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>>10361928
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>>14666614
post em
First for neo nazis
Piss poor thread quality.
>>14668146
neo nazis would be fine if it wasnt for that whole racist bit. the style is pretty nice
Hey /dbt/
How do l get a rock hard brake lever.
I have a brembo radial MC and monoblock calipers, you would think I would have a harder lever than this mush shit for the first ~1" of lever travel.
I did a through bleed with 5.1 Motul and it firmed it up a little bit but still not as hard as the new bikes at the dealer. Bike has good braking power but is missing a bit of initial bike. Probably going to put in EBC HH pads.
The same story with the rear but worse. The rear used to be firm as fuck and just a bit of pressure with almost no travel would lock up the rear. Now it feels like I'm going through a good three inches of travel before the rear end will start to lock up. I bled and flushed with new Motul 5.1 at the same time and it didn't help much. Before I put the bike away for winter the pedal was perfect and firm as shit. not sure what happened.
An anon suggested zip tieing the lever overnight so I did that yesterday, I'll see if it made an improvement when I get home from work.
Thoughts?
>>14668152
Dammit man, you shake after you piss, not during. Have some class.
>>14668152
aaaay
>>14667540
>>14667563
>>14667594
I owned an SP2 RC51.
They are neat and sound tits but they are pretty horrible bikes to own.
>seeps oil from every mating surface
>constantly shaking itself apart
>water pump failures are major issue
>overheating is major issue due to terrible radiator placement
>coils faiI
>heavy as sin
>uncomfortable as fuck, even by aggressive superbike standards
>heavy engine braking + no slipper clutch eats up the rear tire constantly without perfect downshifts.
>heavy bike + torque eats up the rear tire constantly.
Imagine a Honda with almost Ducati tier (lack of) build quality and constant issues that have to be addressed.
I owned it for about two years and had the fairings off it working on it longer than I actually had it on the road riding it. Had an intermittent issue where the rear cyc\linder would just stop firing for no apparent reason, even after coils, plugs, wires were replaced. I knew it was getting fuel because it would start flaming out the tailpipes, lel.
Tons of 'character' and sounded awesome with my Two Bros exhaust but a pretty terrible ownership experience.
>>14668200
gay
>>14668178
when i changed my fluid for the first time, i did the rear brake. i thought i did it perfectly but i lost all pressure. i pumped and pumped very slowly and bubbles eventually came out, but would keep going back into the caliper. i got a one way valve which helped a lot, but some real bleeding tools would make it much easier.
there's gotta be bubbles in there somewhere. the front is even more difficult to bleed properly (assuming you have dual calipers). that's my guess anyway.
did you just upgrade to the new cylinder and lever?
>TFW the 06 SV650 you saw at a dealership for only $2000 is already sold when you take the morning off to go see it
Why live?
>>14668129
God damn, the more I look at the r1 the least I like it (how it looks)
>>14668219
I feel the opposite.
>>14668129
>tfw all the squids totaled all the R1 in your state
REEEEEKEEEEEEE
>>14668219
im really diggin the 2005 r1. i would love to own this bike
>>14668234
why not e fireblade/gixxer1k/zx10r
>>14668210
How are you bleeding? Here is how I've done 99% of the cars I've worked on, should still apply to bikes because hydraulics.
Open master cylinder cap.
Open ONE bleeder.
Let sit while gravity does its work.
Close bleeder.
Fill master cylinder and recap.
Slowly pump.
Hold firm pressure and without letting off open the bleeder.
Close the bleeder before you release pressure.
Repeat until firm, make note of the master cylinder level make sure it doesn't run dry.
>>14668146
Is there such a thing as a good NN Bike?
>>14668248
You should have a tube running from the bleeder to a container filled with brake fluid as well.
>yfw spring is just around the corner
>>14668241
>tfw have the opportunity to buy an 06 R1...
>>14668242
I really have a thing for the ayyy lmao headlight on the 08 r1
>>14668257
Don't need, you are closing the valve before you release, you only need tubing to catch or redirect the fluid.
