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Please note, this is a thread about Motorcycles, so let's keep it that way. Take any and all personal grudges, drama, off topic and shit posting elsewhere so we can have some decent discussions about Motorcycles.

I would also like to encourage each and everyone to post pictures, albums and videos of their own bikes and two wheeled adventures as well- we would all love to see them and that's a big part of what this thread is about.

Furthermore, if you are looking for advice on a particular bike, please tell us your height, weight, riding experience and the mileage of the bike if you are looking to purchase one in particular.

This edition I made specifically for people to share their favorite routes, roads and rides. Where do you cruise? Doesn't matter where the ride is at, even if you think it's boring. Share it with us. Give us a google maps of it and snap a picture if you want to or have one.

>>7133107
On my local forums at least, it is bad form to post up routes, as the police do indeed monitor the interweb. And I dont know about you, but Id rather not have a cop eating donuts at the exit of my favorite corner

>>7133139
Like I would ever speed or break any sort of traffic law.

i have been riding a postie bike for the past 4 years everywhere and yesterday i was given a tu250x
only problem is i have no idea how to into clutch.
so my question is should i continue to ride the postie bike or figure out what to do with a clutch?

>>7133167
How to find the clutch friction point:
>Idle the bike
>let the clutch out really slowly until the bike starts to move
>pull the clutch back in
Do this exercise until get a feel for where the clutch starts to engage, then move on.

>>7133174
thanks but i should have been more clear i have no idea what a clutch even does i know it has to be used but i havent the faintest clue when or how or why.
i dont need the extra power as im usually only going 50kmh. would it be worth learning all that and moving to the slighlty larger bike anyway?

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Saw someone with this on the side of their ZXR, Now I don't want a kawasaki anymore :(

torn between a SV650 and GSX650F

>>7133210
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GbLdmypMmU

>>7133207
GOOGLE, HOW DOES IT WORK?????????

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Bitches just don't know about my go anywhere motorcycle.

>dat 6.5s 0-60

>>7133222
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GbLdmypMmU
Trips confirm my new ringtone

>>7133210
Don't get turned off a Kwak because of some squid, or Ducatis because some faggy canadian manlet popsinger rides one.

If you're looking at 650s, the Ninjas are great bikes: I'm going for a ride on mine as soon as I finish this post

The GSX650F is a good bike but noticably heavier than the other two.

The SV650 is a fantastic bike, but wat swung me towards the Ninja was that the SV just plain didn't feel comfortable under my balls.

My 2 cents fwiw

>>7133222

thank you for sharing this with us.

>>7133353
>SV just plain didn't feel comfortable under my balls.

Your overly pretentious balls just cost you an awesome bike.

>>7133090 (OP)
any one know were i can get some external engine dimensions from? iv posted on here a while ago with my gs500 saying it was stuffed. since then i have been looking at replacing the stock engine with a bigger one so it can handle my driving. I know a cbr 600 f2 engine will fit with a bit of welding but i wouldn't mine a cbr600rr engine since i can get ti brand new and its injected witch is a massive plus. so any help would be appreciated.

>>7133471
Good luck with that. The CBR engine is a much wider I4, not to mention it's water cooled. That's gonna be a project.

>>7133498
well a guy posted up his with the F2 in it and iv herd that the new engine has been redone so its a little bit smaller. i already have a plan for it all tho and im talking it to a shop because the law requires me to. the tank has to be raised for the air box because it has to sit under it and im going to get 2 radiators (or what ever there called) mounted vertically along the frount of the frame. im worried about finding space for the carbys thats why i would like the injected model so there's no space taken up by the fuel intake system. other then that im worried about the tachometer and the suspension. mabey chuck in new forks? and a air spring for the rear?

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For weekend riding I just go south/southwest from St. Louis. If you stop at a BP in potosi any weekend there's at least 15-20 bikes there at any one time.

Karst geology makes for some pretty sweet roads. I'd liken it to a roller coaster.

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>>7133557
Here's a couple pics from a solo ride last weekend.

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>tfw no roads worth posting because you live in South FL

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>>7133561
Sorry they're so huge, I'm just too lazy to resize 'em

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>>7133566
And then I got lost and stopped at a burger king.

>check out my sweet tank dent bro

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Took all day to do, but worth it. The single hair pin in it all was crowded as all hell, but other than that there were lots of good twisties.

