Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Reality Check - Please say it ain't so!
It's nine years old and been sitting. I would replace. On a car, maybe keep it, but you only have two wheels. One tire goes, and you're in trouble. From: Joey Kelley sandp...@gmail.com To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, September 5, 2010 9:51:56 PM Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Reality Check - Please say it ain't so! I appreciate everyones thoughts so far! So heres a follow up question - How long is a tire good for? This front tire has got about 12,000 miles on it - its about 9 years old - its the only tire I've had on the bike. The tread is fine - but - the bike did sit for 7 years in my Dad's shed. So - should I replace it while I'm at it? Or can I run with just replacing the rear? Thoughts??? -Joey On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 11:47 PM, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.com wrote: Nah, I checked the date on it two, five months old, the compound was still nice and responsive, good feel to it. I've bought new tires for the car before too, only to have tread separation four months later. I check, now. -Kurt On Sep 4, 2010 10:48 PM, 750S dhamm...@nf.sympatico.ca wrote: When you say the Metzler front tire was pretty much brand new are you going just by the amount of tread wear? The actual age of the tire is just as important. It can be read off the sidewall of the tires. Sometimes a dealer will sell tires that look brand new for a cheap sale price, however they may be 3-4 yrs. old in shelf life. A dangerous situation indeed. Better safe than sore!! On Sep 4, 8:26 pm, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.com wrote: That's been my take on the Kenda ... On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 5:57 PM, surfswab surfs...@gmail.com wrote: Avon Roadriders - $214 fo... For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Love... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- -Joey Kelley Need Computer Technical support? http://www.crossloop.com/JoeyKelleyComputerServices At your service - via remote control! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Reality Check - Please say it ain't so!
I appreciate everyones thoughts so far! So heres a follow up question - How long is a tire good for? This front tire has got about 12,000 miles on it - its about 9 years old - its the only tire I've had on the bike. The tread is fine - but - the bike did sit for 7 years in my Dad's shed. So - should I replace it while I'm at it? Or can I run with just replacing the rear? Thoughts??? -Joey On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 11:47 PM, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.com wrote: Nah, I checked the date on it two, five months old, the compound was still nice and responsive, good feel to it. I've bought new tires for the car before too, only to have tread separation four months later. I check, now. -Kurt On Sep 4, 2010 10:48 PM, 750S dhamm...@nf.sympatico.ca wrote: When you say the Metzler front tire was pretty much brand new are you going just by the amount of tread wear? The actual age of the tire is just as important. It can be read off the sidewall of the tires. Sometimes a dealer will sell tires that look brand new for a cheap sale price, however they may be 3-4 yrs. old in shelf life. A dangerous situation indeed. Better safe than sore!! On Sep 4, 8:26 pm, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.com wrote: That's been my take on the Kenda ... On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 5:57 PM, surfswab surfs...@gmail.com wrote: Avon Roadriders - $214 fo... For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Love... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- -Joey Kelley Need Computer Technical support? http://www.crossloop.com/JoeyKelleyComputerServices At your service - via remote control! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Reality Check - Please say it ain't so!
Well I'll be... Last time I put rubber on this thing was probably 8 years ago... about 10,000 miles ago - and I remember getting a rear tire for $40 Some cheap Korean made tire. Maybe I just have to re-orient my financial perception! I'll check another couple places - btw to answer Kyle's question that included take off and put on, new stems as well I think. Gotta go put some more miles on it! -Joey On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 4:14 PM, pa_s...@verizon.net wrote: I just got a set of Shenko's for $200. The mounting/balancing new stems were $27 per wheel. They're inexpensive have worked well for Me. BFF - 550 Sep 4, 2010 02:49:45 PM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote: Hello All, I was just given a price of $300 to put a set of new tires on my NH. Please please tell me that this is one guy at a private bike shop that doesn't get a good deal on tires! Or - am I way off? -Joey -- -Joey Kelley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to target=_blanknighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at target=_blankhttp://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- -Joey Kelley Need Computer Technical support? http://www.crossloop.com/JoeyKelleyComputerServices At your service - via remote control! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Reality Check - Please say it ain't so!
