered making some custom little hooks to make it easier to attach a cargo net. My luggage rack removed the front mounting points for the passenger handles and replaced them with some blank plates, I think I could make something to go there.My bike's in the shop so I can't take any proper photos, so this is the best I have.
>>28831613We are almost definitely not going to see the cb1000gt in the states or I’d buy one immediately
Any stories riding motorcycles in severe weather?Got caught in a (thankfully) light rain storm the other day for the first time.>still relatively new to biking at this point (<500 miles ridden)>didn't check the weather before going to work because retarded>heavy rain roll through, try to leave in a small gap when I get off>turns out water doesn't feel super good against you going 40MPH>have to get onto interstate>get up to 60mph>back wheel starts to wander back and forth slightly>take it easy on the way homeI was soaked but I made it.
>>28831651I ride in all weather, usually rain is fine even if you’re getting dumped on as long as you have rain gear and a wind screen However, this summer I did forget that other people become retarded in the rain, didn’t yield to a Mexican (I can only assume) merging onto the road, he didn’t see me, and I had a pretty nasty accident, for the bike. I walked away unscathed praise be to God.
>>28831533The only helmets I've ever had that creaked had two-piece bump liners, and I figure something like a layer of plastic cling wrap between the two parts would stop the creak but I have no way of knowing if that would impact safety.If your helmet is under warranty I would be sending it in for service or replacement, myself.
>>28831582yah, that happens worldwide, unfortunately.>>28831586You're like eight feet from the pavement, congrats.
>>28831651I've never had any traction problems riding in the rain, or even in light hail.I'm a bit more careful with my lean angle and I keep a bigger stopping distance, but in general I've found bikes handle the rain just as well as cars.
New rider here. Last week I had to break suddenly very hard for the first time (no ABS but my tires did not lock). And I forgot to pull the clutch in. As the bike slowed I heard a terrible grinding noise coming from the clutch/front sprocket area. When I changed my oil recently I noticed there were very small shiny flakes in it which aren't usually there. According to my autistic deep dive on the internet, apparently my rear wheel still had enough momentum to pull the chain and grind the clutch plates in the opposite direction of what they usually do. So my question(s) are, is this what a slipper clutch is made for or would have helped? And did I fuck up my clutch and should change the plates (it seems to just as fine still)?Bless you anons.
>>28831586Dina-sawr
>>28831690That's because it's where the wildflower blooms were, anon. You can find cool stuff both on and off road.
>>28831752Bird!
>>28831586based field reporter
>>28831743I'm not an expert, but I doubt you did any damage. Glitter in the oil might be bad, but it probably is not related to the panic stop.can't help you with the slipper question
>>28831752These metal sculptures are so cool. If you're out near Borrego Springs, check out Galleta Meadows. There's some statues near the paved road, but if you can handle some decently easy dirt, there's a bunch more of all sizes hidden out in the desert.
>>28831797Dunno why it flipped the picture, but you get the idea
>>28831683>If your helmet is under warranty I would be sending it in for service or replacementI'm in Australia and purchased this helmet on Black Friday from Italy so I don't like my chances of getting a replacement/refund.>something like a layer of plastic cling wrap between the two parts would stop the creakI will try this. I've dissected the helmet before to install my bluetooth system so I will pull it apart again and try "lubricating" with segments with butter or anal lube before trying the cling wrap suggestion. Fortunately my trans girlfriend has lots of lube in xer handbag.Thank you for your response.
>>28831353>When I bought my KTM/Bajaj Duke I tried to buy the comfort seat at the same time but the dealer didn't stock itAh, the usual, I still even over a year after getting mine, I see no one piece seat whatsoever being available for my 390 ADV, it's almost like these fuckers expect you to do a custom seat for you and charge premium for it too. Fuck off, a $15 gel cushion from ali did the trick, and saves me the trouble of going DIY on the original seat, besides if I ever sell bike, I get to keep the cushion too.
