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Jim Silly-Balls posted:I feel like some of this is BS. The supercharger compresses the air so much that it not only reaches liquid form, but nearly reaches solid form? I think they're talking about the fuel, not the air, and it's hyperbole -- you'd blow the heads off the engine well before you attained enough pressure to temporarily put the fuel in a solid state. So it's really just a poorly written way of saying that the cylinders are so full of fuel that they're on the verge of being hydrolocked. Which I would definitely believe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGTbQuhhluY That is one cylinder Sagebrush fucked around with this message at 23:05 on Jun 13, 2017 |
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Ok the hydrolock thing I can believe
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Jun 13, 2017 23:59
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What makes an enduro bike an enduro bike? Like this guy: https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/mcd/6170214406.html Just heavier and lower speeds?
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Jun 15, 2017 00:07
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iirc they're just mx bikes with some street legal components for road sections of enduro races (brake lights, head lights)
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Jun 15, 2017 00:43
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Razzled posted:iirc they're just mx bikes with some street legal components for road sections of enduro races (brake lights, head lights) They often have wider ratio transmissions than mx bikes and sometimes six gears instead of five, as well. turn it up TURN ME ON posted:What makes an enduro bike an enduro bike? Like this guy: That's a bike marketed as an enduro bike, not an enduro bike.
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Jun 15, 2017 02:25
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Enduro bikes often have tube steel frames where MX have aluminum don't they?
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Jun 15, 2017 02:41
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In the case of KTM the enduro models also have pds rear suspension while the mx models have linkages.
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Jun 15, 2017 03:09
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Tbh I think actual true enduro bikes don't exist anymore, they were an entirely different type of bike but now it's cheaper for manufacturers to just stick lights and long gearing on an mx.
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What is the hooniest street legal thing I can get for 4 grand in southern california, but doesn't require a whole lot of wrenching? I was debating on just getting some FZ thing but realized I just want a bike for fun and not commuting so I don't want to drop a lot of cash into it or spend a lot of time working on it. Btw i'm not scared of wrenching, but I just want something I can reliably take out and do dumb poo poo on twice a week or so. I'm guessing this is some kind of supermoto. Also will a wr250r push my 250 lb rear end or is it going to be a little sluggish?
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Jun 15, 2017 04:02
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go up to 5k and you get a low mileage couple year old fz-07 or fz-09. You can find nice DRZ400's under 3.5k 390Duke is supposedly a pretty fun hoon bike. If you arent commuting a grom or z125 are just about the most fun/dollar you can have and they will get your weight up to 50mph no problem
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for sale posted:What is the hooniest street legal thing I can get for 4 grand in southern california, but doesn't require a whole lot of wrenching? I was debating on just getting some FZ thing but realized I just want a bike for fun and not commuting so I don't want to drop a lot of cash into it or spend a lot of time working on it. Btw i'm not scared of wrenching, but I just want something I can reliably take out and do dumb poo poo on twice a week or so. I'm guessing this is some kind of supermoto. Get a drz.
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Jun 15, 2017 05:11
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is 2.3k a good price for this bike with 89k miles. Is 89k too high for this bike? https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/mcy/6122925999.html
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Jun 15, 2017 05:19
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The engine will probably be ok (provided it's had regular services) but the suspension will be completely shagged and make it ride like a shadow of it's former self.
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Jun 15, 2017 06:55
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It does appear to have its rear suspension replaced. What services should I be looking out for? Regular valve adjustments? they seem to be generally much higher mileage than many similarly aged bikes. What is a safe amount of miles I should look for?
