Thread 28585342

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>except for Bak
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links
>https://msf-usa.org
>https://cycle-ergo.com/
>https://superbikeschool.com
>https://sharp.dft.gov.uk/helmets

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Mandatory viewing
>A Bíblia das Curvas de autoria (TOTW2) by Keith Code
https://youtu.be/ClmFaHuJUDU

>Street Smarts leading edge (outdated) safety video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtG6MRIVtZg

>bak
https://9anime.to/watch/bakuon.z1nm/ep-1

MEET, FIGHT and FUCK!
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Previous thread: >>>28582882

/adventure/

2 stroke > 4 stroke

>>28585342 (OP)
Yooo that’s my KLR. Dope.

>>28585346
"adventure"

>>28585347
2 stoke silly 4 stroke sensible.
Ring a ding in my ears.

I don't do atgatt because I don't understand all these different gear rating systems for all the different body parts aside from the helmet and so much gear is fashion focused and its all expensive

>>28585347
This message is approved by Honda.
>God. everyday I miss my fucking first bike, a BEAUTIFUL 2000 CR250R 2 stroke
>Somehow never died on it
>Somehow it never died on me
Honorabru Honderu

The Jews can’t make me pay for a new seat, I have gorilla glue

>>28585357
Head and hands are really f* impotrant. Spine follows that. Arms and legs being functional is also good.I lucked out on spine.
Walking is fun, having a working cock is quite good.

>>28585367
Sure but that doesn't really help me with what I described.
Also I'm an incel so I don't care about a working dick

>>28585359
I wish we could have a CBR250RR MC22

>>28585357
It's really a fashion and you shouldn't let it define you, but I like the sander thought experiment, having clothes that can soak some abrasion is a very good idea.

>>28585357
If I'm commuting it's a helmet, if I am riding for fun I will wear leathers too. Rigid boots have saved my feet more than once

>>28585369
Picture this. A hot chick wants your man goo in her. Would you want a non working winkie?
ATGATT. Or at least most of the time.

>>28585374
>>28585376
I just don't understand how to cross shop or find used gear. Also used sellers never even post the ratings on non helmets. I've seen official online stores that don't have the ratings. And I don't know how to even read them all or what/when to compromise.
Like DOT/ECE2205/06 is about all I have the brain for.
>>28585378
Thats just not gonna happen for me so I don't really care and again thats not what my post is about

>>28585383
I don't pay attention to any of that. I wouldn't buy bottom of the barrel anything but I got my a* and dainese gear used and none of it has fallen apart

>>28585350
If it's that hot, you want to be wearing gear. I know scooties are impervious to the weather (if the women I see riding in heels and dresses are anything to go by), but gear does actually help you feel more comfortable.
At 40C I close most of the vents on my jacket and soak my T-shirt in the sink. The evaporative cooling keeps me comfy for hours. Remember that above 33C the air is heating you up, not cooling you down.

>>28585346
fat ass

>>28585383
>Thats just not gonna happen for me
So another random gender person wants your luurve.
Being able to walk and talk and be naughty is pretty important.
You only get one go at this.

>>28585387
Just sticking loyal to brands is about the best I can think of too. It bothers me since I never do that with anything else.

>>28585388
>at 40c
How’s Dubai this time of year, 104F good grief that’s Arizona weather

>>28585392
I'm not gay or anything either dude just none of that stuff will ever happen so why think about it.
This is kind of weird and off topic

>>28585396
Just Australia. I'm in one of the colder parts of Australia too. The good news is that it only gets down to 0C in Winter, so I can ride year-round. It's a pleasant 2.7C right now and I'm about to hop on my bike for my 1hr commute.

>>28585369
for clothes:
- from C to AAA, AAA is best
- C means it has only impact, B is only abrasion, A is where is starts to have both (C+B is fine, like an armored vest under a B jacket, you are not supposed to wear C alone because while falling it may detach, and B alone because you may still might break something from impact but you just avoid becoming a crayon for some seconds)

for other protections (the impact stuff inside clothes,gloves and boots):
-level 1 and level 2, 2 is better

you can find level 1 stuff in AAA rated clothes because they may be enough to pass that level and they are usual cheaper/slimmer.

Each piece of equipment has it's special stuff you can find on top (palm sliders for gloves, anti-torsion for boots etc.) but those are extra thing you can research later

TLDR: If it's A rated (jacket and pants) and level 1 (gloves and shoes) is good enough, if you want more search for higher ratings or you can upgrade the armor on clothes for cheap if they are swappable (getting level 2 armor in your jacket or a separate back protector instead of the integrated one)

Get a summer jacket and some riding jeans/sneakers anon, so the next time stacy cuts you off because she is watching tiktok while driving cuts you off you don't create nazca lines with your blood on the pavement

>>28585399
Would you repeat your original question.

Road my friends 200cc on the highway. He has one of those rear wheel cover things too. I thought I was going to get blown off

Tips on losing weight so I can get more out of my bike? Today I felt really weak in the highway and had to take the next exit. My arms were shaking and I could barely lift a glass of water as if I just blasted myself lifting weights

PISS AND SHIT
FUCK PISS
ASS
PISS IN THE ASS

how fucking SHIT is it to install a fucking comms system into an AGV AX9
FUCK YOU
FUCK
YOU

why are the cables so long
why are there cable canals but no hole in the cheek pad to lead the cables through?
this is breaking me, its too late for this

>>28585357
gear doesn't really expire unless you grow out of it or fall over, so it's mostly a buy once cry once thing

man if you have a drivers license you should be allowed a higher engine than 50cc without endorsement in America. Dont e bikes go faster than those
And there should be further concession if you have an automatic bike or scooter too

>>28585424
in my state, if your moped/scooter/ebike goes over 35mph then it's considered a motorcycle and you need a motorcycle endorsement, along with the 50cc rule, i know some starts are starting to regulate ebikes by their power output too

>>28585429
I don't want e bikes regulated I just want gasoline to go up.
America is too big to limit people like that. Motorcycles are treated way too much like just a silly toy/hobby thing. people gotta get around and modern cars are fucked

its like hitting a brick wall when all you want to do is go 15 miles to work but you get blocked by government regulation and self regulating boy scouts and atgatt

>1 million degrees out
>get my helmet out of the fridge
>go for a ride
>bike starts deathwobbling
>handlebars spinning with 1000+ pounds of torque
>start deadlifting the bars
>wobble stops
Couldn't have done it unless I studied MUSCLE IT OUT technique.

>>28585417
Count calories for two weeks, while eating the same amount that you normally do. If you didn't gain or lose any weight, then subtract 500 calories. You'll lose 500g/week if you can stick to it. It will probably be easier if you avoid ultra-processed foods. Also try to eat more protein.

You know what they say about helmets:

Be a chad, go against the fad
Only queers replace them in 5 years
Helmets never expire.

>>28585417
This sounds more like heat exhaustion or dehydration.

>>28585362
for the thumbnail it looked like a girl (or r3 boi) posing in a skirt...

>>28585451
stay back

if my helmet starts smelling sour does that mean its expired

>>28585464
Pretty much, have you been refrigerating it?

