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Other Quads => 'Other' General Discussion => Topic started by: Bert on August 11, 2008, 06:08:10 PM
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As in the title I was wondering if anyone had some info to share about this bike?
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My dads been drooling over it for awhile now. He had an FJR back in the day and every time he sees one he wants it and gets a boner :rofl:
him and his friend would cruise at 130
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I found this one, I need to do some paper work before lunch & should pick it up by Friday :)
http://www.cycletrader.com/find/listing/2005-Yamaha-FJR1300-93474847
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I found this one, I need to do some paper work before lunch & should pick it up by Friday :)
http://www.cycletrader.com/find/listing/2005-Yamaha-FJR1300-93474847
awesome. my dad better not see that otherwise me might have one sitting in our driveway :lol:
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I hope your dad isn't riding it. It's MINE :lol:
It was listed for sale for 1 day when I called. I know nothing about bikes, this will be my 1st
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I hope your dad isn't riding it. It's MINE :lol:
It was listed for sale for 1 day when I called. I know nothing about bikes, this will be my 1st
hold on. :grin_nod:
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I hope your dad isn't riding it. It's MINE :lol:
It was listed for sale for 1 day when I called. I know nothing about bikes, this will be my 1st
hold on. :grin_nod:
One guy called it a "hot rod" & another guy said its a "wolf in sheeps clothing"
Sounds fun
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I hope your dad isn't riding it. It's MINE :lol:
It was listed for sale for 1 day when I called. I know nothing about bikes, this will be my 1st
hold on. :grin_nod:
One guy called it a "hot rod" & another guy said its a "wolf in sheeps clothing"
Sounds fun
yea the 2nd one should be exactly right. I woulda bought a smaller bike for a first bike but youll learn to respect it one way or the other :lol:
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As in the title I was wondering if anyone had some info to share about this bike?
Only info I have: this is the bike I will buy next. :thumbs: Ready for touring...but not a goldwing sized behemoth yet. They come with auto clutch nowadays. Look for "AE" in the title of the bike. Weird...no clutch lever. 150+ hp. six speed and comforrtable. :thumbs:
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As in the title I was wondering if anyone had some info to share about this bike?
Only info I have: this is the bike I will buy next. :thumbs: Ready for touring...but not a goldwing sized behemoth yet. They come with auto clutch nowadays. Look for "AE" in the title of the bike. Weird...no clutch lever. 150+ hp. six speed and comforrtable. :thumbs:
I was browsing Yamaha's site & looking at the new "AE" until I saw the price, its more than I wanted to spend. This 2005 is almost new yet with 6,300 miles.
Note: Tomorrow I'm taking my motorcycle permit test, several hours before the test ride
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Biker gets owned by ground hog
http://media.photobucket.com/video/Groundhog%20Owns%20Biker/pbhomepage/video3/groundhog.flv?ref=homepagequadv3
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hollllly shitttt that looked awful
poor ground hog hahah :rofl:
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I test drove the bike on Saturday & liked the feel of it but its a touch on the fast side for a beginner :lol: I need to be careful so I don't get a speeding ticket or a trip to the morgue.
I will be picking up the bike on Monday :clap:
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I hope your dad isn't riding it. It's MINE :lol:
It was listed for sale for 1 day when I called. I know nothing about bikes, this will be my 1st
hold on. :grin_nod:
One guy called it a "hot rod" & another guy said its a "wolf in sheeps clothing"
Sounds fun
yea the 2nd one should be exactly right. I woulda bought a smaller bike for a first bike but youll learn to respect it one way or the other :lol:
I was told by the owner to look into a radar detector ???
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Biker gets owned by ground hog
http://media.photobucket.com/video/Groundhog%20Owns%20Biker/pbhomepage/video3/groundhog.flv?ref=homepagequadv3
The guy hit the front breaks too hard.
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I test drove the bike on Saturday & liked the feel of it but its a touch on the fast side for a beginner :lol: I need to be careful so I don't get a speeding ticket or a trip to the morgue.
