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>>10361928
wobm with Sound:
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previous clusterkuck
>>13956295
Some cunt had better spam this AIDS filled thread.
I wont be home for a few hours yet.
ur a fag
>>13958876
>no bike- bike webm
>>13958892
>impale dome on spikyness
mehh
>>13958892
>being nobike
kek, that wouldn't be pleasant
>>13958898
then duck genius
>>13958904
>tfw havent been nobike since i was 4
>>13958939
is this the real duck off?
>>13958928
what xr or CR or CRF is that?
>>13958991
>not knowing the glorious wombat's xr400 dual sport and street legal setup
>>13958991
xr400
>>13958829
they offered to drop the charges if he didnt try to get the bike back, pretty shady stuff.
>>13958878
i'm holding out for the all new Star Race in a couple of months. more viewing angle for full tuck and hanging off, along with other improvements.
>>13959006
Shit man my bike is worth a lot to me but for those type of charges id have em dropped 10/10 times. Sucks none the less.
>>13959006
That's really fucking sketchy, one of the cops probably just wanted a vfr for funsies. How bad were the charges, if you know/he's willing to divulge? That was the red one yeah?
Didn't know they were coming out with new Stars. Maybe that's why the old RS1 middlemen are being grandfathered out. Pls post pics of you nude riding with a new star.
>>13959003
that's a badass looking enduro m8. did you convert it yourself?
>>13959030
yeah, i posted pics as i went on here.
>before
>>13959046
what would a tire like that handle on road?
>>13959060
shit.
>>13959060
Ass
>>13959064
>>13959070
I bet.
>>13959060
>>13959070
funnily enough the guy it was confiscated from, actually tried running from the cops on it on the road with that tire.
it went poorly.
>>13959081
I like that little speedo. Have you ever thought about getting a tach too?
>>13959101
dont have much use for one to worry about it. a temp gauge would be hand though
OK guys
so i think my mom is starting to listen to me
i crashed my car on purpose
then i started showing her stats
how much money she'd save
how much money i'd save on gas
we got in a big shouting fight
but i think in the end she's finally starting to see that she should get me a motorcycle
>>13959114
>i crashed my car on purpose
for the sake of humankind, please go die in a fire
>>13959114
Here's your reply.
>>>\r9k\
>>13959107
Coming from a street bike I'd feel so lost without one. I guess you just get used to it.
>>13959114
dude you are such a fucking fag. stop being an entitled prick, you crashed a perfectly fine and functional and desirable mazdaspeed miata.
>>13959131
Wew kk I thought you wouldn't be retarded enough to take that b8.
>>13959126
you get used to it. my odo/speedo hasn't worked for the past few months, I just know speed based on gear and RPM
>>13959131
>kkk telling someone to not be a fag
and i thought ive seen it all. shut up faggot
>>13959133
I fucked that part up.
This week on, How I Found Out My Rear Shock Was Blown at The Track Day
>>13959114
If this is true which I'm highly doubtful, I hope you crash your bike when you get it and become a statistic
tfw not owning you're dream bike
I'm really tempted to buy a shitbike off of craigslist and replace the steel frame with a titanium one fabbed in my garage. Ti 3-2.5 tube is fairly cheap now.
I've seen some custom Ducati frames people have made that turned out pretty well. Anyone here ever try it?
>>13959249
why would you do that? honestly.
>>13959249
Just cuz it look gud, dont mean it ride gud.
You can build your own frame but are you going to spend the time to figure out how bike dynamics work then design and test different geometries to find an optimized design?
>>13959253
Mostly for practice, partly to satiate curiosity.
I'll be building my own cargo racks out of the stuff either way, and probably a bike frame.
A 28lb~ steel Ducati frame can be replaced with one around 13lbs, and thats nothing to scoff at considering its just the frame itself. Every pound off gets you a little faster, and a little more fuel efficient. For a shitbike hauling around forest roads and trail it could end up worth while.
>>13959249
i've done more fab work and TIG welding than i've seen anyone else do on /o/ in years, and i cant even make a butt joint on titanium that isnt brittle. cant imagine finishing multiple tube junctions and tight crevices. plus you have to know what you're doing with the design or you'll add flex due to the lower young's modulus.
>>13959286
I don't know man, you probably could, but that seems like a dickload of work.
