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>>28981197 shit nibba, yeah i put the piston in several weeks ago and done like 3 oil changes, now new tires timeline
Here, have a painting of shoomers during the time machine pills experience that also managed to interdict the conan the barbarian experiemce timelines; a place where kando could be real
>>28981248 You're thinking of full time 2WD which is stupid, you only send torque to the front when you're actually traction limited and Yamaha built exactly what >>28980828 was about and finished 7th at Dakar with a 450 back when you could still run big displacement enduros. Max 15% front power only when the back wheel is spinning faster than the front, there's current chain drive FWD systems with similar settings.
>>28981233(OP) >Make Frens!: obsolete map is obsolete everyone on that map is dead and there's no possibility of getting on the map because nobody monitors that email.
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Anonymous06/11/26(Thu)07:41:56
>>28981247 I ride for about ten hours a day and I don't wear ear plugs but I have music blasting my ears and I can hear just fine. If you ride a harley with loud pipes then you might need to wear ear plugs.
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Anonymous06/11/26(Thu)07:43:35
>change oil >bike is suddenly a rocket it's amazing how a simple oil change can make a world of difference.
About plugs: I had an old big single shitbike, no matter how fast/slow I go, no matter what earplugs I use, I get that EEEEEEEEE quite soon after riding it. But on MT07 that I used before that I didn't get any audial fatigue even when I went on the highway without earplugs. It's clear why an old loud thumper would damager my hearing, but why doesn't wind bother me when I'm riding MT07?
>>28981396 I've seen some motovlogger brag about napping on his HOG while riding. People even posted pics of him riding on a highway steering the bike with his feet. He doesn't vlog anymore, I wonder why.
hypothetically speaking would a R1200R be a better "multi use roadster" than say a r9t? i like that the r9t seems very small (at least in person) but i heard it's not exactly comfy and the suspensions are a bit basic, on the other hand the r1200r would be cheaper and have better components (and that comfy AF telelever on the gen that i like, 2014 model) but it "looks" quite bigger. If i wanted something smaller that has a lot fo the same vibes would a new guzzi v7 be comparable? those seem about the same size of the r9t and while it's no boxer it's still a transvers V twin and still has shaft drive and the clunky gearbox.
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Anonymous06/11/26(Thu)09:59:34
>>28981406 >Would [X] be a better than [Y] Better at what?
Consider taking the MaxiScooter pill. Once you've tried Twist&Go you won't look back.
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Anonymous06/11/26(Thu)10:15:47
>>28981412 i would say more "practical"?. so something i can commute on, have fun day rides and occasionally strap bags on it and go for a long summer vacation tour, a jack of all trades as long as you stay on paved roads but with that bit of character from the boxer to not make it souless like a normal middleweight two cylinder naked bike.
i was just wondering if there where any anon that had an r1200r or an r9t and wanted to give me their experience
Have my first track day at the beginning of July. I've been pricing out gear, and I honestly cannot force myself to spend $1k just on a race suit. A local dealer has the current gear and it seems like it'd be OK. >Z1R Talon Helmet (DOT & ECE 22.06) -$95 I need a new helmet because my main has stuck on camera mounts they said I have to remove and I don't want to take them off for one day at the track. >Noru 1-piece race suit (CE Rated) -$250 >Noru Tsua Boots (CE ankle protection) -$50 Touring boots, but my riding sneakers won't work as anything with laces is a no go. Not the best for overall protection, but they also cover up to the lower shin and would be accepted by the track. >RST Axiom (CE knuckle protection) -$25 Covers up my wrist, so it will be accepted.
Any issues with any of this gear? They do offer gear rentals on suits and helmets, but it's $300, so I'm not saving that much. I tried it all on at my local dealer, even let me put it all on together, and it all fit fairly nicely. I could be otd with it all for under $500, and that's enticing.
>>28980892 Remember to enter the giveaway anons! The honcho is certainly a cute. The livewire is actually a reasonable price now, crazy that it released at, what was it, 32k?
>>28979715 >take out cam tensioner >put it back in following Brazilian grenade technique >vibration range narrows to 5-8K rpm >can't feel the vibes at 9K anymore Maybe I do need valve adjustment after all.
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Anonymous06/11/26(Thu)13:52:07
>>28981329 Jesus, what sludge did you have building up in that thing? If you're changing your oil AFTER you notice a performance change, you're doing it too late.
Also, give it a flush when you're changing it. I do that with cheap motorcycle oil and the old filter by running it for 10 minutes and then draining that too. Might be pointless to do, but sometimes it kicks something up that you could miss in your first drain.
Every 3K miles with Synth-Blend (that's all they sell at walmart near me), flush with conventional and seafoam, all using cheap filters I bought in a multipack I bought off eBay. That's what I do and my Honda is running just as good as the day I bought her 51k+ miles later.
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Anonymous06/11/26(Thu)13:53:06
>>28981329 >>28981518 if the color of oil is semi-transparent red (as out of bottle) - I'm still good, right?
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Anonymous06/11/26(Thu)13:56:57
>>28981514 Dude, it's a 400lb, 471cc "scrambler." If you're being bothered by the wind and air that much, then a windshield isn't going to solve your problem. It will just act as a sail on something like that anyway. If you're riding so much at speeds that are making the bike uncomfortable, it may be time to get something bigger, heavier, and/or faster.
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Anonymous06/11/26(Thu)13:58:30
>>28981521 I just wanna move the wind off my head when I'm going 80.
