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>>10361928
>Webms with sound
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>Previously on /dbt/
>>14880017
first for cucking you fools
>>14880061
>Bmw gs anon
i'll pretend that's me
rf1200 or rx q
>>14882454
wer nicht? :^)
>>14882391
Nobody else? I thought you guys were safety freaks.
dang, I missed the first post by like 5 seconds.
>>14882470
cbr600rr which is the best bike in the world every bike should be a cbr
>>14882464
spooky 2bh
>>14882476
i don't think that'll fit on my head though
10th for dirty drz
>>14882474
I started on a ninja 250 which is great and very easy to ride and have fun on but when I opened the throttle or went on the highway I always wished I had more power
>>14882475
>two swing arms zip-tied together
mite b cool
>>14882478
3 spooky 5 you?
>>14882470
wr 125
>>14882473
wann fackelst du eigentlich dein erstes flüchtlingsheim ab?
>mgw kein flüchtlingsheim im ort
>>14882495
>>14882498
yeah
i like my girls well tanned
>>14882484
I have the rf1200 and I like it a lot, it's very comfortable
I haven't tried the other one
why are buells so ugly?
>>14882474
if you want to kill yourself I won't stop you
>>14882499
sowas kann man nicht über das internet preisgeben, verfassungsschutz ließt mit :^)
>>14882517
wel u suk
>>14882517
what kind of weird coat of arms is that?
>>14882539
Bayern
>>14882464
>cucking
>implying I have a gf
jokes on you
>>14882558
oberbayern du kasperl
>>14882539
the greatest country in the world
>>14882531
nur weil du noch keiner den kolben reingebuttert hast :DDD
Why does the new vfr 1200 look so shit compared to the 800
The more I look at this the more I want it
>>14882584
le funny fake carb meme
>>14882576
>oberbayern
wo is der Unterschied? :^)
>implying ich hätt das beürfniss danach
ne kollege, hab ja alles was ich brauch.
Autofahren is ganz nett, wenn ich die neue Maschine hab werde ich zu 100% ausgeglichen sein.
>>14882584
you taste is shit.
>>14882373
I'd bang your sister.
>>14882265
Yup.
You've also confirmed you're autistic
>>14882588
>had to look this up to confirm it
What the fuck?
>>14882584
>$14,500
Personally a little on the high side for me, but those are your petrodollars
>>14882584
fucking hipster
>>14882600
How and why?
>>14882594
You don't even know how she looks like, neither of those girls is related to me :^)
![kle004[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/DTM6MBq.jpg "kle004[1].jpg")
What can you tell me about the KLE 500?
Thinking about getting one for my second bike. I can find them for about 2.500-3.000€ with 10.000km.
Any reason why I should not?
>>14882591
bua irgendwas stimmt net ganz mit dir
>>14882603
yeah it's pretty cringey, but the kind of people that triumph wants to attract are exactly the people that would want to look like they ride a "real" oldschool bike, but have none of the hassle of it
>>14882629
>You don't even know how she looks like
>implying I don't
>>14882636
>41 NM torque
>6 gears
say goodbye to acceleration
Finally got that fucking bash plate put on the vstrom. Jesus, had to put the bike on its side in order to get to the kickstand bolts
>>14882640
Well... Coming from a 125cc that will be a massive improvement.
>>14882652
>he doesn't have a centre stand on his pigfat bike
>>14882655
the centerstand is on there, there's two bolts that are a bitch to get to underneath that was made extremely easier when tipped on its side.
>>14882654
i guess you're right. I'm sure it's a very capabl, although gutless bike. I considered it before i got my BMW, but it just lacked the power and is rather heavy for it's size
also, 10.000 km means nothing, it's how/when maintenance has been performed, and if the bike has been abused or not
and 2,5k to 3k euros looks like the upper price limit for KLE500s here in germany, most seem to be sold for 1500 to 2000 euros
>>14882584
>usd forks on cafe
Yucky
>>14882652
what happened to the sv?