>>14668248
>Let sit while gravity does its work
never heard of this, but i dont work on cars. if the fluid level in the reservoir hits the bottom, you're letting in a ton of air. usually people top it off to avoid this as they bleed.
open reservoir cap
attach hose
open bleed valve
pump lever in
pump lever out sloww
keep reservoir topped off
stop when new fluid starts bleeding
close bleed valve
cap the reservoir
>>14668262
do it fgt
>>14668178
do you even have those metal thing brakelines
>>14668140
I'm the opposite. I fucking love the tucked in headlights, it gives it such a bad ass silhouette. Plus the fact that it comes in yellow.
Y E L L O W B I K E
M
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R A C E
White bikes are also god tier. Shame the Sup Duke doesn't actually have that paint option available.
>>14668271
No anon is rather wait it out and get an 08
>>14668277
Oops, meant to quote
>>14668219
Though lets be honest lads, my real dream bike is a boso'd out Honda standard.
>>14668179
Why not both?
>>14668187
l-lewd
So where do you watch MotoGP tomorrow evening
>2010 r1
what do you guys think of this gen? i really dont like the profile at all. the front looks so bulky/wide, and the exhaust under the tail makes the tail look short or something. it looks so lopsided, and the fairings are so plain, just a triangle really.
>>14668277
i like the current r1 and its headlights too. reminds me of the panigale's in a way, how they're 'hidden' a bit.
>>14668285
nice, that's a great looking one too.
>>14668277
needs black engine, tail tidy and an unfucked exhaust.
>>14668292
videopass, some sports bar that knows what motogp is, or maybe someone with videopass would stream it. but i've never heard of that. i download it the next day.
>>14668295
To bad all the squids totaled all the R1 in my state
>>14668271
Gravity Bleeding.
Works really good when you replace a line or caliper. Basically you leave the bleeder and cap open until fluid starts bubbling out of the bleeder. It helps keep the fluid from getting aerated when you pump.
Due to line size and viscosity of brake fluid it would take hours for you to run the master dry.
With this method I could bleed calipers and hoses on most cars with about 2 pumps of the brake pedal per wheel.
>>14668292
I don't, I torrent it on Monday or Tuesday.
>>14668310
Just come to Cali, there are shitloads here.
>hit up local touge on liter peter
>always finishing around the 3 minute mark
>using new SMH10 to jam out
>Back on the Rocks come on right as I hit the touge
>WOT the whole time
>Finish and hit timer
>2:48:09
Eurobeat makes you faster
>>14668295
Same reason I love the Panigale.
Shame the Panigale handles like ass on the street from what I've heard.
>>14668325
yeah and they're all 'i know what i got-tier'
>>14668325
Yeah I know I've been looking on Craig's list and shit and you do have a lot there.. It's just the thought of me flying there and then realizing the bike is shit then me being out a plane ticket lol
>>14668363
paypal me the cash so i can go test ride them for ya.
>>14668271
This is wrong, when you release the ever the bleed valve has to be CLOSED.
If you let the lever out with the bleed valve you are creating a slight vacuum in the system that will pull air into the bleed valve, the opposite of what you want.
You want to create pressure in the system with the master cylinder, open the valve, then close the valve while the system is still under pressure (before you reach the very end of lever travel). You never want the system open (via bleed valve) to atmosphere without the system being pressurized or while the system could be under vacuum.
>>14668273
Braided brake lines are mostly a scam. The steel braiding essentially just makes them abrasion resistant (and also makes them abrasive on anything the come into contact with). Braided lines can and will still expand under pressure.
Replacing old lines with new reinforced rubber lines will have the same effect as replacing old lines with new braided steel lines.
I haven't replaced the lines because they are only a few years old and shouldn't be worn out enough to make a mushy lever yet. Certainly not to the level of ~1" of mushy lever travel.
