Let's See Your Motorcycles!

Reviews seem decent. Not sure I need it? Will it last?

 

DIWhy bead breaker. Going to tape the spokes and try my luck with tubeless.

 

What tape were you looking to try? Just the other day I was reading up on some 3M 4412N and read that some have had success using it for the same purpose. No idea how long it would last though. Probably replace it with every tire change? I have the KTM tubeless on my Super Adventure and was pondering what I might be able to use if/when their rubber gasket version becomes unreliable. They have a 4411N that's a little thinner, and less expensive.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b40068325/

 

4412 is what I bought. I did a bunch of “research” and some are getting years out of the tape if applied properly. I paid $90 CAD for 18yards, which is enough for many wheels. Incase its a fail, Sounds like a can of “fix a flat” is all that is needed for removal. Spray it in, let it sit a bit and then pull the tire. Tape turns gooey and comes off. I hope…

 

I like the sound of that! Except maybe the thought of cleaning up the fix-a-flat, but it still might be worth it.

 

Tape removal is my biggest concern but will cross that road when I get there. Not sure the benefits outweigh the costs for going tubeless but what I know for sure is that installing the tube is the worst part of tire changes.

 

I don’t think any dirt specific dirtbike has ever come with ABS. As for large enduro bikes, adventure bikes (both large and small), or touring bikes with ABS, then that all comes down to personal preference. I pretty much exclusively ride offroad on my ktm 990A, so i removed the entire ABS system from the bike.

 

Pretty quiet here… weather has been shite but we need the rain.

Received my Carpuride w702 with a cracked screen, new one on its way no questions asked. nice to see a company trying to do the right thing.

tubeless conversion with 3m 4412N tape is holding air for a month and 400km (fingers crossed) Did 2 wraps of tape and had the tires installed at a shop with a machine for fear of tearing the tape with tire irons.

 

Just picked up a Yamaha TW200. I need a vehicle that can take me deeper into the wilderness than the Tundra can go for hunting. Fun little bike to cruise around town and a lot of fun bumping up some steep dirt roads!

I can't leave anything alone...or stock, so it got some upgrades. LED turn signals, LED taillight, Diode Dynamics SS2's, LED Headlight, big foot pegs, Acerbis hand guards, skid plate and a rear rack. Should be ready to pack out some meat!

 

Not sure if this would be the right thread, but I do enjoy motorcycles and recently started dipping my toe into making videos, albeit at a very basic level. Please do feel free to point me to a more appropriate thread if one already exists. (I did try to search.)

 

The summer scoot

 

I am picking this up tomorrow.

 

Very nice! Man I wish that I liked the forward controls of a cruiser. Such an iconic look. That's a Suzuki, right?

 

Yes, Suzuki Boulevard C90T BOSS.
1500cc
I have a KLR650 also, so it will probably take a bit to get used to the different riding position.

 

It freaks my brain out to lean with my feet that far forward. I wound up getting rid of my first bike and thinking bikes just weren't for me because of it. The itch persisted and I finally tried the mid controls of an ADV bike and found that the freak out about leaning wasn't there. The cruiser was super comfy, but I hated any curve in the road on it.

You're gonna love the bigger twin on the highways! Let us know how it goes for you.

 

Picked the Boulevard up today.
I think it will be fun to have both.
Just riding the Blvd today for a little bit today and getting used to it, I got back on the KLR and that felt really weird.
I think I will enjoy both.
The Blvd is a huge bike, but on the photos the KLR looks bigger due to the seat height and larger wheels.

 

You'll definitely enjoy both. Two different tools for two different jobs. Both will work well for their intended purposes. Happy for you to have the space for two bikes!

 

Just barely have enough space

 

TWSS

 

Here's my Yamaha FJR1300...the Geriatric Rocket. I love this bike. Fast enough, comfortable, and I love the looks. Took these pics myself for a forum calendar a couple years ago. Some cosmetic changes since then, but basically still the same.

 

2010 CVO Street Glide.

 

Added a Goldwing to the stable
(Yes, I am getting old )