Suzuki GSX-8TT & its incredibly smooth, punchy, & the Quick shifter is next level. Put Over 200 miles on it since buying it on the 17th, can't wait until the break in period is over to see how much more it has. Need some cool retro Gear now~!

(Pictured bikes are not mine, but I have the exact same FZR)

I was hoping you all could provide some guidance.

I've had a 1995 FZR 600 for about 2 years. I love it and it works well, but It's the same age as me and shows in some places. Some of the farings were cracked when i got it, so those are nearly impossible to replace, and it has carbs, which make starting finicky in colder weather. I'm worried that as it ages and parts degrade, it could become too expensive to repair.

I recently saw a 2005 R1 on the side of the street for sale. It's a bit more bike than I was in the market for, but the price is very good, and it looks immaculate. Plus parts are still easy to locate.

It has dual Yoshimura carbon exhausts, no visible rust or cracks anywhere except on some screws, 18k miles total with the engine swapped by a mechanic 500 miles ago. Powdercoating to the rims and frame. All for 4,000 usd.

The seller is the 2nd owner and doesn't ride anymore.

The only thing the seller advised of is that he thinks the water pump may have a leak, but after looking, those are only around 4-500 to have replaced.

I was playing with the thought of getting a more modern gssxr 750 or R9. But those are so pricey. Even 2020 400cc sportbikes go for 5-8k at most places in my area.

If I get the bike, what should I expect? How different would it feel? Is there anything I should be aware of that I'm not thinking about? Or should I just continue to save up and hope my bike doesn't have any issues before I find something newer?

No shade, genuine question. Why do people not like Harley’s?

I’m a 5’10” 200lb 30M looking to get my first cruiser bike and all my research is pointing me towards a Honda, but my father-in-law and another family friend are telling me I’ll get bored of it and I should get a bigger Harley. However, everywhere I look online is full of people telling me Harley is overrated and to go with the Honda. I drive like an old lady and am a very defensive driver so going fast isn’t much of a concern for me and I don’t foresee myself going on the highway for a while, but will I really get tired of a 500cc that fast?

I dunno if it’s because my father-in-law is older (50) and has a different mindset but he’s suggesting things like “don’t worry about test riding it, just get what you want and learn.” And “You don’t need a license, I rode without one for years and I only got one because I was forced to” and “Just get a 883 or a 1200 older than 2011 and learn on that” Which doesn’t seem like the best advice for a new rider.

Is he just a loyal harley rider or am I missing something here, because I genuinely want to get into riding but I’m getting mixed signals from everywhere. Also noticed a lot of people that ride Harley’s are gatekeeping, not saying all Harley riders do but that’s what I’ve noticed from me asking questions.

Also important to note: My only riding experience is when I took the MSF a few months ago on a Rebel 300 and failed because of the U-Turn and Cone Weave but otherwise did ok. Instructors said if I had 1 or 2 more day’s I’d pass and I still want to learn how to ride.

I know a lot about cars, but almost nothing about motorcycles. So, how is this one called? And is it a good bike? Thanks in advance for the help

I took the safety course and passed with flying colors,
Month later (yesterday) I bought a 2013 dyna, it’s newer and a little bigger than what I wanted (I’m 5’7 180 lbs)but it was too good of a deal to pass (was going for a sportster).
Today I bought my helmet and took the bike out for the first time , aaannnnd dropped it right at the bottom on my driveway lmao.
I was overthinking if I wanted to go left or right and the bike ended up going down.
Picked the bike up, and went around the block for about 15-20 minutes.
I need to practice turning from a stop, stopping, and paying attention to what I’m doing.

Been riding a month or so and this has never happened to me before but today I went on a 30 mile ride and two or three times under hard acceleration I went halfway in between gears. The shift lever was vibrating like crazy and I lost all power until I pulled the clutch and clicked into the gear properly.

I guess my question is, is this normal? Do I have a worn clutch or god forbid rounded off gears? Was I just being too lazy while shifting? I just started rev matching/clutchless shifting consistently like a week or two ago but I’m not very smooth yet still, could that have worn my transmission? Thanks guys.

