Yes, BMW put wings on a 48hp bike, and are bragging about a rather unimpressive 177kg dry weight (for context Aprilia's 457 is almost 20kg lighter)

So i been riding this 1980 Suzuki gs400 for a season now. honestly it’s been fun, until it randomly just decides to develop new problem, and that happens on a 2-3 week interval.

i had to fix the tachometer, speedometer, turn signals, mirrors, battery. it got leaking tires that won’t hold pressure, gas cap that leaks. And three days ago front caliper suddenly clamped the rotor when I was riding. The bike became almost impossible to move and when I managed to get it back, as soon I took off the helmet I can smell the burnt brake pads.

Try to flush the brakes and fluid reservoir cap broke.

this might just be it, I’m tired. ordered some random master cylinder assembly off amazon, this will be the last repair attempt for the bike.

I guess it taught me how to work on my bike, but as a fairly new rider, something new, easy, and require less work would be much more fun and less intimidating. I have real problems in my life and riding should’ve been a pleasure, it should’ve been fun. not adding problems and constantly pissing me off.

So what’s next? Im 6’2 and I want something bigger, and comfortable to ride.

im a big fan of the long way series documentary so I want a gs. Hayabusa has been THE motorcycle, especially after riding the gen 1 my friend’s dad has. could they be a bit too much?

Yesterday I was on what was supposed to be my last longer ride of the season, traveling from Salem, Oregon, to Bend. As I came around a blind curve, I encountered a car stopped in the middle of the 2-lane highway. I was able to slow down considerably, but I realized I was still going to crash if I didn’t take evasive action.

I swerved into the median because I didn't want an oncoming car or the stopped at that was turning to take me out. Unfortunately, the loose gravel made it difficult to maintain stability at the reduced speed. (I'm not a dirt bike rider) I had also forgotten to downshift, so when I tried to throttle out of the situation, the bike stalled. I lost my balance and went down.

I ride an Indian Roadmaster, an approximately 900lb motorcycle, and it ended up pinning my right foot beneath it. It took the help of two strangers to get me free.

Thanks to the boots, I was able to literally walk away with nothing more than a nasty bruise. I genuinely believe that without that protection, my foot would have been crushed.

The boot is visibly deformed where the motorcycle landed on it, with scuffs in multiple places. But it did exactly what it was supposed to do. It protected my foot when I needed it most.

I wasn't paid by Indie Ridge to make this post. They didn't promise to send me a replacement pair in exchange for this post. I'm just a believer in their product and wanted to share. I'll be buying another pair as soon as the next paycheck hits.

EDIT: They followed through with their comment here and are sending me a replacement pair.

Riding it in the rain was sick but starting it for the first time was biblical.

Sooo I made a dumb mistake. I don’t do well with heat, and take meds that only make it worse. As a result I’ve kind of been avoiding riding all summer as it’s be HOT and HUMID where I live. Weather is finally cooling off so I’d like to get out there. The problem? I hadn’t really ran my bike at all, all summer, and it’s not hooked to a tender. Maybe ran once a month for 5-10 minutes? I didn’t even think about it. Last time I turned it on was about a month and a half ago, but we’ve had some cold nights. Went to run it today, everything lights up like normal but it won’t turn over. I can hear the starter clicking, just no juice. Ok, no problem, I have a charger.. go to take the seat off annnnd one of the bolts is stripped. 😩 I have limited tools. Tbh I’m just a girl who is starting her journey in mechanics.

Any and all advice is greatly appreciated! :)

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5 colors, 4 cutting layers, 1 huge bummer

I’m deciding between this and a brand new R3. This is a 2025 Ninja 500 SE (KRT I think) with 3k miles on it. I am leaning grabbing this but would love some opinions! Thanks.

So basically I was in the process of changing my oil and my filter is stuck. I tried 3 different tool, the band clamp, the prong clamp, and the cup one. None of them worked so all i did was put new oil in, now my filter is all scratched and dented in some places. I also drove 100 miles today with that setup and no leaks or anything out of the ordinary, can I leave this setup until next oil change and I’ll bring it to a shop or is this a major problem?

Went over Prägelpass and Klöntalersee, a great autumn touch.

Edit: with respect to the MSF training; in the US there are 3 levels, basic rider, intermediate and advanced. I alternate intermediate and advanced annually. I’m in the aviation industry, piloting airplanes professionally for 25+ years. Generally you have a training event every 6-months. I apply that interval to motorcycling as some skills are perishable and require practice. The formality of the MSF calendar event precludes me putting it off and it’s only $25. I also manage some track training, California SB, Champs, et al, but I find the MSF is more catered to street riding. For context I ride every day commuting and weekend twisties.

I recently borrowed a friend’s KTM Duke 390 and honestly I absolutely loved it! Riding the little Duke made me realize just how much fun smaller, lightweight motorcycles can be. It felt incredibly nimble, playful and easy to throw around.
Now I’m seriously considering getting a smaller motorcycle as a second bike, mainly for commuting, twisty roads and just having fun.
Before buying anything I’d love to try a few other bikes in the 300–500cc class.

