Thursday, March 18, 2010

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tire inquiry

Posted by: "Joe Barnhart" flaboye@gmail.com   jtbgnsv

Wed Mar 17, 2010 7:04 am (PDT)



Tim, how's the tire doing for ya?

Joe

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Re: tire inquiry

Posted by: "TubaTim" phreadbarnz@gmail.com   phreadbarnz

Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:53 am (PDT)



It is every thing I expected. There have been no surprises.
I've made it to work and back 2 1/2 days now. I'm still alive.

TravlinTim (who is a darksider) Hansen
phreadbarnz@iwon.com

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, Joe Barnhart <flaboye@...> wrote:
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> Tim, how's the tire doing for ya?
>
> Joe
>
>
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Re: tire inquiry

Posted by: "Joe Barnhart" flaboye@gmail.com   jtbgnsv

Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:11 am (PDT)



I called the honda dealer in lake city where I had my last sets done (I did
avon's this past time on the flex) and they said they'd be glad to mount the
car tire on the scooter, I just can't buy it from them (in which case they'd
mount for free) They only sell motorcycle tires.

They quoted 54.00 to mount it. It's sitting here. I don't know, I'm still
oscillating on it. I could always just do a set of OEM's again.

My rear avon, at 8000 miles, looks like the OEM did at 10,000, so they
certainly won't last as long but they were much "grippier" than the oem, as
it's a softer rubber apparently. I have nothing bad to say about the avon
stryke's.

Ok, well I just thought I'd ask how you were faring with your darkside tire.

Thanks for replying!

Joe

On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 1:35 PM, TubaTim <phreadbarnz@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> It is every thing I expected. There have been no surprises.
> I've made it to work and back 2 1/2 days now. I'm still alive.
>
> TravlinTim (who is a darksider) Hansen
> phreadbarnz@iwon.com <phreadbarnz%40iwon.com>
>
> --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com<hondareflexowners%40yahoogroups.com>,
> Joe Barnhart <flaboye@...> wrote:
> >
> > Tim, how's the tire doing for ya?
> >
> > Joe
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>

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Re: tire inquiry

Posted by: "s" samzbamz@myway.com   samzbamz

Wed Mar 17, 2010 4:01 pm (PDT)



Hey, if you drive it like a car, meaning you commute ton of miles
or you go from point A to point B put on a car tire!! If you like to scoot around the twisty's like I do than get a set of motorcycle tires! Thats the only reason I can see to do it! I'm not for it or against it!! Give your car tire to some one on the owners group
someone will use it!!
This ain't Cuba yet!! you can still buy motorcycle tires here !!
Scoot(Wayup north, MN mathies

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, Joe Barnhart <flaboye@...> wrote:
>
> I called the honda dealer in lake city where I had my last sets done (I did
> avon's this past time on the flex) and they said they'd be glad to mount the
> car tire on the scooter, I just can't buy it from them (in which case they'd
> mount for free) They only sell motorcycle tires.
>
> They quoted 54.00 to mount it. It's sitting here. I don't know, I'm still
> oscillating on it. I could always just do a set of OEM's again.
>
> My rear avon, at 8000 miles, looks like the OEM did at 10,000, so they
> certainly won't last as long but they were much "grippier" than the oem, as
> it's a softer rubber apparently. I have nothing bad to say about the avon
> stryke's.
>
> Ok, well I just thought I'd ask how you were faring with your darkside tire.
>
>
> Thanks for replying!
>
> Joe
>
> On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 1:35 PM, TubaTim <phreadbarnz@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > It is every thing I expected. There have been no surprises.
> > I've made it to work and back 2 1/2 days now. I'm still alive.
> >
> > TravlinTim (who is a darksider) Hansen
> > phreadbarnz@... <phreadbarnz%40iwon.com>
> >
> > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com<hondareflexowners%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > Joe Barnhart <flaboye@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Tim, how's the tire doing for ya?
> > >
> > > Joe
> > >
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
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Re: tire inquiry

