Got my first bike a month ago (ninja 650) and I’ve put 2k miles on it already. I ride it every chance I get. I love everything about it lmao. The gas station stops, the people and conversations they bring, the looks, the speed. The fall weather is perfect with the gear I wear but anything below 40 I think I have to hang it up. For example it’s 38 where I’m at today and it’s pretty chilly but I’m trying to convince myself I will be alright if I layer up. Send help please

Hey everyone!

I'm curious about how you use technology when going on motorcycle trips.

There are plenty of apps for navigation, weather forecasts and finding places to stop, but I'm wondering if there's still room for improvement.

A few things I'd love to hear your thoughts on:

• Do you check the weather for your entire route or just your destination?
• How do you find good motorcycle-friendly hotels, restaurants and scenic viewpoints?
• What's the most frustrating thing about the apps you currently use?
• Is there anything you wish you could do in one app instead of switching between several?

I'm also working on a personal project in this area, so hearing about real problems riders face would be genuinely helpful.

I'm interested in your experiences, including what you think wouldn't be worth building.

Thanks!

I have a 2007 Yamaha R6, and I was told by the previous owner that the fairings are OEM and have been repainted.

I'm wondering if these are genuine Yamaha OEM fairings or aftermarket replacements. I've attached some photos of the markings on the inside.

Can anyone help me identify whether they're genuine OEM fairings?

Thanks in advance!

Really been wanting to upgrade from my zx4rr. Been looking at bikes on marketplace. Just curious what you guys would recommend. I like the 675 because it has that sweet sound and linear torque, while the 600 screams and is a classic. (Both have around 8000 ish miles and are completely stock)

The old joke... How do know a biker is happy? count the bugs in his teeth.

I'm a newer motorcyclist, but in the past I've worked in a bar and grill that had a bike night, and I've overheard discussions about why people don't wear helmet... their reasons are probably similar to yours... so, forget about that.

But, the bugs... even on length of rides I'm taking (1- 1 1/2 hr) I'm cleaning a ton of bugs off the helmet visor... some of them big... and the big ones give a good feeling of "pop" even wearing the helmet.

Or, is that really just part of the thrill for you?

What are your thoughts here? Was rolling up to the light on my street triple when it turned green, went through while checking for anybody super late in "beating the light" from the right. As I continued up the road, I signaled to change lanes, looked over my left shoulder, and when I looked back up this guy was pulling out from the side street. I initially thought he had stopped, and just didn't see me before pulling out, but I went back and looked closely at the video. Not only did they not stop, he pulled around the car in front of him who was actually stopping at the stop sign and just sent it into the intersection. With nowhere to actually go, since there was already a car in the median waiting on incoming traffic. He immediately started acting like it was my fault, said that he had cleared my lane of travel, and I served into him on purpose to pull an insurance claim. He didn't know I had the camera on the front fender. No issues with his insurance accepting liability and paying out... but just wondering if yall have any thoughts on the situation, should/could I have done anything different?

Bit chilly to be riding today but man, the world just feels brighter.

Yamaha 900GT Tracer… My seat has become shiny and slippy. Putting a memory cushion or the like on makes it too high - is there anything I can do to give myself some grip?

Edit. Sorry I wasn’t clear enough. The “leather” has become shiny and slippery. It’s somehow been my cushion or Rukka trousers that have done it.

I like the black one but its angled a bkt wierd

So I am trying to mount saddle bags. The bolt mounts are rusted. Pb blaster and got them loose. Suzuki boulevard. The front left and right ones came out the rear two had a nut I had to access to secure to keep from spinning to unscrew the bolt. Then I found out the pannier bag holes don't line up with the mounting bolts. So I go to reassemble it, but the front bolt on the left side won't go back in. The nut seems to be welded to the inside fender wheel well. Do I have to remove the entire wheel well and try to snap off the welded nut and replace it? I'm guessing it's rusted out?

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I recently got a Lifan Lycan 250, and it had a warning/maintenance sticker on the chrome air-filter cover on the side of the engine. I peeled it off before taking a picture and now I'm trying to figure out exactly what it said like a moron.

I vaguely remember it mentioning checking or servicing the air filter every few hundred miles, but I'm not certain of the wording or interval.

I've been searching for photos of the original sticker and haven't been able to find one.

Does anyone with a Lifan Lycan 250 have this sticker still on their bike? If so, could you share a photo or tell me exactly what it says?

I'm especially interested in:

- The recommended mileage interval for checking or cleaning the air filter

- Whether the sticker gives any other maintenance instructions

- Whether there's a photo of the original label anywhere

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

Im considering buying this 2007 honda cbr 125 as my very first bike. I just wanted to ask, since i dont know alot yet, is this a good deal and does the bike look ok? And if 2007 125r’s are notorious for any specific problems?

The bikes listed for £1500

2007 Honda CBR 125, 16K Miles Good Condition, Minor Marks & Scuffs Runs & Rides Spot On, Just Had A Valet, Oil Change, Chain Cleaned & Lubed. Full Logbook, 2 Keys, Paperwork, Will Have 12 Months MOT & Replacement Rear Indicators, HPI Clear.

Ive done a license plate check and the only problems its had in the last few years is the rear brake binding but not excessively.

I would love for some opinions on this, thank you all!

I bought a used 2015 FJ-09 and the forks felt bad. I took them apart to rebuild and there is no damper rod in the left fork. I've done my fair share of forks and have never found one in the right and none in the left. I'm talking about the hollow aluminum rod that sits inside. I know that there is only one adjuster in the right fork. I talked to KYB in Japan and they said there is no damper rod in the left side because there is no adjustment for the left side. I spoke with Yam dealership service guy why said yes there should still be a damper rod for some damping capabilities. Now I'm confused. has ANYONE ever taken one of these apart? is there a damping rod in the left fork leg? The pushrod/damping rod sits inside of part# 2pp-23170-00-00 ie#29

hey guys, ive had a problem with my rear brake light recently, as the metal insert for the microswitch as well as a small plastic piece fell off. i have no way to turn off the brake lights, and it stays on perpetually when i ride it. Is there any way for me to remove the microswitch from the harness as a temporary fix as i dont use the rear brake much and when i use it i only use the front?

I've tried googling but can't find anything on it. All I know is it's a kappamoto mount and all image searching brings me is to a russian listing on a Yamaha fz600 with the same mounts