I will be picking up the bike on Monday :clap:
i believe thats exactly what i said :lol: :thumbs:
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I test drove the bike on Saturday & liked the feel of it but its a touch on the fast side for a beginner :lol: I need to be careful so I don't get a speeding ticket or a trip to the morgue.
I will be picking up the bike on Monday :clap:
i believe thats exactly what i said :lol: :thumbs:
I hope I'm comfortable with the bikes power in 2009 :lol: Probably not
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Biker gets owned by ground hog
http://media.photobucket.com/video/Groundhog%20Owns%20Biker/pbhomepage/video3/groundhog.flv?ref=homepagequadv3
The guy hit the front breaks too hard.
I'm going to watch the vid again.
I was thinking about taking a 2 day beginner rider course so I could learn somewhere else than on the road :lol: I can also get a 15% reduction on my insurance so thats a bonus.
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don't foret this one. My "money no object bike. bmw r1150rt.
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/wahanadarat/Bike/BMW/BMW_R1150RT_2001_01_1024.jpg)
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Peels the bmw r1150rt has great lines, nice looking bike :thumbs:
Whats the price tag ?
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BMW vs FJR
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTeJzWz46Rk
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Road America w/FJR warm up lap
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSRlquDIEak
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probably a 5k dollar difference to the bmw. It is a bit more leaning toward touring.
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peels that bmw is fugly
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peels that bmw is fugly
compared to what, your moped? :lol: you don't buy a bmw because it is the best looking machine. It is just the best machine. Nobody builds machinery like the Germans.
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Very Nice :thumbs:
2008 BMW K1200GT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYhFiEcZrM0&NR=1
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Very Nice :thumbs:
2008 BMW K1200GT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYhFiEcZrM0&NR=1
"K" bikes -water cooled 4 cylinder
"R" bike -air cooled boxer twin (incredibly simple and durable)
"F" bikes- water cooled rotax single cylinder. 50 hp stock 650 cc's
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Yamaha VMAX ::)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OZsV1LR1rk&feature=user
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Corbin Smuggler Trunk ;)
http://www.corbin.com/yamaha/yfjr13_smug.shtml
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I'm whoring my own post :lol:
Picked up the bike yesterday & rode it home, 210 miles.
Went for a spin today & rode 180 miles.
Planning a ride tomorrow afternoon & Thursday - 350 miles.
The bike simply has too much power. Not a ton of fun driving the speed limit (55mph)
Although 90 mph feels nice :)
Not a lot of curvy roads locally either so I will need to take bigger loops to find the twisties.
If I start getting speeding tickets I'll sell the bike :(
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I'm whoring my own post :lol:
Picked up the bike yesterday & rode it home, 210 miles.
Went for a spin today & rode 180 miles.
Planning a ride tomorrow afternoon & Thursday - 350 miles.
The bike simply has too much power. Not a ton of fun driving the speed limit (55mph)
Although 90 mph feels nice :)
Not a lot of curvy roads locally either so I will need to take bigger loops to find the twisties.
If I start getting speeding tickets I'll sell the bike :(
you did not get the autoclutch version, did you? Pics? What do you think as far as comfort, and in town rideability? I am sure I will bug you more,I am looking at the same bike. :thumbs:
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'05 FJR 1300A ABS (manual shifting :) )
6300 miles
$8100
Included Joe Rocket jacket, boots, HJC helmet, Yamaha gloves, bag liners, dust cover, cleaning supplies, leather cleaner & conditioner, buffer & wax, oil filter wrench, & full tank of gas. A great package deal as all the gear fits :thumbs:
No pics yet, I've washed it twice. Sadly bike washing will be a regular activity, darn bugs.
My butt gets sore & my hands tingle & go numb after 40 miles, throttle hand is the worst. I'm attributing the numbness to Ninja grip, IDK. Stainless steel bar ends (heavy) claim to help reduce vibration at highway speeds. I might try those after a few weeks of riding if the problem persists.
I'd say the comfort is there I just need to find it. Remember I'm a rookie to cycles so I'm probably doing something wrong. I felt a vibration at 90 this morning on the way home & then I had to turn so..... more testing is needed. The front tire is cupping a little so that makes sense ???