Posted by: "rvtips" rvtips@yahoo.com   rvtips

Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:53 pm (PDT)



Take the car tire and the rim to a tire store,like Big o tire or what ever you have near you,you will find one that will mount it,and won't charge you an arm and a leg.
Phillip/riding around palm springs with my car tire in 88 weather/life is good

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, Joe Barnhart <flaboye@...> wrote:
>
> I called the honda dealer in lake city where I had my last sets done (I did
> avon's this past time on the flex) and they said they'd be glad to mount the
> car tire on the scooter, I just can't buy it from them (in which case they'd
> mount for free) They only sell motorcycle tires.
>
> They quoted 54.00 to mount it. It's sitting here. I don't know, I'm still
> oscillating on it. I could always just do a set of OEM's again.
>
> My rear avon, at 8000 miles, looks like the OEM did at 10,000, so they
> certainly won't last as long but they were much "grippier" than the oem, as
> it's a softer rubber apparently. I have nothing bad to say about the avon
> stryke's.
>
> Ok, well I just thought I'd ask how you were faring with your darkside tire.
>
>
> Thanks for replying!
>
> Joe
>
> On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 1:35 PM, TubaTim <phreadbarnz@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > It is every thing I expected. There have been no surprises.
> > I've made it to work and back 2 1/2 days now. I'm still alive.
> >
> > TravlinTim (who is a darksider) Hansen
> > phreadbarnz@... <phreadbarnz%40iwon.com>
> >
> > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com<hondareflexowners%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > Joe Barnhart <flaboye@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Tim, how's the tire doing for ya?
> > >
> > > Joe
> > >
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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Re: tire inquiry

Posted by: "Joe Barnhart" flaboye@gmail.com   jtbgnsv

Thu Mar 18, 2010 2:38 am (PDT)



We Idon't have those here. I asked pep boys and another shop and they said
they couldn't do motorcycle tires. I also really don't have the right setup
here to do wheel removal. I do all other maintenance though.

I figure the 54.00 is a little steep yes, but I will probably never be
putting another rear tire on again, so it's a one time fee so to speak.

If I get 25,000 out of this tire my flex will be at 70,000 miles, something
tells me this would be the last rear tire ever mounted if it doesn't get a
flat.

Thank you for your suggestion! I do appreciate it.

On Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 1:49 AM, rvtips <rvtips@yahoo.com> wrote:

>
>
> Take the car tire and the rim to a tire store,like Big o tire or what ever
> you have near you,you will find one that will mount it,and won't charge you
> an arm and a leg.
> Phillip/riding around palm springs with my car tire in 88 weather/life is
> good
>
> --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com<hondareflexowners%40yahoogroups.com>,
> Joe Barnhart <flaboye@...> wrote:
> >
> > I called the honda dealer in lake city where I had my last sets done (I
> did
> > avon's this past time on the flex) and they said they'd be glad to mount
> the
> > car tire on the scooter, I just can't buy it from them (in which case
> they'd
> > mount for free) They only sell motorcycle tires.
> >
> > They quoted 54.00 to mount it. It's sitting here. I don't know, I'm still
> > oscillating on it. I could always just do a set of OEM's again.
> >
> > My rear avon, at 8000 miles, looks like the OEM did at 10,000, so they
> > certainly won't last as long but they were much "grippier" than the oem,
> as
> > it's a softer rubber apparently. I have nothing bad to say about the avon
> > stryke's.
> >
> > Ok, well I just thought I'd ask how you were faring with your darkside
> tire.
> >
> >
> > Thanks for replying!
> >
> > Joe
> >
> > On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 1:35 PM, TubaTim <phreadbarnz@...> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > It is every thing I expected. There have been no surprises.
> > > I've made it to work and back 2 1/2 days now. I'm still alive.
> > >
> > > TravlinTim (who is a darksider) Hansen
> > > phreadbarnz@... <phreadbarnz%40iwon.com>
> > >
> > > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com<hondareflexowners%40yahoogroups.com>
> <hondareflexowners%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > > Joe Barnhart <flaboye@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Tim, how's the tire doing for ya?
> > > >
> > > > Joe
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
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>
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Re: {Disarmed} Honda Reflex Group Re: tire inquiry