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for sale posted:What is the hooniest street legal thing I can get for 4 grand in southern california, but doesn't require a whole lot of wrenching? I was debating on just getting some FZ thing but realized I just want a bike for fun and not commuting so I don't want to drop a lot of cash into it or spend a lot of time working on it. Btw i'm not scared of wrenching, but I just want something I can reliably take out and do dumb poo poo on twice a week or so. I'm guessing this is some kind of supermoto. Buy a DRZ-400SM Then do this: https://youtu.be/fYu7DQn5vAI
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for sale posted:What is the hooniest street legal thing I can get for 4 grand in southern california, but doesn't require a whole lot of wrenching? I was debating on just getting some FZ thing but realized I just want a bike for fun and not commuting so I don't want to drop a lot of cash into it or spend a lot of time working on it. Btw i'm not scared of wrenching, but I just want something I can reliably take out and do dumb poo poo on twice a week or so. I'm guessing this is some kind of supermoto. Get this Daytona and try to jump Porsches in the oncoming lane. Just got to pop a wheelie at the right time and ride over them.
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Jun 15, 2017 18:34
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MomJeans420 posted:Get this Daytona and try to jump Porsches in the oncoming lane. Just got to pop a wheelie at the right time and ride over them. get your license suspended first and only have liability insurance too
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Jun 15, 2017 19:28
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Someone convince me not to get this: https://charlottesville.craigslist.org/mcy/6174193537.html
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Jun 15, 2017 19:36
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Don't get it: it's British. Also, Yoyodyne is a fake company from like Buckaroo Banzai or something.
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FAT CURES MUSCLES posted:Someone convince me not to get this: "The engine was replaced with a lower mileage engine."
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FAT CURES MUSCLES posted:Someone convince me not to get this: If that person doesn't have a very specific, extremely detailed reason why the motor was replaced, along with a very good understanding of what replaced it, don't buy it
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I'm at a loss. I'm probably not ready for a bike again because I can hardly take care of myself at the moment, but I miss riding  I also know I could be saving quite a bit of money on gas if I commute via bike. A few years ago a buddy of mine helped me refurbish a 1983 Suzuki GS 650 GL. http://susanlateesha.tumblr.com for photos. I loved that drat bike. It treated me extremely well and I took care of it the best I could. Unfortunately times got tough and my car (99 ford escort) decided to poo poo out on me so I had to sell it, and the bike to get a car. Florida in the summer isn't a good idea to ride daily as riding in the rain sucks. Fast forward. A few years later I managed to find a 1981 Honda Goldwing 1100A. It was in more rough condition than the Suzuki was to start and I'll tell you what, I had no desire to work on it after riding it for a few months off and on. I rode it just to ride. I loved the size, how quiet it was and the ride was pretty smooth considering the air suspension was cut. I sold it for what I bought it for about a year and a half later, $850. I'm not a mechanic, hell i'm barely a novice rider. One bike I've always been interested in is a naked 80's goldwing. Just stock, not bobbed or anything gross. I love the antique bikes but I lack the knowledge and will power to maintain a piece of history. My question to you, is knowing my backstory, what ride could you recommend me? I'm not looking for junk, but I'd like to work on a bike that is somewhat 'easy'. After assisting with the refurbishment of the Suzuki I would imagine something similar to that would be easier to take care of and maintain. Please tell me if i'm wrong, thank you in advance.
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TLove posted:I'm at a loss. I'm probably not ready for a bike again because I can hardly take care of myself at the moment, but I miss riding You should buy a scooter.
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Jun 15, 2017 22:58
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A scooter in Florida sounds pretty dope. You can ride in flip flops and a tank top without drawing too much ire, and it's not like they have interesting roads to ride on anyway. A honda 90 or 110 moped might be a good choice too.
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A MIRACLE posted:A scooter in Florida sounds pretty dope. You can ride in flip flops and a tank top without drawing too much ire, and it's not like they have interesting roads to ride on anyway. A honda 90 or 110 moped might be a good choice too. Yeah if you're in FL all you really need is a Ruckus to get you to the beach and back.
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Jim Silly-Balls posted:If that person doesn't have a very specific, extremely detailed reason why the motor was replaced, along with a very good understanding of what replaced it, don't buy it Isn't that the generation of 675 that can suffer from oil starvation in the head and go blammo? This is generally the correct advice though - Be extremely cautious of fuckery
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My rule of thumb is be prepared to replace everything the PO listed as a thing they "fixed" in the ad.
