Tonik

The way you describe it makes me want to change my tires more. Typical in the cruiser world, finding exact size matches other than what the OEM put on there is difficult. Especially the Kaw's. Don't worry about it, I can't remember the last time I had the same size as the factory put on.

Ok, I have confirmed with other Meanies that a 190 will fit no problem. Heck if you want you can get a 200 in there but I wouldn't, at that point I gotta think you are squeezing the tire too much with the rim and messing up the contact patch.

Coldish and wet. Road was more slippery than most, it has a reputation for that. It was 16 through W. VA/VA. Came out of a corner and rolled on and the back went out..then the front went with it a bit. Scared the shit outta Tim. Obviously I rolled on too hard, but it wasn't that wet, I wasn't leaned over that far and I didn't roll on that hard. It should not have come loose, imnsho. Tim may have a different opinion, he is welcome to share it. But, I only know one other guy that feels the way I do. I know a boatload of Kaw cruiser guys, they swear by these tires. Thus my hesitation to switch them, other than that day they have been great tires. I have burned up three rears and two fronts. I got a lot of miles on them and only this one event. Very possible I f'd up and should just take my licks and move on.

My previously mentioned 8 inch sideways slide was on those.

Avon Cobra's. The choice of maniac cruiser riders everywhere. I ran the hell out of them on my previous two bikes. They wear very well, ride great and grip like a son of a bitch even in the rain. After my 8 inch sideways slide on the way to the dragon last fall I will probably put them on this bike. They were originally made for Wings, so they handle the weight and the speed in corners very well. Warning, keep the front inflated well. The front will cup in a heartbeat if you don't. http://www.avonmoto.com/products/cruiser-touring-custom/cobra They have a 130/80 for the front. And a 190/60 for the rear. If it will fit that rear will fix a couple of miles an hour on your speedo which I will bet is reading 3 mph fast on the freeway. It is about 3/4 of an inch wider, which will look baddass and make your dick bigger. Size calculator comparison gizmo: http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.do Modz, lock this thread. The correct advice has been given.

Casper says Thanks Tim!!

I think we have to wait until Brian tries to purchase it again. We don't know that he did that yet....he was expired and couldn't purchase.

You peeps are crazy for not buying this.

Yea, as little as it is I would be concerned that when I sat on it the whole thing would just go right up my butt hole never to be seen again.

QFT

Ok, Casper is an idiot. The info for the hotel is not in the first post. Here is their website, mention Ohio Riders...there is a group discount. http://www.fontanavillage.com/

About 30 minutes east of Robbinsville. Contact info is in the first post for the place.

Another guy on another forum said the same thing Whaler. I think part of the results are what type of coolant the bike is designed for. If you have been using an ethylene glycol based antifreeze, then your engine will run hotter with any propylene glycol based antifreeze regardless of the additives. I believe that the Kawi brand is EG. Engine Ice is PG with some additives not found in most coolants. Damnit, I have been scammed. I will just look at the bright side, I get to spend time with my bike Saturday no matter what the weather is like!!

Im gonna go back. Yea Kaws trap air, my previous 1600 Nomad was a bitch about that. But the newer 1700 motors...that I have... dont. It unheard of and there isnt a bleeder.

Something isn't right. Even if this stuff is total BS (which I don't think) it can't be worse. Damn it. There is no bleeder screw on this thing, no one else has had any air bubble issues with it. Damn it.

So I was due for a coolant change and did so Saturday. Since I was doing it, I went for Engine Ice. Flushed it twice, filled it up ran it, let it cool. Did that process a couple of times. I really don't see this being an air bubble issue, the bike isn't prone to that and when that happens it usually overheats bad. It is now without question running hotter than it did before. Rode for an hour last night and it ran hotter the whole time, not over heating hot but a full mark hotter on the gauge. Same thing just idling in the driveway, it levels out a full mark higher than it used to when idling in the drive. Anyone seen this on engine ice?

Your response is the only bullshit here. I didn't say jail for whoolies. I said jail for what they were doing. I really though you were better than to twist words and make up shit. They are riding in huge packs, blocking the whole freeway and driving in an insane manner. We are not talking about your typical spirited riding and basic stunting. This is a whole new game. What they are doing is no different than when a cager tries to run us off the road. Assault with a vehicle is assault. Period. And they have killed innocent people in cars. Yea, it is time to drop a legal hammer on them.

He was sure because there were multiple reports of 200+ bikers on 287. So when he saw 200 bikers on 287 he was sure. But again as I have clearly said, he deserves to be fired. They are asshat bikers, google the story and read the other news reports on them and what was in the 911 calls. Then dig a little more and find out that these large groups crankin 100 mph whoolies all over Dallas and Ft. Worth with vehicles following them filming it are very common. It has become a sport down there, with the groups trying to out YouTube each other. Been lots of accidents, injuries of innocent peeps, and run in's with the law. You can't assume any news report, or anything you see on the interwebs is the complete story. I stand by my statement that he should be fired and they should be in jail.

I ordered something from @RidersDiscount the other day. The label printed and a few hours later it showed in UPS at the sort facility. Now I don't think they are as big as MS, but they are still plenty big. This isn't rocket science, it is a matter of morals. You either treat your customers honestly or you don't. I have been to MS's store in Louisville. The place felt slimy, hard to describe. The only bright part of being there is that while we were in the parking lot we heard the post trumpets from a horse track, realized Churchill Downs is right around the corner and headed over there and had a great time.

I never justified what the cop did, you calling me on something I never even came close to saying is bullshit.

I clearly said in the part you quoted that the officer should be fired. What part of that do you completely disagree with?

Are you prepared to callout the bikers?

I never defended the cop, I only called out the asshat bikers.

Cops had multiple 911 calls Casper. You would be entitled to be pissed, but you would still be a hypocrite if you drive like these clowns did and complained about being put in danger when you just sis that to dozens of people. And an asshat for driving like that. These large groups have been tearing up Fort Worth and Dallas freeeways for a couple of years. Their videos are all over the interwebs. Fuck em, they get no sympathy from me. Cop should be fired but they should be in jail.