Posted by: "gcgiftos@utmi.net" gcgiftos@utmi.net   gcgiftos

Wed Mar 17, 2010 1:03 pm (PDT)



OK Tim,

You are starting to sound like our president! Just exactly what had you
expected? LOL

George

Original Message:
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From: TubaTim phreadbarnz@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:35:39 -0000
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
Subject: {Disarmed} Honda Reflex Group Re: tire inquiry

It is every thing I expected. There have been no surprises.
I've made it to work and back 2 1/2 days now. I'm still alive.

TravlinTim (who is a darksider) Hansen
phreadbarnz@iwon.com

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, Joe Barnhart <flaboye@...> wrote:
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> Tim, how's the tire doing for ya?
>
> Joe
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

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{Disarmed} Honda Reflex Group Re: tire inquiry

Posted by: "TubaTim" phreadbarnz@gmail.com   phreadbarnz

Wed Mar 17, 2010 3:12 pm (PDT)



I expected the tire to handle like a squared off hoop. It does. Knowing that, I am not surprised when I feel it "come off the edge".
I am also experiencing a higher top speed. I did not expect that and I have NOT confirmed my ACTUAL speed with a GPS yet. Before, my speedo was ~5% off. I will mount my GPS and do some testing at various speeds.

TravlinTim (who is going to band practice tonight) Hansen
phreadbarnz@iwon.com

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "gcgiftos@..." <gcgiftos@...> wrote:
>
> OK Tim,
>
> You are starting to sound like our president! Just exactly what had you
> expected? LOL
>
> George

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Re: {Disarmed} Honda Reflex Group Re: tire inquiry

Posted by: "Joe Barnhart" flaboye@gmail.com   jtbgnsv

Wed Mar 17, 2010 3:22 pm (PDT)



And one thing else if you don't mind noting, what about rpm's at say a
certain speed if you can remember what they were before and now with the
taller tire, I'm very curious on that as most of what I do is at 60mph.
Ok? I'm thinking they will be noticeably less, as you've already noticed a
better top end. THANKS!

Thanks for sharing. Since I consider you a conservative when it comes to
the reflex your reactions to this (the tire) are meaningful, at least to me.

On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 4:19 PM, TubaTim <phreadbarnz@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> I expected the tire to handle like a squared off hoop. It does. Knowing
> that, I am not surprised when I feel it "come off the edge".
> I am also experiencing a higher top speed. I did not expect that and I have
> NOT confirmed my ACTUAL speed with a GPS yet. Before, my speedo was ~5% off.
> I will mount my GPS and do some testing at various speeds.
>
> TravlinTim (who is going to band practice tonight) Hansen
> phreadbarnz@iwon.com <phreadbarnz%40iwon.com>
>
> --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com<hondareflexowners%40yahoogroups.com>,
> "gcgiftos@..." <gcgiftos@...> wrote:
> >
> > OK Tim,
> >
> > You are starting to sound like our president! Just exactly what had you
> > expected? LOL
> >
> > George
>
>
>

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{Disarmed} Honda Reflex Group Re: tire inquiry

Posted by: "BruceK" bruce@aplusservices.com   bruceakoehler

Wed Mar 17, 2010 3:27 pm (PDT)



If the circumference of the new tire is larger than that of the previous tire, the following will occur:

+ Higher top speed
+ Better MPG
- Worse acceleration
- Slower (steep) hill climbs

because the larger circumference changes the overall drive ratio.

The speedometer readings will not be affected because it reads from the FRONT wheel.

