first for scoots

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>>28830444
Comstars in OP!

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Suzuki

>>28830444
good thread

>>28830481
LOL That bottom sign about tour busses is fake. Put up by locals.

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>cheaper than Goldwing
>faster than Goldwing
But is K 1600 better than Goldwing?

>>28830500
I don't think it's any cheaper than a gold wing, they seem to be about the same depending on options.

>>28830500
I can guess which one is more reliable

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>>28830444
Noice bike

>>28830500
The Goldwing's only real competitor is a second-hand Goldwing. They depreciate like mad when boomers buy them and never ride them, so you can pick up a second hand one ridiculously cheaply.

>Honda: always-on indicators
>Kawasaki: impossible to hit 2nd gear when stopped
What are some other nice little features which only one brand does?

>>28830549
RE: Putting the cat in the muffler so getting a slip on is a also a decat.
TVS: Still makes bikes with a reserve leaver.

What is a bike made before 2008 that radiates protagonist energy.

Not main character syndrome or anything like that, of you picked up a story and it's about high stakes motorcycling. Which bike radiates the hero, the protagonist, the good guy. Nevermind the mechanical aspects or performance, if you saw a dude on one you'd think "That's a good guy"
Just like how AKs are the bad guy gun and ARs are the good guy gun but for bikes. Has to be 08' downwards for the setting.

Current ideas: Suzuki gsxr 1000, RVT1000R, ZX9R, SV1000, maybe a 900rr fireblade?

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>>28830584
Most normies can't tell sport bikes apart.
They put Ahnuld on a Fat Boy for a reason.

>>28830584
Depends on if you’re a girl or boy

Fjr1300 for men
Vfr800 (red) for women.
T Bonneville for your bad boy heart of gold anti-hero

>>28830594
Cool, don't care. Now answer the question.

>>28830597
Its not for me, it's for a book. Vfr seems good but those other two are not cool enough.

>>28830599
I just did, you defensive goober.

How fast do you ride on the highway?

>>28830601
You see a list of sporty bikes and you suggest a FAT BOY. You're right you did answer it was just fucking stupid.

>>28830605
>Nevermind the mechanical aspects or performance

>>28830605
So because he offered an idea that you may have not considered, you want to get antagonistic? Good luck with your book.

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>>28830584
https://thekneeslider.com/when-an-indian-four-is-not-in-the-budget-build-one/
They used an Indian 4 in one of the Nezha movies with a almost car style body kit.

>>28830609
That disclaimer was in the context of sport bikes. As in, I don't want my protagonist being the hero just because he has the "fastest bike"

You saw 5 sport bikes and thought "I know! I know! A fucking fatboy"

>>28830614
Say you're looking for sport bikes specifically, then. If this is how you react to people legitimately trying to help you, you're absolutely ngmi as an author.

>>28830610
Yeah you're right, my book would totally be a better read if I gave a fat boy Takumi tier plot armor.
Enough of this, the crusiers have their own division and thats sorter. This is for the sport bikes and I figure you autistic weebs would have some key insights to influence the chosen hero bike.

>>28830616
>Current ideas: Suzuki gsxr 1000, RVT1000R, ZX9R, SV1000, maybe a 900rr fireblade?

And you think fat boy, sure ill grant that I could've been less snappy but cmon dude you're telling me one couldn't deduct that we are talking about sport bikes? Okay next time I'll lead with that.

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>>28830584
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDxPyGIV9Xo

>>28830625
Kek, that's pretty good. I'll quote scootmans dialog for a character on a scoot as a nod to that.

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>>28830584
early Goldwing sans luggage

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That will be all.
Thou dids't me good service, Joe Rocket Shoulder and Arm Armor From 2012.

>>28830648
Man I wish I could get one of these. Such cool fuckin bikes. Hopefully soon(ish).

Would you guys laugh at me if I told you my bike has 70cc from the factory?

>>28830652
That shit gets crumbly and it's also *heavy* which is funny because JR but some of the nicest, lightest armor in their crappy mesh jackets.

>>28830661
Depends. What does it have now?

>>28830661
depends on the bike

>>28830665
This Joe Rocket Phoenix has actually held up really well over the years, crumbling armor aside, though I can't speak for their recent stuff. I wear separate armor now, so it's not a huge deal, just a bit of a mess to clean up.

