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Jul 21, 2008 | 04:00 PM

#11

schumacher

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RE: Have in my truck, not on the bike

Jul 21, 2008 | 04:18 PM

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OldFenderGuy

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RE: Have in my truck, not on the bike

Comes in both winter and summer blends, and it won't void your warranty.&nbsp\\;
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Jul 21, 2008 | 04:37 PM

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faber

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RE: Have in my truck, not on the bike

OFG, I love that graphic. It reminds me of those old Army gags you play on the new guys..."Go ask the motor sgt for a can of track tension"..."See if the supply sgt has a spare box of grid squares"..."Go over to the commo section and see if they have a spare can of squelch" ..."Head over to the riggers' shed and ask them to help you check your gravity" etc etc etc

Jul 21, 2008 | 04:46 PM

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ngoti8tor

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RE: nitrogen vs air

I run a blend in mine 70% nitrogen (keeps&nbsp\\;tires stable), 34% air (helps fill the voids), and 46% helium (lowers friction).

Jul 21, 2008 | 05:17 PM

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DrPlastic

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RE: nitrogen vs air

Putting pure nitrogen in tires comes from the aerospace community which is the standard. Filling tires with nitrogen prevents the formation of moisture in the tire that can cause corrosion and subsequent failure of the wheel and (for aircraft) since there is no water in the tire then there is a lessened possibility of the formation of ice in the tire. On cars and bikes there is no real need to run nitrogen in our tires unless you have had a recurring corrosion problem.

Ok of my soap box

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Jul 21, 2008 | 06:29 PM

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RollaMo

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RE: nitrogen vs air

Wow, and I thought this chit would only come up on the Corvette forums. I feel right at home now.[sm=insomnia.gif]

Jul 21, 2008 | 06:32 PM

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Dorkman

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RE: nitrogen vs air

I get my air shipped in from Australia.&nbsp\\; It's better because its inverted and the nitro goes to the circumfrence...helps stability.

Jul 21, 2008 | 07:02 PM

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MacAttack

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RE: nitrogen vs air

Seriously, the molecules are larger and this is supposed to slow the gradual leakage. Great way to sell N2 and get people to come back to your shop for an air check. Love the HD air

I shared it with a Softail rider who has NO SENSE OF HUMOR!!!