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>>16832630

FAQ:https://pastebin.com/xu560p4q

Thready Question: Every cloud has a silver lining, what's your favorite part of getting caught in the rain?

Previous /DBT/: >>28546436

First double ITT will show what manufacturer wins Suzuka tomorrow

>>28548015

ngl that looks like coolant

>>28548052
What if it was KMZ?

>>28548038 (OP)
>same threadly question
you're the desperate gorilla reddit tranny, I can tell because you're a lazy as fuck copy paste 0 imagination faggot

>>28548052
Idk what this is but my pants got tighter

I want to get one of these as my second bike because they are cheep and look fun, how bad are they?

>>28548105
all bikes are built in china and india nowadays, they're all equally shit, some just have premium branding
cfmoto has 2 year warranty while most other sport bikes have 1 year, so there's that

>>28548095
that wasnt me chief

Had a final ride out today, the third I've done and second of the year. I don't think I'll ever be at one bigger than this with over 120 bikes. It's quite a surreal feeling having so many people come together for one person, some who wouldn't have even known that person, united by the fact they all ride.

>>28548038 (OP)
>he glow

>>28548156
I thought about covering my bike in solas tape as a joke.

>what's your favorite part of getting caught in the rain?

NONE! fuck this trip went wrong on so many levels, spent 10 riding wet and the swiss fucking catfished me and the hotel i'm sleeping in Is a fucking old Mountain house with creaking floor and thin walls, i spent 4 hours drying my Gear and i know the whole floor Heard the fucking hairdryer going non stop like i'm a fucking
Asshole.
The only good thing Is the Beta chugged all this highway like nothing, completely ignoring the fact It ran without oil for a month and the mutant kept me on the Road while god was punishing me for trying to not be a Need and do something for once

YOU WHERE RIGHT SHOOM! KANDO DOESN'T REAL IT'S ONLY SUFFERING AND FUCK

>>28548052
Rollan for Suzuki

>>28548156
How do you manage punctures, with tubed tyres and stuff?

>>28548105
i like cfmotos despite the hate they get

remember to adventure

>>28548182
Hope you atleast get paid sis.

rubber wheelchair ramp ftw

>>28548192
THAT ASS

as a kingless American who do I have to dethrone to get a fuckin jdm 2smoke sportbike? Moto2 imports seems sketchy
I just want to smoke bros

Gave my leather boots the full spa treatment, scrub, soap and tallow to finish it off.
When all you've had before is synthetics, bringing a pair of leather boots back to mint condition with some elbow grease is very satisfying.

>>28548192
>carries a semi-inflated front tube in the seat of her pants

genius

>>28548038 (OP)
dang, ai for the win check out my art i just made

>>28548192
Most men can't even crack the crust on an ass like that

anybody watch this guy's channel, he's kind of cute
https://youtu.be/hNB-PZsFdcs

>>28548197
THE JACKAL

>>28548038 (OP)
folks imma be starting riding in september on a 125 but i will probably wanna move up to a bigger biike after a few months. is an sv650 too much of a jump or could i manage?

>>28548299
You’ll be fine

>>28548168
I have ridden through heavy storms and trust me it can always be worse.
Probably should leave some tips.
1. Don't use a hairdryer on gear as you can crack and destroy the material.
Drying leather jacket you just have to bane it and wear it in a warm environment. Boots, newspaper will suck all the water out.
2nd tip, next time have a change of clothes in a waterproof bag to wear after getting wet it improves morale soo much.

>>28548105
They're shit, enjoy waiting for parts for 2 months.

Just got back from riding with a friend & his MT07. He bought a whole headerback exhaust. Doesn't sound bad, a bit loud. Last time we rode he was still in break in & not as experienced, I didn't have to wait up so much this time. Enjoyable ride, nice day.

>>28548334
CP2 sounds better than it has any right

>>28548334
Nice pic, cool blue Yamaha
>>28548192
How's her ass like 3.5 times wider than her head dude youre shopping her I swear. Oh and not posting the sauce is pretty much bullying at this point.

>>28548334
what’s he got? I’m gonna put one on mine and it seems like they’re all full systems since it’s all one piece. Don’t want something crazy loud thinking yoshi with baffle

>>28548192
These people come up for me on YT all the time, i find them irritating but they go places that I want to know about, and the man's clueless British brain is the same as mine, so how he deals with things would help me on trips.

>>28548363
brother you need to decat your bike

>>28548365
It doesn't really bother me, bike doesn't need to be faster or louder.

