New Perelli Night Dragon
New DID Chain (Thanx Terry!)
New Brake shoes
35.5K
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Is that a new can of sea foam?
Quote from: Jerry G Turner on May 12, 2015, 06:42:39 PM
Is that a new can of sea foam?
That's my 1st and 2nd can of Seafoam (The 1st is almost empty!) :lol:
Looking good, how does that tire compare size-wise with the stock K555?
Quote from: TLRam1 on May 13, 2015, 02:22:01 AM
Looking good, how does that tire compare size-wise with the stock K555?
It's a 170..
Do you know the diameter compared to stock and I guess you had to space out your brake rod.
Quote from: TLRam1 on May 13, 2015, 01:08:20 PM
Do you know the diameter compared to stock and I guess you had to space out your brake rod.
I couldn't find the spec anywhere.. It is a 170/80 15
according to a calculator that I found on line
170/80R15 = 25.7X6.69R15
Diameter = 25.7"
Width = 6.69"
Wheel = 15"
Sidewall = 5.35"
Circumference = 80.7"
Revs/Mile = 784.9
Quote from: hootmon on May 13, 2015, 04:02:07 PM
I couldn't find the spec anywhere.. It is a 170/80 15
according to a calculator that I found on line
170/80R15 = 25.7X6.69R15
Diameter = 25.7"
Width = 6.69"
Circumference = 80.7"
Revs/Mile = 784.9
Wheel = 15"
Sidewall = 5.35"
Okay and the K555
Diameter - 24.65
Width - 6.30
Circumfer- 77.44
Revs/Mile -817.9 (calculations based from yours)
For every mile, your tire has 34 less revolutions per mile.
5000 miles X 34 = 170,000 less revolutions than a stock K555.
Looks like a lot, carry this a little farther.
170,000 / 784 rev/mile (your tire) = your tire has 216 less miles on it, not as much as I was thinking.
Talk about an annoying/analytical post.
Quote from: TLRam1 on May 14, 2015, 12:47:43 AM
Revs/Mile -817.9 (calculations based from yours)
For every mile, your tire has 34 less revolutions per mile.
5000 miles X 34 = 170,000 less revolutions than a stock K555.
Looks like a lot, carry this a little farther.
170,000 / 784 rev/mile (your tire) = your tire has 216 less miles on it, not as much as I was thinking.
Talk about an annoying/analytical post.
It makes the bike a little taller, I'm glad I'm not Short legged..
Figuring that a rear tire lasts 15K miles.. That's a savings of half a million rotations..
Sounds like it's better on the wheel bearings at least!
Seems like your engine would turn just a bit slower also (for a given speed) So less wear on the motor/transmission..
A bit slower off the line (take off acceleration)
Not that any of this is probably perceptible, but is true non the less..
Ok 2+2 is 4 so if you drive 3mph less the tire will last at least 6 days longer than a ijk333 I think I will order 2 of them.
My last set of tires were stock width but taller 90 aspect ratio. The difference in acceleration and lower cruise revs were noticeable to me. Bonus was that the speedometer was dead accurate as far as I could tell. The new set are stock size, it'll be interesting to see if I notice the difference back the other way. Now to get the bike back on the road. Got the new idle jets in yesterday but now having some idle speed and throttle cable routing issues... Also, left-side Jardine grips are a pain in the arse to remove! Hoping to get it all back in shape tomorrow. If it's not one thing it's another...
A rear tire last 15,000 miles?
Never had one close to that other than a car tire.
Jerry,
I was thinking of Lawrence as the post was coming together.
I got you blame it on Lawrence. :lol: :shock:
Well, I just had to replace the tire that Len donated and I bought from the kitty at Uncertain, TX. The "ten minute" tire change that Alan mounted for me. I really needed that tire, having arrived the day before in the rain on a plugged, mostly bald, tire. Never again! I had about 6000 miles on the donated tire.
