Camshaft Top End Rattle

I just priced a 100/90V19 Avon Roadrider AM26 for my front and I was quoted $181 for one tire.

[tkent02]

Dennis Kirk has them on sale, looky here:

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=167644&highlight=roAD+runner

[ddaniels]

OK, you just scared me with the comment about locking the wheel. You still using four fingers on the brake lever? Those new Shinkos are supposed to be pretty good. I like the Avon Road Riders, kick ass tires, but I don't know about the pricing down there. Just bought a set for $150 delivered. Want me to ship you a set?

Where'd you get them that cheap? I'm interested.

[tkent02]

Well there's always an offer of a thrash on my bike if you get here.

Woo Hoo, I'm working on it.
Last time I was in Sydney, it almost killed me. Twice.

Maybe one day I'll pass through Australia and I can drop some off for you.

Well there's always an offer of a thrash on my bike if you get here.

[tkent02]

Maybe one day I'll pass through Australia and I can drop some off for you.

Those new Shinkos are supposed to be pretty good. I like the Avon Road Riders, kick ass tires, but I don't know about the pricing down there. Just bought a set for $150 delivered. Want me to ship you a set?

Haha. The freight would be more than the tires are worth.

[tkent02]

Tom, I know they don't look that good, and I do need to get something better. Not sure on their age but they do need to be replaced. Have had other issues to contend with, motor noises, etc.

Also tires are going to cost me half the value of the bike again. Any suggestions for cheaper priced good rubber.

But I can still continue to run the motor in on these tires until I can get some others. It does handle surprisingly well though around corners. probably because the tires still have a nice rounded profile. Drops into corners nicely with no real effort required.

OK, you just scared me with the comment about locking the wheel. You still using four fingers on the brake lever? Those new Shinkos are supposed to be pretty good. I like the Avon Road Riders, kick ass tires, but I don't know about the pricing down there. Just bought a set for $150 delivered. Want me to ship you a set?

You need some tires that aren't made of hockey puck rubber. Those look like they are 100 years old! Get something modern to go with your modernized bike!

Tom, I know they don't look that good, and I do need to get something better. Not sure on their age but they do need to be replaced. Have had other issues to contend with, motor noises, etc.

Also tires are going to cost me half the value of the bike again. Any suggestions for cheaper priced good rubber.

But I can still continue to run the motor in on these tires until I can get some others. It does handle surprisingly well though around corners. Probably because the tires still have a nice rounded profile. Drops into corners nicely with no real effort required.

[pete]

Something to be proud of Don, looking great!

[49er]

Nice Job Don. Now get some Kms on her and enjoy those summer rides.

[Nessism]

Well done Don! Nice looking scoot!

Those front brakes look like they could slow down a freight train! Wow!

Enjoy!

[tkent02]

I leaned over the bars to see what it was and realised the front wheel had locked up with only gentle pressure on the brake lever.

You need some tires that aren't made of hockey puck rubber. Those look like they are 100 years old! Get something modern to go with your modernized bike!

Project Finished (I Think)

I took the 550 out for a ride this afternoon. I am very happy with the power, gear changing, clutch operation, and I stopped a couple of times and selected neutral without any problems. The Honda/Kawasaki front brakes are powerful and predictable. In fact I was coming down a gentle slope before turning into my driveway and heard a squeal coming from the front end, I leaned over the bars to see what it was and realised the front wheel had locked up with only gentle pressure on the brake lever.

The bike is how i want it now, it has GOOD power, GOOD handling, GOOD brakes and can be thrown through the twisties. All aspects of the bike are very predictable, brakes, handling, power, etc. I guess the only thing that is not predictable is the acceleration.

Here are a couple of pictures of the finished product for those to view that have helped me with their knowledge and advice over the many months and engine rebuilds.







The only other task I have to complete is to fit a volt meter to monitor the battery condition and charging rate.

Then some longer rides are in order.

[GabrielGoes]

That's not a tree, that's a shrubbery. Now get to work on that old dirt bike with no motor or gas tank.

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