>>28548341
It does for a P-twin
>>28548348
Ty, I lucked out with the timing on that bush, you get about a week in bloom.
>>28548349
It says it's an SC Project. Muffler is not large, he had the baffle in, it was still loud.

>>28548369
its about burning fuel off efficiently, it'll increase engine lifespan

>>28548197
Furry8

My other bikes are now all stored and chained up. All I need to do is laundry, packing, and gas up before I hit the road for Sturgis in a few days!

>>28548386
I wish I could just do trips my entire life. I might be able to do a short weekend, probably in Wales this year, otherwise I have to wait until next year. Local roads just don't hit, at all now.

>M1000RR winglet costs $2,550
God damn, I couldn't even afford to drop one in my garage.

>>28548192
Tips for black ice. snowing in my tropical hellhole.

>>28548411
dont ride

>>28548411
Get these.

>>28548417
I was thinking of skiis like this Swed with his Himalayan.

>>28548038 (OP)
Please remember to come up with your own thready question! I was quite happy with the question I thought of

>changed engine oil and primary oil.
>gave it a quick wash
>went for an hour ride.
I hate stoners now. Ever since New Mexico legalized weed I smell it all the fucking time when riding, it’s easy to tell when you get behind a car full of people getting blazed. I used to just blame cellphones and Covid for making people shitty drivers but there must be a fuckton of stoned drivers too now in my area.

went up to tehachapi today, pretty chill and not that hot by the little airport despite it being august already

>>28548052
>that exhaust diameter
Is it a 50cc 2 smoke ?

>>28548052
SUZUKI

it's crazy to me watching motorcycle youtube videos that people mention bikes like the cbr650r, mt-07, and the r7 as beginner bikes. basically if you're riding anything less than a 1000cc bike you're an bitch and/or a child

Anons, I am now a wizard. What is the motorcycle equivalent to Shadowfax?

>>28548431
>now
if you hate them enough before, and were vocal enough about it, those fucking subhumans wouldve never been given the ground they've got now

its not legalised or decriminalised here (UK) but the coppers basically dont give a fucking shit becuase its too much effort to write people up for it, and they know, and so many places fucking stink of it now

>>28548052
Harley David-san

>>28548454
Adventure bike. Everyone will know you are a wizard or a dad.

>>28548454
one of these badboys

>>28548449
theyre bikes you can learn on, make mistakes on and grow in to
you make a mistake on a LEADERBIKE and youre gonna hurt yourself (a lot more)

>>28548454
30 yo virgin or 40?

>>28548499
>>28548503
Goldwang might be nice, but I still want something that corners well.

>>28548505
30, I'm no warlock (yet)

>>28548513
>but I still want something that corners well
have you ever owned a goldberg? theyre legitimately magical in the twisties, especially these "older" ones

>Be smol bike
>Go into busy Burger King
>Take last parking spot in front of some nepobaby in a BMW.
>The whole fucking spot
>Kid tries glaring at me and drives off
Heh. You're fast, kid. But not fast enough.

And what did I eat to celebrate this small victory against the ruling class? I feasted on a scrumptious Texas bacon lover whopper, halfsies fries and rings, and 8 piece chicken fries with a small diet Dr. Pepper. I hope you all had as good of a day as I did.

>>28548513
lol hell yeah bro I’d say the bike for you is a 1st gen klr kitted out
Alternate mode: Yamaha r1

What's the best way to find a cute Japanese woman who is into motorcycles? Ideally something possible from the east coast.

>>28548570
trying not being a loser

>>28548574
I'm not a loser

>>28548431
If people have to blaze up just to not be bored on the ride to lunch or whatever, then my man, you have a substance abuse problem.

i'm getting a gb350 and there is nothing you contrarian FAGGOTS can say to stop me. no i'm not 50 y/o

>>28548577
then you're on your way

>>28548580
have fun dude
slap some knobbies and a cool exhaust on there and you've got yourself a pretty good daily rider that can still take you places when you go to explore
what color you getting?

See a chopper post a chopper.

>>28548612
do you have to be the owner

>>28548616
Not at all

Rode my HONDA from PA to NYC and back today, my most common long ride, to see my FRIENDS who STILL live there

>wanted to see the race start
>turn on tnt sport stream
>it's ufc baddies

Road King air shocks fit Sportys. Use two washers between the shock and the bike for proper spacing. Took it to HD to have them air em up for free and they set them at 15psi. Bike rides so much better.

