2014 Low Rider
#7301
Finally getting out for a ride tomorrow. Been at least 12-14 days since last ride. Way too long.
#7303
Same here. Too hot or too busy. Will be getting my 40K service very soon.
#7304
Heat wave has kept me from riding for two weeks. One or two more rides before I go to the dealer for the 40K. Also going to need new tires in a few thousand miles.
#7305
Yeah, the weather has been horrid! If it's not raining, it's grotesquely humid. I won't complain too much...I could be in the path of hurricane Ida. 🙄
#7306
what kind of tires you thinking? I’ll probably be looking to replace my rear next spring.
#7307
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Leicestershire, United Kingdom
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Although I'm still waiting for my new rear wheel, my rear tire was down to its legal limit so I finally got it replaced last week. With a rare Sunday off tomorrow and good weather forecast, I'm really looking forward to a proper ride out with friends. It was also a welcome surprise to discover that, following a difficult year trying to do something different, my most trusted Harley mechanic has returned to work permanently at the dealer I use. That said, the dealer is, like everyone else, struggling to get parts and bikes to sell; I've never seen so few bikes in their showroom and most of the ones they had were already marked 'sold.' These are difficult days for those in the trade.
#7308
When I got my Low Rider it had Michelin Scorcher 31's. These were really nice, but only lasted 8 & 9.5K for the rear & front, respectively. Next I went with Dunlop American Elite tires 11 & 12K out of the rear & front. Both brands performed great, but I give the edge to the Elites because of the mileage. I'm currently running a set of Michelin Commander 3 Cruiser tires, 4K on the rear and 2K on the front so far. They are supposed to last even longer than the Elites. I've had some vibration issues ever since I did the front, and I can't completely rule out the tire. Michelin had some issues with a couple specific front tires sizes on the touring bikes, but I haven't found anything about my size, 100/90B19.
#7309
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Leicestershire, United Kingdom
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Grateful for the rare treat of an ideal day for a ride out with friends: 64.4°F, no rain, 265 miles, just over 6 hours in the saddle, and three coffee stops. (the car was not related to us, but provided interest at our first stop)
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Ikelove (08-31-2021)
#7310
I did 140 miles Saturday...they had a Dyna/FXR bike show at a local dealer. 6 bikes in the "show"...I should have entered, probably would have a had a good chance...