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>>10361928
>Boring webms with sound
>>>/wsg/1046108
>Previously on /dbt/
>>15261927
First for motogf
http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/mcy/5568749021.html
Think I can get him down to $2k. Would replace the tank, taillight, and maybe the bars, at least the grips. Is this steal or will this thing take me to the bank?
>0-4 tuna and peas
>5-9 cookies and milk
>>15263484
>Would replace the tank, taillight, and maybe the bars, at least the grips
>and buying a Ducati
just get a different bike, anon.
>>15263485
post your bike now
>>15263502
>>15263506
My honda a shit
>>15263502
>>15263502
theft recovery today, after he crashed it on a police chase, god damm it, why purple you fucks... god I hate thieves, on the bright side, they guy went to the hospital on a broken neck, I hope he dies.
>>15263548
i hope the guy that stole my bike dies
>tfw now nobike
>>15263502
>>15263548
>4chan eating my picture
>>15263484
Not worth it, it seems like a money pit to me
>>15263564
jesus christ why purple, what the fuck
>>15263548
go pay him a "visit"
>>15263502
>>15263600
wr 125
>>15263570
i dont know, but holy shit they did a shitton of damage to my bike its not even funny, like i need to replace the front wheel, forks, handlebar, radiators, all the plastic, remove the craptastic paint job and get new fenders. not sure if i just should sell it as is or fix it.
>>15263617
Did insurance cover it somewhat?
It's up to you how much of an attachment that bike was and if you're willing to sell it
>>15263473
Did the MSF course last weekend, is this ninja 500r a good bikefu for an up and coming squid?
>>15263564
Attempt to sue the nigger for ten billion dollars.
>forgetting to attach image
>blaming it on the website
>>15263622
no insurance, and i do have some what of a big attachment to it, my first bike and the bike i learned to ride. fuck me i dont know what to do.
>>15263627
>nigger only getting charged with possecion of stolen good, not with theft because "he just bought man, i didnt du nutting"
>>15263502
>>15263624
If it's cheap
>>15263639
Just spray paint Kawasaki green over it
![Suzuki_GW250-05[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/YPfKXJs.jpg "Suzuki_GW250-05[1].jpg")
Opinions on the GW 250? Should I keep an eye on them for a first bike along with the Ninja 250s and so forth?
>>15263651
Do you consider $2k cheap for such a bike? It's priced lower than most of the 250cc bikes around me.
Would using chain lube be fine for a clutch line?
>>15263580
>he fell for the 300 may may
>>15263669
Have fun.
>>15263669
go to the amusement park
just do it
>>15263669
>>15263669
We're in this shit together wranon. Do ur fuckn duty
>>15263669
Don't go deleting it, you rolled. Now get your ass to the amusement park you faggot!
>>15263694
I know
I rolled and deleted to not shit up the thread :^)
>>15263691
>>15263676
>>15263674
well fuck, guess I'll have to now.
what u fags doing tomorrow? (dbt related)
I'll call my instructor and get information when I can finally do my test
>>15263658
Probably not if its dry wax.
>>15263714
It's not. It's this stuff, I'm almost out of it and I figured I could use up the last little bit on the clutch line. I know it says any cable on there, but I've been misled by labels once too many times before.
>>15263656
Yeah, I've seen them as low as $3000. That's definitely a beater but go for it. If it gets too expensive just dump it.
>>15263655
250s are for quares, get a 500 or 650 twin. They won't try to kill you like an i4 600 powerband will and they won't try to kill you by being too slow.
>>15263726
Just do it. I use silicon spray in almost everyting that requires lube.
>>15263624
I went with the '09 500R as my first.
I only have a weekend of riding under my belt so far, but I've enjoyed it.
>>15263624
Nope there pretty shitty.
>americlap peak times
>shitposting about traps, dicks and 250cc scooters
>EU peak times
>civilized talk about motorcycles
I wish this was a joke.
WEW LADDIES
Carb #2 decided to go on a rampage and flood like never seen before. Then it goes on and floods #1 through the air hose.
It's so bad fuel almost literally falls out of the carb.
I wonder what could have happened...
