For the socalers/people on the way

[RichLockyer]

Originally Posted by El Mexicano

I am getting the one in the rear. Remember that we need at least 4mm of tread if we will be doing speeds of 80mph or more. With Rich leading the way, I am not too sure 4mm will cut it.

3mm for 80+, but the last 5mm goes down QUICK.
I burned 1mm in about 1,000 miles on my E3's... and I got 14k out of them.

Also I read that something like 75% of tire punctures happen during the last 25% of tread life. We'll be doing close to 3,000 miles. Most stock tires on the 1500/1600 and 900 are good for not much over 7-8000, and the V2K seems to burn them in 5k.

[sdbrit68]

whyn is everyone so worried about tires ??????????????????

havent y'all ever heard of riding on slicks

[sdbrit68]

okay, we need to really prepare most of ya for red lodge, they do speak a different language in the more redneck areas, so you may run into a few ontana cowboys you will need to communicate with.


Ayout Out " Me and my husband is a goin ayout tonite "

At That " At airs what I'm a talkin bout "

Air There " I'll be up air in a minute "

Airs There's " Airs some big uns up air "

Backker Tobacco " I'm gonna have a chaw of backker "

Backky Tobacco " Ya'll wanna chaw of baccky "

Chaw Chew " Were gonna have a chaw, ya'll wanna chaw? "

Seent Seen " I ain't seent em latley "

Em Him " Lets go see em "

Em Them " Lets go see em "

Ems Those " Ems some big uns ain't they ? "

Uns Ones " Lou Lou's got some big uns ain't she ? "

Reyud Red " Airs at reyud pickem up truck at Bubba bought "

Saw Seen " I ain't saw er lately "

Er Her " I ain't seent er "

Tabacker Tobacco " At tabacker show is good "

Tabacky Tobacco " I'm goin over air to at tabacky field "

Show Shure " Thems show some good eats "

Tamarra Tomorrow " See ya'll tamarra "

Purtty Pretty " Ain't Lou Lou purtty ? "

Edjumacation Education " I ain't got no edjumacation, I ain't got no book learnens , don't need em up air in at air tabaccy field "

Doden't Doesn't " Doedn't Lou Lou look purrty ? "

Wadn't Wasn't " I wadn't up air "

Won't Want " I won't ya'll to come over tamarra "

Teum Tim ( my name ) " Teum, won't a chaw of backky ? "

I've run out of em air Redneck words. Feel free to add some of your own !

[sdbrit68]

also

y'all can be singular.......or it could mean a group of people

"y'all come on over"

now the plural of that


all ya all

[A2rider]

Originally Posted by El Mexicano

Those dudes close Sunday and Monday. Boooo!

You get days off, why shouldn't shop personal? Just a thought.

[anrfknm]

Originally Posted by El Mexicano

how hard is it to find a dam-ed tire for a vn900? Man...

try this my friend.

- American Motorcycle Tire

[RichLockyer]

Originally Posted by sdbrit68

whyn is everyone so worried about tires ??????????????????

havent y'all ever heard of riding on slicks

Ya, right...

I saw your idea of a tire that's got 60 miles left in it.

The manual says "3mm tread depth"
Not "3 layers of belts exposed"

[wmlkaw]

Originally Posted by sdbrit68

okay, we need to really prepare most of ya for red lodge, they do speak a different language in the more redneck areas, so you may run into a few ontana cowboys you will need to communicate with.


Ayout Out " Me and my husband is a goin ayout tonite "

At That " At airs what I'm a talkin bout "

Air There " I'll be up air in a minute "

Airs There's " Airs some big uns up air "

Backker Tobacco " I'm gonna have a chaw of backker "

Backky Tobacco " Ya'll wanna chaw of baccky "

Chaw Chew " Were gonna have a chaw, ya'll wanna chaw? "

Seent Seen " I ain't seent em latley "

Em Him " Lets go see em "

Em Them " Lets go see em "

Ems Those " Ems some big uns ain't they ? "

Uns Ones " Lou Lou's got some big uns ain't she ? "

Reyud Red " Airs at reyud pickem up truck at Bubba bought "

Saw Seen " I ain't saw er lately "

Er Her " I ain't seent er "

Tabacker Tobacco " At tabacker show is good "

Tabacky Tobacco " I'm goin over air to at tabacky field "

Show Shure " Thems show some good eats "

Tamarra Tomorrow " See ya'll tamarra "

Purtty Pretty " Ain't Lou Lou purtty ? "

Edjumacation Education " I ain't got no edjumacation, I ain't got no book learnens , don't need em up air in at air tabaccy field "

Doden't Doesn't " Doedn't Lou Lou look purrty ? "

Wadn't Wasn't " I wadn't up air "

Won't Want " I won't ya'll to come over tamarra "

Teum Tim ( my name ) " Teum, won't a chaw of backky ? "

I've run out of em air Redneck words. Feel free to add some of your own !

