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Offline Kev Murphy

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Tyre on, tyre off,..... time to change
« on: March 17, 2015, 12:08:04 PM »
Weeeelll...... at least I got more than 20,000 k from it..????

Good thing the bike shop is only two blocks away tomorrow morning....
(opposite side of tyre is worse...)
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Re: Tyre on, tyre off,..... time to change
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2015, 08:55:43 PM »
Uhhhh, you'll get another 2 Ks outta that mate :thumbsup
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Re: Tyre on, tyre off,..... time to change
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2015, 08:56:26 PM »
That tyre is still good for a few twisty roads........
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Re: Tyre on, tyre off,..... time to change
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2015, 09:17:33 AM »
Make sure you get your shaft lubed.............So to speak.............................. :wht11
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Re: Tyre on, tyre off,..... time to change
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2015, 09:39:21 AM »
...All done...

Checked lube, checked drive rubbers, bearings, rear disk showing some signs of wear, will replace later, rear brakepads about 50% worn... will check next service.

All good.



Now to get some miles in, before I am admitted to hospital tomorrow.. damn it!... its raining!
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Re: Tyre on, tyre off,..... time to change
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2015, 10:04:51 AM »
What tyre did you get Kev, looks like a Bridgestone?............................................................. :wht11
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Re: Tyre on, tyre off,..... time to change
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2015, 10:45:17 AM »
Dunlop Sportmax RoadSmart II, Nigel
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Re: Tyre on, tyre off,..... time to change
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2015, 11:03:29 AM »
Good tyre I've had 2 sets and about to get a 3rd.
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Re: Tyre on, tyre off,..... time to change
« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2015, 04:54:37 PM »
Well I have a new rear tyre. Discovered I rode 19,000 Ks on my last one, so bought he same one. Dunlop Roadmax 2. Can't go wrong  :candystwheelie
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Re: Tyre on, tyre off,..... time to change
« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2015, 05:16:18 PM »
Your worn tyre makes my worn one look like new.........have 300km more since that photo was taken.......new one should be here Wednesday.

« Last Edit: May 20, 2019, 01:10:00 PM by alans1100 »
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Re: Tyre on, tyre off,..... time to change
« Reply #10 on: March 23, 2015, 06:12:54 PM »
Do you guys do a fair few highway / commuting K's ? I'm guessing towing a trailer would take its toll too
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Re: Tyre on, tyre off,..... time to change
« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2015, 06:15:28 PM »
Quote from: Brian on March 23, 2015, 06:12:54 PM
Do you guys do a fair few highway / commuting K's ? I'm guessing towing a trailer would take its toll too

Not a real lot of "twisties" in SA.   :grin
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Re: Tyre on, tyre off,..... time to change
« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2015, 06:33:49 PM »
A lot of hwy runs, Brian. But 20k is a good life for a bike tyre, even if it was shredded down to cords. That tyre lasted around 16 months.
The two patches of cords showing may have been caused by avoiding furred grasshoppers?
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Re: Tyre on, tyre off,..... time to change
« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2015, 07:00:31 PM »
Quote from: Biggles on March 23, 2015, 06:15:28 PM
Quote from: Brian on March 23, 2015, 06:12:54 PM
Do you guys do a fair few highway / commuting K's ? I'm guessing towing a trailer would take its toll too

Not a real lot of "twisties" in SA.   :grin

Trailer does add a little and most bends in the roads around here are 85 kph plus unless we go to Port Augusta then we have a few down to 35/45 kph.
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« Reply #14 on: March 23, 2015, 07:04:42 PM »
I do tow an Elite camper now and then. The last trip was up,to the sunny coast and back via the inland route. Other than that, all touring when I can. It feels good to have a new tyre on though. The bike shop lost one of the magnets in the disk for the cruise control. Found it when I noticed the ST would hold cruise and then a crunch in the rear somewhere. Turns out, there was the magnet ontop of the rear disk pads. Damaged the magnet and pads. The shop replaced the pads and magnet for me and I was on my way. Without issue or fuss. They were great.
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« Reply #15 on: March 23, 2015, 07:05:51 PM »
That's, wouldn't hold cruise :H
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Re: Tyre on, tyre off,..... time to change
« Reply #16 on: March 23, 2015, 07:07:32 PM »
Just reading this post and noticed this odd occurance ....
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Re: Tyre on, tyre off,..... time to change
« Reply #17 on: March 23, 2015, 07:15:44 PM »
20K on the one set of tyres IS excellent result.... I used to struggle getting 8K when I had my ST. I vaguely remember being told off by a couple of ulyssian for having a bit of canvas showing ..... Wasn't my fault I just didn't notice ..... I rode home rather then go for the day ride then on the next business day I was off to get new rubber rings..... And don't new tyres feel sooo much better
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Re: Tyre on, tyre off,..... time to change
« Reply #18 on: March 23, 2015, 08:32:26 PM »
Quote from: Brian on March 23, 2015, 07:07:32 PM
Just reading this post and noticed this odd occurance ....

Yeah, saaz is the quiet one...   
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