>>15263807
Either the tank is so fucking rusty it clogged the carb again or the float got stuck,
or maybe gravity fed doesn't quite work with this bike?
>>15263691
Hello my polish friend.
>>15263639
Strip the paint, sand the scratches, sandblast the rims.... then repaint.
>>15263654
I think it may be a yamaha
>>15263820
Tank is rusty, but I'm running the tank filter and an inline filter, fuel comes out spotless.
I rode about 100km yesterday and commuted to work today and it ran pretty well, I think the gravity feed is okay, it also floods like a mad fuck with a silicon hose attached to a small reservoir, and I've been wrenching on the bike with that system for a few months now and no issues. Float needles are brand new too.
Last time it started flooding it was like this it was on a similar time scale — worked fine for about 2 days, then started to flood like a mad cunt, but I think it was carb #4 back then. I could have put the float in another carb while reassembling though.
I'm starting to wonder if the float itself on that carb is fucked and over time it filled up. It's the second time carb #2 is fucking up
Thank you for your input regardless anon.
0-4 I go back out there and figure it out.
5-9 I watch GoT.
>>15263807
I pull carbs and leak check them off the motorcycle for comfy convenience. I also run fuel filters. Tank strainers only stop the big turds.
Flooding is typically due to shit in needle/seat area, bad needle, sometimes bad seat, and sometimes bad or maladjusted float.
Gravity feed doesn't cause flooding. Carb problems cause flooding. Of course one should ensure the fuel shutoff works properly.
>>15263703
I'm picking up the sv on Friday
>>15263658
Chain lube is sticky. I'd use chain wax in a clutch cable (cables are not lines) if that's all I had.
>>15263803
As someone who is here for 20 hours out of the day. This is a joke and you're wrong.
>>15263871
>fuel comes out spotless
Yeah but the jets can get clogged with dust particles over the time,
it's worth cheking them.
>Last time it started flooding it was like this it was on a similar time scale
Rode about the same distance or without riding it?
did you set the float level when you changed them?
>I'm starting to wonder if the float itself on that carb is fucked and over time it filled up.
That's very possible, stick them in a glass with some fuel and see if they sink
Brienne dies at the siege
>>15263484
All Italian motorcycles are not reliable by Japanese standards. They should never be a primary motorcycle. They are huge fun, but they are Italian and that means expensive to fix and maintain.
If you are an experienced mechanic the labor cost goes away, but not the money. If you aren't wallowing in money and lack something reliable to ride, leave Ducks alone.
>>15263624
Yes. Good drivetrain, economical, reliable.
Racefags will insult, but they hate everything that isn't a brand new GP bike.
There's a lovely thunderstorm outside.
I'm gonna start the bike and ride without my clutch lever.
>>15263877
>>15263897
Thank you anons. I'll report back in about an hour if you guys are still around.
>>15263639
I've fixed plenty of wrecks for customers and self.
Break down what you need to do to get it usable then what you need to make it pretty.
Ebay is great for parts. Take your time. It's a great opportunity to grow your mechanic skills and those are worth more than many motorcycles. Wrenching your own shit is power, saves money, and gives you choices you'd never otherwise have.
Visit BRAND SPECIFIC forums and if possible get factory service manual. Many can be downloaded free from helpful posters.
Motorcycles before 2000 will be banned in Paris and London soon due to emission-zones.
So no more cheap 90s commuter bikes, how retarded is that?
Wowza, this is unusually low for a newer gen KLR.
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/mcy/5635643762.html
>>15263926
Not to mention you dont have some "gives no fucks" mechanic working on your bike. I take the time to torque bolts to spec and im very adamate about not only that but using antiseize on every bolt i can for obvious reasons.
Maybe im just a faggot though and an impact does the job just fine.
>>15263918
My fave leak check method is by dummy fuel tank but an extended fuel hose from baiku tank is fine.
I leave carbs on leak check for an hour or two if they don't leak immediately.
Check brand-specific forums for carb info and make DETAILED posts since responders cannot read minds.
>>15263899
Do you actually own one?
cause you seem full of shit
>>15263473
How to get added to DBT Map?