>>28831743>I forgot to pull the clutch inI spotted your problem. Seems you weren't riding a scooter so you should work on fixing that.I've had to emergency-brake on several occasions (on my scooter) and never found flakes in my oil. In fact, I don't really understand how braking affects the oil. Maybe you need to adjust your windscreen wipers and check the passenger seat belt for tears.
>>28831743Probably your braking was too sudden and you were on a low gear with high rpm, dunno if this happened to you just when you lowered a gear down and let the clutch go too quick just before the break.It shouldn't be broken, but probably clutch plates worn up a little more than usual.Best advice I can give ya? Go practice your emergency braking as much as possible, the goal is that you get to do both braking + engine braking the right way to slow down as much as you can, but don't overdo the clutch.Motocontrol videos, or better yet, his course, will help you a lot, he's a real one unlike faggotjitsu.
>>28831857>let the clutch go too quick just before the break>break
>>28831852Twist and go…Pull and stop… Such simplicity…Such elegance…
>>28831863Scooters are so intuitive. Most people started riding bicycles as children and the scooter controls are identical to a bicycle so a scooter is the natural progression forward. Manual motorcycles are for race tracks. t. Valentino Rozzi
>>28831860>apply the breaks>bike brakesmakes sense to me
Nearly dropped my bike today because it's extremely hot and the tyres are melting. Took a corner at full speed and drifted like a madman. Countersteering like a motherfucker and then I noticed the police car on the other side of the road who witnessed the whole thing. They didn't give chase so I guess I got away with that one.
>>28831801I like this one. Based reporter.
>>28831868i holehardedly agree
>>28831868You assumed I implied that the post didn't make sense?
>>28831878>plz let me choke on ur cock>plz like me
>>28831868You assumed that I implied that the post didn't make cents?
>>28831893if you insist. but don’t try anything gay
>>28831904brojobs aren't gay, bro. *gets on knees*
>>28831743your engine is cookedprobably needs a full replacement of the coilovers, and maybe even a new cambelt, if you havent blown the headersi'd suggest taking it to be scrapped
>>28831905You're getting smacked if I feel teeth
>>28831958At 92 years of age I'm all gum.
>>28831964There's no hummer like a gummer
>>28831447the dude literally cut them down because they wouldn't fit under the bark busters>>28831377>>28831407yeah I think setting it back to stock is my best bet
barkbusters busted the paint off my chassis.that.is.all
>>28831743Wrenchlet
I'd imagine that I'd probably spend my time wrenching if I couldn't ride. But fortunately for me I can ride so I simply pay people to do my wrenching for me.
>>28832072Might as well pay someone to fuck your wife too lol. Me, I could NEVER trust another man to tighten up my wheel. It would be the coldest day in hell. Wrenchlet
>>28832075>Might as well pay someone to fuck your wife tooFunny you mention that because I pay a nice black man to pleasure my wife to keep her happy. You know that they say: happy wife, happy life.
Reminder, if you paid MSRP or more for a "new" bike that you didn't unbox yourself you paid too much.
>>28832078>Funny you mention that because I pay a nice black man to pleasure my wife to keep her happy. You know that they say: happy wife, happy life.Which brand of bike though??? Need to know ASAP
>>28832025>Cut the levers down instead of either getting Barkbusters that fit or just bending the spines to fix.Anon, I'm afraid your bike's previous owner was a retard. You should give the bike a good once-over to make sure he didn't work his retard magic in other places as well.
>>28832081I ride an Indian but my wife's bull rides a Harley.
>>28832086>I ride an IndianMakes sense, thank you.
>>28832025>>28832083Cutting down the stock levers is pretty common since they have the ball on the end that sticks out so far.
>>28832093ThisI cut down my clutch levers if I'm leaving them stock. If I'm replacing them, I get a shorter one.
If this guy had a scooter he could have got away. https://youtube.com/shorts/u4IHsIwnz8I
>>28832175Absolutely cuckolded, imagine letting someone on foot snipe your kill switch.
>>28832202Couldn't be me. My bike doesn't have a kill switch.
>>28832223Clearly you bike isn't a Kymco that does spontaneously without warning.
