hi just looking for some advice

I’ve started going out with my dad on his bike, it’s a racing bike so quite uncomfortable anyway but I’m wondering if that’s partly due to my positioning

It’s mostly my heels, I’m unsure whether they should be pointed down? That’s what I’ve been doing but by the time the ride’s finished I have insane pins and needles. Whether this is right or wrong I know it should only ever be the balls of my feet on the pegs and never my heels. But I just assumed they should be down as I ride horses and that’s what you do there too hahaha

he also told me to stay upright when we go around corners, so basically my hips and legs follow the bike but my upper half stays upright whilst he leans with the bike. I’ve been doing this and he says it’s perfect and like I’m not even there around corners, but I’ve only ever seen online that this is incorrect and I’m supposed to lean with him to not disturb his or the bike’s balance? But equally I feel this is probably to the preference of the one in control of the bike but advice is appreciated regardless

hi just looking for some advice

I’ve started going out with my dad on his bike, it’s a racing bike so quite uncomfortable anyway but I’m wondering if that’s partly due to my positioning

It’s mostly my heels, I’m unsure whether they should be pointed down? That’s what I’ve been doing but by the time the ride’s finished I have insane pins and needles. Whether this is right or wrong I know it should only ever be the balls of my feet on the pegs and never my heels. But I just assumed they should be down as I ride horses and that’s what you do there too hahaha

he also told me to stay upright when we go around corners, so basically my hips and legs follow the bike but my upper half stays upright whilst he leans with the bike. I’ve been doing this and he says it’s perfect and like I’m not even there around corners, but I’ve only ever seen online that this is incorrect and I’m supposed to lean with him to not disturb his or the bike’s balance? But equally I feel this is probably to the preference of the one in control of the bike but advice is appreciated regardless

Hi all,

TL:DR - Cardo - better to stick with cheap Bluetooth music players, or upgrade for 250€ or more.

Basically, I've seen everyone online raving about Cardo especially now they've added their mesh feature allowing you to talk to randoms on the road.

However, Cardo is very expensive compared to the 40€ Bluetooth music player I bought for my helmet which just... Works. Not well, sometimes, and the audio isn't the best, but frankly with the background noise of a motorcycle...

Do you recommend Cardo? Which version? An individual Bluetooth music player, or a version that allows you to connect with others? I don't currently ride with others regularly, but in case I join a group in the future, is it worth the more expensive model, or sticking cheap until I need it?

Thanks,

Thor

Hi,

Im 178cm 70kg and Im trying to get into riding as a beginner.

Some of my choices were CB125R, YZF 125R and GSXR125.

I wanted to ask if these bikes are too small for me or if there is a better choice.

Thanks!

Soon I'll be replacing the front forks of my 1998 Honda NT650 motorbike. The weird thing to me is that nor the service manual, nor any of the resources that I find online mention using locktite on things like the bolts that clamp the axle in place or the bolts holding the fork legs itself on the top side. It feels like it'd be a very nice extra layer of safety to have. Can I (or maybe even should I) use locktite as an extra safety? Or do I just torque them down and trust the manual?

Hi,

I recently got myself a Triumph T100 Bonneville 2021 (September 2025) and was unlucky enough to tear my ACL later the same day I collected the bike (not a bike accident, bike is fine). Since then I’ve hardly ridden it and it’s been sat in the garage. I’ve recently been out a couple of times on it now my knee is better but I’m finding I just don’t enjoy riding it as much as I thought I would. I’m used to my last bike which was a Tiger which had a bit more in the way of wind deflection and a more sporty feel (as well as decent luggage). The Bonneville I very much feel I am buffeted about and exposed. The power output lacks too in comparison.

Ultimately, I’m not sure what to do as I still have £6300 left on the finance (settlement). Do I try to sell and start again with something else or stick it out and pay down more of the finance?

I’m quite a short rider (29 inch inseam) so a seat of 780-800mm is the sweet spot - any suggestions welcome

Thanks in advance

Is there any place in Gujranwala where I can buy a proper full, waterproof two piece motorcycle kit?

looking for a motorbike which has Indian chief vintage like fenders (large skirted and "wavy"). Is it an Indian only thing? In case is there an aftermarket for custom fairings?

Looking into buying a Noco jumpstarter/powerbank and want to make sure this is more than enough to jumpstart my 390CC motorbike and possibly superbikes with 1000+CC engine dispplacements.

If this is more than enough, why are there jumpstarters out there with 1250A+??

I own a Supermeteor interstellar green.

I want to buy a good helmet, which would complement my bike and my olive green uniform.

Please suggest some.

Hey guys,

I need your suggestions for selecting my daily commute and occasional weekend rides.

My requirements: I’m a 6’1” about 110kgs. This is the reason I’m kind of looking for a big bike feel . The suspension have to be good, good pillion comfort ,decent mileage, decently affordable service costs.

