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Time for my trip to finally begin! The luggage is loaded, the route is planned, all systems are in place, the weather is beautiful, my leg and neck are fucked and I have a headache, but other than that I feel quite good. Time to hit the open road (inb4 jokes about actually hitting the road).

See you in Arizona, /o/.

i hope you crash and die for spamming this fucking thread all the damn time.

So how many people exactly do you think you're going to recklessly endanger on your coming poorly advised and stupid jaunt across the country?

>>6373438
>>6373436

Delicious cager tears.

>>6373436

Your a cunt.

>>6373436

You're a cunt.

>>6373434
Seriously, you will be entombed in the Hall of Douchebags if you kill someone because your dumb ass didnt go to a hospital.

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>>6373438
>>6373436

You can both fuck right the hell off. Enjoy the trip Amerifag, stay safe brother.

cagers gonna fag

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>>6373436
>>6373438
Y u mad tho?

Why didn't he go to a sawbones immediately after his crash? Just seems daft.

>>6373452
>>6373482
He admitted to suffering blackouts. He should clearly seek medical advice before operating any kind of motorized vehicle on public roads, because he could be putting others at risk. How you morons can bang on and on about ATGATT and scream at people who ride drunk or high, but think this is ok is beyond me.

>>6373494
because it's hard to think clearly when they've got amerifags cock so far down their throat.

>>6373494
He'll be right

>>6373497
>>6373494
>>6373492

>obviously not in mot/o/

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Postin posties

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>>6373528
I got a couple too.

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>>6373531

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>>6373531
:D

>>6373539
Fuck I wish I could get a post bike...
Everybody here wants 1.5k+ for shitty ones.

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>>6373540
Look harder. Where are you at?

>>6373546
Las Vegas

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>>6373553
That's a shame, they are cheap here in ausfalia

>>6373559
Am I the only one thinking about modding these things? I would love to put a 250 in one and get it to go 80 mph.

>>6373524
That really rankled my rustbones.

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>>6373562
You're not the only one
http://www.chinese-parts-canada.com/turbocharger_fuel_injection.html

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>>6373571
Why

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>>6373550
someone likes changing tyres. its not me.

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>>6373562
mod everything. never stock.

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Anyone want me to keep posting these?

>>6373594
Yes please. They're getting saved.

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>>6373599
k

That's all I could be fucked posting folks

Anyone familiar with Buells? I've been looking for an XB12S, but there aren't any for sale in my area. However, I did come across one if the older tube-framed Lightnings for about half as much as I was planning in spending on an XB. Now the question is, is the difference between the two bikes dramatic enough to continue searching for an XB, or should I just buy the older model?

>>6373604
i had a tomos as a teenager. and it did not like water

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>>6373620
ride one and see, but i think you might be disappointed.

I asked this in the last thread but didn't get a response:
Looking for a used dual sport/adventure touring(4 stroke would be nice) as my starter bike, what models should I look for? It doesn't need a lot of off-road capability, just enough to ride on unpaved roads. Something that can handle highway speeds would be nice but I know I can't get everything I want in a cheaper used bike. I'm 5'7" so I'm guessing I need to avoid taller models bikes. Also, I someone mention "waiting for riding season to be over" before buying a bike, is there really much price drop? I'm in the Pacific NW if that matters.

>>6373642
KLR 250

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>>6373642
>>6373644
Was about to post ...
Both will get you there.

>>6373642
last time i told you NX250

>>6373620

I've only read about the XB12. From what I understand, it's a pretty big difference and the 984cc Lightnings felt underpowered compared to the likes of the competition.

>>6373644
>>6373650
Would I have to redline it to keep up with highway traffic?

>>6373675
in a headwind yes

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>>6373675
Close to, but then they're intended to do that.
Get used to opening the throttle more than a whiff, you'll learn to like it.

>>6373642
If you want to ride highways get a klr 650 and lower it a couple inches.

>>6373628
I've ridden an XB12 and liked it. I know it has an loltractor engine, but I'm looking for a comfortable sit-up bike with decent low-end torque. What I'm really asking is if the XB is significantly improved over the older models.

>>6373671
Both the XB12 and older Lightning I'm looking at use the same 1203cc engine and both make the same power. The only difference (as far as I know) is that the XB is fuel-injected, and has a smoother transmission.

>>6373642
Pretty much any dual sport will do. I'd personally suggest a DRZ400 myself.

best looking 250cc bike out there?
in a traditional sport bike look and/or naked look

Hello /o/ I have a 1985 suzuki gs450 and its missing the battery side cover. Does anyone know where I could buy one?

>>6374178
There are only 2 major 250cc sportsbikes out there.

The CBR and the Ninja, the ninja looks like shit underneath, The CBR has a cool trellis beam frame. The Aprilia 250 has an aluminum beam frame.

>>6374188
ebay.

>>6374188
http://www.bikebandit.com/1985-suzuki-gs450l/o/m21796#sch234765

>>6374241
Is that price right? Only $4 for a battery cover. Thank you anon.

