[ D a i l y No B i k e T h r e a d ] - /dnbt/
What 98% of people here actually ride edition
>Motorcycle shitposting
>Motorcycle brand superiority
>Motorcycle advice from people that have never ridden
>Motorcycle Questions answered with a side of autism
>Motorcycle Pictures and Webms
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Pastebin:
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Are you new to bikes? Have a read:
>>10361928
>Boring webbms with sound:
>>>/wsg/795151
>Previously on dbt
>>14092036
GS500 BEST BUDGET BEGINNER BIKE
>>14092594
I agree
>>14092594
>paying more for registration
>>14092599
Yeah, always rego bikes for solo seat only yo!
it's heaps cheaper
What's the Geo Metro of motorcycles?
>shitty but durable
>weak yet reliable engine
>absolute bottom of the barrel prices
>will outlive you
rate my bike dbt
>>14092610
GS500 best budget commuter bike
>>14092594
>none for sale near me
Fuck my life. I really want one as my first bike.
My only options are:
>used Kawasaki Vulcans ranging from $1700 to $2500
>450-500cc racing dirt bikes + $300 conversion kit to make it street legal
>125cc Chinese-made scooters, for some reason they're fucking everywhere around here
>Grom
I'll either just kill myself, move to a warm coastal city, or buy a Vulcan.
>>14092623
You don't choose the cruiser. It chooses you,
man.
>>14092623
Vulcans are pretty good bikes for the price, and nobike normies will think you ride an expensive Harley.
Ride one and see for yourself.
>>14092626
Your valves are fucked.
>>14092610
wr 125
>>14092633
Careful there, you nearly did 60km/h for like a full 5 seconds.
How did you control all that power on public streets?
>>14092633
You are a fucking maniac mate, one day you are going to crash and kill some poor old lady with reckless behaviour like that.
>>14092638
>>14092636
you don't control the WR 125, it controls you.
As soon as you get on it, you are one with the bike.
There's no place for mistakes when riding such a beast!
>>14092594
No, 333.jpg is best
>>14092641
>bullying refuge's in their new car that merkel gave them.
https://eastky.craigslist.org/mcy/5367312206.html
Cop or not
>>14092628
P-Twin cruiser, could it get much worse?
>>14092646
yeah I'm a pretty rebellious dude
>>14092648
My mind is telling me no, but my body
My body is telling me yes
>>14092641
Oh wow i had no idea the engine in the WR was so powerful it causes the bike to sway side to side like that, how much upper body strength is required to keep it level during normal riding?
You must be buff your videos are normally smooth.
Post 6 pack.
>>14092632
Elaborate
>>14092657
Take off the valve cover and meditate on their clearance until enlightenment.
>>14092651
glad to see I'm not the only one who slaloms road markings
>>14092658
You need to use a tuning bell to find the correct frequency first you moron.
>>14092656
yeah man, as I already said before, it's all armor and muscle
>>14092660
it's great fun
>>14092651
wranon can you do dotted lines at 100kmh?
that bikes tiny you should be able to
>>14092663
The true sound of Tao is silence.
You don't need match frequency to have harmony.
>>14092658
How did you get from flooded engine backfired to valves are fucked, then clearance is fucked?
>>14092665
to do that I would have to reach 100 km/h first lel
the engine is tiny, but the bike itself is a big one.
>for you
>>14092668
Yes, check clearances.
FUCKING CAGERS GOD DAMN HOLY SHIT I ALMOST DIED LOOK AT THIS FAG ACTING LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED?!
ROAD RAGE 2015 COMPILATION ANGRY BIKER ALMOST GETS KILLED BY MANIAC
>>14092670
Well a DRZ125 weighs 74kg and has about the same top speed, by dbt logic that wr125 should do 137km/h with a full tank of fuel. probably like 220kmh once we add your weight.
>>14092679
wow you are lucky to be alive, i would have followed them home and poisoned their cat/dog if i were you.
