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>>10361928
>Webms with sound
>>>/wsg/1046108
>Previously on /dbt/
>>14956826
first for honda is as cool as the IOM TT
>>14958774
>kkk continues to be wrong about literally everything.
>filename
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCjvLsSqFT4
Worst rider ever.
>tfw summer is here and I am still a shitty strippy rider
I finally got my parts in so I can put my EXC together tomorrow.
>>14958133
I get 46 with my EXC.
>>14958794
>deathwish
Visit a racetrack or you wont make christmas
>>14958815
Just practice famalam
>>14958815
You need to work on crossing up your lean. Try to keep your torso upright while leaving the bike over further
>>14958833
>>14958815
That also said our tires are pretty fuckin shitty, don't try too hard
>>14958834
Isn't that slower and more dangerous in the corners? I was always taught to lean with the bike, I never cross up.
>>14958818
>forgot pic
>>14958815
>be noob
Whats going on here ?
>>14958840
Can't get it with either of my bikes desu. Gonna be stripped forever.
>>14958827
>could have gone to a road race today
>shat post on dbt instead
>>14958842
i would expect to get mid 40s with a 4 stroke, but i was hoping for at least 30mpg. theres a ton of jetting notes in the owner's manual i got, so i think someone has worked out the carb pretty well. it starts with one or two kicks and runs well so i dont think its just dumping gas unnecessarily. i havent checked the gearing it has yet.
>>14958844
The wear on my tyres doesn't extend all the way to the edge because I am a lady who cannot ride
>>14958776
>>14958784
>>14958812
>>14958832
>>14958827
thanks drop anen
Gonna pick up a set of battleaxe hypersport bt016's for 100 bucks. 500 miles on them, is this a good idea? he wants 100 bucks not negotiable.
>>14958885
I got no idea how 2-strokes should be but 15 sounds terrible. Are you sure you measured correctly?
>dumping gas unnecessarily
You mean leaking it or what? Does it feel like it's running rich?
Bikeshop tried to sell this to me today. Comfy position /looks ok
but:
>€3600
>>14958930
what brand is that? ive never seen it.
>>14958933
Aprilla Strada 650
>>14958841
Yes! But let's focus on what's important here: being judged on your chicken strips by anonymous no-bikes.
Just got hit by a water balloon on my bike on my way to work, I just kept going because work and I wasn't hurt. What would you have done?
>>14958925
>20 second time penalty for exceeding track limits
>>14958963
a wheelie
>>14958963
The same, but feel worse.
>>14958946
So you think lack of chicken strips on a road commuter bike are a sign of an attention seeking rider?
>>14958973
no, posting motovlogs are the sign of an attention seeking rider
>>14958973
No I think the lack of chicken strips says nothing about a rider.
>>14958910
i dont think it is running particularly rich, at least more than a 2 stroke should. the 300 EXC are well known for being uneconomical and this motor is even bigger. between gearing, mixed traffic/offroad use, and the fudge factor of not having an odometer (i know generally how much ground i covered though) i might be able to improve to 25 mpg but its horrible mileage regardless
and theres also the fact that 5 gallons of premix costs $12.50 in gasoline and $13.47 of Bel-Ray H1R, meaning its not twice but 4 times as expensive to run as your 4 stroke.
>>14958973
He's being sassy you fucki-fhktewagbxz!(7$fukbv
>>14958998
But rebuilds will be cheaper for you because you wouldn't have to replace valves, valve seats, cam chain and all that other shit in your head.
Also that seems ridiculously expensive for 2-stroke oil. For 5 gallons you should be mixing less than 1/5 a quart of oil. Are you paying $67/quart?
>>14959021
I just paid dealer price for the small bottle they stocked. I can get it down to $17/qt by ordering online.
And yes, a top end job will come in under $250, and a rod kit is like 300. There's definitely a savings there.
>>14958963
stand my ground
cbr600rr or zx-6r?
>>14959079
636 or an r6
>>14959079
sex3sex
>>14959021
never mind I realize I did that calculation wrong. I was thinking of gallons not quarts.
>>14959083
>>14959084
i've never owned a kawi before.. lots of hondas.. but i like the idea of owning a kawi
>>14959079
CBR if you daily it, otherwise zx6r
Today my power went out in my house, thought it would give me an excuse to wor on my bike, but I realized I had to work from 3 to midnight today. This somehow got me realizing every moment of my free time I try and work on my motorcycle that the past few days I've had dinner with it. What the hell is wrong with me? I also just realized working on it is the only thing really making me happy nowadays.
