Messages In This Digest (11 Messages)
- 1a.
- Re: Went to the dark side From: thebubblepuppy2004
- 1b.
- Re: Went to the dark side From: Cathy Hamma
- 1c.
- Re: Went to the dark side From: rvtips
- 1d.
- Re: Went to the dark side From: thebubblepuppy2004
- 1e.
- Re: {Disarmed} Honda Reflex Group Re: Went to the dark side From: George Giftos
- 1f.
- Re: Went to the dark side From: Michael
- 1g.
- Re: Went to the dark side(with youtube fix) From: Michael
- 1h.
- Re: Went to the dark side(dynabead youtube link) From: Michael
- 1i.
- Re: {Disarmed} Honda Reflex Group Re: Went to the dark side(dynabead From: George Giftos
- 1j.
- Re: {Disarmed} Honda Reflex Group Re: Went to the dark side(dynabead From: George Giftos
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Re: Went to the dark side
Posted by: "thebubblepuppy2004" bubblepuppy@dejazzd.com thebubblepuppy2004
Sat Feb 6, 2010 6:30 am (PST)
Why don't you consider getting one of these?
http://tinyurl.com/yh79rjp
I got tired of changing the rear out almost twice a year, and now use this. It's not totally 100% fine engineering but does get the job done. It should be anchored to the floor though.
Of course, when I put my car tire on the rear, I won't be needing it as often. At that time, it will also be time for the belt, rear drive lube and the Dr. Pulley sliders going in too. With this blizzard going on, seems this work will be a while before it gets done.
--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. , Joe Barnhart <flaboye@...com > wrote:
>
> I am gearing up for Bike Week and it's apparent that my rear tire, the avon
> stryke at about 7,000 miles isn't going to be in very good shape by the end
> of the month when it'll have another 1200 or so on it before the trip.
>
> So, I'm going to see if the dealer will mount and balance the car tire for
> me (which I already bought a while back), if they will, I'm going over the
> week before bike week! If they won't I'm certainly not putting another avon
> on the rear, back to the bridgestone oem hoop.
>
> Since I ride so many miles, and they are highway, I think this is worth
> doing if for no other reason than to save 300.00 or more each year on rear
> tires! For those who don't ride much it's probably not worth doing and that
> may be at the root of most of their objections. But for us road warriors it
> can come down to economics.
>
> Joe
>
> On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 8:09 AM, tonymarchman@...
> <tonymarchman@...>wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Yeah! That is exactly what we have been saying. Thanks for your input. Soon
> > there will be more darksiders than "lightsiders"
> > Tony in Tenn with 5k on car tire
> > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. <hondareflexowners%com 40yahoogroups. com>,
> > "rvtips" <rvtips@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Well today I put on the car tire.
> > > Only road it for 10 miles,not too much difference,I guess I was expecting
> > more?
> > > Phillip
> > > near SF
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
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Re: Went to the dark side
Posted by: "Cathy Hamma" cathy@clktech.com webcat95
Sat Feb 6, 2010 9:45 am (PST)
What about balancing?
Cathy Hamma
2007 Honda Reflex, NW Chicago Suburbs, Illinois
From: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
[mailto:hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. ] On Behalf Of thebubblepuppy2004com
Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 8:27 AM
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
Subject: Honda Reflex Group Re: Went to the dark side
Why don't you consider getting one of these?
http://tinyurl.com/yh79rjp
I got tired of changing the rear out almost twice a year, and now use this.
It's not totally 100% fine engineering but does get the job done. It should
be anchored to the floor though.
Of course, when I put my car tire on the rear, I won't be needing it as
often. At that time, it will also be time for the belt, rear drive lube and
the Dr. Pulley sliders going in too. With this blizzard going on, seems this
work will be a while before it gets done.
