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>>10361928
>Webms with sound
>>>/wsg/970922
>Previously on /dbt/
>>14679591
first watch out, he's lurking
>tfw always check the map for people near me
>tfw no one.
>>14681668
can you filter it out or something
jesus christ i've had this fucking heap for years trying to get it to run. this fucking time investment i dont want it to go to waste if i have to rebuild fucking every part of the fuel system multiple times a year or whatever the fuck
>cleaner burning :^)
>dissolves all the chemicals in the delivery components to the engine to burn
fucking genius
Is there a treatment or something? can i filter out the ethanol in some way?
>>14681691
>>14681694
I have one person by me, but they're on a dirtbike so they're probably like 15.
>tfw I traded a tire I got for free for a pretty much perfect AGVsport race suit,
>tfw I'm ready for the track.
First for lmaooooooo R1
>>14681699
Bummer. Where you guys at?
>>14681713
Vancouver
Today was a good weekend boys, rode the DR 85 miles to a town and met up with a british qt, hung out with her all weekend and took her for rides on the bike, then came back. She wants to see me again so that's nice. DR650 performed like a fucking beast on the highway, I loved it
>>14681717
nice.
>>14681622
Congratulations, you have a sport bike and learned to twist the throttle
>road barely turns
>you still run wide into the shoulder almost going off the edge
What a shit rider
>inb4 moving over for car
There was a single car on a wide 3 lane road
>>14681699
nice meme. If you don't practice or at least have experience on dirt bikes you're likely going to be a good versatile rider.
>>14681717
Bummer. Sorry about that bro.
>>14681727
I rode dirtbikes for years, they're fun but not more fun than hooning on a streetbike. Sold it almost immediately after getting my license.
>>14681727
Everytime I have to explain the simplest stupid shit, that's why I don't like to come here often. Only guys I respect here are trolly and vegan. The rest can go suck a dick with "analyzing" riding they themselves have never even come near before.
>all experienced trackriders, no straightroadwarriors
>more setup than "hey hur lets get out an rid fas lol" including guys off the road
that "running wide" in a straight line/riding shoulder is just too damn stupid I'm not even gonna answer that.
see you in 3-6 months
>>14681720
Weren't you gonna fuck her?
>>14681750
what are you saying? And are you >>14681622?
>>14681705
Too bad you're still slow in it
:^)
>>14681705
do you ever like think about the number of times that guy farted in there haha jw
>>14681750
Your the one who began analyzing you faggot. Your first comment was literally
">rides like a retard "huenothing2lose"
you pretentious faggot. No one wants the respect of a shitty rider anyway and if you don't like it here then don't post. It's that simple. But that's too hard for you because you require the attention like a little girl.
>>14681694
IKTF
Only guy near to me is a dirtbike with sand tires, which is cool and all but it's not good for really anything but sand
>>14681832
Just zipped his farts in the suit. Every once in a while he unzips to smell a good fresh one, then takes the bike out to make a refill.
>TDM sold already
>feel bad because probably missed a good deal
>relief because don't have to keep thinking about it
>>14681720
Post pics of the qt or don't even mention it. Also what part of the UK?
>>14681844
The guy in Michigan? Near like mears
Why is it so hard to find these anywhere?
>>14681897
Yeah, I'm the SV
mears?
>>14681852
or even just like the number of times in general he probably farted haha
>>14681906
Thats the closet town that guys near
so my bike has 300 miles on the rebuild since i bought it - what kind of maintenance schedule should i do for it? 81 CM400
so my 81 CM400 has 300 miles on the rebuild since i bought it - what kind of maintenance schedule should i be looking at?
>>14681927
Got it, yeah never heard of it before, which shouldn't be a surprise given its size.
>>14681938
oil change again, valve check and ride
>>14681760
That happened multiple times
>>14681895
I ain't posting pics of her on here for you cretins to dox or masturbate over. Also I'm in murrica, she's an exchange student
fucking cagers reeeeeeee
>>14681955
synthetic or traditional?
Hey guys my 81 CM400 has 300 miles on the rebuild since i bought it - what kind of maintenance schedule should i be looking at?
>>14681956
What part is she from, you spastic.
>not putting /o/ bros before hoes
You should be ashamed of yourself.
>>14681962
up to you, just so long as its motorcycle oil not car oil
>finish replacing fork seals and bushings
>cheap so use all home made tools
>no mistakes or screw ups
>trip on a shoe and ding fork shaft on counter top
>>14681962
use 4 stroke motorcycle oil, you have a wet clutch
>>14681971
The town Darwin grew up in, the name of it escapes me at the moment. Lecistire or something like that?
>not putting /o/ bros before hoes
Next time we hang out, I'll get a picture of her on the bike
>>14681961
you probably shouldn't be riding without a headlight, especially at night.
