Post by: johnnyYTED on February 29, 2016, 10:34:33 PM
Today STranger had new rubber to his rear fitted, A PR4 which is an upgrade from his previous PR3. His previous rubber has done just under 20 thousand kilometers, which IMHO is due to my change to a more passive STyle of riding opposed to the more aggressive nature I had previously. So in my thinking with the newer PR4 I should get even better milage.
(http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy22/Johnny_Whitehead/20160229_220140_zpsbj7adr03.jpg) (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/Johnny_Whitehead/media/20160229_220140_zpsbj7adr03.jpg.html)
I also changed his oil and filter, and tickled his belly whilST he was undressed, and I lubed him up .All I have to do is pack him up and hit the road and head weSTl!
Post by: Sicman on February 29, 2016, 10:38:12 PM
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 01, 2016, 08:00:19 AM
See you in Perth hopefully on the thursday evening ++
Post by: WendyL on March 01, 2016, 08:43:50 AM
Post by: johnnyYTED on March 08, 2016, 10:25:11 AM
At Ceduna and hitting the road west after a feed, feeling good
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Post by: Draco (Heartbreak Kid) on March 09, 2016, 12:15:08 AM
In Hay sunday Arvo I checked the psi in the rear Hot it was 45-5psi the outside temp was 39c I didn't touch it figuring air expands when hot its done 2,000 ks and not squared off YET, then next thousand plus 's will i think, This morning it as 42-psi before leaving Kimba.
At Ceduna and hitting the road west after a feed, feeling good
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:blu13 Have a safe trip John, hope to meet up with you one day and have a yarn :thumb :blu13left
Post by: Diesel on March 09, 2016, 01:44:08 PM
Ride safe brother. :rockon
Post by: johnnyYTED on March 09, 2016, 07:15:43 PM
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Post by: Diesel on March 09, 2016, 08:59:40 PM
I've heard of riders having to almost lean at 45* towards the Bight to counter the wicked wind coming from the South over the years. A headwind is also alot of trouble - spesh for fuel consumption - SPESHALLY when you are paying up to $2 per litre out there!
Keep us updated on your movements champ. ++
Post by: johnnyYTED on March 11, 2016, 11:43:34 PM
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Post by: alans1100 on March 12, 2016, 01:33:18 PM
Dave its very difficult to tell from the pic but there isn't any flat treadwear its still curved like it should be and that's after 4300 or so 's. I'll try and get a better pic 2moro, I was on G.O.R. with trailer behind STranger having to battle winds front the southern ocean on a lean 45* or greater just to go straight. aso dealt with headwinds buffeting me about.Esperance had a lot of wind yeSTerdayI've done about 2300 km on the PR3 rear (my first Michelin) and no sign of wear even with at least 50 percent towing the trailer and 75 percent riding two up - wonder what mine will be like when mines near your km. With the Bridgestones I could see tyre wear quite easily with the km I've done so far.
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Post by: johnnyYTED on March 12, 2016, 08:28:44 PM
:dred11
I'll try and load the pic again as it didn't load laST night.
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Post by: Gadget on March 12, 2016, 08:52:39 PM
:dred11
I'll try and load the pic again as it didn't load laST night.
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How many k's is that?
Post by: gaz on March 12, 2016, 09:32:29 PM
Post by: johnnyYTED on March 13, 2016, 12:58:44 AM
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Post by: Gadget on March 13, 2016, 07:21:53 AM
It's not looking to bad for having spent so long on STraight roads.
Post by: johnnyYTED on March 14, 2016, 10:24:16 PM
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Post by: johnnyYTED on March 18, 2016, 02:06:13 PM
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Post by: WendyL on March 18, 2016, 02:17:59 PM
Post by: Draco (Heartbreak Kid) on March 18, 2016, 03:02:09 PM
Glad you're home safely :thumbsup
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Post by: Brian on March 18, 2016, 03:05:54 PM
We are home. STranger has a new look look. That's all for now Ill tell what happened when i can use my brian
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You Rang?
Post by: johnnyYTED on April 04, 2016, 06:32:09 PM
after 8616k's to Perth and back this is the wear on the PR4 I bought before leaving.
(http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy22/Johnny_Whitehead/2016-03-19%2015.25.48_zpssqxbewni.jpg) (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/Johnny_Whitehead/media/2016-03-19%2015.25.48_zpssqxbewni.jpg.html)
(http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy22/Johnny_Whitehead/WA%20Nat%20Rally/2016-03-19%2015.16.37_zpsywfveif8.jpg) (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/Johnny_Whitehead/media/WA%20Nat%20Rally/2016-03-19%2015.16.37_zpsywfveif8.jpg.html)
I am happy with it as I had expected a much larger flat area from all the bend less roads across the paddock.
and juST to refresh,, this is the tyre when I arrived in Perth...
(http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy22/Johnny_Whitehead/WA%20Nat%20Rally/PERTH%20HOME%20TRIP/HD0363_zpsgv2e6pl5.jpg) (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/Johnny_Whitehead/media/WA%20Nat%20Rally/PERTH%20HOME%20TRIP/HD0363_zpsgv2e6pl5.jpg.html)
I'm very happy with the PR4 and after a few rides on twiSTy roads hopefully I'll get better than 20k k's like from my previous PR3
Post by: Diesel on April 09, 2016, 07:00:30 PM
Cheers, Diesel