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Post by leenark on Jan 25, 2012 11:44:36 GMT -6
Raining like hell here in Arkansas. Watch Jerry Springer all day I guess ha-ha. I'm getting too old for that cold weather riding I guess.
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Post by leenark on Jan 25, 2012 11:41:29 GMT -6
Hope they work well for you my friend. Make sure you check the fit on the rears real well. Mike had a small problem with his. I did as well but only with two up riding.
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Post by leenark on Jan 15, 2012 18:54:00 GMT -6
GER and Mike: I haven't made the choice yet...you know me Mike I'm doing a zillion things at once. Just haven't got around to it yet. Ger if you buy something let us all know what you think when you do. I am going to get the 130/70-13 but might take me a week or two before I do...especially with the cold temps we are having I'm not in a hurry. Later gents.
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Post by leenark on Jan 12, 2012 15:56:09 GMT -6
Yepper I love the 255's on my Magnum. It's like an entirely different ride now. I believe I'm going to. I'm going to also get the 70 series front tire...I found them once before but I'll have to research again.
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Post by leenark on Jan 12, 2012 9:06:17 GMT -6
Mike what manufacturer did you use? Did you change it out or take it to bike shop. I'll probably do it myself but I need to figure a way to balance the mag wheel.
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Post by leenark on Jan 12, 2012 8:39:08 GMT -6
He fella's let's talk front tires for the Magnum for a bit. I plan on replacing my front tire and I want to go up a size for a couple of reasons. 1) to correct the chino speedometer so that it will read correctly. 2) to provide a smoother ride 3) To elevate the front of the trike so that it equalizes ride height. Anybody change the front tire out yet and what size did you use and why. Mike I think you changed yours but with the stock size right?
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Post by leenark on Jan 12, 2012 8:33:35 GMT -6
Hey Mike we can do that, sounds like fun. Mine's a 400. He have any fishing holes over there?? I've got to make a S.C. trip sometime in the near future...don't know when yet.
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Post by leenark on Jan 11, 2012 19:51:17 GMT -6
Al: we too might see snow tonight. North of us in Fayetteville they will probably get some but I doubt we will because of our much lower elevation. Don't want it anyway. Took the Magnum out today for a 15 mile squirt. One last time before the colder weather rolls in. On another note just finished putting a new Barnett Racing clutch in my CB 900 Honda. Holy cow does that thing grab now!!
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Post by leenark on Jan 11, 2012 8:31:24 GMT -6
Ger: I striped mine with silver tape striping My Magnum is blue) when I first got it. It really made the trike stand out. Plus it was kind of fun experimenting with different ways to do it. It's really easy and you can change colors whenever you want...or replace any damaged tape whenever. Any auto parts store will have many to choose from.
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Post by leenark on Jan 10, 2012 4:27:20 GMT -6
AL: Tire says "max psi for inflation and seating of bead is 35 psi". It also says "normal operating tire pressure is 10 psi". sidewalls are very sturdy. I know it sounds like under inflated but it's reall not...you can tell by looking at it and leaning on the trike.
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Post by leenark on Jan 9, 2012 8:56:11 GMT -6
Tre: Do you have the connector that goes with the blue one? If you do then I would rewire the harness with the new connector. Otherwise you will have to fabricate 6 individual plug connectors which will be a little painful, not to mention a nightmare to keep dry and trouble free. Go online and see if you can get the connector for the plug...that is what I would do. vr, Lee
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Post by leenark on Jan 9, 2012 8:46:45 GMT -6
Al: He is right on. I was checking the wear on the tire and at anything over 15 PSI there is big time wear in the very middle of the tire. The contact area is squared when the tires are at around 12-13 PSI. There is no sidewall give at this pressure which would not be true of a car. These trikes are so light...geez I can pick the whole back end of mine up by the rack and move it around the shop at will. I had 23 in the previous tires and I wore the middle clean out with virtually no wear on the sides. If I were 2 up riding or weighed more I would probably kick it up about 4 PSI. I'm 6'1" and weigh about 198. 12 PSI is perfect on mine. I also notice it does not jar me as before when hitting RR tracks and such. vr, Lee
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Post by leenark on Jan 7, 2012 23:48:41 GMT -6
ditto
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Post by leenark on Jan 6, 2012 20:58:16 GMT -6
Ok thx for the comment Bud! I figured it's a lot easier just leaving a receiver in the wifes SUV than it is to worry about hooking up a trailer. Oh yet I forgot to tell you that Magnum of mine really likes a lot of gas to start good in cold weather. As long as I pump the throttle a couplke of times it will start right up but if I don't it just will not start in the cold.
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Post by leenark on Jan 6, 2012 20:43:17 GMT -6
hey fella's I'm planning on building a tow bar specifically for my Magnum 300. Plan is to take an old receiver and modify it with a 60 degree rail channel cut from 6 or 8 inch box tube. Plan is that it will hold the front tire only. It will be used for when/if I get stranded close to home I can just tow it back to my shop versus working on it on the side of the road. HEY AL: do you see any problem with towing short distances (20 miles or less at low speeds of around 40) on the drivetrain?? I figured with a cvt there shouldn't be a problem. So far I've been lucky and the Magnum has not stranded me but all it takes is a chain break or something. Later I might build a small light weight trailer that houses it perfectly and low to the ground.
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