New member, more problems

[Jerry G Turner]

Good news. Enjoy the ride.

[Drdubbya]

Good news. Enjoy the ride.

I certainly will sir, the tires and fuel screen should all be here some time next week, im guessing later in the week. Ill try and get the tires mounted next Saturday. This has been a long project, but its nice to get the old mans mike going again.

[Drdubbya]

Okay, got new rubber in the mail. The shop down the street from me in red oak doesn't do bikes anymore. I've got the wheels pulled, and suggestions for tire mounting south of Dallas?

[TLRam1]

Hmm, guessing the internet might be your friend, I don't travel much down that way.

[Drdubbya]

Man it's funny, I can't find a single bike shop this way. Everything is either garland, ft worth, or Dallas. There was a place in Ennis that shut down, no other leads. My folks still live in mesquite so I don't mind going to garland, just didn't think it would be so difficult to find a shop to do this.

[TLRam1]

I thought there was a shop off I35 north of Red Oak on the east side around Pleasant Run Rd, maybe it closed. 

[Drdubbya]

Hey everyone,

Does anyone have a shop in or around Dallas that they recommend? I don't have experience with anyone and the reviews I'm reading are all over the place.

[TLRam1]

I wouldn't worry too much about reviews putting tires on, you are taking the wheels off the bike and carrying to them, correct?

Just make sure they mount the tread in the correct rotational direction, sidewall dot is somewhat aligned with the valve stem and they balance the wheel.

[Drdubbya]

New tires are on, she rides great! Loving it. All that's left to do is flush the antifreeze, clean it, and I'm looking for a wind screen.

[MagnaMan]

Awesome! Glad to hear it. Now you need to make it to a MOOT event. Rumor is there may be a mini MootMag in the fall out in the hill country.

[Drdubbya]

Awesome! Glad to hear it. Now you need to make it to a MOOT event. Rumor is there may be a mini MootMag in the fall out in the hill country.

I'm definitely looking forward to attending one as work permits.

[Drdubbya]

Ive put right at 400 miles on her since I got the tires on, the bike is really running well. Currently seem to be averaging around 35 MPG, and thats with me on it pretty good most of the time.

Still need to change the coolant, hopefully get to that one night this week, cause itll be a late one every day at work. Yay.

I put a memphis shades demon wind shield on it and am loving it.

[TLRam1]

That is good news, thank for the update.

[Drdubbya]

That is good news, thank for the update.

Wouldnt have made it this far without you all!


Im having troubles with the turn signals and the rear tail lights.

The turn signals are not flashing, but the switch feels gummy so im going to take it apart and see if its an easy fix. The rear tail lights are not working at all, and I have no rear brake light. Im doubting that all of the rear bulbs are burnt out, so thats next on the to do list. The only thing working on the rear of the bike currently is the running light in the center.

[Jerry G Turner]

The rear blinkers do not act as running lights so if the rear tail light is working check the blub to make sure both elements or good for the brake light.