--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
<mailto:hondareflexowners%40yahoogr oups.com> , Joe Barnhart <flaboye@... >
wrote:
>
> I am gearing up for Bike Week and it's apparent that my rear tire, the
avon
> stryke at about 7,000 miles isn't going to be in very good shape by the
end
> of the month when it'll have another 1200 or so on it before the trip.
>
> So, I'm going to see if the dealer will mount and balance the car tire for
> me (which I already bought a while back), if they will, I'm going over the
> week before bike week! If they won't I'm certainly not putting another
avon
> on the rear, back to the bridgestone oem hoop.
>
> Since I ride so many miles, and they are highway, I think this is worth
> doing if for no other reason than to save 300.00 or more each year on rear
> tires! For those who don't ride much it's probably not worth doing and
that
> may be at the root of most of their objections. But for us road warriors
it
> can come down to economics.
>
> Joe
>
> On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 8:09 AM, tonymarchman@...
> <tonymarchman@...>wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Yeah! That is exactly what we have been saying. Thanks for your input.
Soon
> > there will be more darksiders than "lightsiders"
> > Tony in Tenn with 5k on car tire
> > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
<mailto:hondareflexowners%40yahoogr oups.com>
<hondareflexowners%40yahoogroups. com>,
> > "rvtips" <rvtips@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Well today I put on the car tire.
> > > Only road it for 10 miles,not too much difference,I guess I was
expecting
> > more?
> > > Phillip
> > > near SF
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
- 1c.
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Re: Went to the dark side
Posted by: "rvtips" rvtips@yahoo.com rvtips
Sat Feb 6, 2010 12:45 pm (PST)
Why not take the tire & wheel to a tires store,like Big O Tire.
Most will change the tire for you,and not charge very much.
Phil
--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. , Joe Barnhart <flaboye@...com > wrote:
>
> I am gearing up for Bike Week and it's apparent that my rear tire, the avon
> stryke at about 7,000 miles isn't going to be in very good shape by the end
> of the month when it'll have another 1200 or so on it before the trip.
>
> So, I'm going to see if the dealer will mount and balance the car tire for
> me (which I already bought a while back), if they will, I'm going over the
> week before bike week! If they won't I'm certainly not putting another avon
> on the rear, back to the bridgestone oem hoop.
>
> Since I ride so many miles, and they are highway, I think this is worth
> doing if for no other reason than to save 300.00 or more each year on rear
> tires! For those who don't ride much it's probably not worth doing and that
> may be at the root of most of their objections. But for us road warriors it
> can come down to economics.
>
> Joe
>
> On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 8:09 AM, tonymarchman@...
> <tonymarchman@...>wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Yeah! That is exactly what we have been saying. Thanks for your input. Soon
> > there will be more darksiders than "lightsiders"
> > Tony in Tenn with 5k on car tire
> > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. <hondareflexowners%com 40yahoogroups. com>,
> > "rvtips" <rvtips@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Well today I put on the car tire.
> > > Only road it for 10 miles,not too much difference,I guess I was expecting
> > more?
> > > Phillip
> > > near SF
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
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Re: Went to the dark side
Posted by: "thebubblepuppy2004" bubblepuppy@dejazzd.com thebubblepuppy2004
Sat Feb 6, 2010 2:29 pm (PST)
Never had or noticed any balancing issues.
There are others here and elsewhere who use this changer also. Have never heard any Flexer mention balance disorders. This truly has paid for itself with the first 2 or 3 tire changes. Plus, scheduling shop time is no longer an issue, nor waiting there for your ride to be serviced. That was always a drag.
--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. , "Cathy Hamma" <cathy@...> wrote:com
>
> What about balancing?
>
>
>
> Cathy Hamma
>
> 2007 Honda Reflex, NW Chicago Suburbs, Illinois
>
>
>
> From: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
> [mailto:hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. ] On Behalf Of thebubblepuppy2004com
> Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 8:27 AM
> To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
> Subject: Honda Reflex Group Re: Went to the dark side
>
>
>
>
>
> Why don't you consider getting one of these?