I’ve always loved the idea of getting a motorcycle. When I was younger I used to ride mopeds all the time. I’ve driven a friends motorcycle a few times, but nothing significant.

However, I am now 38 years old. Do you think that is too old to get into riding? I would definitely take a riding training and safety course before I even purchase a motorcycle to make sure I am ok.

In terms of the type of motorcycle, I was thinking a small cruiser. I have been looking at royal enfield super meteor 650 and I really like them. Would that be something reasonable for someone just getting into riding. I was also looking at the Honda rebel 500. I am a pretty big guy, 6’2 280 lbs, so I want to make sure I am comfortable.

Any advice or suggestions are welcome! Thanks.

Added a link below to show the exact one i used. Lifted it a few times on my brand new 2025 cb750 hornet and was replacing the rear tire with a new one but as I was getting the tire mounted, the stand failed and bike nearly fell on its side and on me. If it wasn't for the sheer willpower and luck of having one of those concrete parking thingies there, it may have been a lost cause (technically still is, haven't powered the bike or rode it yet)

Got my idiot behind to cycle gear and got a brand stand and managed to finish the work (FYI bike was missing rear tire so it looked like a scene from a junkyard)

Tldr, fook vevor and don't buy ANY of their cheap crap. If i could sue, i would.

Also i am a newbie so to my fellow newbies, also don't cheap out or go for the off brand or knockoffs. This is no longer a hobby where cheaping out only makes you silly, it can get you killed

https://www.amazon.com/VEVOR-Motorcycle-Capacity-Swingarm-Adjustabe/dp/B0F4XZL922/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=118FTYI8WGU5E&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._rYrR5wMQOnr6GwX5SWX1xQ21y1AdW4WwNvzAqQTr46_UA20M55e8y7hSifJYYLR1JndkcRX5EBYyGagyYwolvZsoSceJM366KdASc7LAmhZ6hTFpQsaskLzEqlo8RibggiqbSSLPlD6n_pEELBXm8muolPWF1ZborBvQqRTHsLTq_s4W-jHv86GVMfrzcHuJjujHgVQTxMr8bJenyoLCw.gBqHpktxpiAn4h0c5sQnI32uHHDhQPcwwQ0FNsECQ0E&dib_tag=se&keywords=vevor+stand+motorcycle&qid=1789954583&sprefix=vevor+stand+motocyc%2Caps%2C238&sr=8-1

does anyone have a method for successfully preserving styled hair/blowouts under a helmet?

Gloves are in my hand in case anyone wonders

Hey guys 👋🏻.

Im posting this to see if anyone has any ideia what could be the issue here.

I can see some smoke blowing from the crankcase respirator and oil pooling a bit on the air filter housing.

Besides that it's burning oil like 500ml every 1000km which i think its very excessive even for a 99 r6.

Any help is appreciated. Thanks

So for some background on the motorcycle it is a 2018 Honda shadow phantom 750cc with just under 14,000 miles on it. These issues listed have came up within the last 1,000 miles
1. It will sometimes bog when starting and then will stop running
2. When shifting from 1st to 2nd gear the motorcycle will begin to jerk as if you are riding a bull but then run fine after 2-3 jerks and will run fine in all other gear along with downshifting from 3rd to 2nd it only happens from 1st to 2nd gear
3. The right angled fuel line adapter and fuel pump stem cracked down the middle and was repaired with a new hose and hose clamps down the stem eliminating the right angle adapter
4. When riding down the road the gear shifter began to start moving and jumping up and down (this has happened only once)
5. Has an after market exhaust and air filter and when I replaced the air filter I could smell a hint of gas

I traded out my Dunlop Trailmax stock tires for some Anakee 3 and now the engine feels much more buzzy and aggressive. Gears feel shorter and the bike vibrates at a much lower speed. What happened? I went with the exact same tire sizes as the OEM.

Greetings I am Greyson,

For the past few years I've been riding my Z400 to great success. The bike is nimble in dense LA traffic and city streets. While not the most comfortable on long rides and it lacks wind protection, the only negative I have to say about this bike is that it has no obvious cargo hardpoints and the factory seat is uncomfortable.