We lived in texas for 7 years, how much different can it be......

[wmlkaw]

Sorry, I meant are you going with stock replacement or a different brand...?

[1400pilot]

no need to worry about rednecks in Montana......it's way north of the mason Dixon line

well except at the Sunday night pig races.......which nobody should miss its a hoot!!!!

The Bear Creek Saloon and Restaurant is located in Bear Creek Montana. A historical mining town near Beartooth Pass. An award winning steakhouse for several years in a row for 'Taste of Red Lodge.'

During the summer season (Memorial Day through Labor Day) pig races are held Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:00 p.m. There are 12 nightly races on a 15 minute schedule featuring such stars as Makin' Bacon, Knuckles and Nota Hot Dog. The winning pig pays out one-half of each $50 race pot. The other half goes toward scholarships for Carbon County high school students. A white wire fence borders the mini oval stadium complete with ads on the walls, which is located outside the back of the restaurant. From a balcony fans witness the moves of their favorite pig. These pigs can fly! How? Drop by the races, stay awhile and learn the secret.

And to satisfy that human urge to eat, bite into a variety of 100% Montana beef steaks or opt for Cajun shrimp and grilled chicken. Looking for a pork chop? Don't even go there. These 20- to 90- pound racers are well cared for and adored! Ready to pig out? Give the Bear Creek Saloon a call
YouTube - Montana Pig Racing

[RichLockyer]

Was chatting with a guy a few weeks ago who almost ended up in the Red Lodge jail.

They were having dinner, and the owner came by to ask how their steaks were. apparently one of the guys wasn't happy with his (and service wasn't too good, but in fairness, they were PACKED).
He told the owner what he thought of the steak... they ended up in the parking lot, and within a few minutes, the entire RLPD was there (both of them?).

Took a fair amount of talking to keep them from going in for disturbing the peace.


I think we're in trouble

[El Mexicano]

Originally Posted by wmlkaw

Sorry, I meant are you going with stock replacement or a different brand...?

At this point I will take anything that fits my vn900. I have heard from a few dealers that the stock Dunlop D404 is backordered BIG time!

[El Mexicano]

Originally Posted by RichLockyer

3mm for 80+, but the last 5mm goes down QUICK.
I burned 1mm in about 1,000 miles on my E3's... and I got 14k out of them.

Also I read that something like 75% of tire punctures happen during the last 25% of tread life. We'll be doing close to 3,000 miles. Most stock tires on the 1500/1600 and 900 are good for not much over 7-8000, and the V2K seems to burn them in 5k.

that's what I meant. My rear is a bit shy of 3mm now, plus I will be riding all week. I will pull a Mark and ride on tires that show the metal mesh!

[wmlkaw]

Originally Posted by El Mexicano

At this point I will take anything that fits my vn900. I have heard from a few dealers that the stock Dunlop D404 is backordered BIG time!

Just PM'd you. Brenda will check Kaw stock tomorrow on the rear tires and see what the deal is.

[RichLockyer]

Originally Posted by El Mexicano

that's what I meant. My rear is a bit shy of 3mm now, plus I will be riding all week. I will pull a Mark and ride on tires that show the metal mesh!

They'll be fine for Big Bear, but I really would prefer that everyone have all work done prior to that.

Tuesday night won't be a good time to find out that Bert's got your belt too tight when they installed the new tire.
I'll be doing one more oil change between Big Bear and RL, but I'll also be doing a Malibu ride with the LCR on the 6th, and am taking the whole week off so if anything is amiss I have all day Monday and Tuesday to fix it.

[RichLockyer]

Originally Posted by wmlkaw

Just PM'd you. Brenda will check Kaw stock tomorrow on the rear tires and see what the deal is.

I keep forgetting that you have an "in".

[RichLockyer]

There ya go:
200/70-15 in stock for $187
American Motorcycle Tire
180/70-15 in stock for $132
American Motorcycle Tire

Shipping is $12... they're in Phoenix, no reason to pay $32 for 2-3 day.

[El Mexicano]

Originally Posted by RichLockyer

There ya go:
200/70-15 in stock for $187
American Motorcycle Tire
180/70-15 in stock for $132
American Motorcycle Tire

Shipping is $12... they're in Phoenix, no reason to pay $32 for 2-3 day.

You are the man Rich! As far as Bert's installing the tire, nah! I will get it installed somewhere else.

[RichLockyer]

Tubeless tires can be used with or without tubes.

But I forgot about your tubes... get a new tube with the tire, and I normally replace the rim strip too.

Ya... flats are enough of a PITA on the road, but I do carry a compressor and a plug kit and that'll fix up the 1600/Nomad/V2K/900C and Mark's Shadow.

Don't want to have you or Art get a flat with the laced wheels. They look sweet but I can't plug 'em.