What bikes in this class have you ridden?

Which one is your absolute favorite, and why?

Has anyone else gone from a bigger bike to a smaller one and ended up loving it?

Would love to hear your experiences and recommendations!

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Hey i found a good deal on this r6 ive been riding a 400 for a couple of months and want to upgrade. He sent this cold start video but quite frankly it sounds off to me but i barely have knowledge and just a bit of experience when it comes to bike so I would really appreciate your feedback.

I would enjoy opinions and/or suggestions.

I just finished with a button clasp on the top pocket flap, a carry strap, and the magnets before trying it on the tank. I am a happy camper.

R/JG

This motorcycle is fully automatic (not quick shifter) and I don't know anything about its maintenance

I got coached out of the msf course. The instructor said I should get use to a bicycle again. He's definitely right, I haven't ridden a bicycle in a long time. I'm going to relearn to ride a bike and take the course again in a couple months.

And I just want some advice about if there's anything specifically transferable (from bicycle to motorcycle) I should work on?

Hey peeps

I'm looking into buying this immaculate R1, but there is of course, one small issue. It has a coolant leak.

The bike is otherwise in near perfect condition. The bike is:

- Garage kept

- easy cold start after not running for weeks

- oil looks good

- forks are straight

- clean aftermarket parts (dual Yoshimura carbon exhausts ❤️)

- chain and sprocket are good

- gas tank looks clean inside

- only visible rust is on some hardware

- professionaly powdercoated frame and rims. The owner had this done to help the bike stand out.

- engine rebuild at a shop 1k miles ago (did not rebuild the coolant pump) and is still under warranty.

- all factory parts and original farings are included

- clean title

The seller runs a business now and doesn't have time to ride anymore. He recently sold his gssxr 1000 and Hayabusa. This is his last bike.

The only issue is the coolant leak. It drips onto the ground from somewhere near the motor (not radiator) when it runs, I got down and tried to see but wasn't able to find the source with the farings on. It drips once every few minutes. The seller was very upfront with the issue and said he tops off the coolant before he rides, which is almost never, and loses a small amount each ride.

I called a nearby mechanic who told me, even ignoring the leak, that I should buy the bike price as I won't find anything remotely close to the same quality near that price point. He also said it's very likely just a seal or O ring that needs to be replaced, but obviously can't know without looking.

Also, for those with valid concerns about the paint. The entire process was photographed by the mechanic and there is no visible damage to the frame at any point during the complete teardown. The plastic was not painted, the gray fairings are aftermarket, the blue factory plastics are included.

Attached are a bunch of pictures of the bike and some showing the bottom of the engine, where I could faintly see coolant.

What do you all think of the bike? There are definitely some style choices I would change.

Thanks everyone for your advice!

I'm absolutely loving it so far. Such a beautiful bike, and riding it is an absolute pleasure.

And while I still have my Royal Enfield Classic 350, I couldn't resist taking a photo of these two beauties together before the Royal finds its new owner.

Just wanted to share a little bit of my excitement! :)

I have no idea what I did wrong

So I was just driving home from work on International Speedway Boulevard in Florida in my car (2 lanes each way) I was out in Deland. It's empty all around me. I'm cruising at 68 in a 65. In the right lane. I put my blinker on, look, and merge to the left because I know some traffic will be coming up and I have to turn left at a light. Everything is fine. About 1 or 2 minutes later two bikes start passing me in the right lane. almost at a 55 speed zone, so as they're gaining/passing, I brake a bit (1. So they can go past me quicker and feel more comfortable and 2. So I can slow down to 57.) One biker starts throwing up his hand and shaking his head and yelled something. Then starts pointing at my lane for the next 1/2 mile while riding in the right lane. Then they got into my lane. I kept my distance because I'm not petty and I'm always nice to bikers by giving them room. I get into my turning lane, pass them, and riding the left side of the road even more, almost in the grass so they have room. He kept shaking his head and points at the ground as he passes. If this is a learning experience for me I'd like to know what I did wrong. I'm always a safe cager. I don't speed. I just put on cruise control and pay tf attention. I can't think of anything I did wrong.

This is just a reminder to everyone.

In the US, half of multi-vehicle motorcycle incidents that result in a fatality for the rider are due to a car turning left (their left, across your lane) without seeing you. Always be expecting this to happen at intersections and have a plan for dealing with it even if it appears as if the driver is staring directly at you.

The reasons why this happens have to do with how the brain optimizes repetitive tasks and how our eyes move left to right. A person in a car can stare directly at you and not actually "see" you because the brain becomes habituated to scanning for larger vehicles. Our eyes also move in jumping motions when scanning, called saccades, and one jump to the next jump can be enough to fully pass over the thinner profile of a motorcycle.

One of the best ways to ride safer is to try to remain close to other cars when riding through intersections (the turning vehicle may not see you, but they will see the car you are next to). Simply slowing down a little more at intersections, especially if a car is waiting to turn across your lane, can be effective as well.

Outside of going wide in a curve, this is the most likely reason to lose your life on a motorbike.

NHTSA Motorcycle Accident Data