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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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06-23-2014, 08:13 AM | #1096 |
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absolutely; sounds good to me..
we did do an awesome impromptu route when we were down there; on the East side of Branson; headed East on F hightway to 160, over Bull Shoals lake (including a Ferry ride ), then back West on 14. VERY fun roads. we were hoping to get some more riding in, but got caught in the rain about 130 miles from Branson and didn't want to risk getting caught again. |
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06-23-2014, 08:14 AM | #1097 |
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oh, and Dayze ran out of gas again at 86 miles on the tank . Thought there would be something north of Branson but there aint shit between there and Springfield. THANK GOD it started sputtering just as I was hitting an off-ramp (hoping I would even make it that far); and there was a gas station down hill to the right of the ramp. which I coasted all the way to the pump lol.
I gotta get a Street Glide lol |
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06-23-2014, 08:18 AM | #1098 | |
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06-23-2014, 08:22 AM | #1099 |
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bike is a BLAST bombing around town. Long trips....not so much. In addition to feeling like I got the shit beat out of me yesterday and today, the gas stops get old quick on longer rides.
Wife said I could get a Street Glide, or something of the like, but I would have to get rid of the 72. Uhhgggg....decisions. |
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06-23-2014, 08:55 AM | #1100 | |
Wish I had something clever...
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06-23-2014, 08:58 AM | #1101 |
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yeah; that's exactly what I'm evaluating now.
we'll see how the rest of the summer goes in terms of any longer rides. I know in September we're going dow to Fayetteville for a rally. but other than that, I can't think of any othey 'planned' long rides; short of some last minute ones etc. |
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06-23-2014, 09:00 AM | #1102 | |
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06-23-2014, 09:02 AM | #1103 |
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lol. i know. I've yet to test ride one because i know as soon as I do, I'll REALLY want one. i'm trying to fight that urge as long as possible.
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06-23-2014, 09:05 AM | #1104 | |
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It's only about 1-1/2 hours from me. There are some nice rides thru the Boston Mountains just south of Fayetteville. |
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06-23-2014, 09:10 AM | #1105 |
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yeah; that's the one I'm REALLY looking forward too. We're thinking of also trying to get to Harrison AR before the end of the season. Not sure if that one will happen since my brother's wife has turned into an alcoholic and is always out drinking before he gets home so he ends up watching the kids all weekend.
Needless to say, he LOVED getting outu of town for a few days lol |
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06-23-2014, 01:09 PM | #1106 |
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Here's a pic of us waiting for the ferry at Bull Shoals lake (I think that's the name of it). was pretty warm. while waiting, I pretty much dunked my head in the lake. then on th other side, I took off my shirt, tossed it in, the put it on to cool down during the ride.
Got rained on about 10 miles after that lol |
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06-23-2014, 10:35 PM | #1107 |
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Sporty was/is great. dragged pegs on the feelers in damn near every corner on those roads. closest thing to a sport bike from HD not named Buell.
Kept that ****er in 3rd/4th nearly the entire time. torque rulz. |
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06-24-2014, 12:00 PM | #1108 |
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Dayze is making me want to take off for the weekend... Was that Peel's ferry down on the MO/AR border?
I just got a GoPro and can't wait to document some longer road trips. Here was my test ride with it through lake Jacomo: |
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06-24-2014, 12:17 PM | #1109 |
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Yep; Peel Ferry indeed.
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06-24-2014, 12:21 PM | #1110 |
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How would you rate that ride? talking about the north bound stretch that takes you towards Springfield.
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