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Winter is a good time for some changes. Currently waiting on a lot of what used to be chrome parts to come back from the powdercoater and when they're getting put on there will be a new gauge and some stuff from Performance Machine going on too:
What are you guys doing for options when it comes to a black dipstick cap? I haven't been able to find anything to replace the stock one with.
Put the custom Fly Screen on and really helps on those long rides! Easily comes off when riding local.
Looks nice, I bet it does take some wind off the chest too. I have the 14" HD quick release shield for long trips that is a nice piece. But do like the BO most without a shield, so it only goes on if I'm doing +200 miles or so legs.
So when I took things apart I missed labeling a wire on the right side under the tank and now I don't know where it goes. Anyone have an idea? It's the two wire plug with the black and white wires on the left side of the pic
When I put on the Pirelli, it was like the bike lost a set of concrete overshoes. The difference was THAT dramatic. Not only ois the profile better on the Pirelli Diablo, but it also weighs approximately 5 to 6 lb less than the Dunlop. That is no exaggeration - I compared the weights before I bought the Pirelli.
Jim G
what tire sizes are you running? what year is your breakout?
what tire sizes are you running? what year is your breakout?
My Breakout is a 2014.
Rear tire:
Pirelli Diablo
240/40ZR-18 79V part no. 1682600
Diameter = 25.75”
Weight = 15.55 lb (confirmed by Amazon shipping weight = 17 lb, and Jim G measured actual tire as 16 lb 0 oz. on 2 actual tires purchased)
$171 at Dennis Kirk, $170 at Amazon
$161 at Dennis Kirk on 2015-09-15
Rim used by Pirelli for measurements: 8.5”
Acceptable rim width: 8.0 to 9.0”
Diameter: 654mm = 25.75”
Acceptable tire psi: 36 to 42
Speed rating = 168 mph
Tread depth = 5.5mm = 0.2165”
Experimentally determined correct psi to get +10% rise when hot: 39 psi
Front tire:
TWO good choices:
Choice A:
Avon Front Cobra AV71 120/70V-21 Blackwall Tire - 90000000746
V-rated for speeds up to 149 mph
Tubeless blackwall
Sidewall ID Information: Avon AV71 Cobra 120/70/21 68V Reinforced
Dimensions:
Inflated Width/Measuring Rim Width: 4.7"/3.50
Inflated Diameter: 27.9"
Acceptable Rim Width(s): 2.75"-3.75"
Deepest Tread Depth: 5/32"
Balance Dot: None
Directional Arrow: Yes
Speed Rating:
V or V240-rated up to 149 MPCapacities and Construction:
Load Capacity/Inflation Pressure: 694 LBS/42 PSI
Load Range: C
Bias or Radial Ply: Bias
Tread Plies/Material: 4 nylon
Sidewall Plies/Material: 4 nylon
DOT Approved for Road Use: Yes
Tube or Tubeless: Either, depending on the rim
Aspect Ratio 70
Construction Bias
Position Front
Rim Size 21
Sidewall Blackwall
Speed Rating V
Tube Type Tubeless
Units Each
Width 120
Weight 10.55 lbs
$119 at JP http://www.jpcycles.com/product/210-...um=retargeting
Avon Front AM41 Venom X 120/70H-21 68H Blackwall Tire - 90000000753
Dimensions:
Inflated Width/Measuring Rim Width: 4.7"/3.50"
Inflated Diameter: 27.9"
Acceptable Rim Width: 3.00"-3.75"
Deepest Tread Depth: 7/32"
Width of White Stripes: Not applicable
Balance Dot: None
Directional Arrow: Yes
Speed Rating: H-rated for speeds up to 130 MPH
Capacities and Construction:
Load Capacity/Inflation Pressure: 654 lbs/ 42 PSI
Load Range: C
Bias or Radial Ply: Bias
Tread Plies/Material: 4 nylon
Sidewall plies/Material: 4 nylon
DOT approved for road use: Yes
Tube or tubeless: Tubeless
Aspect Ratio 70
Construction Bias
Position Front
Rim Size 21
Sidewall Blackwall
Speed Rating H
Tire Classification Cruiser/Touring
Tube Type Tube or Tubeless
Units Each
Width 120
Weight 10.6 lbs
$125 at JP, $131 at Dennis Kirk
I can't remember which of these Avon front tires I have on right now.
So when I took things apart I missed labeling a wire on the right side under the tank and now I don't know where it goes. Anyone have an idea? It's the two wire plug with the black and white wires on the left side of the pic
Pretty sure that's for heated grips. You shouldn't use that.
Pretty sure that's for heated grips. You shouldn't use that.
Thanks! I was leaning towards that after looking at the service manual but hearing it from someone else makes me feel more sure about it and now I can keep moving along with getting everything back together.
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