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I just have a stock Yamaha V-Star 950. It does the job for me to have fun.
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TrainedRage
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I couldn’t help it... Rode the bike in 47 degree weather. Snow still on the ground... Worth it! My penis is now a small chunk of ice.
BiGBoSSMk23
A company being excited for their new game is a huge slap in the face to all the fans that liked their old games.
"You and I.... We're the same."
I live in the GTA and it's been a weird winter. Buddy from the dealer shop asked me how many km's I put on it, roughly. 100? "Yeah, thereabouts..." I said.
Go to check the meter and it's over 500km. I just can't help myself. If it's above 0 C and the streets and dry I'm riding.
Just be careful with the corners. Motorcycle rubber doesn't grip well at all below 7 C, and all that salt/gravel shit they put on the road is deadly. Give it a wash after so it doesn't start rusting, cold water too, that cheap salt shit starts corroding way quicker with warm/hot water.
20cent
Banned
Awesome bike to ride. I had a 'garage metal' finish as well, I loved how it looks until I couldn't stand it anymore. But I love the engine so I swapped it for a MT09 sp after a while. I'm interested to see what they are going to do for the XSR with the updated chassis of the 2021 MT09.
Don’t know why image keeps flipping but here is the bike...
TrainedRage
Banned
Cool thing about the XSR is you can just take off the tank cover and replace it with a color scheme you like. Personally I like the blacked out with brushed steel look. More than the Blue/White, Red/White, Yellow/Black. I really just need a full exhaust system and im good I think. Acro or Yosh here I come. Gonna be spittin flames this summer boys!!!!
20cent
Banned
and an ECU flash
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TrainedRage
Banned
yeah I do want that top speed unlocked too.
BiGBoSSMk23
A company being excited for their new game is a huge slap in the face to all the fans that liked their old games.
Two questions for anybody who knows:
Are Corbin seats comfortable? I heard they're hard, but any seats eventually breaks in.
Anyone have experience with a Rekluse clutch? Or Barnett even? I'm convinced the one on the Scout just can't take the power of the engine, or the cable is stretching and causing slippage.
Are Corbin seats comfortable? I heard they're hard, but any seats eventually breaks in.
Anyone have experience with a Rekluse clutch? Or Barnett even? I'm convinced the one on the Scout just can't take the power of the engine, or the cable is stretching and causing slippage.
HellforLeather
Member
Oxfords? I never knew I needed heated grips until I installed a pair on my Versys.
ArtemisClydeFrog
Banned
Why ya'll gotta be so fuckin loud? This is what you look like.
Stay out of my territory.
Stay out of my territory.
Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
There’s a sales pitch for Harley in there somewhere.
HellforLeather
Member
Gotta get some good 4 season gear. 47 degrees isnt too bad if you layer up. I rode up into the mountains a few years ago and it dropped down to 30 degrees, thats when I turned around and went home. I dont think there is any proper way to ride on ice short of spikes!
TrainedRage
Banned
Corbin do break in, had on on an old R6. But I’d depends on if you like how you fit in the seat. Some people like a former seat so they can slip into leans easier. But on a scout I would look for the dark brown leather ones, they look so nice.
BiGBoSSMk23
A company being excited for their new game is a huge slap in the face to all the fans that liked their old games.
Why ya'll gotta be so fuckin loud? This is what you look like.
Stay out of my territory.
I'm looking at ordering the Brave Fastback. It looks so fucking nice.
It raises the tail profile for that perfect bone line.
This one:
Corbin Motorcycle Seats & Accessories | Indian Scout Bobber | 800-538-7035
Corbin Motorcycle Seats, Saddles, and Accessories Online
www.corbin.com
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Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
HellforLeather
Member
Not really my style but Indian has made some really good looking bikes. If I was in the cruiser market I would definitely take one over a HD.
BiGBoSSMk23
A company being excited for their new game is a huge slap in the face to all the fans that liked their old games.
It's so nice. I was looking at a Star Bolt before throwing myself at the Scout, and this is like that but on steroids, not to mention prettier.
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HellforLeather
said, Indian/Polaris has HD beat in terms of looks and performance in the American cruiser. Now if only I could figure out why/how I'm burning through clutches...
It goes: clutch in, downshift, blip, release
...?
Or is it: clutch, blip, downshift, release?
Lol
HellforLeather
Member
It's so nice. I was looking at a Star Bolt before throwing myself at the Scout, and this is like that but on steroids, not to mention prettier.
