Repairshop not fond of the dark side

[Ken Tarver]

Easy fix to all this refusal of shops to mount ct's....get a changer and do them yourself.
If you near enough to NW MS, I'll mount them for you.

Ken

[MarkT]

Josh,  

Good link thx.  Have you tried Ride-On yet?  No more balancing with weights, it's perpetually balanced "dynamic balancing".  You might be surprised with how the bike is suddenly more smooth - I was, and I thought I had balanced it well before.  Put the stuff in June's Magna and she was surprised too.  Bonus on the stopping leaks in the center 2/3 of the tread.

If you need tires mounted you can bring it here, I'll show ya how to use my machine and you can do it anytime.  I also have a gallon of Ride-On on hand now; always have a good supply.

[DarkSideR]

Mark,

Yes I have used the Ride-On product. Had it in my last set of tires. Haven't had a chance to get more for the new set of tires. I do remember to get the ATV version whereas it's the same as the street stuff but cheaper. Thanks for the offer on the tire change, I may take you up on that in the future.

[Novavalker]

Here is a great read on the FACTS about car tires on a bike.

http://www.goldwingfacts.com/forums/10-reference-faq-forum/400426-design-differences-between-car-motorcycle-rim-tire.html

I agree the anecdotal evidence says it is fine but your insurance company will not insure you  if you have a car tire on your bike.  at least in Canada.

I live in Nova Scotia. My bike has to be safety inspected every two years. I'm on my 4th car tire. Tread depth is the deciding factor for passing the inspection not the type of tire. I have 232,000 km on my bike. 180,000 km on car tires. I haven't burst into flames yet.

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

Mark,

Yes I have used the Ride-On product. Had it in my last set of tires. Haven't had a chance to get more for the new set of tires. I do remember to get the ATV version whereas it's the same as the street stuff but cheaper. Thanks for the offer on the tire change, I may take you up on that in the future.

Bought ATV version by accident once and still have the bottle as I didn't think a low speed formula would be ok to use in the bike. Have you used the ATV version and for how long? Thanks

[DarkSideR]

Mark,

Yes I have used the Ride-On product. Had it in my last set of tires. Haven't had a chance to get more for the new set of tires. I do remember to get the ATV version whereas it's the same as the street stuff but cheaper. Thanks for the offer on the tire change, I may take you up on that in the future.

Bought ATV version by accident once and still have the bottle as I didn't think a low speed formula would be ok to use in the bike. Have you used the ATV version and for how long? Thanks

Ran it for 15k in a rear C/T. No problems.

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

Mark,

Yes I have used the Ride-On product. Had it in my last set of tires. Haven't had a chance to get more for the new set of tires. I do remember to get the ATV version whereas it's the same as the street stuff but cheaper. Thanks for the offer on the tire change, I may take you up on that in the future.

Bought ATV version by accident once and still have the bottle as I didn't think a low speed formula would be ok to use in the bike. Have you used the ATV version and for how long? Thanks

Ran it for 15k in a rear C/T. No problems.

GREAT 

[hukmut]

Tire changer!?!?   Who needs a tire changer?    Maybe I am just too old, but I have always changed my tires using 3 tire tools and some rubbing alcohol for lube. And that includes mounting my car tire on my m/c. Front side too.
Old school, I meant to say. Yes, I am 64 . But when I am  required to do things that cost money, well, just let me find out why. OK. Rant over. But really guys, who "needs" a tool that you rarely use that cost money and takes up space?
Oh, wait, I did say rant was over.
Ride safe!

[hubcapsc]

I use "rubber lubricant" (don't google that)... alcohol lasts
long enough to get the job done?



-Mike