>>14668248
>gravity bleed
This is effective for filing new lines/calipers to a point, but it does not evacuate all all air bubbles from the system. for that you need a pressure differential between the hydraulic system and your bleed system. Meaning you either need a vacuum pump on the bleed fitting, you need to pressurize the system via the master cylinder, or you need to pressurize the system via a professional pressure bleed system hooked up to the master cylinder.
>>14668262
That headlight/bodystyle started with the 2009 R1.
>>14668336
I've known a bunch of people who get them shit cheap off retarded squids who drop it once and then get scared.
Only downside is most of them have scratches on one side or the other.
>make friends with some dude who started out on an old R1 at school
>says he got it for 3k
>every time I see him his bike is a little more damaged
First his fairings were completely gone.
Now both his mirrors are tapped on.
Kinda worried he's gonna die desu senpai but oh well.
>>14668372
>Braided brake lines are mostly a scam. The steel braiding essentially just makes them abrasion resistant (and also makes them abrasive on anything the come into contact with). Braided lines can and will still expand under pressure.
I replaced the stock rubber hoses with steel braided, and there was an incredible difference in pedal feel. It is very linear now.
>>14668372
>This is wrong, when you release the ever the bleed valve has to be CLOSED.
>i got a one way valve which helped a lot
that valve stays open until the i'm done bruh
>>14668369
Find me an 08 R1 under 10k miles and maybe I will
>>14668372
>Braided brake lines are mostly a scam.
no they arent, they flex less and thats what makes your lever hard.
>>14668140
it's changing weekly
>>14668394
I don't know how anyone can pick just a few, I want every bike ever.
Except a Harley, or Buell.
>>14668387
shits expensive here. heres a lazy search in my area (no 2008s)
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/mcy/5494309986.html
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/mcy/5484611451.html
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/mcy/5492359872.html
>>14668391
>Not just running hardline to your calipers
>>14668372
Doesn't read the post.
You start with gravity bleeding always to reduce aeration THEN switch to pressure bleeding to finish. Which is what I wrote.
>>14668384
This is likely because your sock lines were worn and needed replacing.
Replacing with new rubber lines would have had the same effect.
Swapping out perfectly good new lines for new steel braided lines will have no effect.
>>14668391
Steel braided lines are the same as rubber lines, but with a flexible sheath. This sheath does not provide any additonal reinforcement to the inner rubber line and can expand itself.
Rubber lines or fiber reinforced and do not expand noticeably until they are worn over time (many pressure cycles). Steel braided lines suffer the same fate after many pressure cycles.
Steel braiding provides durability and abrasion resistance, not additional internal pressure capacity or reduction in expansion.
In heavy duty hydraulic systems steel braiding is only used in sections that are subjected to increased abrasion. Even in systems that need high response like precision hydraulic actuators.
Any flexible line system is going to have expansion under pressure, steel braided outer sheath or not. The sheath does not reduce internal pressure expansion.
The whole "steel braided brake lines" thing is marketing shit sold so people are willing to pay more money for something that does exactly what a new set of stock lines would do.
>>14668414
This is the only real way to reduce expansion in your hydraulic lines. This is why cars have hardline to the wheel well then flexible rubber line to the caliper. Flexible line over the length of the chassis to each wheel would have a large amount of expansion volume and making braking very mushy.
On a motorcycle the calipers are so close to the master cylinder hardline doesn't make much sense. But if you were a real stickler you could run hardline from the master cylinder down your forks to the tube junction then flex to the caliper and flex from the hardline to the caliper and this would eliminate about two feet or so of potential expansion from the hydraulic system, but it's not really worth the effort for such a short run.
My bike is liquid cooled and sometimes (usually in afternoons) when stopped at a light feels the need to blast vents at full power.
Is there any way i can stop it cooking my legs?
So between the 2008 R1 and the 2009 R1 which one is better?
>>14668461
>The '07 :^)
>>14668457
are you leaking coolant? my bike started getting abnormally hot under normal operation out of nowhere, and it turned out there was a crack in my reservoir.
>>14668461
whichever one you can love the most
>>14668457
Lol first time learning how to ride on brother in laws 06 R1...