>>14959079
>not even a liter
I guess it doesn't really matter which one you get
>>14959099
but i feel like the 636 is also the top choice of squidders
>>14958779
Rip
>>14959106
i already have cruiser
Oh yeah my boots I ordered in February finally arrived from Italy. Daily reminder that if you aren't wearing Gaerne, you're probably wearing uncomfortable overpriced crap made in Serbia or Algeria (or China)
>>14959119
>be a cuck
>spend my mcdonalds shekels on a "made in" tag.
also where are my stickers?
>>14959134
>>14959113
explain pls
More funny gifs or dank webmz
>>14959130
if i owe you stickers that didnt arrive, email me. i'm no longer conducting business but i'll wrap up any loose ends.
>buying chinese shit as long as its flashy and has the latest black/white/flourescent colorway
>having your gloves unravel as soon as they touch the pavement
>being unable to buy spare parts to fix your plastic boots after a crash
>>14959119
>Garne
my nigga
>>14959152
i think he dead
>>14959152
R1guy got Tboned, got his spine fucked up, his brother posted couple pics, so everyone on /dbt/ made him a collage, hasn't came back since.
>>14959191
i thought he posted some rehab pics of him on crutches n stuff. could have been someone else i guess.
Whatever happened to amerifag?
>>14959191
it's dangerous to go alone
here, take this
>>14958794
at least he had an escape route.
Oh bitch we carb now. Getting ready to do a rebuild one of these rainy days.
>>14959208
He did. He's been back a couple of times but since he's not riding anymore there's not much reason to.
>>14959100
>CBR if you daily it, otherwise zx6r
why?
I can't even begin to comprehend this opinion.
>>14959279
cbr is renowned for being the comfiest out of the supersport, while zx6r and r6 are the opposite.
>>14959079
>2016
>owning a kawasaki
>>14959299
youre less crouched on a gixxer
>>14959327
ever watch wsbk?
>>14959331
>Seat is made of Dildo material
Besides, what are you a manlet? I have a friend that's 5'6" and he barely flat foots his CBR, if you are under 5' then yea, get the giiixrr.
>>14959299
>renowned
Yes I figured this would be the source of such bullshit, 2nd hand knowledge.
Perhaps you should actually ride both, the current zx-6r (2013+) is easily the most comfortable 600 I've ever been on.
+ more mid range power and stuff like traction control for when it's wet makes it very handy in commuting.
>>14959331
>small angles
jesus christ retard, its not about the angle but the the power band
>>14959331
>youre less crouched on a gixxer
>CBR forward lean: 34 degrees
>GSX forward lean: 35 degrees
>>14959331
>ever watch wsbk?
does anyone?
![6350701359175152412013_SS_Shootout_hp[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/MVWKkNw.jpg "6350701359175152412013_SS_Shootout_hp[1].jpg")
>>14959345
>jesus christ retard, its not about the angle but the the power band
ooh now this one will be fun, the cbr600rr doesn't ever go above the zx-6r...anywhere really so this will be interesting to hear you blither shit about this.
>>14959335
those angles are for a 6'4'' rider like me.
>>14959345
then dont get the honduh
>>14959345
youre right. dont get the honduh.
>>14959350
>smaller number means more crouched
cbr
>55 hip angle
gsxr
>53 hip angle
just sayan
>>14959353
lots of people. kawi's killin it.
daily reminder that honda a shit
>>14959362
>hip angles
got these mixed up. cbr is more crouched. double check the cycle ergo pics.
>>14959366
truuu
Sup /dbt/?
What are you guys drinkan tonight for this round of motorcycle related bantz?
>>14958930
The rotax single is bulletproof
t. f650cs
Is dbt all jap bikes? Do you guys have any Ducati supberbike owners here?
>>14959370
tea
>>14959370
diet tonic water? why not just use club soda?
>>14959370
Only the best!
>>14959382
there are some italian and austrian riders as well as a few croozer losers
>>14959382
Yes, we've got a guy with an 848 and a 1098 IIRC.
>>14959382
I owned a Ducati once. It was the worst fucking experience of my life.
>>14959382
Mfw someone had a S1000RR and it got stolen within the week.
Rip
>>14959370
Some 10 year Ancient Age bourbon. I'm far too lazy to take a picture.
For extra class I'm drinking out of the bottle.
>>14959382
There are a few duck cat owners, a few guys with Triumphs, a Harleyfag, an old guy with an Indian which is kinda neat, Gramps with his BMW tourer, and theres a handful of people with BMW G650GSs or an older F650GS.