>>15263960
Contact [email protected] with a picture, info etc
>>15263960
You start insulting austrian ktm guy and ask for his replacement
>be me
>picking up groceries on bike
>some dude comes up and is lookn at my baiku
>"oh how long you had this man"
>"like a year dude"
>its easier to make people think youre a fucking squid then put up with their ego when they find out how much i ride
>"ya i have a cbr1000r. I wanna put a power commander on it"
>so i guess you know better then the engineering army at honda huh
>"thats cool man. "
>"anyways. We ride every saturday. Show time 7am kick stands up at 8"
>wtf why so early. I ride at night because of the heat here
>"cool bro see you there"
>wake up at 11am hung over. Make a booze run then enjoy coffee, some good reading material and 4chan my life away cuz fuck that gay sport bike club
>>15263967
Kool, also, picture of bike right? and what info should i give him?
>>15263971
Year, brand, model. Maybe an email if there are people around you if you'd like them to contact you to ride
>>15263974
Sweet, thanks
>>15263938
Anti-seize is my friend (especially on exhaust fasteners and stainless hardware because stainless on stainless galls) and so is a torque wrench for heads and other critical fasteners. I've been wrenching long enough that common fasteners are no problem to torque by feel but that was acquired by learning with a torque wrench.
Impacts are for fastener REMOVAL unless they are adjustable and calibrated high dollar tools ya won't find in auto or bike shops.
I also use Loctite (correctly) because babby Jeebus hates dry threads. Fave is the red gel Loctite. For little fasteners, use a very small amount. No need to stock blue.
Yamabond, copper coat spray, and 3M/equivalent weatherstrip adhesive ('gorilla snot" since forever) are outstanding when used correctly.
>>15263970
>so i guess you know better then the engineering army at honda huh
Honestly?
an oxigen starved monkey could make a better cbr than honda
I need a shitbox bike for a 1500 mile trip with friends, budget is $1000 and my only need is it needs to be comfy, what are my options ?.
>>15263502
bike 1
>>15263987
What's on Craigslist?
>>15263985
>just squid things
>>15263987
Pre-broken midsize bmw~800
Klr650
Dr650
>>15263502
bike 2
>>15263600
>>15263996
I need advice on known comfy models.
>>15263999
Will check.
>>15263996
What's craigslist for yurop?
>>15264013
what cuntry
>>15264000
>
What bike is this badboy?
>>15263950
Multibrand mechanic who has owned two Guzzis and worked on Ducks and Geese.
As with women, every motorcycle brand and model has owners who are blindly in love with them and pass off their idiosyncrasies as anything but real problems.
If you are interested in a particular make and model, visit forums and get a feel for what breaks often, what is expensive, and what you need to do to maintain your dream baiku.
I'm masochist enough to own a 1971 Norton Commando. It runs fine, but I would never contend it's a sane main ride. That's what my Honda Interceptor and Harley FXR (Evo, not Shovelhead) are for.
You can't go wrong by doing your homework. You can go expensively wrong if you don't.
>>15264013
Europe is not a country, each country has their own "Craigslist"
>Ignorance is bliss
>>15263987
Where do you live and what's on Craigslist?
A grand is likely doable.
>>15264012
Fuck BMW because only dealers can fix them when they break. If dies on road trip you will cry, and old cheap Beemers don't have cheap parts.
Much love for BMW when in good shape though.
>>15264024
You write like the poshiest hipster ever
I'm happy with my ride, never had anything i couldn't fix myself
Unless you're talking 80s/90s shitty models, which exist for every brand, in every continent
>See cb400 anons
>>15264037
Sweden, Mostly 750 kawasaki and older Z500's
>>15264019
just a good ol suzukai drz400
>>15264080
But it's not littered in stickers and flames and shit, i cant find a used one that doesnt look thrashed.
Link related
http://m.finn.no/mc/all/ad.html?finnkode=14790236
>30 waist pants are tight
>buy size 30 overpants
>it's like wearing a fucking tent
>>15264099
squiddy?
Post boipucci
>>15264080
Shitbox what do you think of these?
