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Introducer: This time, let's talk about motorcycles
First of all, as a newcomer author in the Minority Matrix community, I would like to say hello to everyone in the new year.
I've been following the minority for a long time, and I've had the privilege of seeing so many great people and excellent articles, perhaps because the minority is a technology- and efficiency-focused site, although there aren't a lot of "motorcycles" in articles that share "lifestyles." (Except motorola, of course), so here I want to share "Why I Ride a Motorcycle" with my friends from the minority.
I have to say that it is indeed the movie "Chariot of Fire" starring Andy Lau that planted the seeds of motorcycles for me, but in the eyes of my family, motorcycles are often linked to pejorative terms such as "dangerous, impetuous, and immodest". Fortunately, I never mentioned that I wanted to ride a motorcycle, so I avoided the process of arguing with my family before buying.
Stills from "Chariot of Fire", picture from Douban
With the rise of short videos in recent years, motorcycle culture has been spread and developed to a certain extent, and thanks to the cancellation of the "ban on motorcycles" in various places to varying degrees, motorcycles have become more and more people's travel and lifestyle, if you are also interested in pit locomotives, then this article will have some of my suggestions for reference, in addition, in order to improve readability, this article does not involve power, torque and other parameters. Before recommending entering the pit, you can pay attention to related websites such as "HaroMoto" and "Knight Network" to get more professional information. If you have a question, you can also ask me directly in the comments or private message.
From vintage models to start-up cars
Although most of the purposes of many Moyou into the pit are to pursue speed and passion, I have always believed that the degree of stimulation and danger factor attached to speed are the same, and the stimulation and danger cannot form a hedging relationship, so in terms of purchasing, I first excluded the imitation racing model (partial speed) and only paid attention to the retro model.
Cafe Racer style: split handlebars, slender fuel tank, rear footpegs, hump back seat, this is the symbol of each coffee knight, and the coffee knight culture is also born.
Cafe Racer style locomotive
Bobber style: the body center is concentrated and compact and the bottom is short, the shape gives people the feeling of forward thrust, the overall sense of power, the modification style is "can be simple and simple", "unnecessary to remove" is also the biggest feature of the beginning of the birth of the style.
Bobber style locomotive
Chopper style: Rising in the United States in the 1980s, the fork is lengthened, the body is slender, the livery is luxurious, the overall visual impact is strong, and the exaggerated shape represents the brash personality of the knight (the crossbowman's car in the first 5 seasons of "The Walking Dead" is a Chopper based on the Triumph Bonneville TR6C modified in the 60s).
Chopper style locomotive
Scrambler style: a type of European vintage motorcycle with certain off-road performance, taking into account the dual use of street and mild off-road, it is a combination of gentleman and explorer, and the iconic high side exhaust is the characteristic of Scrambler.
Scrambler style locomotive
Tracker style: The same model is off-road American retro car, but it is an ordinary low-level exhaust design, other aspects and Scrambler is not much different, large gear tires, rough retro shape also has a good pass (the crossbow brother in the walking dead later driving is based on Honda's 1992 CB750 modified Tracker style locomotive).
Tracker-style locomotive
Mini style: a mini motorcycle represented by honda HONDA Monkey, but unfortunately the "Honda monkey" can not be legally on the road in China, and there are "Golden City monkeys" in China that can be legally on the road, which is very good to taste.
Mini style locomotive
Test drive a friend's Golden City Little Monkey
There are other retro styles that will not be introduced here, interested in choosing motorcycle related websites to check.
CFMOTO (Spring Wind Power) is a domestic brand that I have always liked and paid more attention to, in recent years, under the words and deeds of big brother KTM (Austrian motorcycle brand), research and development technology and technology have made rapid progress, not only in the domestic first-line motorcycle brand to gain a firm foothold, and even gradually enter the international market and get a certain recognition.
Many of my riders also have CFMOTO first cars, such as 250SR, 250NK, etc. Although optimistic about the spring breeze, before 2020, CFMOTO does not seem to have made efforts in the retro car market.
