dcarver
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Maybe FJRonaMission is really Kenny Roberts jr. jr.? and could ride a 14 hp lawn tractor faster than you?
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juniorfjr
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I know that FJRonaMission is faster than me. But so is DCarver. And I can hold my own.
But the biggest reason is every time I'm gonna go on a trip, I'm putting on new tires, at the most inconvenient time. Like right now, before going to Vancouver Isle. If either of my cars required this much service, I would probably trade them.
But the biggest reason is every time I'm gonna go on a trip, I'm putting on new tires, at the most inconvenient time. Like right now, before going to Vancouver Isle. If either of my cars required this much service, I would probably trade them.
johnny80s
Turtle Gears
Everybody is faster than me.Maybe FJRonaMission is really Kenny Roberts jr. jr.? and could ride a 14 hp lawn tractor faster than you?
I think I figured the whole motivation thing out a while back: There are some IBA type riders that burn up massive amounts of pavement on a regular basis. 1k in 24 Hrs, 1.5'ks, 10k miles in 10 days... you get the picture. Changing tires in the middle of such a ride is a huge inconvenience.
And then there are the CBA riders, like me, who even on a week long vacation ride are lucky to rider much over 2k-3k miles.
A CT makes sense to the former, but not so much to the latter. Selecting longer wearing models, I manage to only go through a set of moto tires in a year. The cost and hassle of doing the changes is not that big of a deal to us. If I had to change my tires 5-6 times a year it would be a different story.
I suspect there are way more of us in the CBA category than the IBA.
And then there are the CBA riders, like me, who even on a week long vacation ride are lucky to rider much over 2k-3k miles.
A CT makes sense to the former, but not so much to the latter. Selecting longer wearing models, I manage to only go through a set of moto tires in a year. The cost and hassle of doing the changes is not that big of a deal to us. If I had to change my tires 5-6 times a year it would be a different story.
I suspect there are way more of us in the CBA category than the IBA.
Bustanut joker
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Good point's Fred.
I tend to be heavy handed on the right grip and though the roads aren't on par with those in the south east or west coast, I do wear the sides some. That being said the center is laid to waste far before the sides. My first rear azo only got me 3k miles :blink: Yeah, I like smoke :lol:
A new rear once a year isn't a big deal but I figure why do it so often if an alternative is avaliable?
The CT hasn't altered my riding style enough to notice at this point, just over 1k on it now and unless something changes drasticly down the road, I'm most likely going to stay with this setup.
Personally I think it's more to do with the type of rider you are and roads you ride.
:jester:
I tend to be heavy handed on the right grip and though the roads aren't on par with those in the south east or west coast, I do wear the sides some. That being said the center is laid to waste far before the sides. My first rear azo only got me 3k miles :blink: Yeah, I like smoke :lol:
A new rear once a year isn't a big deal but I figure why do it so often if an alternative is avaliable?
The CT hasn't altered my riding style enough to notice at this point, just over 1k on it now and unless something changes drasticly down the road, I'm most likely going to stay with this setup.
Personally I think it's more to do with the type of rider you are and roads you ride.
:jester:
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kawabeemer
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I haven't been racking up high miles, but I do pull a camper w/so on the pillion. The CT makes sense to me for the load capacity and longevity.
FJRONAMISSION
Flying at the speed of smell ;))
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Big Difference in the pushing it in to a lean and how it handles all around guys.... I rode Brodie's and it was something like Bungee's post..
The Exalto IS way different in its feel with out a doubt!!... If Bungee was here right now I would let him try my bike....
I enter a turn and my bike falls into a turn... never floats to the outside unless I UN- lean it..........................
B....
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meosborn
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I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure that "longevity/cost" was the whole reason for this in the first place. I don't remember hearing that there were any other upsides to running a CT. What were you looking for?
mattster31
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I agree with fjronamission. The Exalto CT is outstanding!!! my observations thus far....
1. It never "tracks" grooves
2. It only squirms a bit in deep ruts (from transports)
3. It is SOLID in corners
4. Unbeatable in the rain!!!
5. VERY smooth ride
6. It took less than 15 minutes to get used to it
Overall....Fantastic tire!!! I estimate it to last the remaining life of the bike (100K now)
1. It never "tracks" grooves
2. It only squirms a bit in deep ruts (from transports)
3. It is SOLID in corners
4. Unbeatable in the rain!!!
5. VERY smooth ride
6. It took less than 15 minutes to get used to it
Overall....Fantastic tire!!! I estimate it to last the remaining life of the bike (100K now)
Bustanut joker
Well-known member
FUZZY BALLS!