>Mfw frame is dipped in chrome
>Mfw I had on shorts
>Mfw it was summer time and 100 degrees
>Mfw got a mean as burn on the inside of my leg where my knee is
It was totally Fucking worth it tho.. Ever since then I've had a hard on for R1s
>>14668471
I mean performance wise...
Cuz I could buy an 06 r1 but I heard the 07-08 models are much better.. Then I heard the 09 is even better
>>14668457
Clean the radiator off, use a good degreaser.
>>14668471
Shit
My reservoir is behind a fairing, will check asap, since i'm heading out anyway
It would leak on my shin though, so i don't really think it's that
I've also found a suspiciously blank hole right next to the hydraulic clutch
>>14668140
good choice anon
>>14668277
3 bikes for long road ? hmmm
>>14668461
If you're buying Yamaha, you only need 500cc.
>>14668481
Hope it's something stupid like that
Right now it sounds like a fucking gundam
Or an aircraft starting
Makes my inner /k/ommando erect
>>14668480
not sure, never ridden them
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2006/04/article/2006-yamaha-yzf-r1-comparison/
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2008/03/article/2008-yamaha-yzf-r1-comparison-2/
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2009/05/article/2009-yamaha-yzf-r1-comparison-street/
>>14668486
>suspiciously blank hole
elaborate? what bike?
>>14668491
you too
>>14668461
2005 to 2008 GSXR1000R
2009 S1000RR
2004-2005 ZX-10R
2008+ CBR1000RR
All these are better than R1's of that vintage for about the same price or a little more.
The R1 only became good last year.
>>14668394
> GSXR
> nicht majestätisches Schweinswal-Motorrad
A., ich bitte dich.
>>14668476
>learning to ride
>on an R1
>while wearing shorts
>it's fucking chromed
Fucking triggered.
GTFO.
>>14668457
That's pretty normal, cleaning dust and bugs off the radiator might help a bit, but the bike is still going to blow warm air out at you if it's hot outside. Mine doesn't do that in the winter, but does it in the summer when the temp gets above 80
>>14668140
I really want to put in a Crocker but I don't know what to replace.
>>14668508
Aprilia Shiver
(I'm yet another italianon)
>>14668516
But K., the GSXR is so sexy
if I could choose I'd pick both though
Is the Schweinswal-Motorrad also available in that blue color?
>>14668140
I made this one but might have to replace the Speed Triple or FJR with a CCM GP450
>>14668442
>you got a pussy in that thing travis
>>14668561
do you move your butt or just lean in
>>14668515
Well btween the 08 and 09 R1 which is better
>tfw you'll never EVER have a street legal Ronax 500
Is there a worse feeling?
>>14668564
maybe this webm answers your question
>>14668539
Yes. I dig simple grey more though.
The GSXR does look nice but supersports / superbikes kill my back. Sat on one at the BMT.
>>14668588
>Is there a worse feeling?
Getting your testicles crushed by a hydraulic press?
>>14668590
oh, i suppose it doesnt really matter then
>>14668612
naw seriously on the first webm i was moving my upper body a bit but still had my ass on the seat.
>>14668601
dolphin would probably be better as a bikini fairing
>>14668609
Excellent point anon, I will concede.
>>14668555
very nice garage, would use too
>>14668601
as my only bike I wouldn't want to own a supersport either, then I'd probably take a majestätisches Schweinswal-Motorrad. But as one of many in my garage, yes
>>14668622
I also agree with your first point, though any 500cc 2smoke would do me.
>>14668575
Neither. The 08 was pretty shit motor wise in that it was peaky and not street friendly. Also lazy handling.
The 09 sounded cool but was underpowered compared to it's competition and the bike handled like shit. Probably the worst handling R1. Needed a lot of work suspension and motor wise to get it on the level.
Both of them geared too tall for the street and both were uncomfortable.
The 08/09 CBR1000RR was much much better out of the box. Torquey motor with good top end, TRE gave you a cheap 10-15hp up top for 165+whp, sized like a 600 and handles almost like a 600. Good turn in, stable, geared properly for the street, comfy, etc.