Good day of riding, hopefully I have time to do some webms or something in the future, it’s crazy how many great roads there are within a few hours of you in SoCal

>>28548648
Also the best way to do the fittings if you're running bags is a 1/8" npt 45 degree street elbow and a 1/8" npt tank valve.

>>28548616
I recognize that bike

What percent chance of rain does it take for you to just go by car?

>>28548454
The Honda Accord trike dries up any lady that sees it

>>28548635
Lol, you didn't buy the premium super plus subscription pass package.

>>28548653
what do you mean

Today I will remind them.

https://vocaroo.com/17gGKbpn61mY

>>28548659
got any link borther? Can't find anything for free

>>28548663
Exactly what I said.

>>28548635
Found a stream if you're still interested

wearechecking[DOT]online/streams/2287

>>28548654
I like riding in the rain desu
I have an Olympia suit that keeps me bone dry and it makes me feel like a real serious motorcyclist
Our family only has two vehicles, a minivan and a motorcycle, and my wife is usually doing things with the kids so she needs the minivan, therefore I must commute by bike no matter the weather
The only time I don’t ride is if it’s just snowed and everything is unplowed

>>28548663
And again, I recognize that bike.

>>28548612
I was forced to see it, now you do too

>>28547744
Girlfriend experience

>>28548687
Never understood why he went on such a long trip with such a small gas tank

>>28548685
Ok, for some reason it works only thru VPN

>come September I get to do a 60mile daily commute over mostly twisty rural roads with some nice highway sections in between.
Feels fantastic, but I mostly just rip around my local town and city and very rarely highway ride. Any tips? I’ve already sadly realized I’ll have to trade my carhartt vest for an actual motorcycle jacket.

Why can't Suzuki just move out of the way?

>>28548654
75%. But being Florida, that 75% could be some localized shower off in the horizon and it's usually in your path.

>>28548654
I live in the PNW. I just deal with it until there's standing water or it rains too hard for safe visibility, because otherwise I'd only ride five months a year.

Any FL dudes wanna go for a cute coffee date ride?

>>28548684
>>28548687
it can't be, anime doesnt't real

>>28548701
Brother, you're telling me. But the road calls you. Besides, on a bike like that one you want to get off it every 50-75 miles to let the tinnitus subside and regain feeling to everything below the waist

>>28548753
It's all real, every bit of it

We have a dream, you win tonight
Take the chance, take the chance, god is on your side
We pray for you, you're like a hurricane
You can win, you can win, you can win the game

Rode by the local motorcycle store today, saw the aftermath of this. They were having a demo day, so it may have been a nobike whiskey throttling himself into a truck, but that's speculation.

>>28548773
Oh no this hurts to see

I saw a V-Rod today. Insanely shiny. I am so mad the boomers let it die.

>>28548781
>rainbow flag
>bmw

Why would you go in such a place

>>28548781
Is that a gay bar lmaoo

>>28548786
The BMW is mine, the flag is not. This is the only designated bike parking lot for a mile in any direction and the cagie spots fill up quickly.

>>28548781
No love for the fucking Griso beside you?

>>28548768
i can't believe it

>why yes I accidentally take pictures of my BMW in front of gay bars


oookay

>>28548800
It's cool but it's hardly the first Moto Guzzi I've seen at this spot. I guess I know more about the history of the V-Rod.

>>28548806
LETS START A WAR
START A NUCLEAR WAR
AT THE GAY BAR GAY BAR GAY BAR

GAS THE BIKES
RACE CARS NOW

Can Duke 200s be, dare I say... Fun?

>>28548847
Yes. Small bikes are like small penises, you've got to know how to use them to have fun.

>>28548856
Well that settles it. I'm blowing my savings. Sorry, ma. The house can wait.

>>28548859
>savings
>supercub expensive
Listen poorfag, youre NOT going to timeshare finance a smol bike, thats reserved for foolish displacelets who require their need for sneed equivalent of 5 influencers all riding the SAME BIKE
you can afford it
Leave timeshare financing to the scrubs on the s1000rr and limited bold new color suzuki gsxr1000

>>28548859
Better buy an R3 or MT-03

A bit mangled but it’s done the clutch feels so unbelievably light now it’s incredible, the bike feels like so much less of a hassle with this long ass clutch arm. So much easier to put down more miles
>>28548695
Try your luck with your sister, I’m not a prostitute

>>28548885
>A bit mangled but it’s done
But why?

>>28548881
I'm not even going to signify this with a proper response. Here's a picture of Dolly Parton. Enjoy your (You).

>there's only one Yamaha in top 10

It's joeover

>>28548884
Those sound like twink bikes.