In town the bike is very docile & the torque is excellent in 5th @ 30mph. With a redine of 9,000 you can feel the HP kick in around 7,000 rpm's & then things happen very fast :lol:
44 mpg when I drove it home & 42 mpg on yesterdays ride
70 or 75 is a good cruisn' speed & its easier for me to maintain that throttle position vs 60mph, I need to pick up a crusie control device or something. Looking at a 2" taller wind sheild & 1.25" bar risers that also bring the bars back a little. Make it feel more touring vs sport bike since my work commutes are 60 mph cruises. I've got a long ways to go in learning to ride.
Peels - fire away with any questions, it will surely help me learn more :thumbs:
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very nice write-up. FJR was your first bike-damn! Does it feel big and heavy? That is my only worry. I like it when they feel agile, not bulky(ie: Harley) Like a brick with tires. FJR or BMW seems they will bridge the gap between sportbike youth and old age cruising/touring.
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those FJRs are mice bikes. dad was lookin at one before he bought his Kawai Vulcan
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very nice write-up. FJR was your first bike-damn! Does it feel big and heavy? That is my only worry. I like it when they feel agile, not bulky(ie: Harley) Like a brick with tires. FJR or BMW seems they will bridge the gap between sportbike youth and old age cruising/touring.
I don't think it feels big & I weighed the bike at work last night, 600 lbs.
My buddy rides an 08 Suzuki SV 650, he did some hot laps in town & then some 150+ mph runs & he was impressed with the bikes handling & silky smooth power delivery.
I have nothing to compare to so .... guy I bought it from called it a geezer rocket :lol:
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geezer rocket!!! :rofl:
actually pretty accurate. Kinda what I am shopping for. I want more comfort, easier riding, but I don't want to give up all my speed.
The fjr will destroy the bmw by the way. BMW leans more toward touring as opposed to sport. Absolutely reliable though. Boxer twin air cooled 100hp. Does the job. Yamaha wins in the power dept...as usual. :thumbs:
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geezer rocket!!! :rofl:
actually pretty accurate. Kinda what I am shopping for. I want more comfort, easier riding, but I don't want to give up all my speed.
The fjr will destroy the bmw by the way. BMW leans more toward touring as opposed to sport. Absolutely reliable though. Boxer twin air cooled 100hp. Does the job. Yamaha wins in the power dept...as usual. :thumbs:
I'd like to ride a BMW, I bet the 100HP is still a fun ride :)
If I was Yamaha I'd release a bike with the 700R motor in it ???
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geezer rocket!!! :rofl:
actually pretty accurate. Kinda what I am shopping for. I want more comfort, easier riding, but I don't want to give up all my speed.
The fjr will destroy the bmw by the way. BMW leans more toward touring as opposed to sport. Absolutely reliable though. Boxer twin air cooled 100hp. Does the job. Yamaha wins in the power dept...as usual. :thumbs:
I'd like to ride a BMW, I bet the 100HP is still a fun ride :)
If I was Yamaha I'd release a bike with the 700R motor in it ???
Europe has a supermoto with the 700 in it, I think? That is where the 660 was born...in a dirtbike.
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geezer rocket!!! :rofl:
actually pretty accurate. Kinda what I am shopping for. I want more comfort, easier riding, but I don't want to give up all my speed.
The fjr will destroy the bmw by the way. BMW leans more toward touring as opposed to sport. Absolutely reliable though. Boxer twin air cooled 100hp. Does the job. Yamaha wins in the power dept...as usual. :thumbs:
I believe the older FJR'S are just as fast as the new hayabusas
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i heard from a guy at a shop in my town that the new fjr's are turds and are very uncomfortable ???
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i heard from a guy at a shop in my town that the new fjr's are turds and are very uncomfortable ???
