finally

katana bob · 08-20-2005, 09:28 PM

off to the tire store tomorrow. they just opened a cycle gear near my house and they have the michelin pilot powers on sale cheap! going with 120/70/17 front and 160/60/17 rear. I was gonna go today but I was gonna take the bike over to jimmies to pull the wheels and he didn't get off from work until 4:00. wouldn't you know at 4:00 we get one of those suprise rain showers! and jimmie had to work over anyway. so We were gonna pull the wheels tomorrow but being the impatient sort that I am I bought some stuff and pulled them myself. (I'll call ya tomorrow am jimmie) I was suprised it was much easier than I anticipated. I'll have to take some pics of the contraption I rigged up to raise the bike

I swear it's much safer than it looks!

ThAzKat · 08-20-2005, 11:32 PM

get mine and COD them to me, my back one is history. LOL

katana bob · 08-21-2005, 08:37 AM

sure. but I'm gonna need some references.

ThAzKat · 08-21-2005, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katana bob

sure. but I'm gonna need some references.

HS from TN
WildKat from PA
Bearkat from socal
gixerkat from socal
TDRComm from cali
etc
etc
etc
is that enough or do I need to give you more LMAO

katana bob · 08-21-2005, 02:44 PM

Jimmie told me not to trust you

katana bob · 08-21-2005, 07:43 PM

WOW! got the tires on today and what a difference! the bike just "fell" into the turns and the stickies held like glue. so much better than the macs its unbelievable. I have soooo much more confidence now. both the tires and the bike are alot more capable than I am. I still need lots of seat time and pointers on how to ride properly. a big thanks to hs2020 for both helping with the tire install and advice he has given thus far.

katana bob · 08-21-2005, 07:45 PM

got a great deal on them too. $220 mounted and balanced. thats for a 120/70/17 front and 160/60/17 rear. needless to say I'll be frequenting cycle gear alot.

HS2020 · 08-22-2005, 03:55 PM

We did this all on a Sunday too. I do not think any bike shop can compete with that even being open during the week.

tzortn · 08-22-2005, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katana bob

got a great deal on them too. $220 mounted and balanced. thats for a 120/70/17 front and 160/60/17 rear. needless to say I'll be frequenting cycle gear alot.

You got a good deal. The dealer by me wanted $170 for the rear tire alone.

08-20-2005, 09:28 PM	#1
katana bob Kat Champion Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 2,332 iTrader: (3) My Garage	finally off to the tire store tomorrow. they just opened a cycle gear near my house and they have the michelin pilot powers on sale cheap! going with 120/70/17 front and 160/60/17 rear. I was gonna go today but I was gonna take the bike over to jimmies to pull the wheels and he didn't get off from work until 4:00. wouldn't you know at 4:00 we get one of those suprise rain showers! and jimmie had to work over anyway. so We were gonna pull the wheels tomorrow but being the impatient sort that I am I bought some stuff and pulled them myself. (I'll call ya tomorrow am jimmie) I was suprised it was much easier than I anticipated. I'll have to take some pics of the contraption I rigged up to raise the bike I swear it's much safer than it looks!

08-20-2005, 11:32 PM	#2
ThAzKat KatBusa Owner Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Huntsville (Indian Lake), OH Posts: 9,797 iTrader: (8) My Garage eBay ID: ThAzkat93	get mine and COD them to me, my back one is history. LOL __________________ TDA Racing/Motorsports 1982 Honda CB750 Nighthawk, 1978 Suzuki GS750 1986 Honda CBR600 Hurricane; 1978 Suzuki GS1100E; 1982 Honda CB750F supersport, 1993 Suzuki Katana GSX750FP. 1981 Suzuki GS1100E (heavily Modified) http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=94258 Who knows what is next? Builder of the KOTM Mreedohio september winning chrome project. I consider this one to be one of my bikes also! Please look at this build! http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=91192

08-22-2005, 03:55 PM	#8
HS2020 Katriders Posterboy Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 8,724 iTrader: (33) My Garage eBay ID: Highsight2020 Feb 2005	We did this all on a Sunday too. I do not think any bike shop can compete with that even being open during the week. __________________ www.mopowersports.com

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08-21-2005, 08:37 AM	#3
katana bob Kat Champion Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 2,332 iTrader: (3) My Garage	sure. but I'm gonna need some references.

08-21-2005, 02:44 PM	#5
katana bob Kat Champion Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 2,332 iTrader: (3) My Garage	Jimmie told me not to trust you

08-21-2005, 07:43 PM	#6
katana bob Kat Champion Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 2,332 iTrader: (3) My Garage	WOW! got the tires on today and what a difference! the bike just "fell" into the turns and the stickies held like glue. so much better than the macs its unbelievable. I have soooo much more confidence now. both the tires and the bike are alot more capable than I am. I still need lots of seat time and pointers on how to ride properly. a big thanks to hs2020 for both helping with the tire install and advice he has given thus far.

08-21-2005, 07:45 PM	#7
katana bob Kat Champion Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 2,332 iTrader: (3) My Garage	got a great deal on them too. $220 mounted and balanced. thats for a 120/70/17 front and 160/60/17 rear. needless to say I'll be frequenting cycle gear alot.