There is no reason you should restrict yourself to an R1 of that vintage as they were not good bikes for the money compared to what else you can get for that same amount of money.
You can get a K5/K6 Gixxer 1000 for that money and have literally one of the best literbikes ever made before the modern crop of $16,000+ electronic nanny equipped bikes.
>>14668621
> bikini fairing
I hate that shit, it looks disgusting.
>>14668626
Well in that case yes, I'd want to own an SS (hehe) too for tracking. Some day...
>>14668140
yea
>>14668588
that glorious feeling when suter is racing this at the isle of man.
Never ridden a motorcycle before. What's this round part I see on almost all bikes? Is this the transmission?
>>14668656
wr125
>>14668656
Clutch basket
>>14668649
not bad but why would you want 2 super naked bikes?
>>14668656
Crank center and clutch housing.
>>14668662
why not? look at them!
>>14668656
its where the clutch is
pic related
>>14668656
clutch cover.
>>14668667
thats a stator bro.
>>14668633
"no"
>>14668671
i dont even know how to respond to this.
pic not related, its my crankshaft (thats where the turbo is attached)
>>14668680
Ugh
Looks like it's going to fall off any minute.
Either naked or fully faired pls.
What are some negotiating tips for buying a bike? How much can I reasonably expect them to take off the price?
What are the hidden fees (delivery fee, dealer fee, etc.)?
When a dealership sells a bike do they just order another one?
Thanks. Tired of being nobike.
![20160318_123214[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/l9j5UN6.jpg "20160318_123214[1].jpg")
Anyone of you nigs go to the EBR launch party today?
>>14668690
i wouldnt buy a first bike at the dealer to be honest, just grab some friend who knows stuff about bikes and try to buy a used one from a private seller.
pic not related, my driving chain, i swapped it because it was full of some kind of grease
>>14668632
So you're saying if I had to
Pick between a R1 and a CBR1000rr pick the CBR1000rr
>>14668690
take a weapon
>>14668699
>i wouldnt buy a first bike at the dealer to be honest
why not?
>>14668699
>just grab some friend who knows stuff about bikes
why don't i just put on my friend hat and fire off into friend land?
>>14668704
lol. everyone on dbt has me believing bike dealerships are worse than car dealerships.
>>14668710
>why not
because you pay more for the same shit. do you want to buy new?
>>14668710
I'll be your knows-about-bikes friend.
>>14668693
i was looking at buying an SX last year and that very week i was looking at one the company went under. i felt like i dodged a bullet but im happy to see they are back.
Can anyone identify the bike in this picture? I saw this while walkin home and wanted to get a better idea of what it was when I got home. I don't visit /o/ often, but lately I have been interested in getting into motorcycles.
I was thinking about getting my first bike, and it'd be great if I can snag something cheap off the dude who owns it since it seems to have been sitting there a while (grass has grown up through the spokes). But I suppose that would raise concerns as to whether or not it works? Anyway, thanks again, /dbt/
>>14668688
>sexy hanging engine
>exposed frame
>wind protection
id bikini if whats hidden under the fairing was a bit prettier
>>14668699
never seen a chain like that desu
>>14668745
thats what timing chains look like.
evenin
>>14668745
this >>14668749
should i cop this or just pay an extra 60 for a racing one from online?
https://www.aldi.co.uk/men%27s-motorcycle-leather-jacket/p/068229016537700
>>14668701
The 08+ CBR is one of the best bikes of the last decade. Those years or R1 are some of the worst of that decade. Literally the only redeeming factor for the 09+ R1 was it sounded cool with pipes.
Yamaha's fit-finish is good and their machining is awesome. But as a package those bikes are bad.
>>14668759
Was für ein Steckschlüsselsatz ist das?
>>14668771
Proxxon, is wirklich gut, werd nie mehr was anderes kaufen uezs
>>14668788
Dachte ich mir doch, dass ich das Farbschema erkenne. Vati empfiehlt die auch, sollte ich mir mal zulegen.
