Here we discuss everything related to riding, maintenance and gear.
Rules:
U Turn Tips
In my country as part of the test for you fill licence you need to perform some manoeuvres one of them being a U Turn on a normal 2 lane road, usually done in a quiet housing estate.
I have been practicing but I am struggling to get it consistently, just wondering if anyone here has any tips!
A lack of gear talk around here.
Any gear that you have liked the most? Helmet, jacket, boots, or luggage?
Was it practical? Stylish?
Hillclimbing in Czechia on the T7
I had sooo much video after this trip, it's taken me forever to edit it. Anyway. Hope you like it! I had a blast making it (up until the edit process)
It's been almost 4 years with this beauty. 2006 Hornet 599
Oh hey there motorcycle friends of Lemmy!
I wanted to share this gorgeous beast and the hilarious story on me getting this bike. 4 years ago a postal truck decided to run over my parked 2005 GS500 and obliterate it 🙃 in the middle of a sunny beautiful day. It was definitely a shitty experience because I had to crawl the bike home with the damage it sustained (speedo cable ripped out, exhaust crushed, bent forks and bars). Luckily the postal service was deemed completely at fault and I got my dream bike paid for entirely by the postal service insurance.
So in a way...thanks postal service for your service in totalling my bike and buying me a new one 🫡
The three sides of Yamaha's MotoGP 2025 revolution
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28414905
Let's go Yamaha!!!
Just bought a 2012 VStrom 650A
Can't wait for my ankle to heal up so I can take this beauty for a spin.
My Ride
Greetings to everyone in the Lemme Motocycle Community. Quite new to the site, and this is my first post. My main ride is a 2000 Moto Guzzi California model with a 1100 engine. I have had it about a year and a half and bought it from a person in Markham, Ontario with just over 5000 km.. The picture is right after I bought it. Since then I have added a top box, trailer hitch and an engine guard with highway pegs. My wife and I rode our bikes to the east cost last June and they performed wonderfully. Living in the Kingston/Ottawa area.
This is a 2024 e-clutch CB650R with the old style shrouds installed, including the Black edition shroud faceplate and decals.
Installation pictures are here: https://imgur.com/a/EaSxj8I
I ordered all the parts from the diagram, but it turns out I didn't need all parts, as they're either already (re-used) on the e-clutch version, or come pre-installed on other ordered parts.
Parts needed:
| Part No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 64310-MKY-DP0ZB SHROUD SET A R. (WL) NH | Black edition faceplate with embossed CB logo. Cheaper to get this part than a faceplate and embossed decal in separate orders |
| 64410- |
Update: First Crash
Original post HERE.
Hey all, just thought I'd post an update. Sad to say it, but insurance has written my bike off as a Total Loss. The front end is mangled just enough that their inspector said frame damage was basically guaranteed around the steering column. It's a bleeding tragedy, but my bike is off to the great Hog Meet in the Sky.
As for me, I'm handling it as best I can. Ankle is healing up, and my shoulder is almost back to normal. Yippee! I'll be buying a new bike sometime this week, a 2012 VStrom with some 30K miles on it, for $2500 from a friend. As much as I wish I could keep it, this is the end of the road for my SR400.
Finally, I'd again like to remind people to wear All The Gear, All The Time. Even with everything that's happened, I got off easy because my gear saved me. Wear the gear, even if it looks silly, because it'll help save your life.
A small taste of TET Latvia - YouTube
Me and a friend went to Latvia to do the TET. I kept having to adjust my GoPro mount and ended up giving up on recording. I tried however to make a small video with the little recording I got.
Gotta say, the little TET we got to do there was awesome. I remember thinking "the route must be wrong. There's no way there's a road on that side of the T-intersectio- oh there it is". Wasn't able to record it, but gee. Prepare for mud if it's been any rain
First time here, my baby says hello!
My beloved Moto Guzzi V7 Centenario (2021, 850cc)
New to Lemmy, my baby says hello!
Moto Guzzi V7 centenario (2021, 850cc)
Self-Driving Teslas Are Fatally Striking Motorcyclists More Than Any Other Brand: New Analysis
Among motorcyclists, there is a persistent rumor that Teslas are dangerous to ride around in traffic. Whether it’s their silent electric drivetrain, extreme acceleration, or self-driving technology supposedly failing to see motorcycles, every biker seems to know someone who’s had a close call with a...
cross-posted from: https://fedia.io/m/technology@lemmy.world/t/1997571
TL;DR: Self-Driving Teslas Rear-End Motorcyclists, Killing at Least 5
Brevity is the spirit of wit, and I am just not that witty. This is a long article, here is the gist of it:
- The NHTSA’s self-driving crash data reveals that Tesla’s self-driving technology is, by far, the most dangerous for motorcyclists, with five fatal crashes that we know of.
- This issue is unique to Tesla. Other self-driving manufacturers have logged zero motorcycle fatalities with the NHTSA in the same time frame.
- The crashes are overwhelmingly Teslas rear-ending motorcyclists.
Read our full analysis as we go case-by-case and connect the heavily redacted government data to news reports and police documents.
Oh, and read our thoughts about what this means for the robotaxi launch that is slated for Austin in less than 60 days.
Well, it finally happened. I had my first crash.
Was cruising with my riding group in Virginia, when I took a curve too fast, too wide. Ended up in the hospital, with a broken ankle and badly bruised shoulder.
It could've been worse. FAR worse. Thankfully, I subscribe to ATGATT, and made it out with relatively minor injuries. If you, or anyone you know, thinks it's OK to skimp on riding gear, let this be the reminder you need to hear: it isn't, and WHEN you crash, not if, you will regret not wearing proper gear.
Stay safe on the roads, Lemmy riders.
Riding around in a nearby forest on my T7. Still snow to be found
In the name of more content on Lemmy, I present to you some riding. I apologize for the YouTube platform, I haven't found a viable PeerTube instance yet
This is why I wear a helmet!
Good thing he was wearing a helmet! #motosky #motorcycles #motos #bikers #funny #notfunny
My little tourer
I got this FZ6 as my first bike 2022, and at that point I thought I'd swap it out for a different bike within a year.
A pair of heated grips, a windshield, a top box, an upgraded seat, and more than 10000 km later I don't see myself getting rid of this anytime soon...