For the socalers/people on the way - Page 47

El Mexicano · 06-17-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by wmlkaw

I've got a plug kit for tubeless also (and I cheat and carry the co2 cartridges that I keep in my bicycle kit), but I've gotta admit that the 900 had me stumped. Manual sez tubeless tires, but parts diagram showed tubes and rim strip like you mentioned.
So if the 900's had flats, they couldn't just be plugged and filled?

If the vn900 goes flat then the tire would have to be dismounted and the tube patched just like a regular bicycle

PITA!

RichLockyer · 06-17-2008

Not on the Classic/LT. ALL spoked wheels have tubes. The manual specifies tubeless tires because tube-only tires are VERY hard to find and in limited sizes.
Looking through some catalogs, seems that the only tube-only tires I'm seeing are cheap Chinese imports, mostly for vintage bikes (19 and 21" fronts with ribbed tread... very retro).

Catch 22 on tubes... Slime might repair a flat, but I don't like running that crap in my tires 24/7. If you wait until after you have a flat, the short time running deflated usually allows the tube to move enough so that whatever puctured the tread will tear the tube, so after the fact addition of slime is no help.

Art's been riding for many years though... I'm sure he's got some tricks to fixing a flat on the road without calling for a tow.

RichLockyer · 06-17-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Mexicano

If the vn900 goes flat then the tire would have to be dismounted and the tube patched just like a regular bicycle

PITA!

Doncha' wish you had bought a Custom like Dave's?

El Mexicano · 06-17-2008

I will try to bring a set of patches. I have experience patching tubes, althought dismounting the tire from the rim would be something new to me. I am down to try my methods in the front but the rear will need a tow. Oh, and I will be bringing an extra set of dentures too!

RichLockyer · 06-17-2008

Ya, front wouldn't be a HUGE problem... we could probably lift it enough to stack some rocks under the case and balance it on the stand to get the front wheel up enough to remove.

Without 3 or 4 tire spoons, it ain't gonna be easy.

Actually, it ain't easy WITH 4 tire spoons.

El Mexicano · 06-17-2008

i need me a classic electra glide to bump some pantera man. I am bumping that sh!t right now and makes me wanna punch someone in the face. LMAO Just kidding

RichLockyer · 06-17-2008

LOL!

Ya... Pantera does that sometimes.

El Mexicano · 06-17-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichLockyer

LOL!

Ya... Pantera does that sometimes.

LMAO! I am glad I am not the only one who experiences such feelings. LMAO!!!!!

El Mexicano · 06-17-2008

I am off to work. You guys have a good night. (yawn)

sdbrit68 · 06-17-2008

okay.........told rich I am working on having a website for the socal riders. Might have a test run of it before red lodge, but probably not, but definetly by the end of august.

The idea is to have a ride calander, upload our pics without all the photobucket crapola

links of course to the different forums...............and things like road rules, techniques for group riding.

here are some screen shots, but they may not show up too well

since it seems the joke has kinda stuck, and actually, I get a laugh out of it, I am thinking of calling it

" Home of the wild snails"

kind of a wild hogs joke

RichLockyer · 06-17-2008

Looks good so far.

One thing... make generous use of the <center></center> command.

Those of us with wide screens enjoy not getting everything bunched up into the left side.

The menu page looks good... But the photo page can use it.

rod2625 · 06-17-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Mexicano

I will try to bring a set of patches. I have experience patching tubes, althought dismounting the tire from the rim would be something new to me. I am down to try my methods in the front but the rear will need a tow. Oh, and I will be bringing an extra set of dentures too!

Get yourself some Slime for tubed tires. Unless you rip the crap out of the tire it is good for a 3mm hole and with Rich's pump you should be able to get someplace and get it fixed right. Any auto or bike shop and Walmart should have it for about $5. Check this link:

Tube Sealant

Do as Rich said and put a new tube in the tire you are getting (recommended when putting on a new tire by all tire companies) . Save the old tube and carry it with you for an emergency.

BTW, some of the better Italian bikes have spoked wheels that run tubeless tires with no tube, i.e. Moto Guzzi 940 Custom:

Moto Guzzi

sdbrit68 · 06-17-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichLockyer

Looks good so far.

One thing... make generous use of the <center></center> command.

Those of us with wide screens enjoy not getting everything bunched up into the left side.

The menu page looks good... But the photo page can use it.

just started mesing with it yesterday, havent done web design in like 7 years, so trying to remember a lot of it

A2rider · 06-17-2008

How much would it be to add roadside assistance to your insurance policies? Just a thought.

RichLockyer · 06-17-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by A2rider

How much would it be to add roadside assistance to your insurance policies? Just a thought.

AAA is about $100 for the basic coverage (you pay more than the standard $60 because a bike REQUIRES a flatbed tow, so you have to pay the RV rate)... but that only gets you a few miles for free.

I don't remember how much the "premium" coverage is, but even it will only get you 200 miles for free.