>>14668794
hab ich sogar nach deutschland mitgenommen falls der benz mal was brauch
>>14668710
Because you'd be putting a lot of money in a bike that you might drop, crash, break, etc. Plus your insurance would be fairly high.
A used bike from craigslist may be reliable if the previous owner took care of it you just gotta look around and be meticulous when you look at their bikes, cheap, and low in insurance if you buy an older used one.
Thinking of getting 05 plate r6 as first bike any common problems that yous know?
>>14668716
>because you pay more for the same shit. do you want to buy new?
no but at least there's some recourse if i buy a used one and it craps out. instead of some guy on craigslist who isn't going to do anything about it.
>>14668718
thanks senpai
>>14668808
thanks. mostly worried about buying a piece of crap on CL and being stuck with it.
>>14668788
>>14668759
nice tools m8
Can't possibly be this expensive right?
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy/5497327920.html
Im looking into the suzuki van van as a first bike due to A1 limitations
Am i going good? It really seems like a really proper bike
>>14668836
> Bing carburetor
> not using Google
>>14668836
is that... comic sans on the wrench?
>>14668840
https://www.gumtree.com/all/south-ayrshire/r6
>>14668845
Van Van is a solid choice. Suzuki reliability. Plenty of spares and aftermarket stuff around. Meme enough that you might actually want to keep it after you get your next licence.
>>14668852
yes it fucking is
nice right?
>>14668850
>>14668852
My god. It is.
>>14668862
Isn't that where you rekt the Yammy?
Does DuckDuckGo make carbs too?
>>14668852
It's called a spanner.
>>14668767
Alright bro cool thanks... I have an opportunity to buy a 06 R1 but I'm holding out thinking the 08 is better.. Tbh I just might get the 06 r1 with 10k miles on it for 3500
>>14668671
But that's wrong, you retard.
http://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/to?iso=20160729T16&p0=37&msg=SEM2.0+--+ELECTRIC+BOOGALOO&font=slab
GET HYPE
>>14668870
>Isn't that where you rekt the Yammy?
no, but pic related is
when I have enough free time and money I'll try to fix it again, I already bought new forks and the front fairing for 15€
>Does DuckDuckGo make carbs too?
would be rad
>>14668857
hey glasgow here, wanna meet up for a sucking sesh?
>>14668872
>spanner.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrench
>>14668882
Quads soon.
Man I need to practice cornering before SEM2.0. Getting sweaty hands from those curves.
>>14668889
annnd you missed it.
>>14668897
GOD DAMN IT
MISSED THE SIXTUPLETS AS WELL
FUCK EVERYTHING
At least I got this one :^)
>>14668836
thanks you too
its really good tools
>went for the first spring ride
>ran out of gas
>>14668901
Yeah but you're still German though :^)
>>14668907
> ER-6n
Comfy. Always reminds me of riding school. The dash is pretty nice, I dig the symmetrical design. If only the back lighting was orange or red instead of white so it doesn't ruin your night vision.
>>14668916
I know, feels good man.
>>14668889
almost
take it easy though
>>14668907
>its really good tools
yes that's true, I like them
y/n dbt
>>14668948
yes
oh yes
>>14668948
Definitely
>>14668923
I'm a lot more comfortable leaning already, I'm hitting the few local "corners" at 70-80 instead of 60 and feel like I could lean further no problem. Old webm from the ones I'm talking about, on the GS 500. Didn't feel safe because square tires and even more noob than now.
For some reason when I'm approaching left hand turns I am way less confident than in right turns, even though they're way less sharp. What is the reason for that and how do I change it? Might have something to do with not wanting to get too close to the edge of the road before corner entry whereas in right turns you just get over to the middle line. Or maybe it's because I have to look across the oncoming lane?
>>14668965
I have the exact opposite
Are you right handed?
>>14668972
Yes. My turn. Do you live in a country where people drive on the wrong side of the road (i.e. left)?
>>14668982
Usually they stay on the right side.
