Tundra
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2014 Valkyrie 1800
Seminole, Florida
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« on: December 21, 2014, 06:34:46 PM » |
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If you can't be a good example: be a WARNING!!
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Gavin_Sons
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VRCC# 32796
columbus indiana
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« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2014, 07:47:23 PM » |
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Looks to be a good tire. Nice rounded edges. Looks very similar to my yokohama advid envigor
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
De Pere, WI (Green Bay)
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« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2014, 08:09:17 PM » |
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Nice price Doug, I'll be interested in how it feels and how you like it if you decide to get it. I'll probably replace my c/t next Spring sometime, mainly due to age.
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Icelander
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« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2014, 08:15:30 PM » |
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I just mounted this tire on a spare rim today. (Thanks to John Lane for all his help!)
I hope to get it mounted some time soon after the holiday.
Kendall
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1998 Valkyrie Tourer.
VRCC Member #36337
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old2soon
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« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2014, 11:23:54 PM » |
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Very similar to my Nexen 5000 and I'm pleased with my N-5000. RIDE SAFE.
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VRCCDS0240 2012 GL1800 Gold Wing Motor Trike conversion
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Tundra
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2014 Valkyrie 1800
Seminole, Florida
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« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2014, 02:37:20 AM » |
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I just mounted this tire on a spare rim today. (Thanks to John Lane for all his help!)
I hope to get it mounted some time soon after the holiday.
Kendall
Kendall, When you get it mounted please post back and let us know what you think. |
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Icelander
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« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2014, 08:58:10 AM » |
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I chose this tire because I heard it was the same as the Falken 512 and had heard good reports on that.
I'm calling now to see how much having the bearings pulled/replaced will cost me. (Wouldn't budge with the HF blind bearing puller I bought)
I'm hoping to service/inspect the driveline after Christmas and then get the wheel installed.
I'll let you know my experiences soon there after (if the weather doesn't freeze me out)
Kendall
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BnB Tom
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Where'd old times go?
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« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2014, 05:30:09 AM » |
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Looks like its got familiar heritage:
"FALKEN TIRE, a Sumitomo Rubber Industries brand, was launched in its native country of Japan in 1983 and introduced to the North American market two years later. At its inception, Falken was created as the flagship high performance radial brand under Ohtsu Tire and Rubber. Now, more than two and a half decades later, Falken has become a well-known, stand-alone brand that focuses on UHP (Ultra High Performance) products while utilizing professional motorsports to further develop and improve products for worldwide distribution."
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BnB Tom
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Where'd old times go?
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« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2014, 03:55:44 AM » |
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So... have you done it? ??? Balanced, mounted and ridden? If so, how do you like it? Inquiring minds want to know.  |
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98valk
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« Reply #9 on: December 30, 2014, 06:34:14 AM » |
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Please provide a tread width measurement. Thanks  |
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Icelander
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« Reply #10 on: December 30, 2014, 07:32:05 AM » |
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I'll try and get a measurement tonight of the tire now that it's mounted.
I'm waiting on the shaved-down spacer to be finished so that I can install the new wheel with the bearing mod.
Since it's below freezing here in the Seattle area, it might be a while before I can actually test drive.
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Randy3269
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« Reply #11 on: January 01, 2015, 11:57:49 PM » |
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It is the same as the Faulken Zies 512. I have 7500 miles on mine and I love it.
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