>>28830675
>I wear separate armor now
elaborate

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Any Belgi-anon has some reccomendations for cool places/roads to go in the fries and chocolate country? i'm planning a little adventure and could use some ideas

Also i got my 20l bag and wow, it's way bigger than expected, maybe it's even almost enough for a little weekend adventure if i pack my stuff well

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>>28830726
>Also i got my 20l bag and wow, it's way bigger than expected, maybe it's even almost enough for a little weekend adventure if i pack my stuff well

I need a link/picture, and fast.
Recently bought a 7L tank bag (extends to 10L) and I know it's not gonna be enough for my summer tour through the wondrous lands of cheese and pantomimes.

Bonus question: can I trust an Aliexpress luggage rack or should I splurge on an established brand? If so, which one?

>>28830709
I took the armor inserts out of my gear and wear a separate Leatt armored shirt, armored shorts, and kneepads. It's great for layering as needed so you can throw on an abrasion-resistant jacket when you get on the road or swap it out for a jersey if you're going off-road. It also keeps the armor held closer to your body so it's less likely to move around in a crash.

>>28830749
>Bonus question: can I trust an Aliexpress luggage rack or should I splurge on an established brand? If so, which one?
i'm of the persuasion that if it's aluminum or whatever, there are only so many grades of aluminum. and even the cheapest one for machining is pretty good. so the material is probably fine. and then the way they'd make it is to mill out the piece of aluminum. cost savings are going to be from making them as fast as possible. so it's probably going to be more rough. probably sharp edges (which sucks for straps but you could hit it with a file). surface finish probably sucks.
but structurally i don't think it could be that bad.
i was looking into it and i considered sending off a STEP to send-cut-send and making my own custom one

>>28830584
KLR650.

>>28830571
Which TVS is still carbed anon?

>>28830584
R1200GS or XRV750 says you are responsible and good dad.

>>28830661
No, post pics. I love little baiks.

>>28830444
Nice trips, cool Honder thread.

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>>28830675
My phoenix lasted up until I sold it because I'm a squid now.
I sold it but kept the liner because it's the perfect windbreaker.

Has anyone seen my fern

>>28830859
Yeah, it's over there.

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OH NO GUYSSS AHHHHHHHHHH
I-I THINK I NEED A HARLEY AHHHH DAVIDSON AHHHHH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5evUJ7-9UOU

>>28830875
I want you to know I listened to the song you posted, and I enjoyed it.

>>28830500
bmw cant carry my 150kg wife, honda can

>>28830726
no, never
you dont want your bags falling off randomly because xiao bing forgot how to make your system properly

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I love my scooter. It goes pretty fast and saves a lot on fuel :D

>>28830584
r80g/s

A girl at work asked me for advice about her broken bike.
I said I don't know how to fix bikes, because I ride a Honda and nothing ever breaks.

>>28830933
>badum-tish

>>28830933
So you just told her you like men

>>28830933
You could have laid pipes instead you are pulling defeat from jaws of victory.

>>28830942
Every single gay rider I've ever met has a Royal Enfield.

>>28830946
We both have kids (not with each other).

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>>28830859
Shoomers is busy wrenching on supervisor trugg

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>>28830955
>A girl
You misled us esl kun.

>>28830930
Scoots are based like that.

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how would you actually do a LONG moto trip? like from one side of the US to the other? what do you do with your bike?
deciding to do the entire way back seems fucking insane. shipping a bike is what, a thousand bucks?
what about other countries? if i wanted to go do a trip in europe, i can't just bring a motorcycle.
do people actually do stuff like this? do you just buy a motorcycle at the start, sell it at the end, and fly home?

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>>28830879
HELL YEAH BROTHERRRR

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>>28830960
At what age does a girl become a woman?
We're both about 30 years old. I'd say she's a girl until we're about 40. Or until she rides a bigger/faster/cooler bike than mine, which her broken 250 is absolutely not.

>>28830962
I'm not 100% sure but I think it involves going insane and getting electroshock therapy.

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>>28830792
https://www.bmw-motorrad.com.au/en/models/adventure/g310gs/technicaldata.html#/section-technical-data
The curry sausage of the BMW g310 GS

>>28830971
Where the fuck is reserve lever? LIke I said its EFI.

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We got the sombitch and muddy as fug
:DDDDDDDDD

>>28830962
Just ship it back home and catch a flight desu.