>>7133557
Fuck year SEMO. Ste. Gen here, just wish I had a bike...

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>>7133563

>>7133672
>slow, straight beach road
>long straight road with no turns

Yawn. I've had enough of beach roads, having lived in Florida my whole damn life.

>>7133680
Well, here are your alternatives:
>move

hmm...

Britfag, booked in for second attempt at licence test on Friday. Why they gotta make it such a pain in the ass to get on two wheels on this goddamn island of mine?

How does the motorcycle thread feel about Star Motorcycles?
I was thinking about buying a new V Star 250.

>>7133833
Don't buy one new, find a used one, save your money and let someone else take the depreciation hit. They are low power, under-stressed bikes, they last a long time, even when beat and are very reliable. Are you displacement-restricted? A 250 cruiser is painfully slow. A beginner could easily handle nearly any sub-1,000cc V-twin cruiser.

>>7133916
I'll look used then.
I don't really need massive speed, the 78mpg is appealing and most other bikes that reach that are dirtbikes or more sporty.

>>7133139
oooh you're such a badass.. all those routes are top secret huh?

http://www.pashnit.com/motoroads.htm
http://www.motorcycleroads.com/

>>7133207
>>7133174
>>7133167
>>7133155

sadpanda.jpg

Stop riding motorcycles before you kill yourself.

so no one can help me with those engine distentions?

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>>7133452
I know the SV650s are awesome, but I'm more than happy with my Ninja 650 which I think is pretty awesome too.

I've posted this before, but this is my baby.

>>7134062
dimensions *

>>7133139
confirmed squid

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Any Aprilia riders here? I'm seriously looking at picking up a Shiver 750 next season but would enjoy typical 4chan rage on it if it's shit.

Pic related... aluhulahgululghulgah

>>7133957
Alternative viewpoint: I bought a new 250. There is an infinite market for used 250 "beginner bikes".

I'll be selling my 250 come spring. I will have, based on current selling prices, paid $500 for a full season of learning to ride and having fun.

Not bad in my books.

>>7134090
True story, a Rebel or CBR250R doesn't lose their value in the first couple years in the same way a CBR600RR or Shadow does.

>>7134090
where are you located?

>>7134107
True story: My 250 is a CBR250RA and I expect I won't have paid very much at all for riding her for a year after the buy/sell equation plays out.

I love her dearly, as well as that 90mpg (factory EPA is lowballed). It's just not quite enough...

What are some good cruisers?

So far I have
Harley 883
Honda Shadow
Magna

>>7134123
Canada. That's about as specific as I like on this place.

>>7134129
Guy I rode with had an 883 Iron. Pretty cruiser but... he had MAJOR electrical issues. YMMV

>>7134129
Magna is way faster (12s in the 1/4mi vs 15s for the others) and handles way better than the other two. You'll be hard pressed to find a faster cruiser and will not find a better handling one in that price range. One of our tripfags and has a Magna, I'm sure he'll chime in, there's an anon that has one too.

>>7134140
damn, I was hoping you'd like to trade for a bigger bike, but you're a little far from Florida.

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http://www.motorcycleroads.com/75/550/Texas/Hippie-Hollow-Horror.html
coming up from south austin so i usually just uturn at the end of lime creek rd and come back around

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>>7134164
I would, but I only have eyes for that Aprilia Shiver (I posted that Aprilia request too). The right look, the right power... a beautiful Italian lady.

It may (will) be temperamental but... sometimes you gotta follow your heart.

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Any thoughts on best bikes to use as a base to mod into a street fighter?

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Most badass factory streetfighter yet?

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>>7134309
RD400 because reasons

>>7134409
Care to elaborate?

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Lanesplit my way through 200 miles of Friday evening bay area traffic today to attend the motorcycle show in San Mateo. They had all the new Hondas introduced at ECIMA making their stateside debut. Not so sure about the pixelated camo decal on the CB500X, but the alloys on the 500 triplets look quite appealing.

Triumph deserves some credit for having two of the actual bikes from the Icon videos, the Rocket III that just set the speed record at Bonneville, and bikes caked in dirt or sporting fully scrubbed in rubber all on display.

BMW didn't have any of their new models on display which was disappointing.