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Spiffness posted:Isn't that the generation of 675 that can suffer from oil starvation in the head and go blammo? Yeah Triumph decided the engines should be running with a fair amount more oil than they initially specified, so they made a new dipstick. Low on the new dipstick is high on the old one (new dipstick is the top, old one is the bottom). It's only really a problem for people tracking their bike hard as far as I've seen, but apparently running a lot more oil doesn't cause any problems. 
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Z3n posted:My rule of thumb is be prepared to replace everything the PO listed as a thing they "fixed" in the ad. Quoted for truth. MomJeans420 posted:Yeah Triumph decided the engines should be running with a fair amount more oil than they initially specified, so they made a new dipstick. Low on the new dipstick is high on the old one (new dipstick is the top, old one is the bottom). It's only really a problem for people tracking their bike hard as far as I've seen, but apparently running a lot more oil doesn't cause any problems. This is one of the most British things I've ever seen. Like Leyland level British.
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Jun 16, 2017 00:17
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I got it at British bike  .
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Slavvy posted:Quoted for truth. Is this a thing with their 955s? I only have a sight glass on mine.
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I'm not sure, I only follow the Daytonas. I will say that other than the PO replacing the rectifier under warranty/recall, I haven't had anything British happen on my Daytona. No weird electrical issues, random engine failures, etc. Now that I've posted that, I'll probably blow the engine this weekend.
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I have an 01 sprint, pushing 60K miles, I want to do this right, I like this bike and want it to last to pass on to my nephew when he is old enough(it will be a while, he's 8)
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builds character posted:You should buy a scooter. You might as well have told me to snort cat poo poo and go rape my dad. What the gently caress makes you think I'm good for a scooter? A MIRACLE posted:A scooter in Florida sounds pretty dope. You can ride in flip flops and a tank top without drawing too much ire, and it's not like they have interesting roads to ride on anyway. A honda 90 or 110 moped might be a good choice too. I loving hate the beach AND flip flops. GnarlyCharlie4u posted:Yeah if you're in FL all you really need is a Ruckus to get you to the beach and back. As neat as a Ruckus looks the only folks around here that ride them are meth heads who have a 90s Civic rice burner they are more proud of than their kid. I honestly don't know why I'm offended right now I feel where y'all are coming from but poo poo what the gently caress im looking for some power. I obsessed over the Magna v65 when I first learned about it. I'm looking for a drat bike for a big boi not a loving babby.
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Looks like this man needs a Busa in his life.
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most of us are self confident enough to ride a scooter and love it. Your stated needs dont match the type of bike you say you want
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TLove posted:You might as well have told me to snort cat poo poo and go rape my dad. What the gently caress makes you think I'm good for a scooter? okay just get an older VMAX, they're dope
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Hey look I'm not trying to say I don't want to work on a bike. I do. But I was just looking for some recommendations to something that is respectable and easy to work on. I enjoy the vintage bikes and I'm sure they are more upkeep than something like a street bike or a Harley normally would but I'm at a loss of where else to look. Edit: also I'm sorry thread, I came across as a dick in my last post I wasn't trying to start poo poo please forgive.
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Nah. You sound massively insecure and care more about how you're perceived by people when you go by rather than anything else. Stretched Busa and a GoPro or a Harley with at least 60% chrome parts. Just make sure you can attach the GoPro to the bars on it because I don't expect a helmet on a freedom bike.
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TLove posted:You might as well have told me to snort cat poo poo and go rape my dad. What the gently caress makes you think I'm good for a scooter? 1. You made a tumblr for your bike named susanlateesha. To be clear, that's both the tumblr and the bike. 2. You said you miss riding. A scooter has two wheels and is riding. 3. You said you wanted to save money. A scooter is relatively cheap both in initial outlay and in maintenance. 4. You said you weren't mechanically inclined. You can buy a newer, more reliable scooter that will require less maintenance for less money than a similar motorcycle. 5. You want something that is simple and you can work on. But you're not mechanically inclined and don't have cash to spend on a bunch of obscure parts. With a newer scooter, you can get something you can tinker with while you ride it.
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