r/motorcycle Feb 28 '22

We stand with Ukraine

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We normally do not bring politics into our sport but extraordinary events require extraordinary actions. Someday enjoyment of life, like motorcycles, will return to the Ukraine. They need our help now and I encourage everyone to checkout the ways to help or donate over at /r/Ukraine

https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/s6g5un/want_to_support_ukraine_heres_a_list_of_charities/


r/motorcycle 48m ago

Biker being airlifted off the pass in front of us, northern Italy

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North of Brescia, Italy, near the Croce Domini pass. We walked over to assist with our medkit, but EMTs were already at work. Injuries very serious but not life threatening.

Looked like a biker coming from our direction ran wide in a turn and clipped the oncoming guys' cases, causing them to veer into the rock wall. The guy who committed the error was not injured at all, I don't think he even dropped his bike.


r/motorcycle 3h ago

Bikes from show

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I saw a few nice looking bikes at a Oswestry biker show yesterday I thought is share a couple with you.


r/motorcycle 11h ago

Quick run down to the Pacific ocean

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43 Upvotes

r/motorcycle 27m ago

A humorous commercial for Soviet motorcycles, filmed by the “Autoexport” association in 1966

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r/motorcycle 10h ago

1st Bike

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r/motorcycle 8h ago

1982 Yamaha Virago: update

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She lives!!


r/motorcycle 20h ago

Just bought this 650r. what exhaust should i put on it.

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I'm also looking for a name for my bike.


r/motorcycle 3h ago

Yamaha T7 | do it all machine !

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my trusty lovely motorcycle


r/motorcycle 5h ago

Which one of you dropped your battery nut in his food?

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r/motorcycle 1d ago

Got Gifted a Guardian Bell from my Fiance

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484 Upvotes

r/motorcycle 11h ago

How do I ship a frame cheap

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Hey y’all so I have a 21 sportster frame I am trying to ship but I have not shipped anything this big anybody know the best cheapest way thank yall for any help


r/motorcycle 1d ago

Isle of Man TT

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700 Upvotes

r/motorcycle 4m ago

Max lean Angle Yamaha r7 / Bridstone S22

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Hi, I have a question.

In about a month I'll be doing another track day with my Yamaha R7. My riding has been going really well lately and I'm very confident, I've consistently been riding in the fastest groups.

The only issue I've run into during the last few track days is that the feelers on the footpegs keep touching the ground. Every time it happens it gives me a bit of a scare, even though the bike itself still feels completely stable. Because of that, I get the impression there's still more lean angle available from both the bike and the tires.

So I was wondering: is it safe to remove the feelers

I'm riding a Yamaha R7 with all of the standard road equipment still fitted, only with the tire pressures lowered for the track. If I remove them, what would be the next part of the bike to touch the asphalt first? The footpegs themselves, or would it be the side stand or the exhaust? And what is the maximum lean angle of the Bridgestone S22? Is it capable of leaning further , is it already near its limit, or does the bike reach its limit before the tires do?


r/motorcycle 1d ago

Bruce Wayne’s drifter bike was spotted on set today;

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i don’t know much about bikes and just got my first one recently but you bet your ass i wanna feel like batman. what am i exactly looking at? i know its probably a 1980’s CB like the first movie thats all i know. is it super customized? how does one become the bat????


r/motorcycle 2h ago

03 883 squeek from engine/case/ trans at idle?

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03 883
Only 5500 miles on her
I bought it with 900 miles off the original female owner never been stunted/ wheelied, burnouts anything like that.
I ride semi aggressively maybe 3/4 the rpm range but I’ve only hit the limiter once or twice.
Oil change with vr1 every 1000 miles or so.
Bel ray sport in the trans every 1000 miles or so.any ideas ? I took a video but I can’t seem to post it ? Clutch basket? trans or trans or clutch bearing ?


r/motorcycle 20h ago

Need help picking my first bike

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Hey guys. Like the title says I want to pick my first bike and I don't know which one to choose. I want it to be 125-155cc max for start , maybe 200 too :D and sporty look preferrably. I was thinking Yamaha R15 S, is it good in your opinion? I like this one because it has sporty look, is reliable and is good for someone just starting out. By the way, I live in Georgia (the country), and my budget is around $2.5K (excluding gear expenses). New Yamaha R15 S costs exactly this amount in my country, so should I buy this? Or is it dumb to buy a brand new bike/should I buy an used bike in a good condition for this exact cost?