Nothing of interest at the Ducati booth except some booth babes. Caught some dude taking pictures of dat ass as one posed on a bike for someone else.

There were 4 or 5 booths dedicated to Bluetooth intercoms. Got to play with the ultra low profile Sena SMH10R which won't be out for another 5 months or so. How'd they get it so slim? The battery is no longer in the unit that clips to the helmet. It is attached with a pigtail and is mounted elsewhere on the helmet.

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>>7134488
SMH10R in box.

>>7134483
Two stroke, classy, and two strokes uncanny ablility to almost rip you off the bike when the powerband hits, its pretty fantastic. Also cheap.

>>7134509
Noted, thanks for elaborating.

>>7134509
Follow up: How hard are they to find?
Canada here

>>7134532
They are getting scarce.
check out bike exif for hundreds more ideas for shit you could do.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4S7wmxpQIU
I just have a particular fondness for two stroke road bikes.

Is there any bike pre 1980s that is good for beginners?

http://www.vintagehondacb.com/Site/Welcome.html

This is why I ask.
Is the CB750 an unreasonable bike?

>>7134537
750 is a bit big for a beginner bike.
Try more like Cb250 for serious.

>>7134546
ty ty

>>7134558
Seriously, you will be able to keep up juuust fine on the freeway with a 250. I have a XL125 that pushes 65 on dirt

>>7134564
750 was just wishful thinking. I was realistically looking at 350s, but if 250 can do well for commutes then I'm interested.

I look at 53 mile commutes to and fro my destination on a highway that normally does >70mph

>>7134570
Eh, get the 350, but then again I did a 40 mile commute to school on a 50cc moped for two years.

>>7134573
you're something else

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>>7134575
I like to be on all sides of the fence at once.

>>7134536
Wow, there are some real beauties on Bike Exif.

>>7134537
750 is on the heavy side, but if you treat it with respect there's no reason you couldn't.

>>7134585
I ride an 87 XL600r. Tis glorious.

how much stuff do you guys haul around when you go tripping?
I'd like to know about weight, volume and trip lenght

>>7134585
Oh wow. That xl125 looks exactly like mine I had 12 years ago. My first bike.them feels. Sold it for 200 bucks

>>7134537
>>7134558
>>7134564
>>7134570

CB500 is a very good bike for beginners, a lot of driving schools here use the cb500 because it's easy to drive and very reliable.

don't put up with that 250cc stuff when you can get a nice 500cc biuke which is also good for beginners.

Oh Yay!!!!

I love Amerifat's Daily Bike Thread.

>>7134536
You would have me fall in love with a bike that I cannot find in Canada...

I only use my 2008 KLX250S for commuting now, never take it offroad. The tyres are almost gone on them. Can I get proper road tyres for them with the stock wheels or would I be better off getting a smaller supermoto style wheel?

>>7134537
Don't listen to those training-wheels types. The CB750 makes less than 70hp, it is fine for a beginner. A CB350 makes less power than a modern 250 and will not be great on the highway.

>>7135076
>>7134836

this, don't get the 250cc, 750 is okay.

>>7134063
if you see shiny lime green...
its a ninja.

easiest bike to ID

>>7134488
and why no pics of dat ass on motorcycles for us? shame on you.

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>>7133336
Bitches don't know about my go anywhere m- oh shit, time change the valves.
>Dat 15 hour service interval

>>7135222
I want to know more about this service interval.
Also, nice trips.

>>7135222
>15 hours.
Seriously, I'd never do anything but ride and service. This can't be true, can it?

>>7133090 (OP)

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>>7135277
>>7135264
>>7135222
Its a KTM. Yes you pry have to disassemble the bike for an oil change. Meanwhile in KLR land..

>>7135277
>>7135264
The recommended service interval for oil, air filter, and valve adjustment is 15 hours of use. KTM is expecting you to run it in enduro races though, so if you just hobby it around and dual sport it like I do, then it makes a pretty reliable bike. Fortunately you can do a full valve adjustment faster than it even takes to check the valves on most other dirt bikes, so it really isn't too bad. My KX250F is supposed to have the piston and rings changed every 5 hours of use, so compared to that, the KTM feels like luxury.