For what it's worth

Bruce Koehler - the Koehlerizer
Santa Cruz, CA

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "TubaTim" <phreadbarnz@...> wrote:
>
> I expected the tire to handle like a squared off hoop. It does. Knowing that, I am not surprised when I feel it "come off the edge".
> I am also experiencing a higher top speed. I did not expect that and I have NOT confirmed my ACTUAL speed with a GPS yet. Before, my speedo was ~5% off. I will mount my GPS and do some testing at various speeds.
>
> TravlinTim (who is going to band practice tonight) Hansen
> phreadbarnz@...
>
>
>
> --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "gcgiftos@" <gcgiftos@> wrote:
> >
> > OK Tim,
> >
> > You are starting to sound like our president! Just exactly what had you
> > expected? LOL
> >
> > George
>

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{Disarmed} Honda Reflex Group Re: tire inquiry

Posted by: "BruceK" bruce@aplusservices.com   bruceakoehler

Wed Mar 17, 2010 3:36 pm (PDT)



Since you're "living on the dark side" anyhow, why not take a wood block wrapped with coarse sandpaper - hold it against the outer edge of the tire while running (spinning) on the center stand (using the engine) - to remove some of the "hips" that make the tire square-ish?
There is no cord in that area of a tire.

Bruce

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "TubaTim" <phreadbarnz@...> wrote:
>
> I expected the tire to handle like a squared off hoop. It does. Knowing that, I am not surprised when I feel it "come off the edge".
> I am also experiencing a higher top speed. I did not expect that and I have NOT confirmed my ACTUAL speed with a GPS yet. Before, my speedo was ~5% off. I will mount my GPS and do some testing at various speeds.
>
> TravlinTim (who is going to band practice tonight) Hansen
> phreadbarnz@...
>
>
>
> --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "gcgiftos@" <gcgiftos@> wrote:
> >
> > OK Tim,
> >
> > You are starting to sound like our president! Just exactly what had you
> > expected? LOL
> >
> > George
>

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{Disarmed} Honda Reflex Group Re: tire inquiry

Posted by: "TubaTim" phreadbarnz@gmail.com   phreadbarnz

Wed Mar 17, 2010 3:43 pm (PDT)



That is why I think I have a higher top end.
I noticed the RPMS lower on my freeway commute.
I'll run test and get back to you.

TravlinTim (who needs to get his GPS out) Hansen
phreadbarnz@iwon.com

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, Joe Barnhart <flaboye@...> wrote:
>
> And one thing else if you don't mind noting, what about rpm's at say a
> certain speed if you can remember what they were before and now with the
> taller tire, I'm very curious on that as most of what I do is at 60mph.
> Ok? I'm thinking they will be noticeably less, as you've already noticed a
> better top end. THANKS!
>
> Thanks for sharing. Since I consider you a conservative when it comes to
> the reflex your reactions to this (the tire) are meaningful, at least to me.
>

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{Disarmed} Honda Reflex Group Re: tire inquiry

Posted by: "TubaTim" phreadbarnz@gmail.com   phreadbarnz

Wed Mar 17, 2010 3:51 pm (PDT)



I think that I'll NOT alter the tire at all. I know that others have taken abrasives to their tires to get more mileage out of them. I'll live with what I have for now.

Your explanation about the taller tire makes sense. I will be verifying my posted vs actual speed with my GPS to see if anything has changed.

TravlinTim (who is getting ready for band practice) Hansen
phreadbarnz@iwon.com

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "BruceK" <bruce@...> wrote:
>
> Since you're "living on the dark side" anyhow, why not take a wood block wrapped with coarse sandpaper - hold it against the outer edge of the tire while running (spinning) on the center stand (using the engine) - to remove some of the "hips" that make the tire square-ish?
> There is no cord in that area of a tire.
>
> Bruce
>

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Re: {Disarmed} Honda Reflex Group Re: tire inquiry

Posted by: "Joe Barnhart" flaboye@gmail.com   jtbgnsv

Wed Mar 17, 2010 4:07 pm (PDT)



Thanks Tim!