>>28585362
Gn125 approved holy fuck that little 125 went through proper hell before he died. No other brand besides S U Z U K I could have withstood it.

>>28585464
wash it you fucking disgusting shit

>>28585466
>have you been refrigerating it?

this has to be a joke lmao

>>28585472
>has to be a joke
The real joke is wearing a soggy expired helmet

>>28585472
You dont keep it in the salad crisper?

Jannoids fear him

https://voca.ro/11sirGHEOjv7

>>28585417
Eat a candy bar

Almost 100 degrees but I'm out here for the twisties today.

Haven't road in 2 months. Will my bike even start up

>>28585417
water fasting.

>>28585488
at least theres no doubt about the tires being warmed up properly

>>28585495
They're pretty toasty

>>28585488
>>28585523
love me an underseat exhaust

>>28585441
try it again but as a haiku and I will listen.

>>28585569
Chads don't follow fads,
Queers think replace in five years,
Helmets don't expire.

>>28585488
based rider and K A W A S A K I representative.

>>28585541
I love it

>>28585577
Think this may have been my fastest lap ever out here.
Footy tonight, probably

on a scale of 1-10, why SHOULDNT i buy a new africatwin and put Kamina glasses on it?

>>28585541
>Underside exhaust
HYB

>>28585603
what does r3 bois rear exhaust smell like?

what happened to gen z? i have never seen a young adult on a motorcycle do a wheelie. i see millions of gen A kids ripping wheelies on their Ebikes but the art has been lost to gen Z. i fear for these poor lads

>>28585627
Gen A has developed coping strategies with the panopticon. Gen Z didn’t have that yet, we got cooked left and right.
The kids at the high school I live near for instance, they will often dress in extremely similar clothes and as soon as the weather makes it even a little tolerable they start wearing balaclavas
I asked a group of girls about it and they said it’s so when you’re caught on video you still can’t easily be identified

My first helmet, a bell 500 purchased in 2016 when I turned 20 and bought my first motorcycle. I wore it exclusively for three years, then pretty much stopped wearing it. These days my kids have been using it as a plaything for the last two years or so

>>28585655
I wouldn’t wear it now because I’ve seen them head but the walls while wearing it, but it doesn’t look half bad if you ask me

>>28585627
How can you tell someone's age when they're wearing a helmet?

>>28585627
a motorbike costs more, is heavier than, and is easier to break, than an ebike

and it has never been more expensive to fix/insure something than [current year], thanks to niggers who dont have insurance, forcing insurance companies to up their rates, and allowing garages to charged 2-4x rates for basic work

>>28585488
>>28585523
if you post your bike here enough i end up developing feelings for it and i dont it to get hurt or be sold. anyone else know this feel?

How can you tell if your helmet is expired?

>>28585357
True and a lot of the time it's too hot for full jacket but I'll wear airbag vest at minimum

>>28585682
peel the liner back, there should be a use by date. that date is only valid if you keep it refrigerated when not in use otherwise its cooked already.

>>28585687
Ofuck my garage fridge went out for 3 days is my helmet cooked chat?

>>28585669
It doesn't help that it's assumed naggers have been 100% accident free for their entire life just becase their country of origin doesn't have any documentation to follow them.
I see people that have next to no idea how to drive on the road every other day, ok a lot of them are Americans with a hire car but the worst are entitled brown people that avoid the law.

>>28585616
rich, my bike is somewhat decatted by the previous owner but never got a tune and I can’t really afford one so it always smells like pipe burned fuel

>>28585346
>adventure boots in a mall
do adv riders really?

lads I'm not sure what I'm doing anymore

current bike
>bought a sport tourer last year, financed $15k for 5 years
>by end of this season, I'll owe $9k on it
>local marketplace has similar models for ~$12k

the issue
>live roughly in Toronto, Canada
>riding downtown/local areas fucking sucks, just constant traffic, soccer moms, and Pajeets
>bored as fuck of the country roads, only so many times I can ride down the same few country roads
>and trying to coordinate what days I'm riding my bike to work vs. going to gym, going golfing, etc is tiresome

I find riding my bike is becoming more of a burden than something that brings me joy. because I spent so much on it, I feel an obligation to ride it whenever I can, but there's times it fucks with my other hobbies

I think I'd like to get rid of the bike and buy a cheap SV650 or something that can sit for a week or two without making me feel bad for not riding

Did a packing test with my camping gear. All the essentials fit but the sleeping bag has to get strapped to the back to leave room for clothes, food, etc. Should be alright, this bag is designed for that. Not 100% sure there's enough space left though, may have to wear a backpack for clothes.

>>28585723
Still better than crocs.

>>28585576
You win, I will never buy another helmet again

>>28585732
why do you need such a big sleeping bag?

Do they make cheaper boots that aren't really meant for walking with? I don't really need a sole or any ergonomics i just want the protection

Kinda like how bicycles have shoes that aren't meant for walking

I would've rolled with a fatty sleeping pad

>>28585727
>financed
stopped reading

>>28585746
It's probably just synthetic. Down bags pack down smaller than synthetics, but cost a fuck load more.

>>28585746
Camping in the mountains in fall, when there's a very real chance of temps in the 30s (the night before the campout is forecast for 34 right now) and I can't afford a real down bag that'd pack much smaller.

>>28585751
maybe im spoiled with good mil surplus gear, mines like 1/3 the size and good for down to -15c

>>28585755
>forecast
>months in advance
just know your local weather brotha
but also look into surplus gear, sleeping bags are goated

>>28585750
Dude looks like a unit profile pic in Starcraft.

>>28585766
firebat under the armour

>>28585732
My gear will fit in a long bergan (tent poles the lot).
I have a friend when told to pack light will still bring a couple of pairs of spare shoes.

>>28585763
>months in advance
It's in two weeks. It's also not exactly local, relatively close (30mi away) but different weather from home, and my whole region is pretty unpredictable, it could be anywhere from 25 degrees to 55 degrees at that time of year.

>>28585776
Mine probably would too. This Giant Loop saddlebag is only 39l. That's barely into backpacking pack size, and it's awkwardly shaped. My whole setup is pretty minimal, basically just pic related plus food, clothes, and minor necessities like a power bank etc. Obviously everything could be smaller but not for the prices I could afford to pay.

I am so fucking done with summer. only 6-8 more weeks. Have some old shitty res

>>28585432
good thing you kept a cool head

How hard is it to work on your own bike when its your daily driver?
I'm traumatized from dealing with cars.

How much more complication and cost would a cvt bike add

>>28585794
>cvt bike
Like a scooter? Really easy.

>>28585794
Having only one vehicle is tough no matter what it is. Always worth it to have a junker around that just runs

>>28585755
Actually I need to correct that, forecast is currently showing 48 for the night before (34 was the same day THIS month, randomly, just showing how unpredictable the weather here is), but the average is 37 and long-term forecasting (everything over about 3 days) fucking sucks in my area so you can't trust it.

I did it bros. She’s so perfect. The T7 will be finding a new home soon.

>>28585810
Congrats.

>>28585782
Sweet. I just like the way I can throw mine in/on anything in a heartbeat.
Having the weight down low and not attatched to your self is, of course, super safe.