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Anonymous06/11/26(Thu)13:59:45
>>28981514 Don't listen to that retard >>28981521 he didn't have to ride in cold and doesn't understand what stupid amount of layers you have to put on to protect your core versus just a good touring windshield and having now warm core pump blood through your limbs. To say nothing about cold wind getting under your chin curtain and freezing your face, and making shit noiser than it should be. >>28981523 >off the head That gotta be quite tall touring windshield then. I used to have them and I had no complaints other than at 100+ mph they might lift your front wheel in strong headwind.
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Anonymous06/11/26(Thu)14:01:23
>>28981519 If it's not totally tar colored than it is probably ok. I just follow my rules because I'm paranoid, and I've drained oil that looks like it could go back into a bottle for more use. However, if you're noticing issues, even when the oil looks pretty clean, might be time to change oil brands too.
>>28981509 If I was doing track I would add one of them airbag vests, mechanical ones, for $300
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Anonymous06/11/26(Thu)14:06:39
>>28981524 Fortunately this bike can't do 100 so I don't need to worry. I ride year round in ohio so anything to warm up the ride is a perk. I'm not that tall and I'm okay with a bit of wind on the head. I just wanna take some of it off. I really can't think of a reason not to put a windshield on this thing.
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Anonymous06/11/26(Thu)14:11:54
>>28981509 Instead of Z1R or whatever, get a KYT or LS2, I'm sure you'll find a helmet in your budget. HJC probably doesn't make a lid that cheap. Rent your suit. Buy gloves and boots anon. Possibly gaerne boots and RS Taichi or Five gloves.
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Anonymous06/11/26(Thu)14:14:43
>>28981523 >when I'm going 80. If you're regularly going 80 on a SCL500, you bought the wrong bike. Not what the bike was made for, and not the bike for that job. Great little starter bike, but not one made for 80mph stints down the interstate regularly. >I just wanna move the wind off my head Then get a better, more aerodynamic helmet. Most windshields don't go up high enough to effect anything but your torso, which is very useful itself. As a taller rider, I need to have an aerodynamic helmet because any and all wind protection doesn't reach my noggin. A better helmet is the solution, outside of a bigger bike with a better riding position and airflow. I hope you're not one of the retards that bought the "retro-styled scrambler-ish" bike and got a 3/4th or retro styled full-face that all suck for actual riding because it matched the style you were looking for. >>28981524 >he didn't have to ride in cold and doesn't understand Dumbass, it's summer and he said nothing about "the cold." You also, just as I don't, know where he lives and if it even gets cold. Weird assumption you made, and one that was proven wrong in a post you also responded to, and then sort of agreed with when you said >they might lift your front wheel in strong headwind.
>>28981531 Good. For cold weather I recommend putting modest handles protection (plastic one) and over them, waterproof warmers that would keep wind off. The warmers without plastic protection are not rigid enough and would dig into your fingers and block operating controls properly. A chin curtain that straps directly to the helmet were a life-changing find for cold weather riding. The ones that mount with adhesive velcro pads directly onto helmet shell, under the padding. E.g. The Original Quiet Rider Helmet Skirt on Ebay. Highly recommend getting dense windblocker west yachtsmen use or similar, that is if you use textile and not leather. If your arms are cold - you can carry warmer sleeves bicyclists use, and put them on as needed. I also use heated USB insoles in my boots that to powerbank which feeds from USB on my bike, though wires are a bitch to pass through the pants and out under the belt.
With windshield, hand warmers & helmet skirt you've got most of the stuff covered. I rode roads in +0°C using this setup.
>>28981540 >Dumbass >>28981531 >warm up the ride Dumbass. > As a taller rider He's not.
There's no reason not to put a touring windshield on a bike that's not a supersport. It not only cuts the cold, but a lot of the noise as well. In the end you end up with a ride that is quieter, allows you to dress lighter and reasonably protects your core from rain on the go. >sort of agreed 1. Dude said he doesn't need to go that fast 2. It's nothing catastrophic 3. Certainly nothing as retarded as "a sail" like you claimed
>>28981544 Another thing is that tall windshield protects your gear from giant-ass bug splatters in the summer. Especially if you wear something breathable like mesh. Downside is you need to wipe bugs off of it after every ride or they'll solidify like concrete on it. But that's just carrying wet car headlight tissues with you on a bike.
>>28981549 >Never thought of getting a chin curtain though. Neither did I until I saw Glovo couriers sporting some. It completely prevents cold wind from getting under your helmet.
>>28981554 Once it starts getting colder I'll definitely get one then. Thanks dude.
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Anonymous06/11/26(Thu)14:36:19
>>28981544 >1. Dude said he doesn't need to go that fast He's going 80 on a sub-500cc, lightweight cruiser based bike. That's not fast to riders on most other bikes, but it is on what he's riding. >2. It's nothing catastrophic No, but it's not a solution to the problem either. It won't solve his problem, and on a light bike at highway speeds it could cause handling issues. Enough to cause him to crash? Probably not, but enough to make it uncomfortable and cause a new problem >3. Certainly nothing as retarded as "a sail" like you claimed Does a sail implicate it being catastrophic? Bags and boxes act as sails. It just means something that can catch the wind and affect handling.
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Anonymous06/11/26(Thu)14:42:00
I just commented about getting a windshield and this autistic guy started freaking out
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Anonymous06/11/26(Thu)14:44:25
>>28981563 >He's going 80 on a sub-500cc, lightweight cruiser based bike. So? A 200kg 50hp bike can absolutely go 80mph no problem if rider isn't fat or giant. >but it's not a solution to the problem either. It absolutely is. >It just means something that can catch the wind and affect handling. Brother you said yourself he's riding a cruiser. Why do you think worrying about microne tolerances introduced by windshield in cornering is necessary on a cruiser? Yes it affects the handling. Should you be recommending a dude getting a fucking 1500cc 400kg cruiser instead of getting a windshield? Fuck no. What's wrong with you?