I can't say since mine is a 2005. You can get the "A" or "AE", the "AE" is push button shifting, no clutch. I heard the " AE's " are dogs as far as performance goes because the trannies (auto shift) won't hold up & the bikes have been corked up as a result, again that's hearsay. I've never owned a bike before this but I believe the FJR is pretty damn quick, 80 mph in 2nd & 120 in 3rd. Not bad for a 5 speed bike :)
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I've had the bike for a week now & put on over 1,000 miles :jaw:
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I've had the bike for a week now & put on over 1,000 miles :jaw:
:jaw:
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I can't beleive they added up so fast :)
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well when your doing 100 in 2nd gear that tends to happen :lol:
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Well after 10 days I've put on 1500 mil :clap:
Getting 40 - 42 mpg
I wish I would have bought a Adventure/Touring Bike due to where I live. It
would be nice to chase down a gravel road once in a while, maybe the next bike ;)
Gotta love the FJR's smooth power delivery, great looks & adjustable wind sheild
Sorry no pics yet, I'll see what I can do this weekend
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Well after 10 days I've put on 1500 mil :clap:
Getting 40 - 42 mpg
I wish I would have bought a Adventure/Touring Bike due to where I live. It
would be nice to chase down a gravel road once in a while, maybe the next bike ;)
Gotta love the FJR's smooth power delivery, great looks & adjustable wind sheild
Sorry no pics yet, I'll see what I can do this weekend
im guessing you dig it :lol:
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Yea I dig it, driving the speed limit sucks :mad: I feel comfy cruising 70-85mph
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Yea I dig it, driving the speed limit sucks :mad: I feel comfy cruising 70-85mph
CHECK ON A RADAR DETECTOR FOR IT. I THINK THEY MAKE THEM THAT WORK ON BIKES
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Yea I dig it, driving the speed limit sucks :mad: I feel comfy cruising 70-85mph
CHECK ON A RADAR DETECTOR FOR IT. I THINK THEY MAKE THEM THAT WORK ON BIKES
I was told to look into "Interceptor" detectors. I still haven't checked them out.
I'm worried about traffic volume, so little traffic at times if the radar isn't activated until "The Man" is right there then I'm busted :help:
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Yea I dig it, driving the speed limit sucks :mad: I feel comfy cruising 70-85mph
CHECK ON A RADAR DETECTOR FOR IT. I THINK THEY MAKE THEM THAT WORK ON BIKES
I was told to look into "Interceptor" detectors. I still haven't checked them out.
I'm worried about traffic volume, so little traffic at times if the radar isn't activated until "The Man" is right there then I'm busted :help:
they make them to plug into your intercom system...if you get one. Pretty sweet.
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Yea I dig it, driving the speed limit sucks :mad: I feel comfy cruising 70-85mph
CHECK ON A RADAR DETECTOR FOR IT. I THINK THEY MAKE THEM THAT WORK ON BIKES
I was told to look into "Interceptor" detectors. I still haven't checked them out.
I'm worried about traffic volume, so little traffic at times if the radar isn't activated until "The Man" is right there then I'm busted :help:
they make them to plug into your intercom system...if you get one. Pretty sweet.
Ahh, now I need an intercom system too :rofl:
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Yea I dig it, driving the speed limit sucks :mad: I feel comfy cruising 70-85mph
CHECK ON A RADAR DETECTOR FOR IT. I THINK THEY MAKE THEM THAT WORK ON BIKES
I was told to look into "Interceptor" detectors. I still haven't checked them out.
I'm worried about traffic volume, so little traffic at times if the radar isn't activated until "The Man" is right there then I'm busted :help:
they make them to plug into your intercom system...if you get one. Pretty sweet.
Ahh, now I need an intercom system too :rofl:
I know, it never ends :rofl:
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I was looking for tires this morning & saw cords on the rear tire :mad:
I realized the tire was squared off but really had no idea it was done for until today.
Bike is parked until next Friday :'( Haven't ridden the Rappy in 11 days so :)
I called 2 local places & they will have to order tires for me. !st place wanted to hook me up w/ Dunlop Qualifier's, my buddy warned me so stay away from them ???
2nd place is probably going to hook me up with Dunlop Road Smarts. Let me dig up a pic in a sec.