How the fuck do you go from this...

>>28585821
To THIS?

>>28585821
to THIS?

>>28585825
That's just silly. Earthworlms do not belong on a bicycle. He could get hurt.

my baiku makes a lot of electrical buzzing sounds

i've decided that a vanvan will be my first bike, it's like a perfect hybrid of everything i wanted visually. should be cool

>>28585819
Yeah I've only been riding since April so I really wanted to go with the safest option I could, plus it's a small light bike where putting weight up high could be a big problem. On that note it isn't a ton of weight but I should probably try to up my preload a little, might have to take it to the local dirtbike shop since it's apparently a pain in the ass without the right tools.

>>28585847
why are you gay?

>>28585852
girls have cooties, duh

>>28585406
THE GOOSE IS LOOSE

>>28585847
What the fuck is a can can

>>28585880
issa good lil bike

>>28585357
Just buy not overly expensive A rated gear, summer vented jackets are usually the best pick for this instead of the "4-season" ones that simply will make you sweat like a hooker in church when its high noon during summertime. If it gets cold, get an oversized hoodie or similar and throw it over your jacket and you're done.
As for level 1 or 2, stick more with level 1 if you want more flexibility, ideally on your joints protection (shoulder, elbow, etc). As for Level 2 protection, the cheaper ones vent like shit for summer and probably won't cover your whole back, specially if you aren't a midget, on the plus side is that for winter they can keep you warm, the good level 2 ones that vent well are quite expesive, some even cost as much as a summer jacket by itself, so if you want a level 2 and can somewhat handle the lack of ventilation on your back during summer, get a cheap one from aliexpress or similar places, those cost at most $50 shipped even.
Also for jackets, the paki origin ones like Spear brand come fully equipped with lvl 1 protection and don't cost that much, then you got your more traditional brands like Astars and such, come with only elbows and shoulder protection lvl1, yet can cost almost twice and you have to buy the back protection separately, usually from their brand so it fits perfectly, but also a good way to get some extra money out your ass. I personally bought a Richa Airsummer since it was the only one that I could find in my size (4XL Euro measure ffs, its barely a murican L-XL, only shit I found on my manlet riddled shithole) it came with nice comfy flexible D3O but no back protector, the D3O back protector is expensive as fuck and the space to insert the protector is overly fucking small, had to fidget a fuckton in order to fit a level 2 chink brand pad, but it works and the jacket is pretty damn good. D3O for your back is a fucking meme unless you really need it to be very vented, the pad alone costs as much as the jacket ffs.

>>28585883
Oh it's like a tw200

>>28585885
Yeah, uses the Dr200 engines as well.

At the Japanese friendship bell (:

>>28585840
cool
>>28585938
just frens right anon?

>>28585788
>Z900rs cafe
>Heavy breathing intensifies

Holy shit I want one of these so bad now. What is the seating position like compared to a naked? I don't like nakeds because they're too upright and neutral. I like to be forward on the bars at least a little bit.

>its 1989
>be you
>sitting on your 145hp race bike
>the smell of unburned fuel and lead in the air
>supersport ban is over 30 years away
>frame: silver
>20 valves managing 4 cylinders
fuck me just imagine

Dang
https://youtu.be/DuV6woh09aI

>>28585979
>that launch at the end though
man i wonder why they never did anything else with this v4 what the fuck, they just put it in one bike mean while they put a cp2 in everything

>>28585967
nigga nobody was running leaded gasoline in a new car or motorcycle in 1989 on the street, leaded gasoline was for pre 1975 shitboxes

>>28585990
whatever

>>28585987
Cost. Im holding out that the R1 replacement will be a V4 though.

Dbt I may die tonight
Heart no feel good
I hate some of you but you are my community and I mostly enjoy posting with you
>>28585955
The cafe version has much lower bars. You would probably want aftermarket rearsets to match.

>>28585678
How about mine? Thoughts & prayers needed for my transmission.

>>28585678
No, kando doesnt real

>>28585766
I HAVE RETURNED

>>28585603
Exhaust, dual tits!

>>28586061
lol if you had a SV1000 you’d have a perfect 1 up against me and my buddy’s bikes
> Exhaust, dual tits!
It’s the shit, the dual exhaust/underside exhaust is powerful

>>28586082
I like 'em both, the SV because of it's torque & gearing can keep up with the FZ1 till 70-90 depending, then the Fazer keeps pulling while the SV starts running out of breath

you look like a good honder

Probably my best lap I've ever done in the twisties.
https://youtu.be/e6NWpwk4OmA

>>28586047
Go to the ER if needed my dude, don't die.
The bars on your bike don't look too high to the seat honestly. I sat on one at the dealership one time and it felt really nice.

>>28586051
Oh no. What happened?

>>28586111
Whoa, a legendary and rare 600cc sportbike

>>28585955
Its really similar to a naked, but yeah like >>28586047 said the bars are quite low on the cafe version. Not as low as actual clip-ons but lower than something like an MT-09. The seat is really flat too instead of that "bucket" shape a lot of nakeds use. I like flatter seats but it makes the bike pretty tall, if you're a king manlet like me (5'10") it's fine and if you're taller then even better. Never seen rearsets on an RS but I'm sure they're out there. This bike sells so well in Japan that it probably has a relatively big aftermarket.

>>28586116
My stupid 2nd gear dogs are starting to slip again, just like my first Fazer :(
03+ (I think) they became 5 dogs instead of 3 and it isn't a problem anymore. I have an 05 transmission but idk when I'll wanna do it.

today i will remind them of the flying dorito

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHtz8tlavY0

>>28586117
thats right

why does my bicep hurt when i do the retard arm?
i wanna keep riding

today I rode my motorcycle to a local downhill ski/mtn bike area and rented a downhill bike to try out some tracks with the wife

Probably the most terrifying fun I've ever had. Unironically I feel more safe on a motorcycle, I thought I was going to die.

>>28586169
pretty based thou did you take a class?
theres some stuff the overlaps.

sportbike or gtfo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFjG5HbjcZY

>>28586171
No class, just figured "eh I ride in the dirt so what's the difference??" and raw dogged the more beginner friendly trails. First couple of runs I was scared out of my mind but by the end of the day I was flying through it. Hardest part was convincing myself that the bicycle was perfectly suited to blasting over rocks and roots at speed or hooking through super sharp turns.

>>28586176
yea its p scary to start; i took a class learned a lot rode a wall.
you ever see the videos of the races they do its insane.
thats a nice xr still kinda want one even thou i got a crf450rl instead

>>28586177
>you ever see the videos of the races they do its insane
Yes, I watched a few redbull videos after getting back home and I am astonished at how fucking skilled and athletic and utterly insane those people are

>>28585418
Had the same problem with my Sena and AGV K3, had to give up and use glue to fasten intercom and the cables are just lose on the inside of the helmet, outside the pad.

This thing worth 50 dollars if I don't have any bike friends to group ride with & just want to listen to music/take the infrequent call?

