1 inch I believe, Graham On Jul 22, 2009, at 11:04 AM, Joseph Letourneau wrote:
> > Got a question: > I live in Germany. I dont have any of my tools with me due to > weight restrictions Uncle Sam puts on GI's. Brought my 93 NH 750 > to a BMW dealership for chain maintenance (replacement). > How much play should be in the chain according to spec? > > Joey > > > > --- On Wed, 7/22/09, NytWing <[email protected]> wrote: > >> From: NytWing <[email protected]> >> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: When to "Re-Tire" >> To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" >> <[email protected]> >> Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 10:22 AM >> >> Tires are a matter of personal preference. I run >> Bridgestone >> Spitfire's on my Nighthawk and like them very well. I >> don't race, hot >> rod around etc.. and I've found they have excellent >> traction in both >> wet and dry weather as well as great tread life. I've >> got about 19K >> on my bike and just replaced the front tire. The rear >> will need to be >> done next year. Those, I imagine are the original >> tires for that >> bike. Before you buy new tires, talk to your local >> bike tire dealer, >> they should be able to recommend a tire that matches your >> riding style >> and price range. >> >> On Jul 21, 10:26 pm, Angela Kennedy <[email protected]> >> wrote: >>> well Jay I don't ride in the rain. we get our share >> here in Michigan but I >>> prefer waiting it out til it stops. I do however want >> a wider more >>> stable tire for the rear and maybe the front. I think >> I might want the >>> softer, stickier tires for handling. Which ones might >> those be by the way? I >>> bought the bike with 16600 miles with the stock Dunlop >> 505's I think. Now >>> there is only 17300 miles on it with still good tread >> left. I don't do >>> curves or race but wouldn't mind having the ability if >> I wanted to. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 6:43 PM, <[email protected]> >> wrote: >>>> Angela, your tire life will depend on what >> brand/model of tire you buy and >>>> how you drive. Softer, "stickier" tires handle >> better but wear faster; while >>>> harder rubber won't take curves like a racer but >> lasts longer. The rear tire >>>> usually wears out before the front. And fast >> starts and stops and hard turns >>>> wear tires more quickly. Some tires are also >> better in wet weather than >>>> others. >>> >>>> If you ride like most of us, expect at least >> 6,000 to 10,000 miles before >>>> you need to replace the tires. As tires are >> likely your biggest ongoing >>>> routine maintenance expense, ask your tire dealer >> or internet supplier >>>> customer support about what mix fits your needs. >> I like moderately priced, >>>> long lasting tires that are good in the rain, of >> which we get a lot in >>>> Florida. Michelin Macadam M50 and 50E fit that >> description for me. >>> >>>> Others on this board will likely hold their own >> views. >>> >>>> Ride safe, >>> >>>> Jay S >>>> 92 NH750 >>>> South Florida >>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> *An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in >> Just 2 Easy Steps!<http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/ >> 100126575x1221823310x1201398722/aol?red...> >>>> *- Hide quoted text - >>> >>> - Show quoted text - >>> >> > > > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
