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>Previously on /dbt/
>>15454828
>>15457401
>tfw no Beta 300RR
>>15457401
They coulda picked a better racer
>>15454828
I had a weird dream dbt.
>Be dbt meet
Meet has american, strayan and yuro >anons
>Camp fire drinking and having fuck with anons
>braid, drop anon, mv anon, kkk, wranon etc
>sudenly im in a log cabin
>dont really remember how i got there but its still at the meet
>kkks is there
>pin him down and stick my dick inside him
>kkk is screaming
>keep pounding him
>cum really hard
>kkks is in the floor crying
>go out side
>everybody is chearing
>braid and other anons go in for a second round
>wake up
reminder that honda a shit
transmission rekt, bike impounded
alan vega dead, no money
this day sucks
>>15457401
>>15457410
Agreed. Rossi hasn't won a championship since 2009, and he will not be winning any more.
WASHED UP
>>15457418
>8th (eighth) place
>>15457419
>alan vega dead
never made any good music anyway. no one cares.
CHEAAAAAAH
>>15457423
I don't get what you're trying to say desu
>>15457418
You misspelled suzuki ;)
>>15457416
ur gayer than that furfaggot
So I'm looking for a bike that isn't a 250 that I can daily. I have not that much money. Should I jew this guy and offer $1000 cash today?
>track bike, would need to rewire lights
>mapped for fucking avgas
>otherwise looks real nice
Saw a chick in ATGATT riding a 690 Duke today.
>>15457421
Yet you cant ride for shit, poorfag, dont have a video game and is nobike
OUTLAW
U
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>>15457432
>suzuki a shit
at least their bikes are cheap
>>15457436
>forgot link
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/mcy/5680301069.html
>>15457438
>implying that's not a man
>>15457438
I saw ur mum squiding and riding my dick today today, fagget!
>>15457450
That's a girl, you can see it from the body position.
>>15457444
>Poorfag
>>15457438
yet you didnt ride her down and mount her. shame.
>>15457438
that's a 390 m8
>>15457443
who else /outlaw/
fuck 12
>>15457459
>overpaying for even shittier bikes like honduhs
>>15457455
How is it different?
>>15457477
ah, yeah I guess you're right
I don't see too many KTM's around so I'm not very familiar with them.
>>15457480
only at like 3am when I'm playing pokemon go.
>>15457480
BRETHREN
>>15457482
>Buying a honda ever!
Suzukicucks ayy lmao!
>>15457450
nah, it was a chick
>>15457480
Rossi poster is wr
>>15457509
I would never do such thing. Honda a shit after all.
>>15457499
>not chained to bike rack
nigga you had one job.
>>15457516
no me
>>15457523
>Damage control
Suzukicucks!!
>>15457486
Sitting straight, straight back. Men tent to hunch over more.
Also the shoulders are pretty small
>>15457532
hey m8 stop trying to be rossiposter because I know you aren't
>>15457390
wutwut?
>>15457378
I hope not.
>>15457373
Yea, looking for few plastic pieces before it's back go decent shape.
>>15457349
Didn't bother changing it, sorry.
>>15457554
He prolly thought you were r1guy
>>15457574
no I didn't
>>15457438
Did you say hi?
>>15457551
Today my 72 year old grandmother wanted to hear my bike run. Turned the motor on, she went "That's it?!". Fuck you grandma, technology has progressed since grandpas 125cc single cilinder 2smoker straightpipe bike.
>>15457585
nope, didn't really have a chance to
>>15457605
>Ninja 250
>>15457605
>Not getting SC project on your bike
It's as you don't enjoy glorious noises.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3WdxhXlLpc
Family photos?
Just got the Bolt yesterday
>>15457623
Hornet 900, stock cans tho
>>15457419
>transmission rekt, bike impounded
What did you do
>>15457635
This plus a KDX200
>>15457635
your bikes are basicly this.
>>15457516
wr is CTA
>>15457666
where's the pics of your bikes, Satan?
>>15457666
I want to poz all their neg holes
>>15457665
Does your wife have an extensive shoe collection?
>>15457678
>>15457707
Kinda, not as bad as it could be.
>>15457434
true, I would never fuck KKK
>>15457713
Cool pigfat shit bro.