Quadlock is the best bike mount yeah?

>>28548891
The clutch pull on the FZ6 is notoriously heavy, the longer clutch arm gives way more leverage and makes clutch pull so much less of a chore
I developed a habit of 3 finger clutch because I couldn’t pull it in otherwise and I might be able to get back to two finger clutch now

>>28548707
The wind cuts and sucks all the heat out of you, so be prepared for that.
Make sure you have a maintenance check over everyday, last thing you want is something horrible to happen.
EARPLUGS, or you will deaf in a few years.

>>28548909
Not true. Yammie noob had the R3 and he's NOT a twink.

>>28548893
I too was born to dilly dally but forced to lock in

>>28548923
Suzunoki Rin is such a slut it's disgusting.

>>28548928
Rin isn't a slut. She's just hot

>>28548922
Eh. Not a fan of the look.

What archive site has /o/

>>28548938
Nevermind, archived dot moe has it
>>28548936
That's nuts man the YZF-R look is easily one of the better designs to me.

>>28548938
4plebs has a better archive than moe

>>28548942
based

>>28548930
Name 3 hot women who are not sluts.

>>28548942
I like the open, accessible look. Makes inspection easy and whatnot. And I think it would compliment my ranger better.

>>28548964
Christina Hendricks (blacklisted for years due to refusing to do sex scenes)
Tzuyu (Japanese-Korean idol)
The waitress at my local diner I'm asking out tomorrow.

>>28548936
I actually like this a lot more than the other YZFR’s, the larger headlights shape it out a bubble head that’s very smooth and flowing like the late 2000’s CBR
Reminds me of the motogp bikes prior to the winglet whoring

>>28548982
Big headlights give you nothing but weight.

>>28548977
>lol
>she's Taiwanese
and I hope you've built a rapport with the waitress first

>>28548977
>The waitress at my local diner
please don't be a creep. You should start neutrally and see if she likes talking to you at all.

>>28548986
They also give you unbelievable amounts of swag and a lot of character, reject LED modernity

Shinko 244's for ballin on a budget, what say you /dbt/? My neighborhood is on a mountain with hardpacked gravel/dirt roads, but then the final 60% of my commute is pavement

Man Suzuka 8 hours isn't fair. They've probably tested that Honda on this track for 10,000 hours and more

Miller is pushing like crazy
+35 +32 +30 +28 what the fuck

>>28549110
+26 +25

GO JACK GO JACK

>>28549114
+23

>>28548994
> please don't be a creep
It's the same as saying "please don't give me the ick".
Some girls prefer men who are straightforward.

>>28549177
Can you even imagine how many random people ask attractive females for a date? At first you have to build the connection.
Ask R3 how many people are trying to get her number and ride her motorcycle each day.

>>28549184
I don't have to imagine, girls love to share the info about the attention they get.
And some of them like men who approach them directly.

>fuel filter is $200 due to having the pressure regulator built in
>fuck this shit, I can do it myself
>spend $200 on a regulator and housing for it
>get the most common inline fuel filter so I will always be able to get one where ever I go
>spend hours trying every different way of routing things and no matter what it won't fit without kinking a hose
>give up and put the original back on
fuck everything. I almost want to dump the bike at my local mechanic with the parts I've collected and let them do it but I'm already deep enough on this I'm not saving any money for a very long time. I now understand why there are so many posts online of people planning to do this but none of the finished product.

>>28549198
Cut your hose in half and use a 90 degree bend for plumbing made out of a material that plays nice with fuel.

Yay new (to me) DRZ400SM finally secured

>>28549196
>And some of them like men who approach them directly.
only sluts like those

>>28549206
Yeah, its just that everything is shut and I wont have time to smash it out midweek. I'll get some brass elbows and give it another go.

Listed my Moto Guzzi for sale. I've always wanted an MZ Baghira, it's basically a Yamaha Tenrere for special snowflakes.
I liked the looks of my Guzzi, but riding it just feels like nothing, doesn't spark any joy or emotion on me for some reason, whereas just kickstarting my Ural or Izh brings immense feel of euphoria for some reason.

Cue in next month if I manage to grab the MZ/Tenere and I end up hating it too.

Yamasisters, we lost Suzuka 8 hours. It wasn't fair anyway, fuck Honda's home track, but at least we mogged Suzukers

>>28549232
>MZ Baghira
looks cool ngl

>>28549246
Thats fine, I change all my bikes at 5000km anyway.