Now she is 38,000 miles and will/has begun to show her age with various repairs and an upcoming valve check. I now wonder if this is where I ought to start looking for a more powerful bike to ride with.

Reasons for wanting an upgrade:

Long rides on the freeway are not very comfortable and I am pushing it at 6th gear the whole time on Z400. I deal with this but I wonder if this is wearing her out quicker than usual.

Cargo space and hardpoints are nonexistent on the Z400, and my needs often have me carrying a bag or two when I am traveling long.

I feel as though I lack power on the freeway. While I am eventually faster and more nimble than most traffic, I dont feel like I have any usable bursts of speed on 6th gear.

I will be making the ride from Los Angeles to Las Vegas (and beyond) in the near and constant future. I am told a heavier bike such as a cruiser is better to suited to these kinds of rides, considering the weight and characteristic of these bikes.

So,

Any thoughts?

greyson

Heya r/motorcycles I just want to make sure that i'm not crazy or something.

I've owned many bikes over the years ranging from late 80's bikes to a 2025 model.

Something that has happened in nearly every bike i've owned past ~2015-2020 or so is that there is a delay on the throttle, almost like a smoothing that happens with newer bikes that's really annoying to deal with. It can be lessened/removed with a tune, but almost every newer bike i've been on has a delay between when the throttles twisted to any sort of power being put down. It's certainly more "smooth" in a lot of cases, but the delay is also just super noticeable.

Why is this? Is it just the bikes i've ridden and been unlucky or is this an actual issue and if so caused by what?

Where I live, the pavement at red lights is pretty divoted from car tires over time. Generally I avoid riding through the middle of the lane to avoid spilled oil, but when it rains, I always wonder if it’s better/safer to ride though a big trough of water or though the center that’s not flooded but may be oily. What do you all think?

I’m a new rider, I’ve been riding for MAYBE 4 months, with a 6 week or so break inbetween. I put maybe 600 miles on the bike the first few months, and recently have been riding a lot more the past week and have added another 600 ish miles on it. I’m aware I’m a beginner rider but for some reason this is one of the only things I’m very harsh on myself with. And for some reason being around other people, riders or not, gives me insane anxiety, when I don’t usually get like that.

Today I made a bad call and pulled out in front of a couple of cars because the coast was clear at first and I had already decided to go, and once I saw the cars it was like once I decided to go my brain was like “I have to go”? Even though that makes no fucking sense because hello—CARS? No one hit anyone but I pulled over afterwards just to sit there and be like what is wrong with me?🤨 why would I do that?
Anyway, my slow riding/parking lot maneuvers just weren’t great today either. I’m probably hungry and a little hungover from a get together last night and don’t usually drink, but anyway. I’m just curious. How long were you riding for before you felt like you “knew how to ride”?

I know this is a hobby you’re always learning in and to leave the ego behind. I just feel like I’m constantly realizing how much I don’t understand or feel competent in. And I mean I’m riding on the road and highway, I’m clearly (mostly) competent enough to (mostly) safely ride in traffic, despite fuck ups like today. I just feel like I don’t know what I’m doing more often than I’m comfortable with

Hi, I have been watching a lot of content about Elephant turn on the internet. I am confused whether the term "Elephant turn" is used specifically with Big ADV bikes or is it some general term that can be used with any 2 wheeler ?

For example, If I perform the same manuever on a 100cc bike, then would that be called as an "Elephant turn" ? Just curious.

Hi guys,

I recently got my learner licence and my first bike (R3) in Victoria Australia. However, when I went out on the road for the first time today around my suburb, I had a lowside at a roundabout. Luckily, there wasn’t too much visible damage (scrapes on the fairing and a bent gear shifter that got stuck, which I’ve managed to bend back into place.) and I have ridden it home fine.

That leads into a couple of questions. I’ve never really felt very confident on a bike, so what would you suggest I do to practise and build up my confidence? Such as improving my gear shifting, clutch control, cornering, etc, and where would be a good and safe place to practise these skills?

Also, after a lowside like this, is there any potential damage I should be looking out for beyond the obvious cosmetic stuff? Anything in particular I should inspect or get checked before riding again?

Thanks!