Im left handed and i have the same issue where i have a lot more confidence in left hand turns compared to right hand turns
>>14668989
Intredasting. Any idea how to overcome that lack of confidence, other than the obvious training and gittin gud?
>>14668999
train
git gud
also what helped me was just doing slow figure eights to build up confidence
Is there anything you can do to stop exhausts and down pipes turning into heaps of rust or should they just be looked at as consumables. Besides obviously upgrading to stainless.
>>14669009
Good call, I need to refresh my slow speed abilities again anyway.
>>14669010
upgrading to titanium. Doing rust prevention and coating.
>>14668965
that's cool
>>14668999
>>14668989
>>14668982
>>14668972
I haven't been riding since christmas, but right now I would spontaneously say that it's very similar I feel a little more confident in left hand turns
I'm right handed
but as said I'm not sure if there's really a difference, it's not like I don't want to do right hand turns. Maybe it's also because the two times I crashed were in right hand turns
>>14668965
>>14668972
I can do right handed u-turns really well but go super fucking wide and have to put down foot doing a left handed one. Right handed.
>>14669029
>similar I feel
insert a 'but' after 'similar' for maximum reading comprehension
>>14668965
After much riding and analyzing my BP I realized I move less to one side on the bike due to having to control the throttle with the right hand. Back then I was on the MT with enormous bars.
Turning to the left I would use the whole tyre, turning to the right I'd always have 1mm or 2mm of chicken strips.
I'm not sure if it's because I leaned myself on the bike more or because I didn't feel as confident to go as fast turning right.
Anyway, next time you're trying to git gut, pay attention to your throttle hand, maybe it can be playing a part.
>>14669039
That's the weird thing, u-turns are no problem at all, it's only left turns on two-lane roads. My lane just looks so damn narrow when approaching them.
>>14669029
>Maybe it's also because the two times I crashed were in right hand turns
Can confirm one of them. Also FKG died in a right hand turn.
F
That's pretty weird. My right u-turns are horrendous and I'm right handed, but that's probably because traffic in the U.S is on the right side, and a u-turn makes you turn left. All me practice is in cul'de'sacs
>>14669047
>RIP hideous bike
>>14669048
RIP FKG
>>14669061
Maybe you're just a shit rider
they are at it again
>>14669047
Hektik. I'll try that too, thanks worst Yamaha anon.
>>14669066
Because I can't do right u-turns well? I fail to see how that would make me a shit rider, it isn't like I use u-turns for muh rides.
>>14669067
Seems to be useful stuff. OTT if it's just for short rides though.
More importantly why are you on Reddit, you faggot?
>>14669061
I'm the guy talking about u turns, I live in the US too. I suspect it's what >>14669066 said.
>>14669075
>struggles with a basic slow speed maneuver
>"I'm not a shit rider, guys!"
Sounds like you need to go back to basics, brah.
>>14669075
You're lack of skill is what we're talking about here. Have you tried taking the dragon dildo out before riding?
braap braap it's the sound of da poleeees
Commonly available for under $4k cruisers for a daily commute, but also VERY occasional interstate travel. GO!
>>14669107
KLR 650
>>14669090
Aww shit
>>14668912
I think your front tire is on backwards
>>14669107
Honda vtx
>>14669107
grom
>>14669107
cruiser or bike to cruise with?
shadow 1100
shadow 750
virago
suzuki boulevard
>>14669125
Never a shadow, unless it's for a woman
>>14669107
Turbo busa
![Diane's%20new%201100[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/tl2UgJd.jpg "Diane's%20new%201100[1].jpg")
>>14669141
shadow 1100 ACE is a cool motorcycle. My dad had one that looked like this for years, except it had a shitload of aftermarket parts on it too.
>>14669112
>bolis face when
>>14669159
You mean your mom. No real man rides a womans bike.
>>14669125
Cruiser bike.
>>14669141
>>14669141
What's wrong with Shadows?
I've been seeing a lot of Shadows, Boulevards, and V-Stars on Craigslist for the right price. Not sure which to check out first. I'd like to go out of town with the lady on the back, but it will be extremely rare or probably never actually happen.