>>14092681
>more weight = more speed
seems reasonable
peep peep scooter that can barely break 130 kph on a wind free day
>haven't ridden in months
>flying home for Christmas
>borrowing friends FZ09 with 310 miles
The excitement is real
>>14092690
Don't get your hopes up, the suspension is horrific
>>14092695
This was my previous bike. The difference in riding position alone is immeasurably more comfortable
>>14092676
I just realized that I was holding the compression release lever, which means that when the spark dried it ignited the gas in the cylinder, but there was no compression resulting in just noise
Thanks for your reddit answer anyway
Is it normal that float needles gets stuck/damaged if you go 200km/h on a somewhat bumpy road?
Happened to my 2 carbs on the left, 2 right ones are fine.
Or should this not happen? I mean carbed dirtbikes deal with far heavier vibrations and bumps
>>14092698
So you had an open valve.
Thanks for being a stupid cunt, learn how to start your bike properly ya fuckwit.
>>14092700
kek it was written in the first post you illiterate asperger
>>14092690
I rode an MT07 today, they almost feel like a motard to ride.
>>14092594
has anyone owned a GSX250? suzuki across in other names. Thinking of picking one up
>>14092701
Get one, anon!
They're less than $3k brand spankin' new.
My local Honda dealer will let you drive out on one with zero miles for as little as $2500 if you got cash.
/dbt/ told me not to get one as my first bike but honestly I love it. It has saved me a ton of money by being my DD to and from community college. The road from my house to there varies from 35 MPH to 55 MPH as far as speed limits, so I don't really need anything faster since I only drive the limit anyway.
I also use it to go to and from the auto parts store when I'm working on my car.
>>14092708
neat but parts are hard to find
>>14092715
How many people understand that a Honda grom is a Motard version of a 9 year olds practice bike?
>>14092723
It's just a 3/4ths scale streetfighter, dude.
It has a purpose that it serves very well. The build is exceedingly durable and the stock engine is great for what it is.
>>14092726
But it is literally a motardified crf110 was my point.
May as well get a crf230 and put road tyres on it, just as cheap and reliable only it will do over 100km/h.
>>14092746
They would be a fun shits and giggles bike nothing more though.
After 3 rides you would be bored of it wishing you got a bigger bike and honda sells many that are bigger for the same price as a grom is new.
>>14092733
>just as cheap and reliable only it will do over 100km/h.
Groms can hit 115 km/h stock.
>>14092687
>R 6
>only 6 fuckin cc
eurocuck bike confirmed lmao
>>14092715
You will come to respect our negative opinion of your choice.
>>14092750
no anon. they cant.
>>14092756
>>14092749
well what if im just looking for something to put around town in the middle of the night and dont need to go 150mph? What if Im not really into motorcycles but dont want to put miles on my car and blow all my cash filling my car up just to cruise around? What if a scooter would be perfect for me but I dont want to be a scooter fag? Would a grom be ok then, faggot? Do I get your approval now, faggot? Faggot.
>>14092749
Is that why I've put over 20k miles on mine and still love it?
I'm even sliding around on it in the winter because it's that good.
>>14092756
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lR5r5xOf0s
Yes, they can.
>>14092764
Thats not a stock grom negro.
>>14092756
not him but actually groms can easily exceed 70 mph even without chimera intake installed
>>14092756
They will if you're not a fat arse like yourself m8
>>14092761
>>14092772
>>14092775
Honda says they cant do 65mph+ but I have yet to see anyone actually do it. Pretty much every review of the bike shows a max speed between 50-55.
>>14092762
Then the world where you still wish you got a gs500 could be one we live in one day.
Could not, too.
Get a 450 thumper. They're really fun.
>>14092777
>carbed bike
get the fuck out faggot.
>>14092778
thanks for the tip anon, I really want one.
>>14092749
>>14092733
Why do you care about what other people like?
If his bike suits his needs and he enjoys riding it, why would he need to go out and get a different bike?
Just because you don't like something doesn't mean someone else can't like it either.
>>14092782
He never even said he wanted a grom someone else suggested he get a grom and i told them that is a silly suggestion considering the other bikes honda has on offer in that price range.