The potenza is also another goodun. I never even considered the brand/type issue.
Reviewed several and settled with the Potenza as two others here were happy with it :good:
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juniorfjr
Well-known member
Well, put the first 30 miles on the Exalto A/S. Nothing fell off, anywhere. Different, yes, but manageable. Does take you a little getting used to on initial turn in. But I think this is gonna work.
Many kudos to George (Escaptfjrtist) Drove over there this a/m and used his harbor freight changer. Easy. Even with him muttering over and over again "This just isn't right" :yahoo: :yahoo:
Many kudos to George (Escaptfjrtist) Drove over there this a/m and used his harbor freight changer. Easy. Even with him muttering over and over again "This just isn't right" :yahoo: :yahoo:
MCRIDER007
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juniorfjr
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I'm hoping George will post a picture. I'm kinda puter stoopid.
RadioHowie
I Miss Beemerdons!
juniorfjr
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No, cuzzin Barry is tending the flock.
escapefjrtist
Searching for Dry Roads
I've got the evidence...too late!
I was doing my best to stay out of this thread... it just ain't right! My HF changer is now permanently damaged :blink:
Proud papa with his new rim protector.
A couple more hands and we'll have it!
...jus cuz it's on the rim doesn't make it right!
Hope it works for you junior, glad to be of service.
--G
Poorbob
New member
OK you got me!!! I've read every word of all 75 pages and after evaluating all the pros and cons I have decided to go to the darkside, however, my riding comes in two flavors there are days that I want to go SPORTS/[SIZE=8pt]touring[/SIZE] and other days I prefer [SIZE=8pt]sports[/SIZE]/TOURING. In the first case several friends on sports bikes and I will go tear up the Cascade twisties from Washington through Oregon, in the later case several friends on cruzers and I will slab it to Anacortes, WA and ferry hop the islands and then return to southeast Washington.
Soooo…….I aquired a second rear wheel on eBay and will mount the Potenza 019 Grid on that and maintain my Michelin intact and mounted. It takes about 10 minutes to pull the axle and switch wheels. I have new bearings, spacer and brake rotor coming to asure the unit is complete for balancing.
Thanks to all for an impresive education and especially to Eric the undisputed Dean of Darkside
See pic’s below, Poorbob
Soooo…….I aquired a second rear wheel on eBay and will mount the Potenza 019 Grid on that and maintain my Michelin intact and mounted. It takes about 10 minutes to pull the axle and switch wheels. I have new bearings, spacer and brake rotor coming to asure the unit is complete for balancing.
Thanks to all for an impresive education and especially to Eric the undisputed Dean of Darkside
See pic’s below, Poorbob
Just guessing, but I think you may discard the rim with the MCT after a while. I'm in the middle of my second left coast ride with an SE ride in between-18,000 on the first tire (Yokohama to the wear bars) and 4,000 on the Michelin so far (1.5/32 out of 10 gone). Rode many tight twisties and I was the limiting factor rather than the CT. Ian Iowa
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beemerdons
Certifiable Old Fart
ANOTHER FJR REAR CAR TIRE BENEFIT! What is causing me to really consider a Car Tire on my FJR is how the long life mileages will eliminate finding a replacement rear tire while I am traveling down deep into Mexico. In November of 2011 I am riding with Los Hermanos Rodriquez to Guatemala; you folks know them as Patch308 and HotRodZilla here on our FJR Forum. With my big fat old Irish ass on my 2003 FJR "Miss Lucy Liu", a rear Michelin Pilot Road 2 would not make it to Guatemala City and back. My game plan was to ship a new rear tire to mi Amigo Ruben Tenorio, President of the Mexico BMW Moto Clubs. Ruben resides in Oaxaca Ciudad in Oaxaca Estado. I then would have to go to una La Llanterria in Mexico to get it mounted and perhaps balanced. Running a car tire on the rear of an FJR completely removes the necessity of a rear tire change en route. Poor road conditions South of the Border really eat up motorcycle tires muy rapido!!!
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palerider
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Actually, just thinking out loud, but given that you've got the logistics all set up already, I'd consider shipping the extra tire anyway. What if you or one of the other Amigos pick up a nail? Be nice to have that extra tire available.
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