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>had a CR250r for a few years
>wore through 2 x-ring chains and sprocket sets
>never did a goddamn thing except change rinse the air filter once in a while
>sold it for $100 less than I originally paid for it

>>7135685

change *or* rinse the air filter

>>7135685
huh, i've had my standard chain on my bike for about 10 years, never bothered to change it since it's still in spec.

>>7135685
Two strokes are awesome. They hold their value so damn well.
>>7135690
I'd be scared to ride it.

>>7135690

I was riding through gritty mud and stuff, chain and sprockets were always coated in it and I never bothered to hose 'em off.

I'm sure that didn't help with their lifespan.

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>>7135698

Looked kinda like this.

>>7135222
nah, people ride 1500km trips on KTM exc 450s all the time.
The manual states that service interval because
>KTM ready to race imago
motocross racing tends to need lower intervals.

Many exc riders have not opened their rfs engines in 100hours of street use and many that have, have posted that nothing needed replacing. This is why I am also considering one now.

Many companies that rent motorcycles for long tours over Sahara or Marocco use rfs engined KTM.s.

>>7135724
Yeah, I've got 110 hours on my 525 exc without a single issue. I has the HT racing external oil cooler that I think is helping quite a bit with the extended use. 1000 miles should still really be the longest you go without an oil change though. If you keep that oil fresh and air filter clean, then it's a hell of a bike. I just can't fucking wait for the supermoto wheels I ordered two weeks ago to get here. Are you in the US?

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What is the best 600cc supersport in terms of value?

Which one would be the most comfortable for a taller rider?

Would a passenger be comfortable on any of them?

>pic related, dat menacing front end.

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>>7135752
Nah, in Finland, this is the land of KTM´s because of the endless fireroads and enduro tracks here.

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>>7135752
>>7136280
and good to hear the 525 has been good to you, I am planning on getting the same bike on supermoto wheels next spring! Can´t wait!

>>7136226
They're all similar in price, with Hondas usually being a bit more expensive. Cycle-ergo.com would be a good place to start if you're worried about ergos. From my experience, the Yamaha R6 has the most aggressive riding position of the 600SS bikes, I'm 5'9" for reference.

What's this doing down here? BMW fires are no excuse.

>>7134836
>>7135076
>>7135106
thanks for the input guys!
500 seems like a good starting point, which means I won't ignore 750s but might still consider 450s.

>>7137590
You should check out the Nighthawk 550/650.
Solid bikes.

Anyone ever ride a super sherpa? There's a cheap one near me and I'm thinking about it.

Kawasaki Ninja 250r
http://www.kawasaki.com.au/motorcycles/sport/2012-ninja-250r

Suzuki INAZUMA 250
http://www.suzukilearners.com.au/learner+range/road/inazuma-250.html

Honda VTR250
http://motorcycles.honda.com.au/Naked/VTR250

Honda CBR250R
http://motorcycles.honda.com.au/Supersports/CBR250R


WAT BIKE IZ GUD (250cc)

>>7138531
If I had to look for my first bike again, and it HAD to be a road bike, I'd go for the VTR. I'm more partial to the effort that went into the styling of the VTR over generic fibreglass claded sportsbikes in terms of appearance, and the riding position is a little easier to live with on the road.
The current babby CBR is quite a fun bike, albeit gutless (even by 250 standards), which is fine as it's a bike that focuses on handling over speed. It's a learner bike after all.
The Ninjas are a pretty solid warhorse, and considering it's a 30 year old bike dressed to look like a current one, it's dynamically pretty sound considering. A little more grunt over the Cibby which is handy in real world scenarios.

West Aus fag by any chance?

>>7138574
NSWfag

Currently downloading the Moto2 and Moto3 Phillip Island rounds for this year (already watched the MotoGP round and saw Stoner win :)

>>7138585

Be sure to check out the Ninja 300 if you are buying new every one I've spoken too that has ridden one raves about them.

>>7138625
K

>>7138574
>>7138625
Well actually this will be my second bike.

I started on a 125 4 stroke

Also have unrestricted licence.

>>7138661
ZX10r

>>7138574
nah from vic. cant wait till tomorrow, im going to the bank for an extension on my loan so i can dump a cbr600 engine in my gs500. dunno weather i should get an F2 or a RR

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>>7138797
Wait, what?
Are you serious?