In any case, it finally wore down to the point I think it would not have passed inspection, (but no cord was showing like Greg's tire at Beaver's Bend). So I called the local Cycle Gear shop, and ordered a cheapy tire (Shinko), still thinking I will sell this bike sometime in the not too distant future. (It is now the backup bike!) They called that my tire had arrived last week, so I removed the rear wheel and took it to them. They will mount & balance the tire for $20 if you do the hard work. Nice young man took my wheel with the old tire to the back, said it would be about 15 minutes, and I wandered the store drooling on the goodies while he worked. Out he came, big smile, with a Dunlop mounted. Uhhh, I said, I ordered a Shinko. Most happy to take the Dunlop, but not too happy with the list price. Long story short, I got the Dunlop for an additional $20, so I left a very happy customer.
Confessional -- I did not even look at the part number, but will post later. I have ordered a few more minor parts for this bike, so will need to get it out again soon.
As for the car tire on my main ride -- there are over 7000 miles on it so far, and the wear is negligible.
So, I'll just bypass all the other statements..
I can't believe the difference in the new chain!! The ride is so much smoother.. My old chain must have had a few more tight spots than I realized...
When I picked up the bike, the mechanic told me that I have one broken tooth on the rear sprocket.. Not sure how THAT happened.. I found it and it's about1/2 broke.. He smoothed it out some while the wheel was off for the new tire.. I guess I'll replace that at the next tire change..
Brake shoe still breaking in.. So unsure of the difference there..
I haven't run a Dunlop rear tire in a looooong time.. But it's not unusual for me to get around 15K out of my rear tires (Metz/Avon/Michelin).. And I'm not easy on the bike...
Brake shoe still breaking in.. So unsure of the difference there..
Pirelli is good so far.. We shall see how long it lasts...
That was the Special Edition chain you have. :-P
I have ran the Metzler, Dunlop & car tire and never hit 15,000 on any, you are doing well.
Quote from: hootmon on May 14, 2015, 09:18:34 PM
So, I'll just bypass all the other statements..
I can't believe the difference in the new chain!! The ride is so much smoother.. My old chain must have had a few more tight spots than I realized...
When I picked up the bike, the mechanic told me that I have one broken tooth on the rear sprocket.. Not sure how THAT happened.. I found it and it's about1/2 broke.. He smoothed it out some while the wheel was off for the new tire.. I guess I'll replace that at the next tire change..
HOOTmon... man... you might want to strongly consider replacing that sprocket with the broken tooth. It *will* lead to a much shorter lifespan of your brand new chain. Waiting 15k miles, you might just need yet another chain, rear sprocket, and front sprocket at that point. It is possible your mechanic didn't even examine the front sprocket-who knows its condition? (you can "lace on" a new chain by cutting the old chain, link the end of the new chain to the end of the old, and run it 'round til the new chain has taken the place of the old...)
Not trying to be a fear monger, just trying to prevent a little angst down the line and keep that 'new chain feel' alive lol
(which reminds me... I have a new chain and sprockets waiting for my attention!!!) :shock:
Hop Along
When Devin was at UT, he came out to my place to replace his chain. He brought two new sprockets with him. The old ones looked good to me, but he insisted in changing all three. That bike was his only transport, so it was probably a smart move.
I have turned the front sprocket over on one bike one time. It can mount either way, and it only wears in one direction, so additional service is available from this simple trick.
When I first bought the bike, I looked at the drawing the owner's manual, compared it to my rear sprocket, and decided I needed a new one. I ordered a new one to the dealer in New Braunfels. I rode there when they called. When the mechanic put the new one on the counter, he saw my face fall -- it looked just like the one on the bike. He said, "you don't really need this sprocket, do you?" I asked him to look at the old one and give me his opinion. He said "we will put this one is stock". He also concluded that the new front brake pads I had asked for were unnecessary. I have used this dealership for all inspections, repairs, etc. since. There are now others closer, but this guy bought my business forever.
I once found a "package deal" for two sprockets and a chain, and replaced all of them. I still have a good front sprocket in stock, in case anyone needs one. The rear one needed replacing, so I tossed it.
Front Sprocket is good.. (per the Mechanic, and the last time I looked at it - not long ago)
As I said, the mechanic shaped the broken tooth some, so it should mesh up reasonably well...
I'll keep an eye on it ans well as the chain...
I don't need to thread the chain as it is new and I can change the sprocket without undoing the link on the chain...