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by: Jarlaxle - Sept 22, 2013 13:48:32 GMT -5
Post by Jarlaxle on Sept 22, 2013 13:48:32 GMT -5
I work in Massachusetts...and note: one trailer at work has passed multiple inspections wearing 10.00-20 tube tires from 1997 and 1999.
Do you replace your tires every year?
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by: Jarlaxle - Sept 22, 2013 7:26:59 GMT -5
Post by Jarlaxle on Sept 22, 2013 7:26:59 GMT -5
FALSE! As long as it passes inspection, it can be recertified and reused indefinitely!
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by: Jarlaxle - Sept 21, 2013 19:47:23 GMT -5
Post by Jarlaxle on Sept 21, 2013 19:47:23 GMT -5
And the result of a tire in the Arizona sun for five (or even three) years will generally be pretty obvious!
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Post by Jarlaxle on Sept 21, 2013 13:15:47 GMT -5
I uncovered the scoot to take it & get the variator rollers done. And the water pump is leaking.  The shop quoted $140 for the rebuild parts.  So, uhh...anyone used the rebuild parts from Scrappydog? They any good? |
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by: Jarlaxle - Sept 21, 2013 13:07:39 GMT -5
Post by Jarlaxle on Sept 21, 2013 13:07:39 GMT -5
I think the manufacturing date should be plainly displayed on the tire, not buried in a code, that most people don't know exists. If the expiration date was an agreed upon date, that should also be displayed on the tire, in the open and labelled as such. JMHO. They have expiration dates for propane cylinders made of steel and yet people are amazed that rubber and fabric tyres have a finite life expectacy in years. Yet many people that would not buy and 5 year old fan belt for their drill press or lawn mower will ride on ancient tires. A clearly stamped expiration date and last day for sale would take all the flimflam out of it. Even regroovable tires should have an expiration date on the casing as there is no real sense in regrooving a casing with only a few months safe use left in it. The problem is that many in the sales end of the new and used tire business do not want people to know this information or to be held to public scrutiny for their practices. God and goddess, are you making things up for the "fun" of it?! No, there is no "expiration date" on a propane tank! There is a date after whichg the certification has expired and it must be reinspected! After that is done, it is good for another ten (eight?) years! Also note: one tank on my uncle's torch is date-stamped 1947! The last argon tank he had for his MIG welder was produced (for the Navy) in the 20's. There are many gas cylinders in use that are close to 100 years old. And yes, I WOULD buy a 5-year-old fan belt. |
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by: Jarlaxle - Sept 21, 2013 13:03:05 GMT -5
Post by Jarlaxle on Sept 21, 2013 13:03:05 GMT -5
Tires rot faster in hot humid semi-tropical climates. Tires that were passable in Maine will blow out on the 115 degree humid roadways in Florida. Old tires can look good in xrays however the cord can still be weak and prone to failure. The other issue is how close the tire was stored to electrical fields such as from a main panel feed or large shop air compressor due to the decay caused by the ozone generated/attracted. Note internal inspection requires more than just looking. You have to manipulate the tire to feel for irregularities and such. Remounting the potentially fragile old tire can of itself be the catalyst that causes the failure. Also note that the people most opposed to the age limits on tires have a vested interest in this and are recappers/regroovers along with those that sell used tires. They scream the loudest against regulation but want to be exempted from liability when an out of date tire that they sell fails and causes a loss. No, I'm just opposed to more Big Brother idiocy! It really is that simple! I did 200+ miles today in my Caddy, on 10+ year old tires. They have ~15,000 miles on them and still look new. (They were never mounted and were stored inside until last year.) I wish I could still get V-rated tires in this size...I think I might have the last two sets in the country.  If you're so damned paranoid, then replace your tires every year, I don't care. But stop using YOUR paranoia to run MY life! |
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Post by Jarlaxle on Sept 21, 2013 12:58:19 GMT -5
Speaking of Burgmans, one of the issues I have with mine is the seat. It's not that comfortable....for me anyway. Cheeks may vary ;D Anyone have a cheap/good solutions? I know there are those Gel pads that sell for $150.00+...I'm sure they're good, but I'm not looking to spend that much. I'll trade you even-up for a Q-Link Commuter 250 and I'll even deliver it and pick up the Burgy.  (Yeah, didn't think that would fly...) |
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by: Jarlaxle - Sept 19, 2013 8:22:00 GMT -5
Post by Jarlaxle on Sept 19, 2013 8:22:00 GMT -5
Of course I have. I have also seen ten year old tires I would use in a second! I judge tires by CONDITION, not some arbitrary age. One tire on my Jeep in 9 years old, and you could NOT tell which one without checking the date codes! Was your check done by inspecting the inside of the tire? Yes. Note also that I have seen 8 yr old tires pass a full x ray test for capping. |
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by: Jarlaxle - Sept 17, 2013 14:37:55 GMT -5
Post by Jarlaxle on Sept 17, 2013 14:37:55 GMT -5
Of course I have. I have also seen ten year old tires I would use in a second! I judge tires by CONDITION, not some arbitrary age. One tire on my Jeep in 9 years old, and you could NOT tell which one without checking the date codes!
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Post by Jarlaxle on Sept 17, 2013 8:10:40 GMT -5
Thats weird...when i trained, the place had several little 125cc Yamahas!
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by: Jarlaxle - Sept 17, 2013 5:22:59 GMT -5
Post by Jarlaxle on Sept 17, 2013 5:22:59 GMT -5
In other words: you have no proof of any sort whatsoever, and are simply bloviating.
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by: Jarlaxle - Sept 16, 2013 8:13:49 GMT -5
Post by Jarlaxle on Sept 16, 2013 8:13:49 GMT -5
Do you have any proof of this ? If that's true, then I'll be constantly replacing pretty unused tires with comparatively low miles. Car and bike. >'Kat There is a warehouse full of rolled over cars and binned bikes in Tallahassee to prove it. The State is being pressured to pass legislature to prevent tire dealers from selling new or used tires that have date stamps over 5 years old for cars and 2 years old for bikes. Too many folks have been dying on our highways due to the old tires |
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by: Jarlaxle - Sept 16, 2013 8:07:56 GMT -5
Post by Jarlaxle on Sept 16, 2013 8:07:56 GMT -5
News flash: nobody has an actual limit on tire age! Not the DOT, and not even the FAA! Yes, 15 year old tires on airline are perfectly legal!
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Post by Jarlaxle on Sept 6, 2013 8:57:30 GMT -5
Weights...shoud I use regular rollers or sliders?
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by: Jarlaxle - Sept 1, 2013 9:02:19 GMT -5
Post by Jarlaxle on Sept 1, 2013 9:02:19 GMT -5
Note: from Helix owners, the consensus on the BEST tires for them (in the oddball 110/100-12 and 120/  -10 sizes) seems to be Bridgestone. Be careful: some of them are only rated for 62MPH (speed rating J), you want L (75MPH) or better. Many shops have a very hard time balancing the little 10" rear tire, unfortunately. An unbalanced tire will not be felt much at low speed. |
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-10 sizes) seems to be Bridgestone. Be careful: some of them are only rated for 62MPH (speed rating J), you want L (75MPH) or better. Many shops have a very hard time balancing the little 10" rear tire, unfortunately.