>>7138800
ignore that idiot, I'm from NSW

>>7138800
yeah bro no shit. my engine is about to die and i dont want to spend to much money so thats why im doing this crazy shit. its going to work i just dont know weather a RR engine will fit but i know a F2 will. i rely want the RR for the fuel injectors

>>7138816
fuck off how an i an idiot?

>>7138817
>my engine is about to die and i dont want to spend to much money
Get rid of it and buy a CBR 600. It'll be cheaper, better quality, and have decent riding dynamics that trying to cobble together a frankenstein such as a peaky sports engine into a seriously unsuited bus with two wheels.

>>7138839
due a 600 engine is like a grand but a whole bike is like 8-10 over where i live

>>7138839
I should also mention it'll be road legal compared to your frankenstein.

>>7138892
its goign to be road legal as well the law just calls for a engineers certificate. the bikes not a bus bro with this engine im cornering faster then all the lager bikes up the hills

>>7138854
The outlay of an engine conversion into a vehicle that's not designed for such engine costs alot more than the price of the engine itself.

Forza=/=real life.

>>7138900
think it will cos around the 2-3 grand for labor and getting the exhaust and tacho for it hooked up so im looking into 4-5 for the conversion witch is at least another 5 grand cheaper then buying one

>>7138899
I don't think you realise what goes into "just getting an engineering certificate".
What you're riding is more or less on par chassis wise to most Japanese standards from the eighties, albeit dressed to look modern. You CAN make them go around corners, but they're nowhere near as refined (or light for that matter) as modern performance bikes.
In the end, you're putting a water cooled four cylinder in a space designed for an air cooled twin, with a "wet paper" chassis that's competent enough with ~50hp road riding. a pwaky 120hp screamer will be a stretch.

I have to ask, in what way is your engine "dying"?

>>7138920
I think that you're not really sure what you're talking about.
You'd be better off selling yours while it's worth something, and buying an earlier (circa late ninties, early naughties) midsize sportsbike. Something like a Gixxer 750 from that era can be had for similar money to what you'd probably manage to sell your GS for.

>>7138930
>pwaky
lol, "peaky" is what I was looking for.

>>7138366
Holy shit, get that fucking bike. Bultacos are fucking amazing, and you'll regret it forever if you don't pick it up.

>>7138942
in what why am i not sure. my bikes pistons are about to go through the header from excessive riding, when my bike was working i rode about 400km a day just practicing up the hills and it just couldnt take that kind of stress thats why im doing this. as for the frame you same to be saying its heavy like a bus but its not strong enough for the engine? how does that work

>>7139000
>my bikes pistons are about to go through the header from excessive riding
wut? The reason it's a heavy frame is because it's quite an old fasioned tube steel design that is cheap to throw together for budget production bikes.

you know what, disregard everything I've said.
Get a CBR600 engined GS500 as it'll be the best bike the world's ever seen. The reason it hasn't been done before is because nobody until now would be able to handle its awesomeness.
You also seem to be a cluey fellow who knows the insides and outs of motorcycle operation.
It's also clear you've done extensive research on the subject and haven't just seen an advert somewhere listing second hand sportsbike engines.

>>7139023
dude why are you being such an ass about things. just because i have an out there idea doesn't mean it might work and actually be good. so please if you dont agree with something i say can you please try and explain why and not in a green txt arrogant way
well i don know what the exact but its something like that apparently it needs a top end rebuild, witch is going to happen again if i do fix it because of how much i ride and how much i have to push the engine to go the speeds that i do. and as for the strength of the frame holding the engine it will be fine its not like its 100kg more then this one and i already have plans on how do do it and iv seen another guy who has done this.

>>7139055
I'm trying to explain why it's not a good idea, but it seems as though it's going in one ear and out the other.
What I'm saying the bike itself starts out as something that's not only slightly on the porky side of the scale, but also has the weight in all the wrong places to be considered am effective sportsbike. It's great learner bike, or fuel efficient commuter/road bike, but that's about it.
If you want something that's not only quick, but alot better dynamically balanced, find a bike that's designed from the outset with that criteria in mind.
Alternatively, have your head done, maintain valve clearances, and enjoy a bike that'll give you trouble free motoring for a life time. Top ends don't require rebuilds through "riding lots". It's generally through lack of maintenance or upkeep, especially with a low strung engine such as the GS Five.