>>28549244
Sure does, but not quite sure how those engines hold up.
I've heard discussion from both ends about early Teneres. Some say they can last a lifetime, others say they're quite finicky and brittle engines.
I don't like working on jap engines for one.

How complicated is a 21 to 19 inch wheel conversion on an adv bike?

>>28549257
>ural or izh
and guess what they say about soviet anything in russia?
people prefer new chinese noname bikes rather than this trash that always breaks down

>>28549228
Ask your mum how she met your biological father.

>>28548707
>I have to trade my vest for an actual motorcycle jacket
Only if your risk tolerance is bizarrely low

>>28548768
>>28548753
‘03 was the best year of the sportster until the rev max engine, if I’m gonna put up with efi I want way more ponies

>>28548781
I am thankful to the boomers for keeping chrome alive. Gen X in my experience - my father and all his friends are so cringe about this - and millennials all want blacked out everything. I like it when things are shiny

>>28549264
Getting smaller is easier, little to no complication

>>28549231
When you figure out how to do it, post how you did it online for others to follow. Be the trailblazer.

>>28549267
Don't care what others think, I love them and would take an Ural with a seized engine over a running jap bike.
As a matter of fact, I did.
Sold my honda Hurricane and Triumph Sprint RS, got an Izh and an Ural in their place.

>>28549272
mutual friends

DO ANY ANONS LIVE IN MINNESOTA OR NORTH IOWA

Guys I need help. I have specific taste in motorcycles and availability is limited. The bike I want is in Elmore, MN. Trouble is, I live in eastern NC. Commercial flights can only get me to Minneapolis or Rochester. Yes I will ride bitch on your bike if necessary. pic unrelated it's the schporty I just sold.

I'm gonna email the anons on the map but also posting here.

another day, another trip.

>>28548773
cfmoto demo day, but that’s a Ducati? I thought only Reno’s had those

are motorcycles coomer friendly? i would like to ride around and jerk off in various places

>>28548773
that’s a Ducati though

>>28548672
SEXOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAA

https://youtu.be/Zid3diVK4yg?t=18

>>28549367
hhhhhnnnng

>>28548964
You must be American

>>28549226
Very epic
I want a dizzer some day

>>28549040
>give you unbelievable amounts of swag and a lot of character
>it fell for the marketting gimmick
Is there an alien ship coming too?

>>28549368
>Ywn have this
Why live bros

>>28549402
I come back home to that every day

>>28549226
Very cool biak. I want one.

>>28549067
I'm running shinko sr777's and I've been happy with em

>>28549246
Pretty sure the old aftermarket manual for the KLR 650 just said “it is usually preferable to have oil inside the motorcycle’s engine”

>>28549286
The old projectors looked better

>>28549438
I mean, it's a klr. Just about anything better than drain oil is good enough for it

It's too hot in FL to ride bros. Even when riding it's just hot air hitting me.

>>28549504
Same in AZ bro

>>28549246
>Suckzuki
Why are you surprised anon?

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/IHXa3qLp_2A
Would you have got her number or rode off like the guy does in the video?

I went for a ride on CB650R and in every reflective surface I saw a comically disproportional image of me towering over the relatively small bike.
Is it made for manlets? I'm not even tall.

>>28549447
This pic makes me yawn.

>>28549617
That's a good thing. Smaller bike = Less surface area = More Aero = Less Air Resistance = Faster
This is all assuming you're flexible enough to get into a very low and tucked position on it.

so it's 1600, not just 1000

>>28549617
Is it smaller than MT-07?

eurobros
how much would you pay for a 1999 60000km XRV750?

>>28549616
I'm 32

>>28549627
Don't know the dimensions, but feels smaller.

>>28549629
It's okay bro i'm 33

>>28549628
I wouldn't buy it for more than 3.5k, but I see them for sale at around 5.5k.

>>28549628
26 year old bike? Less than $2000

>>28549616
I absolutely would've gotten her number. She was actively trying to talk to him, he self sabotaged by assuming the worst.

>I just got this 300!
>No kidding? Wanna have a duo ride to get some lunch sometime to celebrate?
It's literally that easy. Then again I'm not in my 30s.

friend of mine bought a new CRF 300

>>28549649
ok thanks

>>28549645

When you're 30 you just don't care about some random people anymore.

How unsuitable would a bike like the Indian scout bobber be for a novice rider?

