View attachment 189270 Dunlops were so good back in the 80's that I went back to them this year.
Joebgd, I have no idea. They wear off in no time flat. I did learn something, though.
I used to always change my own tires, but 2 Winters ago I attempted to change the rear, but gave up. They were either too stiff or I was getting weaker. Brought the wheel and tire to the local bike shop and they did it. Well, I had them do the front tire for me saturday, but didn't have time to get the rear off, (Job), and figured they could do it Monday. Oh, fudge, they're closed Sunday and Monday. Well, I've been working out, so I attempted it on Monday myself. Piece a cake! Thanks to the Sun. I put them on the driveway in the Sun. Nice and warm, and it came off quicker than a new bride's nighty, and went on easy, too! Getting the valve through the hole is still a little tricky.
The Dunlops, handle great. The Avon's were getting a little , (or a lot worn out), so the differrence was night and day. Good luck with yours!
When are you coming out to Mississippi?Mailman! Too long for my old bike and my old ass! And had a deadline. My wife left her work laptop there and I had only 2 days to get it. I always wanted to figure how to ride there and not use the major highways. It was not a leisure ride. Only stopped to pee and for gas and occassional roller food.
However, I am planning a ride from Lake Lanier, GA to Marion, NC via the Blue Ridge Parkway and visit my son and my new grandson. That will be a leisure ride that I am looking forward to. I'm also gonna truck the XS2 to the Catskill Mountains in NY and try to tour with Yamadude. That may happen this July. It was cancelled last year.
I know the feeling. That's why I put new seat foam in my seat. Also been trying out different seat helpers. I need to get up to the 100 smile range to keep up with old IBG.Too long for my old bike and my old ass!
Only stopping every couple of hours just makes the seat problem worse to the point of unbearable. I have found that stopping and walking around for 5 minuets every hour or so makes a huge difference. Don't wait till you have tears in your eyes to stop the first time. A small thing to do when traveling on 2 lanes is when you go through towns and are stopped at red lights or stop signs is to stand up. It makes a difference.Only stopped to pee and for gas and occassional roller food.
I'm also gonna truck the XS2 to the Catskill Mountains in NY and try to tour with Yamadude.
BS will work with a manual petcock. BS34's will function perfectly if properly sorted. Parts are readily available. I say fix 'em!Update, float bowls are both POURING fuel out as soon as I turn on the manual petcock. Carbs are some cheap chinese VM34 knockoffs. I've got some BS34's in need of a rebuild, so I intend to just rebuild those I suppose, unless anyone has any suggestions. The BS carbs will work with a manual petcock, correct?
Edit: carb rebuild will run me about $100, is it worth it to spring for a new set of VM34's instead?
BS will work with a manual petcock. BS34's will function perfectly if properly sorted. Parts are readily available. I say fix 'em!
Do you have any idea which gasket fits these? Looking on MikesXS I am not entirely sure if this one is it..BS will work with a manual petcock. BS34's will function perfectly if properly sorted. Parts are readily available. I say fix 'em!
When are you coming out to Mississippi?
Yes, when?When?
iF YOU DON'T USE ANYTHING, THE BEAD, (damn capslock), won't easily pop into place, even with 50#'s. I didn't want to use anything with water because it rusts my steel rims, (72 XS2), and the spoke threads. I've tried powder, WD40 rubbed on sparingly with a rag, but this time is said fuck-it, (hey, I'm from New Jersey, get over it). Dish soap and water in a spray bottle. Bottah bing, no bouncing or smacking with a rubber mallet. The quickest and easiest tire install ever. I'll use a stopwatch next time!Thanks for the reply. I actually do have the stripe. Lol idk why I even was concerned about that. I was wondering if it had anything to do with age of tire. I always use Dunlop 404 and last time I went for inspection the front had plenty tread but cracks and guy said he couldn't pass it cause tire was dry rot. I rode it another whole season no prob.
When changing rubber do you use windex or something to lube the wheel?
The ARC (Atlanta Regional Commission) has smog inspections. It doesn't help. 5 million cars on roads designed for 1 million is the problem. Too many idling vehicles, plus a large portion of that traffic is passing through from other states. Smog inspections in outlying counties is of little to no use. BTW, your motorcycle is dirty.BTW, in the great forward thinking state of Georgia, I don't have vehicle inspection in my county.