>>7139120
in not looking for a massive power boost so i dont mind that its in a sluggish frame its not like ill be racing it. the mechanics told me its the hours of riding i do and the amount of time i spend on the free way topping out 6th gear. this isnt my idea on how to get a sports bike its how to make my main form of transport more fun to ride/reliable.

>>7139143
Why are you looking towards unviable engine conversions if you're "not looking for a massive power boost"?
It sounds like either the mechanics are having you on, or you're mistaking valve clearancing for a top end rebuild. Either way, the service and maintenance regime on a focused sportsbike engine is alot more strenuous than it is on a two valve aircooled GS motor.

>>7139181
there will be a power bost just wont be the same as if it were on the frame of a cbr. im looking to do this so i can learn what EFI is like and having an un-restricted bike on something i feel like is an extension of my body. i have been riding on this frame for awhile so i feel i can learn alot form an engine like that on a frame like this before i go out and get a cbr1000 and kill myself

>>7133090 (OP)
Fag, what the actual fuck happened to your Beamer?
Sage because offtopic.

>>7139302
He was feeling cold

I'm about to go buy a helmet.

I had a look at the catalogue and there are prices from 75€ to €500 and various brands. What should I spend on a helmet and are there leading brands?

Just going for a ride down to the shops. Brb

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=AQhvpKQEcEA

>>7139440
Spend whatever you want as long as it's approved for whatever standard you have in your country. Make sure it's full face.

Despite what some people say, more expensive helmets aren't actually safer, just more comfortable. Big name brands are Shoei and Arai, HJC are meant to do some pretty decent stuff in the cheaper end of the market.

Best way is to try on several and see which fits the best, everyone's head's differently shaped and each brand has their own fit.

>>7139440
Leading brands, well there isn't ONE brand that beats the rest. Some out perform others, but a lot of the time it comes down to consumer choice.

Make sure you get something that is legal in your country. Whatever you do, don't go spending €500 on a helmet just because it looks cool. Looks =/= safety.

Check out this site below, it's pretty neat.

http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/


And like >>7139461 said, make sure you get a full face helmet.

>>7139461
>>7139467
Thanks guys

>>7139440
Unless you really have dat extra cash, just buy 1 colour helmet, any kind of fancy paint job will add quite a bit to the cost. And do try both expensive and cheaper models. When I was buying my helmet I frist tried on some 200€ model, then Shoei Q-west which is twice that. It was ten times more comfortable and well worth the extra money. Trust me, you are going to appreciate a comfortable helmet on longer rides and it's worth shelling the extra dough out for.

>>7139488
I wish we had more plain colour helmets where I am, took me ages to find one that wasn't covered in crazy ninja racer shit.

But yes, comfort is good to pay for if you can afford it, although some guys find the cheaper ones to be more comfortable so higher price isn't necessarily more comfortable

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>>7139488
Totally this.

I was really dissatisfied with the cheapish Shark helmet I started with and upgraded to a Shoei XR-1100.

It makes all the difference: the build quality is exceptional - the Shark ended up just feeling cheap, Much quieter, even at high speed and the venting is far superior.

It is the single best gear purchase I have made

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Hello /o/.

i'm drivine a 72hp naked bike since about 4 months, made 7000 kilometers, most of it on twisties. it's my first bike, i still have chicken strips, about 1cm on each side. i feel very confident on the bike and i like riding a lot.

my question is, how long should i wait to get something like pic related? a sportsbike with 'bout 150 hp? should i make a step between at first (buy something with ~100hp or similar) or should i go for in the next season?

thanks in advance.

>>7139586
Chicken strips (or the lack of)=/=riding ability.
I'd recomend doing some advanced sportsbike riding classes, and stepping up to a 600 when you honestly feel you're ready.

>>7139586
150hp on a bike is a lot, that's more than twice what you have now. I'm a new rider just like you (CBF600 was my bike of choice, loving it) and man do I know that feel, I do want to upgrade next season if I can. But I think we should keep our heads cool. Let's face it 7000km is not that much, and 150hp is pretty huge.

The dude who was giving me driving lessons had been riding for what, 30 years? He had R1 and told me he doesn't really like it because it's so powerful. He knew he could handle it, but he still chose to ride other bikes. If a guy with 30 years of exprience is wary of supersport then I think we should be too.


