What's up yall,

I've been riding for about a year now, on an MT-09SP. Over time i've been learning the kind of rider I am, and I find myself wanting to go for longer, slower paced cruises for a few hours at a time to take in some nice views. My bike is not only very uncomfortable for such long rides, but I never even find myself using its power without going way too fast for my kind of riding.

I've been looking to get a new, more touring capable bike, but I'm not sure if true tourers (GoldWing, etc.) are for me. I've had some friends tell me about Adventure bikes, like the Suzuki V-Strom and other riders tell me about bikes like the Indian Super Chief, and other cruisers.

TLDR; What kinds of bikes would you recommend for comfortable multi-hour/full day riding, without going all the way for something like a Gold Wing.

Thanks brothers!!!!

1987 Suzuki Calvacade, ran well previously — older owner, upper-middle class, got frustrated trying to rebuild those quad carbs, and just wants it out of his garage.

I’ve got tools, garage, and have rehabbed about 6 old CB w quad carbs. This seems like a decent price.

But, there are a lot of old CBs, around, this might be more challenging (although he already bought the carb kits).

Just a friendly reminder that touring bikes are meant to last forever... If we keep them up.
When was your last oil change? Clean your chain recently? When was your last spline lube, for the shaft drives? Gear oil, for you dry clutch guys? Checked your brake pads recently? Condition of your brake fluid? How much play is in your clutch line? Check the wear bar on your tires recently? Pressure?

Here's a thread to share your short weekly rides. From your grocery getting tour to your casual roll to a local park. The stuff that might not be worth a full post, but certainly involved some tire time.

Here's a thread to share your short weekly rides. From your grocery getting tour to your casual roll to a local park. The stuff that might not be worth a full post, but certainly involved some tire time.

If you're looking for a riding buddy, or maybe you're looking to meet up with someone you "know" at a rally, or you're just looking for a special someone to trade ~~dick~~ bike pics with, here's the thread.

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Just, for safety's sake, let's keep our first meetings in public places and follow basic steps like making sure someone knows where you're going. Most of you guys are normal, but some of us are kinda creeps.

Here's a thread to share your short weekly rides. From your grocery getting tour to your casual roll to a local park. The stuff that might not be worth a full post, but certainly involved some tire time.

Plan to step away. The sub has potential, and breathing a little life was easy when I first tried. But, I have less desire to put in the effort than I anticipated. Shame to let it die completely, though (even as spez puts in the effort to kill reddit).

Just a friendly reminder that touring bikes are meant to last forever... If we keep them up.
When was your last oil change? Clean your chain recently? When was your last spline lube, for the shaft drives? Gear oil, for you dry clutch guys? Checked your brake pads recently? Condition of your brake fluid? How much play is in your clutch line? Check the wear bar on your tires recently? Pressure?

If you're looking for a riding buddy, or maybe you're looking to meet up with someone you "know" at a rally, or you're just looking for a special someone to trade ~~dick~~ bike pics with, here's the thread.

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Just, for safety's sake, let's keep our first meetings in public places and follow basic steps like making sure someone knows where you're going. Most of you guys are normal, but some of us are kinda creeps.

Just a friendly reminder that touring bikes are meant to last forever... If we keep them up.
When was your last oil change? Clean your chain recently? When was your last spline lube, for the shaft drives? Gear oil, for you dry clutch guys? Checked your brake pads recently? Condition of your brake fluid? How much play is in your clutch line? Check the wear bar on your tires recently? Pressure?

I just got the full suspension upgrade on my 2013 F6B from Traxxion dynamics. What a difference! Its like a new bike. Smooths out the ride and just sets it into those sweepers......a blast to ride.

Here's a thread to share your short weekly rides. From your grocery getting tour to your casual roll to a local park. The stuff that might not be worth a full post, but certainly involved some tire time.

Here's a thread to share your short weekly rides. From your grocery getting tour to your casual roll to a local park. The stuff that might not be worth a full post, but certainly involved some tire time.

Here's a thread to share your short weekly rides. From your grocery getting tour to your casual roll to a local park. The stuff that might not be worth a full post, but certainly involved some tire time.

I am seeking advice for replacement carburetors. My bike is a 1986 Suzuki Cavalcade 1400cc V4. The bike came equipped with 4 Mikuni BDS33SS carbs. They are down-draft and configured in a square to feed the V4.

Any recommendations? All advice is appreciated.

I have a 1986 Suzuki Cavalcade with 29k miles. I ride all seasons, all weather. I recently finished a carb rebuild that took months to find the appropriate parts for the carbs (Mikuni BDS33SS). The bike still doesn't run great, well enough but not great. Lots of backfire and popping while choked to warm up and hesitation around 3k rpm until the engine is good and hot. I replaced all gaskets and seals, new jets, checked for play in the slide, and cleaned and lubed all moving parts. The airbox and intake plenums are fully seated. New fuel lines and filter from the pump to the carb group. Currently running a stock paper filter but considering a modified foam filter because an off-the-shelf doesn't exist.

These carbs are a pain to find parts for, Mikuni doesn't even list them on their parts website.

How difficult is it to replaced the stock carbs with something more modern or even convert to a simple fuel injection setup?

Any advice is appreciated and requests for info will be replied to.

Just a friendly reminder that touring bikes are meant to last forever... If we keep them up.
When was your last oil change? Clean your chain recently? When was your last spline lube, for the shaft drives? Gear oil, for you dry clutch guys? Checked your brake pads recently? Condition of your brake fluid? How much play is in your clutch line? Check the wear bar on your tires recently? Pressure?

Hi all, I will be renting a bmw which will come with a bmw Garmin satnav (I assume the v6). What's the easiest way to load GPX files that I've downloaded from a website? I will have a laptop handy but ideally prefer not to have to fiddle with software and cables. Is there any way to send the files via Bluetooth from my phone? Cheers

Here's a thread to share your short weekly rides. From your grocery getting tour to your casual roll to a local park. The stuff that might not be worth a full post, but certainly involved some tire time.

Looking for any recommendations (routes, nice towns, tips) for a tour in southern Spain. Aiming for a week in summer, solo, cheers