CBR600 is a dream that runs flawlessly, never had a single problem with them.
Honda's in general are so reliable,
2003 XR50 has been ridden so hard since bought and still starts on one or two kicks.
09' CBR125, well it was a 125 so literally no maintenance needed other than greasing up them axle's for more speed.
98' RS125GP even for a high performance 2st machine it was awesomely reliable.
I have a 07' CBR 125 and after 60k miles the gearbox is starting to show some wear. But it never had a problem, just the regular maintenance (DIY) and tyres.
>tire wear patterns = skill
eh. while ur statement isn't completely false that's still a very nobike thing to say.
Used to sell old scrubs to street riders and
they would show their buddies and say
"Look how far I can lean over"
Not everyone is interested in bikes. I get that people like them, but I prefer cars. I used to own a bike and I still prefer my cars.
These posts are the equivalent of me telling a normie that instead of spending 15k on a new fiesta they could buy a used M3 or whatever. They simply don't care.
Some guy who gets all the way to the edge crossed up is still a bit better than a kid who's too scared to really lean over and takes streetcorners at 5mph.
Also, if chicken strips aren't enough, balled up rubber out on the edges makes you look even cooler. If you have a tire like that and haven't done a trackday you are a certified madman. I have a coworker who has strips, but the tire that is worn looks like pic related. He's a madman.
>buy a bike they said
Balled up rubber on the edge doesn't show anything. Some tyre manufacturers are more prone to to rubber balling up.
If you want to have your tyre look 'cool' just ride with lower pressure than recommended. It causes the tyre to flex and heat up more on the surface and should melt the rubber and net you some real 'cool' balled up rubber.
Pic is of rear tyre after 20 miles or 15 laps with good pressure's but rear geometry off 4mm.
thats a sad one. poor girl.
fascinating to see it so close in slow motion.
Just don't crash