Does anyone have a PNG of the Harley-Davidson Lowrider/Board Track Racing Logo like in pic rel?
I got a shitty Dyna Lowrider for a couple hundred bucks, and the retard who had it before me rattle canned the tank, so now that I've stripped and painted it properly, I want a good logo on the side. However, I can't find one and a bunch of jackasses are selling their shitty cricut versions. I want make a stencil and actually have my friend paint it on, but no one sells that so I'm in a bind.

>>28585367
>having a working cock is quite good
Any tips, last couple times I tried fucking I had a bit of an issue keeping it up

>>28585664
The elbows don't lie

For me? It's lolibabas

>>28586210
i like your pics so much man, i wish you weren't such an outspoken pedophile

>>28586118
It would probably be fine for me in that case. I'm king manlet as well, 5'10" 31" inseam.

>>28586144
What? I didn't know you were on the second fazer.
I'm sorry man, that sucks. I hope the transmission doesn't fuck up.

>>28586193
Yeah it's worth it generally. The speakers with that one probably aren't the premium speakers but probably worth it for that price. Can you link it? I want to check that out as well.

>>28586210
i too ride a yamaha

>>28586222
Sure
https://www.cyclegear.com/accessories/dwo-1-by-sena-bluetooth-communication-unit?rrec=true&sku_id=10111901

>>28585990
way to out yourself as a literal boomer, grandpa

Do ceramic coatings on air cooled cylinders actually work or is it snake oil?

>>28586229
i just cum on them

>>28586221
I actually like mature women like Beatrice >>28586224

>>28586229
You're going to have to ask someone who knows about material science.

>>28586195
Did a quick photoshop job, should be high res enough to print out and use as a stencil for painting

>>28586229
Unless the ceramic coating can suck the heat out of the metal and disperse quickly enough. It is most likely snake oil.

>>28586229
Like nikasil?

>>28586229
depends what you mean by “work”. High temp ceramic coatings for aesthetic effect will work great at resisting the temperature of the engine. So does the paint typically used though.

The coatings will not benefit cooling in any way (in fact they almost certainly will have a slight negative effect as they prevent some heat transfer to the air, which may or may not be balanced by higher emissivity due to color)

>>28586251
t. engineer

Any of you got a good rec for an air pump to use on my motorcycle? I always find it particularly annoying to fill my tires up (gsx 8r) at the gas stations because of where the valves are at, and also the shape of the air hose. Would like to buy my own pump for my motorcycle (and bicycle/car)

>>28586299
90 degree valve stems.

hello from the high peaks

i wanna turn my vtx1800 into a goldwing
do /dbt/ have any recomendations for the biggest possible top case? I see some chinkshit 100L boxes on amazon and that aounds sufficient
I want to be able to carry a full load of groceries
i would like for it also to have mounting points for straps for tent/sleeping equipment & my walking stick
i dont wanna spend like $800 but would if there was a truly great piece of kit.
this is my only vehicle

>>28586319
HIGHER

>>28585406
I believe you may be confusing CE rating and the C-AAA abrasion rating. C is armor carrier ony with no abrasion rating, but you can get garments rated all the way to AAA with no hard armor components whatsoever. The alphabetical rating is based on the abrasion resistance of the material itself, tested by basically holding it under a belt sander with a specific grit and amount of force and getting higher ratings for taking longer to abrade through, and the tear resistance of the seams measured by clamping in a machine and pulling until failure, with the higher amount required contributing to a higher rating. The overall score of the garment is determined by whichever of these is lower, so you could have a heavy leather jacket that exceeds AAA abrasion with poor stitching, and get a B or A score overall. CE impact rating is based on transferred energy, with 2 transferring less than 1. The CE system and Alpha rating system identify different types of protection.

>>28585464
No, it means you need to blast the liner with 90% isopropyl in a spray bottle and let it sit. Wear a bandana or balaclava as well, it helps keep skin and hair from embedding in the liner and fuelling bacterial infestations, which in turn cause the sour smell.

>>28585634
They're niggers, aren't they?

>>28586265
You are a scholar and a gentleman.

>>28586352
Ffs how much of a sweathog do you need to be to give your helmet a yeast infection?

>>28586335
Could get one of these.
Drill some holes, mount a metal brace plate on the inside for support and get some long thick bolts, wide washers and big nuts to hold it on.
That Japanese moto girl youtuber with the cbr250rr did something similar, so watch her vid and just upscale it.

>>28586366
>Googles Japanese moto girl youtuber with the cbr250rr
>she's jumping around screaming arigattoooooooo!!!!!!
:/ I don't want to watch this but that case does look nice.

>>28586335
>vtx
Vtx

>>28586335
How big is your family and how often do you shop for groceries? We are a family of five but I like grocery shopping so I never run out of space with just a titan cooler strapped to the pillion
A lot of people have this attitude of “I want to go grocery shopping for the whole week” so they feel like they need a ton of cargo space in their CUV, but if you instead thing “I’ll stop on my way home after work for fresh meat and produce” you’ll have a better cooking experience and you won’t need so much space.

>>28586222
I had the silver one from 19- spring 25. 16,997 miles to 50,000. I'm very used to taking it easy on 2nd gear or skipping it altogether if I'm getting on it.
The silver one started skipping around 21k mi, I bought this blue one with 12,300 miles and it's starting that BS at about 17k. Was hoping I would get more time out of 2nd but I knew it was going to happen sometime.
As far as I know 2nd will just be weak but I'll be able to ride it forever, taking it easy on or skipping 2nd. Sucks though 2nd is such a nice gear for 35-50.
Miss that Silver bullet sometimes, lot of memories around it. We survived hitting two deer together!

https://youtube.com/shorts/SG-1DTJHozk?si=47khecYN2HIQlRat
>dress up like a power ranger
>buy a 10000cc super bike to commute on
>get pussy
Is his real or AI marketing? That doesn't even look like a panigale

>>28586222
Nice trips btw, & nice fleet! I like the Fazer's touring attitude but have been thinking I might enjoy a ZX 14 - I've heard they are very comfortable.

But dbt said chink bikes were shit...

>>28586485
Lol

>>28586495
Damned suicidal critters.

>>28585342 (OP)
Nicce Kawasaki
Based KLR

>>28585346
>/adventure/
For the Architect
Imagine the plapping

>>28585576
I had a favorite helmet. Bought it new at the same time I bought a new bike.
Used it for almost 10 years before I bought a replacement.
Then continued to use original helmet even after buying it's replacement

>>28585678
Nah. But I do feel that way about cute anime girls I see getting posted.

>>28585723
All brap all the time

windmills desu

>>28586525
You don’t like fresh meat and produce? Sad :(

>>28586176
Love is more fun and. Honda!

>>28586544
Ok nobike

>>28586555
>you do things differently from me
>so you must not have a motorcycle
What causes this sort of psychosis ?

Found a 2007 Suzuki V-STROM 650 for $2k at a powersports dealership. It has 15,000 miles on it. The price seems a little low is there anything I should be concerned about? They don't have any pictures of that particular bike on their website so I'm going to go check it out in person.

>>28586564
Cool. Post your motorcycle with groceries

>>28586566
Okay, when I go to the grocery store later. Will you take your meds after?

