Bikers of Facepunch - General

Amazing ducati factory documentary. All 45 minutes of it in 720p HD. A must see for any ducati fans! [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBZr4lpw4E0[/media] Ducatis... Such bikes [img]http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-allears.gif[/img] Some day i'll have one, for sure. [editline]14th January 2012[/editline] More about the multistrada, still really interesting. Cool bike.

[QUOTE=DarkWolf2;34198877]On that note: [img_thumb]http://www.maxmoto.co.uk/images/39%20Gilera%20DNA%2050.jpg[/img_thumb] (Click to enlarge) Gilera DNA. Looking to buy in near future. It's something different, and riding style seems more comfortable with my 1,90m+ length. Yes/No?[/QUOTE] Nice Scooter/Bike hybrid. I'd get one. Are you getting the 50cc, the 125cc, or the 250cc?

[QUOTE=OogalaBoogal;34233747]Nice Scooter/Bike hybrid. I'd get one. Are you getting the 50cc, the 125cc, or the 250cc?[/QUOTE] 50CC.

[QUOTE=DarkWolf2;34237778]50CC.[/QUOTE] 50cc sounds like a party, from what I read. Take the restricter out for extra fun!

my grandfather and i picked up a 1981 honda cm400e 6k miles on it, that is less than i rode last year. dont have any pics of it but look just like this but no stickers, it is in perfect condition, been replacing all the rubber, [img]http://www.streetbikerider.us/Pics10/honda-cm400-81-515062.jpg[/img]

[QUOTE=OogalaBoogal;34240233]50cc sounds like a party, from what I read. Take the restricter out for extra fun![/QUOTE] Sounds cool. I'm only gonna take a minor restrictor out as there tends to be massive problems in the long run if you pull out everything due to increased wear and tear. [editline]16th January 2012[/editline] Also, where did you read that? I wanna know MORE about people's opinion of this bike.

[QUOTE=DarkWolf2;34241354]Sounds cool. I'm only gonna take a minor restrictor out as there tends to be massive problems in the long run if you pull out everything due to increased wear and tear. [editline]16th January 2012[/editline] Also, where did you read that? I wanna know MORE about people's opinion of this bike.[/QUOTE] It's my opinion. I have a softspot in my heart for 50cc 2 strokes, and the bike looks modifiable enough.

Looks like a great getaround bike. I wonder what capabilities does it have?

Went for a cruise today with a couple of mates that are new to riding (got their bike licenses only recently) and the clutch cable on my Across broke :( I got to ride my mates VTR250 so I could go home and get my car and trailer. I much prefer the 250 V-twin over the Across' 250 I4.

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBcElblaQ3M[/media] Looks quite fun

I'd kill to get a bike by my family says I can never have one while I live at home :(

[QUOTE=En-Guage V2;34255708][B]I'd kill to get a bike[/B] by my family says I can never have one while I live at home :([/QUOTE] Kill your family.

[QUOTE=En-Guage V2;34255708]I'd kill to get a bike by my family says I can never have one while I live at home :([/QUOTE] My mom said the same thing until she tried my friend's Virago 250.

Mom said I should not get a bike cause if I crash my head will crack like an egg. My dad says I should take my bike to rural areas so I can use it without wearing a helmet.

[QUOTE=Dutchlike;34255704][media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBcElblaQ3M[/media] Looks quite fun[/QUOTE] Hmmm deliciously fun. Gotta learn some roadsense first though. My (only) previous experience is a 3 year stint with a 35KP/H Tomos scooter that only drove on bicycle paths/lanes.

By the way, now that it's winter, do you guys drive any two wheeled thingies? I gallop with my loyal 50cc scooter, which is actually pretty fun. It's so slippery it feels like even it has 200 whp! Here's a video of my friend driving it last winter: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWS57FM2Ga8[/media] [img]http://www.1337upload.net/files/mummolumessa.jpg[/img] Even though it's slow, it's bloody marvelous when taking it around a bend in a huuuuuge drift!

