New tire day.

[Randy B]

I finally decided that it was time to retire the original rear tire. I probably could have gone further on it, but I'm not one to push my tires to totally bald any more, and NEVER on a motorcycle.






And the new one.



I also made another modification while I had the rear wheel off.













And while I was at it I checked for the rusting that others have complained about under the rear fender.



Looks good to me.

This was my day, and I didn't get to go riding because I had other household chores that were begging for my attention....like swapping out the front door knob and deadbolt.....ugh. I killed 3 screwdrivers, a pair of vise grips (to turn the screwdrivers) and tore up both of my hands, but I got it done.

Tomorrow maybe.

[Tyke57nz_imp]

Like the black footrest brackets, thats something to complete on mine.

[HikerToo_imp]

Did you take the wheel somewhere to get balanced?

[sanoke_imp]

Just changed my front tire at 7,800 miles. It was down to where the center grove was just barely visible. It's good to hear that the rear lasts so much longer. I doubt I'll get the same mileage as you because I ride a lot of back roads that are tar and chip. That seems to eat up tires faster than nice smooth asphalt.

[the Ferret]

Wow Randy almost 15,000 incredible! Rear footpeg brackets look good in black. No visible rust under fender. You are living right my man

[Rick Froscheiser_imp]

The black footpeg brackets look real good. That is great mileage on the rear tire. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

[Randy B]

Wow Randy almost 15,000 incredible! Rear footpeg brackets look good in black. No visible rust under fender. You are living right my man

I finally decided that it was time to retire the original rear tire. I probably could have gone further on it, but I'm not one to push my tires to totally bald any more, and NEVER on a motorcycle.






And the new one.



I also made another modification while I had the rear wheel off.













And while I was at it I checked for the rusting that others have complained about under the rear fender.



Looks good to me.

This was my day, and I didn't get to go riding because I had other household chores that were begging for my attention....like swapping out the front door knob and deadbolt.....ugh. I killed 3 screwdrivers, a pair of vise grips (to turn the screwdrivers) and tore up both of my hands, but I got it done.

Tomorrow maybe.

Thanks man. Like I said, Ir probably could have gotten more out of it, but i was at the wear indicators and I can't bring myself to go pasted them.

Wow Randy almost 15,000 incredible! Rear footpeg brackets look good in black. No visible rust under fender. You are living right my man

I like em!! They look better then I even thought they would. I took a bit of time because of the way the rear master cylinder is mounted and the brake pedal is held in place with an snap ring and, of course, I didn't have a snap ring tool so I had to run to the store and get some tools (also bought a metric alan socket set) and all was right with the world.

[Pauley]

Hey Randy, I like the look of the black foot peg brackets.

[SUPERCRUZ_imp]

Did you mount the tire to the rim yourself or take the wheel to a local shop? Just curious.

[Randy B]

There is a shop across the street and two blocks down from me. I just took it over and had them mount and balance it for $30.