>There are only 3 luggage racks on sale
>1 is broken
>the guy I contacted stopped replying because he thinks I?m a scammer
>the other wants 100€
I fuck hate every single one of you, shoutern italians.
>>14882636
What are you looking for in a bike?
>>14882692
Weld one yourself
>terrone di merda
>>14882691
sold that last year, where you been?
>>14882692
southern italians are basically africans
>>14882707
I could, but making the hinges is a pain in the ass.
>>14882712
Fucking zulù.
>>14882711
contemplating od
srsly you sold it a year ago? the blue naked?
>>14882716
call me up, i work in a precision engineering workshop now, I'll fucking CNC mill and turn that shit for ya
>>14882726
>contemplating od
you and me both, dude
yeah, i sold it in august? i think? sold it to a manlet who rode all around the country for a couple weeks with it. it still has my "cactus" lettering on it
![20110917-DSC6968-S[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/zgpKX0u.jpg "20110917-DSC6968-S[1].jpg")
>>14882697
A Fun Commuter capable for Adventure/travel with offroad.
Pic related: The kind of places I want to ride to.
>>14882677
They are a bit more expensive here I guess. The BMWs are out of my budget. Even the 20yo ones are more expensive.
>>14882751
Wr 450
>>14882746
well shit. he still have the HD sticker your dad put on it?
>>14882751
where is here?
i got my F650 for 2,5k euros with 9000 kilometres (very well maintained, first hand from a BMW mechanic's daughter) it's hecking bulletproof i'll tell ya hwhat
>>14882764
nah that blew off ages ago and it was a friend of mine who put that on there. funny you remembered that, anon. :)
>>14882771
I keep thinking only when I begin to forget the little things will I let myself go
>>14882729
Where at?
There's no rack on the market that you could copy, I'd need to go measure out my bike's ass.
>>14882766
>Dat sprocket
Is it aftermarket?
>why does it look suspiciously "hoonigan f4i" like?
Anyone have any experience ordering boots that are labeled in EU sizes only? I wear a 13 US but the largest size I can find in a pair of boots is 47EU. the conversion charts I find have that listed as 12.5US to 13US with a few calling it 14US.
>>14882783
nah man, gotta stay thoughtful
>>14882813
thanks
>>14882638
Not even I do
>>14882637
Was isn daran Bitte falsch? >>14882707
>not being glorious Etna man
>>14882817
what bike do you ride, anon?
>>14882766
>where is here?
Spainistan.
>>14882760
Too enduro for my taste, but I would love one in supermoto to hoon around.
>>14882833
07 xt225, did
>>14882525
is that the messeturm in frankfurt or am i retarded
>>14882843
what happened to it? did the skid demon get you?
>>14882692
>the guy I contacted stopped replying because he thinks I?m a scammer
I'd like to see this convo where two autismo's go at it
>>14882850
nah I only had like a good 20 hours in the seat, was msf's but I loved the thing as if it were my own
Just got a lot going on right now, guess I woke oon the wrong side
> shooting in Munich
RIP stanced bimmer anon
>>14882858
well anon, I don't know what to tell you. hope you have better sides to wake up on and get a baiku soon
>>14882874
t-t-thx
alas, got rid of the xr100 few years back tho.so I've got an itch not fully satisfied.
>>14882864
>iraqi shooting two syrians
o-okay
>>14882882
I know these feels
>>14882892
cuz you weren't wearing boots when the bikes exhaust trapped your ankles after it fell over
Help br/o/s
My bike has been smoking when cold starting and I rev it or when it gets too hot. (Just bought it so need to check fan operation)
It smells sweet so I'm guessing a blown head gasket. Is there any other way that the coolant might be getting into the fuel/oil?
>>14882791
what sprocket?