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/mcy/5635683369.html
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/mcy/5635643762.html
http://easternshore.craigslist.org/mcy/5622917736.html
I'm feeling the XR or the DRZ due to cleanliness, but the DRZ since it's 20 minutes away and the XR is like 90.
Guess I'm no longer nobike, strong blogpost to follow. Take 2.
Drove this route, start and end redacted to protect involved parties, east to west. First real change of direction was a roundabout marked with a red arrow. I fucked up, I was supposed to take the 3rd exit, took the 1.5th. Went too fast, landed in the ditch, practically let the bike down at that point, no horror no injury, one turn signal is hanging on its cable, shifter peg is somewhat bent but a few minutes and a hammer will fix that. Not sure about turn signal, but worst comes to worst I'll duct tape it. Apparently turning is harder to do if you're going fast, who knew?
Interestingly when I was trying to get the bike back on its wheels, I melted a hole straight through my riding pants. I touched the pipes under the bike for maybe a second, that shit turns out to be red fucking hot. Glad for atgatt.
All this said, about 6 or 7 cars stopped to ask if I need help, 2 strongmen helped pull the bike out the ditch and one woman stayed pretty much start to finish. Buddy who drove a car behind me in expectation of similar fuckups told me once we got home, that she was obviously flirting and I could have made a safe move. I told him I was focused on life and death at that moment, and this is accurate, however everyone knows autism was also at work here.
SEM soon, fellow stalker.
>>15264098
yeah im not a big fan of sticker bombing bikes
That said I can stomach them, but I prefer the clean look.
>>15264111
I'd say the DRZ is the best deal.
The KLR is a complete dog and painfully boring outside of cruising/road trips with occasionally offroad.
The XR650L is a torque monster that is comfortable but too heavy to get too crazy with offroad. Still fun bikes though with lots of aftermarket. My personal experience with them though is they need more frequent rebuilds than other 4T enduros. Primarily they like to eat rings every 7-10k.
The DRZ400 is going to be a great jack of all trades. The main thing you'll lose is the low end torque of the XR. The KLR is such a pooch it I'd daresay the DRZ has it beat on power/weight. DRZ is still heavy but light enough to get wild with if you really want to and I have no issue doing 3+ hour trips at 70-80mph with any of mine.
Couple that with how close it is, the DRZ sounds like the deal for you.
Another thing is the DRZ is a lot more modern of a bike than the XR for example - aka watercooled, nice cluster, etc. + price seems right for condition
>>15264059
Leave vic cb400 alone!
despite being slow, inexperienced, out of shape, and scared of the new course's layout, i'm considering racing in a hare scramble at my local ORV park at the end of the month. i gotta get new tires though, its nothing but rocks and i have intermediates that have no grip. i know several dbt people ride in the canyonlands or other hard terrain. does anyone have experience with Dunlop MX52? i've read all the reviews, but i'm not sure if they're going to be the *best* choice for hard pack, rocks, roots, and some slippery spots. i was hoping to ask some of the local fast guys but havent seen any at either park i rode this weekend.
>>15264129
>and one woman stayed pretty much start to finish. Buddy who drove a car behind me in expectation of similar fuckups told me once we got home, that she was obviously flirting and I could have made a safe move
A girl that stopped to see what happened?
elaborate.
Was she qt?
>>15263502
>>15264176
Yep, friend claimed she was among the first to stop and was last to leave. I don't even know what she looked like, I was seeing a big repair bill in front of my eyes. I vaguely remember she was older, her concern struck me as motherly rather than flirty. But I mean that's complete lack of self-awareness for ya
>tfw still not on the map
anyway, people from Heidelberg. Where do you go and practice wheelies? Every street that is not super crowded and busy is not paved at all I've found out
>>15264190
>her concern struck me as motherly
Yeah that's more likely.
Probably your friend was just fucking with you.
>>15264131
Thanks for the bike input, I'd say you'd have the most knowledge on all of them as a whole as I know you've got the DRZ and have owned a plethora of other bikes.
DRZ is watercooled? Did not know that. Thanks for the info again, you're awesome.
>Coming back from work by bike.
