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[ONandOFF]

Originally Posted by mendoteach

A disclaimer though, I never inflate to Spud's recommended pressures. I run 20-21. I plan on doing the battery relocation soon and am putting a compressor in the goiter.

Spud's not hauling ass on knarly rocky fire roads, rooster-tailing out of each turn, sliding into the next, third gear hammering up mountain inclines with more rocks than dirt, going airborne over the water bars, and other such foolish hooliganisms, though. He's too sensible for that.
I run 22 rear, 24 front psi, only because I'm tired of replacing rims, although it does compromise traction. When I was running 12 / 18, traction was better. Wear doesn't seem to be different, though, the way I ride.

Battery relocation ought to be a good mod, if it can be done to stand up to the slamming of hard riding. Or at least going to the lighter battery. For me, I'll consider the options when my battery gets weak.

[Spud Rider]

Originally Posted by mendoteach

...am putting a compressor in the goiter.

I had some strange mental images for a minute or so. Then, I realized you were talking about the battery relocation.

Spud

[ADV BUM]

Originally Posted by ONandOFF

Spud's not hauling ass on knarly rocky fire roads, rooster-tailing out of each turn, sliding into the next, third gear hammering up mountain inclines with more rocks than dirt, going airborne over the water bars, and other such foolish hooliganisms, though. He's too sensible for that.
I run 22 rear, 24 front psi, only because I'm tired of replacing rims, although it does compromise traction. When I was running 12 / 18, traction was better. Wear doesn't seem to be different, though, the way I ride.

Battery relocation ought to be a good mod, if it can be done to stand up to the slamming of hard riding. Or at least going to the lighter battery. For me, I'll consider the options when my battery gets weak.

I used to have many problems with flats. I am a large person and like to ride this bike hard. I then found tubliss. Not one issue since.

A tire I like for the rear is the MOTOZ Dot.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...lJYdFGT1RKeaRw

[fritzcoinc]

Originally Posted by mcma111

I hate to tell you this but when you start your engine the oily finger prints are going to reappear. Once the prints are burned on to the pipe their on for good even if you polish them off. Don't ask...

Well, you can blend them in if you heat the whole pipe to a higher temp. I use my outside gas grill for projects like that. You could use a plumbers torch to blend the finger prints into the backround of the pipe color.

[ONandOFF]

Originally Posted by ADV BUM

I used to have many problems with flats. I am a large person and like to ride this bike hard. I then found tubliss. Not one issue since.

A tire I like for the rear is the MOTOZ Dot.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...lJYdFGT1RKeaRw

Tubliss and MOTOZ, eh? Not familiar with these. The tire looks great in the pic, though. Have you compared these with Scorpion Pro, D606, MT21, etc?

Flats aside, have you had any problem with denting and/or cracking the rims? I've managed to crack both, twice!

[gammel]

Originally Posted by joexr

/66 comet ? Last pic.

You are correct 66 comet cyclone parked next to the xr650l

[3girlsdad]

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[ADV BUM]

Originally Posted by ONandOFF

Tubliss and MOTOZ, eh? Not familiar with these. The tire looks great in the pic, though. Have you compared these with Scorpion Pro, D606, MT21, etc?

Flats aside, have you had any problem with denting and/or cracking the rims? I've managed to crack both, twice!

Yes on the cracking of rims. Tubliss is something that some people love, and some dont. The tubliss system sits in the well of the rim and inflates. It forces the sides of the tire against the rim creating an air tight seal also acting like a full rim rimlock. There is a mechanical rimlock built in if the tube should fail. The tubliss creates a very stiff sidewall that will help protect the rim. You can now run the outer air space/tire pressure very low that in turn provides great traction. Riding in the desert you will always hit that rock that is just below the sand. These are what would usually cause my pinch flats and cracked rims.

I used the 606's when first riding. Was not impressed. Changed to the MT21's. They were OK, but both had chunking/ lug loss issues. I am now on the MOTOZ.

[joexr]

Originally Posted by gammel

You are correct 66 comet cyclone parked next to the xr650l

My first car was a 66 Comet . Red on red with a 289 . One owner , wish I kept it.

[fritzcoinc]

Originally Posted by joexr

My first car was a 66 Comet . Red on red with a 289 . One owner , wish I kept it.

I had a Comet Cyclone too. Fiberglass hood, battery powered Sun Tac, 390 CID, and all! Petty typical of the mid 60's Fords. Leaked, sorry front end, dash drouped and looked like it was melting, but way fast. Mine had an under dash A/C.

[joexr]

Not to mention 4 wheel drum brakes . It was always interesting in the rain. You never knew which way it was going to pull. XRL.

[Brown Falcon]

Originally Posted by RideAbout

These are on my "to try" list.... Let us know what you think.
I've got a Starcross HP4 front on the way to try out in Death Valley.

I'll definitely report on them once I get them on.

Originally Posted by JThompson

Motorcycle Supertore used to sell the fronts for $49, last time I looked they're up to $65. I'm on my third one, I like 'em. I had mounted a Michelin ultra heavy tube with slime. I ran a week in Big Bend last Christmas/New Years with a couple of day rides into MX, then went back 3 months later and did another 4 days in BB. When I got home I had a very slow leak in the front. Pulled it down and yanked 4 cactus thorns out of the tire, patched the tube and stuck it back on the bike. Probably 4k on this one now.

Sounds like it should be a good tire for me! Hopefully.

[Ben99r1]

I have a rear right blinker that does not light up or flash when I engage it. I replaced the bulb and it still does not light up or flash. I put a 12 volt light tester and it does turn on when it makes contact with the bulb housing. I also checked where the wires connect to the main harness under the seat. It does get power to the connection. My front rt blinker does get bright but it does not flash. I am thinking its the switch or the flash relay. Anywhere else you guys might think it could be? I did fall in some muddy water last week. It was the same side of the switch. Just in case that if that matters.

[ADV BUM]

Originally Posted by Brown Falcon

I'll definitely report on them once I get them on.



Sounds like it should be a good tire for me! Hopefully.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...41867550,d.b2I

This is my favorite front tire. I was buying them new off ebay. A package of two for $70.0 delivered. The tread pattern is fantastic. They last a long time. The already have a stiff carcass, but when teamed up with tubliss and ran at low pressure they are great. I was also fortunate to buy a couple MOUSE BIB inserts cheap that are designed for wide tire. I will be setting an offroad front up with the BIB. The wide tire up front is great. Only downside is that they are not DOT. Some people get there under garments in a wad if you are not running all DOT on your DS.

[Brown Falcon]

Got my muffler turn-down finished up. It works better than I expected. The XR600R muffler with the insert removed has about a 1-7/8" outlet. I used the same size turndown on the end cap, so the turndown is straight through 1-7/8".

At idle and low speeds it is somewhat quieter. Definitely not as harsh sounding. But it is MUCH quieter to me while riding at higher speeds (about 25 or so).