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>>28830584
>No TL1000s

Also, new parts from Jay-aye-pan!
If you take the picture in the darkness of your shed, you can't even tell it's flat dark green, not candy blue! But NOW we're cooking with antagonist arc energy.

>>28831010
TL will be a villian bike, but the full flaired one. Do not worry, it shall be a menacing challenge.

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>>28831010
Also this thing. For eyeball magic!
>Oh look now a spare headlight for retrofitting with HID's so I can actually see the fucking road at night

>>28831010
I agree with >>28831012 anon. Tiller killer is not the good guy bike. Its the cool villan.

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>>28831017
Is it because the TL makes brbrbrbrb noises, not REEEEEE noises?
Does this not give off hero vibes? Black, red, angry face - all the hallmarks of a good guy ending.

>>28830930
>>28830960
vcp (very cute posts)

>>28830997
I'll admit, I'm retarded and had a complete misunderstanding.

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I want to ride my bike!

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>>28831018
The headlamp and general nature of it trying to kill you (pre 08' rotary shock conversions were not common knowledge) along with its V twin and gear driven cams imo I thought maybe it'd be a great villian to an RC or something

>>28831051
What's stopping you?

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>>28831013
The plastic housing is cracked >:c

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>>28831071
Slightly neutered, neutral bike vs
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>>28830962
>he already plotted out the KAPLAN AMERICAS COAST TO COAST NEW VEGAS TENDIE RUN
Dont forget about parole anon, he cant leave his state
Also
DONT SHOOM WITHOUT ME, YOU HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL I CAN AFFORS THE CAMERAMAN AND CAMERA GEAR
i suggest we go to california, kidnap the rebel500 lonely rider club guy because he knows how to get HD Kino on his apple iphone most of the time
We give that man an 80s action camera and we're set for filming TWIST OF THE WRIST 3: HOW MANY STOPS- ARE WE THERE YET???!?

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>>28830584
Mine.

>>28830962
>what do you do with your bike?
you ride it?
what sort of dumb question is that

and why are you planning on hitting every major nigger city where your bike has a high chance of getting trashed or stolen, while avoiding things like the bottom of key west or anywhere white in texas

>if i wanted to go do a trip in europe, i can't just bring a motorcycle.
yes you can, you just have to know how to disassemble and reassemble your bike
you put it on a crate, or half crate, have it wrapped and airfreighted to your destination
or if youve got months to wait, put it on a ship

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>>28831142
this is not my plan i just googled "cross country motorcycle map".
my actual question was about doing it overseas. i'd wanna go to europe with a buddy of mine and take a month to just check shit out. but i doubt any of the people here have any experience with that. so i warm you up with the picture of the US.

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how would you guys suggest i "de-noggify" my WR? the guy i got it from put black headlamp cowl and these retarded graphics on it.
current plan is to revert the cowl to blue, peel the graphics with diesel, and run it naked. but that is kind of boring.

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Got everything booked for my 10 day outer hebrides - Ullapool - Applecross tour in early May. Still building my Alps tour in July. Where you going this year?

>>28830962
100% chance to get shot? no thanks

>>28830749
no pic but it's a rhinowalk 20l bag, i have the 10l always with me strapped to the pillion seat and i wanted a bigger one instead of using a backpack when commuting. i like the quality, for the price it's a nice bag i have no complaints so far and even tested the waterproof material by riding a lot in the rain and the stuff inside was nice and dry when i reached my destination.
>>28830883
to be fair the bags are made by xiao anyway, i just skipped the middleman that increased the price 300%

'ku

>>28831181
Based!

You lot probably don’t remember me, but Himychad here. I sold it a couple years ago to move to a new state, and the himy would not suffice on WY roads… anyway. I’m in a position to get a bike again. I kind of want something like my old CB750, but newer. I would prefer dual sport/adv as well. Something used around $3k that’ll ride just fine at 90-100mpg and probably a bit of off road. Off road not required, but I’ll be on gravel plenty.

What does /dbt/ recommend? I will eventually get a T700 but that’s not for a few years down the line. Just bought a van for my business and don’t want to drop too much money this early on.

>>28831201
New himmy 450? I'll reach 90mph. But, its going to be difficult to find a bike for 3k. Maybe a used himmy 450. INT 650, triumph bonneville should be able to handle gravel roads though. Go old old and see what bikes are available in your locality.