>>13959291
The specific alloy has been really popular with people making bicycle frames for the last decade, so theres a lot of established methodology for working with the material. Lots of argon, watch color and don't let it go anywhere past straw/tan. Though enough argon is supposed to virtually eliminate discoloration all together unless you go out of your way to fuck something up.
Some ti alloys and grades of alloy are easier to weld with than others, 3-2.5 is rated for being relatively easy to work with.
>>13959249
bikes aren't made out of titanium for a reason.
You see when a motorcycle is canted over sideways the suspension is now travelling perpendicular to the road and is nowhere near as effective, this is where chassis flex comes in, it effectively operates as the suspension of the motorcycle when fully leaned over.
Part of the reason why ducati continued to use steel trellis for years after the japs had all moved to aluminium twin spar was because it's incredibly easy to dial in the right amount of flex and steel has lovely flexible, it's also part of the reason why KTM exclusively use steel frames instead of aluminium, they think it makes the suspension work less hard because the less stiff, bouncier steel frames absorb a lot of the impact themselves.
Pic related is a fun quote from colin edwards about the impact REDUCING the stiffness of the frame on the RC51 by 50% made to the bike.
>>13959346
that's pretty fucking fascinating. actually.
>>13959346
I've actually read that before.
My counter points are:
1.) the majority of the flex and how it translates through the bike is due to the geometry of the frame's design itself. Of course the material plays into this though its not the only factor.
2.) I'm not riding a super bike in excess of 100mph, or even 200mph as those riders can reach.
3.) Higher fatigue cycles and greater strength per weight mean I could eliminate any areas on the frame prone to stress failures over time.
I've done a bit of research. Just a bit.
>>13959381
My counter point for you. For what reason? Just looks? Bragging rights to say you have a titanium frame?
>>13959381
I echo KK's sentiment; it's fucking fascinating. If I could deal with higher math and a dash of chemistry, Materials Science would be nifty to get into.
>>13959389
Everybody needs a hobby. Some peoples' is going to the Nth+1 degree. kek
![100_2513.JPG-for-web-xlarge[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/OjZKj18.jpg "100_2513.JPG-for-web-xlarge[1].jpg")
>>13959398
you could just start restoring classic bikes, would certainly be pretty enjoyable and not easy.
or you could build a bitching chopper.
>>13959404
Already got a shitbox modified (by me) Miata and a crazy-ass DR650. I don't need any more projects for the time-being.
>>13959404
Or build a sport bike from the ground up.
Or smash a sport bike and adventure bike together
>>13958876
I know I'm a faggot but I'd like to get into adventure riding
Here's me
>6 foot 4 inches, 220 pounds
>tons of camping, outdoors, hiking, experience
>Budget of 8k for a used bike
>will be adventure riding in south US + Mexico and more if I can, budget travel, camping
>Will also be riding winding roads in the Texas hill country + offroad practice on friends land
Which bike should I get? I was looking at the 650s and I think they're right for me but I was wondering how easy they are to repair, how much work they'd need if I got say a 2012 model at stock
I would like:
>easy to repair
>parts are easy to find in shops
>easy riding for a tall guy
>not need too many upgrades if I'm buying stock
>>13959389
Looks aren't a factor, It'll get sprayed with some unused Cerakote I have laying around. I've had an itch to try working with the stuff for a long time but never really got around to it. I knew it could be, and has been used in bike frames and some custom motorcycle frames, so I was always curious to attempt it myself. Trying something new and getting practice with an exotic material(exotic for my pleb self anyway) seems fun.
I've got some seamless tube coming in to a friend's shop later in the week that I'll be using to throw together a cargo rack with, and if all goes well a bicycle frame. I've got an old mountain bike from Target with a Chinese mystery steel frame and the thing weighs 40 fucking pounds. Cutting that weight in half would be cool.
Stepping up to copying a motorcycle frame using the material seems like a natural progression. Plus its winter in the great white north and I can't ride anymore so I need to do something motorcycle related or I'll go nuts til spring.
>>13959411
>mfw theres a KTM 1190 Adventure R and a buell Ulysses on campus
shit is cool.
>>13959413
XR650L, DR650, maybe a 650 Dakar/Sertao but the dealer network isn't as large down south. No matter what you buy you will have to spend some money making it comfy for you, especially at your size. I would say don't bother with most of the "adventure" bikes as you will get to see more on a streetable dirt bike than on an adventure bike. Or you could be like this guy and get a Super Sherpa.