>>14669173
look how many guys ride groms and shit.
>>14669176
And I ride a Honda Saber 750 right now, if it matters. I like the Saber, but I want something more comfortable.
>tfw you stop at lights and hot girl smile at you when she cross
>>14669176
they are all decent. that guy is just trolling poorly. I am a honda guy so I prefer the shadow or the VTX
>>14668801
black face is racist
>>14669183
>"Thank god she can't see my face!"
>>14669177
Groms are manly as fuck you druggee
>>14669189
>groms
>manly
keep telling yourself that.
>>14669183
>kids crossing at lights
>looking at your bike and doing the throttle twist motion
>pretend not to see them because you're on a 125 and it sounds like a 125
If only I could willy.
POST THE KUMMIES
>>14669193
>you
>knowing anything about masculinity
hahahahahahaha
>>14669193
Ur just jelly you don't have one
>>14669202
not really. the only 125s I want are an RS125 or a 125cc shitbike.
>>14669183
>grills at mcD ask me for my number at drive Thu
>wearing full helmet and baclava
Girls r dum m8
>>14668656
The clutch is behind it.
>kit kat arrives
>thread goes to shit
What a surprise.
>>14669208
what is this new "cumming on family photos" meme?
>>14669210>>14669210
I'd take amerifag over kit Kat any day
>>14669210
thread went to shit because homeboy was really upset about the honda shadow.
>>14669208
DAT sister
>>14669216
It's kit kat's family after he was doxxed, so its OK
>>14669210
>kitkat arrives
>everyone drops their topics and starts shitting on kitkat
>wow why is thread so shit
ok
>>14669118
>>14669185
VTX huh?
I like where this is going guys
>>14669216
Kit Kat shit posted so much that someone doxxed him and has now begun jizzing all over pictures of him, his sister and his family.
>>14669210
so i done feel bad about shitposting about non bike related shit
>>14669225
Put your trip back on kit kat
>>14669208
hahaha, every female got blasted. even the loli
>>14669223
>>14669228
what the fuck
>>14669232
not me m8
>>14669245
Its justified, I swear
>>14669226
More vtx yo
>>14669245
Tripfags beware.
>>14669225
Le trip faggot of unwarranted motovlog hate is here
>>14669254
Derp
>>14669257
Who will send the kummies to them in the mail?
>>14669115
um, no?
>>14669277
This is drop anons cum tribute
>>14669283
What why do you think drop anon made that?
>>14669261
>hey my bike broke down multiple times
>lets trade it in FOR ANOTHER
>oh hey its shit again
>lets trade it in FOR ANOTHER
>wow it broke how could this happen
>get passed by a big touring bike
>get really mad b/c muh dangerous
>does 420 wheelies all the time
fucking snowcat
>>14669283
Good night drop anon
>>14669282
>>14669261
who is the dude in the pic? some motologger?
>>14669288
Hopefully him getting hit knocked some sense into him
>>14669282
>>14669286
He said last thread he did a cum tribute and then real cum tribute anon posted a fresh printed pic of drop anons mum/sister/relative and said she is next. As drop anon was trying to claim black table cumtribute anons work
>>14669293
One of the bitchiest
>>14668372
>Braided brake lines are a scam
Confirmed for not riding his bike hard enough to ever cause brake fade.
Go do a couple track days and then try to tell yourself that.
https://www.NORMIEbook.com/wildercohen
>>14669295
did he get hit?
source?
>>14669308
cant be much worse than chase, kek
>>14669305
Where did he say he made a cum tribute
I remember him saying he didnt do the cum tributes
Though it is suspicious how the background and paper are different
Hey /dbt/ I did my first valve adjustment and my engine is making kinda of a clicking sound while it is running, is that normal or did I set the valves too lose?
>inb4 anon is a retard
>inb4 and a fag
>>14669328
He said he "didn't do all of the cum tributes."
>>14669328
Post progression as follows
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