Motorcycle Riders?

[daddyusmaximus]

What do you folks use to air up tires on the road?

Just got back into riding, and the first thing I did was start buying crap for the bike.
I ordered a crash bar and highway pegs right off, then a co2 inflator kit to throw in the saddle bags.

 

[cbhausen]

Just got back into riding, and the first thing I did was start buying crap for the bike.
I ordered a crash bar and highway pegs right off, then a co2 inflator kit to throw in the saddle bags.

Don’t forget the trauma kit. The life you save may be your own (or that of another). Be safe out there. I began riding after a 20+ year layoff and the landscape on the roads is entirely different now. There’s no such thing as being too defensive.

 

[slavens33]

I bought this to carry with me. It was on sale for around $50. So far it works decent for topping off my tires and I can charge it from my usb port on the bike if necessary. I also carry plugs, co2 kit, and a compact bicycle hand pump... that's probably overboard but I like back up options.

Amazon product ASIN B0BWYH6C31

 

[Emerson Dambiggins]

 

[JCSR]

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[JettaKnight]

What's the deal with giant furry helmets?

Looks like those would have a terrible drag and be quite loud.



And stupid looking.

 

[printcraft]

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Gives you a clean spark

 

[t-squared]

A few proof grabs from our '23 Smokies trip...






Ran down this black Camaro....

 

[printcraft]

A few proof grabs from our '23 Smokies trip...

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Ran down this black Camaro....
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Hey if you want a get a really expensive version of the v-strom... BMW has you covered with the new GS1300...

2024 BMW R 1300 GS Review | First Look | Rider Magazine

The 2024 BMW R 1300 GS has a larger, more powerful 1300cc engine, a new chassis, 26 lb less weight, fresh styling, and new technology.

ridermagazine.com

To me, they killed the iconic look of the previous generations of the GS, I'm not a fan.
About 9HP increase and some 26lbs weight reduction... not really worth it, I'm going to be keeping my R1250.

 

[t-squared]

I don't know, even though the comments section roasted it pretty badly, I don't think it's THAT bad. I mean, aren't ALL adv bikes pretty homely/fugly/dopey looking?? I know for a fact that our Strombolis will NEVER win a beauty contest!!!!!!

 

[cbhausen]

I don't know, even though the comments section roasted it pretty badly, I don't think it's THAT bad. I mean, aren't ALL adv bikes pretty homely/fugly/dopey looking?? I know for a fact that our Strombolis will NEVER win a beauty contest!!!!!!

I like mine!

 

[printcraft]

I don't know, even though the comments section roasted it pretty badly, I don't think it's THAT bad. I mean, aren't ALL adv bikes pretty homely/fugly/dopey looking?? I know for a fact that our Strombolis will NEVER win a beauty contest!!!!!!

I guess it would be "not bad" if it was something recent and didn't just throw out decades of a very successful style.
It doesn't make me want to take the leap to that generation. I think it's getting pretty well panned by the traditionalists, which is where I fall.
You can see a current generation GS coming down the road and know what it is, this thing? "Is that a ducatiMS??, A suzuki??"

The frame and rear end just looks "cheap" and plastic, although I know it isn't. It probably is cheaper to produce.
The triple black looks the best because it hides it better than the rallys etc.

The headlight is just a travesty.
They could have kept the approach radar gadget, just moved it down and put a more GS traditional LED light above and been miles ahead in the styling.

 

[slavens33]

Hey if you want a get a really expensive version of the v-strom... BMW has you covered with the new GS1300...

2024 BMW R 1300 GS Review | First Look | Rider Magazine

The 2024 BMW R 1300 GS has a larger, more powerful 1300cc engine, a new chassis, 26 lb less weight, fresh styling, and new technology.

ridermagazine.com

To me, they killed the iconic look of the previous generations of the GS, I'm not a fan.
About 9HP increase and some 26lbs weight reduction... not really worth it, I'm going to be keeping my R1250.

I would agree... Im not a fan of the style but the adjustable ride height and the power windshield would be welcome features on my 2018 r1200gsa.

 

[foszoe]

Hey if you want a get a really expensive version of the v-strom... BMW has you covered with the new GS1300...

2024 BMW R 1300 GS Review | First Look | Rider Magazine

The 2024 BMW R 1300 GS has a larger, more powerful 1300cc engine, a new chassis, 26 lb less weight, fresh styling, and new technology.

ridermagazine.com

To me, they killed the iconic look of the previous generations of the GS, I'm not a fan.
About 9HP increase and some 26lbs weight reduction... not really worth it, I'm going to be keeping my R1250.

Bah. You wanna bike, buy a Moto Guzzi

 

[printcraft]

I would agree... Im not a fan of the style but the adjustable ride height and the power windshield would be welcome features on my 2018 r1200gsa.

I had power windshield on my LT and GT, while cool, I didn't use it that much, once I got my smooth air pocket I just left it alone.

 

[printcraft]

Bah. You wanna bike, buy a Moto Guzzi

Are they still making them?...

 

[foszoe]

Are they still making them?...

Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello Aviazione Navale 1000: price, consumption, colors

Discover Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello Aviazione Navale 1000: consult the technical data sheet, consumption, prices and available colors. Find a dealer and book an appointment

www.motoguzzi.com

 

[foszoe]

Got two in the garage. V11 and a Norge. Tempted to get a third. That one above

 

[printcraft]

Got two in the garage. V11 and a Norge. Tempted to get a third. That one above

I don't know man, a twin with cylinders sticking out at weird angles... makes me wonder about the riders...

 

[foszoe]

I don't know man, a twin with cylinders sticking out at weird angles... makes me wonder about the riders...

All I know is Moto Guzzi riders prefer perky ****.

BMW riders prefer them saggy