These are the bikes I’ve test ridden or in consideration:

Meteor 350 - The best comfortable bike I’ve ridden. Really like the seating posture. The only con is the suspension. Don’t know whether it will be good for my already lower back pain.

Himalayan 450 - Suits best for my height and weight. The only problem for me is it is an overkill for a daily riding or one bike garage(if you feel different let me know).

Suzuki V storm 250: Not yet done the test ride but looking forward to. Heard really good things about it.

Kawasaki Versys 300X - I couldn’t able to find a bike to test ride where I live. I know this is a very outdated bike. But I don’t mind the no non sense kind of vibe. Only con is slightly expensive and tubed tires.

RE interceptor 650 : really love this bike. Look and feel everything. But the same concern as the Himmy - is it overkill for one bike garage?

My budget is up to 5-5.5 lacs. Please let me know what you guys think and also feel free to give any other suggestions.

Hi all.

I have a 2005 honda hornet, completely original. I would love to change the exhaust for something more sexy sounding.

I am a bit worried about spending 3-400€ on a slip on, as I'm worried it won't really change the sound that much for the price and full exhaust is over a grand.

How does one go about figuring what one to buy, so many choices, so many sounds, how to know the sound for a particular bike.

Ice seen that mivv, Leo Vince and akrapovic seem to be top choices.

Hi everyone, I am fairly new to riding and I have a 100mile ride planned in the next few months to see some family, I was wondering if any experienced riders could tell me some tips on maintaining myself through the ride, I have a stop planned for refreshments and to refuel if needed but other than that I wondered if there is anything else I could do to maker sure I don't fatigue or reduce pain in any places (I can expect some pain with long time in one position)

Thank you very much, any and all advice will be used

Many of us would have experienced the Joy of Riding a Motorbike.However little do we know how much eternally powerful a bike ride is.

Sadhguru, views riding a Motorbike not just as a hobby, but as a moving meditation and a way to demand absolute human attention.

He says,Two wheels "will not allow you to be inattentive even for a moment," arguing that this requires mental keenness which is the key to experiencing profoundness in life.

Instead of Experiencing rushing adrenaline during a Motorbike Ride, he says to experience a profound sense of inner calmness and stillness during the ride.

He further goes on to say that four wheels (Read Riding Four Wheelers) are for the comfort of life, but two wheels(Read Riding Two wheelers) are for the love of life.

Sadhguru himself has undertaken long distance motorcycle rides to campaign for global ecological preservation including Save Soil Journey in 2022, covering an epic 30,000 km across 3 continents through a lot of rough terrains in many countries in 100 days, traveling from London to India to advocate for soil regeneration policies.

Another Noteworthy Motorbike Ride Undertaken by Sadhguru was a 9,300 km journey across India in 2017 to raise awareness about the depletion of the country's rivers(Rally for Rivers).

I'm about to start working and was planning to buy my first motorcycle. The thing is, I've never owned a bike before. Ever since my school and college days, I've been fascinated by motorcycles. Seeing friends ride their bikes, going on trips with them, and watching countless bike reviews and touring videos on YouTube made me dream of owning one someday. I always thought that once I started earning my own money, I'd finally buy a bike that I truly liked.

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For the past few months, I've been researching different motorcycles and was genuinely excited about making that dream a reality.

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However, I recently came across news about higher ethanol fuel blends (E22, E27, E30, etc.) and it has made me second-guess my decision. Most motorcycles currently available in India are only advertised as E20-compatible. If higher ethanol blends become common in the future, will buying a bike today be a poor long-term investment?

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I tend to keep vehicles for a long time rather than changing them frequently, so long-term reliability and durability matter a lot to me. I'm worried that a bike bought today might face accelerated wear, fuel system issues, or reduced compatibility if fuel standards continue moving toward higher ethanol percentages.

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My questions are:

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1.Should I buy a motorcycle now or wait?

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2.How long do you think E20-compatible motorcycles will remain practical?

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3.When can we realistically expect manufacturers to launch more flex-fuel or higher-ethanol-compatible bikes?

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4.If you were planning to keep a bike for 10+ years, what would you o in my situation?

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I'd really appreciate opinions from engineers, mechanics, long-term owners, or anyone knowledgeable about fuel systems and ethanol compatibility.

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Am I overthinking this, or is this a valid concern before making my first motorcycle purchase?

I'm about to start working and was planning to buy my first motorcycle. The thing is, I've never owned a bike before. Ever since my school and college days, I've been fascinated by motorcycles. Seeing friends ride their bikes, going on trips with them, and watching countless bike reviews and touring videos on YouTube made me dream of owning one someday. I always thought that once I started earning my own money, I'd finally buy a bike that I truly liked.