Personally I'm thinking of upgrading to GSX1250FA, it's a bit more powerful and has more torks but still I hear it's good and easy to ride bike. My guess is in a few years I don't event want a supersport like I do now.

>>7139592
Pretty much this. Most people who actually prefer to ride R1s do so because either; a) they feel a flagship superbike, and the image that comes with it is the ultimate nirvana of owning a motorcycle, or b) they like to accelerate really hard in a straight line.
Most people would be quicker on their country back road on a detuned R1 that is the FZ1, or a smaller displaced 600cc middleweight sportsbike.

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>>7139591
>>7139592
>>7139618

i see your point. my other idea was to step up to the Z750 from kawasaki, also a nakedbike, but with ~90 hp, i guess that would be okay. unfortunately there is no 600cc streetbike from KTM.

i want to make a few trackdays with my now-bike to gain a bit experience... i would feel like such a faggot with a strong bike but without the ability to even take out all potential from a smaller one.

Hey

is there anyone who rode a twin and changed to a inline 4?
i just checked the dynocharts and it seems to me that you have to ride a inline 4 with very high rpm go get the same torque or more hp than a smilar big twin.

so, what is it like? a huge changeover?

>>7140353
You just have to wind it out further to get at the power. No big deal.

>>7140362
i hear the enignebreak of twins is usually stronger than the one of inline-4's. is this correct? i'm riding a 650 twin right now and a pit less enginebreak would not be the worst thing, i guess.

>>7140384
It's very dependent on the engine tune and configuration purpose, there is no single answer. What do you ride? An ER-6? An SV-650? It's nothing to be worried about. Don't let the training wheel types on here scare you.

>>7139440
Ended up buying a full set of gear (excluding pants which I already owned)

Helmet - Caberg full helmet, €200
Jacket - Some Richa winter jacket for about €220
Boots - Daine se boots - €190
Gloves - Some nice winter gloves for €40
Total: about €650

How'd I do price wise? I tested a lot of stuff and felt they were giving me honest feedback on everything. But I dunno.

>>7140401
i drive an er-6, yes.

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Sup, /o/, suggest a good used 90s/early 00s sport/standard for me (poorfag, hence used).
I'm 6'3", been driving a 125cc for a couple of years. Looking for a good bike for highway driving with good MPGs. Smooth overtaking and a forgiving powerband would be nice, due to only having driven small bikes. I'm a greasemonkey and would be doing all of the work on the bike myself, so something that is easy to work on and easy to find parts for would be great.

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>>7140472
I want one as a step up from my 125, what are they like to ride? Any notable problems?

>>7140558
More of her. Solid 8/10, though the wide angle lens makes her head look big.

>>7140558
Holy fuck insta boner

>>7140741
Whoops sage

When you all bought your cycles did you finance at all? Will banks finance for private party sales? Or was it all cash?

>>7140905
Always cash.

>>7140642
>>7140741
angie varona, greatest jailbait ever, she was like 14 (she's now legal tho) when she dumped a shitload of hawt photos all over the internet

>>7140963
she lives close to me to

awwwwwww yeah

>>7140639
i started with one, and yes, they are very smooth and nice to ride, i can totally recommend an er-6.

everyone who tells you it's too much, or you should get a 250cc first, is a faggot who knows nothing about smooth 650cc twins.

>>7140956

And how bad is it to go a dealer?
I want a Kawasaki 300 but I know that there will be very few people selling them private party. Is invoice price acceptable?

>>7141214
dealers aren't too bad, but are of course more expensive. also small displacement bikes like the ninja depreciate very slowly and a dealer's margin is very thin on those kind of bikes, so you couldn't spend much less than msrp on a ninja 300 unless it was a salvaged one.

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Rode up to Jupiter beach today and saw some nice waves, everyone was surfing and kitesurfing and I wished I had mine. I need to build one of these racks for my Magna. Needs to hold 2 boards though, so my girlfriend and I can go on sick motorcycle surfing trips.

Well Shit, I had my bike breakdown on me. As soon as I gave it throttle it would die.

I am currently in the process of tearing down the engine and carb and low and behold this is what I found. Within the carb. This explains the warping of the valves.

A and B are the diaphragm for carb 1, and C D E are for carb 2.

What causes diaphragms to rip like this? With the C D E carb diaphram, should I be worried about the blemish?