>>6374270
ok bud, whatever you say

Anons, I want to buy my first motorcycle and I have a hard time deciding which one: SV650 or GS500.

SV650 is my dream bike (99-02 models). I can pay for it 1700$ - no more. In my country you can buy this bike for that price (even for 1500$ and it looks good). I worry though about it's condition.

GS500 is not my dream bike - I think it's quite good looking. I can pay for it less than 1000$ but it will be old (~1992). It will be cheap to maintain, but can be terribly worn (this bike is recently bought by begginers).

And someone in previous thread said than you must buy 250cc bike to be "proffesional" - really? Is that true?

Ok, thx for reading. I hope you can help me with that decision.

Cheers

>>6374451
You don't have to worry about the 250 thing.

Neither of those bikes you mentioned are sportsbikes. 250 only applies if you plan on getting an inline 4 600cc+ bike.

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hows my bike look? just got a new chain

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>>6374451
I'm buying a bike out of basic training, this is the one I'm looking at most seriously.
I've heard it's a decent beginner bike, and I absolutely love how it looks.

>>6374466
id love it. let me have a ride please.

>>6374451
You might want to get a 250 if you want to do things like race
if these bikes are just DD for you they will do you good

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>>6374465
Stickers bad. Bike... I'd test ride (steal it) ;)
Sweet.
Swap.

>tfw you ride a Ninja 250r and absolutely destroy a GSXR 1000 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage on a nice twisty road

Weeeeeee

>>6373513
is m/o/t/o/ some fucking IRC channel or something

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>>6374510
nice

>>6374510
thought new generation ninjas sucked

Are there any Chinese bikes that are decent?

Mind you, it's not me that's getting one, it's a friend of mine. I've tried to talk him out of it, but he's adamant about buying one because it's affordable (in fact, the dealer offered him a lower price) and because "the reviews are good".

I'm not sure what model it is, because when I asked my friend what make (Lifan, Benzhou, Shineray, etc.) or model it was, he said he didn't know. I think that in itself is a pretty huge red flag. All I've got from him is that it's "a 250cc dualsport".


There's no helping him, but I have my own curiosities here. Am I actually wrong about Chinese bikes? Apparently some people are saying good things about them, so am I uninformed? Are there actually any good ones?

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>>6374627
they are good until they break, then you cant get parts.
so unless its a clone, and you can go to the kawasaki dealer and get parts from its clone, then its a terrible idea.
whats he going to do in a couple years when the fork seals leak and the company is gone?

>>6373620

I have an XB9 Lightning. They're much improved over the older models, which are plagued with reliability issues. I have no problem with the power, but its worth noting that most owners have sprung for the XB12 over it. Performance is the same, due to the 12 having noticeably higher gear ratios.

Ride one before you decide, they can handle quirky if they aren't set up for your weight, but they will destroy when you do so. I can keep up with 600cc supersports on the track despite how down I am on power.

>>6374627
Chinese bikes aren't bad. A lot of people still think they are, because 5 years ago they were, or they've got an irrational hatred of China. A lot of the Jap firms make most of their low displacement models in China now, and unless you buy the cheapest of the cheap, apart from the chrome the quality will be exactly the same.

>>6374463

Well, in the future I plan getting sportbike but not now. Seriously, I don't get it. If your first bike will be sv650 you can never be a good racing rider?

>>6374550
Hell no. I absolutely adore mine, and enjoy keeping up with 600/liter bikes in the twisties without much difficulty.

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>>6374694
if your first bike is an sv650(period) chances are you won't turn out to be quite as skilled as someone who started on a 250. if you do chances are you'll reach that skill level faster starting on a 250. a smaller displacement bike will allow you to learn technique faster than a bigger bike. bigger bikes tend to intimidate newer riders who find it hard to get over the power delivery and much higher likelihood that they'll toss you off if you make a slight mistake while cranked over in a corner.

there's a reason the more civilized countries in this world impose a displacement or horsepower limit on motorcycle for those just starting out. there's also a reason pretty much every GP rider out there started their careers on 125s(or smaller)

street, track, doesn't matter. the 250(or a 500) is the superior beginner bike.
weeeeeee

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>>6374465
not green enough, nigga

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>>6374722
awesome. id love to see if one could keep up with me. i always thought all the 250's really needed was some better tyres, the stock ones lack grip.
take them up a notch with some ContiSportAttack or similar rubber.

heres a delicious honda 250r
no i dont fit on it!!!!! fuck!!!

>>6374653
>A lot of the Jap firms make most of their low displacement models in China now, and unless you buy the cheapest of the cheap, apart from the chrome the quality will be exactly the same.

Japanese, and other firms who own factories in China have good QC and support. The quality is not the same, it can be the same if a company bothers to try making a name for itself, or at least slightly better than crap (Hyosung from Korea, Buddy from Taiwan). But then it usually isn't much cheaper.

People buy and sell Chinese bikes because they are cheaper, and therefore they buy and sell the cheap ones, which is why nearly all Chinese motorcycles sold are bad.

