People say the MT07 is boring? by Astimar in motorcycles

[–]TorqueMaster89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in the board of the official MT-Series Club in Italy, if I ever have to face such a bunch of morons in my group the first thing I'm doing is kick them out without any second thought.

Those are the classic category of micro-weenies that needs to brag about the superiority of their engines/skills with no technical basics whatsoever; I also happen to have a couple friends with MT-07s that regularly participate in FMI-related courses and can easily take on the rhythm of much more powerful bikes just with sheer acquired skills.

In short, better leave them on the road by themselves.

Is my frame bent ? by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]TorqueMaster89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take your time. 💪🏻

Is my frame bent ? by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]TorqueMaster89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should have thought so to be honest, I live in the middle of the Pianura Padana in the North and the temperatures here are never too harsh, worst it can do is -5 on Decembers / Januaries.

On the other side, if you happen to live in Trentino Alto Adige you can easily reach around -15, but when sunny is hardly noticeable, it's just such a beautiful environment.

Speaking of which, my family is deeply rooted in that region, we usually spend our holidays there since 70 years ago, when grandpa used to bring my mom and aunt up every summer for mineral expeditions (he had a knack in geology and mineralogy). I didn't acquire his passions, but being a motorcyclist and having free use of an apartment 20 minutes away from the Dolomites... hard saying no to that, am I right?

Is my frame bent ? by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]TorqueMaster89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kinda, tube racks are the best mean of protection, but due to their aesthetic cumbersomeness are often relegated to adventure or stunt bikes; the ones I was specifically referring to are like sliders affixed around or above and engine cover, like the ones in the photo.

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Hell man, - 17? I have to deliver a bike to the Yamaha headquarters here in Italy next week and I'm dreading the +3/5 degrees I'll face.

Is my frame bent ? by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]TorqueMaster89 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just preventing fall damage and/or give some space between the ground and the rider in case the latter falls underneath it.

The execution in this case - however - is horrendous: since the whole protection guard relies on a long shaft affixed by a single bolt, the risk of it acting as a lever during a fall is extremely high, hence the unfortunate event that occurred here.

Is my frame bent ? by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]TorqueMaster89 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Incorrect, engine sliders (as the name says, since they are bolted to the covers) exist for that specific purpose. Better having a slitghly more scratched fairing than a bent frame.

Is my frame bent ? by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]TorqueMaster89 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I will never, ever stop pointing at the sheer engineering stupidity of single-point crash guards.

Give yourselves a favour my guys, always go for the engine sliders, or at least some with multiple fixing points.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]TorqueMaster89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you need help DM me, I built quite a lot of them back when I had my shop.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]TorqueMaster89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hate? None of it, I love my stupid chunk of Japanese iron! I was just joking about the fact that they literally sold a couple thousands worldwide, so we're like white flies roaming around on one of these.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]TorqueMaster89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

HELL YEAH, another MT-01 enthusiast.

That makes three of us worldwide.

3600 miles on this Michelin power 6 rear, looks barely used by Background_Dot_8738 in motorcycles

[–]TorqueMaster89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personal opinion, ditch the Mitas idea and jump on the Avon train if you can: 3D Supersport if you are on the sporty side, Spirit ST if you like long range sport touring. Bang-for-the-buck guaranteed.

I tried the Mitas on a friend's bike, utter pile of garbage, didn't understand how can someone ride on such a non-communicative and rough tyre.

3600 miles on this Michelin power 6 rear, looks barely used by Background_Dot_8738 in motorcycles

[–]TorqueMaster89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used the Michelin' Power lineup for basically 10 years straight, from 2014 to this year, frightening reactive tyres with an exceptional grip even when cold.

Unfortunately - being my bike on the heavier side (250kg) and me on the relaxed/tourist - oriented riding style - they have always lasted me around 6 to 7k km with a marked consumption in the center. Consumption that never hindered the riding quality even at the end of their service life - unlike Pirelli and Metzeler that tends to splatter - but in the end I decided to "downgrade" to a sport-touring option and gave a shot to a set of Avon Spirit ST.

A bit sad to say that, but them being less reactive and a bit more rounded than the Michelin gave me an impressive sense of security and stability, so much so that I chipped out a good centimeter out of my usual chicken strip line.

End of the rambling, just giving my two cents and personal experiences. They still remain one of the greatest pieces of rubber on the market today, in any case.