Hey guys are Victory/Indian motorcycles any good? How do they stack up in terms of value, quality, reliability?
I'm a new hasbike but fixing up the bike I bought is taking much longer than I thought and I'd like to get riding before winter comes. I like the Indian Scout, but should I just go to a normal learning bike like a nigga 250?
![7MuAjA6[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/lwEmRss.jpg "7MuAjA6[1].jpg")
operation TOO MANY STICKIES begins now
>>15457713
Honda Bros?
![6hIxWCF[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/SaTMMZG.jpg "6hIxWCF[1].jpg")
>>15457793
>>15457801
6 hunnit lives after all
![2iaH8bD[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/aL1COkH.jpg "2iaH8bD[1].jpg")
>>15457804
>>15457793
>>15457804
can't tell whats gayer, those stickers or your chicken strips.
>>15457499
![Sc1RHK1[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/cNUiZMO.jpg "Sc1RHK1[1].jpg")
>>15457809
spam concluded
please look at my sticker-coated shitbox
>>15457813
probably the stickers
it's a fucking commuter bike which i (surprise!) commute on, but i'm taking it to the track week after next so maybe they'll be burned off then
they're shitty chink tires though so i might replace them beforehand
>>15457809
>supermeme
Too far
>>15457827
i'm just trying to put every sticker i have on it
>>15457818
>Jake the autism snake
>not literally anyone else who is actually decent to watch
C'mon man
>>15457818
>Jake the faggot
aaaaaand you ruined it
>>15457841
>>15457846
see
>>15457831
seemed pretty cool while i was there. he arrived on the grom, glad my little shitbike didn't get left behind.
still gotta put on inferno cop and a bunch of other shit
>>15457855
Watch C2W or fooligan
>>15457870
why would anyone ever watch C2W
fooligan is cool tho
>>15457870
>Watch C2W video yesterday because bored
>3 minutes in he hasn't even sat on the bike yet, just dubstep with specs and panning shots
Why would you want to watch that?
>>15457846
This
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmDO_Y9D-LU
>just don't crash bro
>>15457914
Bike is upside down! Also
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlOilAyS_to
>>15457914
>>15457968
Stop
>>15457976
>>15457790
All my riding buddies with victory have never complained about them and I've ride the fuck outta my indian. No issues at all so far man.
>>15457995
Impulse tt is cool as fuck
That's just like, my opinion, man
>>15457968
>58:26
>tons of rocks in the line I wanted to take
>>15458004
I sat on one. It was def a unique bike. Wouldn't mind having one after I can take it out for longer periods of time
>>15457405
How you liking your 2-stroke btw?
Easier or harder to ride than your 4-strokes?
>>15457436
NO!
It will cost far more than it's worth to un-trackify a track bike, and it will never be the same again
>>15458034
>>15457445
lol he even said it in his CL ad
>>15458016
Yeah I got to ride one, it was pretty neat.
Shit range though, I couldn't make it work
>>15457438
>she didn't even touch your DRZ
>>15457908
>came across some video on youtube of a motocop motovlogger
>first 10 minutes of the video are him washing his bike without even talking
>>15458045
Hands off, bitch.
>>15457436
>not that much money
>wants to try to untrack a track bike, to daily
pick only one
and then go pick a bike that you can actually ride on the street, never buy 'just needs' bikes
>>15457968
>all those cantturns running wide
lmao
>>15457429
Get out, BakerxDerek
>>15457968
>happily watching guys running wide and bumping into cars
>mfw suddenly a clip which is clearly fatal
>>15458195
no shit, any time i see one of those big flatbeds I know it's going to be bad.
>>15458195
This, lowsides, target fixation and low speed drops are funny. A car turning left in front of you is not.
>>15458045
It's a DR650 bruh
>>15458211
My bad homie. I think they use the same headlight/shroud and possibly fender too.
She probably wasn't into you because your bike is air cooled. Too bad m8.
>>15457968
alot of these have people have the bike slide out from beneath them while pulling out, are they giving it too much gas? I can see that a fair number are on wet/icy roads, but alot of them aren't.
>>15458233
Ice is nearly impossible to ride on a bike because you have to steer to maintain balance. Rain is usually braking/accelerating/cornering too hard if it slides out from under you. What would be a little skid or wheel hop in a car is falling down on a bike.
