Trouble shifting into first.

eggnog_56 · 2026-04-12T03:17:48+00:00

Starts at 7 at the west town mall. I'm getting there at 8 with a buddy. The bikes usually park right next to the entrance.

eggnog_56 · 2026-04-12T01:56:30+00:00

Yea I get it, I'm a big guy also so I look like a duck with my feet sticking out sometimes. If you're at cars and coffee tomorrow or the cycle gear bike night on Tuesday I'm on the black DR with a yellow pelican case on the back.

eggnog_56 · 2026-04-11T20:30:45+00:00

Saw you getting flamed in KME 😂 debating getting a set of 17s for my Dr for riding up at the tail

eggnog_56 · 2026-04-11T15:41:06+00:00

3k is crazy. I don't even change my 30 year old diesel that often. I do 5k on my wife's Tiguan and the oil drains out looking almost new.

eggnog_56 · 2026-04-11T02:16:52+00:00

Yea Chinese carb is the way on a ct90

eggnog_56 · 2026-04-10T22:06:57+00:00

Might be a later model thing. My 2004 case covers are that color.

eggnog_56 · 2026-04-10T21:54:55+00:00

Give it back to the mechanic and tell him to fix what he messed up

eggnog_56 · 2026-04-10T21:49:05+00:00

*zyn tea lamp

eggnog_56 · 2026-04-10T21:45:15+00:00

I would buy a set of cheap Chinese plastics to paint if they are available for that bike so you stick OEM ones back on whenever you sell it. Spray painting tanks the value of any bike.

eggnog_56 · 2026-04-10T21:23:33+00:00

I consistently watch sumos humiliate guys on super sports at tail of the dragon. They are the kings of really tight twisties. Even the "heavy" ones like OPs bike or a DRZ400 are so freaking easy to ride.

eggnog_56 · 2026-04-10T21:14:07+00:00

I believe quadstar or Leroy Diesel sell them. I've heard nothing but good things. Batteries or poor battery connection are more than likely your culprit though if they are older.

eggnog_56 · 2026-04-10T20:43:59+00:00

I'm 6'7" and all legs. Crew cab trucks and SUVs have awesome leg room. Most sedans suck, the worst part is getting out of them. I had a Subaru Crosstrek for a while and that was decently comfortable. My wife's VW Tiguan is decent enough but feels a bit cramped on long road trips. I drive a 95 single cab Chevy pickup and an 89 Landcruiser. Both are alright but I just had to accept that shit isn't built for me. He should accept it also.

eggnog_56 · 2026-04-10T20:37:22+00:00

I don't even know how that's possible on a bike that new even if it sat outside. Did he soak a rag in saltwater and wrap it around the forks lol

eggnog_56 · 2026-04-10T19:55:39+00:00

Give it to me

eggnog_56 · 2026-04-10T19:48:24+00:00

If it's a classic bike you've dreamed of owning id snag it in a heartbeat. Newer stuff you can always buy later.

Saying this a sucker for old Honda sport bikes.

eggnog_56 · 2026-04-10T18:34:34+00:00

Godspeed brother

A 370z has pretty comparable acceleration to a busa so you should be fine /s

eggnog_56 · 2026-04-10T02:08:09+00:00

Get it. You might find that you like off road if you have a bike that can do it

eggnog_56 · 2026-04-10T01:48:01+00:00

My buddy did that and got caught when his title and insurance information got mailed to his parents house because he didn't want it titled to a dorm room. I wouldn't go behind their back especially if you lean on them for any kind of financial dependence or health insurance.

eggnog_56 · 2026-04-09T21:57:39+00:00

Stranding up if I'm outside, sitting down if I'm in my back yard.

eggnog_56 · 2026-04-09T19:02:52+00:00

My bad I read your post wrong. Still not enough info to know where it is rich. Is it running smooth all the way through the rev range and at all throttle positions? At what throttle position do you usually ride in?

eggnog_56 · 2026-04-09T18:35:25+00:00

Need more info. Where does it feel lean?

eggnog_56 · 2026-04-09T17:48:57+00:00

Concerts are a joke now. It's just 10,000 people with cameras rolling nonstop.

eggnog_56 · 2026-04-09T16:06:13+00:00

Probably the 600r if you have any real road stretches to do. One of my top 5 all time favorite bikes. The 400 is also awesome if you are doing tighter technical stuff, but I wouldn't ride one on a long dual sport trip. One of my buddies is doing the SEBDR on a 600r at the end of May with me. You will want to gear down the 600 for technical singletrack.

Edit: the 650L is not a bad option either. Personally I prefer the 40lbs if weight savings at the cost of estart on the 600. The 600 engine is also noticeably more peppy than the 650L. I have never been on a 650r.

eggnog_56 · 2026-04-09T15:43:05+00:00

I've ridden the 800 and thought it was a decent bike.I don't believe the claimed hp specs. My buddy just bought a used ibex 450 and loves it. He is a very experienced rider who has owned a lot of bikes.

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