>>14882785
munich
give me the measurements in form of a bluebprint, the allowed tolerances, and ridicolous amounts of aluminium and that mofo will be yours
>>14882822
du bist halt hart narrisch
>>14882849
>buell
>in deutschland
ob du behindert bist hab ich gefragt
>>14882864
holy shit finally something happening
>>14882892
rip xr100 lad
>>14882766
>edelstoff in NRW-Flasche
Was zum Fick bin ich säend?
>>14882905
ich bin betrunken woher soll ich wissen fdas dass nicht scheiss schland ist
>>14882905
Ich hab einfach aufgegeben, wer nichts erwartet kann auch nicht enttäuscht werden.
>mgw man unironisch dem Elliot sein Manifest gelesen hat und bis jetzt typisches Amokläufer leben lebt
Heiligs Blechle
>>14882913
>trinken
Degeneriert
>mgw
>>14882913
ja gut ich hatte auch schon meine drei feierabend bier aber das seh sogar ich, obwohl ich erst einmal in frankfurt war
hab ich von reddit zigeunert uezs
>>14882909
oida frag mich nicht, die hat mein vater gekauft, ich war empört als ich gesehen hab dass august auch in 0,33 abgefüllt wird
>>14882899
Boots are a meme.
>>14882906
RIP
>>14882905
Your sprocket looks gynormous
Someone talk to me about CB's
I'm so glad that spring is here...
>>14882932
you first
>>14882932
Get a CBR or a CBF
Old timey bikes are often poorly maintained and thus unreliable
>>14882591
disgusting. Nothing wrong with carbs, nothing wrong with FI. But this
JUST
>>14882932
ok truckers are really funny and have cool codenames
>>14882851
>Hello, I'd be interested in the rack, shipping included in the price?
>Yeah if you're interested I can include the shipping price
weekend goes by
>Hello, paypal payment is good for you? or do you prefer bank check? I'm from X city so I'd prefer a trackable package, if it cost a bit more it's fine
>Sure paypal is good, tracking is already included, my paypal is [adress censored]
>Your paypal adress is censored, it's the first time I buy something on this ad site so I read the faqs and it says it's for security. I'll take a screen of my email adress so you can send it to me.
>What??????? I don't understand??????
>Your paypal adress was censored, I can't see it if you type using the ad service. [try to show him my email adress]
And he stopped answering.
I fucking found this stupid cunt on facebook, I'm almost tempted to post is stupid ass faggot face.
>>14882905
>bluebprint, the allowed tolerances, and ridicolous amounts of aluminium and that mofo will be yours
Eeeeeeee, might as well do it myself.
>>14882466
it's an ST. Not a GS.
>>14882930
there's a lot of plastic shit around there, don't ask me why. but as far as I know, it's the original back and front sprocket. i honestly don't know how big they are though
>>14882953
no u
>>14882949
but do you have a 5 axis cnc milling machine that_s the size of a small lorry?
Going ride, dbt, yall have fun
>>14882919
geh scheissen piefke
>>14882969
>but do you have a 5 axis cnc milling machine that_s the size of a small lorry?
Not personally, but I have friends.
>>14882973
>actually riding
>>14882973
how can i have fun if im not riding ??
asshole
>>14882973
>2016
>owning a motorcycle and not pretending on a scottish bagpipe enthusiast forum
>>14882977
dies uezs
piefkes und preußen ins gas
>>14882906
>only 100cc
>>14882995
>scottish bagpipe enthusiast forum
you took it too far
>>14882997
mein dorf > alles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTVrY8eE9Ug
le funny grenzgänger meme
do you listen to music on your bike
post it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rogCrEqybu8
>>14883041
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es1GSNj3VL8
Guys, I bought another bike.
>changing all fluids
>new tires
>new chain and sprocket
>pic related
>>14883058
du absoluter neger
gib geld bidde
>>14883041
https://youtu.be/RYzYo-XJfUI
>>14883071
how can anyone unironically listen to metal without having an aneurysm?