Also
>6'4" 220lb
Are you me?
>>13959413
V-Strom 650. Cheap, plentiful, cheerful, honest, huge aftermarket. "Must do" mod, if not already done, is a skidplate. Toss a cheap top box and panniers (if it doesn't have 'em already), and you're pretty well set.
Is a yoshimura pipe worth it for a gen 1 KLR? I'm trying to make it look nice, no fairings, custom tank and seat, round headlight, etc.
>>13959435
If you like the way they sound thats pretty much all that matters.
>>13959137
why not get a phone holder and put a GPS speedo on? I've done that with some broken cars i've owned.
>>13959451
laziness probably. and I know exactly how fast I am based on gearing. I am actually waiting to replace the cable until I am coming close to sell the bike. my odometer has been the same for thousands of miles.
Why is this thread so slow?
>>13959461
You seem to know a good amount about older bikes. my 78 GS550 has a spinning tach cable, but the tach itself does not move much at all. Do I need to replace the unit itself or is it a possible fix?
>>13959475
not sure
also fuck riding in 20 degree pacific north west weather.
>>13959475
>>13959482
>>13959481
Man I haven't ridden the Tiger in over a week. Rode the FJ a couple days last week though. It's cold as fuck when I get off work
>>13959480
that sounds a bit like the gears are sheared within your housing. I would look to see if their is a replacement drive gear for the tach.
>>13959484
And how are we all doing tonight?
>>13959484
I hear that. I forgot gloves today and it was shitty as FUCK.
>>13959489
>>13959499
Nothing splits your knuckles faster than riding in cold wind. Better pick up some goldbond broheem.
>>13959494
Not bad, drinking some Glenlivet and wishing I had new video games to play
>>13959503
>>13959505
it wasn't for too long but It was shitty. I am wearing gloves tomorrow for sure.
>mfw induction noise
Does anyone know a good resource about turbocharging a 90s carbureted sportbike? I'm not looking for five hundred horses. Just to take a 400cc-600cc bike and up the power to weight ratio on a light frame. I would probably stick with a small turbo to get it to spool in the lower rev range.
Has someone done this before? Any good threads or articles?
>>13959513
>tfw will never find a nice 650 daytona in the US by the time I stack enough cash and already have a drool sport
>>13959513
iktf
>>13959507
>>13959510
Living in Florida, I will never not have a riding season, yet my curse is no twisties.
such suffering...
>>13959519
You can get a daytona 600
>>13959524
>tfw oregon
>fucking amazing touge and summer weather.
>classic pnw cold and rainy fucking weather.
FUCK
>>13959523
>>13959531
I will miss the PNW summers. Man I wish I was back in Colorado ;_;
>>13959534
summer here is awesome. I miss being able to just hop on the bike and ride 150 miles to nowhere just exploring the back roads and mountains. it's awesome here.
>>13959524
Every place has its downsides.
I've got this nice little scenic loop to cruise around in the summer. Only one section has a fun side to side turn, but I get to stair at bikini bitches and yacht milfs while they mire my revs and braps. Then all of a sudden winter rolls around and its ice everywhere non stop, aside from when they absolutely plaster the roads in irresponsible amounts of salt.
I was lucky enough to be able to ride this long into the year though.
>>13959539
Yeah honestly I could still do that here as it's still warm during the day but, being a desert, it cools off quickly at night. I was doing a lot of trips on the FJ last year. I put 7k miles on it in just over 6 months.
>>13959534
I want a red grom with big bore kit and white wheels
>that feel
>>13959556
xr400 guy
whats some basic gear for trail riding, just got a drz400 and ate shit in the sand dunes. A lot harder than it looks but it might have something to do with my tyres being at 32 psi lol
note i dont live in a cold climate.
>>13959555
http://www.motorcycleroads.com/category.php?id=128
Look for routes in your area. You might find some you didn't know existed.
>>13959513
Possibly the happiest motorbike i have ever seen. all i can see is that big smile on the front of it.
adorable.
>>13959570
not xr400 guy but you want some tech 3 alpine stars, really good and fairly cheap motorbike boots, shin/knee pads, elbow pads and a set of armour and you are set to go.
>>13959577
The other half of my dream garage.
Okay that's not the whole story because I'll also want a dirtbike and an adv touring bike but you know, these two
>>13959555
No downsides in california.