>>28831155
>Nerv senpai is back!
I'm planning to reach the southern tip of my country. I'm planning to get a new helmet, once that is done, I'll start traveling. There is one more plan to visit my friend he is like 300 km away, that I might do sometime this month.

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Thoughts on KYT helmets? For me its either KYT or LS2. Airoh or AGV might be available. But KYT and LS2 because ease of availability for me.

I'm looking at NZ race for on road touring on a GS. Anything that I should consider within these brands? I might be able to get a Suomy too.

Apparently in KX1 / S1 XR-GP will be too tight to fit a Cardo in.

I saw a retro Jawa/Yezdi motorcycle at the dentist's, the one where kick start becomes the gear lever. I'll get a picture tomorrow. Ural chan will be interested I think.

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>>28831181
You are supposed to post your bike anon.

>>28831209
>Sourhern tip

What Country? I'm doing the same in the UK as soon as I get a dry weekend :) here the southern tip is Lizardard point

>>28831246
Jeetland, its technically not the southern most tip. That's in an island, this is the southern most tip of the peninsula. Its Kanyakumari, it has brilliant sunrise and sunsets.

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>>28831201
dr650 or xr650

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>>28831230
>retro Jawa/Yezdi
>the one where kick start becomes the gear lever.
All the 2 stroke ones did that up until the Typ 640.
I wanted a Jawa initially, but the Czech niggers have stolen them all from Finland and the ones left are all fucked to shit or overpriced, forcing me to go for an Izh instead.
I was contemplating about dropping a Jawa Typ 640 2 stroke twin in my Izh at one point, could've copped the whole bike for like 600 bucks, but skipped on it because it was a fairly solid bike and I didn't feel like ripping the engine from such a good bike and leaving the rest to rot.

why are emissions requirements so strict for motorcycles?
it's a pretty small slice of the pie. i was thinking, even if a motorcycle produces more pollution per mile than a car, any percentage reduction in emissions is going to be a much small reduction just because of how few motorcycles are actually out there.
plus, even people with motorcycles usually also have cars that they are putting more miles on. it's just a really small piece of the pie to focus on.
and what about other small engines? like lawnmowers and weedeaters? everyone gets their yard mowed, not that many people have motorcycles. my dual sport has to be neutered from the factory but my lawnmower doesn't need a catalytic converter? i hate this gay earth

I just bought a 2026 Suzuki GSX-8S

>>28831295
What else would they limit then, the big corporations? The indians dumping their trash into the rivers? The landfills burning all their shit in a giant open air pit? The shipping industry running on bunker fuel?
Nah nigga, cars and bikes are the real issue here. Plus they're easier to cuck, what are you gonna do about it when they stick a 6 foot long catalytic converter up your ass?

>>28831300
i've got a friend who has a cessna and he puts leaded fuel in it. but my 2smoke is the problem.

Year round riders were we at? 7 degrees when I left my house for work this morning but it’s gonna be a balmy 25 when I’m riding home

>>28830500
I think the “giant sports tourer” look stopped being beautiful at the concours 1100. That was a beauty though

>>28830930
Twist and go…

>>28831295
The Jews hate fun
the existence of small displacement motorcycles blows a whole in all their arguments they you need to give up combustion engines and maybe only ever ride an e bike

>>28831301
Oh yeah aviation still needs lead fuel

>>28831296
Pics please. Its a brilliant baik. See there are buyers of the new Suzukis, where as no one is buying R7 and R9s.

>>28831295
>why
There is never a good answer for why. Just play the game, don't hate the rules or subvert the rules by flashing a tune and getting an exhaust.

>>28831305
the fact that you can do that is the thing that is retarded. if (((they))) cared, then that would be a problem. but they don't so it isn't. if the rule you follow brought you here, then what was the point of the rule?

>>28831307
There is no point to anything. Why does the rook move in a certain way? Doesn't matter, nothing on this earth is ever fair and nothing makes sense. Everything gay and jewish. Just find a way to flourish in this god forsaken world. One more think I hate is how all cars have become bigger. Smallers cars are not profitable. If they cared about environment, we'd have smaller kei cars, motorcycles, cars that last for 30 years, instead we have cars the size of a minibus for Jenny to get to work.