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yh79rjp
>
> I got tired of changing the rear out almost twice a year, and now use this.
> It's not totally 100% fine engineering but does get the job done. It should
> be anchored to the floor though.
>
> Of course, when I put my car tire on the rear, I won't be needing it as
> often. At that time, it will also be time for the belt, rear drive lube and
> the Dr. Pulley sliders going in too. With this blizzard going on, seems this
> work will be a while before it gets done.
>
> --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
> <mailto:hondareflexowners%40yahoogr oups.com> , Joe Barnhart <flaboye@>
> wrote:
> >
> > I am gearing up for Bike Week and it's apparent that my rear tire, the
> avon
> > stryke at about 7,000 miles isn't going to be in very good shape by the
> end
> > of the month when it'll have another 1200 or so on it before the trip.
> >
> > So, I'm going to see if the dealer will mount and balance the car tire for
> > me (which I already bought a while back), if they will, I'm going over the
> > week before bike week! If they won't I'm certainly not putting another
> avon
> > on the rear, back to the bridgestone oem hoop.
> >
> > Since I ride so many miles, and they are highway, I think this is worth
> > doing if for no other reason than to save 300.00 or more each year on rear
> > tires! For those who don't ride much it's probably not worth doing and
> that
> > may be at the root of most of their objections. But for us road warriors
> it
> > can come down to economics.
> >
> > Joe
> >
> > On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 8:09 AM, tonymarchman@
> > <tonymarchman@>wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > Yeah! That is exactly what we have been saying. Thanks for your input.
> Soon
> > > there will be more darksiders than "lightsiders"
> > > Tony in Tenn with 5k on car tire
> > > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
> <mailto:hondareflexowners%40yahoogr oups.com>
> <hondareflexowners%40yahoogroups. com>,
> > > "rvtips" <rvtips@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Well today I put on the car tire.
> > > > Only road it for 10 miles,not too much difference,I guess I was
> expecting
> > > more?
> > > > Phillip
> > > > near SF
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
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Re: {Disarmed} Honda Reflex Group Re: Went to the dark side
Posted by: "George Giftos" gcgiftos@utmi.net gcgiftos
Sat Feb 6, 2010 2:32 pm (PST)
Many tire outlets don't have a balancer which will accommodate our scooter tires so they just use a bubble balancer. They are pretty inexpensive and this can easily be done by an individual.
George
On Feb 6, 2010, at 5:29 PM, thebubblepuppy2004 wrote:
> Never had or noticed any balancing issues.
>
> There are others here and elsewhere who use this changer also. Have never heard any Flexer mention balance disorders. This truly has paid for itself with the first 2 or 3 tire changes. Plus, scheduling shop time is no longer an issue, nor waiting there for your ride to be serviced. That was always a drag.
>
> --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. , "Cathy Hamma" <cathy@...> wrote:com
> >
> > What about balancing?
> >
> >
> >
> > Cathy Hamma
> >
> > 2007 Honda Reflex, NW Chicago Suburbs, Illinois
> >
> >
> >
> > From: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
> > [mailto:hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. ] On Behalf Of thebubblepuppy2004com
> > Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 8:27 AM
> > To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
> > Subject: Honda Reflex Group Re: Went to the dark side
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Why don't you consider getting one of these?
> >
> > http://tinyurl.com/yh79rjp
> >
> > I got tired of changing the rear out almost twice a year, and now use this.
> > It's not totally 100% fine engineering but does get the job done. It should
> > be anchored to the floor though.
> >
> > Of course, when I put my car tire on the rear, I won't be needing it as
> > often. At that time, it will also be time for the belt, rear drive lube and
> > the Dr. Pulley sliders going in too. With this blizzard going on, seems this
> > work will be a while before it gets done.
> >
> > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
> > <mailto:hondareflexowners%40yahoogr oups.com> , Joe Barnhart <flaboye@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > I am gearing up for Bike Week and it's apparent that my rear tire, the
> > avon
> > > stryke at about 7,000 miles isn't going to be in very good shape by the
> > end
> > > of the month when it'll have another 1200 or so on it before the trip.