>Riding weather all year
>Twisties everywhere
>Lane splitting
>>13959580
You don't need $200 boots. I have a set of O'neil boots I paid $90 for 6 years ago. Have had many many hard crashes in them with no foot or ankle injury.
>>13959585
I will never have my dream car, thats why i got into bikes.
>>13959594
what about
>no water
>expensive as fuck
>80 cents more per gallon
still miss it though, and lane splitting is fun as fuck.
>>13959597
$200 boots are the difference between sprained ankles and no sprained ankles in my experience, heck tech 3's are still nothing compared to tech 7's or tech 10's, interestingly enough they make the better boots despite the cheap ones being really good, i wonder why?
>>13959585
the jimny also serves as the tow vehicle for the MX bike and track bike
>>13959599
>no water
I have exported beer and liquor
>expensive as fuck
buying a house here is probably the worst decision ever, agree
>gas
still only $10 to feed the baiku.
Plus KKK, all the mexicans you could ever want
>>13959597
Seriously boots and a helmet are the only things your really need to spend decent money on for dirt bikes, everything else can be dirt cheap shit.
>>13959594
>no downsides in cali
>it's Commiefornia.
I mean, yeah, nice bike paradise, but at the cost of no gun-fun, tax my water(with I don't have), and in general worst population.
I'll stick with fucked-up florida.
bikes i own
>2012 wr450f supermoto for fun
>2013 crossplane r1 for weekends/long trips
>2006 r6 track bike
>2010 yz250f for motocross
cars i own
>91 hilux
>>13959611
mexicans are tight. I am thinking about moving back to cali for school though, I am tired of this podunk farm town though, or maybe seattle.
>>13959607
I'm saying babby's first boots don't need to be that expensive. If you feel that way why not recommend the Tech 10s from the start? Or even better Sidi Crossfires? The O'neils have enough support to keep you from serious injury. They are clunky but they work.
>>13959614
What is it that americans do with things like semi automatic guns that make them think they are so cool lol?
Personally i am perfectly happy with me 12 gauge double barrel and .308, idk what you would ever need up to 30 rounds in a mag for unless you are a terrible shot haha
>>13959624
preppers, and just general dicking around.
>>13959620
>2012 wr450f supermoto for fun
let me take it for a spin
>>13959624
3 gun competitions, target transition drills, slaying feral hogs, coyotes, ground hogs, bump firing innawoods.
Enjoying the small freedoms that remain while we still have them.
>>13959620
>bikes I own
>2013 CBR250RA
>cars I own
-
>>13959623
Because tech 3's are enough for a beginner, i was just thinking about his ankles man, i can tell you right now that if you land a jump to flat ground with those o'neils you will have 2nd and maybe 3rd degree sprains on both your ankles.
at the worst it will be a slight sprain in the tech 3's and in the tech 7 or 10's you would have nearly no chance of a sprain at all.
>>13959633
Ok it is clear you have crashed in all of these boots and know better than me.
I don't care, not my money.
>>13959580
whats the fitment like, as in how close to your shoe size do the boots fit?
>>13959620
>bikes I own
1981 Honda CX500 Deluxe
>cars I own
1965 ford F250 camper special.
>>13959620
>>13959632
>>13959644
lets do dis
>Bike I own
2015 FZ6R
>Car I own
2000 323ci
Had a very near death experience on the bike. Barely ridden in a few weeks.lost the love. What do
>>13959643
on a side note whats the difference between adventure and mx helmets, is it just snake oil
?
![83bfdc5fb58c09dc4bac5b6f408532df[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/pMbdtY6.jpg "83bfdc5fb58c09dc4bac5b6f408532df[1].jpg")
>>13959648
>>13959624
You know that restriction you have? the 125cc restriction? One day, the government decides, "Y'know what? 500cc is too much. too many accidents by people with those bikes. They are now banned."
It's kinda like that. You don't need 1299cc's, but you fucking want it if it's possible, right?
>>13959650
mx is open, adv have the visor and a windscreen.
>>13959628
by fun i mean hooning around and commuting every now and then. most of the time it's more fun than the r1 just except certain twisties and long distance rides.
>tfw no turbo maggot
>>13959648
Leave while you still can
Also story
>>13959660\
oh okay, can I ride your r1 then?
>>13959661
IKTF
I don't wanna grow up, /dbt/.