And thanks Bruce for piping in on what to expect from the taller tire. Your
idea on shaving the "squareness" was interesting too.

I never would have expected Tim to do this so I'm very curious what he has
to say. I'm not promoting this either,
I have one sitting here but chickened out and bought avon's this last time
because I wanted to see how they were compared to the hoop.

On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 6:47 PM, TubaTim <phreadbarnz@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> I think that I'll NOT alter the tire at all. I know that others have taken
> abrasives to their tires to get more mileage out of them. I'll live with
> what I have for now.
>
> Your explanation about the taller tire makes sense. I will be verifying my
> posted vs actual speed with my GPS to see if anything has changed.
>
> TravlinTim (who is getting ready for band practice) Hansen
> phreadbarnz@iwon.com <phreadbarnz%40iwon.com>
>
>
> --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com<hondareflexowners%40yahoogroups.com>,
> "BruceK" <bruce@...> wrote:
> >
> > Since you're "living on the dark side" anyhow, why not take a wood block
> wrapped with coarse sandpaper - hold it against the outer edge of the tire
> while running (spinning) on the center stand (using the engine) - to remove
> some of the "hips" that make the tire square-ish?
> > There is no cord in that area of a tire.
> >
> > Bruce
> >
>
>
>

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Re: Howdy from way up north!!Need help!!

Posted by: "Donald" donnyc426@hotmail.com   crawl_daddy.02reflex

Wed Mar 17, 2010 2:01 pm (PDT)



I recently installed the "Avon Viper Stryke AM63 Scooter Tires" on my 2002 Reflex, and they seem to be an excellent tire so far. I've only put about 1,000 miles on them, but they seem to be a good tire for the price ($42 rear/$39 Front). I'll report the lifespan of the tire once I reach that point. I live in a very mountainous region of Virginia and they get plenty of side wear and hill climbing experience. My driveway alone is quite a climb! I think you made a good choice for the $$.

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "s" <samzbamz@...> wrote:
>
> Just ordered a set of avons will give um a try heard there soft but thats ok 99bucks for the set shipped to MN got um at smalltires.com
> OK deal I think!!when did they go up??going to break um down myself!!
>
>
> --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "rvtips" <rvtips@> wrote:
> >
> > Get that tire off !!!
> > It is at least 9 years old maybe 10,The one on my 2002 was 9 years old.
> > The rubber drys out and ir will go down.
> > Phillip/riding my 02 around Palm Springs with the car tire on the rear and lovin it.75 today,more heat to come.
> >
> > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "s" <samzbamz@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I just looked at the odo on my '01 It's got 7,700 miles not 6K thats low mileage right?? The rear tire look's like it's getting down there
> > > Can't see the inner tube yet..ha..ha.. also slight checking on the front!!whats a good replacement tire?? Anything better!! I've got tire tools ,Whats the way to go!! it's 58F here today!!Crazy weather...
> > >
> > > Liv2ride,
> > > Scott
> > >
> > > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "BruceK" <bruce@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Have look in the FILES section for the routine maintenance list.
> > > >
> > > > There are no LEGAL downloads of the service manual, but often there are used ones on eBay. The manual is the same for all years and models of Reflex.
> > > >
> > > > Watch out for rust in the gas tank - have a look in the FILES section - fuel tank replacement - for great example photos. Hopefully you filled the tanks before storage...
> > > >
> > > > Consider replacing belt and tires DUE TO AGING - 6 years is about the max safe life for the structure of these.
> > > >
> > > > Hope that helps
> > > >
> > > > Bruce Koehler - the Koehlerizer
> > > > Santa Cruz, CA
> > > >
> > > > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "samzbamz" <samzbamz@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi All,
> > > > > I have 2 reflex's '01 and '04 weather is starting to get warmer here.
> > > > > All I have done to these bikes is change oil and air filter and spark
> > > > > plug!
> > > > > The '01 has 6k the '04 has 4k... what else do i need to do now to get
> > > > > them ready for summer!!I have the big givi windshield on my '01 and plan
> > > > > on using it to commute to work! anywhere to download a service manual??
> > > > > Thanks for your help,Scott A MathiesDayton MN
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
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Re: Howdy from way up north!!Need help!!