>>14092762
Where is your passion? Don't fucking post here if you don't care about bikes you stupid fuck.
I have to drive on pic related before getting to a 2 lane highway where the speed limit is 55 MPH.
What bike would you recommend me? I have $4500 to spend.
>>14092723
No, it's a middle aged man starters bike.
>>14092788
CBR 250
t. not poland anon
>>14092787
>muh passion
bread on bike or gtfo
>>14092789
No it is basic transport designed for the 3rd world markets
>>14092785
>He never even said he wanted a grom
Actually the guy posted a sadface drawing of a person riding a grom and titled the image "still no grom.png"
>>14092787
>hurrr why don't you feel the same way I do about bikes hurrrrrrrr
Shut up, you moronic mongolian.
>>14092778
Meant to reply to >>14092623
>>14092793
>amerika
>>14092795
My bad for believing the people in dbt should like motorcycles
My bad
>>14092800
No, we prefer cocks.
>>14092805
I don't uezs
>>14092800
>>14092806
sure m8, post webm of you getting pussy.
>>14092791
I was thinking between a WR250R or an XT250. Which one would be better? Is the WR worth the extra $1600 over the XT?
I'd probably be better suited with a dual sport instead of a crotch rocket, don't you think?
>>14092809
does this bitch count?
>>14092812
Dat's ur mum, fagget!
>>14092815
aw sheeeeeeeeiiiiiiit
>>14092788
I think a DR-Z400 or even a 650 would be great for that task.
The WRR, too. Basically any dial sport that can comfortably cruise at ~60mph
>>14092807
oh shit I know the people who built that bike
I bought my bike from them
>>14092720
how difficult? will I need to use wrecked bikes or can I buy them from a suzuki dealer at marked up prices
>>14092812
>tfw my dogs don't like to play tug anymore.
>>14092755
underrated post
>>14092828
feels bad
>tfw my dog is dead
>>14092690
Best baiku of 2015
>gs500 owners always on damage control
>tfw got recall for cb650f due to potentially bad starter relay
How does this shit even work? I never got a recall...
>tfw having to seriously take a shit
>>14092847
>;having to defecate
>i don't shit
>>14092840
Take it to a dealer and ask them for the recall work
>>14092847
Don't even take a shit if you don't have to.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8f_NQM32Zg
dayum
>>14092810
If you have $4500 to spend get something like a 2008 KTM690. if you want to spend less get an XR650L
>>14092919
>ktm
Just failed my A2 license test because my speed for the emergency stop was 1km/h too slow, all other maneuvers were flawless.
How's your day going /dbt/?
>>14092927
rip wr anon. deep down we all knew you can never do it right.
>>14092919
>KTM
>>14092924
you can find pictures like that of any brand of dirt bike, stop trying to act like performance bikes are not all built on a compromise of weight vs reliability.
>>14092937
>one image vs literally shit tons of searches and sources of KTM breaking in half
Tell me about the TU250X. Would you recommend it to a beginner?
What are some of the pros and cons?
>>14092924
>tfw KTM frames are so strong they break the tripple clamps instead of snapping the frame
>>14092937
>>14092942
>two different brands
>vs one brand
>>14092940
It's what they use on the MSF course so it's an easy bike to ride. Fuel injected single cylinder. Not much power.
>>14092940
worse than a wr 125/10
>>14092937
make collage of broken honda dirt bikes pls.
> think about maybe going out to ride despite headache
> check /dbt/ while phone is charging
> WR posting night riding webbums
Guess I have to go out now, no excuse.
pls gib new camera mount, I can't webm
>>14092943
It happens to all the brands that use alloy frames, why do you think KTM uses steel frames still?
To be hip?
Keep blaming KTM for people flat landing bikes at over 80km/h from 20+ft in the air though.
If you reply enough i will supply more examples than you gave of KTM's btw.
>>14092939
1 Series of KTM bikes from 2003 had triple clamp casting flaws which made them susceptible to cracking and snapping. Quite a few snapped but KTM did the recall and hasn't had any issues with that since then.