>>15458233
It's a combination of a lot of things that can be summed up as "new riders" It could be a wet/icy road like you said, could be to much throttle, could be another road hazard (rocks/gravel) could be a strong gust of wind or passing car. An experienced rider knows how to roll with it and handle stuff like that, a new rider panics and gives it more gas or more brake and makes it worse.
>looking at oversized tanks
>half of the additional volume is lower than the fuel pickup/petcock/float-bowl or on the other side of the frame so that it can't ever reach there.
>just extra fuel weight sloshing around that can't be used
I wonder how much extra fuel volume is actually usable.
>>15458257
>strong gust of wind
kek are you cruzinmoto?
>>15458221
yeah, no worries
pretty much all dual sport bikes look the same if all you can see is a piece of the headlight shroud and front fender
>She probably wasn't into you because your bike is air cooled. Too bad m8.
Who knows, we didn't even interact with each other. I passed her then got stuck in traffic and she passed me, and then we both got on the freeway and got swallowed by traffic and I lost her.
Some old granny working the register at the convenience store said my helmet cam was really cool at least, and I talked to a pretty cool guy who was riding a Buell Blast with his girlfriend on the back for a bit. And then some old timer who claimed to be a motorcycle mechanic back in the day talked my ear off for about 30 minutes.....
>>15458266
I often wonder about that when I see those kind of tanks. Why?
>>15458233
Sand / fine gravel on the road can easily lay a bike down like that if you don't notice it.
>>15458274
Wind is no joke, m8.
>>15458274
No, but when turning onto a street at low speed a strong gust of wind could unbalance you. Its easy to deal with but it could fuck up an inexperienced rider. Did you even read my post?
>>15458277
>>She probably wasn't into you because your bike is air cooled. Too bad m8.
>Who knows, we didn't even interact with each other. I passed her then got stuck in traffic and she passed me, and then we both got on the freeway and got swallowed by traffic and I lost her.
It was just bants mate I didn't really think your bike had anything to do with it and assumed you didn't even interact with her at all.
>>15458266
What tanks are you looking at and for what bike?
>>15457968
does no one in Asia strap their helmets on? half of their shit ends with a rolling helmet.
>>15458289
I think it's a marketing ploy so they can claim a large volume of fuel can be held in the tank. I think to have it actually work it would need 2 fuel pickups and a pump to push the fuel up to the level of the carb.
So maybe it's just my experience but has anyone else noticed that the only type of bike universally liked by motorcyclists are dual sports? No matter what someone rides, cruiser, sportbike, touring, vintage, dirtbikes, they all like or at worst are neutral about dual sports. And yet every single person who doesn't ride motorcycles looks down on dual sports for some reason.
>>15458323
I have a buddy that lived in Angola for a while (he works for Haliburton) and he told me that most of the locals there just put their arm through the chin strap of their helmets and ride around with the helmet hanging off their arm. Apparently they have a helmet law that requires them to "wear" a helmet but doesn't specify that it must be worn on their head so they can pretty much just hang it off their body anywhere and be in compliance with the law. He asked why they did that instead of just putting the helmets on their head and was told that the only helmets that they could afford on 3rd world shanty town tier wages were so shitty and uncomfortable that no one wants to keep it on their head for very long.
>>15458356
Eh, I've never had anyone show any hate towards my dual sport bike, but I also don't engage in hooligan activities or ride in big groups.
>>15457995
Good to hear, I've got the biggest boner for the Indian Scout right now. All I have to do is talk myself into it.
>>15458314
Been looking at them (just considering all the options) for the DRZ and EXC. The Acerbis tanks specifically look like the worst offenders.
In pic related:
The tank sits on top of/around the piece of frame where the green line is. The fuel pickup is on the left side so anything below the lowest point of that (the blue line drawn there straight across for reference) on the right side can't be used at all without leaning the bike way to the left and/or sloshing it over. Even with the stock tank there's a lot of fuel that goes unused, but with a tank that size it has to be a huge amount.
The carb and fuel pickup are about the level of the red line here. Since it is gravity fed, there's no way to get the fuel below the carb to actually go into the fuel system so anything below that line is useless. Also notice how the tank goes up a little bit there and dips back down at the front. Even if the fuel was pumped up into the carb the fuel directly under the motorex sticker below the red line couldn't make it to the fuel pickup.