Posted by: "s" samzbamz@myway.com   samzbamz

Wed Mar 17, 2010 3:46 pm (PDT)



Ya, they look mint!! Just what I paid!! 18 bucks shipping brought to $99 for the set!! goin to break em down myself!
Robyn at smalltires .com is #1 in my book!!Had um in one day!!

Scoot(Wayup north,MN)Mathies

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "Donald" <donnyc426@...> wrote:
>
> I recently installed the "Avon Viper Stryke AM63 Scooter Tires" on my 2002 Reflex, and they seem to be an excellent tire so far. I've only put about 1,000 miles on them, but they seem to be a good tire for the price ($42 rear/$39 Front). I'll report the lifespan of the tire once I reach that point. I live in a very mountainous region of Virginia and they get plenty of side wear and hill climbing experience. My driveway alone is quite a climb! I think you made a good choice for the $$.
>
> --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "s" <samzbamz@> wrote:
> >
> > Just ordered a set of avons will give um a try heard there soft but thats ok 99bucks for the set shipped to MN got um at smalltires.com
> > OK deal I think!!when did they go up??going to break um down myself!!
> >
> >
> > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "rvtips" <rvtips@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Get that tire off !!!
> > > It is at least 9 years old maybe 10,The one on my 2002 was 9 years old.
> > > The rubber drys out and ir will go down.
> > > Phillip/riding my 02 around Palm Springs with the car tire on the rear and lovin it.75 today,more heat to come.
> > >
> > > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "s" <samzbamz@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I just looked at the odo on my '01 It's got 7,700 miles not 6K thats low mileage right?? The rear tire look's like it's getting down there
> > > > Can't see the inner tube yet..ha..ha.. also slight checking on the front!!whats a good replacement tire?? Anything better!! I've got tire tools ,Whats the way to go!! it's 58F here today!!Crazy weather...
> > > >
> > > > Liv2ride,
> > > > Scott
> > > >
> > > > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "BruceK" <bruce@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Have look in the FILES section for the routine maintenance list.
> > > > >
> > > > > There are no LEGAL downloads of the service manual, but often there are used ones on eBay. The manual is the same for all years and models of Reflex.
> > > > >
> > > > > Watch out for rust in the gas tank - have a look in the FILES section - fuel tank replacement - for great example photos. Hopefully you filled the tanks before storage...
> > > > >
> > > > > Consider replacing belt and tires DUE TO AGING - 6 years is about the max safe life for the structure of these.
> > > > >
> > > > > Hope that helps
> > > > >
> > > > > Bruce Koehler - the Koehlerizer
> > > > > Santa Cruz, CA
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "samzbamz" <samzbamz@> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Hi All,
> > > > > > I have 2 reflex's '01 and '04 weather is starting to get warmer here.
> > > > > > All I have done to these bikes is change oil and air filter and spark
> > > > > > plug!
> > > > > > The '01 has 6k the '04 has 4k... what else do i need to do now to get
> > > > > > them ready for summer!!I have the big givi windshield on my '01 and plan
> > > > > > on using it to commute to work! anywhere to download a service manual??
> > > > > > Thanks for your help,Scott A MathiesDayton MN
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

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Re: Howdy from way up north!!Need help!!