>>14092960
>>14092961
>ktm shills in full force
LMAOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>>14092940
Pros:
>High quality engine build
>Light weight
>Great MPGs
Cons:
>Slow
>Seat not as comfy as average street bike
>Frame is kinda flimsy compared to oher street bikes
Honestly, look into a GW250. It goes much faster and is more comfortable to ride for long periods of time. It's also around $500-$600 cheaper.
>>14092956
No lol, google it.
>>14092964
>The KTM 690 is the best bike available in this category
>"lol ktm a shit snap in half"
>that hasn't been an issue in over a decade.
>"ur just a SHILL"
>>14092959
should have weniger gedrunken, you mettmann
>>14092976
>that hasn't been an issue in over a decade.
proofs?
>>14092969
>>14092940
>paying $4k for a 250cc bike when you could get a used 650cc with <5k miles for the same price
I just don't understand the logic
>>14092788
acks
tee
six
hunnit
>>14092977
Hab nichtmal getrunken, sondern nur 2 Nächte je 5 Stunden geschlafen und den ganzen Tag am PC gesessen lel.
Putting on gear right now.
>>14092972
>it can be done for any company
>well, do it
>lol um...i-i cant lol
>>14092976
The lol unreliable ktm meme also comes from the 2004-2007 4 stroke engines being unreliable engines due to being the first real performance 4 strokes ktm attempted to make.
>>14092983
As I said here >>14092961 it was just a defect with 2003 models.
It's up to you to prove otherwise. Find a 2004+ KTM which snappen in half.
>>14092991
I literally am im just not making you a collage you spoiled brat.
It is a well known problem that is accepted by anyone who actually races dirt bikes which is why it is quite funny to see someone who has obviously never even ridden a bike before complain about it.
>>14092993
The engine they used in their enduros or the one they used in their MXers? The one in their enduros was quite reliable.
>>14092989
>uni
not one einziges mal
>really tempted to buy a project bike for over the winter
>something for 2-500$
Sell it or ride it on the spring
Don't REALLY have the money though
Should I?
>>14093001
confirmed KTM a shit.
anybody here has experience with retainers?
I can't make this piece of shit stick on, it just falls off.
>>14093005
How much work are you willing to put into it?
Are you able to get it for a decent enough price to at least make your money back?
How expensive will parts (and possibly tools) be?
>>14093003
> autobahnzufahrt
>>14093008
JBWeld it.
>>14093008
Put a little bit of cum on the plastic part and bite down. Should stick just fine.
>>14093008
squeeze in the metal clamps to hold it tighter. Or press it on pretty firmly to try to get a suction to hold it on.
>>14093007
KTM certainly are not the best bikes because that would be Honda but they are better than everything else when it comes to the not snapping in half department.
>>14093010
RIP drobanton
>>14093016
the CRF eat their valves in like 10 hours.
>>14093016
>KTM certainly are not the best bikes
Its well established that KTM is shit m8. Why are you arguing with yourself?
>been riding for 2 years
>still haven't had my first crash
I get nervous every time I ride, because it is bound to happen.
How can I overcome the anxiety? I drive the speed limit and stay a good distance away from other cars, and I'm constantly on the look out when turning into places or merging onto different roads.
Best bike to convert to a cafe racer?
>>14093024
wr 125
>>14093019
Who cares they are rebuilt every 10 hours.
>>14093020
No Suzuki is shit, KTM is top 3.
>>14093020
>Its well established that KTM is shit m8. Why are you arguing with yourself?
>>14093009
Spend 2-500
Whatever left goes into what's needed
Maybe $100 more
If I can find a bike that needs carb work or other minimal work
>tools
Not sure what specialty tools I would endnup needing
If I were to do it I would have to do it dirt cheap
Right now looking at an 85 xr600 (not sure if street legal but that's easy to find out)
Or an
86 vfr700
The vfr is cheaper yet needs carb work
The xr supposedly runs but smokes a bit on startup
>>14093027
>It's okay that I have to rebuild my bike every 10 hours because I expect to rebuild my bike every 10 hours.