>>28549699
perfectly fine unironically

>>28549699
Heavy and too fast. Too many riders forget what it was like to be a noob. Riding is a skill and if you want to get good at it, get something under 500 lbs and under 600cc first. I started on a CBR600 and kinda wish I didn't. Definitely delayed my skill progression. If you want a cruiser sort and want to buy new(don't), Kawasaki Eliminator would be good.

i now agee with this guy >>28549710 even though i am this guy >>28549700

tldr: small sumo = perfect bike for a noob

and for a seasoned enjoyer
and for literally everyone

>>28549699
I firmly believe every novice rider should start on a Grom. Light as fuck, easy to maneuver on, limits your speed to reasonable paces for a novice, cheap as fuck so who cares if you drop it a few times, and it's cute.

>>28549617
ricebikes made by ricemen in riceland and proportioned to ricecels? wtf?!?!?

>>28549628
60k on the clock is kinda demonic

>>28549699
what are YOU considering novice?
if youve never even been on a bike before, i'd say dont even think about it
if youve got like a year riding, find a modern one with a rain mode (if they even offer than) and you can baby yourself with that
but dont buy an older one if thats the case

>>28549628
is this the bike in question?
show pics of the actual bike

>>28548352
>>28548192
GYAAAT DAYUM

>>28549628
unironically i personally would probably pay up to 4k for it if the condition is good
africa twins are known to last

>>28549752
I’ve spent a big portion of my life on a bicycle (not sure how relevant it is) also I’ve rode a single speed 50cc bike a few times as a kid

>>28548192
It's these guys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ou2Yd7nYJw

Upon further inspection, I think hip padding is a factor

>>28549749
in 2 years I've put 20000 km on my CBR650R

>>28549765
what padding nigga? shes basically wearing leggings

>>28549067
I like the 244s on my dr650
Decent on and off road

>>28549655
I'm 26 and feel this way, but if a cute girl showed interest and actively trying to talk to me then I know to return the favor.
>>28549699
Perfectly fine, just respect the machine.
>>28549710
>too fast
>too heavy
Find your balls and some weights before you open your stupid mouth again. You people are such cowards you can't see anyone riding anything past a 400cc bike.

>>28549628
Adam Riemann and his consequences have been an absolute disaster for the used africa twin market

>>28549761
> I’ve rode a single speed 50cc bike a few times as a kid
Deze?

>>28549761
man just testride it somewhere
i dont think its dangerous, but you will learn riding better on a lighter bike

>>28548994
cringe

>>28549768
She's wearing bike jeans. Kind of like this:
https://bdlamotorbikes.co.uk/product/oxford-original-aa-super-stretch-ladies-jeans/
You can see it makes the skinny bitch modelling look kinda sturdy in certain shots.

Before you sperg out, I'm not saying these are the same jeans or the placement is exactly the same. She's thick but I think there's more going on. The pic you posted even seems to show a round outline on the left.

I'm still sad that I don't have a big booty slav wife to ride with, don't get me wrong.

>>28549779
I'm in the US, so getting one was always a pipe dream, but any thought of an import pretty much went right out the window thanks to him.

>>28549793
brotha i think youre retarded, and possibly gay

Yamaha could never

>>28549616
Am I out of touch? What does him being 32 have to do with anything?

>>28549798
when i ride it feels like i lean about the same

>>28549799
Nothing, he's a sperg

>>28549797
Ok, thanks for posting your vlog

>>28549799
hes a retarded ass reddit basedboy who thinks with 32 you cant fuck a 25 year old
t. a 34 year old whos fucking a 21 year old, im not a basedboy fag after all

>>28549802
>>28549804
That's got to be the strangest and gayest shit out there, and I don't even talk to girls.

>>28549778
you total nigger idiot did you not see the part where I said I STARTED ON A CBR600?? Which by the way, I bought when I was and active duty marine in the INFANTRY. I'm not exactly short on balls or strength. Can you start on a scout? Obviously, yes. Should you? Fuck no. Dumb fucks like you out here in the wild make me realize why they had those reading comprehension sections on standardized tests as a kid.

>>28549826
Wow a real US Marine! Thank you for your service o7
>Can you start on a scout? Obviously, yes. Should you? Fuck no
bro, just stop. It's a small cruiser, low to the ground, with tame power delivery.

>>28549826
>INFANTRY
Dude, I'm not even that guy but stop trying so hard. You're, like, an old civilian now. Make your peace.

>>28549798
I wana lean this gud bros

>>28549232
>>28549281
Finnbro, have you ever had the pleasure of riding a Harley Sportster?
Try one that is carburated, without rubber isolation engine mounts, with 5speed gearbox (1992-2003 models)
Very unjap experience.
You don't need any 'Tom of Finland' fetish gear, I swear.

