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So I'm en route to get my motorcycle license beginning next week and I am facing the shopping phase. I got a really nice helmet (Schuberth C3 Pro) and now I'm faced with having to find a jacket (and pants). But so far I am not really finding anything that can support my figure, everything seems to assume a V-build. The US brands from the OP don't seem to be available here. Can any eurogoons recommend anything?
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Jan 31, 2020 19:40
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Patrocclesiastes posted:I had good luck with Rev'It. Im not sure how much our markets would overlap, but you can of course check Yoko, Sinisalo, Rukka alongside with the Alpinestars. Austria, so basically the same selection as Germany. Bought my helmet in matte black, having second thoughts if I should have gone with white. Any thoughts while I can still exchange it?
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Feb 1, 2020 12:56
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On the topic of helmet decor, is there a place I can get some inspiration/see what other people have done to their headcans?
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Feb 2, 2020 16:27
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Frazzbo posted:Not sure you should be putting stickers of any type onto a helmet. I remember warnings about voiding warranties and so on, and manufacturers saying that they could not be held responsible for some unknown adhesive interacting unfavourably with the surface of the helmet. In any case, you're right: why the hell would you want to gently caress up such a good looking lid as that Shoei? Kawasaki much? The friend I went helmet shopping with told me the same myth which I found quite questionable, turns out Schuberth agrees and has it listed in their FAQ as a thing that is definitely OK. It's basically the same as sticking things on cars, just make sure to use compatible adhesive for the surface.
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Feb 3, 2020 07:55
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Welp, turns out a protective equipment manufacturer is literally seated one town over and they not only do direct sales but apparently have no problem with someone stopping by and trying on stuff. I like them already, and their prices are ridiculously low. If the quality passes inspection I'm most likely buying my equipment locally 
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Feb 3, 2020 10:28
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Martytoof posted:Finally, a canvas which I can use to settle strangers’ questions about which cloud platform and programming language I prefer. At highway speeds. You could have an entire answer card on your helmet, allowing yout to just point at things to talk to other people on the road. Brb, patenti g this idea!
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Feb 8, 2020 08:12
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My Honda also has the 12V outlet pre-wired for her pleassure.
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Jul 13, 2020 15:35
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I overtightened my rear axle nut by 10 Nm, this should be fine, right? I put the torque wrench to 98 instead of 88...
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Jul 14, 2020 17:19
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Sagebrush posted:That's only 12% over the spec and +/- 12% is not an issue. As noted, cheap torque wrenches probably aren't even calibrated accurately enough for that to matter. You won't break a bolt at 112% of rated torque. Oh yeah I saw that and I'm not worried about the screw shearing off at all, hell I already figured 10 Nm should be way too small a tolerance to really matter, but I'm still mad at loving up such an avoidable mistake.
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Jul 15, 2020 05:16
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I have/had the same issue with the seams on gloves, the only pair I feel OK in are the Held ones I got, but they still do have those seams.
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Aug 18, 2020 11:00
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I don't like to ride at night because I am already paranoid about anything on the road surface and also my headlight is fixed to the frame and doesn't swivel woth my handlebar so lighting around turns is not that great. I have no good reason to ride at night anyway, so I just don't do it.
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Sep 6, 2020 19:41
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I was taught to stand the bike up, brake hard, then lean hard.
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Sep 7, 2020 06:22
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I'm kinda anxious about winterization, but it's rapidly approaching. Got some fuel stabilizer, a cover and ACF50 to prevent any rust. My plan is to wash it, apply the ACF50, probably lube the chain just in case, drive it to it's winter home and then cover exhaust and intake before finally putting it on the center stand. Anything I have missed?
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Oct 10, 2020 13:00
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moxieman posted:Battery tender if you want, carpet squares to put under your tires if you’re neurotic. Oh ill take the battery out, forgot that. pun pundit posted:Or just a bit of cardboard under the center stand to insulate it, if you're setting the bike on concrete. What's the point of this? Insulate from what?
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Oct 10, 2020 15:18
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pun pundit posted:If your bike sits on a stand on concrete with any air circulation in the room the static electricity will ground through the stand, increasing corrosion. At least that's what I've heard. Huh. Never heard this before.
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Oct 10, 2020 20:02
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Jim Silly-Balls posted:Helmets are like underwear. You don’t buy them used, you don’t borrow them unless something really lovely has happened and when you think it’s time for a new one, it is You can also turn it inside out to use it just one last time.
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Oct 23, 2020 03:51
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I got a modular because it was the only thing that fit my huge noggin at the local stores. Also I definitely ride "slow" so maybe I should wear a warning jacket so people will know to overtake me in corners. Oh wait.
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Nov 24, 2020 04:56
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I feel way to anal about maintaining my bike properly, had my battery charger set to non-AGM mode for probably just a few minutes and I'm already trying to look up if it caused damage to the battery. Then again, the battery doesn't make it that clear that it's not just any olld 12V battery.
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Dec 4, 2020 08:24
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Sagebrush posted:Unless you accidentally connected a 24v charger to a 12v battery or put it in some sort of mega quick-charge 100A mode, there is absolutely no possibility of damage. Lead-acid is lead-acid and most chargers do not differentiate between AGM and flooded cells. The distinction between those modes probably is just +/- a few amps of charge rate here and there, which makes no real difference. Well apparently the biggest difference is in leaving it hooked long term and what Voltage level it is supposed to be kept at. I know that my worrying is blown way out of proportion, but I know too little about batteries to let articles that say 'never charge AGM in regular mode' not worry me that I shortened the lifespan by 2 days Sorry, I know I am a ridiculous person.