>Massive clouds in the sky
>At the exact moment i park the bike in my garage, an insane clusterfuck of rain starts to fall
Feel kinda good
>>15263899
Daily reminder of Italian/jap bike paradox.
>>15264232
More like Cuck paradox.
>>15263502
81 Honda xl250
>>15263502
Ok guys, let's be serious.
Where and how do i find an american qt gf who will ride motorcycle with me ?
>>15264238
Daily reminder that half of /dbt/ are all nobikefags.
>>15264246
>Bringing batshit crazy women into the one place I have an excuse not to answer my fucking phone.
>>15264198
Parkplätze Sonntags / Nachts
>>15264214
Feel free to post if you ever have questions. Especially around DRZ's. I've had a lot of bikes but I've had 5 or something DRZ's now and have done a lot of work with them. Right now I'm working on getting a new motor into mine, pic related.
I might not post in here much but I usually skim dbt a few times a day now that I have an office job and I'm in front of a computer all day and summer is our slow time so I have nothing to do most of the days.
>>15264246
Ride biaku with spare helmet. Any chicks checking you out? If yes, talk to them you sperg, if no, keep riding bruh.
>>15264268
why would you repeatedly buy DRZs?
>>15264268
Question for you oldbikefags. I am sort of minimalist when it comes to lifestyle. At least in my opinion, self reflection is always biased. It seams easier to have one or two bikes and keep them very well maintained as well as being able to get custom parts for whatever gets you off. You ever get tired of having dozens of bikes? Do you buy and sell alot? Why not have one bike you ride right into the ground and then replace it with a new one? Buying used/secondhand is an art in itself. I bought my first baiku new and intend to buy my second one new after this one is rode till death.
Whats the longest you've had a bike and the most miles/hours you put on before having to replace? Or do you sell long before then?
>>15264275
Congrats on the office job, and wowza. At least your teardown in the pic will let you clean it real well. Thanks again for the info.
I'll see if I can get a friend to drive me there sometime soon.
>>15263502
>>15263502
>>15264246
Plenty if fat ladies on Harleys if that's your thing
>>15263502
>>15264271
Hab ich drüber nachgedacht, aber die meisten Leute üben das immer auf Meilenlangen wegen. Reicht da ein kleiner Aldi parkplatz um gas zu geben und während dem fahren Wheelies zu machen?
Ich meine ich könnte es ja auch einfach probieren aber w/e
>>15264232
all the boring of honda with all the reliability of ducati lel
nth for reasonable baiku
Good night /dbt/
>>15263502
>>15264129
Post pics of bike
>>15264106
He's dead m8.
>>15264347
see >>15264114
I'd oblige with more but sun was already setting as I got home.
>>15264258
>not knowing the best feeling in the world when you're teaching your beautiful submissive gf to ride properly her 550 SXV with you
>>15264280
let's face it, most girls don't care about motorcycle, i don't think they're checking me out and the girls i know who rides are already in relationship for god sake !
>>15264310
i don't have (or like) an harley and i don't want a fat gf, you don't have any other option to offer ?
should I masturbate again?
>>15263970
Putting a power commander on my DL1000 fixed the 4k rpm lean stutter.
>>15264330
Klar, für 1. Gang wheelies und 3-5 sekunden halten brauchste nur so 40 Meter. Wenn du die stabil hinkriegst und halten kannst ist der rest eigentlich auch kein Problem mehr
>>15264291
Cause i Get bored of them for awhile. One time i actually bought one to have one while my other one was being rebuilt cause i was in school and it was a steal. I plan to have my current one for the long haul though since its my first sm and i have most everything i want on it
Whatsup with this? I was just cruising on the freeway. (70-80mph)
This normal?
>>15263807
>>15263820
>>15263871
>>15263877
>>15263897
>>15263948
Anon who said tank was nasty was on point.
Even with two filters too much shit is getting through, that small bit of whatever that crap is on the float needle seat was what caused all the mayhem today. There's this fine sand-like material all over the tubing too.
Welp, doing something about that tank it is then.
Float was fine.
>>15264412
All sport bike tires like this? Or is this set prolly just a softer compound.