>>14681961
try having a headlight tard
>>14681986
That's more like it, m8.
>>14681961
i bet you drive a grey coloured car and never turn your lights in when it rains.
>>14681961
>rides dirt toy on road
>bitches about bullying
>>14681981
thanks brother
i like this far more than the grom, i'm happy with the trade. thanks for the advice a week ago.
>>14681832
Well it was my brother and he only wore it once.
I can deal w/family farts residue.
>>14681961
Maybe if you had a headlight bruv
>>14682006
no problem mang. try not to bin it that's for sure. also the other anon was right, you should get a cover to stop dirt and shit getting flung into the pods
>>14681994
>>14681992
I have one sillies. It just points up a bit. I know I definitely had it on let me whip up another shitty webm where you can see it.
>>14681975
your that guy who spends $18 for a quart of repsol oil
>>14682021
but muh sponsorship indoctrination
>>14682018
i can buy something like this but i'm not sure how it would fit. should i get a hugger custom made or what?
THAT RACE
>>14682021
He's right, you buy four stroke oil. Not regular car oil unless you want to fuck your wet clutches.
Nothing about buying four stroke oil implies buying expensive oil, your just making sure it's the right kind of oil for a motorcycle.
Stop being literally retarded.
>>14682002
I have a black car and it's law to have your headlights on in the rain
>>14682021
just because you're an idiot who cant into friction modifiers?
>>14682035
I don't know, something can be made to fit under the seat down to the frame.
>>14682019
Isn't that the CRF450R with the useless little lights behind the number plate?
>>14681717
I'm here too, anon
>>14682036
uhm he did shit tho? started 3nd ended like 6st or 7rd amirite
>>14682066
yes but the race was fun.
>>14682060
what you ride?
>>14682076
tru. the andreas were impressive. sry u crashed crutchblows
>>14681706
Is there some meme I'm missing here?
>>14681720
It's always nice when highway stuff ends up being nicer than you expected. I did a four hour run a few months ago and it wasn't a big deal at all compared to my old bike.
>>14681900
Mate of mine has bought three or first first gens trying to find a frame that isn't fucked. He has a full bike worth of parts and no usable frame.
>>14682059
precisely
>>14682085
damn they look so fucking sick too
>>14682085
>It's always nice when highway stuff ends up being nicer than you expected.
Yeah, going on the highway with my old XL250 was a fucking dance with death, the DR made me feel like I was just on the track. Was gunning it the whole time and making siqq leans, I felt so alive
>>14682039
>>14682054
i sense a little butt hurt from you. I know youve been told to only use motorcycle oil and piss away your hard earned money from your $15an hour job.
>>14682123
Not only are you wrong, but you've also managed to project super hard. Nice.
>>14682123
Why would anyone be butthurt that you do not understand the difference between conventional automotive oil and four stroke motorcycle oil and its relative use in wet clutch transmissions?
It's not even a matter of cost you retard, four stroke oil is cheap as shit. You just literally have no idea what you are talking about.
>>14682039
>>14682054
>not putting in glorious rotella t6 synthetic oil
>>14682021
>>14682123
>not buying 3 dollar qts of motorcycle approved oil from wal-mart
Guy, come on. Use the right oil, protect your clutch. Who says you need to spend 18 dollars on a qt of oil?
>>14682078
CB500F, just started though
>>14682017
>>14682004
>>14681994
>>14681992
I have a shitty headlight but it works it's just pointed too high is all >>14682093 is 5 minutes after the cunt went into my lane
>>14682093
yeah m8 I'd say those lights are unsafe for riding at night. Why not put the other headlight back on that I've seen in your older pics?
SPOILERS MOTOGP SPOILERS
>>14682157
Nice, lets go for a ride some time. I have an FZ6.
>>14682103
Yeah, I love my R1.
>>14682114
>XL250
>Highway
I know the feeling, I have a brief stint of highway I have to travel on my CT110 at work. Feels sketchy as fuck and crosswinds blow you into other lanes.
Highway on the CBR250RR wasn't a HUGE deal. The bike could do it all day, but 10,000rpm does get to your brain eventually.
I fell for the meme and bought a fz09 a couple months back. It's no longer "fun". I just never really connected to the bike like I did with my 300. Probably going to sell it and get a new bike. Any recommendations?
>>14682166
>>14682164
The people of color who stole the bike discarded it and the guy wanted 100 for the same model. I'll get a new one soon.
>>14682148
yes, Rotella T and T6 meet JASO-MA specifications and are safe for use with wet clutches. T6 is to viscous for use with my bike though.
>>14682176
Still have to pass the MSF thing too, but yeah for sure
>>14682179
I tried to warn you
I tried to warn you all that the bike makes no goddamn sense.
