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Wheel Balancing - 983 days old
From Dunlop Tires
It is essential tire/wheel assemblies be balanced before use and rebalanced each time the tire is removed or replaced. Unbalanced tire/wheel assemblies can vibrate at certain speeds, and tire wear will be greatly accelerated.
All Dunlop street tires should be installed with the yellow balance dot at the valve.... Read more
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DOT Brake Fluids - 873 days old
Some facts about brake fluids.
DOT 5 brake fluid is a silicone-based fluid and is not compatible with DOT 4. It is also less suitable than DOT 4 for ABS systems, because of its higher compressibility.
DOT 5.1 brake fluid is a low-viscosity, high-temperature fluid compatible with DOT 4 and DOT 3. Its low viscosity makes it... Read more
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Sep 24th, 2009 11:19 PM
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Jul 12th, 2009 01:24 PM
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Brake Caliper Maintenance - 781 days old
Required tools :
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s45/bills985/brakes1.jpg
One ¼ inch twelve point socket for the pad pins
One ten millimeter twelve point socket holds the caliper halves together
One ... Read more
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Apr 20th, 2009 12:13 PM
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Mixing Brake Fluids - 999 days old
HD DOT 5 Brake Fluid is sold with the following disclaimer: "Fits all models (except '05-later Touring models, '06-later VRSC™, Dyna®, Softail® and '07 Sportster® models)
HD DOT 4 Brake Fluid is sold with this disclaimer: "Fits '05-later Touring and '06-later VRSC™, Dyna® and Softail® and '07 Sportster® models.".
DOT 5.1... Read more
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Jun 23rd, 2007 03:33 PM
by glider
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Changing Tires - 766 days old
If you want to replace your own tires on your bike, take a look here first for some tips with pics too.
http://www.clarity.net/~adam/tire-changing-doc.html
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Feb 11th, 2008 11:40 AM
by glider
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Stopping Distances With ABS - 794 days old
Here's some interesting pages that gives you some input on the stopping distances with ABS brakes and a comparison without them. While they are not Harleys, the results would be similar in results compared to non ABS bikes.
http://www.msf-usa.org/imsc/proceedings/a-Green-ComparisonofStoppingDistance.pdf
Brakes | National... Read more
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Jan 14th, 2008 06:38 PM
by glider
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Custom Wheels - 840 days old
Here are a few sites if you are in the market for custom wheels to speed up your search, these pages are linked to dealer pages for more of a selection....
HOGPRO - Motorcycle Parts - Harley Davidson Accessories
Harley Custom Spoke Wheels
Custom Motorcycle Wheels, Frames and Accessories - RC Components
Renegade... Read more
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Nov 29th, 2007 07:46 PM
by glider
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New Tire Run In - 840 days old
Replacements for worn, differently patterned or constructed tires will not react the same. When new tires are fitted, they should not be subjected to maximum power, abrupt lean-over or hard cornering until a reasonable run-in distance of approximately 100 miles has been covered. This will permit the rider to become accustomed to the feel... Read more
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Nov 29th, 2007 07:39 PM
by glider
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Repairing Motorcycle Tires - 844 days old
Repaired motorcycle tires should be used only to get you home if need be. They should be changed for safety sake at the earliest possible convenience.
Remember on a car, you have 4 tires and a repaired tire there isn't as critical as when you only have two tires, it's not worth gambling on your life to use a repaired tire.
Most... Read more
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Nov 25th, 2007 04:47 PM
by glider
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Spoke Tuning - 873 days old
Keeping your Spokes In Tune
If you’ve ever heard the term “ Tuning Spokes”, it’s no myth. It’s as simple as tapping a wrench on each individual spoke and listening to the tone it emits. They all should be fairly close, so it you should happen across one that sounds dead, it’s too loose. It one sounds too much higher than the others,... Read more
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Oct 27th, 2007 02:53 PM
by glider
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Tires- Deciphering The Codes - 897 days old
Here's some info on deciphering the date on the sidewalls.
http://www.dunlop-tires.com/dunlop_euen/tyre_range/information/sidewall/manufacture/
Metzler tires by application.
http://www.us.metzelermoto.com/media/m_06_vtwin.pdf;jsessionid=QGGY3NSJVLFOZFYKJOPCFFA
Metzler fittment... Read more
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Oct 3rd, 2007 02:47 PM
by glider
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Disadvantges Of Tire Additives - 968 days old
Don't slime it just yet until you read this.
Once upon a time tires were made of rubber - solid rubber. They worked, but they produced a dreadfully hard ride. Then, someone came up with the idea of making them pneumatic (filled with air) and tires became far better as a result, and far more comfortable to ride on.
Over the years... Read more
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Jul 24th, 2007 08:40 AM
by glider
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Tire Mounting Precautions - 968 days old
Balance Dots.
When a new tire is installed, there will be a painted dot on the sidewall to indicate the lightest spot. This should be aligned with the valve stem which is the heaviest spot and then the wheel should be dynamically balanced. If the tire doesn’t have a balance spot it usually indicates a cheaper tire that should be avoided.... Read more
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Jul 24th, 2007 08:37 AM
by glider
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Tire Inflation Precautions - 968 days old
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pressures that are molded into the sidewalls of all tires. This inflation pressure is when the tire is cold not when the bike is being ridden or has just been ridden. In most cases the maximum inflation pressures are not used as regular riding pressures.
Air expands with heat generated through... Read more
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Jul 24th, 2007 08:34 AM
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