>>28831295
>why are emissions requirements so strict for motorcycles
They aren't. In the EU they are approx. the same as for cars. In California Motorcycles are allowed to emit quite a lot more than cars for the reasons you mentioned as well as the wish not to ruin things (yah CARB actually cares!) and benign neglect. CARB EOs (their name for approval certs) are accepted by Canada, so that applies there too.
Two years ago I sat through a presentation by a Cal Air Resources Board about how the mandate for electric cars would be applied to motorcycles. The committee noted that the emissions standards hadn't been updated in like forever, thought it wasn't worth revisiting now because *the reasons you mentioned* plus the move to electrics.
The committee was also amazed to discover that Motorcyclists LIKE their bikes to be loud, vibrate, and occasionally catch fire. They also noted the other problems of weight and range, and recommended pushing the timeline for electric bikes back a few years.
I probably have the deck from the presentation around here somewhere, I'll see if I can find it.

>>28831256
Based, please post pics when you get there.

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>>28831304

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>>28831332
Found this when looking for that deck... All I can say is... LOLOLOLOL *deep breath* LOLOLOLOLO

>>28831341
>Comfort seat as first accessory
I hate that we have to do this sort of thing with any bike made in the last ten years, but here we are.

>>28831348
you'd think that manufacturers would go after all the low hanging fruit.

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>>28831347
I'm sorry that's so wordy but it says that California has taken everyone's advice and aren't going to touch the current emissions standards for motorcycles. Check the chart as to where Based CA compares to the EU
Also
>>28830444
TripChecked

>>28831350
yeah but the problem is that manufacturers choose to either run multiple lines, or, sell the most strict version to everyone.
i get heavier helmets in the US because they have to meet DOT standards.

>>28831349
When I bought my KTM/Bajaj Duke I tried to buy the comfort seat at the same time but the dealer didn't stock it. Dumbass. Same with my SV650 I bought in y2k, I had to mail order the gel seat. Fucking loser dealerships.

>>28831352
Yes, they generally sell Euro spec bikes in CA with a different charcoal canister.
BTW CA went through a spasim a while back about how to enforce DOT helmet wear, and the CHP behaved so badly that the state gave up the attempt. I've noticed a number of ECE-only helmets for sale in the US recently and I think we may be to the point where no one really cares. NHTSA (the US traffic safety division of the fed DOT) enforcement folks mostly test shorty helmets now, because that's where all the faggotry is.

>>28831348
It's actually not all bad without it, and from what I heard the stock seat gets better as you break it in. But I intend to do cross state riding so I got the comfort seat.

>>28831150
ebay oem cowl
oem looking graphics kit from one of the graphics sellers

>>28831348
People shop spec sheets. Suzuki can't make a taller bike and expect it to sell as well or better than cb750. It's a bike for the masses.

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Suzukis are the best. Thank you Suzuki.

>>28831150
>>28831377
Also get the plastic handguards to go with those bark busters.

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Good night anons.

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>>28831421
Good night based Suzuki rider.

>>28831150
Did PO break both levers before getting the bark busters or did he break them to fit the busters?

Don’t let the cold stop you, ride your ‘ku

Honda !!!!!!!

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>>28831461
HONDA !!!!!!!!!!!!

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Not sure if anybody cares but if we count BMW R 1300 GS and BMW R 1300 Adventure as 2 options of 1 bike, it was the best selling bike in Poland in 2025, surprisingly surpassing any 125 cc

>>28831302
>Year round riders were we at?
Reporting in! 50-60 min each way, 3 days a week in literally all weather. I'm in a pretty mild climate though, it never gets below 0C and we only get a few 40C+ days per year.

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>>28831461
The cold never stopped me

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>>28831462
I'm kinda jelly of your bike. I was vaguely considering one when I bought my 'X, and now my bike's in the shop for a valve clearance that will probably cost a ton of money. It's so ridiculously easy on your bike, but so hard on mine.

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>>28831472
Also fuck auroras

>>28831145
>i actually want to do europe thats why i posted a map of america and then only in 1 small part of my post asked about europe and then ignored the advice you gave me about europe

p.s. youre not doing europe in a month, retard
maybe take your meds before you make a post

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>>28831106
Whut?

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>>28831244
sry fren here's an old pic. I just boughted a 2004 ttr250 though. I'm currently fixing it and cleaning it and stuff so I'll post it later when I'm done

>>28831463
Poland finally has money, will soon surpass Germany as the financial powerhouse of Europe.

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>>28830476
based!

HOW DO I STOP MY HELMET FROM CREAKING ALL THE TIME??
Every time I move my head my helmet creaks and it pisses me off. Has anyone had this problem and found a fix?