>>15458356
Some sportbike/cruiser posters talk shit about how they're not "real bikes" but I assume they're nobikes offline.
>>15458432
>leave house at 7 pm
>bike warms up to hot
>stays there until i get home at 9pm
y u do this
>>15458465
>>15458432
not sure why i quoted you tbqhfam
>>15458432
wow, that is pretty bad.
I've got an Acerbis 5.3gal tank on my DR650 but it's laid out so you can get pretty much all the fuel out of it during normal operation.
>>15457968
This is why I only ride fast at the track, even if you fuck up, its usually no big deal.
>At track today
>Go for a pass on a ZX-6 ahead of me
>late on the pass because the ZX-6 is only slightly slower on top end than my RC 51
>too fast and not in position for corner (star in shitty ms paint photo)
>Should have braked hard, downshifted, and tried to lean in more
>Lock up and try to slow the bike for imminent grass
>Dump it in the grass at 50 mph, no injuries to me and only broke the foot peg off the left side
I'd probably have been dead if this was on the street
>>15458486
>I'd probably have been dead if this was on the street
That's why the adrenaline is so much purer on the street
>>15458486
>I'd probably have been dead if this was on the street
depends on your surrounding really. Some people ride straight off into someone's yard or an empty field just fine. Some people ride off a cliff and it's game over
>>15458498
Also
>$200+ to ride in circles for a day when I can just as easily ride miles upon miles of fresh touge for free
I'd rather be dead
>tfw go to eastern WA to ride because nice weather
>get caught in a fucking deluge
watched the stream rise 6" and wondered if i was gonna have to bail out of there
>>15458530
do you ride alone?
>>15458204
Most of them happen too fast to react but a few of those guys had the time to stop it by using their horn.
>>15458542
if everyone else is too busy or poor to tag along yeah
Loving the busa, other than it's a Suzuki. No regerts heah
>>15458553
>mfw a guy rev bombs instead of using his horn
>loses control when suddenly needs to engage his clutch
>>15458563
>bought a Busa
It was nice knowing you.
>>15458524
>just as easily
have fun with traffic, dirty roads, animals, guardrails, cops, etc.
>>15458597
>being scared
Shouldn't even be on a bike fag
>>15458609
this
Stay the fuck home if you're worried about all that shit.
>>15458597
see >>15458498
>That's why the adrenaline is so much purer on the street
>>15458595
>mfw I rev bomb instead of using my horn at every opportunity
>almost get into a wreck because of it like 10% of the time
It's safer to use your horn tbqh but it's nowhere near as fun as rev bombing
>>15458620
>tfw horn is missing button
>have to mash finger on the plate the button should rest on
By the time i blow the horn the point became moot.
>tfw you accidentally tootle your horn and people look at you
>>15458609
>>15458613
First off, I said I only ride fast on the track, not that I don't ride only on a track.
Clearly you don't know anything about actually riding at the limit, having random shit on the road doesn't make it more X-TREME XDXD
>>15458649
>tfw it happens a lot
>>>/wsg/1177164
>>15458659
>Clearly you don't know anything about actually riding at the limit
Correct, i usually ride above the limit. Some times to save my own life. You don't go less than 70 on I-95.
>>15458668
For anyone about to reply this is a joke
>>15458659
>>15458668
>mfw limit is 55
>mfw suggested is 25
>mfw go 60
>>15458676
>infiniti G-35 actively trying to kill you because Guido.
>implying going slow will help you
The only joke was that he can't reach 130 mph.
I'm 90% set on a striple. How much more of a bad idea would the speed be over the street as a first bike? I'm gonna fuck up on either, and speeds are cheaper and more plentiful in my area for whatever reason
>>15458697
>only 130
>no liter no peter
It's like all these fags on 600cc bikes want to get run over and die.
>>15458697
the only reason I want a faster bike is because of faggots in G-35s
Bought this yesterday for 900.
How bad did I do?
>1981 Kawasaki KDX 250 2 Stroke.
>>15458729
yes get the speed triple. It's the safer option as I was explaining here >>15458730
eggcellent tire wear.....that said the kick stand scraped with I've never done, started riding more supermoto and it stopped...I need a sumo again ;_;
>>15458734
you probably could have gotten a newer KDX200 for that price.