>>13959620
Bikes I own
>1986 FJ1200
>1998 KLX300R
>2002 XR100
>2006 XR650R
>2007 Tiger 1050
Cars I own
>1981 Camaro
>1988 Ram 350 Van
>1998 XJ
>2000 Ram 1500
>>13959642
Be a douche about it then lol, Its not like tech 3's are even on the expensive end of boots, you can get them on ebay for 150-200 dollarydoos which is about what a cheaper set of oneals cost......
>>13959661
Riding twisties in mountains, narrow roads but still two lanes. Truck broken down around corner (couldn't see) cars backed up and one decides to come round corner in wrong lane. Had to swerve off the road, luckly managed to stop before a drop to the river a million miles below
>>13959667
>>13959521
You seem to k many of those same fti do
>>13959669
do you pay for rego and insurance for all of those?
>>13959681
Rego
>kiwi detected
Where you?
>>13959680
what?
>>13959681
Unfortunately, yes. Plus two trailers.
>>13959687
What do you do for a job
>>13959681
Oh except the XR100 which is not street legal
I need to get a new family picture.
bikes i own
>none right now but an r6 very soon
cars
>1996 c class
>>13959690
Satellite Communications.
>>13959695
RIP
>>13959698
i had a ninja 300 before.
>>13959679
Maybe stop outriding your line of sight then? Get an Enduro bike and have fun in safer environments of not public roads? Go to a racetrack? Mountain twisties suck with other drivers on the road. Take a Wednesday off and ride then
>>13959701
RIP
the ninja 300 will have trained you all wrong
https://youtu.be/wLFrDSap-pU?t=114
>>13959683
aussie.
i have to pay rego for my wr, r1. don't require rego for the r6 and yz.
>>13959709
what state
>>13959706
so what the fuck do you think would have been a good beginner bike to then move on to super sports? not that im taking your shitty opinion into consideration i jut want to hear what bullshit you have to say.
and the dude in the video is retarded.
![zxp1g6[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/u78g5YI.jpg "zxp1g6[1].jpg")
>>13959712
>>13959712
It happens all the time
>>13959709
$470AU a year to rego liter peter bike in NZ
>>13959696
if i had money i would just buy
>supermoto
>road bike
>track bike
>dirt bike
>cruiser
>every day car
>lose-my-license-quick car
>>13959716
>cbr250
how is this in any way significantly better than a ninja 300 you meme loving fuck
>>13959710
nsw.
i'm under 25 and live in a dodgy neighbourhood so i'm paying a silly amount. thankfully pay minimum on 3rd party for the hilux.
>>13959716
you are a colossal faggot
>>13959724
aluminium twin spar frame
inline 4 engine
dual front brakes
actual supersport ergos
>>13959724
because even though it is down a 1/6th of the displacement, it has twice the cylinders and a 19k redline.
>>13959724
obvious troll.
>inline 4 vs straight twin.
>>13959723
If I had money
>Keep XR650 and XR100
>Part out or sell KLX300
>Keep Tiger or maybe trade for 800 XCx
>Sell FJ and get KTM 950 Super Enduro
>Trade Jeep for 4th gen Ram crew cab
>Multiport fuel injection and T56 for Camaro
Would get rid of the van but my wife wants to turn it into a camper, so I guess I'd swap in a newer Magnum 5.9 so I could maybe get double digit mpgs
>>13959730
is that the old road?
wish i took my mc22 there. only ever went to nasho.
>>13959706
Ah yes, because an r6 is a much better bike to combat shit riding
https://youtu.be/W5AQng5pbFU
>>13959736
SWAP A 392 or 5.7l GEN III INTO ADV VAN
>preferably with an o/d tranny and then post a burnout vid.
>>13959742
Eh those are hp heavy motors. If I was gonna go crazy a V10 or maybe a 6bt Cummins but I doubt either would fit under the doghouse.
>>13959728
neat, you're like the first person from NSW i've seen here, all the other aussies are like from victoria or SA or some shit.
>>13959738
sure looks like it.
I don't like nasho, I mean it's a great road and the view is great but it's usually got cops, even if you manage to get a weekday off (my brother lost his license there lol)
I usually just skip it or go easy and go for mac pass or kangaroo valley rd if I'm down south on a ride.