>>14883058
>some europoor has a bandit and I don't
>>14883058
I gasped when I saw the thumbnail, thinking you welded some weird forks to the front with the wheels extended forwards.
>>14883076
TASTE THE BLADE OF HEROES FURY OF THUNDER!
>>14883085
some american gets shot and I don't
>>14883041
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt5OZJ1LrbQ
>>14883076
All my friends have been listening to this absolute horseshit since I met them in highschool.
>mfw I spent 10 years listening to this crap when hanging out or at parties
j/k I don't go to parties
>>14883095
not yet, mehmet
>>14882688
fuck you
cafe racers were never about using shitty outdated technology
someone update me on the /sem/en meet
>>14883117
cancelled
>>14883095
>he can't shoot himself with .22 to build resistance
smdh
>>14883117
Already happened.
>>14883041
www.jazzradio.com/bebop
>at night
>in the rain
>>14883063
geh arbeiten ;)
but srsly I'm going to sell two bikes this year.
And this bike was in the "shit bike category" price
but it got new pistons, new cam shaft and new valves.
Engine starts and sounds like new
>>14883085
Btw its the much more awesome Bandit 400
>>14883086
I loled
>>14883139
Tu ich doch schon, krieg aber erst ab nächstem Monat Kohle
>>14881649
Hard to say. I mean if its higher in miles/KMs, then it could be on it's death bed, or in need of an expensive valve adjustment.
Can I put my leather pants in the washing machine?
I'd ask my mom but I'd be concerned if she knew
>>14882949
lol you can't email people actual objects
>>14883178
NOPE
get woolite, clean in tub. air dry.
fucking stripped screws
>pic very related
>>14883147
nice
when will you get a bike again?
>>14883191
Thanks pal
>>14883195
>order one of those tips
>it's not straight
Hate.
And it was a usag kit.
![00X0X_929YsC7eM18_600x450[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/EUi5pak.jpg "00X0X_929YsC7eM18_600x450[1].jpg")
Looking for a sv650 for a first bike, considering this:
http://york.craigslist.org/mcy/5482796808.html
Contacted the guy, says frame has 23k miles, he did an engine swap. says bike was garage kept, and dings were there when he bought it, but he was sure it had "only been layed down". Says he selling only because he wants a 1000RR.
I smell fish, but what do you all think? If i go to inspect it, what should I look for?
>>14883139
Why is it so good?
>inb4 because ur license goes up to 400cc ;^)
>>14883187
no!
Leather should not be cleaned with mineral water or tap water.
You can wash it in a tub or something but get a two or three canisters of distilled water. The leather wont feel brittle afterwards.
If you want to take extra good care of your leather, get some leather oil. You can usually find leather oil at shops for horsemen. (This sounds strange, not sure how to translate it correctly, I mean a shop where people who own a horse buy stuff for it)
>>14883210
How do people fuck up so bad that they need to swap engine at less than 23k miles?
>>14883195
I'm too scared to get close to brake fluid.
>>14883234
redlining, generally treating it like their mothers treated them
What's the best way to get waterproof?
My textile jacket went up in flakes and i'm considering leather for my new one
>any consensus on a non shit option?
>>14883234
>oops lol forgot to fill it with oil before riding it after last oil change
>tfw no 1239 euro
>>14883210
>http://york.craigslist.org/mcy/5482796808.html
That's a lot for an SV650
>>14883221
it is the lightest Bandit, with a dry weight of only 163kg or around 360 lbs and revs all the way up to 15000rpm.
And as it was the best bike you could have in japan( they didnt sell big bikes there) it is made verry well, with dual disc brakes front etc.
>>14883244
that shit thast was in there was more water than brake fluid, but you are right. Gloves should be worn.