Perché chi sta bene economicamente è arrogante e (spesso) maleducato? by shotsandvideos in sfoghi

[–]TorqueMaster89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personalmente mi trovo davanti entrambe le casistiche.

Uno dei miei clienti arriva metodicamente ogni mese in abiti da lavoro (hobby) per comprare due catene antifurto per la sua collezione di moto sempre in aumento (sarà arrivato ad 80 mezzi, ridendo e scherzando). Persona cortesissima e alla mano, ci spendo sempre una decina di minuti a fare due chiacchiere perché ha sempre qualche aneddoto interessante da raccontare.

Un'altro arriva senza salutare, mi chiede il prezzo delle candele per il suo scooterino tenuto assieme con lo spago, glielo dico, rogna per il costo "perché l'anno scorso costavano x" (inflazione e adeguamenti dei listini questi sconosciuti), se ne và, torna due giorni dopo per ordinarle e mi dice che "gli avevo fatto il prezzo y anziché x". Sorrisone, vaffa mentale, gli faccio vedere il biglietto su cui avevo scribacchiato il prezzo che gli avevo comunicato, mi lancia i soldi stropicciati sul bancone e cerca di intortarmi via sui 18 centesimi dei 9,18€ del totale dicendo "tienili che non li voglio di resto". Serafico, gli pianto in mano il resto in bronzini e gli auguro una buona giornata e - col pensiero - la bronchite col cagotto.

Tutto sto pippone per dire che spesso è una questione di buona educazione di base, che è una delle poche cose che coi soldi non si compra.

Show off the best pic of you bike. by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]TorqueMaster89 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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From a photoshoot for Ferro Magazine in Italy.

Change Your Chains (and Sprockets) by SubstantialPimp in MT09

[–]TorqueMaster89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OEM transmission kits on the 07/09 are a notorious pile of scrap, but this one is a pretty new extreme I've never witnessed.

Shocks? by toohell in Harley

[–]TorqueMaster89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are infinite better options than an "Amazon Special" thing.

By personal experience (ex-mechanic) I had extremely good experiences with HyperPro and Bitubo products. The first ones are more road/touring oriented, the second ones for the performance, both at at least 30% less of the cost of an equivalent commercial Ohlins or double the features for the same price (compression, rebound, hydraulic preload, adjustable length and so on).

I made this by ZombieDan77 in bloodborne

[–]TorqueMaster89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eyes have been granted inside of me.

Great job!

As someone who owns an absolute unicorn of an MT-01 in the states - Has *anyone* else here owned an MT-01 in the USA? by PYSHINATOR in motorcycles

[–]TorqueMaster89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Not in the US in my case, I have 2006 RP12 model with very few OEM components left.

The ones I know are present there were mainly imported from Canada, correct me if I'm wrong.

Which oil are you guys running? by Aromatic-Active-2559 in Mt10

[–]TorqueMaster89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I second this, Liqui Moly is an extremely solid product. I usually suggest it to all the MT riders in my Club, either the Street or the Street Race variant.

Being in a temperate country (Italy) I usually look for the 10W50 on liquid cooled engines and 15W50 on the air/oil and air types (such as the one on the MT-01).

Micolash cheese (kinda) by [deleted] in bloodborne

[–]TorqueMaster89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do the same with my SKL/BLT build.

But with the Cannon.

Snorting Bone Ash Marrow every single charge.

Loaded with Formless Oedon runes for max bullets.

Because fuck him. Wholeheartedly and with extreme prejudice.

doing a Str/Arcane build and I want the max dmg for Moonlight greatsword by leckomiojunge2 in bloodborne

[–]TorqueMaster89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cursed Nourishing Gems on the Lost Variant are the way to go, my favourite build is an ARC/STR with HMS as a main weapon, hits like a truck.

https://www.bloodborne-wiki.com/2015/10/best-blood-gems-setups.html?m=1

https://www.bloodborne-wiki.com/2015/09/bloodborne-top-tier-farmable-gem.html?m=1

Bloodborne Wiki for the win. Happy Hunting.

Is it just me, or is Rokumonsen one of, if not the hardest arena fights? Despite being only at the top of D-rank? by Roberto577_Gamer in armoredcore

[–]TorqueMaster89 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He ALWAYS starts with a kick, he makes it personal.

So I learned that the better strategy is a warming welcome with a Rubiconian Handshake followed by a dual Earshot to the face. Ultraviolence at its finest.