The tire I ended up going with was much cheaper than the Contis. I picked up a Kenda Challenger, as it has a fairly good lifetime rating for a rear tire, decent handling and is meant for touring. Since I daily my bike, I figured a long lived tire was more important than a super-sticky tire, and anything had to have better grip and handling than the worn out monster I was replacing. $80 for 150/70/17, and then I paid $20 for it to be mounted, balanced, and state tire disposal fee. -Kurt On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 4:39 PM, Joey Kelley sandp...@gmail.com wrote: Well I'll be... Last time I put rubber on this thing was probably 8 years ago... about 10,000 miles ago - and I remember getting a rear tire for $40 Some cheap Korean made tire. Maybe I just have to re-orient my financial perception! I'll check another couple places - btw to answer Kyle's question that included take off and put on, new stems as well I think. Gotta go put some more miles on it! -Joey On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 4:14 PM, pa_s...@verizon.net wrote: I just got a set of Shenko's for $200. The mounting/balancing new stems were $27 per wheel. They're inexpensive have worked well for Me. BFF - 550 Sep 4, 2010 02:49:45 PM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote: Hello All, I was just given a price of $300 to put a set of new tires on my NH. Please please tell me that this is one guy at a private bike shop that doesn't get a good deal on tires! Or - am I way off? -Joey -- -Joey Kelley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to target=_blanknighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at target=_blankhttp://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- -Joey Kelley Need Computer Technical support? http://www.crossloop.com/JoeyKelleyComputerServices At your service - via remote control! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Reality Check - Please say it ain't so!
I had a kenda on the rear of the 250 I never had any issues with it, actualy thought it was good More grip then the bike would put out, decent price, good ride Sent from my iPod On Sep 4, 2010, at 4:44 PM, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.com wrote: The tire I ended up going with was much cheaper than the Contis. I picked up a Kenda Challenger, as it has a fairly good lifetime rating for a rear tire, decent handling and is meant for touring. Since I daily my bike, I figured a long lived tire was more important than a super-sticky tire, and anything had to have better grip and handling than the worn out monster I was replacing. $80 for 150/70/17, and then I paid $20 for it to be mounted, balanced, and state tire disposal fee. -Kurt On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 4:39 PM, Joey Kelley sandp...@gmail.com wrote: Well I'll be... Last time I put rubber on this thing was probably 8 years ago... about 10,000 miles ago - and I remember getting a rear tire for $40 Some cheap Korean made tire. Maybe I just have to re-orient my financial perception! I'll check another couple places - btw to answer Kyle's question that included take off and put on, new stems as well I think. Gotta go put some more miles on it! -Joey On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 4:14 PM, pa_s...@verizon.net wrote: I just got a set of Shenko's for $200. The mounting/balancing new stems were $27 per wheel. They're inexpensive have worked well for Me. BFF - 550 Sep 4, 2010 02:49:45 PM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote: Hello All, I was just given a price of $300 to put a set of new tires on my NH. Please please tell me that this is one guy at a private bike shop that doesn't get a good deal on tires! Or - am I way off? -Joey -- -Joey Kelley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to target=_blanknighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at target=_blankhttp://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- -Joey Kelley Need Computer Technical support? http://www.crossloop.com/JoeyKelleyComputerServices At your service - via remote control! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Reality Check - Please say it ain't so!
That's been my take on the Kenda too. I have a Metzler front tire, it was pretty much brand new when I bought the bike, so I figured why waste money replacing a perfectly good tire? -Kurt On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 5:57 PM, surfswab surfs...@gmail.com wrote: Avon Roadriders - $214 for the set from Bike Bandit. $70 to mount/ balance, with me removing the wheels and taking them to the stealer. So, it may not seem so, but if your guy's price includes labor for removing the wheels, mounting/balancing tires and reinstalling the wheels, it's a deal. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Reality Check - Please say it ain't so!
Nah, I checked the date on it two, five months old, the compound was still nice and responsive, good feel to it. I've bought new tires for the car before too, only to have tread separation four months later. I check, now. -Kurt On Sep 4, 2010 10:48 PM, 750S dhamm...@nf.sympatico.ca wrote: When you say the Metzler front tire was pretty much brand new are you going just by the amount of tread wear? The actual age of the tire is just as important. It can be read off the sidewall of the tires. Sometimes a dealer will sell tires that look brand new for a cheap sale price, however they may be 3-4 yrs. old in shelf life. A dangerous situation indeed. Better safe than sore!! On Sep 4, 8:26 pm, Kurt Nolte vturbine.po...@gmail.com wrote: That's been my take on the Kenda ... On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 5:57 PM, surfswab surfs...@gmail.com wrote: Avon Roadriders - $214 fo... For more options, visit this group athttp:// groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Love... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
