Adventure in Ohio? - Page 2643

MeefZah · 09-10-2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dox

Want to try a set, but after the last two friends who had them chunk/separate, it's a bit distressing to see them come apart like that.

I think the general consensus is that they are best for bikes of 650cc or under.

mgorman · 09-10-2011, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dragoon

What about the Honda dealer is south zville?

You mean the one that didn't even know there was a national enduro in their 'hood? Stopped there a couple weekends ago to get directions, all I got was

mgorman · 09-10-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by vivid dadas

bearing eh? It wouldn't hurt to look. My rear tire always seems to wear in on place worse, than the rest. I'm always surprised to see a bad spot when the rest of the tire is looking just thin.

I would suspect a really out of ballance tire would cause the tire to lightly slip as it tried to hop and cause a bald spot the way a bicycle rear tire will when you have a dent in the rim where the brake gets grabby. A wheel bearing will make you bike handle funny, just don't ask how I know

swingset · 09-10-2011, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MeefZah

I think the general consensus is that they are best for bikes of 650cc or under.

I've had zero problems with them on the 1000, but I knew going in that they are not a tire that will tolerate running at low pressures and high heat on a big bike.

If you keep the pressures up, they're great. Run them low, with weight, and they'll wear fast or in the case of the bias ply's, delaminate.

BTW, I think the Radials are all that's available now, so it's less of an issue. Mostly you'll burn them up if you run them low on a big bike.

jimjim · 09-10-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dox

Weren't you running Distanzia's at one time? How did they fare on the TDM? Considering those to replace the OE tires on mrs. dox's Versys when the current tires are worn out.

I have a brand new Scorpion Trail for the Versys if interested.

SlipChip · 09-10-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dox

I'd hope to get 5K+ out of a set considering how the bike will be used.
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I should think that you would easily get 5K out of them on the Versys, I wouldn't say that hey are all that much better on gravel and such than the Roadtec Z6s I had on the bike previously but in rain or on mixed surfaces they really inspire confidence.

vivid dadas · 09-10-2011, 12:11 PM

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Considering selling my WR250R

Hmmmm, lets talk.

MeefZah · 09-10-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by vivid dadas

Hmmmm, lets talk.

I just listed it. Call me if you want. You still have my digits?

dox · 09-10-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SlipChip

I should think that you would easily get 5K out of them on the Versys, I wouldn't say that hey are all that much better on gravel and such than the Roadtec Z6s I had on the bike previously but in rain or on mixed surfaces they really inspire confidence.

Confidence is what we're looking for, thanks

buildit · 09-10-2011, 02:06 PM

Call it the 9,10,11 ride.

About 160 miles of what Western Ohio think is twisty road with a little gravel thrown in for shits and giggles. Thanks to Scott for lunch at Desperado's. Not a bad joint at all. Lisa, good seeing you and having a chance to catch up. PS I like the stealth black S-10 as much as EJ's graphic strewn ride.

Speedway

Lunch

The big three all represented with a big rock.

Dagny_Taggart · 09-10-2011, 02:31 PM

Thanks for lunch, Scott. Luke, you put together a nice mix of roadways and gravelways - the bike and I appreciated a gentle introduction to gravel. I need to try some gravel with the Traction Control in a less aggressive setting. Great fun day - and good pictures. I tried to steal them for my digital album but they come out as a thin line...

I will not mention the introduction to Roadkill Redux... but interesting concept.

Let's do it again... I'll buy lunch next time.

And hey, I distinctly remember you saying you liked my bike much better than "no-show" EJV - but that could have been the voices in my head??

Thanks again!

Lisa.

ironbuttwannabe · 09-10-2011, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MeefZah

Considering selling my WR250R, if anyone is interested. Haven't made the decision yet, but if I knew I had a buyer interested it might be easier.

2008 w/ 12,000+ miles. All the off road add ons / guards. New non-DOTknobs. Mechanically great, plastic looks a bit rough.

Might also trade for a DR650...

Edit, went ahead and listed it:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...6#post16826536

I would if you'd be intersted in my klr. You've had one so I doubt you are. But if you are send me a pm or call. Not sure if you have my # three three zero three 47 6594

buildit · 09-10-2011, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dagny_Taggart

And hey, I distinctly remember you saying you liked my bike much better than "no-show" EJV - but that could have been the voices in my head??

Thanks again!

Lisa.

No I said yours isn't all beat up like EJ's.

Keep riding with me and we'll get it there.

So thanks to my Oregon Scientific Camera I bought like 5 years ago, I have really crappy quality video of the ride. But I hope my touch ups at least make it fun to watch.

GregsBro · 09-10-2011, 05:41 PM

Luke , Lisa

I had a great time. Came home and took a ride on the mower, now I'm riding the couch & watching F-1 qualifying I recorded this morning. Next time let's head south-east, I'm sure we'll get more folks to go along then.

buildit · 09-10-2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GregsBro

Luke , Lisa

I had a great time. Came home and took a ride on the mower, now I'm riding the couch & watching F-1 qualifying I recorded this morning. Next time let's head south-east, I'm sure we'll get more folks to go along then.

We'll have to see how the off road riding schedule goes. Very likely as the temp goes down and the trails get icey I'll be doing on road riding more.

09-10-2011, 02:06 PM	#39640
buildit Pumpkin Rider Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Near London, OH "sort of" Oddometer: 13,265	Call it the 9,10,11 ride. About 160 miles of what Western Ohio think is twisty road with a little gravel thrown in for shits and giggles. Thanks to Scott for lunch at Desperado's. Not a bad joint at all. Lisa, good seeing you and having a chance to catch up. PS I like the stealth black S-10 as much as EJ's graphic strewn ride. Speedway Lunch The big three all represented with a big rock. __________________ Don't trust links? Google ADVFilmer for videos. http://www.youtube.com/user/advfilmer

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Dagny_Taggart John Galt - 2012 Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Flatlandistand, South West Ohio Oddometer: 738	Thanks for lunch, Scott. Luke, you put together a nice mix of roadways and gravelways - the bike and I appreciated a gentle introduction to gravel. I need to try some gravel with the Traction Control in a less aggressive setting. Great fun day - and good pictures. I tried to steal them for my digital album but they come out as a thin line... I will not mention the introduction to Roadkill Redux... but interesting concept. Let's do it again... I'll buy lunch next time. And hey, I distinctly remember you saying you liked my bike much better than "no-show" EJV - but that could have been the voices in my head?? Thanks again! Lisa. __________________ Thanks, Dagny Taggart Dagny_Taggart screwed with this post 09-10-2011 at 02:38 PM

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09-10-2011, 05:41 PM	#39644
GregsBro a.k.a. Scott Joined: Aug 2009 Location: central Ohio Oddometer: 398	Luke , Lisa I had a great time. Came home and took a ride on the mower, now I'm riding the couch & watching F-1 qualifying I recorded this morning. Next time let's head south-east, I'm sure we'll get more folks to go along then.