Jelly of your dirtbikes, where do you go riding around sydney? I've been looking at an RMX250 but I'm not sure where I'd ride it (wasn't born NSW)
>>13959724
Even the 2011 cbr250r is a better bike than a ninja 300 tho. However the babyblade is magical
>>13959748
honestly, a 4bt wouldn't be a bad decision to throw underneath the hood of the van. they are made to push bread vans, I am sure your little passenger van would be fine.
>>13959759
Wouldn't be much of an upgrade from the current 5.9 with a whoooole lot of work to do the swap. Plus finding a 4bt to swap in plus the price of any Cummins=not worth it.
>>13959768
fair enough.
>>13959754
i cant believe i haven't lost my license at nasho. hit 180 on my cbr250rr on my l's haha.
use to go there regularly and do 110 the whole way.
i normally go to the heathcote rd trails or the old wallgrove rd set up. otherwise i have a mate with a big property to do stupid shit.
motocross wise i go to appin. done some flat track at somersby too. awesome place there.
>>13959776
>tfw no friend with big property to do stupid off road shit
this is the only thing I wish I was born in the new world for
>>13959754
last few times i've been mac pass some dickhead has been putting diesel down deliberately. not like a truck would, but on the motorcycle's line.
bit too far for me to ride to have it dampened by some loser.
>>13959759
God damn look at all that health...
>>13959781
>tfw miles and miles of public land to ride on.
Although having enough land to ride on privately and make a little track would be bitchin.
>>13959775
Yeah, you should know I have already thought of these things kek. Might drive the van to work tomorrow.
>>13959781
win the lotto and buy a property in the scrub.
ride dirt bikes and get shitfaced afterwards everyday. life goals.
>>13959776
yeah I can't believe my bro lost my license first and not me, I'm like a superhoon and he's fairly reasonable, I've been lucky though. On my red P's I did a wheelie on iron cove bridge (fucking dumb I know) and there was a cop at the other end, he pulled me over for speeding, gave me a ticket for 10 over and never mentioned the wheelie.
When I paid the fine the points went through to my car license and I managed to keep it.
give me your friends number if I end out buying a dirtbike in sydney lol.
>>13959782
really?
fuck me haven't experienced that, mac pass is just phenomenal, it's my favourite road around sydney, so tight and you're just constantly shifting your body about, there were some issues with people putting tacks on mccarrs creek road recently too.
The residents don't like the motorcyclists or cyclists much there lol.
>>13959789
If I win the lotto I probably start travelling and never stop
>>13959754
You got something against victoria m8?
![503527-private-race-track-at-kulnura-on-the-nsw-central-coast[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/gTgnWcC.jpg "503527-private-race-track-at-kulnura-on-the-nsw-central-coast[1].jpg")
>>13959801
I know what I'd do.
The "Driveway" of a certain rich businessman in NSW.
>>13959801
>>13959805
Why not both? Get a viffer and tour the world's racetracks
>>13959801
I'll second that
>>13959805
>>13959810
I'm not of the "gotta go fast" school
more the "gotta go", and with tracks you ride and ride and go nowhere, sounds like a nightmare
>>13959816
Why not go fast while not on race tracks?
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>>13959810
I wanted to do COTA but apparently they stopped doing the track days there last I heard
>>13959799
Thats when you get the loudest fuck off exhaust fitted and just do laps past in 1st gear.
>>13959802
Its a hole. Also home to the shitposting ninja650 crash anon.
>>13959823
No thats Melbourne.
We hate Melbourne as much as everyone else in Australia don't worry.
>>13959818
I'm a faggot
>>13959828
Get one of these for touring then maybe?
>>13959832
kek
>>13959832
>MFW i've seen one of these at biketober fest
>>13959832
>file name
>>13959799
well i went up twice maybe 9 months ago and both times there was diesel. wasn't fun. i agree it's an awesome road but when you spot diesel you just think fuck that. especially when you ride 90 mins to get there. nasho is 30 mins away and trouble free.
>>13959805
been the farm. not as great as suggested.
flat as.
wish they still rode at bathurst.
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>>13958876
Scooterfag here, this is so much fucking fun!
the hardest thing is reversing it out of the garage every day, am i missing some easy way of backing these out?
>>13959867
balance it on the kickstand and do a 180 degree spin
this is not a joke it works really well.
>>13959867
Fuck off you have it easy anyway with your 120 or so kgs.
...
Try bouncing the suspension and using the front brake to jump backwards on rebound.
