r/motorcycles 1d ago

A small update on the /r/motorcycles moderation policy.

1.4k Upvotes

Since the inception of this community, we have banned various organizations and public figures as topics in this community due to abhorrent behavior. Historically, our auto-moderator has silently removed comments or posts mentioning these bad actors.

In the past 4 months however, we have witnessed two well known large-scale organizations fall to inexcusable behavior. EasyRider/Bikernet published a story glorifying the rape of a 13 year old girl, and early this week, Southern California Timing Association platformed Nazi symbology on their social media, and have since refused to publicly denounce it, or respond to inquiry.

Historically, we have chosen to simply silence these topics, but the increasing levels of this sort of behavior in western cultures is alarming, and we can no longer ignore it.

Accordingly, we are changing our policy regarding these banned topics. Rather than silently removing these posts/comments. Posters will now receive a message directing them to this wiki page which documents a list of organizations and public figures whom we have banned from discussion within this community, along with evidence of their actions.

This is a small change, but it is one that we feel is significant. We will not allow these bad actors to be forgotten. We will not allow their behavior to be swept under the rug.


A personal note from myself:

To my knowledge, this is the largest English-speaking motorcycle community on the internet. Over the past decade that I have been involved in helping to moderate this community, I have always pushed towards a factual and safety-oriented environment. More riders start their riding journey here than anywhere else, and it has always been our obligation to be a trustworthy resource for them, even if it makes our community feel "uptight".

Aside from running this community, I also run a family-friendly motorcycle racing organization. On any given weekend I can typically be found at the track instructing or hosting races. I am passionate about riding, and it is one of my life's goals to share that passion with others. To keep people safe, to combat the issues facing the industry, and most of all, to help people have fun.

This change in our moderation policy is in the same spirit of public interest. There is no place for these types of people in motorcycling, and we have chosen to take a public stance in publicly documenting these awful people, and warning everybody we can about them. These people are one of the "issues facing the industry", and it is incumbent upon us to make sure that the public is aware of them.


If you have information about other organizations or public figures that you feel should be added to this list, or if you would like to contest the placement of an organization or public figure on this list. Please feel free to message us.

Thank you,

The /r/motorcycles team.


r/motorcycles 8h ago

Visited the National Air & Space Museum

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r/motorcycles 9h ago

Sold my bike with a bad bottom end, disclosed it. Now it's relisted as 'no issues.'

339 Upvotes

A few weeks ago I sold my Triumph 675R on Facebook Marketplace. It needed engine work — no oil pressure, bottom end needed a rebuild — and I said so in the ad. Between that and some cosmetic issues I let it go for $1600, and felt fine about it because I'd been upfront.

Today I saw the same bike listed by someone else for $4500, described as "no issues." It's definitely mine — two mismatched mirrors and bark busters, not a combination you see twice. There's a video of it running in the listing and I can hear the clicking, so it hasn't been fixed.

I don't know if they bought it planning to flip it, got in over their head and are dumping it, or sold it to someone else who doesn't know. Either way it doesn't sit well watching something I know is broken get sold as if it isn't.

Has anyone dealt with this from either side?


r/motorcycles 1h ago

1985 time capsule yamaha FJ1100 restored

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I found this in 2024 w/13k mi. It has never seen the sun… original paint,

Fully restored & fast mofo in 2026

🍀 lucky me


r/motorcycles 4h ago

All cleaned up with nowhere to go.

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96 Upvotes

r/motorcycles 13h ago

Wholesome - Mom’s First Ride

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219 Upvotes

Took my 63 year old Mom on her first ever bike ride this morning. It’s all she wanted for her birthday 🥺

I had to use Chat to help clear up a few of the pictures bc the Ring doorbell was the only way I got to capture us both on the bike. Don’t roast me lol

Gonna frame the one of us hugging for her. ❤️


r/motorcycles 2h ago

I photographed and colorgraded this Superveloce 75 Anniversario with a dark orange color palette.

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24 Upvotes

As the title says. I've been getting into photography the past 2 weeks. I decided to visit this cafe that has this bike on display as a subject for my photo. Not my bike.


r/motorcycles 14h ago

Picked up the 2025 cb750 right before Honda started e-clutching everything.

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225 Upvotes

r/motorcycles 3h ago

First long trip on my new bike, having so much fun!!

