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How do you know when your tyre needs replacing? I'm still using the same set that came with the bike. Have done about 2.5-3k miles but they don't look bald at all.
 
JunglistE said:
How do you know when your tyre needs replacing? I'm still using the same set that came with the bike. Have done about 2.5-3k miles but they don't look bald at all.
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1mm depth on the tread across 3/4 of the tyre is the legal limit.

Theres little wear indicators in the grooves when theyre flush with the surfwnce its worn out.
 
JunglistE said:
Yeah, I'm miles away from that little notch I think. Will check when I go outside now. I believe I have Road Pilots 4.
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Yeah, 2-3k is nothing for a sport touring tyre. :p I got 8k with mine, I did slides with rear brake and 2-3 lil burnouts.

Edit: Also look at the date, people say 5 years for a tyre. But I usually say 3 years tops before I change...
 
IC3 said:
Yeah, 2-3k is nothing for a sport touring tyre. :p I got 8k with mine, I did slides with rear brake and 2-3 lil burnouts.

Edit: Also look at the date, people say 5 years for a tyre. But I usually say 3 years tops before I change...
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Have you been riding for 3 years?
 
Wow... we went from 35-40+ bikes down to like 8 bikes on weekly meets. Its not even that cold yet, still wearing my summer gloves. :p
 
Kreeeee said:
It's the next video I'll make.
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Cool

I did a little video at night, but its si blurry you can't really see what the LED is capable of... :(
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Due to the wind, the cam chest mount was vibrating. I didn't do the straps tight enough, helmet curved mount coming soon. Hopefully that should fix it, doesn't help that the camera doesn't have stabilisation either...
 
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Gonna have to put on my clear visor next week for commuting, winter is coming :(

Kevlar jeans were a little chilly the last 2 mornings aswell, and the thermal lining has gone back in my jacket, it's a bit tight though as I've put on a stone since spring (all muscle ;)).
 
TallPaul_S said:
Gonna have to put on my clear visor next week for commuting, winter is coming :(

Kevlar jeans were a little chilly the last 2 mornings aswell, and the thermal lining has gone back in my jacket, it's a bit tight though as I've put on a stone since spring (all muscle ;)).
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I've started to wear my rain over-trousers with my jeans, it helps massivly as it cuts the wind out.
 
IC3 said:
Wow... we went from 35-40+ bikes down to like 8 bikes on weekly meets. Its not even that cold yet, still wearing my summer gloves. :p
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450 bikes at the Southampton meet last night. We even had a guy called James Hillier visit on a H2

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I'm off to meet a stranger off the internet tonight to buy some forks for my Hornet :p

Ended up cancelling the Showa forks I ordered. Turns out you need different clamps, headlight, clocks and so on. Found a set of stock forks a few days later much cheaper :)
 
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