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  1. GRHorst

    Dealer says Car tires damage fenders - does this make sense???

    I suppose dealers come in all shapes and sizes, just like people :oops: But so far my dealer seems very good (compared with some of the others people have talked about). (y)
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    Dealer says Car tires damage fenders - does this make sense???

    Thanks Peter. I don't doubt what you are saying. But since they say "Motorcycle Tire" on the side, have a rotation direction indicator, and fit, a shop can't complain about you putting on a car tire or improper size. :unsure: As far as "to be able to lean" well that would not seem to be a...
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    Dealer says Car tires damage fenders - does this make sense???

    I recently damaged a front tire and rim when we hit a road hazard (rock). I found a lot of car tires that are about the same size. But I had to look for a while to find some that are the same size as the originals. Since some people reported fender issues on some tires, I looked around and...
  4. GRHorst

    Do you use Color Correct O-rings?

    Likewise, they have all been black. I have to carefully lay them out in sequence to make sure I get those two rings that are very similar into the correct place.
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    Damaged a Rim on my F3L when we hit about a 4" rock that slid off of a rock wall by the road - afraid to ask what a new rim will cost!?!

    That probably made quite a "whack" depending on your speed. Glad the rest of the branch didn't fly up and hit you! At the advice of someone on this board, I purchased a nice set of two new wheels for ~$540. The set of tires cost me ~$220 plus mount & balance ~$70. Too bad we didn't...
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    Damaged a Rim on my F3L when we hit about a 4" rock that slid off of a rock wall by the road - afraid to ask what a new rim will cost!?!

    I think you are right. I had a flat once before where I used Progressive towing coverage. It didn't affect my rate. But you described the reason I didn't report it as an accident. Although a road hazard, if covered, is probably a comprehensive claim, I didn't want it to mar my insurance record...
  7. GRHorst

    Has anyone given their Spyder a "Name"???

    Both nice-looking bikes!
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    Has anyone else noticed excessive Right side front tire wear?

    Thanks! You're probably right. When we lived in TN, I wore out the sides on a 2-wheeler riding twisties most of the time and to work everyday. But seems less likely on the spyder.
  9. GRHorst

    Damaged a Rim on my F3L when we hit about a 4" rock that slid off of a rock wall by the road - afraid to ask what a new rim will cost!?!

    No, I didn't report it as an accident. I just used the towing coverage on insurance to get a lift home for us and the bike.
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    Damaged a Rim on my F3L when we hit about a 4" rock that slid off of a rock wall by the road - afraid to ask what a new rim will cost!?!

    Received the new wheels and tires. Scheduled an alignment. About set to go. Hope the spring weather sticks around.
  11. GRHorst

    Has anyone given their Spyder a "Name"???

    BB King named his guitar. Some name their cars and bikes. But I never thought of a good name ... :unsure:
  12. GRHorst

    Has anyone else noticed excessive Right side front tire wear?

    @2dogs, I tried to check it myself once, a few years ago. It seemed about right. But that was a few potholes and an obstacle ago. :rolleyes:
  13. GRHorst

    Has anyone else noticed excessive Right side front tire wear?

    Sounds like an alignment service would be a good idea. I just had new tires mounted. So this is probably a good time to have an alignment done.
  14. GRHorst

    Has anyone else noticed excessive Right side front tire wear?

    Looking at my right front tire with ~12K miles, I was thinking I need an alignment. However, my wife reminded me that we ride MANY rural 2-lane paved roads. These roads are usually crowned. That would seem to put significantly more pressure on the right side of the right front tire causing this...
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    Damaged a Rim on my F3L when we hit about a 4" rock that slid off of a rock wall by the road - afraid to ask what a new rim will cost!?!

    Thanks, I got a similar quote. But the shop generally does not do motorcycles. Since mine is a 3-wheeler, they would have been willing to give it a try. But they were a bit hesitant and I had already ordered the upgraded wheels.
  16. GRHorst

    Damaged a Rim on my F3L when we hit about a 4" rock that slid off of a rock wall by the road - afraid to ask what a new rim will cost!?!

    I think I ordered the same wheels and tires except, since mine is a blacked out model, I ordered the black ORB type with the machined surface. It appears like it should be somewhere between the black look and the chrome look.
  17. GRHorst

    Damaged a Rim on my F3L when we hit about a 4" rock that slid off of a rock wall by the road - afraid to ask what a new rim will cost!?!

    That makes sense. I was wondering if alignment could have been impacted too.
  18. GRHorst

    Damaged a Rim on my F3L when we hit about a 4" rock that slid off of a rock wall by the road - afraid to ask what a new rim will cost!?!

    It's quite a jolt to hit an object. It can shake you up a bit. A wheel repair shop said they could try to repair mine. But I think this is a good time (e.g. excuse :giggle:) to get some fancier looking wheels along with new tires. I have 12,000 miles on the bike. It had original front tires and...
  19. GRHorst

    Damaged a Rim on my F3L when we hit about a 4" rock that slid off of a rock wall by the road - afraid to ask what a new rim will cost!?!

    Thanks. I'll check out this possibility too.
  20. GRHorst

    Damaged a Rim on my F3L when we hit about a 4" rock that slid off of a rock wall by the road - afraid to ask what a new rim will cost!?!

    Finally 50+ degrees today. Time for a ryde. But while riding on a rural highway next to a rock wall, a 3-4" piece fell into our path. It was a bit of a jolt and the tire went down, so I thought I may need a new R front tire. But, as you can see in the picture, the rim is damaged. I'm afraid to...
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