And get a gsx-r750.
Thinking of getting my first bike when I transfer to uni. They offer the motorcycle course there. Just going to be cummuting. Ninja 250 for beginner bike or cbr250?
>>14682123
>damage control
>>14682183
so some nog stole your bike and you got it back?
>>14682179
Just respring/valve the shock and get new valves from the forks.
Fix the suspension and those bikes are tits. Stock they are like mushy cow shit once you start riding them hard.
~$500 or less will fix it.
I'm actually looking to get one as an everyday fuck around bike.
>>14682199
they're basically the same thing
>>14682177
Yeah, I enjoy only being at about 5000rpm and doing 75 on my DR. The XL topped out at about 75 when I was redlining it and it would get blown all over the place and rattle like hell.
>>14682199
Either or, really.
Ninja 250 is faster and is a twin, but the CBR has fuel injection and optional combined ABS.
You might be able to find an older model Ninja 250 ('88-'07) for much cheaper than the newer model too, might be more value for money.
>>14682199
Get a 650 twin.
The 250/300 cc girl bikes are a meme troll.
650 twins have manageable power, good ergonomics, and they aren't underpowered on the highway.
SV650's are cheap and plentiful. Ninja 650's and CBR650's are nice too. If you want to go real cheap look for an older HawkGT.
>>14682219
What's the most I should pay for a used bike? For either of those two?
>>14682219
I get you're saying they're in the same class and will do a lot of the same things but they're completely different bikes that share no parts. The ninjette is a parallel twin and the CBR is a thumper.
>>14682219
>they're basically the same thing
Except one makes a good bit more power and is't a retarded thumper streetbike.
>>14682199
Or the ninja 300 if you can cough up a little more dosh. If not I would go with the CBR 250.
>>14682224
Yeah it makes a huge difference to how quickly you fatigue as well. My R1 sits at around 4000-4500rpm at 65mph or so. Redline is 13750rpm so it's basically silent with no vibrations at that speed.
So I've read the guide. But here's the thing: i really don't care about safety. In fact, I'd like something that will kill me.
I've got $5000 to spend guys, what should I buy for max power. I haven't ridden or fixed bikes before, so the more simple and reliable the better.
why does it need to be reliable if you're just going to kill yourself right away.
Get an SXV550.
>>14682245
Motorcycles are faster than your brain is able to imagine.
>>14682245
suzuki s40
>>14682245
>buying a bike to kill yourself on
It won't work, you'll fall in love with motorcycling and chicken out.
>>14681832
You can wash those suits in teh magic washing-clothes-box, yah know. (turn inside-out, remove armor, gentle cycle, cold, dry flat or hang.)
>>14682245
>I really don't care about safety
Well suicide will save you a lot of time and money if you're trying to kill yourself.
>>14682228
>>14682219
>>14682241
Don't listen to these tards. They're all probably from retarded statist Nanny state countries that don't let them drive anything larger than a 250 for 6 years because their licensing laws are shit.
Start on something bigger than a 250/300cc bike.
Like this guy says:
>>14682230
650 twins are the perfect balance between manageable power but enough power that you can be competent on the highway and you won't be sick of it wanting something more once you get tired of the pathetic 25hp 250 you got trolled into riding around.
>>14682263
>suicide
>caring about finances
>>14682270
>disregarding good solid information because it doesn't fit in with your "opinions"
>>14682245
$5000 will get you a clean modern (2004+) 600 or 1000cc sportbike that will be fast enough to make you piss your pants and send you into a guardrail at 160+mph.
Have at it, pick whichever one has the color you like and a catchy name that tickles your pickle. They are all essentially the same other than minor differences that you'll be too new and inexperience to notice.
>>14682160
can visibly see everyone else's beams
maybe you should upgrade your gook-tier dirtbike
>>14682199
If you have the money, just get something higher than a 250. something like a 500-650 range. That way if you decide to go on highway, you be trying your engine so hard just keep up with some traffic, and it'll save on some gas. Also there are tons of decent priced 500-650cc bikes on CL, just research any major issues with a bike you like and when you go to check them out you'll know what to look for.
>>14682278
>my opinion is "good solid information" because I say so
>your opinion is irrelevant because I say so
Please explain what a 250/300 does that a 650 twin doesn't and how it would possibly be better to learn on?
Explain how a SV650 is somehow a worse learner bike than a CBR250. That way I can laugh at you.
>>14682245
>>14682290
This, literally just buy whatever looks cool to you you retard. Any motorcycle is going to be faster than a car and faster than you can handle if you go full retard on it. If you just want to go fast and die it makes no difference what you buy.
>>14682304
>less mass
>physically smaller
>cheaper to buy and maintain
>>14682290
The one's near me were pretty sketchy looking. Don't want to waste last of my money. I'll look for a 600 then.