>>13959867
Glad you are having fun man.
Hope your dad allows you to upgrade to a bike one day haha, still say you should disregard parents, acquire motorcycle.
>>13959872
... i will attempt this tomorrow morning
I also have a vid of my first ever ride on the road, i stop three times to adjust my mirrors...
i should really upload it some day
>>13959884
does it do willies?
scoots are good to learn to willy on because you can use your feet to balance b dragging them behind the bike :)
>>13959884
>>13959893
more importantly scooters have hand mounted rear brakes without modification, so you can do proper both feet stand ups on the seat or whatever and have no qualms with hitting balance point totally stock.
>>13959893
scooters are easy to do wheelies due to the small wheels, that doesn't seem to have them
Although the silly weight distribution should help
>>13959900
Yeah that too, though if its a 4 stroke ya should be right not having to use the brake at all, letting off the throttle should do the job well enough for a light thing like that.
>>13959904
If it's a stock 50cc you're gonna need a crane to pull that fucker up on one wheel.
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>>13959905
>implying I wouldn't be 12'ing a scooter if I had one
I was actually gonna buy one, a honda today 50 with a 70 cc big bore kit and an upgraded centrifugal clutch with this sticker on the front of it came up on gumtree for like 600 bucks with a few months of rego.
I should have bought it and just hooned it to death in those few months then dumped it in the harbour..
>>13959905
no, the autotragic transmission prevent engine braking
>>13959906
I doubt 50cc comes with those wheels
>>13959914
>I doubt 50cc comes with those wheels
what do you mean "those wheels"?
>>13959906
it's a 150cc, a Kymco Espresso/People 150.
>>13959893
haven't tried a wheelie, only had it a few days
Whats the best LAMS in terms of performance thats not a ninja 650 (cant see the point of a ninja 650 when the ninja 636 exists and i cant have one)
>>13959920
exactly that pic
I thought they all had the stupid tiny ones
>>13959928
Cbr250rr
What do you mean "can't see the point"
A ninja 636 is a cheater supersport with 130 horsepower, stiff suspension and ridiculous rider triangle
A ninja 650 is a brisk commuter with 70 horsepower, reasonable suspension and upright ergonomics
>>13959930
Maybe thats just a really small scooter?
>>13959933
>130 horsepower, stiff suspension
>a brisk commuter with 70 horsepower
Well theres your problem
>>13959928
They're not similar at all
I've ridden nearly every LAMS bike and I can let you know what is good on your specific budget
>>13959933
wouldnt a cbr400 be better than a 250?
>>13959942
$9000 budget, wanting performance reliability and re sell value
>>13959942
Whats up with that engine configuration?
Looks similar to Honda's parallel twin.
>>13959945
CBR400's aren't LAMS approved.
The only 400 class sportbike on the LAMS list is the RVF400 and they're expensive and rare so probably not the best idea for a new rider.
>>13959952
it's a 90 degree v-twin or "l-twin" if you're a pretentious ducati owner.
>>13959956
>>13959945
Cbr400? Never heard of them. The pic looks like a cbr500 which is heavy af
>>13959952
that appears to be the new sv650 which is a V-twin
you can see there's only one exhaust in the front, meaning there's only one cylinder there, the other is concealed in the frame
>>13959949
dbt usually suggest to buy used for your first bike since it's way cheaper and you won't take a considerable depreciation hit as soon as you roll out the dealer with your brand new bike.
>>13959956
Why would the cbr400 not be lams approved when the ktm 390 rc is lams approved?
What about the ktm any opinions on them?
I have assumed unreliable ktm meme with them.
>>13959967
I plan on buying second hand, most bikes worth buying second hand are at least 7 grand though.
>>13959974
the only knowledge i have on those is the rims breaking. but its an indian bike and all the picture were from indian. lets be honest that place doesn't have good roads in any sense of the word and those people are abusive as fuck to their vehicles. so not a really solid basis to judge on.
List me the mainstream 600 class sports, am I missing anything?
Yam R6
CBR600
Ninja 600
gixxer 600
>>13959966
Google them, they're in the same vein (light weight, high revs) as the CBR250RR except bigger.
They exist because at the time there were 250cc, 400cc and unlimited class licenses in Japan so all the Japanese marques made baby supersports to fit these licenses.
The pic the anon posted is of a sleeved down CBR500 so you're kinda right.