​

For the past few months, I've been researching different motorcycles and was genuinely excited about making that dream a reality.

​

However, I recently came across news about higher ethanol fuel blends (E22, E27, E30, etc.) and it has made me second-guess my decision. Most motorcycles currently available in India are only advertised as E20-compatible. If higher ethanol blends become common in the future, will buying a bike today be a poor long-term investment?

​

I tend to keep vehicles for a long time rather than changing them frequently, so long-term reliability and durability matter a lot to me. I'm worried that a bike bought today might face accelerated wear, fuel system issues, or reduced compatibility if fuel standards continue moving toward higher ethanol percentages.

​

My questions are:

​

1.Should I buy a motorcycle now or wait?

​

2.How long do you think E20-compatible motorcycles will remain practical?

​

3.When can we realistically expect manufacturers to launch more flex-fuel or higher-ethanol-compatible bikes?

​

4.If you were planning to keep a bike for 10+ years, what would you do in my situation?

​

I'd really appreciate opinions from engineers, mechanics, long-term owners, or anyone knowledgeable about fuel systems and ethanol compatibility.

​

Am I overthinking this, or is this a valid concern before making my first motorcycle purchase?

40 and something guy, 184cm, 100kg fit. I'm doing 6km commute oneway everyday to office and around 12km oneway 3 times a week to gym. Small town, 50-100km/h roads. Some days I ride on longer way to the gym so my actual way is around 20km to gym and some coffe trips 1-2 hours long if i have time. Almost every weekend I do 2-3 hours trips and I did 4 times last year 3 days long trips, around 5-6 hours per day. I had CB650R for 3 monts last year but it was way to small, I tried versys650 and tracer9 but I can't imagine those for 5 min rides. Versys is the same engine as vulcan, so not enough power for two when I try to take over a car, over 100km/h. Tracer is better but is nervous and a little bit to buzzy. I have vulcan s now for about a year and it'd perfect for everyday use, but I want something for more touring, because now 3 of my friends got licence and we will go to longer trips more often.

I was looking for 900xr, tiger sport 800 and ninja1000sx. Didn't try yet any of them and for now I even don't have a chance. I tried 900gs but for very few km.... it felt big for commute. I heard that tiger has bad windshield. I didn't hear anything bad about ninja, but I think thats to much of a bike. Those are just personal experiences and what I read...

Which do you think is the most versatile, one for all bike from the above? What am I missing, what should I consider about those bikes, that I probably don't know.

Looking to buy new bike. Have a hamachi scooter and selling it now. I was looking at peda pro xt 300rr. If I buy it, it will be new from peda. But what are your experiences with that bike? I just want a bike that dont jave problems if i take good care of him. What would you suggest me?

Olá pessoal, preciso de um conselho rápido. Estou em dúvida entre duas motos anunciadas pelo mesmo preço: uma Kawasaki Z400 usada de 2022 e uma Bajaj Dominar 400 de 2025.

O principal problema é o seguinte: duas vezes por semana, preciso percorrer 25 km com minha esposa na garupa.

Qual delas se adapta melhor a um passageiro nessa rotina? A confiabilidade e o desempenho japoneses da Z400 compensam o banco traseiro menor, ou o design touring da Dominar 400 oferece mais conforto para o passageiro?

So I’m considering buying a Heritage Softail for more relaxed riding across the Cotswolds and possibly further afield.

Has anyone here got any helpful opinions on this? Am I mad to think it will be an enjoyable lug across the countryside?

For context, I’ve ridden all sorts of bikes in my almost 40 years of riding, from 100cc two strokes to full on hyper bikes, sports bikes, naked street bikes and ‘tall rounders’, with only one Sportster for reference.

In this humidity and high temperature, two-wheeler drivers (even me) get sweaty the moment we ride between 11am to 6pm. Especially the rapido drivers, swiggy, zomato, blinkit drivers. They stay outside in these summers for almost the entire day. It causes dehydration and leads to dizziness often. Ik that few people introduced AC helmets and stuff but why did it fail? I wanna research about it for my startup, it would be so helpful if you can share your insights.

I was thinking to get a 125 as an starter, cause I had a 50cc when I was young, and I know the basics, so the thing is, I asked CHATGPT for 125 better 2t or 4t, and he said 4t is better control, for wheelies the same, and more fuel efficient, also better stability at high speeds, but on the other hand, he said the 2t were lighter, kicker, and with a aggressive throttle control, but faster, and I don't know what to pick, it's gonna be a second hand on Spain, so if you have some recommendations, everything would be appreciated, my max budget is 2k, and I'm looking for an enduro, maybe if possible that it could be converted to supermotard.

I can really find the answer im looking for, therefore im going to ask it on here.

How much is a full motorbike licence compared to a car licence. Is it cheaper ? Is it more efficient?

Edit: forgot to mention im english so in pounds sterling