>>28832231>Clearly you bike isn't a Kymco that does spontaneously without warning.Fuck me I'm drunk. I meant to say:>clearly your bike isn't a Kymco that spontaneously dies without warningt. had two Kymcos and one died (repeatedly) without warning.
Shoomers hereAsking againWho wants my bike(s)I will literally gib them to youAll you gotta do is ask and ye shall recieveLiterally all you have to do
>>28832373What bike?
>>28832377A working zx14r
>>28832377And a wrenchlet special; crf450rl
>>28832373can you transport to Australia? IK'm keen as fuck.
>>28832386Unless you handled the logistics, i cannotSchizo bucket included with super shoomer
>>28832388And M.E.D.S. NOW schizo bucket included with brapper, two sets of googly goggles because i only got to borrowed the sword for this pic- otherwise id include the sword for to slay the jannoids down underTo be honest however, id prefer someone local or at least able to travel and meet in person for the neccessary paperworksIdk how international jannies would work in all honestlyThe suffering nexus shame cube water boarding was enough as far as that goes
>>28832373i already a bike that i use on daily but if you can prvovide a comimetry blow job the i' ll take the ybike off your hands for a a blow-n-go
>>28832379>>28832381Why are you giving them up shooms?
if i was a shoomer i'd suck so manuy cocks
>>28832390>id prefer someone local or at least able to travel aI'd buy a plane ticket to UISA if you let me suck your cock (On o homo)
Dailt reminder thst this shoomer character is a based boomer with grey hair., t. shoomer supporter.
When I grow up I want to shrooom.
if i could suck myown cock i would swo in the ,meantime i shroom
shoomer = king of /o/
Yhe shoom is full of wisdom. the kid of wisdom that one doesn't expect for /o//. Soi I personally values each contribution from the master soomer.
>>28832401i made a few typs but i think my logic rings true. i love you moister shoomer and wish you the very best the life offers ytou/ sorrry. i'm kindadrunlk.
Dear mister Shoomer. plz respond. I'm loonely and desperate.
>>28832391>>28832393>>28832394HOMO BUGSCHASER SODOMITES GTFO OF MY DEEBEETEEEREEEEEEEEEEE>>28832392Because i canAnd it is time for me to I also have gloves and saddlebag and some other odds and ends i guessI originally wanted to gib the crf450rl to lil cousin to wrench on but im thinkin 450cc will kill his ass and he is on the shorter side so not a good idea for new rider either bikesPlus he wanted a croozer :/
>>28832408Are you getting a different bike at least?
>>28832412No im probably going to book a flight and pursue another life entirely is the tldrMaybe there is another bike down the road or overseas, but i didnt think to pack a kfc bucket in the luggages, maybe gloves, probably not tech7s eitherAnd alas i wont be able to do the coast to coast new vegas tendie run either bros, i failed all of you :(
>>28832408kek. why are you so o b s s e s s i v e l y dead against homosexuality? bros sucked each other off for year at sea when at war . it;s jst i brojob between bros like a chest message but decision mouths. don't fear the dick because eventually youj'r'e gonna get a dick in your mouth so you may as well enjoy it.
>>28832416i'm slightly drunk and apologize for types.
I mean, I don't particularly enjoy sucking cocks but a $20 tip is a $20- tip so feck it. I'll get on my knees and suck the cum out of a cock for twenty bux.
>>28830584This is retarded, there is no creativity in this thought experiment lmao. The rifle comparison is also retarded. I think you're retarded and also a nobike.TL;DR, VFR750/800 but red like picrel
>>28832414Are you being hunted by the fbi or something?
Goddamn the windscreen looking fucking massive from this angle.Like a cockatoo or some shit.BUT LOOK AT HER NEW BUTT
>>28832427Always have been my guyWhat did you think GATE was all about??
>>28832467cute girls and the Japanese military?