>>14682263
I wanted a "grand finale" so to speak. Plus, gunshot to the head is a mess for the family. Moto accidents happen all the time, less mess.
>>14682260
Doubt it. Race cars sure didn't do it.
>>14682259
They sure are cheap. And definitely don't look safe.
What's the difference between an "off road" inner tube and a normal inner tube? Can I just use either if the stem type and dimensions are the same?
Lets get back to posting HeKtIk webm
>>14682181
what does he mean?
>>14682330
Off road might be slightly thicker. Or maybe it is just a disclaimer from the manufacturer so they don't have to meet road-going standards. Anyway either should work.
>>14682320
>>less mass
>>physically smaller
Since when does a beginner deadlift their bike?
Relative weight differences are essentially irrelevant once the bike is rolling at the speeds and pace a beginner will be riding. As with any bike while stopped, it's a matter of keeping it balanced over the contact patch. You can drop even a tiny bike if you're not paying attention to how it's balanced.
>>cheaper to buy and maintain
Nope. Maintenance is the same. Purchase price is pretty much the same too. My brother bought a HawkGT for $900. You can find SV650's in good condition for ~$2000+ pretty readily.
>>14682192
Do you just have your L?
>>14682338
http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/228625/1/rossi-lorenzo-what-you-fking-want.html
http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/lorenzo-doesnt-have-balls-for-ducati-switch-says-rossi-680892/
Rossi been talking some shit
>>14682213
>Mr. Garcia of the Bronx was caught on the Red HONDA CRF 450 on June 19, 2015. When the suspect spotted the 46 Precinct POM, Mr. Garcia attempted to flee on the stolen motorcycle but stalled the engine. The suspect dropped the motorcycle and attempted to flee on foot where he was apprehended shortly after. Upon further inspection of the motorcycle, it was found that Mr. Garcia had run out of fuel.
Kek
And the cop told me when they got back over the motorcycle in the street, 5 little nogs were trying to pick it up and take it.
>>14682350
It might be news to you because you're such a godly rider but beginners are known to drop their bikes.
Well Bros I was gonna buy some aftermarket Chinese farrings for this r1 and I realized the tank is going to be staying blue.. So What color Would go with the blue tank? I was thinking black and blue
>>14682366
So you bought it? Like I said a few threads ago, if you go Chinese crap at least pay a bit more for the Chinese crap that fits.
>>14682354
Yeah.
>>14682215
>$500 or less will fix it.
lol.
Actually look at the cost for doing it and there's no way you can do both ends properly for less than 1000, it's just fantasy.
at which point why didn't you just buy a gsx-s1000? They come with perfectly great suspension and handle really nice.
>>14682374
You should schedule your skill test then. The chick was a cunt to me because I couldn't hear an instruction over the sound of my bike. Just practice tight turns and going as slow as possible.
>>14682360
colored people.. lol
>>14682372
Yeah I plan on paying a little extra but I just realized the back of the tank is actually painted so it's gonna have to stay blue.. So now I'm wondering if I should get a set of black ones and try and mix and match to make look good.. I'm thinking about removing the stickers as well idk yet
>>14682350
I can see an SV650 being a bit intimidating for low speed maneuvers, you can't fudge it you really need to know how to control the bike at low speed.
Arguably though that lead to me (and my brother) getting much better at low speed control than most people we know as we were basically forced to actually practice at it.
>>14682366
>chrome frame
>chrome wheels
Absolutely disgusting
>>14682360
Breddy funny story.
>>14682379
>why didn't you just buy a gsx-s1000? They come with perfectly great suspension and handle really nice
Yeah right. I heard from a professional that the handling on those is like 3/10.
best bar end mirrors that fold that will not cost me more than $25ish? Went down and broke mine. :(
>>14682403
I think it looks pretty kewl anon
>>14682415
or what do you guys think of the hand guards with the little pullout mirrors? They seem pretty cool. Should mention that it's for a supermoto. Deleted all my bike pics on PC otherwise i'd post one.
![71672d1413920723-your-thoughts-rotella-t6-diesel-oil-our-st-s-rote[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/e1Fa4GN.jpg "71672d1413920723-your-thoughts-rotella-t6-diesel-oil-our-st-s-rote[1].jpg")
anyone using rotella t6?
>>14682198
Why doesn't the FZ-09 make sense? I don't have one I honestly want your opinion.
What do you think is wrong with it, mechanically?
>>14682461
that it doesn't exist
>>14682461
the frame has a slight case of stolen or scam. easy fi if you have $4k more laying around and look for another seller
>>14682385
>women in position of power
>being a cunt
How surprising. When did you do yours?
is there a place to buy a cheap used bike aside from craigscunt?
how easy is it to set up a test ride at a dealership? i haven't ridden a motorcycle in 10 years - should I lie about that?