> > >
> > > So, I'm going to see if the dealer will mount and balance the car tire for
> > > me (which I already bought a while back), if they will, I'm going over the
> > > week before bike week! If they won't I'm certainly not putting another
> > avon
> > > on the rear, back to the bridgestone oem hoop.
> > >
> > > Since I ride so many miles, and they are highway, I think this is worth
> > > doing if for no other reason than to save 300.00 or more each year on rear
> > > tires! For those who don't ride much it's probably not worth doing and
> > that
> > > may be at the root of most of their objections. But for us road warriors
> > it
> > > can come down to economics.
> > >
> > > Joe
> > >
> > > On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 8:09 AM, tonymarchman@
> > > <tonymarchman@>wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Yeah! That is exactly what we have been saying. Thanks for your input.
> > Soon
> > > > there will be more darksiders than "lightsiders"
> > > > Tony in Tenn with 5k on car tire
> > > > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
> > <mailto:hondareflexowners%40yahoogr oups.com>
> > <hondareflexowners%40yahoogroups. com>,
> > > > "rvtips" <rvtips@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Well today I put on the car tire.
> > > > > Only road it for 10 miles,not too much difference,I guess I was
> > expecting
> > > > more?
> > > > > Phillip
> > > > > near SF
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
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Re: Went to the dark side
Posted by: "Michael" mbr987@comcast.net bandito_two
Sat Feb 6, 2010 10:27 pm (PST)
--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. , "Cathy Hamma" <cathy@...> wrote:com
>
> What about balancing?
>
>
> Cathy Hamma
>
> 2007 Honda Reflex, NW Chicago Suburbs, Illinois
>
>
::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::: ::::::::: ::::::::: ::::::::: ::::::::: :::::::
It is important to have all wheels balanced to avoid uneven wear and
the uncomfortable thumping/vibration from an out of balance tire. It
is a rare thing for a tire to be naturally balanced when it is first
mounted. Rarer yet for it to remain that way as the tire wears.
Myself, I am using what is called Dynabeads. Basically very small
ceramic beads that freely move around in the tire as it rolls. I
don't know the name of the effect, but it works. Here's a demo.
http://www.youtube/watch?=eq263AYgy Yg
I use 2 oz. Dynabeads in the front tire and 3 oz. Dynabeads in the
back tire of both of my scoots. The nice thing about Dynabeads is
that your tires will remain balanced even as the tire wears. With
lead weights, as the tire wears, it eventually becomes more and more
out of balance.
Mike B.
(Rochester Hills Michigan Double Dark Side Rider)
(2007 Honda NSS250S Reflex Sport "Scarlet")
(2006 Honda FSC600A Silverwing "Jester")
( Both with a car tire on the rear )
(and scooter rear tire on the front)
**** While knowledge has power, It is what you do with what you
know that is important.
It gives the knowledge validity and demonstrates its worth.
Use it wisely. **** (I wish I knew more)
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Re: Went to the dark side(with youtube fix)
Posted by: "Michael" mbr987@comcast.net bandito_two
Sat Feb 6, 2010 10:48 pm (PST)
OOPS!!!
corrected post with proper youtube link(I hope)
> --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. , "Cathy Hamma" <cathy@> wrote:com
>
> What about balancing?
>
>
> Cathy Hamma
>
> 2007 Honda Reflex, NW Chicago Suburbs, Illinois
>
>
::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::: ::::::::: ::::::::: ::::::::: ::::::::: :::::::
It is important to have all wheels balanced to avoid uneven wear and
the uncomfortable thumping/vibration from an out of balance tire. It
is a rare thing for a tire to be naturally balanced when it is first
mounted. Rarer yet for it to remain that way as the tire wears.