>>28585417
Mix a tablespoon of ground cayenne pepper into a glass of orange juice
Optional, add a scoop of powdered greens and citrulline to it

Take vit d and k at least 10k iu a day
Take 500mg niacin
ALSO asprin x2 and whatever caffeinates beverage, i suggest matcha

Congradulations you now have FAT LOSS stack in liquid juice
Yes its gonna burn, that means its working

>>28586606
this must be doing to your arteries what riding rollercoasters does to your kidney stones. curious where you found this stack

>>28586555
checked and based no-bike identifier

>>28586667
Ehrm

>>28585417
Zep. This is the way
>>28586606
Are you the worm FAQ guy?

>>28586265
Thank you so much

>Royal Enfield Scram 411 that was 4K is now 3K and falling
saars I am so close to doing the needful it's absurd

>>28586565
15K miles isn't that much but #1 thing to check for is cracking on the swingarm and the frame. Anything else you can fix relatively cheap. I would ask for a full history and maybe take a picture of its VIN to look up at your place of insurance for a history on the bike to make sure its title is clean.

>Europeans are a days ride away from going on a dualsport ride through Morocco or Algeria or something, to Egypt, back.
>never ever do it
What a bunch of FAGS
>inb4 muh unsafe country

Meanwhile north america chads ride for a week just to get to cartel territory, land full of bears/cougars, camping with no towns for hundreds of miles, etc.

>>28586832
I would much rather deal witrh mexicans than sandniggers.
also I hate the desert. It's hot there

>>28586832
Why tf would i want to go to fucking africa? If i wanted to see africans id just ride down to london.

Africa twin should be renamed rhodesia twn tbqh.

>>28586744
i want a triumph 400 so bad just waiting for more used ones to hit the market as people upgrade

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfUute-G0WM&ab_channel=CycleNews
Suzuki chads win again

>>28586225
Thanks bruv. Looking at it, they have 40mm speakers. Not sure how loud that will be but I tried an Amazon Chinese unit that had 40mm speakers and it was only good up to like 70 or maybe 80 mph. Couldn't really hear it after that. But this one is made by Sena so it will probably be better but I don't know.

>>28586495
Oh I thought you were R3 anon.
So even the 5 dog transmission is failing now?

>>28586508
Zx14 is very comfy. Especially with the 1" bar spacers like I put on mine. It's a monster of a bike though. Big heavy and very very fast. Once you get used to it, it's surprisingly sporty though.

>>28586915
Nooo haha, I have the 5-dog but I haven't put it in and don't know when I'll get the motivation & gumption to do so. No R3 here, Had that silver Fazer forever, now I have the blue one, SV650 & GZ250 I've been riding. Also have a 97 CBR600 project bike I need to sell, & a '97 Virago I need to gain interest in again & sort the carbs again.

That's cool you confirm the comfy, I'd love to try one out sometime if it could happen. The FZ1 is pretty quick I'm sure the ZX14 has considerably more go tho. the FZ is 507lbs and kinda tall. I think I'd handle the ZX well, I'm not a light wrist on these, I'm used to em & if I ride spirited sometimes I am full-throttle riding and still wanting more.

>>28586915
I just looked it up and the ZX is about 590 lbs so still heavier, still think the center of gravity / seat height may be lower though which could help it feel lighter. Always 'miring on your ZX14 btw, awesome bike. There's a guy in my area who owns a black/green one I'm always staring at too.

>>28585732
I would advise against a tail bag + rucksack combo. I tried that and the rucksack did not stay on my back properly because it was being pushed up by the drybag I had on the rear seat. Luckily I brought spare rope and ended up tying the rucksack down to the drybag. That worked very well although under hard braking the whole thing wanted to push me forward, not dangerous but somewhat unnerving. My advice would be to go for a test ride fully equipped, don't just assume that a setup will work because you tested half of it.

Its a really hot day today. What spf sunscreen do you guys put on your helmet to stop it aging prematurely?

>>28586915
> Oh I thought you were R3 anon.
My shift dogs are also in the process of dying at all times lmfao
Supposedly it’s a super common issue on the FZ6/R6 that you can just destroy second gear entirely
Yamaha killed it on the engine but seem to have gone budget everywhere else lol. Still though, you see a lot of these at 100k+ miles so who knows how long it’ll really last

>>28586961
just wear trousers, the freedom is nice but it's not worth getting burned by the sun and your seat

>picrel is my literal status quo this last week
Payroll deduction for the hole in the wall
Several round trips and now everything allocated to one storage locker
HSE jannoids on friday
I have to write a formal apologetics to the camp
shoomers snapped bros, its all downhill from here
Once i get power sneed commander in gonna yeet into a shoom
Apologies for the dramatics
I couldnt take it anymore and i snapped
I hate it here bros i cant even fool myself into idolatry of the bike to make the feels go away, im not debased and stupid enough for that fallacy
Everything is cursed
Make with the wind and fly me away now

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

>>28585359
now put the honda 500cc two-stroke in the 250 frame.

>>28586963
>Yamaha killed it on the engine but seem to have gone budget everywhere else lol.
more like retards can't shift LEL. these guys have spent billions of dollars over a century, racing and refining these machines and all of the sudden it gets into your hands and the transmissions fucked LMAO

>>28587054
This, why do you think they're pushing e bikes and e clutches so hard, nobody is trying to warranty some retards sequential transmission learner bike. Same thing with manual transmission cars.

>>28585342 (OP)
Thinking about trading my 2012 NC700X (picrel) in towards a 2023 Z900RS a dealership nearby has. I really like the NC, but I want more power and better handling, and the retro look makes my pp tingle. Anything I should know about the Z900RS? I've done a bunch of research, the main complaint I see is people don't like the throttle response in low RPMs.

>>28586961
Sunscreen? Hmm, it might eve shine it up a bit!

>>28586544
why is onsa looking at me with those bedroom eyes?

>>28586897
I'm absolutely tempted to finally do the needful and get the bloody bitch basterd only because 3K for a bike with less than 800 miles that's only 2 years old feels like a steal as long as it's not a cheap as fuck chinesium brand.

granted, pootech probably isn't much better but it's a model of RE that was apparently the one wiht massive QA improvements.

>>28586887
>AT Rhodesian camo edition
IMA COOOOOOOMMMMMM
>https://omegamotographics.com/collections/camo-designs

>>28587064
It's the standard EFI complaint. Learn to slip the clutch or get it tuned.
>>28586047
So far so good

>>28586832
youre allowed a gun to deal with a bear
youre not allowed to a spoon to deal with achmed in germany

>>28587078
there is an anon here who has a scram and he said he was very happy with it. i guess the used one might have gotten cheaper because the new 440 exist if you want to try haggle it down a bit more to an even better deal.

Also confirmed i'll go try bargain at the local stealership for a guerrilla this weekend,that little poobike just calls for me for some reason
i'm expecting 6k euro out the door ready for riding worst case scenario but hopefully ending close to 5.5 if i can haggle it well

>>28587093
Thanks, that's what I had gathered was a reflash was needed to resolve the throttle feel, or just get used to it.