>university has a powder coat gun and a oven
>powder coat all the things
>pic related
>>14883234
to play devil's advocate, if this guy got it from someone else and swapped the engine himself, that could be a GOOD sign as to the mechanical integrity of this particular engine. and if he says it was laid down it was most likely laid down (albeit at speed). if it were hit by something or itself hit something at high speed, you would be able to tell. and if it were highsided you would be able to tell. check the frame. small bends are OK (although make sure you test ride that bitch), creases are the opposite of OK. if you have a friend who rides bieks have him ride it for you and tell you what's up. if you on't and you notice anything raising red flags, walk away.
really just look for anything overt that signifies more than cosmetic damage. bikes are generally pretty sturdy and can handle being slid across the ground at speed if they are properly repaired, so don't let rashes or anything like that throw you off.
>>14883272
goggles m8, goggles
>>14882591
>not liking a comfy classic style bike with 97bhp and 82 torx at less than 5k RPM
Its a cool bike.
Should I get a Suzuki Bandit 600 or a Honda Transalp650 as first bike ?
> ridden the Bandit, liked it but felt too much bike between me and road
>>14883289
No it ain't
It's a shit bike with retarded marketing
>>14883294
yes
>>14883294
did someone say Transalp 650?
>>14883294
Klr
Xrr
Xl
Dr
Any of those+650 is an indestructible starter bike
>>14883294
thats not a Transalp, you posted a Plasnart
>>14882890
>iraqi shooting two syrians
Can you fucking blame him?
/pol/ aside, it's nice out and I should go ride the V-Stronk or rip around obnoxiously on the DR650.
>>14883294
>>14883306
also feel free to ask about the TA650, I'll try to answer without showing my incompetence or ignorance too much
>>14883308
you forgot the xt
how can you forget the xt
>>14883312
>Damn Plasnart weather
>>14883210
>blew out first engine being a hooligan
>dropped it on the last wheelie on the last ride
>ad be like 'only been layed down'
>>14883315
Will I miss the ABS on a 1997/1998 model ?
>poor
>>14883316
because they don't make them anymore and hard as shit to find.
>>14883325
I'm on a 2002 model without ABS. Don't miss it at all.
>>14883327
yes they still make them
but the dual sports that you listed are all pretty heavy (if you buy the new ones)
>>14883316
If you want to go the Yamaha way, You should rather get a TT instead of a XT. The TT is basically a XT with better Suspension and brakes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ary8DnoWYWc
>500cc two-stroke sportsbikes are never coming back
>>14883346
I know, but they are less common and more expensive
but you're right, I'd rather get a TT or a XR650R if not yamaha
>>14883340
>yes they do
erm.. google says otherwise.
>>14883360
look at the successors
they don't make the dr600 or klr600 anymore either
>>14883259
>750 sport touring
>below 1500 euro
There is hope for me yet
>tfw 370 euro tax return
>tfw tried on new riding pants
I am looking forward to dying in bled come july
>>14883360
now look up the successor, the XT660
>>14883360
>>14883340
They make the 660 now...
A pigfat learner
>>14883325
thats really your only question?
>>14883195
>pic related
Fuck, this exact thing happened to me last night. Helping my flatmate bleed his brakes, one of the fucking screws on the master cylinder is a very unique round-drive type screw.
I had another master cylinder lying on the workbench so i just swapped that over.
>tfw too fucking lazy to extract one screw
>>14883377
the new klr and dr are pigfat, too, compared to the old ones
>>14883371
the number of good bike deals is increasing somehow, despite the "cheap winter" meme
>>14883393
Yeah, but they are not 48hp factory
>>14883371
the Bandit was a 1000 euro bike too.>>14883058
Keep in mind that you will probably need to spend a additional ~300€ in a cheap bike in form of either tires, fluids, tüv, brake pads etc.
>>14883370
this thing would look much less dorky with a motorcross style front fender
>>14883353
BRAAAAAAAAAAP
>>14883399
>Yeah, but they are not 48hp factory
the old ones? that's true
I don't get what you want to say
>>14883390
whats it like over 100/200km distances ? In the wet ?
Is 27k too high mileage ? Reasons NOT to get one ?