>>28549798
Come to Yamaha's home track and see who wins there!

>>28549826
>marine
I shpuld have gone to growed up with my dad in cali and begame the jarhead also
And then we coulsve been shoomer bros and honda bros with BOTH our bikes
Instead i stayed here
So anyways 600rr with extra rs is a bigboy starter bike but would not reccommend unless they had prior aptitude
I shouldve started on the tw200 because the resale factor wouldve been piss easier, skipped the trading timeline, gone straight into dual sport suffering or tennyland, but nooooo we had to trade bike after bike after bike
REEEEEE
GAS THE BIKES
RACE CARS NOW

>>28549826
>infantry Marine
>buys a 600 as a first bike
definitely checks out kek

the SV650 is the best bike to start riding on
you can't change my mind

>>28549826
>CBR600
R7 has more torque than that and is more wild

>>28549852
I would argue that all bikes in this segment are the best starting bikes with the SV650 and FZ07 rising towards the top of the pile.
>neutral riding position
>not heavy
>low seat height
>reasonable amount of power
>inexpensive entry price and insurance rates
>huge aftermarket and forum info

>>28549710
ahem
V-STAR 250 is the best bike to learn and crooooz

>>28549798
why all non-sportsbike Hondas now look like shit?

>faggot zoomer wearing no gear with floppy ears on his helmet waves at me
>just stare and don't wave back

faggot.

sooo does anyone in FL wanna go for a ride? :3

>>28549882
Their dirtbikes and ADVs still look good.

>>28549710

I have the opportunity to buy a TU250X for $2000. I have never ridden a motorcycle, but I did once operate an e-scooter.

>>28549826
having served in the infantry as well I think I have a decent amount of experience to confidently say that 99% of grunts in both the army and marines are utter simian retards who's opinion on motorcycles should almost never be trusted
>hey sarnt I got a new bike!
>cool dude what'd you get
>a Harley/600cc sportbike/literbike at 18% APR
>mfw
They almost always end up either crashing the fucking thing or getting into deep shit with the cops because they try to run when they get pulled over

>>28548910
Yes.

>>28549901
If you are physically comfortable sitting on the TU250X (i.e. you're not super tall) it's a fine motorcycle. Classic, simple, does what you need for a first bike.

What psi do you run your tires at and why,? Also what bike or type of bike. Just curious

>>28549920
>guzzi on the cover
has he always unconsciously shilled for them?

>>28549927
I run what my tire and motorcycle say I should run
It’s printed right on the side in very visible letters

>>28549921

I’m 5’11” with a short torso and long legs, and on bicycles I find the handlebars too far forward. On bicycles I like having my feet touch the ground and find the saddles too tall.

>>28549927
mid 20s for knobbies on the street. I have no idea if it's the right PSI because it's my first set of offroad tires.

>>28549941
I'm about an inch shorter but I've got the same proportion issue. The TU is probably fine, it's a pretty upright motorcycle. If you're interested in other options I'd seriously consider a smaller dual sport though. I ride a KLX300, it's pretty comfortable for me (though a little cramped in the legs for long rides) and I can get both feet solidly down, and if you do need higher/closer bars that's an affordable and very common upgrade on dual sports.

>>28549765
>>28549793

Padding or not, she's definitely thicc max'd the hips and booty sliders

>>28548383

>>28549901
That's not much motorcycle for $2k. That only makes sense if you really want it.

>>28549887
Okay boomer.

>>28549950
>>28549958

Well, I know I don’t need or want something powerful and heavy to start with. But I am a little concerned about feeling cramped on it.

Bong here. I'm tall, I'm in my 30s and I'm a little SILLY. Is there a reason I shouldn't get a WR125X as a 125cc CBT/learner bike? DAS not an option currently.

>>28549899
I kinda like the look of the CRF but the Transalp and Africa Twin are ugly

>>28549801
>>28549840
>can't lean
>can't wheelie

>>28549977
I like the Africa Twin (although it will always stink of midlife crisis), but only in white. Agree on the Transalp, it kind of looks like a downie

>order tires to alaska
>shipping cost is almost as much as the front tire

PAIN

>>28549927

CR250 ~10-14psi depending on conditions

DRZ ~12-18psi

T7 gets 26psi all the time because any less destroys wheels

>>28549984
Men of a certain age doing cool shit isn't a midlife crisis, it's just someone who isn't 20 enjoying himself

Anyone telling you different is a woman or a jew or both

Though I do think a lot of men do get sick of their wives at generally the same age

>>28550031
>both
You're probably right, but milkers

>>28550031
Midlife crisis bike would be going straight from the MSF to an ADV bike or a Harley bagger and desperately trying to outdo the younger guys. Riding for a while and then later coming in to money is where the better adjusted riders come from.