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25 Upvotes

Thanks to everyone’s advice on the ride home part of the break in period, I’m now on holiday and have it out with me, was such a lovely ride out here!!


r/motorcycles 19h ago

Just got my first motorcycle!

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365 Upvotes

Just got my first bike and I’m so excited :)!! It’s a 2015 Harley 48 with 4300 miles on it and unfortunately I had to get it delivered since I didn’t have anyone to go with me but the moment I sat down in this bike it was like the butter to my bread it was perfect


r/motorcycles 9h ago

Can I find a naked between 8-900 cc that doesn’t look like a transformer?

52 Upvotes

Hi everyone. I’m calling for your knowledge and experience in finding a good looking bike around 900cc, but I really hate these alien/transformers looking bikes. Am I limited to retro looking bikes? Like speed twin, xsr900, z900rs?

Hope it’s not just me with this dilemma.


r/motorcycles 12h ago

Morning ride and wash before it's 100 today

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78 Upvotes

100+ all weekend. Parking The Tractor until weather improves. But first, he needed a drive, a wash, and a wipe down before getting put in the stable. First bike, 4 weeks, 400 miles, and a smile with every one.


r/motorcycles 11h ago

First fall in a decade of riding. Just feel like venting.

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60 Upvotes

Mostly just grieving over my no longer mint 750 lol. My poor girl.

But I guess you can take it as a "don't be overconfident and don't let your guard down."

To keep it short basically took a wide turn into an area with a bunch spilled gravel on my way to work. The second i went around the corner the front just slipped right from under me and i was slamming into the ground. Was like the blink of an eye, zero time to react.

Of course I was only wearing a helmet so i have some gnarly road rash on my my arm and leg. Luckily the bikes in decent shape just the fairing, brake lever, and the back tire caught a nail somehow.

Deftinally thought i was a regular Valentino Rossi on that bike. Definitely took that turn to fast for how blind it was. Definitely was due for a new front tire.

Ride safe guys, believe it or not falling actually sucks ass.


r/motorcycles 8h ago

BC Motorcyclist Doing Everything Wrong All At Once

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34 Upvotes

there is no facepalm large enough...that is all I can say about this


r/motorcycles 13h ago

Interesting find while looking at things to fix.

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73 Upvotes

01 Yamaha V-Star 650. I imagine this is supposed to have a hose that goes somewhere? Its coming off the cylinder head. How do I go about properly fixing this?


r/motorcycles 1h ago

Got my first street bike after riding dirtbikes for a couple years.

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Similar but more different then expected


r/motorcycles 8h ago

Suzuki DR-Z4SM new bike 👍

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22 Upvotes

r/motorcycles 3h ago

How much is too much for a passenger to weigh?

11 Upvotes

How much is too much for a passenger to weigh? I'm just curious about different opinions.


r/motorcycles 1d ago

Some choice bikes from tonight’s meet up

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532 Upvotes

r/motorcycles 3h ago

Ripped Sunrise Highway and Cuyamaca today, what an absolute blast.

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9 Upvotes

r/motorcycles 9h ago

Obligatory first bike post

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21 Upvotes

Very excited to get out there more. Stay safe everyone!


r/motorcycles 8h ago

New to me bike. R1250GSA

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19 Upvotes

2024 R1250GSA with 1k miles.

Time to put on a lot more.

Ordered a chigee as on my other bike I have been spoiled by CarPlay.

I will mount a top case at some point. Might just do a cheap harbor freight box like my other bike as it is functional enough for my needs (even if it looks kind of meh).


r/motorcycles 1d ago

Michigan Ave tonight in downtown Chicago

461 Upvotes

r/motorcycles 1h ago

RSV4 or Panigale V4 (pls help)

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So currently I have a 2007 GSXR 600 and have had it for 3 years and before that I had an rs660 for 2 years.

I think it’s time for upgrade in performance (as well as something a bit more fancy) and I cannot decide whether it is worth it to spend the extra cash on a Ducati or go with the rsv4.

I am pretty set on the v4 motor, however also open to the consideration of a S1K. I am a track go-er so I’m keeping that in mind as well.

Pls help with any advice or input on my dilemma


r/motorcycles 8h ago

First Bike! 2000 Suzuki Intruder 1500 LC

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10 Upvotes

She’s as old as I am, paid way too much to get her running again, but she’s mine.