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lowrpmtork · 09-28-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tricker

rebuttal?

nice every conversation about this topic ends up like this huh?

that was the basis for my little dig at you-know-who. it's kinda like making fun of the fat kid just cause he got picked last... at least he wants to play, no reason to criticize he just because he plays different.

tricker · 09-29-2008, 09:20 AM

I did PM him with other info about the subject.. just not worth putting it out in the open. I did find a PDF about the darkside.. but as i said not worth my trouble. I'm not an advocate of it, but i'm also one of those crazy kids on a crotch rocket

Jammin'John · 09-29-2008, 10:18 AM

I just wore out my first one on a 'liner.

I got 22,000 miles on it.
I ran 38 -40 psi.
That was too much air.

It wore down the middle.
I could have got maybe 25,000 miles out of it at 32 -36 psi.
It was taller than I like so this week I am putting a 215/55 on her.
I have 39,000 miles on my strat in less than 2 years.

JJ

WillieWherry · 09-29-2008, 10:32 AM

I have 31,000 miles on my Roadliner and I'm still on my second set of Dunlops. I paid $236. bucks for my last set of tires installed. They must see you guys a coming.

Willie

Jammin'John · 09-29-2008, 10:52 AM

You must be the mileage king willy.

You should do a Dunlop ad.

That may be a world record.

I get 4,000 on the rear and 8,000 on the front.

Let's see. In 31,000 miles I would use up 4 fronts & 8 rears.
You must have softer roads than we do up here.

I wish that I could get that kind of mileage but I can't !

Well,good for you.
It's a sweet bike that we have and it's good to see that some of us are riding the hell out of it.

Ride safe and often.

JJ

tricker · 09-29-2008, 11:26 AM

how are you kids getting only 4k on a tire? Hell on my zzr with qualifiers on it, i got 7k with it.

**Clint** · 09-29-2008, 11:51 AM

One word: heft.

tricker · 09-29-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Clint

One word: heft.

are you calling me fat?

**Clint** · 09-29-2008, 11:57 AM

I don't think so. Are you?

tricker · 09-29-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint

I don't think so. Are you?

touche

Jammin'John · 09-29-2008, 04:40 PM

Our tires are sport bike tires on an 800# motorcycle with 123 lb/ft of torque.

They vaporize quickly & I don't light 'em up but I do like to twist the go knob.

ME880's go 8,000 on the rear.
I run an Elite III,Gold Wing 1800 tire on the front and get 15K on it.

JJ

geoffsimpson · 09-29-2008, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lowrpmtork

why do non-liner riders have to inject their .02 on liner-specific topics? i don't go around interjecting or badmouthing my opinions regarding gz250's because i have never ridden one. go ahead and go off on me now, i wouldn't expect anything different.

as for the ct, i say give it a try. i like mine and i actually ride a liner

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Originally Posted by Easy Rider

Gee, I don't know. Just trying to be helpful maybe ??
Why does it bother you so much?
Was something in my message nasty or hateful or demeaning?.....or even unfriendly??
Just what EXACTLY is the problem??

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Originally Posted by lowrpmtork

BTW, I have very loud pipes and I use them!

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Originally Posted by tricker

rebuttal?

nice every conversation about this topic ends up like this huh?

I just want to say that we all see this coming, and it's always fun to watch...above are some of my favorite moments from this thread.

Ahhhh....good times.

btw, i think loud pipes and car tires on bikes are cool.

lowrpmtork · 09-29-2008, 06:54 PM

roger that!

**Trapper** · 09-30-2008, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by geoffsimpson

btw, i think loud pipes and car tires on bikes are cool.

What about wifebeaters and doo rags?

tricker · 09-30-2008, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Trapper

What about wifebeaters and doo rags?

That's what i forgot to wear to work today!! ugh

geoffsimpson · 09-30-2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Trapper

What about wifebeaters and doo rags?

About as cool as fringes and hypercolor t-shirts

**intimid8er** · 09-30-2008, 12:51 PM

Effin' tinfoil never goes out of style.

**Trapper** · 09-30-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by geoffsimpson

... hypercolor t-shirts

Chip and Pepper representin'!!!

geoffsimpson · 09-30-2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Trapper

Chip and Pepper representin'!!!

hahaha! okay okay, give him his thread back.

ps: we would also have accepted a Fido Dido reference

arlington_road · 11-04-2008, 05:03 PM

I have read a few post about putting auto tires on a motorcycle. I finally saw one on the back of a Honda VTX1800 today. It looked a little strange to me. I don't think my motorcycle ego would let me do that to my liner.