The helmet is AGV iRides.

>>28831530
>Polska finally has a good economy
>gives the people that tried to delet them all their money

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Himmy reporting from the field!

>>28831473
I’ve been really considering upgrading to something with ABS and cruise control but I do love it a lot. And I can buy so many groceries on it because of the plate rear seat. I might keep it honestly just as a grocery getter and eat the resale…

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>>28831595
I must admit, the CB1000GT is looking incredibly tempting.
The plate seat is a good idea, I've considered making some custom little hooks to make it easier to attach a cargo net. My luggage rack removed the front mounting points for the passenger handles and replaced them with some blank plates, I think I could make something to go there.

My bike's in the shop so I can't take any proper photos, so this is the best I have.

>>28831613
We are almost definitely not going to see the cb1000gt in the states or I’d buy one immediately

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Any stories riding motorcycles in severe weather?
Got caught in a (thankfully) light rain storm the other day for the first time.
>still relatively new to biking at this point (<500 miles ridden)
>didn't check the weather before going to work because retarded
>heavy rain roll through, try to leave in a small gap when I get off
>turns out water doesn't feel super good against you going 40MPH
>have to get onto interstate
>get up to 60mph
>back wheel starts to wander back and forth slightly
>take it easy on the way home
I was soaked but I made it.

>>28831651
I ride in all weather, usually rain is fine even if you’re getting dumped on as long as you have rain gear and a wind screen
However, this summer I did forget that other people become retarded in the rain, didn’t yield to a Mexican (I can only assume) merging onto the road, he didn’t see me, and I had a pretty nasty accident, for the bike. I walked away unscathed praise be to God.

>>28831533
The only helmets I've ever had that creaked had two-piece bump liners, and I figure something like a layer of plastic cling wrap between the two parts would stop the creak but I have no way of knowing if that would impact safety.
If your helmet is under warranty I would be sending it in for service or replacement, myself.

>>28831582
yah, that happens worldwide, unfortunately.
>>28831586
You're like eight feet from the pavement, congrats.

>>28831651
I've never had any traction problems riding in the rain, or even in light hail.
I'm a bit more careful with my lean angle and I keep a bigger stopping distance, but in general I've found bikes handle the rain just as well as cars.

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New rider here. Last week I had to break suddenly very hard for the first time (no ABS but my tires did not lock). And I forgot to pull the clutch in. As the bike slowed I heard a terrible grinding noise coming from the clutch/front sprocket area. When I changed my oil recently I noticed there were very small shiny flakes in it which aren't usually there. According to my autistic deep dive on the internet, apparently my rear wheel still had enough momentum to pull the chain and grind the clutch plates in the opposite direction of what they usually do.

So my question(s) are, is this what a slipper clutch is made for or would have helped? And did I fuck up my clutch and should change the plates (it seems to just as fine still)?

Bless you anons.

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>>28831586
Dina-sawr

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>>28831690
That's because it's where the wildflower blooms were, anon. You can find cool stuff both on and off road.

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>>28831752
Bird!

>>28831586
based field reporter

>>28831743
I'm not an expert, but I doubt you did any damage. Glitter in the oil might be bad, but it probably is not related to the panic stop.
can't help you with the slipper question

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>>28831752
These metal sculptures are so cool. If you're out near Borrego Springs, check out Galleta Meadows. There's some statues near the paved road, but if you can handle some decently easy dirt, there's a bunch more of all sizes hidden out in the desert.

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>>28831797
Dunno why it flipped the picture, but you get the idea

>>28831683
>If your helmet is under warranty I would be sending it in for service or replacement
I'm in Australia and purchased this helmet on Black Friday from Italy so I don't like my chances of getting a replacement/refund.

>something like a layer of plastic cling wrap between the two parts would stop the creak
I will try this. I've dissected the helmet before to install my bluetooth system so I will pull it apart again and try "lubricating" with segments with butter or anal lube before trying the cling wrap suggestion. Fortunately my trans girlfriend has lots of lube in xer handbag.

Thank you for your response.

>>28831353
>When I bought my KTM/Bajaj Duke I tried to buy the comfort seat at the same time but the dealer didn't stock it
Ah, the usual, I still even over a year after getting mine, I see no one piece seat whatsoever being available for my 390 ADV, it's almost like these fuckers expect you to do a custom seat for you and charge premium for it too.
Fuck off, a $15 gel cushion from ali did the trick, and saves me the trouble of going DIY on the original seat, besides if I ever sell bike, I get to keep the cushion too.