Day 263 of not washing my bike
>>28832469No: the 144,000 and forgotten bloodlines of the prophets and children of israel; namely the 10 scattered and exiled tribes, but especially the priesthood after zaddokAnd they failed on that note; only a moderate successRecall in elijah's day, God Reserved 7000 that did not bend the knee to baalSimilar circumstances presently>ask me how i knowHe just told you
>>28832476day 263 of not washing my dick
>>28832485
>>28832469How do I obtain elf gf?
>>28832502Faggot gif lol
>>28832516Oh, absolutely.
>>28832454>Road6
>>28832523
>>28832516>lol
>>28832485*SNIFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF*
>nobody but bruce wants my bike(s)I really am reverting to the Cursed Thubms timeline, innit?
>>28832562What bikes and where?
I expected abrasion-resistant pants to resist abrasion a bit better desu. For the last two years I wore them daily, but the only source of friction here was me putting my phone into the pocket.
>>28832582See above, and the land of the alberta oblast, canada
>>28832650Lol. Get better gear anon.
>>28831273Here you go. It's a JAWA/Yezdi D250-classic.
>>28831273Different view.
Where can I get a decent bomber style motorcycle jacket? Doesn’t have to look exactly like pic rel but I want roughly that color and that style of fleece or faux fleece lined collar.
>>28832761revzilla?
>>28831211Yo brehs any suggestions for good helmets? Thoughts on Suomy speedstar 2.
>>28832806no, I went through their whole selection of mens brown leather jackets. few are even close to that shade and none have that collar.
>>28832814are you in the United States? Readily available Google “shearling bomber jacket” There’s a few makers in Pennsylvania near where I live.
Chat tell me why an electric motorcycle isn't a good idea.>be me>have a T700>store it at house in town>have small cabin and land 40km from house to hide at all weekend>cabin is much closer to work so don't always feel like going home to get on bike to go back >don't want to store bike at cabin because ride with friends during week near house + better for moto trips>cabin is 100% solar power>nearest other town is 10km one way mostly dirt paths>have older shitbike there for going to town and back>want to replace the shitbike with electric bike>don't want to be called gay
>>28832424>thought experiment Not a thought experiment anon.>no creativityWhat leads you to believe that, genuinely.>Rifle analogy is retardedIt's just a way to convey to those ITT that visually, some bikes silhouettes give off "good guy vibes" and "bad guy vibes" The vfr seems like the ticket, has an interesting engine, RC45 DNA, but it's design has a mature/serious demeanor without looking edgy.Red looks good, but what do you think of silver?
>>28832844>don't want to be called gayThinking what others think is gay. Just do what you want anon. Go get your electric bike.
>>28832824thanks for the tip but I’m only finding fashion jackets. I’m dubious of the abrasion resistance of sheepskin, or even the ones that are cowhide but aren’t explicitly marketed as being for riding.
>>28832861(Me)Maybe I buy a motorcycle jacket that’s close and take it to a local taylor to get the collar altered? that’s probably not too expensive and guarantees the safest jacket.
>>28832844Having an electric bike as a secondary bike is fine since you've still got a gas bike that you can use for spur-of-the-moment trips and longer distances. Use your T7 for longer trips and your electric bike for commuting to save money on gas.
>>28832861It’s leather man, I wouldn’t be worried about it, I’ve been to the local shops and it’s mighty thick.
>>28832907Besides, I’ll add that if your concern is safety, you should just put a Kim airbag vest underneath, and that will make a much bigger difference than marginally thicker leather.
>>28832740>>28832743I know a bit of Jawas, but I've never heard of a Yezdi, is it some sort of import name for it like how Urals and Izhvesks were called Cossaks in the UK? That looks a bit like a čezet 250.Does seem to have the kick-start indeed, wonder if it also has the semi-automatic clutch also used in Izh bikes.
>>28832761Just be aware that the fleece will be a magnet for all sorts of bugs and road grime. You'll need to keep on top of cleaning it or risk it turning nasty.
>>28832917It sold as Jawa for few years and then they rebranded to Yezdi. Apparently it's based on Jawa 353/04. Idk if its semi auto. It has integrated gear lever and kick start. It looks smaller compared to modern baiks.