>>14093029
>honda biker fell down
>proof ktm isnt shit
by chance, are you black?
>>14093024
anything old tiny and carbd
>>14093021
do some hektik skidz in a grass field, then yo ucan have your first crash someplace nice
>>14093040
this
>>14093035
Lol.... Every single race bike is rebuilt after 10-20 hours at most.
You have never even seen the inside of an engine have you?
>>14093036
>KTM was already ahead
>managed to take a lead of over 8 seconds above everyone, not just the rider that fell
>KTM won
Don't forget about hare scrambles where KTMs are the bike of choice for a majority of riders.
KTM is not only durable and reliable, but also very competitive.
>>14093021
where can i get that jacket
>>14093057
could it also have something to do with the races being held in countries that japanese markets dont have a massive share of?
you dont see a lot of euro cars in the japanese circuits.
>>14093055
>Every single race bike is rebuilt after 10-20 hours at most.
I'm not just talking about the racers though. Even with casual trail riding, the Hondas need new valves far before their competitors.
why are harley owners such cucks?
>>14093057
>KTMs are the bike of choice for a majority of riders
because they pay red bull to give them advantages
>>14093057
Toby Price also won the Finkle desert race this year on a KTM.
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiXHe5Qv6rQ
>>14093069
fuck off we're talking about bikes
>new tires arrived at bike shop today
>literally started pouring down rain 20 minutes after he called
why
what is a good dual sport that I can use for long highway trips and commuting to college?
THANKS DBT
>>14093081
because god hates you
>>14093088
dr650, xr650, klr650, drz400s
those are of course the poorfag options
>>14093088
>dual sport
>long highway rides
>commuting
You'd probably be better off with a street bike if that's what you're doing, but the KLR650 is probably your best DS option.
>>14093088
Dr650
Xr650l
Klr650
Tenere
Nx650
Vstrom>>14093091
>>14093094
>KLR650 is probably your best DS option
why better than dr/xr/xl/xt?
>>14093067
And how many Hondas have you owned to be able to make that comment?
In all seriousness all performance dirt bikes are unreliable money pits, that is not their appeal.
light bikes that handle well though, now they give dirt bike riders stiffies.
>>14093101
It has a bit of a windshield.
>>14093065
I'm even looking at races in the US and the podium finishers still seem to be KTM and Husqvarna (blue KTM).
>>14093088
>>14093100 and additionally F 650/Pegaso 650
>>14093101
Cheapest and most road oriented. Not the most reliable, but it's a nip dual sport so you don't have to worry too much
>>14093111
Husky is ktm only since last year IIRC
>>14093115
I'm looking at races from this year.
I did some research to see if newer KTMs were snapping as well. Found this: http://motocross.transworld.net/features/monday-kickstart-2011-monster-energy-mxon/13/
Took a closer look...
>aftermarket triple clamps
Sup guys
>>14093114
>Cheapest
that totally depends on where you live
>>14093111
>It has a bit of a windshield.
ok that's true, I forgot that
>>14093118
oh I assumed you were comparing different championships
>>14093126
Very true. If prefer the honda but I'm biased
>>14093088
AFRICA TWIN
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>>14093124
>>14093115
Funny thing is he is not even lying, the bikes are identical now.
I wonder why it snapped.
>>14093088
wr 125
>>14093138
well what reason would they have to develop two bikes
>>14093144
so people would buy one of each
>all these dirt bikes
>why no ducati?
>>14093138
don't they have slight differences in suspension?
>>14093144
They did when they bought Husaberg lol.
>>14093149
because ducati doesn't make dirt bikes
>>14093150
I think the subframes are slightly different. IIRC the Husqvarnas have a plastic composite subframe instead of metal.
>>14093153
I live in a city though.
Never even sat on a dirt bike
>>14093159
I would think dirt bikes are better for city riding than supersports.
Ever sat on a ducati?
>>14093149
>hnnnggggg
Cuz sometimes you just wanna go 200+ mph
>>14093149
I am confused...
I was fucking with the chain and sprockets they are so shiny now... Like brand new...