[QUOTE=DarkWolf2;34258257]Hmmm deliciously fun. Gotta learn some roadsense first though. My (only) previous experience is a 3 year stint with a 35KP/H Tomos scooter that only drove on bicycle paths/lanes.[/QUOTE] I went from a Solex to a Kreidler and it wasn't that much of a difference.

[QUOTE=DontDoShit;34178396][img]http://i.imgur.com/NMZOW.jpg[/img] my new scooter.[/QUOTE] Now with new battery so everything works in it now! :D [img]http://i.imgur.com/86ylM.jpg[/img]

I have a 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan 800, though I have to get a new air filter housing because I stupidly broke the bolt holding the cover to the housing off. Going to be my main form of transportation during this winter and continuously until i get a car which I doubt seriously.

Turns out the clutch cable didn't break; it was the linkage between the cable and the actuation lever instead :/ [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/qbm3j.jpg[/IMG] Behind the sprocket cover was in dire need of a cleaning, too [IMG_thumb]http://i.imgur.com/kmVWF.jpg[/IMG_thumb]

Wow, that thing really needed the cleaning.

[QUOTE=Ailerssi;34258272]By the way, now that it's winter, do you guys drive any two wheeled thingies? I gallop with my loyal 50cc scooter, which is actually pretty fun. It's so slippery it feels like even it has 200 whp! Here's a video of my friend driving it last winter: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWS57FM2Ga8[/media] Even though it's slow, it's bloody marvelous when taking it around a bend in a huuuuuge drift![/QUOTE] My pitbike<3 . Got it off a friend for 350€, nearly brand new. Best 350€ i've ever spent! [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/15344980/besukarhu3.jpg[/img][img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/15344980/knnykklaatu.jpg[/img] Got no winter pics / vids sadly. Haven't gotten ice tyres yet, so it's pretty much impossible to accelerate in a straight line :v: Still a blast.

Replaced the broken linkage on my street bike. This one will probably last twice as long as the OEM one, but I still want to remake it already with something a bit beefier. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/XxvMj.jpg[/IMG] I also got a letter today saying my TT250 has been found :D Going to call up tomorrow and find out what I need to do to get it out of the impoundment place.

Alright bikers, I hope you can help me out on this one. I was planning on buying the Gilera DNA. But afterwards I stumbled upon the Aprilia RS 50 which I'd slightly prefer in the looks class. However, it's a manual, which I've never driven before. The problem herein lies that I've never driven on the open road before, only on cycle paths. The Netherlands is very flat so you can find seperate cycle lanes next to the sidewalk anywhere that's remotely populated. It's also been a few years since I passed my exams, and due to not having to use almost any of that information, I now have basically next to no road sense and in need of a brush-up on the theoretics (which I'm already working on). Now my question is: Would it be better to go for the Gilera so that I don't have to fumble with gear changes and can fully focus on the road? Or isn't it that big of a deal? My biggest concern is that I can get confused or spooked at tricky traffic situations, like weird intersections, if I'm not experienced enough.

While the Gilera seems more agile. I test drove the Aprilia before and its great.

[QUOTE=adam1172;34288891]While the Gilera seems more agile. I test drove the Aprilia before and its great.[/QUOTE] I've also never driven a manuel before. Forgot to mention that...

[QUOTE=DarkWolf2;34288954]I've also never driven a manuel before. Forgot to mention that...[/QUOTE] That's a problem. its hard for first timers to use a manual on a bike imo. But once you know the basics its bloody easy.

Bah, you learn it well in a couple of days, then it becomes really natural.

First thing in order is a testdrive then. If I can focus on both switching gears and not exploding in a ball of fire, then I may choose the RS 50. Safety first!

I found it infinitely easier to ride a motorcycle opposed to a manual car for the simple reason that my left hand is a lot more dextrous than my left foot/leg. You get used to both, but it's much easier to modulate a clutch with your hand at the beginning.