There is no reason to but some unknown Chinese brand because chances are they suck. If they're almost the same price you should just buy something reliable and Japanese.

>>6374745

Ok, thanks for explanation. I understand now.
Well, I think I have to decide which one will be better. I'm just afraid that gs500 for 1000$ will be so crappy (condition I mean) that it will be nightmare.

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>>6374768
they're great around the track. I've seen many a 250R pass liter bikes on the track in beginner and to a lesser extent intermediate. by the time you get to expert guys really know what they're doing and the 250 doesn't stand a chance, but that's not because it has lower corner speeds, it's because they can't get close enough to pass on the brakes or mid corner after a straight.

>take them up a notch with some ContiSportAttack or similar rubber.

or some REAL tires. Dunlop makes a DOT race tire specifically for the 250R

ok guys have any of you ever tried the heidenau k60 enduro tires? i have the pirreli mt90 scorpions right now but need to change real bad and since they both got the same result in a test and the heidenaus are almost half the price so i wonder why not?

>>6374805
i'm calling bullshit unless the course is like a go kart track

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My next tire order.

USA front and two soft UK NTec rears. They're soft, but slicks last much longer than DOTs because one of the leading factors in tire wear is actually the tread. The less tread, the better the wear.

Plus there's two of them. Nothing like a new set of sexy, sticky rubber to throw on.

Fronts last FOR FUCKING EVER, especially at Jennings. I have two track days on my current D209 GP-A front(medium) and it still probably has three left in it. By contrast the rear D211 GP-A has maybe another half day left.

>>6374826
Call bullshit all you want. It happens all the time. There are many guys out there who can stuff the shit out of 600s and 1000s on their 250Rs.

It's called skill

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I love race tires...

Can't wait to get my slicks

>>6374834
if you're an expert with a novice group and you're on a 250 maybe. but who the hell mixes expert with novice.
and i thought you were talking about the tires ... nvm

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How much did you guys spend on your first bike and gear? Or rather, how well off were you?

>>6374826

Take the rear straight at TWS. Its a pretty fast track, and i'd top my bike out at 135, while the 600s were probably doing 150. But I could outbreak them, and you're all basically going to be carrying similar speed through the corners, so if you've got the balls, its certainly possible.

>>6374856
expert 250 riders usually ride in intermediate, intermediate riders stay in beginner usually.

You have to realize closing speeds get dangerous when you're talking about a 250R topping out at 110mph on the back straight at Jennings GP where I have seen 155 on my speedo and the really fast guys get to 160+.

I've also seen true beginners on 250s pass guys on 600s in the corners. My buddy got passed 3 or 4 times by 250s the first time I was out there with him.

I swear I'm never riding in beginner again though. I ran a session with the same guy in beginner last track day. Fucking agonizingly slow. My personal best is 20+ seconds faster than his.

He's not in this video, but this is what I'm talking about.
http://youtu.be/B9L81XSuDWs

I dunno what you mean when you say you thought I was talking about the tires?
http://stores.racetireservice.com/-strse-NINJA-250R/Categories.bok

>>6374898
first guy I passed in that video was on an 07 ZX-10R, btw.

That was an awesome track day except for the rain after lunch. There was a balls fast guy there on an S1000RR. Passed me like I was standing still.

>>6374898
i still have to get my videos up....

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>>6374867
my first was a new 09 990 adventure.
i got it becasue it was ABS and comfy on the highway.

it was about 9 grand new.
spent 100 on jacket, some tech 2 boots, i dont remember how much, some gloves, and a joe rocket RKT201 carbon helmet. lots of helmets didnt fit well and it was a pain in the ass.
really like the helmet except its too well vented, kinda cold.

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>tell myself I cant go fuck around on my bike until I get my school work done
>lock myself in the study room for the last five hours doing trigonometry
>finally done fuck yeah biek tiem
>come back to my room
>look outside
>see this
Fuck. It was perfectly sunny earlier today too.

>>6375068
why not ride in the rain. its no big deal.

>>6375068
You won't have more fun than riding in the rain.

Slides like woah.

I was riding down I95 at about 80mph in the pouring fucking rain yesterday. 6th gear. Roll on throttle. Rear spins like crazy. Front wheel doing 85mph, rear doing 160mph.

Sliding it exiting intersections, corners, etc. Fuckyeah.jpg

>>6375076
Because shitty Trail Wings and the street looks like the field in my picture.

>>6375088
>Sliding it exiting intersections, corners, etc.
I don't know that does sound like fun...

>>6374867
Paid 2000 cash for a 2006 Suzuki Gs500f with 9800 miles.

Helmet- 80$
Gloves- 40$
Jacket 70$
Boots 30$

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Just arrived in Phoenix! Holy hell, I forgot how hot it gets here. Was going to try to make it to flagstaff but I figure if I get up North before around 11am tomorrow I'll beat the heat. Also, my left leg/ankle/foot is hurting like fuck. Time to down some advil. It was 112 when I rode into Phoenix. I must say, I forgot just how fucking awesome this city is though. I still vaguely know my way around- at least on the interstates. Love this city! I'm currently checked into a bitchin fancy hotel near some mall.