>>14883422
The 660 would have been a better bike, but it was cucked by factory to be suitable for a2 cunts
>>14883438
ah, okay
yes that may be true. But even if it had 60 hp or so, I think it would be still too heavy. With lower weight and non-a2 power it maybe could have been a competitor to the 690 enduro
>forgot to put work uniform in drier
>soaking wet
>have to be at work in 20 mins
>fuck it
>put clothes on
>ride to work like that
>arrive to work bone dry
Is there literally ANYTHING a bike CANT do?
>>14883455
bring back my dead grandma
>>14883448
The weight is one of the worst offenders.
Without that pigfat frame and hyper restrictive, heavy terminals it could've ben the stuff of dreams
>>14883455
protect you in the event of a collision or loss of control of the vehicle
Hey /dbt/ am I strange for not taking photos of my bike even though it is not a shitbike? To date have only taken 3 photos.
Idk I can look at my bike whenever so I don't feel the need to take photos.
>>14883455
Get me a gf
>>14883457
Try to jumpstart her
>>14883465
i don't have a single photo of my old 848. i've taken about 40 so far of my versys. go figure
>>14883457
It can help you see her again
>>14883472
I got a couple for facebook and dbt
>>14883472
Yeah it's more because it's a unique bike and don't really want it all over the net I guess.
>>14883425
In a single day I rode it for 13+ hours (16 hour start to finish), from 30°C in Italy to >0°C on La Bonette. Comfy as fuck, coming from a 6'6" fatass. Odometer is currently at 125k~ kilometers. Has never broken down in all that time. Only broken parts due to user error. Very forgiving, decent allrounder. It really doesn't have any weak points when it comes to reliability.
Don't buy it if you want powerwheelies, don't buy it if you dislike a straight up seating position, don't buy it if you're looking to impress the ladies, don't buy it if you're looking to do serious offroading thats not just sand (pic related). Basically, make sure this bike suits your needs. What do you intend to use it for? Where you from anyway?
>>14883488
on the contrary. i want to shill it as much as humanly possible because it's amazing.
why all the cafe hate
makes me feel ashamed to own my baiku
>>14883448
>can't even buy a new XT in the UK
Can anyone ID the model of this jacket?
>Found it on Craigslist for $100
>Hopefully it's not fake
Also, is buying used gear a good idea?
>>14883503
It's a shit, pigfat bike and you cucked it with ABS
>>14883511
a piece of road safety gear is only "used" if it has slid across and/or impacted the ground at any appreciable velocity. what you're looking at is "worn a couple times"
>>14883503
Should I post my baiku?
>>14883511
just ask him to take a picture of the tag or something
>>14883504
As you should be
>>14883513
image
>>14883521
yes
>>14883469
fucking this
goddamn bitches wet themselves over a riced up integra but my race ready machine isn't even worth a second look?
Maybe I need a harley.
>>14883504
-uncomfortable
-slow
-hipster
-unreliable
-old
-built by people who's last mechanical endeavor was using a screwdriver.
Bimmeranon, see >>14881438 and >>14881463. The stalking commences once again. Should we step up our game and select hardcore mode?
god fucking damn I'm buying a fuel injected bike for daily next time
fucking carb magic
>>14883531
I get all kinds of looks with my bike. It's just that all that attention goes away when my helmet goes off
>>14883494
>hmm tricky
>D'oh! heheh..
>Oh fuck!
>At bike junkyard
>They have some "mostly complete bikes" upfront for sale
>See a literal perfect bike (200cc 1970s kawasaki something)
>Ask about it
>Oh sorry that's sold!
>Come back 2 weeks later
>It's still sitting there with a price tag on it
>Ask again
>Some dumb slut employee that wouldn't know how to use a ratchet tells me:
>yeah that's mine I bought it
>But I saw it here 2 weeks ago and it still has the price tag on it
>I just forgot to move it off the sales floor
>Driving by the next day I can still see it sitting on the salesfloor with the price tag hanging off the handlebar
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>>14883504
because people here only like shitbikes and japcrap
>>14883539
fucking feels
>>14883520
Yeah, pretty much what the seller claims on the ad.