>>28549969
>something powerful and heavy
A 250/300 dual sport is the opposite of both. I've got a 32"ish inseam and my legs get a little uncomfortable on my KLX if I'm going uphill for a long period but it's not awful and I've done 3+ hour rides without any real trouble.

>>28549977
>>28549984
the Alp looks kinda cool with a high fender kit. Personally I think 95% of ADVs look bad with low fenders in general though.

>>28550045
now show the headlight

>>28550045
The trannyslap with both a high fender and an ECU flash would be good.

>>28550059
They did redo it for '25 but I still think it's not great. Not like any of the competition is much better though, midsize ADVs all look kinda derpy or just plain ugly in my opinion.

>>28549977
>>28550045
>>28550099

Honda needs to put this concept into production

I find it hilarious that fucking Harley is the only company to understand the proper balance of visible tech for a retro bike besides Kawasaki. Everyone else is jeeting it up, even Moto Guzzi, but a Z900RS or a Harley Street Bob will come with real analog dash and just enough LCD for fuel, modes, etc.

>>28549826
>Le 600 starter
Idgaf if you had purple hearts or purple nuts, you still don't got a pair if you're scared of a fucking scout but not a 600.
I started on a fucking vfr800, if you fit the ergos, leave the ego at the doorstep, and not be a fucking monkey whiskeying an icecream cone then you can ride literally anything assuming you're not a retard.
>>28549844
Sure, we know your kind needs a handicap to even stand a chance.
>>28549882
Because nu-modern bug eye look is cringe so they're looking for literally any other style BUT the coinslot eyes.
>>28549840
Don't even bother, leave it to the top .5% of motorcyclists. You know you just wanna for vanity.

>>28550165
That's pretty sick, but honestly I'd be happy if they just put the 500 twin in the 300L Rally chassis. People have done that as a custom thing and say it's incredible.

The R7 is totaled. Thought I could manage in rain, ended up losing control on one of the turns, bailed and slid for what felt like forever into a tree. Luckily had gear on since I didn't want to get wet anyway. R7 managed to thread the needle and went sliding down the hill and smashed into quite a bit. Police straight up told me that thing is as good as gone and that I got lucky. Gotta work through shit now with my insurance to see if they'll cover the recovery of it.

>>28550199
How do you fuck up rain riding? Were you on slicks or something? Jesus man

>>28550169
What I especially don't get with Guzzi is that V7 850s DID fine with fucking twin clocks on the premium goyim model.

>>28550217
I believe the Piaggio Group has been bought by the Chinese.

>>28550205
He was probably trying to drag knee in standing water and hydroplaned all the way back to being a busrider.

>>28550205
>>28550226
My tires weren't that bad, but not brand new or anything. I live in suburbs so busrider isn't an option. Plan is just to go and see if I can pick up a cheap R3 or something used and not too badly priced. My job is remote at least so I just have to bum rides to go looking or when I need food.

>>28550199
thats why you dont gas it in a turn like you're in mario kart

>>28550199
>>28550228
How did you crash tho

Do Cardos usually go on sale around holidays? I'm probably getting the Packtalk Neo because these things are expensive.

>>28550169
You haven't looked at their faired touring bikes. All big touchscreens

>>28549887
He was flirting with you

>>28550298
The Road Glide is more neo than retro with its big LED shark nose.

>>28550199
Based motorcycle crash enthusiast and enjoyer
Remember, if its an r7, just crash it, needs 7 rebuilds to even beat an r6

Congrats anon, you dumped the girl bike, onto mr.harley davidson and become cool redemption arc

>>28550298
Those aren’t retros though. The heritage classic is retro and it looks like this

>>28550315
Do people really think yamaha are girl bikes?

>>28549834
>>28549906
>>28550184
Had a effortpost lined up but the site wireback thinks its a spam post. Basically y'all need to go back to those elementary school tests for reading comprehension.

>>28550323
Shoomers is retarded and you should judge anything that he says as such.

>>28550221
Nope, still Italian

>>28550298
Road King wins again.

>>28548038 (OP)
FRESH OUT OF THE OVEN

>>28550386

>>28550386

>>28550386

>>28550165
looks like a Benelli TRK 702