Thanks for the support from all those giving such, I appreciate it kindly. There were no blackouts, but I got kind of dizzy and woozy otw from Blythe to Phoenix. This was fixed by an hour stop at a subway and a delicious sammich. I can also attest that if I didn't have this camelback full of water in my tank bag I would have had a heat stroke or worse. Keep hydrated out there when riding cross country, especially in the desert.

>>6373524

That's how my legs feel right now. I must say, the worst part of riding a supersport cross country is your legs and the seat made out of about 1/4th an inch of foam.

>>6373642

I did respond in the last thread. Finding a 4 stroke dual sport is going to be hard. Try looking into a single cylinder, maybe a GS650 or KLR250.

>>6374451

Again, depends on your size, but you should be okay if you find an alright deal on an SV650, as long as you aren't tiny.

>>6374465

Lookin' bad ass there. Do like.

>>6374466

You could learn on a 696, but be very careful, it's got a lot more torque than your average 250. It's super light, pretty low seat height and isn't going to get you in too much trouble.

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>>6375247
I love you gaf

-MC

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>>6374627

No, none. Do not purchase. Ever. Not even once. Not even if you're Chinese and live in China.

>>6374653

Being made in China =/= Chinese Brand. I'm serious, I've been around the things. You don't want them. Korean is fine, like Hyosung, but Chinese is not so much.

>>6374745

I gotta agree. I was looking at their personal situation, but to be honest if he/she wants to become a more skillful rider they should do as FZR1k is suggesting. A 650 would work, but a 250/500 would be better for developing proper riding skills.

>>6374770

This.

>>6374867

I was 7 years old. I won it from a raffle at a bakery. My family was dirt poor.

Also.

This is some where between Blythe and Phoenix Arizona.

To whichever anon put the hit out on me to the truck drivers, they were listening. Two deliberately tried to end my life on the way to Phoenix. One so deliberately I got a tank slapper just from avoiding him and having to hit the shoulder. It was no accident.

Challenge still accepted. Bring it on.

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>>6375294

Aww, I love you too, Anon.

So, I would like to report that there were no black outs, a bit of heat exhaustion for certain though. Got really sleepy and dizzy a few times but was able to rid myself of it thanks to my camelback and thanks to the fact that- even in the middle of no where in the desert, there's always a nice cool air conditioned subway nearby. If it weren't for subway I would have died a long time ago, and certainly on this trip.

Gotta say when you pull into a small town in the desert, dressed like I am, with California plates, on what I'm on, walk inside, pretty much undress from everything but your T-shirt, socks and pants and plop out your laptop beside all your gear, people stare... They stare and they question you. A young man asked me if I was a superhero, an older man asked me if I was a storm trooper and a girl asked me if she could touch my mohawk. Good times.

>Doing 150 through Phoenix.

Forgot how awesome the roads here were. So wide and perfectly paved and painted. California needs to learn some lessons on road building and maintaining from Arizona.

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>>6375349
>anon
>MC

GUESS WHO M8

>>6375356

Oh shit, it just hit me! Hey you silly Brit! <3

>>6375385
<3 glad you had a safe trip breh, keep it up

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Had a power wheelie in 2nd gear while passing a minivan before. Was both the scariest and most awesome thing ever.

Fuarkin love my Triple. Pic was mfw front lifted

>>6375424
>California needs to learn some lessons on road building and maintaining
except for about 100,000,0000,000 more cars travel the freeways daily in Cali... that, and well... we're broke.

New rider here.

What's the go with leaving your helmet with your bike? Does anyone do it/ever had one taken? Is it worth getting one of those helmet chains if I want to leave my helmet with my bike?

>>6375563
Most bikes come with some form of helmet lock.

>>6375247
Welcome to Phoenix.

I would take a ride with you but I only have about 20 miles logged on my new bike. Just began riding a few days ago.

Enjoy Phoenix, plenty of good Mexican food places.

>>6375563
pick up a $5 cable combolock from target or walmart... in sketchy areas, loop the cable through the helmet chin (not the strap)... and you can run it through your jacket sleeve too. It keeps the faggot kids from taking something "just because". No pro thief wants your nasty, smelly helmet anyhow.

>>6375608
Mexican thieves do.

>>6375424

Gotta love them power wheelies.

>>6375534

Sad but true, although still... There's a good bit of traffic here in Phoenix.

>>6375563

There are helmet lock systems you can buy, but most of the time if you're just stepping into a place for a bit, or to eat, and it's not a terrible area, no one is going to fuck with your helmet. If you're going to be longer, you probably don't want it outside that long getting weather beaten anyways.

>>6375593

Oh wow neato! What kind of bike? Welcome to Motorcycling, and thank you. It's good to be back in Phoenix. Been here many times before and lived here when I was a kid. Such a great place.

