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KG
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« on: October 02, 2015, 09:03:52 PM »

Well it's on just got to do the nut cage mod and put the chrome and bags back on.



On suggestion on where to start with air pressure? Got it set at 36psi now
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« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2015, 05:17:02 AM »

I'd say that's a good starting point. Looks good.  cooldude
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« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2015, 06:06:21 AM »

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KG
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« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2015, 01:03:42 PM »

Took longer to get the trailer hitch and bag guards back on than to change the tire

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« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2015, 04:27:12 PM »

If it is a 205-65 run 42 psi and don't forget to pull the rear wheel at no more than 15-30-45K mile intervals to do the spline maintenance. 45K seems to good replacement point.....it will go to 60K, but the center becomes too flat and you will notice it takes more pressure on the handlebars to maintain a line in sweepers....its not objectionable but could be nicer.....for only some $110 you have got your moneys worth at 45K....never a moments concern in rain, 120 degree heat, gravel roads in Alaska....good overall tire ...JMHO..
The reason for asking if it is a 65 series, it is tall enough to absorb road shock for comfort And the 42 psi will keep the sidewall nice and stiff for positive rear end control.....
You might want to check the date code on the side wall.....I prefer mine to be no older than 3 years. Older might be OK if the tire was stored inside and no tiny cracks observed in the tread voids.....to each his own....Shocked)


 
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« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2015, 04:31:35 PM »

Took longer to get the trailer hitch and bag guards back on than to change the tire


In the future you don't need to remove either. Just the bags themselves. There is a very small window that you can jack it up to remove the axle. Saves a lot of time and hassle .  cooldude
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« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2015, 06:04:00 PM »

Took longer to get the trailer hitch and bag guards back on than to change the tire


In the future you don't need to remove either. Just the bags themselves. There is a very small window that you can jack it up to remove the axle. Saves a lot of time and hassle .  cooldude


My poor little craftsman atv jack just would not get it high enough to get it out from under the hitch and bag guards. It's a 205 60 tire and playing with it if felt good at 36psi and I bumped it up to 38psi and it is good. I may try 40psi tomorrow just to try it
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« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2015, 06:09:43 PM »

I have the craftsman jack also. It's tight getting a car tire in and out no matter which jack  you have. But it's doable. I hope to never have to remove the hitch again. That was a pain getting on by yourself.  tickedoff
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« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2015, 04:53:47 PM »

Put a couple of hundred miles on it today. The Dunlop tire that came on it must have been undersized as at 65mph I was screaming at 3500 rpm but now it's running just over 3000 rpm I never even tried to hit a nonexistent 6 gear at all today. The rear braking is amazing When coming to a normal stop  I only used the front brake at the end right before I put me feet down. Panic stops when using front and rear brakes and down shifting it didn't dive as much and was smoother.

I tried it at 36 psi and 38 and 40 psi and liked 36 the best. It also was easier at low speeds like in parkng lots I'm way more at ease now in low speed turns.
Uneven pavement will jerk you around but it's no worse than it was with the Dunlop E3 that came on it. I like the fact that I have to counter steer more in the curves it makes me feel more in control and rolling on the throttle on the exit of the curve it sticks better and doesn't want to go wide like to dunlops did.

It's not for everyone but I think I'm hooked.
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« Reply #9 on: October 04, 2015, 06:32:34 PM »

I have a friend who swears by the modification for his older goldwings and I rode one of his with the car tire versus the standard tire. MAJOR difference and after seeing that it can be done to the Valk, I'm thinking it will be my next move! Question though, did you use the stock rim and what size tire did you go with? Also; what's the nut cage mod?
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« Reply #10 on: October 04, 2015, 07:09:48 PM »

I used the stock rim and the tire I went with was a 205/60/r16 they will normally go in without any modification or so I have been told but I went ahead and did the nut cage mod while I had it apart. I removed them and replaced with carrage bolts from the inside out.

http://lifeisaroad.com/stories/2005/08/24/valkyrieRearFenderNutCageMod.html

http://lifeisaroad.com/stories/2004/10/27/theDarkSide.html
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« Reply #11 on: October 05, 2015, 05:13:54 AM »

I just went dark side this past weekend, too. I'm on the Yoko AViD Envigor. I'm just shy of 38 psi. I may actually go up a pound or two just to see if there's any difference. Went for ride yesterday and purposely rode some bad, rutted county roads. It definitely wanted to climb to the high side of each rut, but nothing drastic and easily controllable. Interstate travel into work this morning hit speeds of 85 mph and it was as stable, if not moreso, than the bike tire (Avon) I replaced. The ride is certainly more compliant and comfortable than with the high pressure I was running in the Avon for tire longevity. I think the wife is really going to like the increased comfort on the back seat.
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