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If underwear and blue jeans can't stop a fart...

I found this article by Cycle World's Kevin Cameron very interesting. https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-wobble-and-weave-making-sense-death-wobble-talk/ This section on "Influence of Tire Pressure on Stability" explains why many (including myself) have experienced instability after changing to the smaller 130 front tire. I find it worse with my current Shinko 130/90B16 Heavy duty than the previous Michelin Commander II I ran. I'm thinking now that this may be due to the higher pressure that I have been running with the Shinko. It is rated for 49# and I have been running around 44-45#. Next Spring I plan on dropping back down to maybe 36-38# and see how it feels. If not better I plan on returning to the stock 150/80-16. Influence Of Tire Pressure On Stability Tire pressure is another important variable in stability, for it controls the size of the tire’s footprint. That footprint provides most of the damping (friction in the system) that is responsible for maintaining stability. Therefore maintain the tire inflation pressures called out in the owner’s manual or tire placard. Higher tire pressures reduce the amount of rubber in contact with the pavement—the tire “footprint”—thereby reducing damping and possibly affecting stability. Always respect the tire maker’s advice regarding tire pressures, as they are an integral part of a tire’s design.

I find that the Shinko 777s holds air better than any other tire that I've owned.

What's a Polaris Razor got that this little gem doesn't have anyway.... ​Brakes?

​https://www.ridelikeapro.com/ He also has many YouTube videos.

My latest issue is March. Supposed to be published monthly.

I use this to hold cell phone on my RSTD. https://www.cyclegear.com/accessories/mob-armor-mob-mount-claw

Installed the Shinko 777 HD tires. 130/90/16 front and 150/90/15 rear. Previously ran the Michelin Commander II in the same sizes. After performing other pre-season maintenance on the Carbon One stand, I lowered the bike and re-installed my Diamond R center stand. Attempted to put the bike on the center stand and could not get it up. I have had this center stand for years and always use it in the garage. Being a senior 5'8" and 170#, while not the easiest thing, I have always managed. Re-checked bike, tires at 42#, rear shock at 30#, nothing changed except the tires. Online search confirmed my suspicion. Commander II front tire 25.83" OD, Shinko 25.20". Commander II rear tire 26.34", Shinko 25.63". The 5/8" lower in the front and nearly 3/4" lower in the rear really made a difference in getting the bike on the center stand. Fortunately, the Diamond R center stand has adjustable legs so I was able to compensate. Now my other concern is how much will this reduce the already minimal lean angle.

Those of you running the Shinko 777 HD, what pressures are you running? The front 130/90-16 has a sidewall posted maximum rating of 49#. The rear 150/90/15 shows 42#.

That is one squared off rear tire.

Rather than plain language, I'll show you pictures.

I also have one of the Reda gas cans. I find that it fits a little better in the saddlebag if you fold the bag's bottom foam liner up and let the can sit directly on the bottom of the bag. Holds right at a gallon.

"Boy, not very comfortable to sit in...just a pad on a metal bench!" And if the boiler had a 100 pounds of steam pressure on it, you would be sitting next to a 338°F radiator.

Lewis and Clark used this air rifle during their expedition. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girandoni_air_rifle

"and Noem could be our next governor, so obviously it's time to GTFO!" ​Sounds like California might be a better fit.

I'd say that you had better start braking.

I did. Have a 2014 Neosho Streamline (8" tires). Put the Ride-On in on day one. No evidence that it has ever been put to the test, but I just figured that it is cheap insurance. They appear to be well balanced but since I put it in on day one, I don't know if the Ride-On contributes to that or not.

I meant that my 2006 RSTD w/V-4 is a different machine than your 2018 Eluder w/V-2. You certainly get better mileage than I do.

Completely different machines.

Markel Ins., full coverage w/trailer coverage. $223/yr. 12 month coverage. Declaration page attached. Markel Ins.pdf

My average was a true 57+ mpg. ​That is very impressive. I'd be lucky to average 35 mpg under those conditions.

​This one lifted the bike up. Right side engine guard.

Don't know why one should be reluctant to do this. Works and it's free. That extra ½ gallon may well be the difference between riding and walking. This has been discussed before.

The doctor says to his patient, I'm afraid that I have some good news and some bad news. The patient says, let me here the good news first. The doctor says you have 24 hours to live. The patient says Oh My God! What could possibly be worse than that? What's the bad news? The doctor says, I forgot to tell you yesterday.

​What's up with this weird kickstand spring?