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Post by JR on May 19, 2012 16:57:05 GMT -6
Well today mama and I took the scooters along with the kids and went to a ball tournament this morning. Played a couple of games and headed home. Man is it hot in old Arkieland already and do we need rain. I'm already watering garden and trees now, looks like a long hot dry one coming. When we pulled up in the carport and parked my wife said look! I thought what the heck but she was pointing to my rear tire and man I'm really slipping! Got too many irons in the fire and I'm just plain embarrassed to say this but my rear tire even though I knew I would need to replace it before soon was worn down to the cord! I run the larger 140/60/13 on the rear and it's got over 5k on it so I'm not complaining but down to the cord is just plain scary! So on line shopping I went. Normally I've used Motorcycle-superstore because they have free shipping on orders over $89 (used to be $75) and their price was good but not good enough this time. Checked on EBay and could get one for $65 and free shipping and MSP would be shipping and all $64. But I thought it sure would be nice to fine it about $10 cheaper and I did! .bikebandit.com/avon-am63-viper-stryke-scooter-tire" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> .bikebandit.com/avon-am63-viper-stryke-scooter-tireThey charge a flat rate shipping of $8.95 and with that the tire came out to $56.35. I really don't need the front tire and I use a larger tire there also and it's a 120/70/13 but I thought hey check it out too and you can always put it on later? So I priced it also and the nice thing about this is the flat rate shipping applies to both tires! So my order for both shipping and all was $94.11. Not bad and they ship this Monday and I'll let all know how it went. JR |
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Post by cruiser on May 19, 2012 22:35:19 GMT -6
Nice find on the tires, JR. Thank your wife again for the sharp eyes. You should do an occasional preride inspection but since you have the old scoot running so well, you probably just jump on it and ride. Looks like you'll have to cut down on the smokey burnouts.  |
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Post by scooteraddict on May 20, 2012 8:28:00 GMT -6
Wow. You got about 5k mileage out of your Avon tires. I had purchased those and only got about 2500 miles out of mine.
After my previous post about installing a 130/70-13 tire, it didn't work out so well. I wound up getting a Michelin 140/70-13 tire. I hope that I get more mileage out of these then the Avon's.
After checking Motorcycle Superstore and Bike Bandit, I found that Bike Bandit had he better buy as well.
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Post by madcollie on May 20, 2012 11:16:15 GMT -6
JR, I'm surprised by you.  After all the times you've reminded us to inspect this or check that before riding and then you let something that basic slip by you. Thank the scooter gods you have that lady keeping an eye out for ya (KUDOS Mrs. Ryan!) If you won't do it for yourself then think of the others that depend on you and want you around. You have joyous events coming up just next week and WE need our Professor. Damn it, ride safe! M/C |
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Post by scooterran on May 20, 2012 11:56:32 GMT -6
Made me go out and look at my tires !!!! Went to a cycle shop the other day and asked them if they could change a tire on an aluminum rim . They said, " YEP " if I bring in just the tire and rim. How much ? $30.00 I didn't think that was too bad . Any input ?
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Post by JR on May 20, 2012 13:43:27 GMT -6
IMO too much? Get those old tire irons out!  JR |
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Post by wolfhound on May 20, 2012 19:08:07 GMT -6
Just replaced the rear tire on my TGB R9i tug at 2300 miles. The original tires have a soft
surface and the hack helped them on their way. Knew at the time we added the hack that
the rear tire was pretty worn. Got a very good price and bought two tires with a harder
surface. Bought them locally.
Now for the bad part, took 3.5 hours to get the tire seated on the rim using a tire machine.
My pal at Mtn Moped did the actual work and I assisted. Seems sometimes they will seat
easily and then you hit one like mine that doesnt. Like you JR, I caught mine with the threads
showing in 4 different spots. The rig handles now far better than it did before.
The moral of this is; check your ride before you ride----every time!!!
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Post by justbuggin2 on May 20, 2012 21:19:19 GMT -6
i still have the factory kenda tires on mine and close to 5000 miles and still in good shape
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Post by yoster on May 21, 2012 8:09:54 GMT -6
Stock China nylon tires here. About 1700 miles and they look new... and still as hard as a rock (as with the ride) as they ever were lol.
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Post by jct842 on May 21, 2012 14:10:23 GMT -6
First thing I did with both of my little scooters was replace the tires, I am too damn old to heal from a fall so I put pirelli's on. As far as I know they are the best there is for wet surface traction. Them damn hard as a rock tires are going to slide out from under you if you have to lock up your brakes. Also old tires as was on my riva were way out of date code so they went to the dump. Just don't be complaining from your hospital if you brake your neck with them rock hard OEM tires or the rock hard dunlops.
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Post by JR on May 21, 2012 15:17:10 GMT -6
Update, got my email confirmation but also got a email saying the warehouse was out of the 140/60/13 and it would be an additional 3 days. Good price but won't wait forever, said on the order IN STOCK.
JR
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Post by wolfhound on May 21, 2012 17:43:18 GMT -6
Put the 'rock hard' Chinese tire on the back as it will last longer. The softer performance tires are great
if you are 2 wheeling it but on a sidecar rig you put a different wear on the tread. Slippage on wet roads
is not as much a factor when driving a tug and hack. And rear tire wear is a bit tougher so ther harder
rubber holds up longer.
JCT842 is right about slippage on a 2 wheeler however.
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Post by justbuggin2 on May 21, 2012 21:31:02 GMT -6
i know they are not the best thing for the wet and ever going over the painted lines but they are still with good tread and hold the air they are supose to
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Post by nulldevice on May 23, 2012 18:16:57 GMT -6
Made me go out and look at my tires !!!! Went to a cycle shop the other day and asked them if they could change a tire on an aluminum rim . They said, " YEP " if I bring in just the tire and rim. How much ? $30.00 I didn't think that was too bad . Any input ? $30 to mount a tire, and they don't do the wheel R and R? Ouch! You might get a better deal if you bought the tire from them. You can get a small tire machine from HF for $60 or so. Two tire changes at home and the tool is free. |
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Post by JR on May 23, 2012 19:47:41 GMT -6
Very good point Null! In fact HF has a lot of stuff on sale right now and I just got their mailer in the mail with a 20% coupon plus any item you buy gets a free cheapo $10 Multimeter. I'm thinking of going to the Little Rock store and getting the $19.99 battery operated drill my 20 year old DeWalt finally bit the dust and if they have the tire changer I may get one myself, my arthritis isn't liking the tire irons!
JR
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