>>28832861> or even the ones that are cowhide but aren’t explicitly marketed as being for riding.I have a riding cowhide jacket, its construction is no different from non-riding cowhide jackets. The lining has pockets for armor, but that's it.Only leather thickness and stitching matters for abrasion resistance, good leather + strong stitching = suitable for riding.
>>28832942Oh if it's a Kyvacka clone then it should have the automatic clutch/semi automatic system.Still never heard of a Yezdi, is this like some American thing or something other?
>>28832454BUNDA O.O
>>28832562I'll take your CRF450RL, but I would rather you keep it and fix it.
CHEEZE N CRACKERShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEzlLe1Gmgo
>>28833160Jesus Christo, some people really are just built different.
>>28832510Enter the GATE
>>28832373I wish I had a license and enough trust to give out my address.
The Honda CB650R is the least expensive inline 4 sold in the US (and probably elsewhere too). What do I think about it? Do I get it as someone who is bored with my 650 twin and wants something that revs higher and is more sportier? Is the E-clutch a meme?
>>28832408Give me your bike shoom I want the zx14 Thanks Reach me @ dbtautism@gmail.com
>>28833200Please open the gate.
>>28833328Its a great bike. E-clutch is awesome, just a great quick shifter. Go take a test ride, see if you like it. What bike do you ride now? Have you tried the sv650?
>>28833341Sent yeetmail with (((you)))>>28833143Id rathwe my cousin fix it but alas i sont think he wouls survive the brapperMaybe im wrong idk>>28833221>cousin 2.0SadWelp, your loss
>>28833367I have the sv650 adventure(tm) edition, also known as the v-strom. It is too top heavy/tall for me and I don't like how the power dies at 8k. I rev it high to cope but I know it will never be a real (4 cylinder) sport bike
>>28833100Its Indian. They were Ideal Jawa and then Yezdi. Apparently they exported to 61 countries. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ideal_Jawa
>>28833373Go try it. Vstrom 650 is great. Idk if you'll like it. Also try gsxs 750 or GSXR 750.
>>28833363YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE GATE
>>28833391Bur i was alao a GATE boy before i became a hasbike
>>28833401Ok you can enter the GATEBut I already claimed all the lolibaba yokai girls
What gate???? Need to know asap
>>28833407The fuck is those
>>28833391I'm ready.
>>28833414-27.186873590668025, -109.43554444702087>>28833427MAH WIFE
>>28833328post it a couple more times in /dbt/ and maybe you'll get a different answer
>>28833454Technically on two wheels.
>>28833454We three willer posting now?I should get this deathtrap running again. Shouldn't be too hard.
>>28833454>his leg twisting like that100% broken he's too drunk to realize it
>>28833491His leg looks fine. The only thing that landed on it was the flexy plastic.
>>28833524right leg looks like it went a little wimbly bimbly
>>28833328I'd buy one for the exhaust
>>28833328Get a Hornet 750. Faster and sportier than the CB650R, but I personally dislike the ergos because the footpegs are too far back. Or since you have a V-Strom, you might like the Transalp. They're properly fast bikes.
>>28833565Would genuinely appreciate Honda putting the 750 engine in an attractive bike.
>>28833602Get a GSX8S or GSX8S-TT then, same bike better looking and its a Suzuki. More sovl.
>>28833565Or go test ride one of the triumphs.
It's been a long shitty January. I think it's been over a month since I've commuted by bike. Hopefully tomorrow I can.
>>28833375Oh, I see. I knew Jawas had a following in India, didn't know it was that big even back then. They bought the Czech Jawa in the late 00s was it and started building them with chink engines. To be fair this is a very sharp looking bike and I was considering on buying one, but 8 grand for a 330cc chinese watercooled thumper is a bit much.
>>28833679They bought the rights to build the bike. Yes, it's loncin engine. But the bike itself is not very good. Its owned by a rich tractor / car maker. They also own bsa. BSA 650 with rotax engine might be a better product from them. But why go to all the trouble when you can buy an RE? But I don't think RE will satisfy your 'tism.