I gave my old Chinese 200cc dual sport to some random person in West Virginia, I just left it out with the key in, plus the title in the rear storage case, and wrote "FREE" over it on a piece of paper. It was actually a good motorcycle, had it since 2017, but the resale value would have been like $500 and I wanted a White person to have it for free.

>>28587078
Yeah the newer REs have gotten much better in quality but they’re still underpowered old tech which makes me hesitant about service intervals and occasional highway use. The triumphs are made in india too but are way more modern, though of course you pay more for it

Harley bros, make it make sense to me

>>28586934
When you split the cases, how does the transmission separate from the engine? Does it just fall away or are there some kinds of shafts that have to slide apart?
For all the motorcycle wrenching I've done in my short time, I have yet to split cases on one.

>>28586941
Thanks man. You're welcome to try mine if you're ever in DFW. Lol. The center of gravity of the zx14 is very low, so while it is heavy, it handles really well. You can spin tight circles with it no problem.
I definitely recommend the bar spacers and a steering stabilizer though. The spacers make it it really comfy and the stabilizer really is needed for cutting up. Front end gets really light even on the highway under full throttle because of all the torque.
You can definitely get down with it on a back road, but it's not going to slice and dice like a true super sport. I took my zx14 to the twisties a month or so ago. Compare that to my run yesterday on my zx6r.
Zx14: https://youtu.be/gGtCpwm5Yu0
Zx6r: https://youtu.be/e6NWpwk4OmA


>>28586963
Fuck. God damn it's so over. Lmao

>>28587134
Bros i forgot to order the trex bars

>>28587064
>selling a bike
I have only ever regretted it
Personally I especially can’t see parting with the NC in the near future especially

>>28586744
I would do the needful on a classic 350 for bopping around, so pretty

>>28587053
What if they put a cr80 in a grom frame?

End up buying new tyres, I was lucky I found somewhere with the tyre I wanted and installed the tyre the same day.

>>28586485
>family
uh 7. the wife i definitely have and our kids.
*sobbing*
it’s just steaks and beer for me and the cat, i go thru 2 rib roasts and 5 cases of beer a week.

I'm watching reviews of various electric bikes and it makes me realize how much I hate 99% of reviewers.
Have you ever seen a "review" of an adv/dual sport where a guy rides it on some trail, tells how nice the suspension is, but doesn't bother to layerdown to show how hard to pick that bike up, or how awkward is it to push around when stuck? Yeah, I hate those faggots.
Have you ever seen a "review" of a touring bike where a guy tells you about bike's top speed but doesn't bother to show the luggage setup, OEM panniers capacity, tie-up points? Yeah, I hate those faggots.
Watching electric moto reviews just makes this faggotry apparent. For an e-moto literally everyone wants to know the real-world range and the ease of real-world charging. Almost nobody shows that.
I'll probably go with Ultra Bee just because I know it'll be easy to use its charger without removing it from under the seat.
I hate those people.

>>28587206
I’ll grant you transporting large quantities of liquid is tricky
I have to go special to pick up my cases of Diet Coke

>>28587163
>I have only ever regretted it
Yeah, I know that feeling; I still miss the 71 Nova and 90 K5 I sold a few years back when money was tight. If my wife rode or my kid was old enough for a street bike I'd hang onto the NC, but there's just one stall in the stable, unfortunately.

>>28585362
Thumbnail made me think this was from pso2 and was a girls tummy in a short knitted skirt.
>>28587064
Can I buy it from you?

>>28587255
>Can I buy it from you?
If you're in East TN area and have $3600, sure. I won't ship, no venmo/paypal/wires cash will need to be put in my hand. That's what the dealership is giving me as trade in. It has 34k miles, Honda panniers and top box, pirelli angel st tires with about 1k miles on them, changed oil about the same time as the tires.

>>28587221
>don’t show you the luggage
This is the worst and most egregious thing they do. I need to know exactly what kind of objects fit into the luggage. Even luggage reviews fail to do this. Ultimately why I went with givi luggage instead of oem or other aftermarket brands was because it was the only brand that I was SURE would work from reviews

Why are trailwing tires called the "Death wings"? and should I be concerned or is this entirely a skill issue?
t. someone who has pretty bad experience with them on sand.

why does EVERY mid-range helmet have a drop down visor? i do NOT want a drop down visor

>>28587244
I’d post for sale on the NC700 forum for at least a little while at a better price than the dealer is offering, bikes move pretty quick on that site

>>28587306
I'm in western NC. If I could find a uhual or something to rent I might. Theres only one of these local to me for slightly more and probably with dealer fees that will get added.

>>28587341
This also that price is lower than dealers sell it in this part of the country. Like 4-4.5k on average around me and the move fast unless it is the dct. He 3.2-3.6 range is reasonable.

Mom needs money for the light bill but I want a new set of handlebars. Sorry, ma.

>>28585732
Nice. I recently did a test camp in preparation for a week long trip through Tassie.
The DRZ has the Mosko Moto rackless 80, he was well packed but wants to ditch his backpack. Should be easy because we packed lots of fresh food (it was just one night and we wanted a big bbq).
The CRF has 40 litre rhinowalk bags. They didn't sit well and he was over packed. He's going to sell the CRF and go back to a 690 (he had one years ago) with better luggage.
My WR has the 20 litre rhinowalks, with the over filled tail bag. Half of it was good and grog so that'll be easy to cut down. My tent (plus ground cover), chair and sleeping mat all fit in the right saddle bag but my old sleeping bag took up the whole left bag. I'll be getting a new down sleeping bag and probably a better mat. I'll change the tail bag to a smaller one.
If I wanted to spend more money I'd go with yhe Kriega OS system, seems much nicer.

>>28585810
I really shouldn't ride one of these or I fear that I will have to take the plunge.

>>28587334
They're a road tire that pretends to be an off-road tire while also sucking at being a road tire.

>>28587412
Oh.
So should I just keep riding them until they're bald or look for replacements now?

>>28587337
Because in the past people would constantly bitch that this or that helmet didn't have one.

>>28587185
I just ordered new tyres as well, gonna try changing them at home. I've done plenty of dirt bike tyres and I got myself a bead breaker. I'll post updates when they get here.

>>28587113
>>28587337
Cute posts!

>>28587434
You decide how hard you want to push the bike.

>>28587113
Good luck anon, I'm still on the fence so I'll probably call about the Scram tomorrow and if I can snatch it for the price of towing, I'll go get it.

I lost my fucking wallet fuck my life I traced my path to work and back but I genuinely think it flew out of my jacket pocket but I’m certain I zipped my pocket it up and I’ve never had anything fly out of my pocket before

>After a long time I came across MaxWrists
>Its all track days vids
So it was true he lost his license I guess.

>>28587481
Hope you find it or it gets returned anon

For future ref though they sell credit card sized airtag equivalents that work on the same network. 30 bucks or so gets you peace of mind without adding bulk or needing a specific wallet

>>28587438
where are those faggots so i can punch them in the throat

>>28587498
It's me, I'm right here. I don't understand why you WOULDN'T want one. Sun protection if you forgot sunglasses or a tinted visor. Double-up sun protection if you're riding into the sun.