I'm going to go in search of an epic restaurant right now, maybe see a few sights while I'm at it.

>live in texas
>learn i35 between austin and san antonio is upping the speed limit to 85

First place im going after I buy my ducati

>>6375424
yep, lots of times i have shifted down to 3rd to pass someone, and had the front come up at about 70.

the michelin road pilot 2 i put on my motard is very different than the conti i was running.
less grip, but much better feel. more fun at the limit, because it slides easier and less abruptly.
just a better breakaway feel. more relaxing.
and the hard compound means i can rape it and not have to change it asap. however it would make a piss poor track tyre.

>>6375563
Honestly, I would still strongly advise taking your helmet with you when you're off the bike.

Theft isn't even the issue. Vandalism is.

Some shithead could smash your helmet while you're gone, rendering it unusable. Not very good for your safety, now is it?

Another thing they could do is piss in your helmet. Unbelievably dick move, but it can happen, and you're not gonna have a good time.

Hell, the damage doesn't even have be from humans. A seagull or pigeon could just as easily shit on/in your helmet.

>>6375936
A guy I used to know used to piss in helmets and air vents on cars when he was drunk.
Fucking douchebag

>>6375593
>>6375638
If you can eat I would try one of the many Chinese Super Buffets.

There is one by Metro Center Mall and another good one by 17th Ave and Bethany Home.

2006 Suzuki GS500f. So far I am having a blast, just waiting for my gear to come in the mail.

>>6375424
Hit a small undulation giving my buddy on his CBR1k a quick drag, front lifted in 4th and I shit my pants so hard.

theres a 1993 ninja 500 for sale in my area for cheap. apparently it needs carb work. few questionos and bear in mind i have no idea what the fuck im doing.

is this a good first bike?

as a project, gud idea?

and should it be able to fit a 6'4 man with normally proportioned appendages?

>>6376214
Just look for a new Ninja 250 or a Suzuki GS500 or Ninja 500.

All three of those bikes can be found from around 1500-3000

well i'm kinda looking in the sub-1k range.

>>6376240

oh wait misread.

new? like new no miles and THAT cheap?

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>getting my bike ready
>push starter button
>crank, crank, sputter.
>push starter again, same result
>had to hold the throttle open until it could idle on it's own

Is this normal after a heavy rain storm?

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Yay, more pictures! Greetings, from Phoenix!

>>6375936

Bout a month back, as I was sitting on my bike putting my gloves on, helmet already on, getting ready to go, a seagull flies by and shits right onto my mirror. No lie. I just sat there and stared at it for a minute before driving off and silently saying "fuck."

>>6376035

I ended up breaking down and doing what I always do. Eating cheap Indian food in the mall, which brings me to my next story!

>Walk into mall on Saturday night in Suburbia.
>Full on Dainese Race Suit + Helmet with a Mohawk in my right hand.
>People staring me down hardcore...
>...Not the good kind of stares, but the "What in all of the fucks is that guy." kind of stares.
>Laugh for a bit... It's not funny anymore.
>Go into foodcourt, everyone staring at me, try to act calm.
>Set helmet down on table to walk 5 feet away to order at cheap Indian place.
>Get back to table, 2 cops (not mall cops, real cops) standing by my table staring at me.
>"You're not from around here are you?"
>"...No sir, is there a problem?"
>"Be careful leaving your stuff sitting around in the future, wouldn't want it to get stolen."
>o_o ... "Yes sir."
>Eat food awkwardly...
>Wanted to walk around mall, feel like I'm in a creepy movie and gtfo before people start trying to eat my brains.

...Yet another child asked if they could pet the Mohawk.

>>6376366
Good to see you're not an unconscious smear, Amerifag.

>>6376146

I hit a bump doing 140mph and the front came up on my bike followed by a tank slapper due to a crazy truck driver trying to cash in on my bounty. Thank god for that steering dampner.

Get on my level!

>>6376214

>Needs Carb Work.

I stopped reading there. Unless it's highly collectible or under $100 it's not worth it. Oldest excuse in the book.

>>6376474

You never know! There's always tomorrow.

>>6376313
It's not *normal* but may be an easy fix.

The fact that high throttle helped probably means moisture in the ignition. The extra heat dried it out.

Check for water intrusion in the spark plug wells. The drain holes may get clogged, and wet wires don't give good sparks. Run a pipe cleaner or compressed air nozzle through the hole to flush the crud.

What year, make, and model of bike is it?

>>6376607
My bike has a steering damper, retrofitted from a manufacturer recall.
The widowmaker; Get on MY level!

how well do seats put up heat and rain? florida here.

>>6376908
Probably don't see the extremes that you do, but a seat has never, even been a problem for me in any situation.
Except maybe the one time some funny cunt rubber vaseline over my CR500 seat and dared me to peg it. I did, obviously not knowing.

>>6376366

Enjoy your stay in Phoenix, Amerifag, if you planned on staying in the area longer I'd offer to take you out to Ben Avery in exchange for your Moto knowledge. Show you all the nice things you can't have in Cali since they don't want law abiding citizens defending themselves/loved ones, having fun or enjoying common sense.

