Tartan Terror
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Nope. The nuts are the same here. 10 MM one on each side just behind the tank underneath. That is if its a 2nd Gen (99-08)
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Dan you should put up a pic of that helmet. I know it had an effect on me. I wear mine all the time out of choice. Should be a choice though. I like my head the way it is.
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If your read a little more carefully you will see I said BRIDGESTONES not Dunlops. I said mine came with Dunlops on it to in no conncection with where it was made. You guys are really grasping at straws for every opportunity for more arguments arent you.
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That is correct. Mine originally came with Dunlops too. Dunlop MC Tires!
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That is not true. They do use them as they are a Japanesse tire manufacturer.
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JT that is great news. I know exactly how you feel in all of this. My family went through all this last year with My Mother. Very glad that you situation is getting much better. Still praying for You and the you Bride.
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As I have said before Car tires are wrong on bikes. There are few on here that have tried it and maybe are doing ok for now. The people I am trying to reach are the ones that just came on the board and maybe just got the RSV and need a new tire. Some of you have chosen it knowing the risks. I wish you good luck but you know the risks and if something happens you were warned. Good luck with that. I dont want to see anyone come on here and just because a few people have it think that it is fine without knowing the risk. One person in particular often questions my experience. I have owned my own tire business that caters fron everything from lawn tires to OTR tires and everything in between. I have had it now for 12 years and own it as a partner with my Father. Ive been in the business for much longer than 12 years and Dad has been doing tires for 45 years. I also worked for Goodyear racing on a part time basis for 12 years also. That being said I think I know a few things about tires of all types as well as applications. I research and solve the issues all the time. If something happens as said before your Insurance Co will not back you up. Some on here say they want to screw you. Well that is true. They dont want to pay out. Fact is if the bike maker says the CT dont belong on there and the CT builder says it dont belong on there you will loose if you go to court. Some may be having good experience with the CT but if it comes down to this you will loose and loose alot. Some have checked with thier companies and flat out was told we will cancel you. Other people have checked and were told they needed to look farther into it. Probably never been asked before. If your company tells you that you can use it GET IT IN WRITING! In NY you will fail your inspection Immediatly for a CT. Some states dont even check. If you think this is an ok once again call you insurance and get it in writing. If you want to believe that everyone in the world is out to screw you then fine. Believe that but remember if it comes down to it a Tire Co will screw you. When the lawsuit comes they will say that CT should not be on a MC then you will be really be screwed. This is the world we live in so you need to cross your T's and dot your I's. Dont expect them to stand by you if you get hurt with a CT on a scoot. We have enough trouble with claims on legitimate tire failures on the proper vehicles. All that being Said if you choose a CT be prepared for the consequenses. All I can say is thank God there are so few bikes that you can even fit a CT under being that most are too narrow or the rim size is too big. Also FLB even if I were to buy a Harley tomorrow I will still be here.No plans to go anywhere.
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I guess now you know more than the Insurance Companies now too.
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Now Introducing the "Uno"!! Way Cool
Tartan Terror replied to Tartan Terror's topic in Watering Hole
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Check this out. I think this new ride would be cool! http://www.motorcyclemojo.com/articles/the-uno/ http://www.mojodropbox.com/the-uno/images/_MG_0563_thumb.jpg
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I was just curious because this is one of the things that I have been trying to tell them all along. Now if you had put on that tire and anything bad had happened what would the Insurance Co do? Boomer thanks for reporting this and hopefully this will make some of the others thinking of dong this think before they act. Is it really worth taking the chance and keep hoping you never need to test this out. Those who have had accidents of any sort know that they investigate and will look for any reason not to pay and when they do determine you are entitled to payout how many still need to fight for a honest settlement. Is it really worth it to make that process impossible?
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For everyone- what exactly did they tell you? Maybe they will listen if you tell them.
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Joe I did the same thing at one point. Its ok. All I did was rewrite it as I did the job and I was able to add it to our own Tech. Maybe we can do this for the Handlebars if someone has pics. I did this on my bike too.
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Very nice write up but copy it quick. There has been a long standing agreement that we cant post tech or Items directly from the other site due to an agreement between Don and the powers that be over there and they cant do the same. I can tell by the sig on the pictures. If the original author posts on both that is fine. It is also ok if a member used that tech to do the job but takes new pics and does a new write up. This will probably only be up here for a short time.
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"Dont Taz me Bro!!!" LOL
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Goose is 100% right and is backed up by Avon on this. Not nessessary unless you tow or have max weight on the bike.
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Roadkill do your self a favor and use the bolts that BMW sent. The Button head ones tend to soft and will round out easier. I had to grind the head off one of those to take my bar off the front and I replaced them with the cap screws that BMW provides. It uses a bigger ball head allen key and will not round out as easy.
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Roadkill you have mail!
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Right on the money with that assessment. Gibvel welcome to the fray. I dont understand why some people are so convinced its all about being screwed by tire companies. BFG, the builder of tire they are using does not make Bike tires. If they themselves thougth this was a safe application dont you think they would advertise that tire as an alternative for bikes? Companies always want to sell more tires. My guess if you asked them would be that they dont feel its a correct application. That means they dont feel its safe and if it failed in the wrong application they dont want the liability. Millions are spent by the makers to develop tires and test them all for the purpose of making the best tire and sell the most of them. If BFG thought it was safe it would say also make for MC use. It does not.
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Actually the quote I was getting at is " You cant fix Stupid"
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Give it up guys. No matter how much professional proof you give this guy you wont convince him. You can only hope all this info gets to anyone who think they want to try it but dont know the reality of how wrong the car tire thing is. What is it that Ron White says???
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I also have the stock umblemished ones off my 03. PM me if you are interested.
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Sirruius Radio
Tartan Terror replied to Joopster55's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Didnt get it posted last night but here is the mount shown in the Tss Radio link I posted yesterday. Comes with everything to mount a number of different radios and weather covers too. Mine is shown with a Sportster 4. -
Congrats Bill!! I myself have thought about looking too. More news to come later.
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I may have to do this if I keep the RSV.