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Just out of curiosity... did you get 6 months free advertising from that site, and did you pull out once that 6 months was up?

That guy certainly seems to think so for some reason... If this or something similar was the case, i could see how the owner felt that you made a 'dick' move. Regardless of reasons for leaving, deleting any diagnostic help, pics, or tech info you shared in general IS a bit of a 'dick' move. If it was really 'about the ride' and helping people, you would have left that stuff there.
Also, wouldn't you also be in violation of terms/ownership of 'property' by re-posting one of his private messages to you in here?

I'm not partial to any site or person in them, I am 'here' instead of 'there' because this site has more traffic. This is just my take on what you have decided to share with us.

Its quite a debate here! I think there are too may variables present to make this a black and white issue... In general, quality and longevity I'm sure we can all agree varies between manufacturers for all products, and "they don't make them like they used to"... Also the way a tire is stored, as mentioned, makes a huge difference.

I always find myself in the middle of most debates and usually can entertain both sides when there is not enough definite evidence for a conclusion. It is not unwise to err in the side of caution, even if you could have saved some money you have still not made a bad investment.

I think the most important thing is for consumers to be aware of what they are getting, to be informed of possible potential dangers so they can decide for themselves if they want to only put older/used tires on their dump-truck or beater-backup vehicle and not the road trip car.

I also think that if there was a chance to boost the sale of new tires (being made from oil these days) legislators would already be all over it.

Here's a few random titbits about my experience, habits, and info about the issue:

I am a VA state vehicle safety inspector - currently there is no state code about the age of a tire. Only if steel/chord is visible through dry rot or if tread is starting to separate can you fail it. Or if there is evidence of belt separation, or wear below the limit.
Of course, we inform the customer about any borderline severe rot or if they are over 10 years old.

Around 2011, a member of a ford sedan message board I am on got access to a PA government auction of tires that are used on the Crown Vic police cars. We made a group buy, he got a whole pallet full of Goodyear Eagle RSA 225/60/16 at $35 each. We were pleased to find they were date stamped 2008.
They were not defects that he was aware of, just surplus. They had to be getting rid of them for a reason... the newer ones use 17" tires but there are still plenty of 16" squad cars on the road...
But you're dang right I bough a set... the two on now are still fantastic, and I'm sure I won't hesitate to use the other two, after a good inspection. No reports of any problems, yet.

Also, my basement has a couple to-the-ceiling stacks of used tires I have carried home with varying age and mild dry rot. I do rotate out the older ones as I score newer ones, but so far between 4 large vehicles, two that see regular highway travel, I've had no problems. BUT, I am prepared to accept the consequences of a blowout. AND, if I had a wife and child, I would absolutely not play the old/used tire game with what they primarily ride in.

One of the first things I did to the Reflex was replace the decent (aside from some feathering) 2006 front tire with a new-new one. This game gets SO much more potentially risky on 2 wheels.

Glad it just hurt your foot! I hope it wasn't the left!

That item is a voltage transformer - it looks like it will convert 12v up to 36 volts at 6amps.

And NO NO NO do not install this. you will FRY everything on your scooter.

The stator makes electricity because that's what it does. Research AC generators if you want to know more. The ignition coil is like a mini transformer that makes the super high voltage needed to arc the spark plug,

If you find a large-frame 50cc there should be plenty of room for her since she is tiny. You won't be going very fast, but if you don't have hills and don't mind, it should suit your needs. Unless you are an aspiring scooter mechanic, I'd at least go for a SYM or Kymco, if not a Japanese or Italian scooter.

It took you 20 minutes to peel-and-stick 4 lights?? lol. jfwy

Those little lights are pretty awesome. I put one in my 150cc cargo area too. The reflex has one stock, but I had to find out the hard way that if you don't close the seat all the way it won't go out!