>>14959387
Because quinine. I started a low carb diet to make my fat ass less fat so I can't have regular tonic water with it. It's better with regular tonic water but this will do.
>>14959396
>buys an expensive shitbike
>turns out to be an expensive shitbike
hurr
>mfw almost crashed with my bicycle because I was grinding pegs they don't fold back
Being a motorcyclist is going to kill me one way or the other.
>>14959400
Don't forget MV Augusta anon.
>>14959406
>that don't fold back*
Apologies
>>14959406
>lowside your bicycle
>get more fucked up than laying your bike down
>>14959279
>>14959337
I trust the renonwed opinion of many reviewers, magazines and thousands of riders over some /dbt/cuck, thanks
>>14959403
Kek it wasn't even expensive. It was just shit. I'm much happier with my current bike that actually fucking works when I want it to.
>>14959391
>>14959392
I don't recall seeing these guys posting, but that's cool.
>>14959396
I don't care for the monsters,I'm looking for the superbike 848/1x98/899/1199 owners.
>>14959406
>TFW I ride a folding bike to work (faster on the cycle paths and people get mad when I take my adventure bike on them)
>TFW it's scarier at 30mph than my motorcycle is at 120mph
>>14959416
>Kek it wasn't even expensive
so why did you cry about it being expensive all the time?
>>14959399
No shit. Sucks to be that guy. Any news if he recovered it?
>>14959370
>motorcycle related
yeah right
>>14959434
fuck off newfag
>>14959417
Tbh I still like all ducati's including the monsters but after owning one and dealing with all the bullshit that comes with one I'd rather purchase something else.
What is heaven?
>the Italians are the cooks
>the Germans are the engineers
>the British are the police
What is hell?
>the Italians are the engineers
>the Germans are the police
>the British are the cooks
>>14959406
lol shouldn't you be cornering with the inside pedal at the top?
>>14959443
>not wanting Gordon Ramsey cooking for you and flipping his shit when you don't appreciate the food
>>14959426
It wasn't expensive to acquire the bike is what I meant.
Maintainence on the other hand.... It seems like every time I took it out for a ride I had to spend $50 to fix something else, not to mention the fucking $1700 12k mile service I had done on it right after I bought it.
>>14959440
>thinks dbt can stay on topic for the rest of the night
>calls me the newfag
>>14959415
You don't need to trust me either, in fact that was my whole point, the entire need for trusting others opinions about it will be moot if you actually just go and ride the bikes you're talking about before posting about them as if you know the slightest thing about what you're talking about.
Repeating 2nd hand knowledge as though it's 1st hand knowledge and spreading misinformation is what KKK does, don't be a KKK.
>>14959452
Kek he's the one exception senpai.
>>14959443
>the Germans are the engineers
no thanks
>>14958963
Weak beta bitch faggot
>>14959370
coffee and water
>>14959468
Modern BMW motorcycles are almost as good as KTMs at illustrating the difference between ruggedness and reliability.
>>14959453
>It wasn't expensive to acquire the bike is what I meant.
Yes, because you bought one in shitty condition
>>14959479
>ruggedness and reliability
How does this compare to the "too hot/too fast" comparison of pointlessly narrow distinctions?
>>14959468
it would help if americans stopped abusing every s1000rr
>>14959485
>stop abusing muh superbike
Reminder that they're meant to be ridden hard.
>>14959134
He sure couldnt rise after falling from that cliff and breaking his legs, ribs and spine. Plus the punctured lung, perforated liver and torn aorta.
>>14959483
It's nowhere near that fuzzy, a rugged bike is one you can drop repeatedly while riding over rocks the size of cats with nothing more than a scuff but it shits the bed after a few thousand miles regardless of whether it's ridden on the aforementioned rocks or smooth tarmac.
>>14959492
there's a difference between riding hard and being a squid/wannabe rossi
>>14959485
they kinda eat up their own transmissions. check the forums, there are lots of pics of magnetic sump plugs covered in shavings that bmw says is 'normal'.
>>14959500
>there are lots of pics of magnetic sump plugs covered in shavings that bmw says is 'normal'.
As long as most bikes are doing it, they are technically correct.
>>14959496
He probably would have been better off to not fall.
>>14959499
Generally squidding involves short highway pulls and slow city riding just to show off. The only way I can think of to "abuse" those bikes would bet to constantly bounce rev limiter and never perform maintenance.
>>14959382
It's not a Ducati but it's not wapanese.
>>14959500
>>14959485
BMW's 652cc single and their 798cc parallel twin are good engines, they're mostly free from prolific issues though the water pump on their single is known to die eventually. I haven't heard much bad about their little scoots with parallels either.