>>14883525
You mean like pic related?
>>14883504
Get a front fender
And clean that shit off your exhaust
>>14883529
Alright /dbt/ pls
>>14883553
Apologies for flipping phone magic
>>14883551
maybe. idk if that's enough to tell if it's real as i don't have any astars stuff. i'm sure another anon could help
Any thoughts on selling your vehicle for your very first bike. Anyone have experience with this?
>>14883553
>no google image results
Looks pretty nice, although I reckon it's not your DD?
>>14883545
Hey, I like euros too.
>>14883553
looks like >:(
>>14883545
Shit rice burner reporting in.
>>14883464
>>14883457
>>14883469
Also watching old earthquake footage in the Bay Area
>mfw all the CHP are on dual sports
The fuck
>>14883544
>frog
>.gif
>no REEEEtc.
I am disappoint
>>14883537
Well, >>14881463 is easy as fuck. I had my internship in that castle.
Hardcore mode seems fine to me.
>>14883564
Do you have 2 cars? Don't sell your only car for a bike.
>>14883544
>reeeee
>>14883565
Yeah it is my dd haha not rich enough for two bikes just yet.
Dat V4 tho I couldn't have anything else
>>14883573
link?
I have an old CHP helmet somewhere
I should put a new liner in that
>>14883553
why is your radiator hose wrapped?
>>14883574
The REE was implied.
>>14883564
no, but it's a bad idea. you are far more likely to completely wreck your bike than you are to completely wreck a car, especially as a new rider. and there is the chance that something happens and you get scared and swear off riding altogether and then you're stuck with a bike that might take a while to get rid of, with no transportation.
just get a small-bore learner bike and see if it's for you. put in 6 months and you'll be able to tell if it's going to be something you can stick with over the long term
>>14883577
Why?
I could get a ton of movie for it and I vanna go fast
>>14883579
I meant a car as your main mode of transport, that bike doesn't seem too practical or comfortable. Or are the ergos untouched?
>>14883583
Just because, helps to beef up front end a bit and feels nice haha
>>14883576
>>14883537
>tfw no one around me, I can only do that myself all alone
>>14883573
only police i've ever seen on dual sports are SFPD. chippers (and a large majority of the SFPD) seem to exclusively be your conventional, cruisersexual XxXleatherboiXxX coppers, if they ride bikes at all.
>>14883494
>Ireland
I will use it for weekend spins on twisty roads.Maybe a summer trip to UK/Europe. It wouldn't leave pavement most of the time. I like the upward seating as muh spine is shit.
>>14883597
Seating pos is actually really comfy as fuck, I've got long arms can just sit upright if I want, touched a lot and molested. The whole bike is fairly low and I got fully adjustable clipons if I want to change them. Also no car. Ausfag.
>>14883594
Anybody here will tell you they love their bikes but would never sell their car because you can't use a bike like a bar.
also
>First bike
You don't even know how to ride a bike, you might not even like riding once your actually start.
>>14883544
>bike junkyard
Are these common?
They are practically non-existant in NZ. I was thinking about starting one. Good idea? Bad idea? Ugly idea?
>dumb slut employee
I fucking hate this when dealing with stuff that I enjoy, like motorbikes and guns etc, but when I go to the electrical wholesaler at work it's a nice to deal with someone good looking instead of the usual sweaty nerd
oh shit did I just send this thread to the printer in my dads office?
brb intercept.webm
>>14883598
>beef up front end
what? do you mean like, suspension? or just literally make the front of the bike look fatter?
Uh... hello son?
>>14883553
Is your rear master-cylinder just a tube?
I like it.
>>14883645
Dad. I am homosex.
>>14883504
They're like cruisers
>slow
>dumb looking
>uncomfortable
>worse in every way than other bikes