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Now if only I could figure out why/how I'm burning through clutches...
It goes: clutch in, downshift, blip, release
...?
Or is it: clutch, blip, downshift, release?
Lol
Shift, blip, release.
Probably not burning up the clutch on downshifts though. Have you taken it to a shop? Could be bad springs or your cable isnt adjusted properly and the clutch isnt fully releasing when you let go of it.
If you've already had it replaced then I would imagine a shop would check those things but you never know.
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BiGBoSSMk23
A company being excited for their new game is a huge slap in the face to all the fans that liked their old games.
Yeah that was exactly the first reaction these guys had. The dealer who I bought it from apparently didn't do a proper PDI and the cable was super tight, so I made sure to check it with a vernier before taking it out last week (last time it had started giving me that strange rattle in the pegs and grips) and it had play within spec, and when it burned out the lever/cable was fully taut.
The shop seems just as curious to find out what's going wrong with it cause they already replaced it, so I assume they're being thorough.
And, yes, that's how I'm shifting. I've been questioning my riding. Such a weird experience. Hopefully no more trouble this season.
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Sorry if you've already said, but what do you ride? Sport?
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HellforLeather
Member
Well hopefully they sort it out. Theres really only a few reasons why it should toast the clutch unless they put the plates in wrong or something. Do you rest your fingers on the clutch?
EDIT TO ANSWER YOUR EDIT: Sport bikes and Sport Touring bikes
My bike list is:
'99 Ducati 748
'07 Ducati 1098
Current stable:
'16 Versys 1000
'20 Triumph Street Triple RS
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BiGBoSSMk23
A company being excited for their new game is a huge slap in the face to all the fans that liked their old games.
No, never ride the clutch. I do like to ride hard. I'm not banging out shifts but I like to open the throttle here and there.
From what I've read that shouldn't toast a clutch completely in 500kms or so. My friggin Honda learner had slippage in 6th gear and it lasted longer, it's still going lol.
How is Triumph for reliability in your experience? I've been in love with the Speedy, the Scrambler and the Rocket ever since I first saw that scene in Metal Gear Solid 4 with all the bikes, also Mission Impossible 2: Shampoo Commercial.
That new 2021 Speed Triple RS seems absolutely beastly. I'm afraid if I go test ride one I'll either kill myself or walk out with a new loan.
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I mean...
Dat ass
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HellforLeather
Member
So far so good but I havent had much time to put many miles on the Triumph this year. Literally less than 2k. Its a really fun little bike though, good suspension bits and is plenty quick for the twisties.
BiGBoSSMk23
A company being excited for their new game is a huge slap in the face to all the fans that liked their old games.
Would you recommend using a trail/adv bike to learn proper balance, tire grip and cornering on loose surface before jumping onto superbikes?
I feel like it'd be a more fun learning journey than being all stiff and scared around turns with fast and expensive bike.
I've always felt like I'd outgrow a small street/race bike, whereas a trail bike will never not be fun, personally.
HellforLeather
Member
It probably wouldnt hurt. I grew up on dirt bikes and Im sure that contributes to my comfort riding street bikes to some degree but they are very different animals that require pretty different mindsets/skills.
Pretty much all bikes now have TC so its a bit more forgiving then when I started riding street but I would still recommend a lower HP sport bike to learn on. More than stats, you want a bike that will forgive your mistakes and not pitch you into a bush or guardrail. I learned on my 748 which was a fantastic bike (I still miss it at times). Not enough power to get you in to too much trouble but handled like a dream and was very forgiving. Fantastic bike to learn some of the nuances of bike handling at speed. (AT THE TRACK!)
My 1098 was the complete opposite. No ABS, No TC, No electronic suspension. That bike did not suffer fools and I ran afoul of it a couple times. It was also a crazy good bike but would not hesitate to try and murder you for not paying attention to what you were doing. When you got it right though......
The most rewarding motorcycle I've ever ridden fast. Chasis feedback was amazing and despite not having TC, you can really explore the limits of traction on that bike with no upsetting surprises (again, ON THE TRACK!)
Yes sir. They are brilliant.
BiGBoSSMk23
A company being excited for their new game is a huge slap in the face to all the fans that liked their old games.
Awesome. I'm definitely trying out dirtbiking this summer.It probably wouldnt hurt. I grew up on dirt bikes and Im sure that contributes to my comfort riding street bikes to some degree but they are very different animals that require pretty different mindsets/skills.