They had some issues with their touring bikes, though I forget if it was with the 1170cc i4 or 1649cc i6. A bunch of issues were just addressed in the last model year.
The 999cc beast in the S1000RR has some semi frequent issues too, to be fair here I don't know of any 200bhp high compression bike engine thats made to be a reliable daily driver.
BMW's line up is basically hit or miss. They're either solid as a rock or full on Ducati meme in terms of reliability. If you have a consumer reports subscription($30 for a year) its worth reading through their brand reliability report. Caveat is that its a survey taken from consumer reports subscribers.
That DRZ guy I met said he has a youtube channel but I forgot what it was. :(
>>14959585
Just as well. He is a meme spouting faggot.
>>14959575
Cracking looking bike m8, in the process of changing my T100 over to Daytona brakes.
>>14959607
Maybe. I he seemed like a decent guy and I would like someone else to ride with and I didn't get any other way of contacting him. However he did take down my phone number so maybe he'll text me some time this week.
>>14959575
have you replaced your rr yet?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4hYXoMga6g
>>14959570
>The only way I can think of to "abuse" those bikes would bet to constantly bounce rev limiter and never perform maintenance.
A bike is more than just an engine. As the other anon said the transmission of the s1000rr (and bmws in general) are pretty shitty and if you check the forums these problems usually happened to people that used low milage bikes on track. I guess that full-throttle shifting isn't good for the transmission (something you do while short highway pulls)
>>14959619
No I got it last week, what do I need to replace?
>>14958925
fuck, laguna seca is definitely my favourite track.
>>14959619
>lel i'll do my own maintenance
>lel fuck these vent and overflow tubes and quick disconnect fittings. i'm a boss.
>>14959646
Oh nevermind, they did a recall and the PO did every bit of recall maintenance there was.
>>14959670
>PO did every bit of recall maintenance
Did he supply documented proof? You can call triumph usa and have them run your vin, if your bike has a recall your local dealer will replace it for free.
>>14959688
Yea, he's a friend if mine but he was pretty obsessive about stuff like that, I got every oil change receipt, every recall receipt. The dude even give me every magazine review from when the bike was new.
>>14959468
dat victory harley gap
>>14959712
The same report shows Harley customers as being the most satisfied with their bikes. BMW came in second.
Its a pretty funny read.
>>14958815
Commuter tires up in dis bitch
Fastest V-twin that is not a Dewcat, but also funfun and sounds like the drums of hell
>>14959728
fuck it
>>14959744
*?
I'm retard, don't mind
>>14959744
1125R maybe?
>>14959744
RC51 or TL1000
>>14959744
RC8R is extremely formidable on the track despite being down on power. i've seen retards with them, but normally they blow by me like a freight train
>>14959744
Superduke
>>14959744
>EBR
>ktm 1290 super duke R
>ktm rc8 R
>moto morini rebello 1200
>>14959400
Indian anon is in his 20's I wouldn't call that old
>going back home after watching captain america civil war (it was okaysih for a superhero movie)
>chilling at 130km/h, alone as fuck on the autopista
>phone strapped to handlebars
>put some linkin park on max volume just for meme's sake, can barely hear anything
>eh lets keybang because fuck it
>BANG
>flames coming out of the exhaust light up the highway divisor about 10m away from me
>DAMN THAT'S SO SWEET
>do it like 2 or 3 times more
It's so cool to be retarded.
>>14959772
>>14959769
>>14959766
The RC8R and SDR use pretty much the same engine
>>14959382
>>14959802
tfw no new cbr600rr
>>14959758
>>14959762
>>14959766
>>14959772
>>14959766
>>14959769
So do Vtwin LooserCroozers (Harley Whatever) have a genetic inability to be competitively fast with other not-cruiser-style bikes?
>>14959721
buyers remorse
>>14959787
the old SDR but not the new one...
>>14959743
is your tire mounted the wrong way?
>>14959812
No, cruiser losers are scared of power so a 1800 with 100 horsepower is exactly what they want.
>>14959812
yes. Even the Buells with tuned up Sportster 1200 engines were generally slower than 600cc I4 supersports.
>>14959812
I mean the V Rod is fast as shit, especially in drag spec, but they make/made V-Twin race bikes.
>>14959783
>It's so cool to have carbs
FTFY
>>14959821
What changed? Don't they still use the LC8 engine?
>>14959823
>>14959827
So your 124cubic inch on a soup Dyna or something like that just by design is <, eh?