>>15458746
For 900 Dollars? Where?
>>15458741
what pressure do you use?
Street or track?
>>15458754
32 psi
>>15458750
just searched "KDX" on my local CL and found:
>94 KDX 250 for $450
>04 KDX 200 for $1100
>83 KDX 200 for $800
All are listing price. I assume you could bargain about 20% lower.
>>15458741
That doesn't make sense.
>>15458780
I did, actually. My "Area" is Atlanta, GA, and people are mostly dumping Chinese bikes at that cost.
what's the difference between the speed triple, street triple, and the types of each?
>>15458785
Well obviously the Speed has a fairing, or was it the other way around...
>>15458777
That's the empty07 innit?
>>15458785
All you need to know is the Daytona is better than both.
>>15458785
displacement
colors
>>15458785
>speed triple
>bigger engine
>SS swing arm
>>15458799
yes.
>>15458697
He's talking about riding at the limit of what the bike is capable of, not the speed limit.
>>15458818
Do you never have to use straight roads at all? I ride mostly twisty backroads and still manage to wear through the center of my tire before the sides.
>guess I need to git gud
>>15458844
>still manage to wear through the center of my tire before the sides.
This happens to ALL street bikes. I sell my old tires to track day guys for $10 per tire.
>>15458844
at home its pretty much straight roads to and from work, i had a flat spot and got rid of it at the /o/ meet yesterday.
>>15457968
Ok, I watched 45 minutes of it, I can't watch anymore. The small, silly accidents are one thing but seeing that many people getting seriously injured or killed on motorcycles is just too much.
>be me
>out riding with grill
>at local bike hangout
>chill for a bit
>start gearing up to leave
>harley guy looks me up n down
>.....
>ask why I'm wearing so much gear
I didn't even know how to respond to him dbt. What the actual fuck
>>15458874
Just laugh at him.
>>15458874
Why are you putting on a goddamn space suit to ride bro?
>>15458884
because I ride a rocket not a tractor, you don't see astronauts strapping on assless chaps when they ride rockets do you?
>>15458884
It wasn't like I had a leather tracksuit lol.
Summer jacket, gloves, pants, cute boots and fullface.
>>15458874
Haha god I hate the "lets shit on whatever I don't ride or who doesn't dress like me" mentality so many riders have. I know a lot of the time it's just banter but it's still annoying as fuck and unoriginal.
>>15457968
I watched all of these over the last few days. Russians sure drive crazy. And say "bylat" a lot.
>>15458874
>brb goin to the store
>jut let me first put on my baselayers, riding socks, knee pads, spine protector, rain liners, leathers, boots, gloves, helmet
>shit forgot my ear plugs
>remove gloves, helmet
>insert ear plugs. Put helmet and gloves back on
>ride across the street to store
>walk around in your fucking Rossi halloween costume
>ride back home
>undress and eat your tendies
>>15458901
I wasn't shitting in anyone. Just thought it was funny how he was giving us awkward looks for caring about out will being lol.
>>15458917
T. Hanks harley rider
>>15458896
>you don't see astronauts strapping on assless chaps when they ride rockets do you?
Oh they will now ;)
>>15458900
>changing pants and boots
That's the part where most people will find it weird.
>>15458944
personally i think wearing riding boots/regular boots isn't that big of a deal
even harley riders typically wear boots
>>15458944
But these pants and boots are so damn comfy
>>15458951
funny enough, I see more bmw (on the full dresser models) squid than anyone else.
>>15458951
yes but if you're changing in and out of your boots from normal shoes as you ride and make stops it surely stands out. Same if you're changing pants.
>>15458969
I don't see many BMW touring bike riders around here, but goldwingfags are always in shorts and a T-shirt.
>>15458933
They really do need more women, minority, and LGBTQ astronauts.
I attempted to cut down 2 trees today. The gas chainsaw wouldn't start though and after tearing it apart I *think* the fuel line is clogged? Now my hands smell of gasoline and I curse poulan for their whole integrated tank/chassi bullshit. Found an old electric chainsaw in the shop however and it started right up. Thunderstorm and darkness means lumberjacking will wait for tomorrow.
I'm not sure how much of a pain in the ass 2-stroke bikes are with their issues but I'm appreciating electric and 4-stroke right now.
