Took both of these pictures today. Didn't notice until late this evening that there was a problem with one of them.
Can you spot the issue?
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front tyre...or the front tire...might be a bit big?
Couldn't be! I ordered two 17 inch tires. Even joked with Superfunkomatic as we were fighting with the rear about the front being an 18". Hah Hah! Told him it better not be given I had a 17" Rim. We laughed about it However we weren't laughing quite so much when we discovered the truth of the matter after pulling the old front off the Rim. It couldn't be... but it was.
Superfunkomatic to the rescue! Since we had the bike on a centerstand and had already removed the tire from the rim, he generously offered me a loaner wheel complete with tire. I am waiting to have a few words with the company I had purchased the tires from (the paperwork indicates that I ordered 17 providing me with proof.). As soon as I get the replacement tire I will be off to his garage again to swap his loaner wheel with my own. Above and beyond!
However now that we have all noticed what was definitely not noticible earlier in the day... I will draw your attention to the other photo. Take a close look - anything strike you of interest in that shot?
The only thing I notice in the picture with the bike, is a lack of an oil leak. I'm wondering if this is actually your bike or not.
Maybe some lens distortion to the lower left?
You kept the ABS equipped bike instead of the other one???
err,
- it still has those stupid reflectors on the forks?
- its standing up by itself? (no i can see the shadow now
- your blinker fluid is low?
- the freedle valve looks stuck?
I give up...
The tie down strap is wrapped around the exhaust
[image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 13 July 2012 - 05:32 AM, said:
The tie down strap is wrapped around the exhaust
I saw that also, but my concern was the tire/swingarm movement getting into the strap.
Olive,
In the close-up of the tires, that looks like a blade cut running horizontal across both tires? Hope its maybe just a pen mark or something of the sort?
Chuck
not sure your built ...but there is not place for you to sit !!
OPPS your gonna need a rim stretcher.
Something to do with the front tire kids! :tongue:
[image: View Post]Chuckster, on 13 July 2012 - 06:44 AM, said:
Olive,
In the close-up of the tires, that looks like a blade cut running horizontal across both tires? Hope its maybe just a pen mark or something of the sort?
Chuck
Saw it to now
Rim stretcher and front fender removal so it doesn't rub.... :goofy:
I checked my spare tyres never used (yet), they both have the lines spaced evenly all around, and they are raised lines(guessing mold lines).
I can't see anything other than the front is a 18.
My over active mind set says to me that 18 stuck in the senders mind because you two talked about it, and then became real.
The back tire is left handed
When I needed new tires on my SV I took each one separately by wearing them around my waist after getting seated :P
[image: View Post]2002VTEC, on 13 July 2012 - 11:18 AM, said:
When I needed new tires on my SV I took each one separately by wearing them around my waist after getting seated :P
How many miles do you get out a set worn around the waist? I suppose the sidewalls would wear first ... :tongue:
It does explain the exp
ression: "He's got a spare tire ..."
Your front wheel is on backwards?
Stock seat is what surprises me, knowing how many miles Olive puts on that thing.
I couldn't spend more than an hour on the stocker if my life depended on it.
[image: View Post]hondalover, on 13 July 2012 - 02:58 AM, said:
The only thing I notice in the picture with the bike, is a lack of an oil leak. I'm wondering if this is actually your bike or not.
:tongue:
Don't worry - it's my bike all right... noticed a brake fluid leak on the front. That's going to be... fun... to fix. :huh:
No decals on the fairing and no wing on the tank? And it's not raining!
[image: View Post]Veefer800Canuck, on 13 July 2012 - 03:05 AM, said:
You kept the ABS equipped bike instead of the other one???
No - still have twins! I have been waiting a month for these tires (very long story...). I was not going to sell the bike with a leaky front tire, and the rear tire wasn't great either. Plus by the time I sell this bike I will have put a few thousand on the tires anyhow. (See, I'm trying to justify why I own two VFRs even though I can only ride one at a time...)
[image: View Post]Chuckster, on 13 July 2012 - 06:47 AM, said:
I got it!!!!!
NO SNOW
Hey! We are in the middle of our "three-days-of-summer" so there isn't SUPPOSED to be any snow. :goofy:
[image: View Post]AnikMankar, on 13 July 2012 - 06:47 AM, said:
not sure your built ...but there is not place for you to sit !!
I noticed that when riding. Ended up wedged between tank and tires, and the tires weren't moving anywhere. Sitting on the tank I had to readjust mirrors and felt super cramped when I brought my knees up to shoulder level to set them on the pegs.
Didn't snag a picture on the return trip when I had three tires stacked on the rear - however I was able to get an extra inch of space... not nearly enough!
[image: View Post]Monk, on 13 July 2012 - 09:17 AM, said:
I checked my spare tyres never used (yet), they both have the lines spaced evenly all around, and they are raised lines(guessing mold lines).
I can't see anything other than the front is a 18.
My over active mind set says to me that 18 stuck in the senders mind because you two talked about it, and then became real.
Re-read my note above - I joked with Superfunkomatic about the wrong size... not the sender. When I spoke with the seller today he was a little confused because they don't stock 18s - told me it is special order and he hadn't ordered any in quite some time. New tire is on the way (or so he tells me).
[image: View Post]2002VTEC, on 13 July 2012 - 11:18 AM, said:
When I needed new tires on my SV I took each one separately by wearing them around my waist after getting seated :P
I did try the "hula hoop" with the tires, but decided it would be more comfortable to ride with them strapped to the bike.