>>15264426
Yes its normal, you have a softer compound and the tires heat up and wear faster.
>>15264413
You got two options: cleaning process or tankerite.
>>15264433
Which explains why this happens on the freeway. Thanks anon.
>>15264426
The flakes will fall off. Start saving up for a new tyre anon ;)
>>15264440
Already am. Not sure what to get though. I never push tires or grip much I just commute and buzz around town. Get groceries and whatnot.
>>15264440
>>15264433
I thought these looked cool.
>>15264448
Get GT then
>>15264392
ey wir sind hier auf einem kantonesischen kameltreiber brett also schreibt auch englisch :^)
Anyone in the UK recommend any work safety boots that can work well for short commuting as well.
>>15264451
Buy for your needs, not based on what looks cool.
>>15264488
I'm not sure what I need. I ride in the rain a fucking lot. Heavy rain too. I don't really push my bike or ride like a dickhead I'm pretty chill. So soft compounds are out. Anything good in the rain basically. Long lasting would be nice I burned my stock set up in 6,800 miles. Unless thats about normal.
>>15264488
>>15264451
Pilot road 4 is a good sport/touring tyre, great wet performance, decent lifespan too
>>15264511
Thats what I'm going for. Wet performance and tyre life.
>>15264510
Roadsmarts are cheaper and hold up longer than most anything I've had before.
>>15264470
>Rücksicht auf uUteramerikaner nehmen die keiner 2 Sprachen mächtig sind
:^))))
>>15264520
Yeah thats a pretty good price. How long you ride on them for? What kinda bike?
>>15264544
oh verdammt du hast mehr klammern genommen als ich sheeesh das hast ich wurde gestyled :^((((
>>15264547
SV650 had them since last season, Probably put 2 or 3k on them, still very little wear.
>>15264547
>reddit this
gotcha, redditor! leave
>>15264606
Much freeway (70-85mph). The two times I went on the freeway for 2+ hours this happened and its what really wore em down bad like this.
>>15264611
kek
Generally speaking, how hard is it to update an old motorcycle's brake system to something safer from more recent years?
Old meaning bikes from the 70's and maybe 80's
>sign up for track day at NYST
>have to do rookie day first
>it's a month away
might as well kill myself.
>>15264628
its best to remove the front drumbrake alltogether. Harley Davidson owners frequently do this: they learn to brake with the rear, and the front cant fail because its no longer there. Less chance of losing front, no accidental stoppies, less weight, better rear control. Win win really
>>15264593
#demoliert
>>15264629
I hate that shit.
Back in my day rookies used to just put an X on the back of their helmet.
Now we have to have nannies separate everyone by skill level so we can have 1/5th the track time.
>>15264628
>Swap rims to something with brake discs installed
>link your rear and frontbrake cables
>>15263502
>>15264628
Depends, if you want to keep the original wheel and forks and everything it'll be pretty hard. But you can buy a whole new front end and mount it pretty easily, such as on this 70's 850 T with a 2000's front end
>>15264517
these are my pilots with almost 4000 miles on them. Still plenty of tread left
Finally got a quote back for my total loss
>owe 7200 on bike
>they give ACV as 7100
>less 1000 deductible, so 6100
>1500 buyback
>4600 to bank, with 2600 out of pocket
Of course they give me a stupidly low ACV and a stupidly high buyback. And gear/accessories isn't done through total loss department so I cant even use that to even things out even though it's like 2500 worth of shit
Haven't agreed to anything of course
REEEEEE
>>15264661
That headlight reminds me of predator.
>>15264674
I really think I'ma go with em. When the gloves I want come back in stock on revzilla I'm going to order front rear and gloves and just use paypal credit. Pay 100$ a month for 5 months. No interest. Its actually a cool deal.
>>15264628
depends on the bike. either a new wheel with a hub that accepts a disc already on it with a custom caliper mount.
or maybe possible to drill and tap the existing hub to fit a disc.
but drum brakes aren't unsafe. they work fine when rebuilt.
>>15263502
>>15264682
>$500
duh fuck
>>15264683
>Cuckold the post
>>15264689
Jesus, could we get a more zoomed out view?
