My son just got his new '08 Meanie SE and absolutely loves it. He has ridden my Vulcan 2000 before but wanted something a little less heavy with a little better handling. He's very pleased so far and has mentioned he'd love a 6th gear for he freeway however. Rode it myself the other day and was quite impressed for around town, canyon carving and short rides. He gets the looks all the time even out on the freeway. Gorgeous bike and I'd love one myself. BobAnyone around here owns a Mean Streak-Special and how do you like it, etc etc?
Thanks for your reply, Bob. Sounds like a nice bike, sure looks good.My son just got his new '08 Meanie SE and absolutely loves it. He has ridden my Vulcan 2000 before but wanted something a little less heavy with a little better handling. He's very pleased so far and has mentioned he'd love a 6th gear for he freeway however. Rode it myself the other day and was quite impressed for around town, canyon carving and short rides. He gets the looks all the time even out on the freeway. Gorgeous bike and I'd love one myself. Bob
Thanks for your reply, Bob. Sounds like a nice bike, sure looks good.
Hopefully I have chance to try one out one of these days.![]()
(Maybe I shouldn't the wife said.........)
Hope you do get a chance to ride one soon. It's very impressive and nimble. Careful though it's hard to turn your back on! BobThanks for your reply, Bob. Sounds like a nice bike, sure looks good.
Hopefully I have chance to try one out one of these days.![]()
(Maybe I shouldn't the wife said.........)
Yes, I know and that's what the wife said as well.Careful though it's hard to turn your back on!
I keep about 22psi solo, 40 psi 2up. Got my shock pump on eBay for $30 delivered.Get the 0-60. I think the shocks with no air are setup for an average rider-150 lbs. If you weigh more than that you are probably bottoming them out when you hit any kind of bump. I rode with no air for a while, had the dealer add some at the 600 mile service, made a big difference.
Thanks for the pressure settings freightshaker. Will forward them onto my son.I keep about 22psi solo, 40 psi 2up. Got my shock pump on eBay for $30 delivered.
BTW, I've got the Classic (05) but it's pretty much the same bike.
Remember, he must use a zero loss shock pump, or a very well regulated air pump. A regular gas station or home air compressor could damage the shocks. $30 for the pump vs a few hundred for new shocks is a pretty good deal IMHO. BTW, I was told to never exceed 45psi.Thanks for the pressure settings freightshaker. Will forward them onto my son.
Thanks again for the additional info, freightshaker. Will forward this along as well to my son. BobRemember, he must use a zero loss shock pump, or a very well regulated air pump. A regular gas station or home air compressor could damage the shocks. $30 for the pump vs a few hundred for new shocks is a pretty good deal IMHO. BTW, I was told to never exceed 45psi.
Also, my air pressure in my tires are 40/40 vs the manual posted of 28/36 f/r, again, that's for a Classic, but the Meanie
is probably the same.
This is the shock pump that I have.
My pump
Another Ebay Shock pump