>>14682363
How is dropping a $2000 SV650 any worse than dropping a $2000 Ninja 300?
>>14682379
Racetech.com
>Fork Valve Kit
>Type 1 Gold Valve Combo Kit (Standard Type 1 Compression Kit Plus Rebound Gold Valve)
>MGV S2050C
>$179.99
>Fork Springs for a 190lb rider
>RT FRK SPR 36.7x34.5x315 .95kg FRSP
>S3732095
>$129.99
Ebay.com
>Good condition ZX-6R shock
>$50 shipped
There you just fixed the FZ09's suspension for like $360 plus the cost of seals and fork oil.
You're welcome.
>>14682420
Are you a black?
>>14682471
just a few weeks ago at the licensing center in Burnaby. I passed by 1 point because I skidded my tire in the emergency stop and didn't have my hand over my clutch in the slow test.
>>14682410
>>14682379
Solid 3/10
>>14682452
I use a folding dual sport mirror and fold it in when in a situation where I'll likely drop the bike.
>>14682456
I used it once but now use Rotella T 15w-40 because I think 5w-40 was a little too low viscosity.
>>14682461
The owner
>>14682481
>How is dropping a $2000 SV650 any worse than dropping a $2000 Ninja 300?
Less mass.
>>14682460
#1 the engine.
Combined with the gearing it leads to a bike that feels too strong off the bottom end for no rational reason, but one that runs out of steam and starts wheezing well before the redline.
So it's too strong off the bottom, but too weak up at the top, coming geared all wrong doesn't really help that.
2nd is what most people go after which is the suspension, it's hard to put into words how inappropriate it is for the power level of the bike, it visibly wallows up and down like a waterbed and when you're on it it's just weird.
Ergoes and the sound are pretty nice, value is good.
To me it seems like a bike that was designed to impress on a showroom test ride, then slowly disappoint you as you own it, I suppose if you fixed the suspension that'd be one thing but it still leaves you with a bizarre motor that I can't make sense of.
Take the 09 engine, give it a more aggressive cam profile, TI valves etc. shift the power up top and put it in an R6 frame imo.
>>14682487
Apparently there aren't any times at all for the test, quality public services from ICBC once again.
>>14682488
Find more motovloggers to mock
pls
>>14682517
Their online booking is garbage, just call them.
>>14682482
No but I'm sure the previous owner was lol
What's wrong with chrome anon
>>14682456
no cause my engine is not diesel
>>14682536
Its garish,gaudy and reminds me of niggers
>>14682508
I rode with one once. I could see the suspension bouncing up and down from 50 yards away. I found it surprisingly funny to watch.
>>14682549
>durrr im retarted
>>14682489
I had some like that, but I fell in pavement and wasn't planing on falling. But I want to go with low profile now.
>>14682527
Okay. Got a throwaway email?
>>14682508
You literally have no idea what you are talking about. Pic related.
The FZ09 has a very linear power delivery throughout the rev range, it doesn't run out of steam at all at the top while still being strong at the bottom to make city riding a breeze.
The only real complaint about the power delivery is the throttle is snatchy and difficult to modulate at low throttle openings and in on-off-on transitions.
This can be fixed with an $85-150 tune through a tuner with Flashtune. Mail in your ECU after you put the exhaust you want on it and give them the specs of your mods. A plae like Danno's Racing or Bauce Racing can do the flash for cheap.
The other main drawback is it's suspension which can be easily and cheaply be fixed. See:
>>14682481
>>14682363
It might be news to you because you're such a tiny rider but not all beginners are known to be manlets who can't hold up the weight of a 650
>>14682552
What else reminds you of niggers
>>14682508
>too strong off the bottom end for no rational reason
Why on earth would you not want power at the bottom of the rev range
>>14682603
Lots of things, most chryslers, streets that are presidents last names, pontiacs, basketball the list goes on
>>14682616
kek keep going.
>>14682580
hey look at that, the power curve starts flattening off like a whole 2000 RPM before the redline, almost exactly like what I said huh?
also the one I rode had been flashed, it was smoother than a normal FZ-09 and it was still just disappointingly weird.
Seriously go and actually ride one, If you don't feel the drop off at the top i'll send you 5 bucks in the mail.
>>14682481
Is it really this easy?
>>14682618
The color white.
>>14682623
It increases until about 500rpm before redline but why would you want to have to rev to redline to get max power on a street bike?
>>14682508
This is literally the first time I've ever heard anyone say the FZ09 runs out of steam up top. It's literally as powerful as a 600 supersport (100+whp) up top but has the midrange and lowrpm power of a 750-1000
It just doesn't have a huge rush at it's top end like a 600 does because it has a lot more displacement to work with to make that power. But it is by no means weak up top.