But then again, who would want to meet a stranger from the ass-end of the internet for a gun related business.

Enjoy your trip and don't kill yourself/others.
SEE A GODDAMNED DOCTER.

Also:
>Van Buren

Don't go out at night, the whores will drag you into the gutters and take your money.

>>6376908
The seat is most likely vinyl over foam rubber. High temperatures will hurt you more than the vinyl, but UV and ozone will dry out and age the material leading to cracks and failure. Water getting into seams will rot the foam below, breaking the material down and making the seat prone to tears due to weakening of the thread.

>>6376979
how discouraging

>>6375126
>boots $30
bullshit, boots are so expensive

>>6376607
It won't come up on you at 140mph with stock gearing...
>>6376751
TL1000

The Widowmaker...? hahaha

>>6377087
I think it's that piece of shit rear damper and wheelbase.
Had one for a couple years and it'd shit up after some heavy riding within a corner or two's time.
Named the widowmaker because earlier journalists tried giving it too much spank without getting to grips first, tyre pressures had a lot to do with it as well. Such a shame.

>>6375126
Nigga what kind of gear are you wearing that costs so low?

The cheapest boots I've seen were $150.

Just to add, that was before they retrofitted them with the steering dampers.

Yo Amerifag, whats youre age?

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>>6373425
heyyyyyyyy, i been there! had some rabbit and game stew :D

>>6377237
>>6377237
>roadkill stew

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Cornered my bike in the garage and stripped that bitch of all her clothes and then I ravaged her fuel system looking for the cause of my rough idle, got nowhere but whatever, had fun.

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>>6377602
On ya mate.
I removed my rear fairings and the back seat that's bolted to the rear frame and found A FUCKING TOOL KIT that still had the virgin seal on it, sneaking around right in front of the rear brake light.
Rubbed some holes in the bag over its 22 years of life, though.

>>6377614
My bike was missing it's kit, but I carry some in my backpack anyway.
Those are some rough-looking tools, do they work okay?

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>that feel when you want to buy HD 883 Iron which is the only HD you like, but you don't because you know people will make fun of you thinking you are buying it just for the HD image

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I just have one question for you. You clearly care about how you look on the bike (mohawk) but you leave the reflectors on the back of you bike. Why? Legal reasons in across the country (honestly don't know all states laws on bikes)? Don't care about it? Worried about visibility?

Other than that I hope you had a good ride. I'm planning on taking a nice trip down to Laguna Seca again for the GP.
This is in the redwoods. Great highways winding through northern California. Rolling hills and high speed sweepers mixed with tight technical hairpins and chicanes for days.

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>>6377681
Go for it and just ignore the ppl making fun. If you like the bike, why should you give a rats ass on what other ppl think?

>>6377689
Well I would actually but really the Iron is THE only model of ANY hd EVER I like, even the other sportster 883's are not even slightly attractive to me. And it's a new model so all go for over 10k, afraid I can't afford that. Oh well, maybe in future.

>>6377681
>>6377681
>>6377681

only new harley i'd buy as well.

otherwise, second hand is the way to go!

>>6377701
I know what you mean.
>tfw my body is ready for newer, bigger bike, but my wallet is not.

>>6376971

Haha, sounds good. Wish I could have stayed longer. I love this place, I'll return back some time. I know you can also get rattlesnake around here. I should have done some more research!

>>6377087

No dude, it wasn't a power wheelie lol

A trucker tried to kill me, I swerved going that fast, hit a imperfection on the shoulder of the road and the bike literally jumped up a bit then had a tank slapper to follow.

>>6377233

I'm 24.

>>6377681

Haters gonna hate. Honestly, in the real world, you can have an HD and be perfectly well liked by other riders as long as you wear proper gear, make an effort to my knowledgeable, friendly, a safe rider and don't put annoyingly loud pipes on it. The 883 is a fantastic little bike and a good bargain to. If it suits your fancy, fuck what everyone else thinks, get what makes you happy!

>>6377683

Thanks! And good luck on your trip as well.

The reflectors I took off before I left. I'm going to get a fender eliminator ASAP as well. All in due time.

Anywho...

I'm about to head out of Phoenix and head for Albuquerque. Something is wrong with my neck today... I don't know if it's strained from yesterday or I slept on it wrong, but it was already quite fucked and now I can't hardly move it without a ton of pain and feeling oddly sick. The ride today is going to be longer than yesterday as well. But no fux given, I'll make it fine.

Keep the rubber side down and the sunny side up everyone!

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YES! YES YES YES YES YES! There is a fucking Krispy Fucking Kreme doughnut shop still open here in Phoenix! I thought they all closed down!?

>No Krispy Kreme's in California.

Oh sweet fuck yes. This entire trip is worth it alone for this single doughnut shop!!!

