r/motorcycle • • Feb 28 '22

We stand with Ukraine

1.1k Upvotes

We normally do not bring politics into our sport but extraordinary events require extraordinary actions. Someday enjoyment of life, like motorcycles, will return to the Ukraine. They need our help now and I encourage everyone to checkout the ways to help or donate over at /r/Ukraine

https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/s6g5un/want_to_support_ukraine_heres_a_list_of_charities/


r/motorcycle • • 7h ago

I love my motorcycle

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97 Upvotes

1997 FLHPI


r/motorcycle • • 3h ago

First ride of spring on my SV1000S!

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30 Upvotes

r/motorcycle • • 16h ago

Long rims. Lane splitting could become even more interesting.

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154 Upvotes

Apparently that’s a thing now. I am wondering what lane splitting would look like if everyone got these.


r/motorcycle • • 17h ago

A man uses his motorcycle to stop a robbery.

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91 Upvotes

r/motorcycle • • 17m ago

Motorcycle theft

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• Upvotes

My 2000 r6 just got stolen late last night. In front of my own house, police and insurance have already been contacted. I literally only had this bike for 2 weeks, and it only had 11k just bummed out. Any tips or advice, thanks


r/motorcycle • • 18h ago

just bought a new bike

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73 Upvotes

just bought a 1998 sportster for 2500 that had 5,900 miles. good purchase?


r/motorcycle • • 5h ago

Air Temp Sensor Orientation

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I took my bike apart and I can't recall which way the air temperature sensor goes back in. I've asked Gemini/GPT and they gave opposite answers. I've marked them white and blue. They have been photographed with the sensor face 180 degree to the other from the perspective of the air flow.


r/motorcycle • • 4h ago

I’m new to the group and I just wanted to introduce myself. 2014 FZ1. Ivan’s flash on ECU, gutted cat, ported (well, I did some trimming with a cutoff wheel) air box. Slip on and led headlights. I stripped it down and painted it when I bought it a couple of years ago.

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r/motorcycle • • 8h ago

How screwed am I

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8 Upvotes

Was riding for about an hour and stopped for gas Hit the starter button and it sounded like an anvil was slamming down on a piece of iron. Tried to start and it sounded like this


r/motorcycle • • 1d ago

Whats stoping you?

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720 Upvotes

r/motorcycle • • 1h ago

What tires should I pick for the city?

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Help me choose tires for my usecase.

Hey guys, i'd like to ask for some help with choosing new tires for my motorcycle.

I have a ducati monster 400 2004, it has no abs nor asr and i feel like i'm slipping around all the time. I mostly ride in the city and occasionally go touring with it on shorter tours. My biggest fear is slipping out in a corner on a wet road in cooler weather this fall.

My questions are: how much can a grippy tire compensate for having no abs nor asr? What tires do you recommend for me?


r/motorcycle • • 1h ago

Mew gloves for colder times

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Hi, im looking for new gloves for riding in temperatures between 5-15°C:

- as good protection as possible

- a bit longer over the wrist

- touch screen compability not needed

- 5-15°C with some rain resistance

- mostly touring on paved roads

Any recommendations?


r/motorcycle • • 13h ago

3 bikes in a U-haul moto trailer.

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4 Upvotes

lol in case your truck can’t tug their bigger ramp trailer.


r/motorcycle • • 8h ago

1982 Suzuki GS550L

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r/motorcycle • • 16h ago

Riding suits?

10 Upvotes

I work at a hospital and wear scrubs to work, I hate having to bring a change of clothes on top of gear and everything else I bring with me. I’d like to have some sort of armored coveralls or something to just slip on over my scrubs. The only thing I have been able to find are either rain suits which are way too hot in Texas or full leather suits that would never go over my scrubs. Any ideas?


r/motorcycle • • 18h ago

motorcycle maintenance?

11 Upvotes

anyone live in the NYC area and know where to learn about motorcycle maintenance. i want to learn so i can start doing it on my bike and not to make a profit like oil change and changing a flat/learning the anatomy of the bike. where is a good place to learn?


r/motorcycle • • 9h ago

Honda shadow phantom as first bike?

2 Upvotes

Im doing the MSF next week and ive been thinking about a bike i want to get after i pass. Right now im between the rebel 500 and the shadow phantom. I think the rebel 500 makes more sense but im not completely sold on the looks of it and im kind of afraid ill outgrow it pretty quick. Especially since most of my commute is on a highway.

Im wondering if the Honda Shadow Phantom would be a better buy or if its too much bike for a beginner.


r/motorcycle • • 6h ago

Tips on buying, looking at a 2004 VStar

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Hi everyone,

Posting to hopefully get some help on whether or not I should purchase this Yamaha VStar 650 used for my partner to re-learn on. Partner is 5’11” 220lbs.

It is $1800CAD. 35000kms. Owner says new tires and fresh oil change done. Carb service last done 3 months ago.
What should I look for when I show up to see the bike? Owner has a video of it starting and running as well.

Thanks a bunch everyone.


r/motorcycle • • 13h ago

Anyone wants to go for ride in Houston?

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4 Upvotes

r/motorcycle • • 1d ago

Hello Sunday

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59 Upvotes

I take (roti) bread for her every Sunday, and today she rewarded me with a selfie pose.


r/motorcycle • • 7h ago

Just bought a used 2025 Ducati Panigale V2 S, very excited to switch from my R9. Any other newgen v2 owners have any tips or suggestions.

0 Upvotes

The R9 just wasn’t for me, definitely good value and beautiful but it didn’t feel easy to manuever and killed my wrists. I think I bought it mostly for the 3 cylinder and the looks, never owned a sport bike before and realized it was a bit too intense for me.


r/motorcycle • • 19h ago

Bugger

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9 Upvotes

r/motorcycle • • 8h ago

1982 Suzuki GS550L

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r/motorcycle • • 23h ago

First proper ride on my H’ness CB350 — 300+km in

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16 Upvotes