I figure there are some motorcycle guys/gals on CP, so I thought we could have a place to talk all things Motorcycles.
Tire Mount and Balance Prices (as of 10/29/16)
Prices based on if you remove the wheels yourself and bring the wheels and new tires with you:
Cycle Gear - $35 per wheel if you buy tires from them. $58 per wheel if you buy tires elsewhere
Rawhide - $65 per wheel (assuming it would be the same at other HD dealers. they book it at 1/2 hr per wheel)
C R Cycle Tires (DeSoto) - $30 per wheel
Cheapest I've found my Michelin Commander II's. Seem like they have good prices on other brands too. http://www.jakewilson.com - Free 3 day shipping on orders over $75 [Reply]
Just broke 1000 miles on my new Fat Bob... love this bike... Only problem is it's the only DYNA model that has virtually no customization parts... that's frustrating. [Reply]
Being a smaller guy (under 6') I had bought a Yamaha R6/S. Quick responding torque bike.
Regretting selling it I am now looking more for a cruising bike. Im 5'6" and its tough to find a good looking cruiser where I dont feel dwarfed riding it.
Sat on a couple Triumphs Thruxton and Bonneville. Then I went and sat on a Harley 48. That will probably be my next bike for casual rides to the beach, a yearly trip to the keys and a couple days a month to work [Reply]
Originally Posted by Dayze:
sweet.
man, I wish Ducati still made their sport classic 1100 etc. I don't "think" they still do. I saw a black one up close and personal at a bike/coffee hangout. Sounded unreal, looked amazing. I would love to own one.
love the retro styling of this bike, it has that classic cafe racer look. [Reply]
Originally Posted by : Motorcycle Racer Killed in Runway Crash Trying to Exceed 300 MPHMotorcycle racer Bill Warner died while attempting to become the first person to exceed 300 miles per hour (483 kilometers per hour) over one mile on a conventional motorcycle. He was 44.
Warner had reached 296 mph during a previous run before losing control and crashing off a paved runway yesterday at the former Loring Air Force Base in Limestone, Maine. Warner was conscious following the accident, though he died at a local hospital about an hour and 15 minutes later, said Tim Kelly, the race director for the land speed competition known as The Maine Event.
Originally Posted by Lzen:
This is my new bike. 2013 Road King. Candy orange and beer bottle is the official name of the color scheme. Love it. This pic was taken before they put on Vance and Hines slip-ons, Big Sucker air cleaner, Kuryakyn computer tuner, quick detach sissy bar and backrest, and quick detach luggage rack. Yeah, this thing is made for cruising or traveling. Handles much better than the last bike, too. And cruise control is wonderful. :-)
no only is your old bike mucho like what I'm riding now (post 142)....but you just bought what I want. that bike is BAD ASS! good on ya.
I'll bet my helmet is cooler than yours though! :-)
GO BLUE!
PS - I've had this for years and I almost NEVER see other helmets painted to match a team. it's a GREAT idea.....and nobody does it. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Lzen:
This is my new bike. 2013 Road King. Candy orange and beer bottle is the official name of the color scheme. Love it. This pic was taken before they put on Vance and Hines slip-ons, Big Sucker air cleaner, Kuryakyn computer tuner, quick detach sissy bar and backrest, and quick detach luggage rack. Yeah, this thing is made for cruising or traveling. Handles much better than the last bike, too. And cruise control is wonderful. :-)