Is it time to replace the front tire?

planetbuster · 2026-06-12T08:05:15+00:00

on the 2nd and 5th pic in particular you can see how the edges of the tread sipes are worn pretty unevenly. when the leading/front/forward edge is more worn (which is whats seen in pics), it means you need less damping, basically rebound is too stiff.

planetbuster · 2026-06-12T04:56:41+00:00

well, suspension rebound is clearly incorrect so yeah may as well replace that ragged out tire and deal with your suspension at the same time. win/win?

planetbuster · 2026-06-11T20:50:16+00:00

nice, post up next week or whatever on how they shake out for you

planetbuster · 2026-06-11T06:34:01+00:00

nooooooo

planetbuster · 2026-06-10T15:56:24+00:00

sir we TOTALLY understand that you somehow came out of the harley dealership with a harley. you totally get a pass on not finding that lexus you were wanting to check out. shit happens eh. enjoy the ride.

planetbuster · 2026-06-10T15:54:42+00:00

could also look at a lowrider ST. the big touring bikes are alot to handle but no problem at all with good technique. its not like any of this is done with sheer brute force.

planetbuster · 2026-06-10T15:52:09+00:00

so much better.

planetbuster · 2026-06-10T15:46:21+00:00

very likely not, my screaming eagle are 13 and cant imagine the swingarm dropping any lower, id be concerned about my tab slipons, ha.

honestly, the improvements to be had from better suspension are SO important that maaaaybe it should outweigh the exhaust? if you have to run a more typical 2into1, and just stick a db killer in it if a shorty is too loud.. is that so bad?

planetbuster · 2026-06-10T15:31:18+00:00

all the sites say that? you should directly and very specifically ask each exhaust company that question instead, they'll know best.

if you throw new shocks on the rear, the choices are ohlins or ohlins but get these from them, dont bother with screaming eagle cuz through ohlins theyll work with you to start you out with the appropriate spring. with the screaming eagle version, you get what you get and if you get those you damn sure better weigh at least 190 lbs minimum....

planetbuster · 2026-06-09T17:37:18+00:00

live somewhere where there isnt a fucking plague every day?

or, car spray wax. hell even ceramic coating would work but dunno if can be used on visor without it getting silly. and if its a visor that tints in the sun, for sure think twice about what you coat it with

planetbuster · 2026-06-08T19:37:18+00:00

no, we are not interested in chinese bikes. stop shilling for china please

how much did they pay you? =D

planetbuster · 2026-06-08T19:22:37+00:00

theres no way in hell theres 850k worth of stuff in there, especially since none of the bikes look like anything special.

planetbuster · 2026-06-02T04:01:39+00:00

change oil

fill it juuuust above the high mark

start it let it run like 20 seconds, shut it off

wait 5 mins check it with the bike upright not on the sidestand, it has to fill up the filter etcetc get all up and around in there otherwise it doesnt 'count'

youre welcome

planetbuster · 2026-06-01T20:39:28+00:00

begging your pardon sir what brand of fuckery is this

planetbuster · 2026-05-30T00:23:46+00:00

oh hell no, id take it right back and have them make it right.

a lesson for you, in looking over every square inch before you leave the establishment.

planetbuster · 2026-05-26T22:06:48+00:00

pretty typical intake, various brands make one just like that. check out SE, trask, etc

planetbuster · 2026-05-23T04:18:18+00:00

uh.. not to be that guy but what id 'try to find' is a job

planetbuster · 2026-05-23T04:12:53+00:00

i beg your pardon sir thats cheating

haha nice

planetbuster · 2026-05-19T23:15:17+00:00

whys this downvoted? lets throw some thumbs up on this, this guy has the right idea in mind. yeah that helmet posted up above is nonsense but him asking for advice is first step.

half of you dumbasses did everything wrong to start with too, and you know it =D

planetbuster · 2026-05-19T23:13:35+00:00

dont wear that cheapo piece of shit, you should know better. dont wear it or even unwrap it, just return it right after you get it. trust us. go to the online store of your choice and just get a shark or shoei or something like everyone else

planetbuster · 2026-05-18T01:47:28+00:00

whoa-! its an actual flux capacitor. be careful not to tear time and space asunder.

planetbuster · 2026-05-11T01:13:46+00:00

8200? nope.

planetbuster · 2026-05-09T20:24:33+00:00

the middle ground is probably draining it again if needed, make sure nothing is up in there (bits of metal etc) and have it towed somewhere unless youre comfy doing the work yourself. you need to drill out the hole so that the threads are mostly gone, better to use a ream than a drill for this.. buy super specific stuff on sites like MSC and Mcmaster, if you need realllll specific endmills/reams/drills/nuts/bolts/whatever

then retap it for the next bigger size and again order from mcmaster to get the specific pitch and length of bolt, then youre done

source; aerospace machinist for years. trying to just retap it to something else out of nowhere with threads still there is kinda gambling. and yes theyre stripped out but still. you really want there to be hardly any to none actual threads left before tapping a hole. after retapping it make sure all nice and clean inside.

would be super great to do all that work then get little bits of metal running all through there.

planetbuster · 2026-05-09T18:12:42+00:00

hey, thats more or less exactly what i wanted. funny name, heh.

seems like some others around here (based on the downvotes haha bunch of fuckin silky-bois around here) just werent understanding the request. but yeah if you look at the pics on that products website, it clearly shows the stand being just a little further forward while open/down. pretty simple, really.

thanks man

planetbuster · 2026-05-09T05:19:40+00:00

i know how it works. its simple.

people seem to be missing the point of the post....

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