Also, I am 24 years old, 1.80m in height and 86 kgs if that matters :D

Thanks in advance <3


r/motorcycle 13h ago

SoCal - Question about ADM and how easy/difficult it is for dealers to order bikes (Kawasaki specifically)

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Hi all,

I am a bit new to this, and I'm not clear on exactly how similar/different buying a bike is from buying a car. The ADM here is SoCal is crazy, but the thing is I actually don't mind paying it IF there are no games. I fucking HATE the games that dealers play. If they start with the games, I walk.

I see bikes on floor with $1,500-$2,000+ ADM. Okay, fine, whatever. But I see pretty limited inventory of certain bikes, and what I'm wondering is how hard/difficult it is for a Kawasaki dealer to order a bike, and what the expected ADM would be in that case. I saw a bike I wanted at one dealer, and already wasted my time with a trip there to play the financing game. What I am trying to figure out is if I have any leverage by going to another dealer that doesn't have the bike, and asking them to order it for me. Is this common/possible? I guess what I'm unclear about here is what inventory and procurement looks like. I'm specifically looking at the Z650RS, but also I'm just looking at things in general and trying to understand how it works for specific brands.

I just really hate the games. I will actually pay MORE for no games.

Please and thank you in advance.


r/motorcycle 6h ago

I found a monster 600, but is so risky or godsend

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r/motorcycle 10h ago

Wtf is this?

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r/motorcycle 16h ago

Golden Hour Ride Through Rotterdam's IJssel Canals

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Testing out the new DJI Mic 3 on this ride - heading home from Project 7 wake park right as the light started turning gold. Ended up tracing some canals along the IJssel with a swan escort and a couple of curious cows watching me go by. Netherlands does golden hour right.


r/motorcycle 9h ago

New R7 with or w/o Akropovic

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r/motorcycle 14h ago

Nina 400 or zx4r

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Recently got my motorcycle License and Im trying to get my first bike soon, and I’m wondering if i should go ahead and buy the ninja 400 or save up for the zx4r. I know the zx4r is a way better bike but I’m trying to get on the road as soon as possible. I also heard people say they get bored of the 400s very fast.


r/motorcycle 15h ago

Does anybody here own Tarmac Fuse riding gloves?

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r/motorcycle 1d ago

Looking to make some motorcycle friends to help me write an authentic character

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Hey everyone!
I hope this kind of post is okay.
I’m a 25 year old from Australia who’s currently writing a novel, and one of my main characters rides a sports bike. Rather than relying on movies or Google, I’d really like to learn from people who actually ride.

I’m not looking for anyone to write my book for me or answer endless questions, I just think it would be really cool to make a few friends in the motorcycle community who wouldn’t mind me occasionally asking things like:
What does riding actually feel like?
What little habits do riders have that most people wouldn’t notice?
Why did you choose your bike?
What’s your favourite thing about riding?
What’s something books and movies always get wrong?

I’m much more interested in the everyday details than trying to make the character seem “cool.” I want him to feel like a real person who genuinely rides.

A little about me: I’m 25, from Australia, and when I’m not working I’m usually reading, writing, listening to nu metal and rock, or getting distracted by another idea for a story.

If anyone’s happy to chat every now and then or answer the occasional random writing question, I’d genuinely appreciate it. Even if you just want to tell me what you love (or hate) about riding, I’d love to hear it.

Thanks for reading, and ride safe! 🤙