>mfw

just bought my first bike yesterday, it's a kawasaki klr tengai, so far i have rode it around my parking lot, should be getting my helmet in a couple of days. this ish is awesome

>>6378055
such a good feel.
there used to be one about 2 miles from my house but it closed, and randomly in jersey a few weeks ago i was derpin along and lo-and-behold, a glorious krispy kreme

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So... Arizona has no helmet law...

I've got all this luggage, my track suit, all my gear sprawled out and hear there's a krispy kreme right down the street...

Oh yes, oh yes I did. I put on my jeans, my T-shirt, and my sunglasses and went for it. Sunday morning, hardly no traffic whatsoever. I rode around searching for it only to find that it has closed up permanently.

>mfw

There's one in Mesa, but I don't feel like riding all the way across the city just for a krispy kreme when there's a dunkin a few blocks up.

Alright Alright! I'm geared up now, time to head out, gas up and hit the open road.

>>6378309
godspeed

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>>6378309
>riding around with no helmet, jeans and a t-shirt

It's like you just keep getting dumber and dumber. First getting hurt not wearing proper gear and not seeing a doctor, now this shit.

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My clutch is burned out. Halp.

>Motorcycling doesn't have to be dangerous, in fact, with the proper safety measures, skills and training you'll end up better off cruising down the road on a bike than you would be in a car.

-You

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>that feel when I'm insanely jealous of Gaf to the point where I don't care he was riding in NOTGATT.

>>6378445
Motorcycle clutch replacement is cheap and easy compared to automobiles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br63PLcq3sU

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Any thoughts about Kawasaki GPZ 500?

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Amerifag's dream girl

From safety conscious responsible rider and net mentor to semi paralyzed squid and all round hazard. The transformation is almost complete. All you need to do now is have a couple for the road and a joint to calm your nerves.

>>6379331

>no helmet mohawk

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I'm going to cry if I can't find a sv650 in my area in the next month...just wanted you all to know.

So I found an old 450 cc honda dirt bike from probably the laet 80s or early 90s. it is carbed and hasnt ran in most likely 5 years

Besides cleaning the carb up, is there anything else i should look at

>>6379485
You will never find a decent sv650 that hasnat been beaten down many times and they are still asking 4k for one of them. So i suggest something like the cmx250 or even you are tall enough then the klr650.

>>6379485
They are fucking everywhere in Florida

>>6379485
Why not a Gladius or FZ?

>>6379535
Get a Weestrom.

where do i get a helmet lock?

>>6379535
>implying there's a better chance at finding a Gladius over a regular SV 650.

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anyone ever have these boots? theyre really on sale but i dunno if they look stupid or not. photo angle isnt revealing

>>6380034
I just got a pair of em. they run really tight but they provide good clutch feeling on the upshift and downshift and are comfortable.

>>6380052
tight? they look loose but thats even better. thanks

>>6380052
do they look stupid?

>>6380081
I personally think they do, but then again I hate single-color footwear.

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so finally got around to getting CBR 2-Fiddy, got drenched day of getting it, the next day, clouds overhead, forgo riding, then... today...

>BEST
>RIDE
>FOR
>NO
>REASON

EVER

only 1/2 panicked in one twisty in the back woods, but bestest day in a long time

ithasbegun.png

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>that feel when first 10 hour ride

my hands are blistery, wrist and knees are sore, forehead hurts from helmet, i'm tired and thirsty..yet i would rather not spend sunday any other way

just bought a like new drz400sm

scared as shit to change the oil and clean the air filter for the first time

any words of wisdom?

>>6377102
>>6376971


Sidi B2 boots.

He was also selling a Joe Rocket Mesh Suzuki brand. for 25 bucks. I had just missed it. I wanted it so bad.

His story was that his bike was stolen and he was getting rid of his gear.

>>6381149
My B2s took a massive hit for me. Turned what would have been a shattered ankle into some deep bruising on the top of one foot and blood under a toenail on the other. Every single slider was ground down.

>6377087
Hell yeah, it will. The front end on my 1st gen came up at 140+ by hitting a bump in the road. Granted it was only an inch or so off the road and only lasted a split second, but still happened. Was fun as shit, too. No tank slapped or anything either. Which is good because lolnodamper.

>get on my level

>>6378055
>>No Krispy Kreme's in California.
There's one about a 1/2 mile from where I live in Gardena

After a quarter century of living, I'm getting old, mot/o/. Yesterday is was hip discomfort, today it was ankle pain from shifting.

inb4 adjust your rearset.

Ok, I've decided.

I'm going to buy a Triumph Speed Triple.

It will be glorious!

>>6378791
cool vid bro

>>6381612

How old are you?

Don't be a pussy.

Hello everyone! I've got a guy wanting to trade me a 93 gsxr 1100 for my bike, how much would insurance run? And it needs a second gear, how much would it cost ya think?

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>>6378678

Indeed. I stand by that. I stand by it as well, I just have a different outlook on my own life right now.

>>6378694

Gotta say I felt kind of cool in skinny designer jeans, wearing a ferrari shirt, my sunglasses, and my Dainese boots tucked under the pants, blasting down a few streets right in the heart of Phoenix. Was quite an experience I'm glad I had, but not a habit I will make.

