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Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

Discussion in 'Motorcycles' started by Sacrifice, Mar 8, 2016.

  1. Feb 22, 2023 at 4:54 PM
    BkerChuck

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    Start by checking tire pressure. Make sure they're aired up correctly. New tires also tend to be a little slippery which seems contrary to what you would expect. I always take it pretty easy for the first 200 to 300 miles to let them get scuffed in a little. Make sure at this time of year also to get some heat in them before leaning them too far.
     
  2. Feb 22, 2023 at 4:55 PM
    BkerChuck

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    What pressure? Did you air up some for passenger?
     
  3. Feb 22, 2023 at 4:56 PM
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    gixxerphil @concretelander

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    This should work

     
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  4. Feb 22, 2023 at 5:03 PM
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    79 tomorrow
     
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  5. Feb 22, 2023 at 5:18 PM
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    Hells yeah it is!
     
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  6. Feb 22, 2023 at 5:38 PM
    gixxerphil

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    Tail piece is up next.

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  7. Feb 22, 2023 at 6:38 PM
    but why tho

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    36F, 42R, didn’t air up further with a passenger though.
     
  8. Feb 22, 2023 at 8:02 PM
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    Lots of burnouts I take it?
     
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  9. Feb 22, 2023 at 8:20 PM
    oldtoyman

    oldtoyman Small bore freak

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    Ignorant statement.
     
  10. Feb 22, 2023 at 8:21 PM
    but why tho

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    Yep, on my 60 hp old man touring bike. :p
     
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  11. Feb 23, 2023 at 5:59 AM
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    Took the bike to work today. Left my house at 745am thinking i was going to be late. Actually got to work 1 minute early haha. Winning
     
  12. Feb 23, 2023 at 6:11 AM
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    Nice!

    I rode this morning as well. I need to avoid looking outside before quitting time though. Forecast is calling for over 70 degrees this afternoon and I could really see myself developing anal glaucoma later today. As in I can't see my ass staying at work........
     
  13. Feb 23, 2023 at 6:21 AM
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    -6°F here, not riding anywhere.

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  14. Feb 23, 2023 at 6:34 AM
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    My bike looks meaner with black wheels. Glad i didnt get gold :rofl::boink:

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  15. Feb 23, 2023 at 6:43 AM
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    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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    Ew, I would be ashamed if I had to look at that everyday. Do you keep your helmet on until you get inside so nobody knows who it belongs to? :luvya::rofl:
     
  16. Feb 23, 2023 at 6:48 AM
    w.adventures

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    Rode the SV into work yesterday and the Grom today. I must say it’s not enjoyable. :annoyed: Between waking up earlier, getting stuck behind slow people on the back roads, stuck at lights that don’t turn green, possibility of getting dead by these dumb drivers and worrying about getting to work on time even though I leave 15 minutes earlier. It just sucks. Think I will save the riding for the weekends when I can actually enjoy my time on the bikes.
     
  17. Feb 23, 2023 at 6:58 AM
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    Just don't worry.

    but also, get a bike that you can enjoy those times, instead of a slow minibike. People are probably wondering why a grown man took his kids bike to work :rofl::luvya:
     
  18. Feb 23, 2023 at 7:02 AM
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    wow


    10/10 :cheers:
     
  19. Feb 23, 2023 at 7:08 AM
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  20. Feb 23, 2023 at 7:09 AM
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    Survey says........Wrong answer. Gold wheels was the number one answer.....:boink:
     

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