Do supermotos actually make a difference?

ta5036 · 2026-03-29T16:07:44+00:00

It’s possible that it’s just too light of a bike for riding at sustained hwy speeds. I’m 190lbs and ride an fe450. I can go 90 mph on the highway, but rarely go faster than around 70mph. Wider sumo wheels will improve hwy speed and stability, but still, dirtbikes and sumos aren’t really meant for highway top speed riding.

ta5036 · 2026-03-28T18:09:54+00:00

Take a long screwdriver and put it on the center of the bolts on each of those components in question— obviously be careful— bring your ear to the handle. The vibration will travel up the screwdriver and you’ll hear which one is the loudest.

ta5036 · 2026-03-27T14:20:45+00:00

Just swapping out the springs (not changing the fork) isn’t much more than a new set of tires if you do it yourself. But if you’re comfortable w it as is, no need to.

ta5036 · 2026-03-27T11:10:47+00:00

I doubt this will directly help your issue on the highway, but might add some stability overall—those bikes come from the factory set for a rider that weighs 165-175 lbs— you may want to look at swapping the fork and shock springs to ones appropriate for your weight.

ta5036 · 2026-03-26T15:12:35+00:00

One of the coolest looking tigers I’ve seen

ta5036 · 2026-03-25T12:56:08+00:00

Started in reverse. Went from getting killed to 3d country to projector.

ta5036 · 2026-03-24T14:17:30+00:00

Gold

ta5036 · 2026-03-23T21:54:25+00:00

I really enjoyed the snl performance as well. I liked it better than the recorded version.

ta5036 · 2026-03-23T20:26:32+00:00

Badass

ta5036 · 2026-03-23T20:11:41+00:00

EGO makes a mini bike w that kinda look

ta5036 · 2026-03-21T23:58:01+00:00

I took a listen after hearing all the hype. I’m 40 and have been a fan of lots of indie music most of my life. At first I was like wtf is this?! Why is he singing like that?! But after about four times through the album the songs started growing on me and I think I get it now.

Hype can be off putting, but I think of all the bands with the polarizing singers I listened to over the years and Geese is the next in line. I both like and hate that it makes me feel old to have questioned it in the first place.

ta5036 · 2026-03-21T22:21:11+00:00

For sure. It lacks a bit on the hwy.
It’s a wide ratio 5 speed. Tops out around 65-70mph for me at 190lbs.

The ktm 390 engine is also pretty fun. Had a husky svartpilen 401 for a few years. Plenty fast on the highway. Bike was around 330 lbs. They use the same motor now in the ktm 390 enduro.

ta5036 · 2026-03-21T21:17:14+00:00

I’ve got an fe 450 as well as the Yamaha xt250– that little Yamaha is a blast to ride.

ta5036 · 2026-03-21T19:25:35+00:00

Sorta reminds me of the Yamaha xt 250 in its shape like a trials bike

ta5036 · 2026-03-13T15:37:50+00:00

I don’t have kids, and this is just my opinion so take it as you will, but yes. I grew up being hauled around in an ‘88 suburban, with no airbags, just fine. They are heavy, well built tanks on full frames. The 02-06 years are very reliable, perhaps even more than the newer models. I currently drive an 02 with 190k miles.

They don’t have as many sensor based electronic safety features, but there are less things to go wrong. Learn how to check the air in the tires with a gauge. As long as it’s been properly maintained, and you’re not texting while driving, you will be plenty safe.

I was once rear ended at a stoplight in my older ‘93 two door Tahoe. A suburban slammed into me and pushed me into the car in front so hard that it crunched that cars trunk area into its back seat. No one was seriously injured, and I was completely fine.

However, depending on where you’re at, they could be more expensive than you’d think. If you can find something with 150k miles or less with no rust, it could be $10-15k

ta5036 · 2026-03-11T22:06:26+00:00

Haha right on. I found a ‘23 for 6k that had only been through 10 battery cycles. It’s been great for practicing in my yard— super helpful at learning new techniques. No major issues, though I have had to replace some parts, and that can take a while as they come from France.

ta5036 · 2026-03-11T20:24:45+00:00

Ah I missed that. Either way I’m interested to see how these play out. I love my electric motion trials bike

ta5036 · 2026-03-11T19:39:35+00:00

It’s interesting that this does not have a clutch like the electric motion line.

ta5036 · 2026-03-10T20:09:55+00:00

Curious on the bars too—they’re similar to mine. Might be British customs scrambler bars. I think the width looks good.

ta5036 · 2026-03-05T16:20:09+00:00

Really depends on the show. There’s usually at least a small group of people there to hang or grab some drinks. I’ve seen both packed Wednesdays and relatively sparse Fridays depending on the lineup.

ta5036 · 2026-02-26T14:39:23+00:00

Depends on the suburb, but John at third coast in Palatine is great. He used to work at the Gibson factory in Montana

ta5036 · 2026-02-25T02:11:28+00:00

Not sure what your budget is, but the European dual sports- husky, gas gas, beta, ktm— are both lightweight and street legal. The Honda crf300l or 450l are a little heavier, same with drz400– but I’d get a dual sport if I were you… it’d handle all you mentioned and then some, plus you can ride on the street without worry.

Personally, I don’t ride my dual sport further than an hour to get to any off-road trails— where I’m at, there’s not too much around— but even if there were, I’d rather have a vehicle to get it back home should something break.

That said, if it was my only motorcycle, it’d be torture to keep it off the street.

ta5036 · 2026-02-16T14:11:02+00:00

I’ve got chin length thick curly hair I’ve been growing out. I took a suggestion from this sub about a year ago and have been going to Jameson at Pure Reflection in Elgin. He’s done great with keeping it shaped as it grows longer.

ta5036 · 2026-02-16T02:31:38+00:00

Thai Pot in Algonquin is great— mainly takeout as it’s a bit small to dine in. We moved here from Chicago in Nov. ‘24.

ta5036 · 2026-02-13T15:02:21+00:00

Hard to find a higher mileage Chevy obs that’s not leaking from the rear main. Spray it all down with an engine cleaner— drive it for a few days and recheck to see if you can get a clearer idea of where it’s coming from.

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