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. :clap: 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.

 

[Aussieflyer]

It's been said before but OMG 14,636 miles (~23,000km) from a rear tyre and still not bald! Maybe there's a problem with your throttle ... or just very sensible application of power. Awesome economy there Randy. Those black foot peg brackets work really well on your bike, looking good.

 

[the Ferret]

It's been said before but OMG 14,636 miles (~23,000km) from a rear tyre and still not bald! Maybe there's a problem with your throttle ... or just very sensible application of power. Awesome economy there Randy. Those black foot peg brackets work really well on your bike, looking good.

You know who else's bike those would look good on Aussieflyer ?

 

[Aussieflyer]

Yeah I think I know whose bike you're talking about. I've decide to get mine powder coated in a satin or matte finish otherwise I would have gone for Ack's gloss units.

 

[Randy B]

I have to tell you...I am NOT light on my throttle. Also I'm not all that light either coming it at a robust 260lbs, and then I get dressed.

Honestly I think it is mostly due to all the commuting I did last year. Cruising at 75-80 MPH for 45 minutes is much easier on a tire than stop and go traffic. We shall see how well this one does now that I carpool most of the time. I only have to ride 4 miles each way to my carpools house (8 miles a day) and that's usually in traffic and hitting most of the lights between my place and his.

 

[Aussieflyer]

Cruising at 80Mph eh ... in most states of Australia you'd get your licence suspended and a fine that would make full set of new tyres look cheap.

 

[Randy B]

If you dont go that fast you'd get run over here.

 

[sanoke_imp]

Cruising at 80Mph eh ... in most states of Australia you'd get your licence suspended and a fine that would make full set of new tyres look cheap.

Here in the Denver area, the speed limit on I-25 is 75mph just outside of town and if you're not doing 80-85, you get run over.

 

[redbirds_imp]

On many US Interstate highways the posted speed limit is merely a suggestion. My own experience is that the average speed on Texas roads is highest. A few years back, traveling between Boerne, TX and Kerrville on my Triumph Tiger, I fell in with a trio of cars traveling just under 100 mph. Got to Kerrville real quick.

 

[Aussieflyer]

100 Mph, awesome. So if the signage is a suggested limit then how will you know where you stand if stopped by the highway patrol?
Our speed limits are usually very strictly enforced so you know that if you are 10kmh over the limit you will get a speeding fine and if you are 30kmh over the limit you will get you licence suspended. Occasionally our police may give you the benefit of the doubt with a warning however most of the time it's a camera that takes a photo of you and a few weeks later you get a fine in the mail. From what you've told me I like your approach to speed limits more than ours. Anyway whatever the approach is best just to ride safe according to the conditions.

 

[the Ferret]

Aussieflyer.. Each state, each county ( there are 88 counties in my state) then each municipality ( there are zillions) have their own police force and they all have differences in the leniency they will show you. I have had officers tell me anything more than 15 over will get you pulled over, but our State Highway Patrol has a saying "over nine you're mine" . Then again I got a ticket in the state just south of mine for 30 in a 25 zone. Some show zero leniency and will write 26 in a 25. Ya takes your chances every time you pull the throttle. Some municipalities use speed cameras, but in this state they are being challenged in court, and our State Court system is leaning towards banning them.

Best policy for me is posted speed limit +- 5 mph.