Finally, ready to ride!

[bill pitman]

I picked up the Spyder on Friday, as it had been in "winter storage" at Palmer's since mid-December.
Yea, I know, what winter, well at least it was in a nice warm area with a tender on the battery.

The rear tire(12,9969 mi) was lacking the required tread to pass inspection, so..... I rode home, removed the rear tire, and waited till Saturday morning to take it back and have a new tire mounted. Sometime last year I had ordered a set(3) of Sumitomo HTR 200 tires for the Spyder, as I knew the rear would need changing before starting a new year. By the way , the front tires(originals) are in great shape and should last till 25-30,000 miles. I had had a slight issue with uneven tire wear, but caught it early and made a correcting "toe" adjustment.

So, new tire mounted, 3oz. of dyna-beads added and back home I go.
This morning I reinstalled the tire, checked belt alignment and tension. The Krikit II showed 180-190, so I believe I'm ready for a new year, pending an inspection next Saturday.

Ride safe all,

Bill Pitman

 

[Bob Denman]

:2thumbs: Glad to hear that you're ready to start spinning and grinning!

 

[spyder3]

Thanks bill, never had a bike before so I went to check the process in NJ. To my delight they stopped inspections in 2010. Self inspections only! :clap:

 

[ARtraveler]

:2thumbs:

 

[bill pitman]

money maker>>>>?

Thanks bill, never had a bike before so I went to check the process in NJ. To my delight they stopped inspections in 2010. Self inspections only! :clap:

NJ did away with inspections, but it may become a money maker for the state.
I believe it is now the responsiblity of the owner to make sure all is OK with the vehicle.
If you are stopped and a problem is found, fines will follow!?

Bob O. have you any info on this?


Bill