I finally got around to getting my rear tire installed and balanced. Unfortunately, I waited too long to get a video of a big smokey burnout. I was already through the first cord, and the pavement here is really rough.
I tried to scrub the slick coating off the new tire with a rag and some brake cleaner. Nasty! The first and last time I've laid a bike down was the day after I installed new tires. Boy, were they slippery! Plus I was accellerating too much in the corner - not good.
The Hungarian mechanic that did the work charged me the equivalent of $5 and refused to take any more. I think I know why... Last year I noticed that his tie-down straps were in very bad condition. So the last time I was in the U.S., not only did I buy him some high-quality tie-down straps, but I also bought him a NICE set of Craftsman metric wrenches. Knock Craftsman if you wish, but you should see what this guy has to work with. He REALLY appreciated it.
I won't be trusting my rear tire in corners for a little while until the tire gets "un-slippery." :pardon:
So, what did you put on it?
Stock size, or have you upgraded?
Leon
Nothing wrong with building some goodwill with your local mechanic..... good onya for that :good2:
Have fun with that new tire :biggrin:
KOokaloo!
Quote from: Lotsokids on April 16, 2012, 03:12:19 PM
Knock Craftsman if you wish, but you should see what this guy has to work with. He REALLY appreciated it.
I like Craftsman wrenches, plus they have a lifetime warranty. If you break one, (seldom happens) walk into any Sears, they hand you another one, no fuss, no muss. Not bad, seems to me. A lot of the other stuff with the Craftsman name on it is not as good, but the wrenches are decent.
+2 on Craftsman tools :good2:
I remember the day when Craftsman wrenches had nice thin walls, but probably because of their warranty, they became much thicker and bulkier in the '90s. I still use them every day, though. Me and my mechanic probably have the only sets in Hungary.
Quote from: 1tinindian on April 16, 2012, 03:31:47 PM
So, what did you put on it?
Stock size, or have you upgraded?
Leon
150/80/16 - Not sure if that's stock. That's the size of the old tire.
That's the stock size.