What do you guys think?
I've read some reviews on the Michelin Pilot Road 2 :thumbs:
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Mine is squared off too. Need to do more cornering. :rofl: All I do is commute. That is why it is for sale. :(
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Mine is squared off too. Need to do more cornering. :rofl: All I do is commute. That is why it is for sale. :(
I picked the curviest roads to get to work but I need more curves :(
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Michelin Pilot Road 2
http://www.michelinmotorcycle.com/index.cfm?event=PilotRoad2
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Mine is squared off too. Need to do more cornering. :rofl: All I do is commute. That is why it is for sale. :(
I picked the curviest roads to get to work but I need more curves :(
I try to do so as well. I have to go a bit out of my way to do so, but it is worth it sometimes. But, can't stop doing wheelies. :thumbs:
I have Metzelers on mine.
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Dunlop's D207 ZR on top
Dunlop Roadsmart on bottom
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You guys ever seen a sport bike with ASV levers?
Curious on how many guys use them? I think I want to swap my front brake lever for an ASV ???
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You guys ever seen a sport bike with ASV levers?
Curious on how many guys use them? I think I want to swap my front brake lever for an ASV ???
not yet i havent :lol:
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They make ASV's for quads, street bikes, & dirt bikes. I'm surprised they don't make them for sleds :thumbs:
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I'm looking for a different windsheild, thinking a Cal Sci
I found this pic on their site, gotta love the light on the pole :thumbs:
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haha go to a rave with that thing see how many ppl you can get to chase you hopped up on x :rofl:
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I found 2 new 2007 FJR's in Redwood Falls Mn @ the Yammi dealer. $11,600
I was talking to Ticeman in Perry IA & he is loving his 2008 FJR. He has a Turbo Seca with like 240,000 miles on it :jaw: He put 175,000 miles on another bike. What an animal.
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They make ASV's for quads, street bikes, & dirt bikes. I'm surprised they don't make them for sleds :thumbs:
ASV sent me part #'s for FJR levers, time to bill the CC soon :lol:
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With new tires costing $410, what should I expect for milage before they are shot?
I understand there are lots of contributing factors but I'm looking for an average?
5,000 miles ???
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With new tires costing $410, what should I expect for milage before they are shot?
I understand there are lots of contributing factors but I'm looking for an average?
5,000 miles ???
5000 for a semi sport compound tire. Should be more for a sport- touring tire.
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With new tires costing $410, what should I expect for milage before they are shot?
I understand there are lots of contributing factors but I'm looking for an average?
5,000 miles ???
5000 for a semi sport compound tire. Should be more for a sport- touring tire.
my buddy just put between 4k and 5k miles on his R6 and his tires are almost shot
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4500 on my metzelers and they are gettin there. :(
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It gets kind of spendy. I have never priced bike tires, but wow that is just crazy if you do a lot of riding
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120+ per tire :( + mounting.
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That's just crazy. I know my buddy had to replace the rear tire on his Victory Hammer and it was like $300 and something. That is just crazy ???
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I might have to spin the rear tire a little tomorrow since its coming off :lol:
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I might have to spin the rear tire a little tomorrow since its coming off :lol:
need a video :clap:
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i wish i woulda got a vid of my cousin tryin to do a burn out on the road with his ttr 230 hahah
he had just learned how to bury the back tire into the dirt
but i guess he underestimated the traction that 2 inch knobs get and he revved it up and dropped the clutch and it dropped him straight on his back lol i didnt know if he was dead or not but then i heard the groans and grumbles and i busted out lauging
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I might have to spin the rear tire a little tomorrow since its coming off :lol:
need a video :clap:
I asked a buddy to shoot the vid & he hasn't returned the call yet....