You sound like you've never ridden one.
The rear suspension is garbage though. But it's an easy swap.
Do you guys root for a rider or a manufacturer during MotoGP?
>>14682671
manufacturer
whichever one I'm riding at the time.
>>14682641
all I'm saying is you feel the engine lose go from about 8,000 RPM when you ride one, and why bother buying a bike with 100 hp at all if you're not planning on using it? I said in my initial post the engine gives you a different impression from the bottom then sort of disappoints you as you rev it out, that's all.
Why would you want a ridiculous amount of power down low on a street bike either? Just makes it a pain in the arse while doing low speed stuff, I'd hate to try motogymkhana on an MT/FZ 09.
>>14682659
>It's literally as powerful as a 600 supersport (100+whp) up top but has the midrange and lowrpm power of a 750-1000
wow that sounds exactly like what I fucking said.
I have ridden one, that's why I don't like them.
Why do I have to like them?
what's wrong with me not liking them guys?
>vlogger pissed over a tire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_D1NrMODqc
>>14682626
rebuilding inverted forks isn't the easiest thing but anyone with any mechanical skill can pull it off. Racetech has free tech support to walk you through rebuilding your forks and installing their valve kits.
Replacing the shock is easy.
>Suspend rear of bike from the subframe (use an a-frame ladder or saw horses with a cushioned 2x4)
>unbolt OEM jello shock
>bolt in suitable replacement shock (like late model ZX6R shock)
Literally that easy.
Figure 2 hours for the forks, and about 30 minutes for the shock. Well worth the effort though.
If you wanted to you can get the shock resprung for your weight and revalved by racetech too for a bit more money, but just the stock ZX-6R shock is a drastic improvement that transforms the bike.
>>14682683
I just do figure 8 hella slow in a parking lot to get rid of my chicken strips
>>14682618
Bucket hats, gixxers, stolen bicycles, crime in general, watermelon arizona, harolds fried chicken, NOLA, democrats, jordans, large rims on shitty cars, cheap mercedes, dodge chargers, dodge as a whole. Basketball shorts, overly branded designer clothes. I can keep going but I think you get it
>>14682709
post strips
>>14682683
as someone whos only been riding for a year now on an enduro: the guy who made this video sounds like a pussy, like he doesnt care because he knows he'd never achieve zero chicken strips.
hes kinda missing the point, and i think so because hes insecure. quite obviously, a cruiser motorcycle is designed and ridden differently than a sport bike - so us being young men make cliques and groups and make our own acronyms for shit, to make it our own thing. Its not hard to understand why people do the chicken strips convo. sounds like itd be a fun way to start a conversation with new people at a bar.
what a cuck.
>>14682683
>cantturn makes not one but TWO videos justifying his poor cornering ability
>"I don't care about your strips. They don't mean anything."
>still won't share strips after spending 6 minutes ranting about how they don't matter and how it's fine to have them
>>14682683
>That voice
Cyclecruza is aids
>tfw no vstrom
>>14682304
I never said they were better; only that you discarding a valid option as a first bike because of your "opinions" about smaller bikes was fucking stupid.
They get better fuel economy than bigger bikes anyway, which for some people might be a thing.
>>14682751
>>14682709
Based on the peeling of the rubber I'd think you had been hitting corners at speed to get heat in them. I'm surprised.
>>14682733
He spends too much time with the memefaces to have time to practice corners.
>>14682623
>hey look at that, the power curve starts flattening off like a whole 2000 RPM before the redline, almost exactly like what I said huh?
So it flattens off... It makes over 100whp for over 2000rpm. How the fuck is this a bad thing?
Running out of steam means it starts tapering off in power at the top, something the bike definitely does not do. In fact it keeps making power until it peaks a couple hundred RPM before redline.
600's have a more drastic fall off in horsepower up top than the FZ09.
>Seriously go and actually ride one, If you don't feel the drop off at the top i'll send you 5 bucks in the mail.
I've ridden once. I helped a buddy do a shock swap on his.
They don't run out of steam, they just keep pulling up top. It seems like you're expecting a 600cc tier rush of power up top when that's not how this bike revs, and for good reason. It's a lower revving, higher displacement street oriented triple. It's not wanting for power anywhere.
>>14682681
>wow that sounds exactly like what I fucking said.
You said they run out fo steam up top. This implies the bike doesn't make any power up top. Which is wrong.
The bike makes good power up top but isn't hamstrung in the low-mid range like a 600 is. Add in that it's lighter than most 600's and it's a great street bike.
Especially once you fix the suspension and the throttle response.
>I have ridden one, that's why I don't like them.
>Why do I have to like them?