Feels good... If only i had my right hand.
>>14093162
Yep, sat on plenty of them.
Been thinking about adding a diavel to my collection
>>14093164
No stretched out grom?
>>14093175
he probably keeps the stretched out grom locked up so he doesn't run away
>>14093177
Ok
>>14093182
I thought the point of an extended swingarm was you have way too much power to be honest.
>>14093182
>straight piped grom
>>14093199
It is
>>14093199
it's just stance for motorcycles
>>14093200
Only the black one
>>14093206
>fake frame hanging from the fairings
>>14093211
It was still a cute grom. Who really cares
>>14093211
>>14093206
holy shit I didn't notice it
>Rain today
Might as well go see star wars again
>>14093234
>snowing today
>might as well go skiing today again
:^)
>>14093248
Been way to warm for snow here. Gonna be in the 70'same for xmas.
>thanks global warming
>>14093257
That's crazy. Rockies are getting dumped on rn.
>need some sparkling wine for tonite
>Only have brut in my house
Well fuck it, I'm gonna let the others drink it.
>>14093260
brut is goat you pleb
>>14093257
that allows for christmas riding again though
>tfw pic related was 1 year - 2 days ago
>>14093264
No it's not when you're having a dessert you stupid fucking piece of garbage.
>>14093124
>>14093134
Not bad. Yours?
>rusty exhaust is rusty
>>14093259
Fuck living in the mountains. I'd rather be by the ocean
>>14093265
I guess. I leave town for work tonight so no riding for me for 3 weeks
>>14093268
I refuse to believe people like this exist, you must be trolling
>>14093057
>Swapping positions at the head of the pack.
>KTM was in the lead
>only gained 8 seconds because dude he was fighting for the lead with went down
you are black arent you?
>>14093269
Nope. Just some kid that came up to the local bike spot on the strip
>>14093270
I can go either way
>but I live close to the coast in oregon
>3 hour drove to skiing or 40 minute drove to ocean
Dankness
>>14093275
Brut is for meals not desserts holy shit I'm legit fucking mad.
>>14093284
>sparkling wine and champagne
>not wine
Plebs please
>>14093280
That's preally sweet.
Is only a few hrs ride to hey to the blue Ridge Mountains from here. Pretty great scenic riding that way
>>14093284
>Brut is for meals not desserts
it's fine I was 8 too once
>>14093289
>>14093284
>>14093268
>>14093260
Git gud fagets. The best mixed drink is 2 parts Hydrogen and 1 part Oxygen.
>>14093294
>>14093289
Just get the fuck out, the both of you.
>>14092610
CT110
>>14093296
best drink*
doesn't have to be mixed
>>14093296
that doesn't sound very stable
>>14093265
> I remember how i first saw that image here, back in the days
Oh m8, another year wasted lel
>>14093296
straightedge/10
>>14093296
No, the best mixed drink is either a Margarita or dole pineapple-orange-banana juice with myers extra dark rum
>>14093301
you'd be surprised how stable it is. There's a trough of it in almost every stable in the world.
>>14092623
A Vulcan 500 was my 2nd bike (first after my endorsement). Upright sitting position, the parallel twin makes good power and it's reliable. Give it a try anon.
I think something is blocking the flow of coolant in my bike. It's relatively warm today so I'm going to try to fix that.
>Post bells cunts
I found pic related in a shitty blue with an arrow exhaust, 50.000 km on the clock and a €1000 price tag, tires are at approx. 60% of their life.
>>14093360
What is this gay shit?
>>14093372
when do those engines need major work?
>>14093385
Obvious nobike is obvious
>>14093385
You should lurk more so you don't sound so stupid
How's it feel to be part of the 98%?
>>14093421
>>14093385
Leave. Leave and never return.
How's public transportation btw faoogot?
>>14093392
That was the question. Is it reasonable to buy?
>>14093302
>back in the days
the good ole days
did you get that job btw?
>>14093481
>did you get that job
your'e mum gave me a bretty good job lmao!!
and I'm not talking about work!
sorry m9, no Idea what Job you're talking about uezs
