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RDKLL
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VRCC #1231 VRCCDS #271

Mesa, AZ


« on: March 15, 2016, 04:06:41 AM »

Got this installed yesterday after a little drama. I knew of 2 places that would do it but they were both closed yesterday so I thought I had a different place that, when I called they said sure but when I got there they said no. So I waent and picked up the heads for my Mustang and asked him if he knew of anyone and he sent me to a place near him and they initially said no but decided to take a closer look and they mounted it....for free
Got it mounted and took it for a test ride andtoday will be my first day of tking it to work.

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Gunnison, Colorado (7,703') Here there be twisties.


« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2016, 07:54:43 AM »

Looks bad azz!  Let us know what you think when you get some more miles on it.
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RDKLL
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VRCC #1231 VRCCDS #271

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« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2016, 04:00:27 PM »

As expected there is a learning curve at very slow speeds, but nothing that I was not expecting...I rode on the highway to work today at speed of about 85-90 mph and still getting passed and it felt fine. I did a couple of hard-ish stops with the rear brake and whoa that thing is sticky...more reportage to follow
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Farmington, PA


« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2016, 05:11:30 AM »

"However, like all Extreme Performance Summer tires, these tires are not intended to be serviced, stored nor driven in near- and below-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice. It's also essential these tires be stored indoors at temperatures maintained above 15 degrees F."

^^ That rules them out for me, but thanks for throwing the straightedge up there to show the nicely rounded profile. Should work great for YOU in the desert heat. I REALLY like that tread pattern. cooldude

I'm supposing you went with the 205/55-16. I have a 195/55-16 Yoko Avid ENVigor on mine and really like the way the bike accelerates with a shorter tire.

We sure don't ride these Phatt Gurls for their fuel economy.

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RDKLL
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« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2016, 06:27:14 PM »

I have a few miles on it and so far so good...I am really liking it. I am hoping to go on another mountain ride in the next few weeks...really want to do the 666 devils highway ride
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« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2016, 06:59:15 PM »

I have a few miles on it and so far so good...I am really liking it. I am hoping to go on another mountain ride in the next few weeks...really want to do the 666 devils highway ride
You won't be disappointed  cooldude
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« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2016, 02:53:44 AM »

I bought some 440s for my girl from a member on here and I am wondering how to adjust them ? There's no tool that came with them and I can't see a way to do it other than a. Big channel locks with a rag .... No way will I do that but how are these shocks adjusted?
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RDKLL
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« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2016, 04:48:12 AM »

I bought some 440s for my girl from a member on here and I am wondering how to adjust them ? There's no tool that came with them and I can't see a way to do it other than a. Big channel locks with a rag .... No way will I do that but how are these shocks adjusted?


The shocks on my bike are the 444 series and they are adjusted by hand. I used to adjust my 440 series shocks with a strap wrench used on oil filters. I think I got them at Harbor Freight in a set of 2 large and small
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RDKLL
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« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2016, 04:54:59 AM »

Well I have about 60 miles on it si far and the slow speed handling is becoming second nature. I have been taking highway to work, speeds 75-90 mph and still getting passed (Highway 60 thru Mesa is a bit like a race track) and then take surface streets home. I have not ridden in the rain and until I get a rear fender I hope not to, but dry traction seem great and I have done some hard braking and the tire has done very well...
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