Also, as it would turn out, New Mexico DOESN'T have a helmet law, but again, it was a one time experience.

>mfw riding into town and all the diehard harley dudes have no helmets on.

Although 90% of the bikers I passed were full ATGATT. Passed a guy on a gixxer 1000 near the track here wearing a full suit as well.

>>6378338

Kevlar Jeans, Riding Boots (not full race spec GP boots but still, motorcycling riding boots), a Dainese textile jacket, Kevlar Jeans, Gauntlet Gloves and a full face helmet is not proper gear? I'll admit, I was riding way too hard for THAT gear. That's commuting gear. I had the day trip planned out and my suit was suppose to be in by then, but was late, so I went anyways. I should have ridden easier. I knew the risk I was taking and still don't regret it.

>>6378694

Can't say I recommend it. Not something to make a habit of. Did it once to experience it.

>>6379338

Sorry, not into drugs, MJ or really even Alcohol. This semi paralyzed squid just road from San Diego to Albuquerque in two days, through extreme desert heat, in a full on Dainese Track Suit, Track Boots and Track gloves, on a supersport loaded down with luggage, with a broken foot, ankle, leg and messed up spinal cord for the sake of adventure. This semi paralyzed squid got hurt because he was knee down in Kevlars riding some of the most famous roads in the world.

What have you done today, Anon?

Anyhow, I'll post more photos, the full story, and some of the amazing adventures I had along the way when I'm not exhausted. Till then, goodnight everyone. Keep the sunny side up and the rubber side on the road!

P.S.

There's a fucking Krispy Kreme 1 mile away from where I am here in Albuquerque. Fuck...Yes...!

>>6380081
How am I going to tell you if you think they look stupid?

They were at the right price point and provided adequate protection. I prefer they were in a neon color but what can you do.

>>6381708
>>6381497
>>6378055
>>6378309
>Krispy Kreme

...What is people's morbid fascination with crusty glazed doughnuts? Are you surprised that the KK you went to was shut down? Nobody wants gross dried-out pocket pussys.

>Dunkin 4 LIFE, bitches.

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Thinking of buying a Ninja 250R, 2011, 2100km as my first bike. $4800 which means I can just stick it on the credit card at purchase rate and save myself on loan/savings.

Is this a good first bike for someone totally beginner?

Getting professional lessons at the moment.

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>>6381787
>Dunkin Master Race
>grew up in New England
>live in California now
I jelly

>>6381787
I bet you don't even know what a double glazed doughnut tastes like, you cunt.

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>>6381812
fuck all your faggot corporate horseshit. We get Voodoo Donuts around here. Does dunkin or kk put bacon on their maple bars? I think not.

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>>6381620
You won't be sad about that choice. I just have the street triple and it is fucking great to ride. Very nimble, good low-mid torque, nice power range, kinda rough gearbox, very natural ergonomics for someone my size (6'3" 230 lbs), plenty of get up and go, and good looking to boot. The bikes have a personality though. They aren't super track monsters. They are futbal hooligans.

>>6381829
Man the bacon is alright but the ODB is god tier voodoo.

>>6381824

let me guess, is it a nasty sugary mess? I don't think I really want to know if it's from krispy kreme.

people who think KK is good, have never been to a dunkin donuts.

>>6381852
KK is alright when you get it fresh from the glazer. After that they are just normal doughnuts. Hell I think that safeway has better doughnuts then them after they get cool.

>>6381829
I once drove 3 hours on a whim with done friends to stand in line for 2 hours for those doughnuts... Best decision of my life

>>6381852
Dunkin is meh-tier at best.

>>6381856
Pretty much this.

>>6381857
Wow. To think I hardly ever get them just because they only take cash. They are about 10 mins from my front door and I only have had them about a half dozen times ever.

However on drill weekend I can get a bucket of their day olds for $5 to share with all my friends. That bucket of voodoo love warms everyones clogged arteries.

>>6381845
that is a good one as well. The memphis mafia is my fave, truth be told.

>>6381879
I haven't tried it. All this talk of voodoo is making me think I might have to take a quick jaunt over there tomorrow.

>>6381829
>>6381829
Fuck yeah voodoo donut!

Yeah, KK are overrated. The only good thing about them really is the texture when they are fresh. Other than that, donuts from mom and pop donut shops on the corner taste way better.

>>6381896
Due, they're probably open now. Why wait?

>>6381918
Ho...ly...shit. Open 24 hours. I'll be back with some voodoo awesomeness shortly.

>>6381806
It's a good beginner's SPORT bike. Meaning, if you plan on riding sport bikes the majority of the time, this is where you start.

However, most beginners, seeing as they're BEGINNING, may not like the riding position of sport bikes. You lean forward while riding, and not upright like a cruiser. If you're getting professional lessons, chances are they have you riding an upright bike (cruiser or dual sport) since they're "easier" to ride.

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Went for a ride today, first warm day in weeks.

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>turns into donut thread