>>28587495
Yeah I’m really hoping I just get a call in a day or two, I don’t have any contact information in it but I really loved that wallet. My grandma gave it to me when I was 11 and I only ever lost it once

>>28587337
You can remove it

>>28587501
they add weight

>>28587498
Some times you can still catch them bitching that based Arai still doesn't do drop down visors.

>>28587448
You dont know cute

>>28587508
Vomit before riding. You have lost more weight than what they add to a helmet.

Second day of owning my new bikey and I already hit 230kmh. I’m not used to it being this easy bros…

>>28587553
What bike didya get?

>>28587557
Tracer 9. Coming from a T7 with 50/50 tires. God it’s so fucking stable and smooth. Cruise control is also a blessing I didn’t know I needed.

>>28587563
I have a cb500x. Im starting to outgrow it. I looked at the tracer 9 and the dealer recommended the tiger 900 gt. I'll admit it made me think twice about the tracer. However the job and housing market is fucked to hell and the incoming tariffs feels like a wave about to fuck shit up more.

>>28587553
>>28587563
Told you she's quick.

>>28587570
I've heard really good things about the tiger 900 gt.

>>28587546
the stomach is not stored in the head idiot

So I finally have all my gear except for some armor plates, which raises a question; How much armor should I have for the MSF course? I have CE1 elbow & shoulder armor as well as back foam (but I know that's worthless) as it came with the jacket but I don't have back, hip & knee armor. Should I get no armor, just the missing pieces, just a specific piece, or all CE2 armor?

Additionally, how much should bodyweight factor into engine size picking? Obv I know that being fat doesn't mean I need a literbike, but should I just skip over a 250cc because of my weight? I'm almost 300 lbs. Essentially, can a Ninja 250 go on 65-75 mph roads and keep up with/pass traffic with a fatfuck on it? Not going to be going on the interstate for a while but I don't want a bike that can't go on the interstate either.
>inb4 lose weight fatty
Yes I know, it's on the agenda.

>>28587623
Good on ya for getting it early but don’t actually need any moto specific gear other than a DOT helmet for the msf course. In general level 2 is nice to have especially in places without too much movement like the back

>>28587593
Smash walls, works for me

>>28587593
Get bigger neck muscles you fucking wimp

>>28587638
EMBRACE YOUR INNER UNICORN ANON

>>28587628
I know it wasn't strictly necessary, but I figured it best to get my gear first since I don't have any clothes that I don't care for & would protect me in a fall, plus half the stuff I got was going on closeout anyways so I needed to move fast. I definitely plan to get good back armor, I've only heard good things about it.

>>28587577
It feels so effortlessly reckless like an MT-09 when you wot on it until you kind of just ease off and let the weight balance itself out at a stable speed. It's the perfect version of that frame and CP3 for me.

>>28587623
Have you ever ridden a bike before? I've offered to let a few obese people sit on my bike before, and they've all refused because they didn't feel like they were physically capable of getting their leg onto it. My bike (CB500X) isn't particularly tall either. Have a sit on a few in the shop, but you might want to focus on cruisers for their low seat height.

>can a Ninja 250 go on 65-75 mph roads and keep up with/pass traffic with a fatfuck on it?
Consider the fact that the bike is designed to be ridden with a pillion passenger. It probably has a combined maximum load rating of around 170-180kg, so you're fine in that sense. But that said, a Ninja 250 wouldn't be appropriate for those roads even with a healthy-weight rider. I owned a Ninja 250 for 4 years, and I weighed about 80kg at the time. It's great at 80km/hr, uncomfortable at 100km/hr, and spending more than a few minutes at 110km/hr literally killed my ass.

I see 125cc scooters riding with pillions all the time. You *probably* aren't too obese for a Ninja 250, but you shouldn't expect to maintain freeway speeds on a beginner bike. Bikes in general have far lower top speeds than cars. One thing to consider is that bikes have adjustable spring preload, so you'll want to crank that up a bit before you ride or it will be far too squishy. It usually takes a special tool and it's a bit tricky to do, but you'll only need to do it once.

If you want the ability to go on an interstate, which is presumably incredibly fast given usual American standards, you'll want at least a 500cc (Rebel 500, Eliminator 500, 450 CL-C). Maybe even consider a 650cc (Vulcan 650). But once you actually ride a bike, you'll probably quickly realise that you don't actually want to go at those speeds for quite a while. It's a very different sensation to a car.

Also I just want to say that I get physically repulsed by obese people, and I genuinely believe in your ability to fix your situation before it's too late. Good luck.

>pull the lid out of the fridge
>enter the powerband
>lay my entire life on the line
>leave normality behind
Anybuddy wanna discuss the FLOW STATE, it happens in anything you like to do but if you do it on your 'ku youre gonna die.
https://streamable.com/u8tj3e

>>28587541
All my posts are cute.

>>28587623
Ya know....I actually have the perfect video for this.
https://youtu.be/NkK5fnKoNKc
I'm 210, gf is 150. No problems getting places two-up on the cbr250 which has 25 HP. As far as passing power goes, it's not really there with that much weight, but hopefully that video will give you an idea. I think the ninja has more power than the CBR, depending on which year model you have.
If you've already purchased a ninja 250, just ride it for a while. If not, go for something in the 400/500/650 category.

As far as your gear goes, you're fine as is for the msf lot. Personally, I would just buy the missing pieces and not worry about upgrading to ce2 on everything.
However, I also wear just a skin tight armored shirt with work pants/boots and hit 160mph on my way to work. It's all your level of risk. If you get into an accident with ce1 armor, you're going to be well enough protected.

>>28587623
>>28587663
As an aside, why are Americans obsessed with this idea of "passing traffic"?
Why is not enough to just go at the same speed as everyone else, why do you need to go faster?

>Bike pops up
>Bit expensive but has accessories I'd slap on anyway
>aftermarket exhaust
>guy doesnt have the original
>sounds like shit and way too loud
>$400 for a stock one
every. fucking. time. Why do people insist on throwing shit out when they swap parts out?

>>28587664
You gotta go to japan to rise above that shit. The game is over.

>>28587665
And even more than that, why are stock exhausts so expensive when they're borderline throw away items when retard owners throw on an untuned slip-on.
Keep an eye on marketplace for people selling their old stock mufflers.

>>28587664
Because my bike is faster than yours

>>28587671
I'm convinced it because people just bin them rather than sell it. That is the marketplace price as well, wreckers are asking $550-650 depending on condition. If it was a sporty bike I'd be happy, an i4 sounds good with a moderate slip-on. A 650 single sounds like a lawnmower and I dont want to wake everyone any time I take it camping.

>>28587675
I know a guy who put a VTR250 engine in a lawnmower.