>>28831743
>I forgot to pull the clutch in
I spotted your problem. Seems you weren't riding a scooter so you should work on fixing that.

I've had to emergency-brake on several occasions (on my scooter) and never found flakes in my oil. In fact, I don't really understand how braking affects the oil. Maybe you need to adjust your windscreen wipers and check the passenger seat belt for tears.

>>28831743
Probably your braking was too sudden and you were on a low gear with high rpm, dunno if this happened to you just when you lowered a gear down and let the clutch go too quick just before the break.

It shouldn't be broken, but probably clutch plates worn up a little more than usual.

Best advice I can give ya? Go practice your emergency braking as much as possible, the goal is that you get to do both braking + engine braking the right way to slow down as much as you can, but don't overdo the clutch.
Motocontrol videos, or better yet, his course, will help you a lot, he's a real one unlike faggotjitsu.

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>>28831857
>let the clutch go too quick just before the break
>break

>>28831852
Twist and go…
Pull and stop…
Such simplicity…
Such elegance…

>>28831863
Scooters are so intuitive. Most people started riding bicycles as children and the scooter controls are identical to a bicycle so a scooter is the natural progression forward.
Manual motorcycles are for race tracks.

t. Valentino Rozzi

>>28831860
>apply the breaks
>bike brakes
makes sense to me

Nearly dropped my bike today because it's extremely hot and the tyres are melting. Took a corner at full speed and drifted like a madman. Countersteering like a motherfucker and then I noticed the police car on the other side of the road who witnessed the whole thing. They didn't give chase so I guess I got away with that one.

>>28831801
I like this one. Based reporter.

>>28831868
i holehardedly agree

>>28831868
You assumed I implied that the post didn't make sense?

>>28831878
>plz let me choke on ur cock
>plz like me

>>28831868
You assumed that I implied that the post didn't make cents?

>>28831893
if you insist. but don’t try anything gay

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>>28831904
brojobs aren't gay, bro.

*gets on knees*

>>28831743
your engine is cooked
probably needs a full replacement of the coilovers, and maybe even a new cambelt, if you havent blown the headers
i'd suggest taking it to be scrapped

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>>28831905
You're getting smacked if I feel teeth

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>>28831958
At 92 years of age I'm all gum.

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>>28831964
There's no hummer like a gummer

>>28831447
the dude literally cut them down because they wouldn't fit under the bark busters

>>28831377
>>28831407
yeah I think setting it back to stock is my best bet

barkbusters busted the paint off my chassis.

that.is.all

>>28831743
Wrenchlet

I'd imagine that I'd probably spend my time wrenching if I couldn't ride. But fortunately for me I can ride so I simply pay people to do my wrenching for me.

>>28832072
Might as well pay someone to fuck your wife too lol. Me, I could NEVER trust another man to tighten up my wheel. It would be the coldest day in hell. Wrenchlet

>>28832075
>Might as well pay someone to fuck your wife too
Funny you mention that because I pay a nice black man to pleasure my wife to keep her happy. You know that they say: happy wife, happy life.

Reminder, if you paid MSRP or more for a "new" bike that you didn't unbox yourself you paid too much.

>>28832078
>Funny you mention that because I pay a nice black man to pleasure my wife to keep her happy. You know that they say: happy wife, happy life.
Which brand of bike though??? Need to know ASAP

>>28832025
>Cut the levers down instead of either getting Barkbusters that fit or just bending the spines to fix.

Anon, I'm afraid your bike's previous owner was a retard. You should give the bike a good once-over to make sure he didn't work his retard magic in other places as well.

>>28832081
I ride an Indian but my wife's bull rides a Harley.

>>28832086
>I ride an Indian
Makes sense, thank you.

>>28832025
>>28832083
Cutting down the stock levers is pretty common since they have the ball on the end that sticks out so far.

>>28832093
This
I cut down my clutch levers if I'm leaving them stock. If I'm replacing them, I get a shorter one.

If this guy had a scooter he could have got away.
https://youtube.com/shorts/u4IHsIwnz8I

>>28832175
Absolutely cuckolded, imagine letting someone on foot snipe your kill switch.

>>28832202
Couldn't be me. My bike doesn't have a kill switch.