I can barely see anything for the bike blocking everything.
>>15264661
>dat rear wheel chicken strip
>>15264695
Dunno m8 just shit posting
My tool tube is mounted.
Time for A D V E
N T U
R E
>>15264689
is this a SPEED or STREET triple? lmk thx
>>15264699
Handelinf 3/10
>>15264705
Thats fuckn sick.
>>15264705
I'd put your chain back on first.
>>15264716
Braid is degenerate sick person m8
>>15264728
What you mean? I don't even know who he is I got this pic from googling BMW adv bikes.
>>15264734
Kek
>>15264720
No
>>15264694
as you wish my man
>>15264734
Hes a gay peadophile m8. Also likes getting cucked.
>>15264746
Guess that takes the adv out of adventure huh?
>pic stolen from fellow /dbt/er
>>15264748
kek THIS
>>15264750
How do you know hes the one in the pic he review bikes or some shit?
>>15264753
No m8, im talking about braid.
>>15264713
Street Triple, note the double-sided swingarm.
>>15264734
all u need to kno
>>15264776
Lets just hope he ded.
>>15264681
Please comfort me /dbt/ ;_;
>>15264681
Suck their cock and let them fuck you in the ass.
>>15264798
I paid cash for my bike, for this reason.
>>15264809
I would totally do that for a couple extra g's
>>15264798
You'll get through financial trouble m8.
What even happened, I didn't follow the story if you posted it here.
>>15264748
and a gratuitous ass shot as well
guys i changed my front tire today for the first time. I rode ~5k miles after i got my salvaged ninja 250 and never changed the tire.
Now, after putting on the new tire, if i'm not going completely straight, say if i start turning left even slightly, i can feel a force coming from the tire kind of pulling me in that direction. I've never felt this before, after messing with it for a little bit i think i've come to the realization that this is GRIP. I dunno but it feels really good and was wondering if this was an accurate assessment?
>>15264882
no. grip is a myth, this is the power of love anon. take care of your bike and it takes care of you.
>>15264882
Can confirm, grip is freaky after not having it since buying my bike.
>2 weeks on new tires and it still feels odd
https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/mcy/5582968853.html
got him down to 6000 but we pay a transfer tax and shit. he said all in he paid $7300 with the little mods. i checked it out its clean as whistle but has 1700km on it.
keep in this is vancouver, canada so our bikes are expensive as fuck and theres no market for sv's here. basically im getting a broken in bike for a little under full price and first maintenance.
what you guysthink?
>>15264923
Any parts added to a bike are worth exactly $0 when the bike gets sold.
>>15264923
I think you could do better, I live in Vancouver as well
>>15264939
i know. he paid 6800 so im paying 6000. fair price? the fucking transfer tax is what is killing me
>>15263502
>>15264945
i havent see an sv thats been reasonably price, not rode to shit, or less than 7 years old for under 4000. where should i be looking?
>>15264953
whats the orange thing with a hat doing on your hadnlebar
>>15263861
yamamamamaha wr250f
>>15263926
I had many cars in the past, rebuild plenty of engines as well, i think i can handle it, just need to start saving up.
>>15264882
>>15264901
do you guys like never ride or take care of your bikes?
how is it you don't know what new tires feels like?
>>15264954
>>15264953
I got mine (an 07) for 1800 dollars
>>15264954
Not really many around, try looking at different bikes
>>15264965
It's a halo wrist band I got when halo 3 came out. I think it looks better than the naked brake reservoir.
>>15264967
no bully
i thought it was ok and didnt have anything to compare it to
>>15264978
Sick
>>15264971
what was wrong with it or how many kms cause the lowest ive ever seen is 3000 and that was sold in a day
>>15264992
Absolutely nothing. Dude has 4 bikes already, was getting a new one and just needed to get rid of it. Had 17k miles on it when I got it, and I've had it a month and a half, about 1k miles on it since I got it and all I've had to do was do the routine maintenance stuff.
I wouldn't pay more than 2500 dollars for an sv650, if it's 3k it better be immaculate
Is this chart somewhat accurate? What's a good pair of tyres of low speed (100kmh>) twisties?
