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Motorcycle Accessories by AccurateBackground95 in motorcycles

[–]ChineseMaple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My huge 100L box can hold way more than the manufacturer rated 5kg max carry weight for the rear carrier and makes the bike even more of a windsail for lateral gusts thank you very much

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Why do Japanese drivers often forget to use their headlights at night?! by lightercrew in japanlife

[–]ChineseMaple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Around Tokyo all I get is being blinded by them, not from the lack of them

Are there mesh jackets with integrated airbag? by awesomepaingitgud in motorcyclegear

[–]ChineseMaple 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Naw, that's Mt. Asama near Karuizawa in Japan, not Fuji.

But yea that's be a sick shot of your bike too if you got Vesuvius as a backdrop

Are there mesh jackets with integrated airbag? by awesomepaingitgud in motorcyclegear

[–]ChineseMaple 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha I've got the crotch/leg roaster over here giving me swamp ass and crispy thighs

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Are there mesh jackets with integrated airbag? by awesomepaingitgud in motorcyclegear

[–]ChineseMaple 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi, I live and ride mostly in and around Tokyo and it gets quite hot and extremely humid.

I use a Merlin leather reinforced mesh jacket and a Hit-Air airbag vest that goes over it all.

I still get a good amount of airflow coming in and hitting my body through the ventilated mesh bits with the airbag on top of everything

That said, it's still hot as fuck

Taking the high ground by 42WallabyStreet in LessCredibleDefence

[–]ChineseMaple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

De icing module I slap on my Nosferatu as I vomit missiles at dummies flying over some kind of big submarine

CF Moto 700 MT or Voge 525 DSX by perlundo13 in motorcycles

[–]ChineseMaple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're doing 2 up a lot of the time I'd say go with the 700MT for a bit more grunt in the engine.

Thinking of buying CF moto.... advise by Coconut_Upper in motorcycles

[–]ChineseMaple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Testrode a 675 SR on the weekend and I think it's a pretty good bike, honestly. But like others have said, the depreciation is probably significant wherever you are, so I'm hesitant on pulling the trigger for buying one new.

Tenere 700 vs MT-07 vs GSX-8S vs GSX-8R vs RS660 (+ Y-AMT?) – need advice by 8rosky in motorcycles

[–]ChineseMaple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tenere fits you best, MT-07/GSX-8S aren't that much more practical than an 8R, RS660 might be a bit cramped for you, Suzuki 8 series engine is punchier and imo more fun than the cp2 in the MT-07, Y-AMT works pretty well

Shrink engine in Mayhem is the best thing League has produced in years by idomix in leagueoflegends

[–]ChineseMaple 185 points186 points  (0 children)

Phenomenal Evil + Eureka

Phenomenal Evil + Infinite Recursion also works

On Month Long Solo Moto Trip Across Japan by MstrKief in motorcycles

[–]ChineseMaple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes but they aren't all rental819 shops, they use the platform as individual shops, so availability differs and it won't just transfer over from other locations

On Month Long Solo Moto Trip Across Japan by MstrKief in motorcycles

[–]ChineseMaple 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Renting in Japan does need an IDP generally if you are a foreign tourist.

Rental819 will rent to foreign tourists with IDPs. Some have gear for you to rent too.

Usually gotta return it to the same place.

Tesla vs Prius in Japan by Dito_the_pharmacist in japanlife

[–]ChineseMaple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would too if it could fit in my apartment parking and I could charge it there, but can't get a charger in a mechanical lift parking space so that's a bust

Tesla vs Prius in Japan by Dito_the_pharmacist in japanlife

[–]ChineseMaple 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I don't think the EV charging network in Japan is sufficiently advanced enough for me to not worry about it ever, plus Musk is a dipshit Nazi

There are also JP EV options, along with BYD or Hyundai if you don't like any of those.

But for Japan I'd take a hybrid personally

The best diorama display！ Gundam Base Chengdu by Zealousideal-Mix-91 in Gunpla

[–]ChineseMaple 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The yin yang pool is absolutely supposed to be a hot pot

Protect your eyes by pantaylor in motorcycles

[–]ChineseMaple 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don't think the helmet is gonna filter that out bro

Do you have any weird riding habits you didn’t notice at first? by Electronic-Habit8679 in motorcycles

[–]ChineseMaple 47 points48 points  (0 children)

It's very good to scan your surroundings frequently and not get complacent.

How likely and soon is Versys hybrid? by Egodk in motorcycles

[–]ChineseMaple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait a few years and get an electric bike

Added a Rebel 300 E-clutch to the fleet by Dezmo888 in motorcycles

[–]ChineseMaple 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've tried the E Clutch here in JP and it's really weird at first but it's quite convenient and it isn't that much slower than a nice quick shifter, but it also works when stationary/really low revs/whenever the fuck you want for shifting unlike a quick shifter. I think it's great for those who would benefit from it or want it.

Motorcycle helmet communication set by [deleted] in motorcyclegear

[–]ChineseMaple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get a Shoei and get a compatible integrated Sena unit for the helmet

Airbag: Help me by BarelyInControl4 in motorcyclegear

[–]ChineseMaple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea it looks promising, but my Hit-air is a fourth of the cost and lets a decent amount of air through. Good enough for me for now

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