Posted by: "Joe Barnhart" flaboye@gmail.com   jtbgnsv

Wed Mar 17, 2010 4:03 pm (PDT)



I am very pleased with the Stryke's. I could tell a big difference over the
hoop. However you won't get the miles out of one, especially the rear you
would the OEM Hoop. You will, however, appreciate the softer rubber if you
enjoy twisties and traffic circles :)

That reflex actually handles better than the silverwing or my vulcan 750 for
small space issues, and tight corners. For a high speed type of curve,
however I would prefer the vulcan or the swing.

Good Luck with yours and let us know how you like em after you've done some
riding on them!

Joe

On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 6:43 PM, s <samzbamz@myway.com> wrote:

>
>
> Ya, they look mint!! Just what I paid!! 18 bucks shipping brought to $99
> for the set!! goin to break em down myself!
> Robyn at smalltires .com is #1 in my book!!Had um in one day!!
>
> Scoot(Wayup north,MN)Mathies
>
> --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com<hondareflexowners%40yahoogroups.com>,
> "Donald" <donnyc426@...> wrote:
> >
> > I recently installed the "Avon Viper Stryke AM63 Scooter Tires" on my
> 2002 Reflex, and they seem to be an excellent tire so far. I've only put
> about 1,000 miles on them, but they seem to be a good tire for the price
> ($42 rear/$39 Front). I'll report the lifespan of the tire once I reach that
> point. I live in a very mountainous region of Virginia and they get plenty
> of side wear and hill climbing experience. My driveway alone is quite a
> climb! I think you made a good choice for the $$.
> >
> > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com<hondareflexowners%40yahoogroups.com>,
> "s" <samzbamz@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Just ordered a set of avons will give um a try heard there soft but
> thats ok 99bucks for the set shipped to MN got um at smalltires.com
> > > OK deal I think!!when did they go up??going to break um down myself!!
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com<hondareflexowners%40yahoogroups.com>,
> "rvtips" <rvtips@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Get that tire off !!!
> > > > It is at least 9 years old maybe 10,The one on my 2002 was 9 years
> old.
> > > > The rubber drys out and ir will go down.
> > > > Phillip/riding my 02 around Palm Springs with the car tire on the
> rear and lovin it.75 today,more heat to come.
> > > >
> > > > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com<hondareflexowners%40yahoogroups.com>,
> "s" <samzbamz@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > I just looked at the odo on my '01 It's got 7,700 miles not 6K
> thats low mileage right?? The rear tire look's like it's getting down there
> > > > > Can't see the inner tube yet..ha..ha.. also slight checking on the
> front!!whats a good replacement tire?? Anything better!! I've got tire tools
> ,Whats the way to go!! it's 58F here today!!Crazy weather...
> > > > >
> > > > > Liv2ride,
> > > > > Scott
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com<hondareflexowners%40yahoogroups.com>,
> "BruceK" <bruce@> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Have look in the FILES section for the routine maintenance list.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > There are no LEGAL downloads of the service manual, but often
> there are used ones on eBay. The manual is the same for all years and models
> of Reflex.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Watch out for rust in the gas tank - have a look in the FILES
> section - fuel tank replacement - for great example photos. Hopefully you
> filled the tanks before storage...
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Consider replacing belt and tires DUE TO AGING - 6 years is about
> the max safe life for the structure of these.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Hope that helps
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Bruce Koehler - the Koehlerizer
> > > > > > Santa Cruz, CA
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com<hondareflexowners%40yahoogroups.com>,
> "samzbamz" <samzbamz@> wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Hi All,
> > > > > > > I have 2 reflex's '01 and '04 weather is starting to get warmer
> here.
> > > > > > > All I have done to these bikes is change oil and air filter and
> spark
> > > > > > > plug!
> > > > > > > The '01 has 6k the '04 has 4k... what else do i need to do now
> to get
> > > > > > > them ready for summer!!I have the big givi windshield on my '01
> and plan
> > > > > > > on using it to commute to work! anywhere to download a service
> manual??
> > > > > > > Thanks for your help,Scott A MathiesDayton MN
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>

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