At the 2019 Milan Motorcycle Show in Italy, three different modified versions of the CFMOTO 700CL-X were unveiled (HERITAGE, SPORT, ADV). Its appearance showed audiences around the world how a Chinese brand can stand up to the strong on the international stage.
Left HERITAGE, medium SPORT, right ADV
The 700CL-X HERITAGE version also made me fall in love at first sight, but because it was still a concept car, there was not much hope that it would be mass-produced, but CFMOTO immediately hit me in the face with strength.
In July 2020, CFMOTO 700CL-X HERITAGE production car was officially unveiled, priced at ¥45800, with electronic throttle, sliding clutch, automatic cruise, induction headlights, ECO / SPORT dual driving mode, etc., a series of configurations in the motorcycle circle at that time was simply a clear stream, this car was launched as soon as it detonated the circle, and even some netizens called it "price butcher", and because of the high cost performance, excellent driving experience, strong performance configuration, Loved by the majority of car friends, netizens affectionately call it "Chu Liuxiang (CLX)"
CFMOTO 700CL-X HERITAGE
The picture is from the official website of Spring Wind Power
As the first main retro model of Spring Wind, I must have been firmly planted, so as soon as the CFMOTO 4S shop sample car arrived, I (already had a motorcycle driver's license) immediately carried out a test drive, comfortable riding triangle, just the right seat height, retro shape, so that I almost did not hesitate, immediately paid a deposit (although there were some throttle delay problems at the time, but after all, it was the first motorcycle equipped with electronic throttle in China, and it was also well improved through ECU tuning in the later stage).
After two months of waiting, I was finally on the road with the 700 CL-X.
What does the picture of the author's selfie motorcycle really mean to me?
I am often asked this question, mostly by friends who are planning to go into the pit motorcycle when they consult me.
I think the motorcycle is a toy and a means of transportation for me; it is an after-dinner topic and a social means. Although not a plus for success, it was a part of my life.
Motorcycles changed my life and took me into another circle, although this circle is mixed - there are speed-seeking ghosts, there are coffee guys who ride quietly, there are gold bosses who are addicted to comparison, there are middle-aged uncles who secretly ride with their wives behind their backs... Some people hate it, some people are cute. But it doesn't matter, it's part of my life, and the motorcycle gives me a chance to meet more living people, though imperfect, but real.
I also enjoy the process of cycling, the roar of the engine, the scenery along the way, the sound of the wind whistling in the ears, the long-lost tranquility when riding, what can not be thought, just pay attention to the front and back, no matter whether the people are close to me or far, I can still feel the heart of each other, "wind and freedom", is the booty we promised to ourselves.
A mountaintop that I often go to, every evening when motorcycles gather in the short video era, can motorcycles still represent wind and freedom?
In recent years, with the rise of short videos, there have been many strange phenomena in the motorcycle circle:
Soft pornography such as stocking riding, JK riding, twisting butts on motorcycles, etc.
Street bombing carnival, speeding, non-track bending: especially after modifying the exhaust in the middle of the night crazy bombing, unlicensed, speeding and other behaviors, resulting in most areas directly ordered motorcycles to limit or even directly ban motorcycles, so that many motorcycle friends are miserable, I do not understand what these people think, but I know that they do not love motorcycles, nor do they love themselves.
There are still many chains of contempt in the motorcycle circle, the price contempt is understandable, and the inexplicable contempt for domestic motorcycles is confusing. I've summarized the following behaviors:
The weight of domestic cars goes up, that is, "lead filling technology, lightweight can not do the import level"
Imported car weight up, that is "solid material"
The weight of the domestic car comes down, and the designated "cutting corners"
The weight of the imported car is down, and it is absolutely "lightweight design"
The engine of the domestic car vibrates greatly, that is, "the process is more than an order of magnitude worse than the import"
The imported car vibrates greatly, that is, "although there is a vibration, but while collecting oil to give oil, it can bring you different driving pleasures"
There are many such words, I hope they can all have a correct judgment and values, touching the keyboard does not mean touching the handlebar, will give the car ignition does not mean that there is enough knowledge to comment on the professional field.
Where should a novice who wants to get into a pit motorcycle start?