No one said you have to like them. I'm just correcting your factually incorrect statements. These bikes don't run out of steam up top. They have a pretty much dead flat torque curve from just above idle while making about 50% more torque than a 600's peak over the entirety of it's rev range making for very linear power production. And they make 600 tier power up top.
These bikes have the low-mid rpm grunt to make twins jealous while still having the peak power of a 600 supersport. The best of both worlds so to speak.
>bike back fired like a bitch
>had to be reved up or it would die
>take carb out
>idle jet was clogged
>clean the whole thing
>time to put this back up
>finally assembled
>put the pet cock in ON
>fuel leaks everywhere
>gasket is fucked
i guess i wont be riding next week :(
>>14682780
I discarded an opinion because I offered a better alternative that does everything a 250/300 ladybike will do for a beginner but has the advantage of not being garbage on the highway and will be something that a new rider can ride for a longer amount of time before outgrowing it.
250/300's are too small and too gutless for anyone that is not a lady or a manlet.
>>14682804
>I discarded his opinion because it conflicted with mine
Ftfy
>>14682801
wtf y tho go to vatozone and get yourself a roll of that cheap shitty gasket material, cut one to fit real quick and you're good.
>>14682804
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HR524WKD6uo
Have any bros fucked their shit up in a wreck?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JwlZiArfnYg
Poor bike is be so sad
>>14682801
where's it leaking from? The over flow hose? If so it's likely just the float needle not seating properly.
>>14682804
You can learn infinitely on a 250 so I don't see why you're acting like you have to get rid of it as soon as you learn how to get going without stalling
>>14682815
Wrong, I discarded the opinion because it provided inferior advice to a new rider.
Trolling new riders to get ladybikes instead of a decent more capable beginner is dbt cancer.
Either you are trolling or you got trolled yourself into the ladybike meme and you're trying to spread the cancer to help justify your buyers remorse.
>>14682833
he says gasket is fucked so i assumed bowl gasket. it could be something as simple as the O-ring on idle/mixture screw tho, had that happen to me. thought it was an overflowing bowl due to cracks in float. looked closer after 2 quick rebuilds and was pissed i wasted so much time
>>14682820
Nice troll.
CBR250RR's and TZR250R's are not the same as the Ninja 250 and CBR250R ladybikes dbt trolls newbs with.
You guys know places that will send free stickers? my bike is plain white and I want it to have that racing look. I know revzilla would send a few my way, maybe even suzuki, know a guy who emailed them and he got some sort of kit with keychain and a hat.
>>14682855
>ladybikes
post pics of your god machine
>>14682784
>You said they run out fo steam up top. This implies the bike doesn't make any power up top. Which is wrong.
no I said it runs out of steam, which it does.
>No one said you have to like them. I'm just correcting your factually incorrect statements
but they're not even incorrect, you can see the line visibly just fall off as you get near the top.
I don't even know why you're arguing with me while saying the exact same things I'm saying as a counterargument..
This makes no sense.
>>14682860
I could try buying them myself but $5-$10 a sticker doesn't seem worth it.
>>14682841
>Wrong, I discarded the opinion because I didn't agree with it
Your way isn't the only way, sonny jim.
>Either you are trolling or you got trolled yourself into the ladybike meme and you're trying to spread the cancer to help justify your buyers remorse.
Pull the other one, it's got bells on.
>>14682855
>b-but those 250's are not the 2-250's I meant!
Moving the goalposts much?
>>14682829
I totaled my last bike
>>14682860
I could send you some monster stickers.. Or just email them and ask for free ones
>>14682833
the carburator has a rubber seal thingy in the bottom its all streched and shit i just gotta order it and take everything apart again
>>14682860
Revzilla sends one of these with every package you order.
WAT racing has fake racing team stickers
You can order random assorted sponsor sticker sheets from most places too for like $10.
Most every company that you order aftermarket parts from sends you a sticker set with the product.
>>14682883
What happened anon?? Are you okay? And got any pics
>>14682899
Got that same stick sheet under my bed. I figured they'd send different assortment of stickers with different orders...
>>14682507
wtf is happening here?
>>14682860
you can actually just get entire sheets of sponsor stickers if you just want the look
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Motocross-Racing-Rally-Dakar-Race-Sport-Dirt-Rider-Sponsor-Stickers-24-Sheets-/231833169975?hash=item35fa557037:g:FOoAAOSwvUlWsDhV
>>14681694
Where at?
>>14682906
I highsided while getting hektik. I was fine, just some road rash and cracked ribs. I think I have one picture but I have to look around for it
>tfw pissing rain out
>want to make a steak
>grill hood is getting wet
what do
>>14682952
grill in the rain you pussay, I do it all the time
>>14682952
stop being a bitch and make a steak
>>14682956
>>14682958
fuck this rain tho shit's wet
>>14682952
>>14682958
>making a steak
>making
>>14682952
Grill, its just water
>>14682866
>no I said it runs out of steam, which it does.