Do you think Zero or any of the other e-bike makers are going to ever put out bikes that can compete cost and range wise with the big 4's commuter bikes?
>>15458979
That's because a goldwing is essentially a car
>>15458999
>Do you think Zero or any of the other e-bike makers are going to ever put out bikes that can compete cost and range wise with the big 4's commuter bikes?
seems like things are headed that way.
>>15458866
>buying the chicken strips of another rider
Absolutely disgusting.
fuckin gopro software is shit, i can't get it to open to make any more webm's.
i rode to the Back of the Dragon last Monday, holy shit it was so worth it, except the asshole tower a camper crossing the double yellow. fuck that guy.
This pic was taken in Mingo County, WV. Absolutely shit people living there, but jesus chris they have the best views from the trailers.
also, reminder that SAM is next weekend!
>>15458866
but see here >>15458741 he's got more wear off to the side than the center.
THE NEXT LEVEL OF DARKNESS
>>15458999
>bikes that can compete
Probably. But if the Japs have half a brain they'll jump into the Electric bike market as soon as the bikes become viable. Zero will have a good head start though.
>>15459023
this place is the only real photo op on the BotD, a beautiful place called Thompson Valley.
>>15459023
Want to meet up and ride a little bit this week?
>>15457401
I have a '75 Honda CB125 that needs a carb.
I can find a dirtied up OEM carb for $70, or a chinese brand remake for ~$20.
Alternatively I can buy a oem carb for a XL 125 for the same price, but the outlet port is 26mm over 22mm.
What are your experiences with chinese carbs? How will the 26mm carb affect the bike?
>>15459018
I hope so. So far all the wrenching on my little 250 has been within my level to do on my own. Things like adjusting the valves or messing with the guts kinda scares me but I'll try to tackle them when the time approaches.
That said, I like the idea of a bike where the extent of normal servicing is lubing the chain and checking the tires/brakes.
I'm surprised Zero hasn't developed a faired bike, wouldn't the aerodynamics help them get better highway efficiency numbers?
>>15458871
There's quite a few crazy ones. 1:17:27 is insane.
>>15459060
2010-2013 are somewhat faired but not in the aerodynamic fashion that sport bikes are
>>15459032
The MT-10 looks like you are angrily butt-fucking an autobot while it is mildly enjoying it.
>>15459044
the route connects 2 towns, Tazelwell and Marion. Didn't stop in Tazewell, but stopped in Marion for a break and to hit PokeStops, definitely a neat little town, and very bike friendly
does anyone have experience with a motorized bicycle?
is it worth it for more than a minute
>>15459056
where you at? I live in Martin county, KY, i don't work thrusday
>>15459080
has your license been revoked? are you barred from plated motor vehicles?
no?
then its trash
>>15459032
>more expensive than a superbike
who in their right mind would buy the meme supreme?
>>15458784
I have an air cooled powervalved kdx200 that I got for $700. It's a fucking blast to ride, more reliable than the KX bikes; but finding parts like seals and wear items is getting to be a bitch. I'll probably upgrade to a liquid cooled one over the winter.
>>15459058
I bought a chinese carb for my weed eater for $9, it runs like new now. Not sure I'd trust one for a motorcycle but for $20 it might be worth a shot.
>>15459086
I live near Lexington. It's a few hours away but we could meet halfway. I just want to get a little bit of experience riding a little further from home.
What's your email?
https://youtu.be/fMfFAxHI7Qs
>Jarvis goes from 4th place to 16 minutes in 1st
>in one day
Why do other riders even bother competing?
>>15458649
>some kids waving at me
>accidentally hit the starter instead
>>15459023
I might not be going to SAM, bike is new this summer and i'm still not confident enough to do a 600 mile day there and back.
What's a good site to do a VIN check?
>tfw wide chicken strips on right side of tire
I live on a Nascar track.
>>15459019
>harley or nobike detected
This is a common practice within the sportbike community, nerd.
How often do you guys go out and ride for fun?
I live in LA and there's nowhere to ride but in traffic.
>>15459023
fuck I wish I could make it to SAM, what weekend are you doing? This weekend? or the last weekend of the month?