09-29-2008, 09:20 AM	#22 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	I did PM him with other info about the subject.. just not worth putting it out in the open. I did find a PDF about the darkside.. but as i said not worth my trouble. I'm not an advocate of it, but i'm also one of those crazy kids on a crotch rocket __________________ I feel left out since Tim and Pete are doing it too.. song of the whatever timeframe I decide? Godsmack - Awake http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypkG-mIfvy4

09-29-2008, 10:18 AM	#23 (permalink)
Jammin'John Found second gear by accident Join Date: Oct 2006 Bike: Yamaha Stratoliner Midnight Honda Valkyrie Location: http://www.tughilltomorrowlandtrust.org/region.htm Posts: 332	Goodyear Tripple Tread 215/60-17 I just wore out my first one on a 'liner. I got 22,000 miles on it. I ran 38 -40 psi. That was too much air. It wore down the middle. I could have got maybe 25,000 miles out of it at 32 -36 psi. It was taller than I like so this week I am putting a 215/55 on her. I have 39,000 miles on my strat in less than 2 years. JJ __________________ I don't care what you ride as long as you RIDE ! JJ

09-29-2008, 10:52 AM	#25 (permalink)
Jammin'John Found second gear by accident Join Date: Oct 2006 Bike: Yamaha Stratoliner Midnight Honda Valkyrie Location: http://www.tughilltomorrowlandtrust.org/region.htm Posts: 332	Amazing You must be the mileage king willy. You should do a Dunlop ad. That may be a world record. I get 4,000 on the rear and 8,000 on the front. Let's see. In 31,000 miles I would use up 4 fronts & 8 rears. You must have softer roads than we do up here. I wish that I could get that kind of mileage but I can't ! Well,good for you. It's a sweet bike that we have and it's good to see that some of us are riding the hell out of it. Ride safe and often. JJ __________________ I don't care what you ride as long as you RIDE ! JJ

09-29-2008, 11:26 AM	#26 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	how are you kids getting only 4k on a tire? Hell on my zzr with qualifiers on it, i got 7k with it. __________________ I feel left out since Tim and Pete are doing it too.. song of the whatever timeframe I decide? Godsmack - Awake http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypkG-mIfvy4

09-29-2008, 11:51 AM	#27 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,121	One word: heft. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

09-29-2008, 10:32 AM	#24 (permalink)
WillieWherry Clunked into first gear Join Date: Oct 2006 Bike: 06 Roadliner Location: South East Michigan Posts: 200	I have 31,000 miles on my Roadliner and I'm still on my second set of Dunlops. I paid $236. bucks for my last set of tires installed. They must see you guys a coming. Willie

09-29-2008, 11:57 AM	#29 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,121	I don't think so. Are you? __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

09-29-2008, 04:40 PM	#31 (permalink)
Jammin'John Found second gear by accident Join Date: Oct 2006 Bike: Yamaha Stratoliner Midnight Honda Valkyrie Location: http://www.tughilltomorrowlandtrust.org/region.htm Posts: 332	Sport Our tires are sport bike tires on an 800# motorcycle with 123 lb/ft of torque. They vaporize quickly & I don't light 'em up but I do like to twist the go knob. ME880's go 8,000 on the rear. I run an Elite III,Gold Wing 1800 tire on the front and get 15K on it. JJ __________________ I don't care what you ride as long as you RIDE ! JJ

09-29-2008, 06:54 PM	#33 (permalink)
lowrpmtork Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Bike: 2006 Roadliner S Posts: 16	roger that!

09-30-2008, 12:51 PM	#37 (permalink)
intimid8er Beer. Nature's Unstoppable Force. Join Date: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 11,873	Effin' tinfoil never goes out of style. __________________ Song Pick of the Week John Mayer - Who Says

11-04-2008, 05:03 PM	#40 (permalink)
arlington_road Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Bike: 07 Roadliner Midnight Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 6	Dark side sighting I have read a few post about putting auto tires on a motorcycle. I finally saw one on the back of a Honda VTX1800 today. It looked a little strange to me. I don't think my motorcycle ego would let me do that to my liner.

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