Pretty much all bikes now have TC so its a bit more forgiving then when I started riding street but I would still recommend a lower HP sport bike to learn on. More than stats, you want a bike that will forgive your mistakes and not pitch you into a bush or guardrail. I learned on my 748 which was a fantastic bike (I still miss it at times). Not enough power to get you in to too much trouble but handled like a dream and was very forgiving. Fantastic bike to learn some of the nuances of bike handling at speed. (AT THE TRACK!)
My 1098 was the complete opposite. No ABS, No TC, No electronic suspension. That bike did not suffer fools and I ran afoul of it a couple times. It was also a crazy good bike but would not hesitate to try and murder you for not paying attention to what you were doing. When you got it right though......
The most rewarding motorcycle I've ever ridden fast. Chasis feedback was amazing and despite not having TC, you can really explore the limits of traction on that bike with no upsetting surprises (again, ON THE TRACK!)
I don't think I've ever ridden anything with TC. My old Honda locked the rear tire during a panic downshift entering a highway on ramp and i stiffened up and went wide. Scary shit. A few feet further into the turn and i would have smashed into the guard rail. I decided to nut up and go do it again, and i should've just maintained speed and leaned, trust the grip.
Aaand I'm still waiting to hear from the dealer. I have a feeling Polaris is trying to fight them over the second clutch. That or they found some other awful thing wrong with it.
It's already so nice out
SatansReverence
Hipster Princess
Cornering on a dirtbike is very different to cornering on a street bike.
You need to lean the bike in but keep yourself mostly upright with your arse half off the seat on the opposite side of the corner.
If you try to lean like you would on the road you'll washout almost instantly.
The best thing you learn riding dirt is how to stay loose when you start slipping and how to recover from a slide.
Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
Btw anyone here watches FortNine on YouTube? Some of the best produced motorcycle content out there. In a sea of vlogs and the standard gs adventure porn, his videos are very fresh.
HellforLeather
Member
Awesome. I'm definitely trying out dirtbiking this summer.
I don't think I've ever ridden anything with TC. My old Honda locked the rear tire during a panic downshift entering a highway on ramp and i stiffened up and went wide. Scary shit. A few feet further into the turn and i would have smashed into the guard rail. I decided to nut up and go do it again, and i should've just maintained speed and leaned, trust the grip.
Aaand I'm still waiting to hear from the dealer. I have a feeling Polaris is trying to fight them over the second clutch. That or they found some other awful thing wrong with it.
It's already so nice out
You will have fun dirt biking for sure. Just expect to crash occasionally.
That sucks about the clutch. I have no idea how good Polaris is at responding to these types of things but good luck!
TrainedRage
Banned
Him and Yami noob are really good.
Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
yami noob... idk how that man is still alive... he crashed head on against incoming traffic and all he got was a busted arm
HellforLeather
Member
I cant really stand Yami Noob and Max Wrist. Fortnine is pretty good stuff though. Not all of their videos are winners but I do like how they go more in depth when talking about different products and the differences.
BiGBoSSMk23
A company being excited for their new game is a huge slap in the face to all the fans that liked their old games.
Ryan F9 and Royal Jordanian are my favourite MotoYtubers.
F9's video about the KTM 1290 adventure and the FTR1200 almost sold me on the bikes.
Also, the video explaining why Harley is trailing behind Indian in terms of power was super informative.
HellforLeather
Member
44teeth is my jam for motorcycle news and goofy shit. I love their Budget Bike Battles.
sp3ctr3
Member
It's almost freezing today and it snowed earlier but now the sun is out, so I took the oppertunity to drag my bike out of the shed.
Suzuki SV650S (2002 model)
mods:
Zero Gravity bubble windscreen
Ermax undertail painted in the bikes color
Delkevic 350mm Oval slipon exhaust
It's my first bike. Have had it for 3 years now. I would like a newer bike but I'm not made of money
Suzuki SV650S (2002 model)
mods:
Zero Gravity bubble windscreen
Ermax undertail painted in the bikes color
Delkevic 350mm Oval slipon exhaust
It's my first bike. Have had it for 3 years now. I would like a newer bike but I'm not made of money
TrainedRage
Banned
I like the looks of early 2000’s bikes. I had an 06 R6 and loved it so much. Till some bitch turned left on a green infront of me.It's almost freezing today and it snowed earlier but now the sun is out, so I took the oppertunity to drag my bike out of the shed.