>>28832223
Clearly you bike isn't a Kymco that does spontaneously without warning.

>>28832231
>Clearly you bike isn't a Kymco that does spontaneously without warning.
Fuck me I'm drunk. I meant to say:
>clearly your bike isn't a Kymco that spontaneously dies without warning

t. had two Kymcos and one died (repeatedly) without warning.

Shoomers here
Asking again
Who wants my bike(s)
I will literally gib them to you
All you gotta do is ask and ye shall recieve
Literally all you have to do

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>>28832373
What bike?

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>>28832377
A working zx14r

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>>28832377
And a wrenchlet special; crf450rl

>>28832373
can you transport to Australia? IK'm keen as fuck.

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>>28832386
Unless you handled the logistics, i cannot

Schizo bucket included with super shoomer

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>>28832388
And M.E.D.S. NOW schizo bucket included with brapper, two sets of googly goggles because i only got to borrowed the sword for this pic- otherwise id include the sword for to slay the jannoids down under

To be honest however, id prefer someone local or at least able to travel and meet in person for the neccessary paperworks
Idk how international jannies would work in all honestly
The suffering nexus shame cube water boarding was enough as far as that goes

>>28832373
i already a bike that i use on daily but if you can prvovide a comimetry blow job the i' ll take the ybike off your hands for a a blow-n-go

>>28832379
>>28832381
Why are you giving them up shooms?

if i was a shoomer i'd suck so manuy cocks

>>28832390
>id prefer someone local or at least able to travel a
I'd buy a plane ticket to UISA if you let me suck your cock (On o homo)

Dailt reminder thst this shoomer character is a based boomer with grey hair.,

t. shoomer supporter.

When I grow up I want to shrooom.

if i could suck myown cock i would swo in the ,meantime i shroom

shoomer = king of /o/

Yhe shoom is full of wisdom. the kid of wisdom that one doesn't expect for /o//. Soi I personally values each contribution from the master soomer.

>>28832401
i made a few typs but i think my logic rings true. i love you moister shoomer and wish you the very best the life offers ytou/

sorrry. i'm kindadrunlk.

Dear mister Shoomer. plz respond. I'm loonely and desperate.

>>28832391
>>28832393
>>28832394
HOMO BUGSCHASER SODOMITES GTFO OF MY DEEBEETEEE
REEEEEEEEEEE

>>28832392
Because i can
And it is time for me to
I also have gloves and saddlebag and some other odds and ends i guess

I originally wanted to gib the crf450rl to lil cousin to wrench on but im thinkin 450cc will kill his ass and he is on the shorter side so not a good idea for new rider either bikes
Plus he wanted a croozer :/

>>28832408
Are you getting a different bike at least?

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>>28832412
No im probably going to book a flight and pursue another life entirely is the tldr

Maybe there is another bike down the road or overseas, but i didnt think to pack a kfc bucket in the luggages, maybe gloves, probably not tech7s either
And alas i wont be able to do the coast to coast new vegas tendie run either bros, i failed all of you :(

>>28832408
kek. why are you so o b s s e s s i v e l y dead against homosexuality? bros sucked each other off for year at sea when at war . it;s jst i brojob between bros like a chest message but decision mouths. don'
t fear the dick because eventually youj'r'
e gonna get a dick in your mouth so you may as well enjoy it.

>>28832416
i'm slightly drunk and apologize for types.

I mean, I don't particularly enjoy sucking cocks but a $20 tip is a $20- tip so feck it. I'll get on my knees and suck the cum out of a cock for twenty bux.

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>>28830584
This is retarded, there is no creativity in this thought experiment lmao. The rifle comparison is also retarded. I think you're retarded and also a nobike.

TL;DR, VFR750/800 but red like picrel

>>28832414
Are you being hunted by the fbi or something?

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Goddamn the windscreen looking fucking massive from this angle.
Like a cockatoo or some shit.

BUT LOOK AT HER NEW BUTT

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>>28832427
Always have been my guy
What did you think GATE was all about??

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>>28832467
cute girls and the Japanese military?

Day 263 of not washing my bike

>>28832469
No: the 144,000 and forgotten bloodlines of the prophets and children of israel; namely the 10 scattered and exiled tribes, but especially the priesthood after zaddok
And they failed on that note; only a moderate success
Recall in elijah's day, God Reserved 7000 that did not bend the knee to baal
Similar circumstances presently
>ask me how i know
He just told you