>>28587656
>have you ever ridden a bike before?
Assuming you mean motorcycle here? No motorcycle, yes bicycle if that matters.
>they've all refused because they didn't feel like they were physically capable of getting their leg onto it
I'm obese but I'm still completely mobile, hell I ride my bicycle even now, or I would if it wasn't either 100 degrees or rainstorming.
>an interstate, which is presumably incredibly fast given usual American standards
They're only really 65mph (~105kph) near me, but everyone speeds so it's more like 70-75 and you really want to be able to go 80 in case of danger, even when driving a car, I'd imagine it's similar for motorcycling.
>also I just want to say that I get physically repulsed by obese people, and I genuinely believe in your ability to fix your situation before it's too late. Good luck.
Trust me anon, no one hates obese people more than themselves. Anyone who is fat and says that isn't true is deluded. As for me personall I just need to properly commit to losing weight, I like sugary drinks far too much. And I have to do cardio, which I hate.
>>28587664
I want to stay out of blind spots so I'll speed up to 80 to pass trucks as quickly as possible in one motion in my car, I imagine you'd want to do the same on a bike. I've also seen drunk/sketchy drivers who I want to be as far away from as quickly as possible.
>>28587663
I don't have any bike yet. Can you give me a qrd on armored skintight stuff? I heard it was good but how can it be if it's thin enough to be an undershirt?

>>28587677
Based. If only honda mass produced something like that.

>>28587675
I love SuperTrapps, they're my go-to, but now they've gone out of business it's been really hard to get them.
Which 650 do you have? I know DR650's sound fantastic and get a performance boost with a certain titanium gsxr or busa can. Not too loud either.
>>28587681

>>28587682
I dont have one, I'm shopping for a DR or KLR. I want a stock and as silent exhaust as possible. I do not care about performance.

>>28587684
>I want a stock and as silent exhaust as possible
>I do not care about performance.
I respect it. I've always thought it'd be cool if some vigilante type had a bike with a super-stealth exhaust.
You might want to try experimenting with custom muffler packing materials.

>cb400sf went from 5-6k for well maintained example to 8k in the space of 3 months
Guess the autumn to spring pricing is real

>>28587680
If you ride a bicycle, then a motorbike will be fine. Get the Ninja 250 if that's what you want, they're fun bikes.

>I heard it was good but how can it be if it's thin enough to be an undershirt?
Motorcycle gear has two different safety ratings - abrasion resistance, and impact resistance. They're usually in the same garment, if it's rated A, AA, or AAA. But there are also class B and C garments which only have impact and abrasion resistance respectively.
Something which looks like an undershirt might have armour, but it won't provide any abrasive resistance. It would probably just be designed for dirt bikes.

You mentioned "CE2" armour earlier, but that only refers to the impact protection. Those are the armour pieces that you'll find within an "AA" jacket.
"AA" will be safer than "A", but less comfortable. Remember that the best gear is whatever you'll be willing to wear every single time you ride.

And yeah, I really wouldn't be willing to go 75mph (120km/hr) on a Ninja 250 for any reasonable amount of time. Not out of fear, just comfort with the vibey engine.
But honestly, it took me a month before I was even willing to ride at 60km/hr. And much longer before I would go at 100km/hr on the freeway. Don't fall into the "capability trap" of buying a bike based on its ability to do things which you personally won't do anyway.

>>28587688
I should add, I think I remember 100km/hr being about 8000rpm in 6th gear. And Australian bikes were geared higher than American ones.
So if you want to ride at 75mph, you'll be at maybe 10k rpm. For a bike that redlines at 12k, that's a pretty big ask.

>>28587660
If you die, then you made a mistake somewhere because you weren't fully locked in the flow state

>>28587134
>When you split the cases,
endless vids on how to, not that complicated.

>>28587168
>What if they put a cr80 in a grom frame?
what if you put a 500 in grom frame?

>>28587686
>i know what i got

>>28587696
...OMG YOURE RIGHT!

>>28587688
Yes I'm familiar with the armor ratings. I guess that impact vs abrasion makes sense, though I think I'd have to see a piece in person to really get it.
>I really wouldn't be willing to go 75mph (120km/hr) on a Ninja 250... not out of fear, just comfort with the vibey engine
>so if you want to ride at 75mph, you'll be at maybe 10k rpm. For a bike that redlines at 12k, that's a pretty big ask.
That makes sense to me, if it's not in the cards for the bike I end up getting I still have my car.
>it took me a month before I was even willing to ride at 60km/hr. And much longer before I would go at 100km/hr on the freeway
Yeah I'm just thinking of places I have go to, usually I have to take the interstate, my state's got a weird layout. The interstate is essentially the "comfortable with riding" goal but it'll take some time for me to work up the nerve.

Thanks for all your help, and thanks to all the other anons who answered my questions. Now I gotta get to sleep, I have work in the morning.

>>28587682
fastest lawn mower ever thats for sure lol

>>28585342 (OP)

new baguette

>>28587731
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>>28587664
It's an American thing. Combination of wanting to go fast, retarded slow drivers clogging up the fast lane or only lane, and motherfuckers who seriously cannot drive and you just need to get fuck away from them. It's not a joke, they seriously do hand out licenses to anyone in this country.
Also, I'm mentally ill and must be weaving through traffic or I freak out. Not uncoincidental that I am that way and I grew up driving in the state with the worst drivers.

>>28587665
I don't know I keep everything

>>28587680
It is Pando Moto Skin UH003 armored base layer shirt. I also have the Skin UH AAA pants.
It's pretty high tech stuff, I should have a video on it. Cooling fabric, skin tight, abrasion protection. It's expensive as fuck for a reason.
Something that you get later into riding when you've settled in a bit.
As far as the bike, go for something bigger. Honestly at your weight, might recommend starting on a 650 parallel twin ninja. A 400 or 500 would be just fine though.

>>28587697
I know, but I wanted to spark conversation. It's fun. You should try it sometime.

>>28587677
Kek. My old landlord was a retired Lockheed engineer with more money than God and zero common sense. He asked me to help him with a "project" one day, turns out he had built a de-stroked 22RE, tuned it to spin 10k rpms, but instead of putting it in the caterham he was building, decided to fit it along with a 5 speed transmission and a 4x4 transfer case (to run the mower deck) to his riding mower. He replaced the drive belts with motorcycle chains. It ran great, super fast, would wheelie instantly. When he engaged the deck, the blade spindles immediately exploded. One blade went up through the deck and embedded itself in the wall of his garage, the other (we think) skipped along the ground and struck one of his cows, nearly severing its rear leg and ripping open its belly. We spent the rest of the day impromptu butchering said cow, but he did give be a ton of steaks and ribs as a thank you.

>>28586945
The oil pan comes off and from what I remember there's a baffling/spacer case and then all the gears are on shafts inside of it. There's a guy that did a full engine rebuild including the transmission in depth on YouTube. I've done many things & taken a few engines out for things but over never split one to mess with a transmission yet. I know I can do it but it's pretty involved, I wish our garage was heated, it'd be great to do it during the winter.
I appreciate the sentiment but I'm in Western PA so I don't know if I'll ever get down there haha. I have wanted to do a long adventure-trip sometime, I'd love to see some red desert.

>>28586963
It's happened to both my Fazer-thous
As long as I baby second gear I can still use it but otherwise I just skip it and I think you could do that indefinitely.
I've seen many cheap sport bikes on Craigslist and Marketplace saying they're missing second gear as well
>GS500 from 14 years ago

>>28588277
>>28587134
Meant to reply to that one, I'm F'ed up on the phone.