>>15264967
New rider, this was the first time I've needed them changed.
>And then I got a nail in it and had to get a new one 2 weeks later anyways
>Fuck nails
>>15265021
kenda
soft and cheap
>>15263666
>mad cause he was too poor to afford to buy a brand new beginner bike then trade it in after a year for a bigger bike with a 10% loss in equity.
I may squander a lot of my play money but it's gotta be better than living on food stamps.
>>15265018
lucky you, pretty rare find in Vancouver i must say.
Is the guy who hates gear here
>>15265043
I'm pretty happy, I came an hour away from losing to someone else.
Looks like CTA got frustrated.
>>>/diy/1006902
>>15265045
no but your mom is.
[spoiler]onmydick[/spoiler]
#BTFO
>>15265045
VictorianCB400anon is busy farming potatoes right now.
>>15265043
I am thinking of selling my CB500F if you're interested
>>15263502
Secured myself a plate.
Apparently they make em in the town I live, so I got to just ride by their shop and pick it up.
>>15265030
Seems like they don't make tyres in my size. 160/60-ZR17 and 120/70-ZR17
>>15265035
Ur talking to someone who did exactly that
I found the cause of the annoying metallic rattling sound. I tightened my header bolts a half turn each and I found a hose clamp looking thing on my exhaust pipe that wasn't clsmped€(the bolt fell out of it)
I'm going to just pull it for now, then this weekend I'll put it back together. Tomorrow I'll find out if that was it.
>>15265117
that's a big tire.
is it for a heavier bike? i'd go for something harder like bridgestone in a heavy bike
>>15265045
I hate gear but I don't know if I'm that guy
>>15265117
i also don't think they make any z rated motorcycle tires, they're for the street
>>15265185
Fuck I probably need to get some loctite as well. Thanks for reminder.
>>15265230
http://southside-hd.com/Motorcycles-Yamaha-Bolt-2014-73d3b1df-1e6b-4771-885a-a5fa00f2fa4b
get?
i really like the exhaust on this
>>15265255
>cruiser cuck
>prob has a HD jacket that he wears
>>15265210
>>15265230
Ninja 650. I'm trying to learn proper body positioning during cornering. I might head to track once I get new set of tires.
>>15265233
No problem
>Tfw can't find any locktite and just make up for it by over-torquing everything
I've stripped at least 7 screws and bolts on this bike in the past year
>>15265263
why does / dbt/ hate cruisers so much
>>15265282
you really wanna know?
>>15265282
Because they're shit
>Slow
>Heavy
>No ground clearance
>Barely lean
>Shit stopping
The only redeaming quality of a cruiser is the v twins sound good.
https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/mcy/5625158558.html
or
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/mcy/5630677283.html
what get
>>15265286
yes
>>15265295
is that the best you can come up with?
>>15265297
after starting a good friend on one, i'd skip them. the components are all shitty quality, from the levers to the hardware to the spacers on the axles. the motor wheezes, the handling sucks, the suspension and brakes feel remote.
>>15265302
because they are stripped of everything fun that makes you choose a bike over a car. they go out of their way to make every specification way worse than a standard, let alone a sportbike of any sort. less power, more weight, less ground clearance, slower and more vague handling, pathetic maximum lean angle, puts you in a helpless position from which you cant assert control. the brakes, clutch, and carbs are all super low performance. you cant wheelie them, jump a curb, go around a corner at any fun speed, slice through parking lots, load up the front tire and brake hard, get your weight forward to accelerate hard, or change direction quickly. you might as well be on a merry go round. and for all that, they want you to pay more money
>>15265302
They're awful to ride anywhere else than straights lines. They make cool noise and their marketing teams are very succesful though.
Am I wrong in thinking my 250 ninja is borderline dangerous with how slow the acceleration is? Or am I just being a pussy with it? I don't feel comfortable pulling out in front of cars on a 45mph road because it literally takes me a minute to get up to that speed unless my bike is warmed up
My R6. I need new sprockets and chain, what would you guys suggest for a set?
I want a bit more torque out of the bike, would a certain set help?