>>15459150
Every day
>>15459138
there's a thread here for it. I think there's also a resource from some national insurance fraud organization that lets you search vins, but doesn't provide as much information for free
>>15459154
the last weekend, 29-31
>>15459137
what bike? and what better way to get acquainted with it?
>>15459154
>losing time on corner exit
ONCE THE THROTTLE IS CRACKED OPEN IT IS ROLLED ON CONTINUOUSLY AND EVENLY THROUGH THE REST OF THE CORNER
>>15459149
>playing the nobike card
Takes one to know one ; - D
>>15459150
Can't you go up mulhullond or the PCH or something? There have to be good riding roads around LA
>>15459150
Literally every day I can. Unless it's pissing rain I'm out riding.
You're in LA, there's literally no reason you can't go out for some comfy night rides or hit the canyons. I'd kill to have the roads you guys do.
>>15458649
>working on bike in driveway
>accidentally tootle horn
>a few moments later the neighbor pokes his head out their front door and looks around wondering where the strange noise came from
>he looks directly at me, we make eye contact
>I shrug my shoulders and act like I have no idea, then go back to wrenching
I hate awkward neighbor moments
Are there boots that are equally well suited to be worn on motorcycle and in the gym for lifting?
Something like converse chuck taylors but with more steel in them.
>>15459150
>I live in LA and there's nowhere to ride but in traffic.
are you kidding dude?
Mulholland
Angeles Forest
the coast
>>15459238
And when I say boots I really mean shoes.
>>15459238
is it that hard to put an extra pair of shoes in your back pack?
>>15459238
what the fuck
>>15459245
Very
>>15458874
>Ride Sportster
>Wear full leather jacket in Louisiana
>DD Sportster
>Other Harley owners think it is funny that I wear a full face helmet and jacket.
Don't worry about Harley owners. They are some of the most pathetic people you will ever meet. They all want so desperately to look like they are some outlaw biker.
>>15459238
Flip flops are equally well suited for both
>>15459254
But >>15458874 anon is a Harley owner as well.
I think he got himself in a very awkward position.
There are many subgroups among motorcyclists and neither harleyfags nor attgattfags will really accept him.
He has to ride alone among us. A lone wolf. Sad rider.
>>15459264
I'm considering alpinestar advocate but not sure if this model will look good on my style of bike, you usually see them on sportbikes while mine is a kind of an enduro.
>>15459246
Is it really such an unpopular demand?
>>15459266
Keyboard Warriors MC always trying to wage war against Sad Riders. How do we retaliate?
>>15458818
I was riding one of them around all day yesterday, must say i still don't like the thing.
Top heavy, shit suspension, shit brakes, no top end power and i just can't get over how bad the design on that seat is and there isnt really room for an aftermarket one with how high you sit on that bike with the stock seat.
>>15459276
Have you looked at Icon's footwear?
http://www.rideicon.com/products/?productGroupId=73471
Or Spidi?
http://www.xpdboots.com/product/x-zero-r
>>15459080
I have a 750W electric bicycle
>>15459266
I'm not a harley rider though. Never said I was
>>15458734
Fuck tag>>15459080
I have lots of experience with factory built mopeds, not tweaker bikes.
>at bike night
>people talking about some groups giving them shit/threatening them for making t-shirts for their riding groups
>guy in leather vest they're talking to says "They're a 99% organization. They can't tell you to do shit. You can make whatever gear you want as long as you don't put MC on it."
>grandpa tells me motorcycle gang members shoot people for looking at them wrong
So motorcycle clubs/gangs actually exist and attempt to assert dominance?
>tfw my favorite place to be
>>15459283
We don't, we just step away from our keyboards and go on a solo ride to put everything back into perspective.
I'm interested in buying a bike. It would be not just my first bike but also my first vehicle at all.
I know pretty much nothing about bikes so I figured I would ask here. What is a good recommendation for a COMPLETE newbie?
I HUGELY prefer the western style bikes aesthetic over the eastern ones but that is just a matter of taste. If an eastern bike is the best suit for me then I'll get over it.
Price is a bit of an issue as well but safety and ease of learning is the top.
>>15459307
Jah,
Tend to be more of an issue if you and your group ride cruisers.
>>15459324
so are you saying you want a euro bike or western as in a harley?
>>15459324
okay...
Where the fuck do you live
What the fuck is your budget
how accident prone are you
do you have a sister