>>28833725I was very tempted at one point by a was it 2001 Royal Enflied Black Bullet, I was riding a fireblade back then, but ended up buying a triumph instead. Now I'm too far ascended, nothing can satisfy me anymore except an Ural.
>>28833407I'll never understand the braindead mentality of not wearing a helmet. Skin scars and mends, bones break and rebuild for the most part. No brain no pain? Seems to be exclusively a yank or brazillian thief thing, zero overlap with anything else.
IN TRANSIT 05/02/26 13:37>13:37HUEEEEEEEEEE
>>28833767go make these posts on /b/ or somethingnobody gives a shit about your schizophrenic breakdown because youre too poor to pay for premium shipping
>>28833779Lmao, what?Who is living rent-free in your head?
>>28833782I am living rent free in our head>>28833779>dbt mitosis 2.0: premium shipping chameleon troon on a shoom anniverssary editionWAKE UP SHOOMERWAKE UPAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Fuck, looks like I ended up getting a jap bike after all, Urals were cool and all, but getting sick and tired of constantly pulling the engine for repairs
>>28833817I knew you hated fixing that soviet shit as much as it was posted all the timeExploding incident be no more, because you wont run that thing to ruin before it shows signs of asplosion precursorAre you gonna get meme tires for it?What happens to urals now? Scrapyard incident?
>>28833835It was a ruse, that's my mates Hayabusa, I'd never change to Japanese from my Soviet steeds.I love my bikes (not the shitalian), they're here to stay. The Moto Guzzi has to leave the moment it stops being a bitch and chewing through the valve train. I might consider a jap cruiser to replace it, unless there's a spare 750 OHV Ural engine around.
>>28833836Cute tea girl
>>28833836If you are into POS, why don't you get an old vtwin duc? Something like an old monster?
>>28833882I'm not into POS, that's why the Guzzi has to go. I'm also not getting another Italian, I won't be deceived by the good looks.
>>28833887>I'm not into POS
>>28833888Exactly, I'd own a honda if I was.
>>28833668Spend some coin on gear and you can commute in all weather
>>28833893Finskers should be put in a containment zone.
>>28833913This is the containment zone and you're stuck here with me.
>>28833760It’s a lot of fun, feels really good to not wear a helmet. I don’t wear a helmet if I’m on local roads 25mph or under, that’s how fast I can go on a nice downhill on a bicycle and I don’t feel the need to wear a helmet on a bicycle no matter what. It’s a hard limit for me though, I wear a full face mbx helmet on my ebike and ofc a motorcycle helmet on my motorcycle. It’s now the law in NJ starting in June that e bikes need motorcycle helmets unless I misunderstand something so we’ll see how that goes.
>>28833996>It’s now the law in NJ starting in June that e bikes need motorcycle helmetsebike ebikes, or electric motorcycle “ebikes”?
>Honda 400cc vtwin>Honda Brostfw no Honda Bros bros :(
>>28834005Its anything that will provide power over 20mph I believe, agnostic to throttle vs pedal assist https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S5000/4834_R1a.PDFi think its a good law, i encouraged my rep to support it and left a message with the governors office encouraging him to sign it especially going down the shore or trying to use bike trails on my pedal bike has been a nightmare the last few years with all the niglets on "totally an ebike" but also all the grandmas and grandpas who haven't gone 20mph outside of a car in 30 years.
>>28834009BROS
I'm baking, please be patient.
>>28833996I think they also have to plate it, have a license, and insurance. Which is kind of weird when you consider how many kids ride the damn things here.I get the logic, but the implementation is peculiar. Like electric dirt bikes have to be plated to ride on public trails? Is that the case for a dirt bike? You have to plate a fucking w450f to ride dirt only in Jersey?
>>28834100what are you making? cookies? a loaf of bread? clearly not a new thread.
>>28834116I'm curating the news.
New bake, get it while its hot:>>28834136>>28834136>>28834136
>>28833817From Ural to Hayabusa
