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The Motorcycle Discussion Thread
I figure there are some motorcycle guys/gals on CP, so I thought we could have a place to talk all things Motorcycles.
Tire Mount and Balance Prices (as of 10/29/16) Prices based on if you remove the wheels yourself and bring the wheels and new tires with you: Cycle Gear - $35 per wheel if you buy tires from them. $58 per wheel if you buy tires elsewhere Rawhide - $65 per wheel (assuming it would be the same at other HD dealers. they book it at 1/2 hr per wheel) C R Cycle Tires (DeSoto) - $30 per wheel Cheapest I've found my Michelin Commander II's. Seem like they have good prices on other brands too. http://www.jakewilson.com - Free 3 day shipping on orders over $75 Last edited by Dayze; 10-29-2016 at 09:02 PM.. |
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Noice.
You getting her soon?
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You'll love it.
You have a RK now, correct?
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Yes sir an 01 Road King Classic..good bike..very reliable and great for the riding I do..just want a new bike with better everything and that fixed fairing will be nice for long trips and having Navigation and a radio is something I'm looking forward to
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Speaking of paper stats.. just for grins, I've included some specifications for some of these bikes. One thing is for sure, none of them are slow! The BMW is the fastest though, especially on the 60-80 test. For comparison, the newer version of my V-Strom (with more torque & hp) does 60-80 in 5.4 seconds. I'd bet mine is a good 2 seconds slower than that. |
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Yeah the FJ is missing a lot of cool electronic and other features which sucks..those BMW bikes are awesome..I really like that 1000XR
I think any bike you chose out of those will be a damn good bike..obviously if you can afford the BMW and the maintenance fees for it that would be awesome |
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I think the Specials have a little better rear suspension if I'm not mistaken. At least, I 'think" I read that at one point.
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Stanleychief - have you ever looked at the Kawi Concours?
Might not be applicable if you're wanting to do pavement/gravel etc. But its another one of those bikes that seems to do everything well. Fast, nimble, some storage, good suspension.
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Here are those 2v Valve Adjustment vids
3rd comment on the forum: "It got me through my first valve adjustments no problem. posessing the video and a workshop manual you should have nothing to fear." Overall Reference: http://www.ducatisuite.com/valves.html Thread by a guy who did it himself: http://www.ducatimonster.org/forums/...nt-myself.html Actual Vids: http://www.ducatitech.com/info/tuneup.html
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yeah, after browsing and shopping last year I remember coming away from it that the primary difference between a stock RG/SG and a Special was essentially Nav. I didn't realize that about the hydraulic clutch though. Don't think I've ever ridden a bike with one.
I also remember HD was pretty 'proud of the difference between stock and Special. and when I found out what Special entailed and looked at the price difference, I was like 'wat'? i do like the pin striping on the Specials too., however.
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I have a 4 speaker handle bar mount set on my Road Star, but when I got in my accident, the right channel quit working. The fairing is still off from that, need to get it to my fiberglass guy. I had planned to drop a stereo in the fairing this winter, but I've put that on hold until I figure out if I'm getting this Harley or not.
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My brother just bought a '12 SG with quite a bit of goodies . It has a nice after market radio with a folding face plate and a spot inside it for a USB drive etc. Man, I don't know if it's the radio, or if it has an amp or upgraded speakers or what, but his radio sounds awesome. WAY better than mine (Stock set up...I think my buddy I bought it from upgraded the speakers though). I have a little hard time hearing mine at 65+ w/out totalling cranking it. I rode my brothers and it's nice and clear and you don't have to crank the volume. Mine has almost zero bass (not than I'm looking to thump down the road or anything). His you can actually hear the beat of a kick drum etc. Hmmm.
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