Wrong, The bike produces more power and doesn't fall off until just before redline. That is the opposite of "running out of steam".
>but they're not even incorrect, you can see the line visibly just fall off as you get near the top.
The power starts leveling off at over 100whp. This is not "running out of steam". 600's and 1000cc supersports do the exact same thing, even worse because they level off and start losing power towards redline in a more drastic fashion than the FZ09. You have no idea what you are talking about.
Pic related.
This is what "running out of steam" looks like. Notice on the stock graph the bike makes peak power about 3000rpm before redline and power starts to taper off. This is exactly opposite of what the FZ09 does.
>I don't even know why you're arguing with me while saying the exact same things I'm saying as a counterargument..
I'm not saying the same things as you.
I'm emonstrating how what you are saying is wrong.
You're saying that a bike that makes a strong low-mid range and then goes on to make a strong top end in a linear fashion while making near peak power for a large swath of rpm without and dips or falling off of power until just before redline is somehow "running out of steam"
This is completely wrong.
>>14682967
>not going out and shooting a cow you raised from an insemination you did yourself and butchering the meat and making a fine cut of steak out of ol' bessy and having a wonderful dinner
>>14682952
>start fire in home
>grill a nice steak
come on kkk.
>>14682979
If you inseminate it yourself will it taste like your cum?
>>14682875
>Your way isn't the only way, sonny jim.
Unless you can point out how these ladybikes are somehow any better than the bikes I recommended your position has no merit.
>>b-but those 250's are not the 2-250's I meant!
>Moving the goalposts much?
They're not. Literally no body was talking about TZR's or 250RR's at all.
When people are recommending 250 starter bikes they are pretty much always talking about CBR250R and ninja 250 ladybikes or their 300cc equivalents.
TRR250R's and CBR250RR's are pretty terrible beginner bikes too, way too peaky and hard edged for someone to learn on. 650 twins are again, better bikes to learn on.
Please try harder with your shit tier trolling.
>>14682987
>tfw no hibachi
Hi, newfag to /o/ here, I'm a college student looking to get a bike at the end of the summer. What are some good bikes or links to finding the right bike for a beginner? I'll have a price range of ~$1-4K
>>14683007
Get an R1M
>>14683007
SV650
Ninja 650
CBR650
HawkGT
Don't fall for the 250-300cc ladybike troll.
>>14683007
The most clapped out gsxr you can get
>>14683007
if you are in oregon you can buy mine
>>14683007
GSXR1300 with at least 2 turbos.
>>14683027
hows the weed up there?
>>14683007
any 250
any 300
GS500
650 singles like a DR, KLR, or XR 650
>>14683027
how much would you sell it for?
>>14683032
Kit Kat doesn't like breaking the law, too scared
>>14683027
Sorry, I'm in NY
>>14683035
like 1200
>>14683032
pretty dank. I don't smoke but I am growing some fire.
>>14683007
One of these:
>>14683015
Get something fuel injected. Carbs are a pain in the ass to fuck with.
Also bikes like the CBR600F4i are great bikes to learn on too and can carry you from learning all the way to track days with little work.
>>14683039
its legal in oregon doe
>>14683027
Sorry I'm looking for a sporty bike.
>>14683007
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>>14682993
>Unless you can point out how these ladybikes are somehow any better than the bikes I recommended your position has no merit.
I did, but just to recap for your lazy ass they're better on fuel, and now that I think about it, lighter as well.
>They're not. Literally no body was talking about TZR's or 250RR's at all.
You made a blanket statement that ALL 250/300's are shit first bikes. Nowhere was specified that you didn't mean certain bikes like the TZR or MC22.
So unless a 250 isn't actually a 250 then I think you were in fact moving the goalposts.
>CBR250RR's are pretty terrible beginner bikes too, way too peaky and hard edged for someone to learn on.
Clearly you have never ridden a CBR250RR, they're one of the most popular learner bikes in Australia. Peaky, sure, but not in a bad-for-learners-way. They're not as hard-edged as a bigger sportbike either, but you wouldn't know that.
650's are a good option as far as first bikes are concerned, sure, but they're not the only option like you're making out. 250's exist for a reason, and not just because of licensing restrictions either.
>>14683043
would ya take 850 :^)
>>14683055
dual sport or sv650
>>14683041
good luck then.
>>14683060
no. I would take 1100, but when I list it I am going to list it for 1400
>>14682950
Well if you find it post it anon.. Gals you're okay tho sorry about the bike
>>14683066
875
>>14683072
1-treefiddy