Whether you're struggling with rush hour transportation, wanting to spice up a new way to live a monotonous life, or want to quickly make more interesting friends, it's a good idea to communicate with your family first and gain understanding. Then do the following:
First, find out if your area is free of motorcycles or limited. Unless you particularly like motorcycles (only for collection), it is not recommended to use motorcycles in the no-motorcycle area, please first comply with local laws and regulations.
Example: Prohibition of motorcycles in Hangzhou
Second, take the motorcycle driver's license. Motorcycle driver's license has D certificate (three wheels) and E certificate (two wheels) two kinds, if you already have a C (car) license and complete one year, you can apply for additional driving D / E, the same reason to apply for D / E also after one year to increase the driving C certificate or other, so according to their own situation to arrange the order (recommended D card, the difficulty of the exam is low).
My driver's license, C1 was changed to C1D after driving
Third, novice car buyers recommend small displacement entry. 250cc displacement models, about 30,000 yuan price, there are a lot of choices, specifically depending on what you like, the big category has imitation, retro, street car, off-road, long-distance (ADV), cruise, pedal, etc., before starting to recommend more professional reviews, so that you can have a comprehensive understanding.
The characteristics of the different types of motorcycles are roughly as follows:
Imitation race: also known as "boogie race", the biggest feature is that most of the whole car is surrounded by fairings, the general handlebar will be lower than the fuel tank, riding triangle forward, in order to lean close to the fuel tank to further reduce the wind resistance, the power side of the high rotation, the pursuit of extreme speed.
Imitation racing type
Street car: the earliest street car by the sports car to remove the fairing came, the general lights independently with the fork rotation, the engine is exposed, so also known as "Naked Bike (NK)", in order to ride comfortably, the handlebar is generally higher than the fuel tank, the foot pedal is relatively front, the sitting posture is upright, the power is biased towards low torque.
Street car models
Off-road: very high ground clearance, simple bare body, slender forward extension fender, large size off-road tires, seat fuel tank a horizontal line, these are the characteristics of off-road motorcycles, "play mud" essential artifacts.
Off-road models
ADV Long-Distance: The Adventure Vehicle Advunture is characterized by an upright high windshield that is both protective for long-distance comfort, a long-travel fork to cope with harsh road surfaces, turtle-back tires compatible with various terrains, a large-capacity fuel tank, and a high ground clearance (so the seat height of the ADV is generally high).
ADV models
Retro: Because the understanding of retro is different, this category has derived many styles, and the common styles in the previous article have been briefly introduced.
Vintage models
Prince / Cruise: Suitable for long-distance riding, long wheelbase, small fork angle, high handlebars, low seat height, front foot pedals, large fuel tank, wide tires, focusing on the comfort and stability of long-distance riding.
Prince Cruise model
Pedal: "The ultimate destination of a knight is the pedal" - this is a buzzword in the motorcycle circle, although it has a joke meaning, but it also shows that the motorcycle with a shape similar to an electric car is the first choice for travel and is not scolded by the wife.
Pedal models
Fourth, choose a good set of protective gear. It is recommended to buy a big brand of helmets, gloves, life-saving tools, do not save money on the helmet, if the budget is not enough, it is also recommended not less than 1500 yuan, in addition, novices are also recommended to wear knee pads and elbow pads and other protective gear. Of course, the helmet is divided into scoop helmet, half helmet, 3/4 helmet, unveiling helmet, full helmet, etc., and will be introduced to you later.
As for the specific motorcycle and protective gear make or model, this article is limited and will not be covered. Interested friends can search for professional assessments on their own. In short, I hope that everyone will be on the road legally, wear protective gear, drive safely, and jointly create a good riding environment.
Image from crosshelme's official website epilogue: Our name is "Knight"
Thanks to the company of motorcycles in life, I am glad that there is no ban on motorcycles in my city for the time being, thanks to the tolerance and understanding of my family, whenever I twist the key, I know: I am still on the road.
In the Internet age, too many people disagree, many people are venting their disdain for motorcycles, and although some people say that we are not worthy, we still call ourselves "knights" because their screams cannot keep up with our speed.
And we don't care.
(There are errors in the content of the article and I hope to correct it, thank you for reading.) ）
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