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darkside94 - after you finished laughing your ass off I hope you helped him up
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haha yea i almost ran his head over with the recon tryin to get there so fast lol
the bike went straight up in the air and i was soo scared it was going to fall on him
but it fell over and spun in a cricle
it broke the back fender
dented/scraped the shit outta his exhaust
and bent the hell out of his handlebars i had to ride it home for him his back was hurtin so badsd
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I might have to spin the rear tire a little tomorrow since its coming off :lol:
need a video :clap:
No video :(
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Got tires installed today & put on 100 miles tonight, bike was parked for 11 days waiting for tires. Riding on the old rear tire that was squared off it was like having training wheels. :lol:
I went with Dunlop Roadsmart's $447.00 :thud:
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nice tires Bert how they handle ??
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Got tires installed today & put on 100 miles tonight, bike was parked for 11 days waiting for tires. Riding on the old rear tire that was squared off it was like having training wheels. :lol:
I went with Dunlop Roadsmart's $447.00 :thud:
ddayum, I thought 300 for two was out there!
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nice tires Bert how they handle ??
Being new to motorcycles I really don't have an experienced opinion, but compared to the old tires these are the shit. :lol: I now have 218 miles on them. Tires are quiet & balanced so thats :thumbs:
I'm sure the tires are great but the rider is still learning to ride :help: :rofl:
Are they any books I could read about technique etc...? I thought about a video for training motorcyle policeman.
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Got tires installed today & put on 100 miles tonight, bike was parked for 11 days waiting for tires. Riding on the old rear tire that was squared off it was like having training wheels. :lol:
I went with Dunlop Roadsmart's $447.00 :thud:
ddayum, I thought 300 for two was out there!
$300 sounds like a great deal :thumbs:
I saw a bike with a car tire on the back & it had 30,000 miles on it, tread @ 50% yet.
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Got tires installed today & put on 100 miles tonight, bike was parked for 11 days waiting for tires. Riding on the old rear tire that was squared off it was like having training wheels. :lol:
I went with Dunlop Roadsmart's $447.00 :thud:
ddayum, I thought 300 for two was out there!
$300 sounds like a great deal :thumbs:
I saw a bike with a car tire on the back & it had 30,000 miles on it, tread @ 50% yet.
the car tire would be a great idea for old folks on cruisers and goldwings. where they aint havin to lean in the curves
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nice tires Bert how they handle ??
Being new to motorcycles I really don't have an experienced opinion, but compared to the old tires these are the shit. :lol: I now have 218 miles on them. Tires are quiet & balanced so thats :thumbs:
I'm sure the tires are great but the rider is still learning to ride :help: :rofl:
Are they any books I could read about technique etc...? I thought about a video for training motorcyle policeman.
Only advice I have. Take curvy roads, not just straight interstate. It is more fun, and you won't get that flat spot in the middle(like I have) :confused:
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Yea Brad I can only imagine the handling with a car tire wobbling on the edge of the tire in a turn. ???
Peels - There's a few curvy roads locally but most are straight & flat :wtf:
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True very flat :thumbs:
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Going for a ride this weekend to the western Mn border & back, about 300 miles.
I've had 3 200 mile days & been tired so 300 will be a challenge, I may get :owned:
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you'll be fine old man :thumbs:
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just suck it up and keep going. well thats about all you will be able to do once you get into the ride :lol;
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just suck it up and keep going. well thats about all you will be able to do once you get into the ride :lol;
Hey thats good advice Brad, left with no other choice but ride :lol:
After I've been riding for too long I loose my focus & get a little sloppy at slower speeds.
A good part of that was vibration in the bars from the front tire but thats gone now so maybe I'll be allright.
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Anyone use S100 Bike Wash? A guy at work uses it & swears by it on his Harley?
I need a secret to combat bug removal......maybe an electric pressure washer is the answer, I don't know. :help:
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Anyone use S100 Bike Wash? A guy at work uses it & swears by it on his Harley?
I need a secret to combat bug removal......maybe an electric pressure washer is the answer, I don't know. :help:
ill have to ask my dad what he uses. its good shit
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Going for a ride this weekend to the western Mn border & back, about 300 miles.
I've had 3 200 mile days & been tired so 300 will be a challenge, I may get :owned:
Rained all weekend... :'( didn't go
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Thermometer showed 39 degrees when i got home from work this morning, not as cold as a guy would think :lol: