Guit4rcher
Junior Member
Today I changed the oil+filter, did a coolant flush/replacement, and changed the air filter. The oil was blacker than Satan's arse hole and smelled extra burnt. Coolant was low and the reservoir was borderline dry. No leaks though. Put in premium (93 octane) instead of the regular(87) gasoline that was in there. On the ride home I found she drove much smoother and happier. Always pamper your woman.
That said, I know zip about motorcycle tires so I thought I'd get some experienced opinions before I go on a ride tonight(way hot here in south Texas). I do plan on replacing them in a month or so.
I noticed some cracking inside one of the treads on the front tire and I'm not sure how deep they should be. I also notice that the tires feel straight on the very center line, but the treads are a bit lower on the outside and it feels as if there's a bulge outward as my hand approaches the center line. This seems to be consistent throughout the tire. She rides fine in town and on the freeway yesterday she was just fine up to about 95mph. Haven't taken the bike beyond that yet as I don't want to endanger myself/others doing those speeds with a somewhat unfamiliar ride with traffic.
Thanks!
That said, I know zip about motorcycle tires so I thought I'd get some experienced opinions before I go on a ride tonight(way hot here in south Texas). I do plan on replacing them in a month or so.
I noticed some cracking inside one of the treads on the front tire and I'm not sure how deep they should be. I also notice that the tires feel straight on the very center line, but the treads are a bit lower on the outside and it feels as if there's a bulge outward as my hand approaches the center line. This seems to be consistent throughout the tire. She rides fine in town and on the freeway yesterday she was just fine up to about 95mph. Haven't taken the bike beyond that yet as I don't want to endanger myself/others doing those speeds with a somewhat unfamiliar ride with traffic.
Thanks!
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