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  1. LilBeaver
    HAHA! I'd be all over that
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    I spoke with an Avon rep a few months ago when I was dealing with some issues I had with the Avons and I asked about the marked spot on the tire. The rep told me (and it could have been a line of b.s. but this is what he said) that they purposely do not mark the tires which is supposed to encourage a proper balance after the tire is mounted. Again, this could have been just a line of b.s. BUT I guess it maybe has potential to make a little sense... Although the rear one I had that was replaced had the dot on it - so maybe someone else will chime in with a real answer. The manufacture date is a 4 digit number in an oval somewhere on the sidewall of the tire following the DOT code - I have attached a picture showing it, although it may be a little difficult to see in the photo itself (when I get home in a little while I can take a better picture if you would like... This is just what I have on my computer). As far as how long the tires sit in a warehouse before they get mounted, all I can share with you is my personal experience. The first set of Avons that were on my bike the previous owner had put on right before I picked the bike up (I have the paperwork showing when he purchaced and mounted the tires, at the dealer) and the tires were 3.5 years old at that time. Both of those tires have been replaced [by Avon] under warranty due to the sidewall cracks that only showed up AFTER the tires had been mounted (ie. the tires were perfect when I picked them up and within a few weeks - well you can see what the sidewal looked like in the photo) - The replacements are both from early 2008 and these replacements happend 1 and 3 months ago (rear/front respectively). On another bike that I have, I put a set on that had a date stamp of just a few weeks old. So this is my experience... All of the tires before these, I had never thought to look at the date code, I had incorrectly assumed that I bought new tires that were, well... new. As far as you getting poopooed for purchasing your tires on the internet - I just as soon not tell the folks where the tires come from or tell them if they match the price I'll buy from them. And if it is really that big of a deal to them, take your business elsewhere. LOTS of places mount and balance tires. (I have found that my local honda dealership can actually get the tires that I want cheaper than I have found them anywhere - by a longshot; so I go to them). Hope this helps! by the way, you'll want to take it easy on those until you get them scuffed in - they are pretty slick right away... Don't ask me how I know
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    I'm with Squidley on this one, let a trusted dealer take a look at it (once you have checked obvious stuff like the bolts on the saddlebags and trunk, and anywhere else you can get to easily for that matter). Vibrations could be anything as simple as that or be something real serious.
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    Hehe - if he is brave enough to come back!
  5. LilBeaver
    Tracking says the brown truck left mine on the door step today... Looking forward to using it as well!
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    Mine are spotlights (not fog-lights) so my preference is for them to be on with the high-beams only (While increased visibility during the day is a good thing, a blinded cage or truck coming at me is not exactly something I want to face at night). I'm going to pick up a new switch so that I can wire these up to give me three options; 'always off', 'switched with headlight as desired', 'on all the time, regardless of headlight operation'.
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    If you are serious about this, I have a buddy that has been talking about getting one for quite some time now. I'd have to check with him to see if he is able to pull the trigger right away or not - but if you get me year, mileage, condition, etc and of course, what you want for it I can pass the info on to him and see where it goes.
  8. LilBeaver
    I'm no expert but do not forget to make an appropriate estimate for repairs, maintenance, taxes, etc. Since ANY incidental expense related to it will reduce your return. ALSO, do not forget that there are plenty of tax write-offs that can be associated with this too that can indirectly (but effectively) increase your return rate based on what you will be able to write off (ie pay less taxes). If I recall correctly, (my mom is a real estate agent and we had talked about this a while back) the rule of thumb for setting the rental rate is along the lines of 1.5*mortgage payment +/- a little to adjust for location, condition, what it has rented for in the past (if rented) and whatever else you need to adjust for.
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    Maybe I'm just that special, but I do not need to remove my passing lamps to remove the fairing and I do NOT have the spacer in mine (although I would like to get it). I DO need to loosen up the bolts, but I do not need to take them all the way out. I have had my fairing on and off MANY times in the last few weeks... It is the Yamaha light bar and I have the visor on all of my lights (including the headlamp). EDIT: Oops, I just saw the date on the original question and you have already purchased the spacer so this is probably irrelevant.
  10. LilBeaver
    haha.. Yup, rag and a rubber band - keeps the dirt out too. (A clean golf tee works too, but with the way I golf, I have none that are clean OR still in one piece)
  11. LilBeaver
    I wish you'd post the details for your seat mod that made it fly off... There are sometimes I wouldn't mind having an ejector button for the passenger...
  12. LilBeaver
    It'll be there waiting for you! Have a safe (and enjoyable) ride home!! Remember to take it around a parking lot a little before you get your passenger on there... (And take it easy at low speed - keep that front wheel straight when you stop!) Gdspeed.
  13. LilBeaver
    Not being able to engine brake would be tough to get used to I bet... I know it would be fun, but I'd probably only have 1 ride on it and be 6' under!
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    1) You have mentioned a few times now it happens while you trailer. Silly question, does it happen when you do not have your trailer? 2) On my way in to the office today I paid close attention to it and tried a few different things. I noticed the behavior that you described when I was in 5th and gently rolled on below 45 mph. (In my opinion though, that is much to slow to be rolling back on the throttle in 5th gear; but I did notice the behavior that you describe). I did not try it in other gears as traffic did not allow that. Checking throttle cables, and making sure everything is lubed up and moving appropriately is never a bad idea though.
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    +1 to this. The tank can be off in less than 5 minutes. I was surprised at how easy it was when I first did it (even when everyone else talked about how easy it is.
  16. LilBeaver
    I originally had beam time at TRIUMF this week (through next week, including the weekend) -- meaning I would have been in Vancouver. I opted to switch with a colleague because it fit his schedule better... Too bad I didn't see this before I agreed to the switch Have fun!
  17. LilBeaver
    Especially if you hit it during one of the 'show off your car' days... where people from all over come and show what they personally have done to their vetts!
  18. LilBeaver
    If/when you decide to come through Lubbock or within say 150 miles or so, I'd be game for a meal or Ice cream if you want, and/or ride with you for part of the way. My number is in my profile, just let me know! Have a great trip!
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    New Tires

    LilBeaver replied to Wolf's topic in Watering Hole

    I usually run 40 psi front and 48 psi rear (for around town). Long rides I drop the rear to 46psi. The cracking was only on one side of the tires. (Front was the right side, rear was the left side) which led me to believe that it was a problem with the tire it self. Back on topic though, there are quite a few folks on here that have Michelin Commanders. I have no experience with those but that would be another option to look at and maybe find some input on.
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    rain boots

    LilBeaver replied to frankd's topic in Watering Hole

    I know this is not going to answer your question; but in a bind, the black, heavy-duty garbage bags do wonders.
  21. LilBeaver
    Out of curiosity here did you compare the electrodes of the new versus old plugs when you changed them? I would be interested to see how 'worn' they actually are when you get to the recommended change interval. Although I have a new set sitting in the garage and only about 6,000 miles on mine, so I suppose I could take a looksee to see what mine look like too. Thanks!
  22. LilBeaver
    James: I know you had said taht the regulator was replaced a few months later but about how many miles went between each of these problems? (A guesstimate is perfectly fine).
  23. LilBeaver
    Now this would be interesting to do. I've never been a believer in these fancy plugs or 'magic plugs' (as well put by Goose). So this could possibly be a conclusive test.
  24. LilBeaver
    Looks like you had a great trip!!
  25. LilBeaver
    Good to know!
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