The cheapest I have seen parts for online is 114 EA, and if both are bad I may consider getting a used set of carbs off ebay.

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>>7141884
Stupid captia

>>7141886
>>7141884
The one that is torn will definitely need to be replaced, but the other one should be functionally fine. Diaphragms that are ripped like that are usually damaged because someone installed them incorrectly or was forceful when removing them. Gotta be careful with them.

>>7141976
When Reinstalling these, is it a good idea to use some sort of thin oil around the lip to ensure a proper seal or will that degrade the material?

I've become hoplessly addicted to motorcycles /o/. Help me.

I'm torn about what would be the best starter bike. The CBR250R and Ninja 250/300 are the natural options, but I'm really digging the Ican'tfindapriceforitanywhereyet Aprilia RS4 125.

There's also the classic style of tha Misfit. Anyone have more info on the RS4, though? I wouldn't dare take any on the freeway (aside from maybe the Ninja 300), so it not being legal to ride there isn't a setback.

Also, anyone have suggestions on what to look for in terms of gear that can breathe so I don't roast in 100+ degree dry heat?

>>7142055
The ninja 250 and cbr250 are fine on the freeway. The ninja's a little more comfortable on it, but either will do it.

What country are you in? There's not really a use for 125cc street bikes in the US, and Aprilla doesn't have as big of an influence here as they do in Europe.

I also wouldn't limit your options. Consider looking at the Nighthawks, Shadows, or UJMs. Anything with 2 cylinders under a liter tends to be a pretty good starter bike, but anything below 250 is going to simply be too weak for America.

Hey /o/. I've had my Ninja 250 for a year and a half now and I'm loving it. Definitely planning on keeping it through the rest of college. My question is: are there any cool, cheap cosmetic mods to make my bike look better? I don't really want to get into performance mods since I like how it rides as is and they're usually more expensive. So what can I do? Or am I doomed to riding a pleb looking bike for a few more years?

>>7142194
Look at it this way: You already ride a motorcycle. To people who don't ride a motorcycle, you look awesome and dangerous. A great majority of people can't tell one bike from another, and the sporty lookings of the 250 make it look like it might as well be the s1000rr to the unknowing eye.

The people who can tell the difference tend to be motorcycle-riders, who are loosely fall into the categories or squid and not squid (loooooooooooosely). The not-squids will commend you for your choice of bike and respect your decision, while the squids will throw insults at you.

So, the only reason to cosmetically change your bike would be to keep from being bullied by squids. Is it really worth it to spend that much money just to impress idiots whose social standings are based on compensating for their masculinity?

That being said, there are a few little things that can be done to a two-fiddy to make it look a bit better. The people at http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/ are pretty knowledgeable about that, but I would personally start with flush-mount blinkers.

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i like bike

>>7142194
I like to upgrade hardware. For example, replacing dull gas cap bolts with stainless ones. Stuff like that has me exploring interesting parts of the bike. I also spent a lot of time detailing the cap.

>>7142222
100% this.
Just the fact you're on two wheels separates you from the crowd. I think about trading in my Sportster all the time for a bigger bike... then I ride it more and just enjoy it so much.

Today at CVS I was about to start my bike and a guy pulls his 6 year old son out of the car next to me... the kids mouth drops and he just sat there. The dad smiled and said "See that son? That's a Harley.. the coolest motorcycle out there". The kid was still sitting there like a deer in the headlights.

I gave it a few revs as I pulled away and I know the kid was smiling from ear to ear.

Even though my bike is the entry level Harley... the only people who seem to criticize are other cyclists with chips on their shoulders.. (and some tripfags here on 4chan) and I could care less about them.

>>7142161

I'm in the U.S., Arizona specifically. I tend to avoid the freeway even in my car, so I don't know if having a 125cc bike will be a huge setback. I'm probably going to reserve longer rides around the country side and on the highway for when I upgrade.

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Anyone else think the new ninja should have been a 350 just because the name sounds better?

>Ninja 350>Ninja 300

>>7142326
If they made a 250 version I'd be all over it, but practically (esp. in the US I imagine), a four-stroke 125cc is gutless. I guarantee you'll outgrow it much faster than you might expect, and from the prices I've seen, it's more expensive than brand new CBR250s and Ninja 300s.