tire cracking

[stevedyer]

Stumbled across a showroom new '86 Honda Trail 110 (CT110) for sale locally at a decent price. Never owned one, but knew a guy with a CT90 back in the 70's and he thoroughly enjoyed it as an all-around family bike. Always thought these were the coolest camp - neighborhood - beach - whatever - knockabout little machines so must say I'm kinda interested. I have a couple teenage daughters who would get a kick (pun not intended) out of it as well. Any of you own one now or in the past and have anything to say about them? Steve Considering dual-range in Norman, OK

[Jud Jones]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "stevedyer" wrote:

> > > Stumbled across a showroom new '86 Honda Trail 110 (CT110) for sale locally > at a decent price. Never owned one, but knew a guy with a CT90 back in the > 70's and he thoroughly enjoyed it as an all-around family bike. Always > thought these were the coolest camp - neighborhood - beach - whatever - > knockabout little machines so must say I'm kinda interested. I have a > couple teenage daughters who would get a kick (pun not intended) out of it > as well. Any of you own one now or in the past and have anything to say > about them? >

I have had CT90's and CT200's (pushrod trail 90's, but try to tell that to the pimply and clueless 19-year-old behind the parts counter). They are all fun, although the crusty wiring harnesses make them hard for me to keep on the road. It's hard to beat a slow meander through coulee country with some cold chicken and a 12-pack on the big luggage rack.

[Terry Taylor]

Our first family motorcycle was a CT trail 90.I can still see an image in my mind of my dad unloading it from a trailer brand new in the driveway.After a brief run down of how to operate it my two brothers & I were chomping at the bit to ride this thing.As a common courtesy it was always "ladies first".That meant our mom had to climb aboard for it's maiden voyage.After a kick to get it started we jabbed it in gear & down the driveway she went...across the street to the neighbors curb for an endo over the bars.Last & only time she ever drove a bike. She was ok but scared.She did ride on the back of other motorcycles though. That bike was a warrior. The worst abuse 3 young boys could dish out & it took it all with a smile. I would love to have another one.So simple yet so fun.Kinda like a KLR. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jeff Saline]

On Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:57:31 -0000 "mikeypep" writes:

> Damn, I really like the Dunlop 607 on my KLR. Its about 2 years old > with plenty of tire left and I'm seeing cracks around the bead. I > like > to call them "cosmetic cracks" but I really don't think so. I never > ran > underinflated, so it is just aging, and so far no cracks in the > tread > area. If I remember properly, its not a problem unless you can stick > a > penny in it and still see Lincoln's head. No, thats not right. What > is > the read on this? Is it new tire time, or do I have some time yet?

<><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><> Mike, I think tire conditions and life really depend on the use of the tire. Factors to maybe consider could include age of the tire, horsepower, weight, acceleration and deceleration forces, surface,speeds, length of run times etc. For my type of riding which is very rarely over 65 mph and includes lots of off pavement riding a few small cracks in a sidewall or tread probably won't stop me from using a tire. But I'd sure want to be aware of any issues so I could make an informed choice on how to use it. If you are primarily on pavement in lots of traffic with pot holes and rough surfaces that might reduce the amount a guy would feel comfortable using the tire. If you have to ask you probably already know the "correct" answer. : ) If you consider what would probably happen if you have a tire failure and it's not life or property threatening it might be fine to use a tire until you can see the air. That's what I do on my lawn tractor. : ) Worse that happens is I have to remove a wheel in the front field and take the time to locate and buy a tire. Not so easy on the KLR when I'm 100 miles from a paved road and a replacement tire is 3-5 days out. Just a few thoughts. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT ____________________________________________________________ Click here and choose from thousands of high quality used cars. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3oE0bXzTxEI2w2J9ZN1R1mTCeTJDPEdg69RaZ8FPxAZW82m4/