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Dec 4, 2020 14:44
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I still want protectors I can just throw over my regular pants, but nothing has panned out so far.
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Dec 19, 2020 21:51
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I really need a solution for music, but I would want it to be helmet mounted, and the solutions I have tried all put too much pressure on my ears. Schuberth's native solutions are too expensive to just 'try out'.
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Feb 3, 2021 18:01
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HenryJLittlefinger posted:U-Line makes a pair of cheap, really low profile speakers to fit behind the cheek/ear pads and they didn't put any pressure on my ears at all. My helmet has cut outs for them to fit into though. The Cardo I just got has similarly low-profile speakers that dropped right into the same spot, also with no pressure. There are cutouts in the C3, but I fear my ears might rely on that space.
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Feb 3, 2021 18:08
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I tried to do a powerwheelie with my CB500X in a private parking lot once and all I achieved was learning that I can't do powerwheelies. Since I don't actually want to wheelie that was good enough for me.
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Mar 3, 2021 14:03
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Is there a good guide for swapping to non-ABS? I am contemplating getting a winter bike for cheap and that rules out ABS.
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Mar 14, 2021 20:19
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Same here, pretty much all my issues with slow speed tight maneuvering during training was because I had a economic car driver mindset and didn't want my engine to rev significantly while using the clutch. Once I switched instructor and got a better answer to "Should I maybe be revving it a lot more even if it feels wrong?" I learned that you should just rev it a lot and then do everything with the clutch. Felt terrible at first to have my engine roaring up every time, but once I knew that this was what I needed to do everything became *a lot* easier.
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Mar 20, 2021 21:17
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I really want a cheap, small displacement bike, what's the best time to go shopping for them? There seems to be no more bikes between 125 and 500 whatsoever being sold new this season, so I have to be smart with the used market.
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Mar 24, 2021 04:59
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During the first few laps the girl in front of me managed to ride the driving schools bike up a dirt gradient and into the property fence. The owner wasn't pleased and honestly I thought he was very unprofessional getting mad at a new rider for making a mistake but it's w/e. Looked spectacular when you are on like your third lap ever and suddenly the bike you are kind of following goes flying.
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Mar 25, 2021 15:11
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Quick quesion, was on a guided (legally mandated) ride today and the instructor mentioned to us that we really should be using the clutch with only two fingers. I would have to really adjust my clutch lever A LOT to achieve this without squeezing my other fingers. What's your take on this? Also, whoever posted a really concise quick shift tutorial on this forum really i fected me with it. I sometimes worry if I am overusing it and shouldn't be doing it.
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Mar 31, 2021 20:29
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I kinda want one for convenience but I am not willing to pay the motorcycle tax on those stupid mounts and boxes. Especially since I would only use it sporadically.
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Apr 27, 2021 17:05
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Riding offroad isn't legal here, so even though I'd love to, I can't.
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Apr 28, 2021 13:14
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Jim Silly-Balls posted:CITIZENS ARREST!!! Actually no, police shooting people is also illegal here. I am looking for roads that give me plausible deniability. But riding in private forests will get you murdered. Land owners are known to put up snatchwires that kill mountainbikers once in a while.
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Apr 28, 2021 15:12
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I am pretty sure 100% are owned by someone here. I just need to somehow befriend someone that owns a large plot and is not using it for agriculture I guess. But I'm not the networking type.
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Apr 28, 2021 23:19
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We have a very similar law where you can use all forests, public and private, to your hearts content, but only on foot.
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Apr 29, 2021 05:43
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Learning to just rev it "no, higher" was the most important thing for me. I still cruise really low because I am an eco driver.
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May 1, 2021 17:15
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Steakandchips posted:1. Get earplugs. 4a) General wisdom around my parts is, that you should always use the clutch, because during high stress braking you can easily whack on the gas which increases stopping distance if the brakes have to fight the motor. Having done emergency stopping drills just yesterday at 100kph/60mph I can confirm that a lot of people do something wrong every other time. Forgetting the clutch is one of those, but you should really practice everything (clutch, front and back brakes as well as locked arms) in order to have the highest chance of getting the shortest brake distance.
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May 2, 2021 03:00
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Greg12 posted:people with fairing bikes: without headwind, what holds your torso up? what keeps you from just flopping forward onto the tank? Core strength.
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May 20, 2021 14:53
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I don't understand all the discouragement, I got into motorcycles as a hobby, but I have found it to be one of the most convenient and cheap forms of commuting. Good gear doesn't have to be expensive, it's just not gonna be the fanciest stuff. However, having looked at electric bikes, tats a different story entirely, cost is a lot higher and not worth it other than as a toy. IMO
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May 22, 2021 16:46
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Elector_Nerdlingen posted:It can't hurt to have it but I have long put out of my mind the idea that I can make someone pay enough attention to matter. You can, by driving passively. Emergency vehicles don't really have that luxury because of the inherent urgency.
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May 25, 2021 09:21
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Is there a good/official resource for power curves?
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Jun 1, 2021 07:38
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I wave at motorcycle cops because they are just cool riders here, but my cops aren't american cops so IDK.
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Jun 2, 2021 06:16
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