Myself, I am using what is called Dynabeads. Basically very small
ceramic beads that freely move around in the tire as it rolls. I
don't know the name of the effect, but it works. Here's a demo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch? =eq263AYgyYg
I use 2 oz. Dynabeads in the front tire and 3 oz. Dynabeads in the
back tire of both of my scoots. The nice thing about Dynabeads is
that your tires will remain balanced even as the tire wears. With
lead weights, as the tire wears, it eventually becomes more and more
out of balance.
Mike B.
(Rochester Hills Michigan Double Dark Side Rider)
(2007 Honda NSS250S Reflex Sport "Scarlet")
(2006 Honda FSC600A Silverwing "Jester")
( Both with a car tire on the rear )
(and scooter rear tire on the front)
**** While knowledge has power, It is what you do with what you
know that is important.
It gives the knowledge validity and demonstrates its worth.
Use it wisely. **** (I wish I knew more)
- 1h.
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Re: Went to the dark side(dynabead youtube link)
Posted by: "Michael" mbr987@comcast.net bandito_two
Sat Feb 6, 2010 11:13 pm (PST)
--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. , "Michael" <mbr987@...> wrote:com
>
>
> OOPS!!!
> corrected post with proper youtube link(I hope)
>
Mike ya dummy, gawd.... surely u remember how to use copy/paste?
Sorry folks my bad. But here's the link. For real this time. If not,
then just go to youtube.come and put Dynabeads in the search box.
http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=eq263AYgyYg
Mike B.
**** While knowledge has power, It is what you do with what you
know that is important.
It gives the knowledge validity and demonstrates its worth.
Use it wisely. **** (I wish I knew more) Really!
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Re: {Disarmed} Honda Reflex Group Re: Went to the dark side(dynabead
Posted by: "George Giftos" gcgiftos@utmi.net gcgiftos
Sun Feb 7, 2010 4:56 am (PST)
Michaerl,
Why not use a tire sealant like P2J instead? Does the same thing for balancing the tire but also offer puncture sealing as well.
George
On Feb 7, 2010, at 2:09 AM, Michael wrote:
> --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. , "Michael" <mbr987@...> wrote:com
> >
> >
> > OOPS!!!
> > corrected post with proper youtube link(I hope)
> >
>
> Mike ya dummy, gawd.... surely u remember how to use copy/paste?
> Sorry folks my bad. But here's the link. For real this time. If not,
> then just go to youtube.come and put Dynabeads in the search box.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=eq263AYgyYg
>
> Mike B.
>
> **** While knowledge has power, It is what you do with what you
> know that is important.
> It gives the knowledge validity and demonstrates its worth.
> Use it wisely. **** (I wish I knew more) Really!
>
>
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Re: {Disarmed} Honda Reflex Group Re: Went to the dark side(dynabead
Posted by: "George Giftos" gcgiftos@utmi.net gcgiftos
Sun Feb 7, 2010 5:11 am (PST)
Actually, Ride-On was the sealant I had in mind. Don't use Slime. It's not approved for our rims.
George
On Feb 7, 2010, at 7:56 AM, George Giftos wrote:
> Michaerl,
>
> Why not use a tire sealant like P2J instead? Does the same thing for balancing the tire but also offer puncture sealing as well.
>
> George
>
> On Feb 7, 2010, at 2:09 AM, Michael wrote:
>
>> --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. , "Michael" <mbr987@...> wrote:com
>>>
>>>
>>> OOPS!!!
>>> corrected post with proper youtube link(I hope)
>>>
>>
>> Mike ya dummy, gawd.... surely u remember how to use copy/paste?
>> Sorry folks my bad. But here's the link. For real this time. If not,
>> then just go to youtube.come and put Dynabeads in the search box.
>>
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=eq263AYgyYg
>>
>> Mike B.
>>
>> **** While knowledge has power, It is what you do with what you
>> know that is important.
>> It gives the knowledge validity and demonstrates its worth.
>> Use it wisely. **** (I wish I knew more) Really!
>>
>>
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