Worst case, a bike gets "stashed" somewhere safe, someone gets a cage with a trailer and goes back for it.

A2rider · 06-17-2008

I'll have to look at my AMA membership benefits. I think it includes for a small price roadside assistance.

I will have to give you guys kudos. Rarely have I ever seen such a well planned trip.

RichLockyer · 06-17-2008

You think I'm going to lead these nutcases 3000 miles without some level of planning?

If it were just me and the OL, we'd just kick the tires and light the fires!

A2rider · 06-17-2008

I don't think they're nutcases. They might all end up in jail before the week's over and require shock therapy, though!

sdbrit68 · 06-17-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by A2rider

I don't think they're nutcases. They might all end up in jail before the week's over and require shock therapy, though!

" might end up in jail "

may I remind you who you are talking about...............it is a definitive that someone will

kc6wfs · 06-17-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichLockyer

Looks good so far.

One thing... make generous use of the <center></center> command.

Those of us with wide screens enjoy not getting everything bunched up into the left side.

The menu page looks good... But the photo page can use it.

I love using <pre></pre>

06-17-2008	#922 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 20,391	Not on the Classic/LT. ALL spoked wheels have tubes. The manual specifies tubeless tires because tube-only tires are VERY hard to find and in limited sizes. Looking through some catalogs, seems that the only tube-only tires I'm seeing are cheap Chinese imports, mostly for vintage bikes (19 and 21" fronts with ribbed tread... very retro). Catch 22 on tubes... Slime might repair a flat, but I don't like running that crap in my tires 24/7. If you wait until after you have a flat, the short time running deflated usually allows the tube to move enough so that whatever puctured the tread will tear the tube, so after the fact addition of slime is no help. Art's been riding for many years though... I'm sure he's got some tricks to fixing a flat on the road without calling for a tow. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Classic Member CORVA, BRC Patriot Guard Rider

06-17-2008	#924 (permalink)
El Mexicano Your future ex-boyfriend Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 676	I will try to bring a set of patches. I have experience patching tubes, althought dismounting the tire from the rim would be something new to me. I am down to try my methods in the front but the rear will need a tow. Oh, and I will be bringing an extra set of dentures too! __________________ - Sergio '07 VN900 Classic LT VROC #26960 Proud SoCal Wild Snail

06-17-2008	#925 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 20,391	Ya, front wouldn't be a HUGE problem... we could probably lift it enough to stack some rocks under the case and balance it on the stand to get the front wheel up enough to remove. Without 3 or 4 tire spoons, it ain't gonna be easy. Actually, it ain't easy WITH 4 tire spoons. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Classic Member CORVA, BRC Patriot Guard Rider

06-17-2008	#926 (permalink)
El Mexicano Your future ex-boyfriend Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 676	i need me a classic electra glide to bump some pantera man. I am bumping that sh!t right now and makes me wanna punch someone in the face. LMAO Just kidding __________________ - Sergio '07 VN900 Classic LT VROC #26960 Proud SoCal Wild Snail

06-17-2008	#927 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 20,391	LOL! Ya... Pantera does that sometimes. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Classic Member CORVA, BRC Patriot Guard Rider

06-17-2008	#929 (permalink)
El Mexicano Your future ex-boyfriend Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 676	I am off to work. You guys have a good night. (yawn) __________________ - Sergio '07 VN900 Classic LT VROC #26960 Proud SoCal Wild Snail

06-17-2008	#930 (permalink)
sdbrit68 Time to Ride Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: orange county california Posts: 6,677	okay.........told rich I am working on having a website for the socal riders. Might have a test run of it before red lodge, but probably not, but definetly by the end of august. The idea is to have a ride calander, upload our pics without all the photobucket crapola links of course to the different forums...............and things like road rules, techniques for group riding. here are some screen shots, but they may not show up too well since it seems the joke has kinda stuck, and actually, I get a laugh out of it, I am thinking of calling it " Home of the wild snails" kind of a wild hogs joke __________________ move like a butterfly, hung like a flea

06-17-2008	#931 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 20,391	Looks good so far. One thing... make generous use of the <center></center> command. Those of us with wide screens enjoy not getting everything bunched up into the left side. The menu page looks good... But the photo page can use it. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Classic Member CORVA, BRC Patriot Guard Rider

06-17-2008	#934 (permalink)
A2rider Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,729	How much would it be to add roadside assistance to your insurance policies? Just a thought.

06-17-2008	#936 (permalink)
A2rider Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,729	I'll have to look at my AMA membership benefits. I think it includes for a small price roadside assistance. I will have to give you guys kudos. Rarely have I ever seen such a well planned trip.

06-17-2008	#937 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 20,391	You think I'm going to lead these nutcases 3000 miles without some level of planning? If it were just me and the OL, we'd just kick the tires and light the fires! __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Classic Member CORVA, BRC Patriot Guard Rider

06-17-2008	#938 (permalink)
A2rider Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,729	I don't think they're nutcases. They might all end up in jail before the week's over and require shock therapy, though!