Suzuki SV650S (2002 model)
mods:
Zero Gravity bubble windscreen
Ermax undertail painted in the bikes color
Delkevic 350mm Oval slipon exhaust
It's my first bike. Have had it for 3 years now. I would like a newer bike but I'm not made of money
just_some_nut
Member
Finally getting warm. Battery almost certainly dead by now tho.
Thinking of jumpstarting my bike by rolling down the driveway and starting in-gear towards the end; anyone have experience with something like that?
Thinking of jumpstarting my bike by rolling down the driveway and starting in-gear towards the end; anyone have experience with something like that?
HellforLeather
Member
I used to bump start my dirt bike like that when I was being lazy (or totally worn out from riding). Just be careful because cold tires + cold road could lead to the back tire just locking up and sliding. I would put the bike in 2nd if you are going to do it.
Why not just get a battery tender to keep the battery good all year?
just_some_nut
Member
Yeah a tender would be good but I don't have power in my garage (separate from the house). I normally just ride every few weeks despite the cold but I pussied out this year
Imma try that 2nd gear. Hopefully I don't immediately stall, flip over the bike, and wreck my shit. Will report back
BiGBoSSMk23
A company being excited for their new game is a huge slap in the face to all the fans that liked their old games.
This brings back nam flashbacks. Bump starting my 83 Honda Shadow because it was DED at 2AM in the parking lot, tired from work.
What a workout pushing that fuckin thing.
BiGBoSSMk23
A company being excited for their new game is a huge slap in the face to all the fans that liked their old games.
HellforLeather
TrainedRage
Hey I feel like a noob asking about this but have either of you ever shifted into a "neutral between gears"?
It's happened to me twice. I'm going quickly from 5th to 6th and maybe I didn't kick the shifter up hard enough, but the instrument still says 5th and the throttle just revs like in neutral. I pull in the clutch, click up properly and I'm good, but it's strange.
Somewhat related:
I've had instances when the shifter vibrates, as if I mistimed the clutch release and the plates didn't engage properly and there's a brief "brrrrr" rattle in the shifter. :/
HellforLeather
Member
Hey I feel like a noob asking about this but have either of you ever shifted into a "neutral between gears"?
It's happened to me twice. I'm going quickly from 5th to 6th and maybe I didn't kick the shifter up hard enough, but the instrument still says 5th and the throttle just revs like in neutral. I pull in the clutch, click up properly and I'm good, but it's strange.
Somewhat related:
I've had instances when the shifter vibrates, as if I mistimed the clutch release and the plates didn't engage properly and there's a brief "brrrrr" rattle in the shifter. :/
False neutral. From my experience some bikes are just more prone to this than others. My street triple has hit a couple false neutrals even with the quick shifter. Its more of an annoyance than anything.
Your shifter sounds a little more concerning if it happens all the time though.
BiGBoSSMk23
A company being excited for their new game is a huge slap in the face to all the fans that liked their old games.
Ok. That's reassuring.
The shifter rattle has happened twice. Maybe downshifting, can't quite remember.
TrainedRage
Banned
Going from 5 to 6 you slip into neutral? I don’t think I have ever done that. All my bikes are 1N23456 so the only time I ever accidentally slip into neutral is when I tap too lightly coming out of first.
Hey I feel like a noob asking about this but have either of you ever shifted into a "neutral between gears"?
It's happened to me twice. I'm going quickly from 5th to 6th and maybe I didn't kick the shifter up hard enough, but the instrument still says 5th and the throttle just revs like in neutral. I pull in the clutch, click up properly and I'm good, but it's strange.
Somewhat related:
I've had instances when the shifter vibrates, as if I mistimed the clutch release and the plates didn't engage properly and there's a brief "brrrrr" rattle in the shifter. :/
When this does happen however I notice it more when I’m not wearing my riding boots.
Kinda random but have you changed the oil recently? That could help.
BiGBoSSMk23
A company being excited for their new game is a huge slap in the face to all the fans that liked their old games.
Yeah, both oil and filter.
I think you're right it's the boots. The way the controls are set up on the scout my foot has to travel more if I don't have a proper boot.
I've shifted into neutral from 1st to 2nd lol it's so embarrassing, especially with a loud ass exhaust.
HellforLeather
Member
Some bikes just have longer lever throws and demand a more aggressive kick to properly shift gears. My dad has an old harley and I swear you need to kick the lever a good 5 inches to get it to shift and it feels like you are moving cogs in a damn tractor.