>>13959974
The CBR400 isn't LAMS approved because it's probably too powerful/power to weight ratio above 150kw/tonne.
>>13959987
Daytona 675
>>13959989
To be honest the CBR400R is a hunk of shit.
I was looking at them before i got my cb400sf and they are nearly the same weight as my cb, less powerful and only have 1 front disc.
Fuck those bikes lol.
>>13960008
The original or the sleeved down 500?
The 90's one is pretty much a bigger CBR250RR, whereas the "new" one is a slower CBR500.
>>13960013
i was looking at the newer ones i couldnt find a proper cbr400rr from the 90's they rare yo
>>13959985
They are a 1 cylinder too that cant be good for highway travel.
>>13959989
I dont think you can have one of the older ones on a learner license in aus
>>13960008
are the cb400's any good?
What motorcycle is this guys
>>13960036
a ruined one
>>13960021
i like the cb400 but idk if you would lol go ride one and see if you like it.
Why is the Yammy SR the best 125?
>>13960047
That's a funny looking Aprilia RS125 got have there.
>>13960036
A race bike.
>>13960049
Loving Every Laugh
Make sure you get 2, one to ride, one for spare parts.
>>13960047
its not the best 125 ya goon, there are plenty better than it.
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>>13960047
https://youtu.be/DhHGsnRJDRk?t=193
u wot
>>13960062
u wot?
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMN1fU31_6M
>>13960047
Jokes on you, there is no best 125.
>>13960040
What's the base model?
>>13960098
Do you even have a bike at all lol?
>>13960047
u wot?
>>13960061
RS125 and cagiva mito 125 2 strokes were fugging sick bikes. I remember some friends had them back when we were 16 and trying them was fucking awesome coming from my 70cc moped.
>>13960098
what happened to the cruiser copypasta? that one was funny!
>tfw morning lowside on driveway mud
Wakes you up like coffee but it's a Honda so I picked it up and went to school np.
First time I went down without gear and even though it happened at 10 km/h it hurt so much more than my lowside at 40 km/h wearing proper gear with proper padding
>>13960047
Because you haven't ridden a ybr
>if this post goes through then I'm golden
>>13960138
Did my CBT on a YBR. A 13 reg, it was well spiffy like.
Wouldn't like to own one though.
>culprit
Wear gear you guise
>>13959928
In terms of power, the RVF400 import is probably the kings of the LAMS sports bikes, though they're expensive as fuck and you'll cry when you break your fairings. A cheaper version would just be a 90s 250rrrrr or the kawa/suzuki equivalents. A CB400 with the VTEC or whatever also makes for a solid sports bike even though they're more upright. Modern Ninja 650s and similar bikes are really just standard bikes with fairings attached - wrong body positioning, 2 cylinder lardfat engines, harder to service than an actual standard bike - I would never buy one personally.
If you're starting out riding I'd recommend getting a dual sport like a drz400 or a dr650 - I know they don't have the "cool" factor of the RVFs but they're solid and reliable bikes and won't break when you inevitably crash them. Also dirt riding is soooo much fun (no cops, doriftu, the list goes on) and you'll attain much more riding skills than what the shitty LAMS courses will ever teach you. (LAMS is all about traffic safety and managing risk, not about whether you can actually ride well or not).
Any funny craigslist stories here? This just happened to my dad.
>browsing craigslist out of morbid curiousity
>'87 Sportster listed for $2k
>shoots seller a message, asking if $1.5k cash would do
>"well dude there's a lady trading me a sweet 4x4 so unless you got something to top that it's a no go"
>his words exactly
>don't even message him back
>later on that day, get a message
>"it fell thru you still want"
>probably still waiting for a response
>>13960168
>Dr650
>not cool
Stop being a manlet kekold
https://youtu.be/spAq8JuXVUY
>>13960185
I love my DR650 to all hell for big trips and the dirt, but there's nothing like the purr of an I4 and those 90s sports bike looks when you're on the road to make yourself feel like you're the king.
>>13959928
GSX650F with unrestricted ECU
>>13960185
>not a single panel on my honda isnt held onto the frame by ziplocks
>still looks better than your shit dr650
>>13960226
Clearly, you're not manly enough.
I bought an iPhone 5 to use when riding bikes because my 6s plus is too big and would prob break if I crashed.
What phone does /dbt/ use?