Shame, those things sound orgasmic with short shots
>>14959744
You need the 111 Thunderstroke
>>14959832
>fast as shit
Not really, it's only as fast as a 600 supersport in a 1/4 mile, and gets reckt by other power cruisers like the VMAX.
>>14959822
Nope. Just how it posted
Anyone know any decent cheap warm/wind resistent gloves. These things are literally painful for rides over 20 minutes if it's under 50F
>>14959856
Forgot pic
What exactly did this bike start out as? I don't recognize the engine.
>>14959842
I would agree on the latter, but as for the former the drag spec ones are quick as shit.
>>14959853
the fuck is up with all the lumps in that lady's stomach?
>>14959872
And a drag spec supersport would be even more quick as shit.
>>14959872
That's because the engine ain't even designed by harley
>>14959842
>Not really, it's only as fast as a 600 supersport in a 1/4 mile
much slower actually, some 600's can be brought down into high 10's (10.9 etc.) like the zx-6r.
Stock they put down about average 600 cc bike power but they weigh a good 100kg+ more.
Is there such thing as all-season wataproof leather jacket?
>>14959837
yes but they pretty much re-engineered the whole engine. If you're that much of an asshat every bigger ktm uses the same engine since the 950 adventure
>>14959900
I've worn my leather jacket in all kinds of weather. Still works pretty great
>>14959832
Your typical V-Rod is around a high 11 second bike. Which is reasonably fast for a cruiser.
The Destroyer you're talking about however, was barely competitive against a standard 1000 super bike. And we're talking about something fitted with wheelie bars and an air shifter.
Cousin wants to turn his Virago into a bobber. Literally why? They look like shit.
>>14959834
I used to think carbs were evil black boxes were problems came from, but after cleaning mine and studying them I'm actually very happy with them.
I'm currently troubleshooting a problem with the air intake system (I'll try a solenoid delete tomorrow) that I'm almost sure is related to some old cracked air intake hoses being too loose.
Anyhow during my googling I stumbled upon some pretty horrifying EFI problems on the newer CBRs, from fried sensors to bikes running too rich when hot and fouling plugs, to all sorts of expensive electronic things involved.
I must confess I felt happy and smug about my primitive fuel delivery system :^)
>>14959901
>every bigger ktm uses the same engine since the 950 adventure
That's what I was getting at.
>>14959920
Post your epic bike faggot
>>14959922
ECU and general fuel injector fuckery problems are definitely a reality, but I wouldn't call them frequent. The downside is that they're much harder to deal with as apposed to carbs which can be adjusted readily.
>>14958808
its all fun and games until you hit that house. bin dun befo
>>14959939
LC8 means liquid cooled and 8 valves. Why should they change the name? same with the LC4
>>14959947
I've posted my bike plenty, don't see how it matters. This is his and I just don't see why he wants to make it look like crap.
>>14960030
Murica
>>14959867
Suzuki Boulevard S40 is my best buddy.
Engine checks out, idk what year tho.
>>14960053
>harleyfag will never go
>>14960079
Sportster or a victory?
>>14960088
I'm actually not the original Harley Anon. I'm just humbly carrying on the legacy.
>>14960088
hey brother one day you might join the sekrit club. Don't feel left out
>>14960103
You're doing gods work anon.
Keep it up!
>tfw I've had dinner with my bike more than I have my family this week
I just want to call in work tomorrow and work on it again.
>>14960113
>>14960103
Why are cruiser cucks so aggressive lately?
>>14960103
Same here, plus I really enjoy watching that faggot sperg and claim he is cucking me when my goal was just to make him sperg.
>>14960101
was a sporty 1200
>>14960125
Haters gonna hate man. Fuck um
>>14960121
at this point I am just blatantly trolling
>>14960121
The residual butthurt is beginning to overflow after years of being cucked by the rest of /dbt/
>>14960144
>not knowing dbt was nothing but cruisers when it started, and was good
Kek. Hi newfriend
>>14960057
So it is.
Looks pretty good as a bobber.
>>14960143
From you it's obvious. I don't even know why you come here anymore other than to get attention.
>>14960134
>dat suicide shift
Gotta try one of these one day
>>14960159
I like looking and talking about motorcycles.
>>14960172
I like cumming on photo's but you don't see me trolling with it constantly.
here is my 2006 KLX250s
>>14960165
>suicide shift
Protip, suicide shift refers to spring loaded foot clutches, not hand shift. Because if you started falling to the left at a stop light you would have to take your foot off to balance it, then the clutch would engage and you'd jump into the intersection and die. That bike appears to have the clutch on the shifter.
/autism
