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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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06-15-2014, 01:59 AM | #1051 |
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rode all over hell today / this evening on an impromptu ride with my brother. somewhow, we ended up in Ozawkie and went to a little place called Hog Holler. had a cool band that sounded great. and apparently, a "Bikini" contest ; "Bare as you Dare". which turned out to be 3 chicks in their underwear; one of them was probably 50 yrs old. and one of the others was a waitress who was working . Biker bars kick so much ass.
2 of the three looked good. 1 of them.....had done that before I"m sure. she had moves I haven't seen since the last time I was at Bazookas. JFC. she was outstanding. |
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06-15-2014, 07:07 AM | #1052 | |
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If you want to gear the bike higher you would put a smaller sprocket on the rear and/or a larger sprocket on the front. A 1 tooth change on the front typically is equal to about a 3 tooth change on the rear sprocket. You calculate the final drive ratio by dividing the rear number by the front number (i.e., 43/14=3.07, 43/15=2.86, 40/14=2.85, etc.) The lower the result, the higher the gearing (I know, its sounds backwards). The percentage change in the final drive ratio will have the same percentage effect on rpm/mph ratio. For example, changing the final drive ratio from 3.07 to 2.86 is gearing the bike 7.34% higher (3.07/2.86=1.073426). Therefore, assuming that 5,500 rpm in 5th gear previously produced 65 mph, the new gearing will now produce approximately 70 mph in 5th gear at 5,500 rpm (65x1.0734=69.77). (Note: This also assumes that the engine has the needed torque to actually pull the higher gearing which may not always be the case especially in smaller cc bikes.) With the bikes I have experience on, you can typically change the front sprocket +/- one tooth without lengthening or shortening the chain. A change of +/- three teeth on the rear may require a chain length adjustment (it just depends on how much adjustment span is available on the swing arm where the rear wheel is mounted.) So typically, the front sprocket is the preferred sprocket for a gearing change initially (and front sprockets are typically cheaper than rear sprockets). Getting your bike properly geared for your specific use is definitely worth it. It will only increase your enjoyment of the bike. Last edited by permachief; 06-15-2014 at 07:17 AM.. |
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06-15-2014, 12:44 PM | #1053 | |
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06-18-2014, 08:02 AM | #1054 | |
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06-18-2014, 08:13 AM | #1055 | |
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One thing I didn't realize about the map I sent you, is it has you coming down HWY 248 to HWY 39 and turning right to go to the actual town of Jenkins. You don't want to do that, because you'll just have to turn right back around and head back the direction you just came from to get to Shell Knob. SO when you get to the HWY 39 intersection, just turn left (South) toward Shell Knob. I've corrected it here: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Spri...36.6436731!3e0 . |
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06-18-2014, 08:28 AM | #1056 |
Wearing ballistic dog goggles.
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06-18-2014, 09:32 AM | #1057 | |
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06-18-2014, 09:35 AM | #1058 |
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06-18-2014, 10:15 AM | #1059 |
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are you mocking the size of my gas tank?
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06-18-2014, 12:34 PM | #1060 |
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06-18-2014, 01:05 PM | #1061 |
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06-18-2014, 01:24 PM | #1062 |
Wish I had something clever...
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06-18-2014, 01:32 PM | #1063 |
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I have found out the hard way, that I get 90.2 miles lol.
I discovered this about 1/8 mile from the gas station. I can't remember if it's a 2.2 or 2.5 gallon tank....as though that matters lol. I'll be making 4 fuel stops on the trip to Branson this weekend. |
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06-18-2014, 01:33 PM | #1064 |
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06-18-2014, 01:35 PM | #1065 |
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I plan on buying one of these hopefully in a few months.
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