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  7. ZX14 wheels and other misc

    in LBTS GLWS

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    I still the wheel sets, stock front pegs, mirror blockoffs, windscreen, and stock kickstand.  I've also found the OEM header pipe, the LH stock muffler & midpipe, and a brand new set of Militant Moto Barrier Bars ( frame slider system ) still in the box.  Hit me up, I need this stuff gone

  9. AIM Expo 9-22 & 9-23 who's going.

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    13 hours ago, vf1000ride said:

    I'm here, will be hanging around booth 3319, TexaUSA.  I have 2 of my Ducati's in their display so they can show off their diagnostic computers.

    Never saw you man.  Dont even recall the TexaUSA kiosk, but there was quite a bit to take in.

    5 hours ago, B-Mac said:

    Did Honda have anything on the 3 wheel Neowing at the show? Still waitting for this thing to come out of production.

    Thanks, B.

    Didn't hang around Honda's display much, but I definitely don't remember seeing anything 3 wheeled there or outside at the demo tent.

  14. What did you do to your bicycle today?

    in Dumpster

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    27 minutes ago, CBBaron said:

    I road urban roads for a commute for years and used tough tires like gatorskins and they really did make a difference in the number of flats. However they dont eliminate the problem, especially from tube failures, installation failures and pinch flats. Now that I ride more for fun and avoid the urban roads I much prefer lightweight tires. The improvement in comfort and speed is noticeable. And I don't change tube much more often than I did before. 

    So unless you have a real good reason to get puncture resistant tires, like picking up glass on a weekly basis or a regular commute, I would recommend just carrying the repair kit and enjoy the ride.

    Craig

    Thanks for the insight, and we may just buy new tires in general.  The chinese beaters that our new bikes came with are wearing out quickly.  We've churned less than 400 miles so far on them and they're already showing some age ( a little sidewall splitting and cracking ).  But we both feel better  just knowing we can fix a tire/chain/adjustment on site now.

    We stick to the paved bike path in our county, but she picked up a shard of glass a day or 2 prior then we found a few patches of broken glass again yesterday from local immatures.  

    Our goal is strictly for cardio, conditioning, and weight loss...so a heavier tire would be fine since added resistance would enable our workouts a little more.

  15. Dunlop Roadsmart III's - $100 rebate during September

    in Reviews

    Posted · Edited by Helmutt

    4 minutes ago, durk said:

     

    I like the RS3s so far. I have not been to SEO yet to really get a feel for them in corners, but I have hit a couple of esses near home I like. So far I can't really tell a difference in feel between these and the Pilot Road 2s I was running prior. I'd check with Mike at Riders Discount before I ordered from anyone else. He beat all the prices I researched. 

    I loved the RS2's on my ZX14, that back tire took quite a whoopin and did so like a champ....so I'm confident the RS3's will perform well.  My Angel GTs have been great on my Sprint, but it's due for new in a couple thousand and the Dunlop rebate looks appealing

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  19. 2006 zx14 front brake pulsating

    in Tech and Tips

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    Heat will make a difference too.  If the rotor seems to have a little movement when cold, it will tighten up firm once hot from use.....so check them cold.   I had an '08 ZX14 for about 7 years.  The stock front rotors blued from heavy braking, but never had an issue with pulsation like your talking about....even after 24k miles and a few trackdays on sintered padsets. 

    For starters, I'd put the bike on stands, pull the front fender for a clear view, and watch how it behaves while you spin the front wheel by hand.....maybe have a friend slowly pull the lever a few times while it's spinning too.

  24. Trailer Build Help - Securing Ramps for travel

    in Dumpster

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    31 minutes ago, DerekClouser said:

    I've never had an issue before... the only issue I've ever had was the two ramps sliding apart and the bike starting to fall between them... that's why I strap them together now.... TBH most of the time, I just use one. 

    That's what I do as well when I use my truck to haul bikes.  2 ramps, 1 for the bike and the other for me to walk up beside it.

  25. Trailer Build Help - Securing Ramps for travel

    in Dumpster

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    I'd use some channel on either side of the top deck to stand those ramps up on their sides - sort of like short walls.  Drill the ramps in a few places to pin them into the channels - they would help to keep debris from the trailer's tires away from the bike too.

    Side note - You just strap those ramps together?  I would be afraid they would fold in on the tires once the weight of the bike is on 'em.   If it were me, I'd hinge them together underneath so they bottom out against each other under load.  

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