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  • Birthday 05/08/1978

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    Mike
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    Cleveland, OH
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    Super Duke, FZ1, RD400E

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  1. I have a set and have changed quite a few tires with these. They flat out work. I've used them on a variety of rim/tire combos (sumo/dirt/160 street/180&190 street tires. They break the bead well, do not scratch but they do take some time. I do have a HF tire changer that has the attached bead breaker and I hate that thing. So these work much better and it takes less than 5 minutes a rim to break the bead all the way around on both sides. The easiest thing to do is take small bites until you pop the bead. Then it just peels off the lip. I paid the full monty, $70 for my set and glad I did. It is a life saver for changing a flat sumo tube out on the road as these are packable.
  2. Too dirty. Up here I'm 2 hours from the trails and I'd end up plating it and be in the same spot where I am now.
  3. I'm interested in anything that can get dirty yet still have hard bags attached. Think KTM 640ADV or 950ADV, possibly the right V-Strom, KLR older GS1150. Some sport bikes depending on what they are. I'd love another track bike but it would sit as much as the Husky (kids/wife/work take higher priority). Either way if this sells for cash, I'll be searching for a 950ADV. Hell, for the right bike, I'll even toss the FZ1 into the mix ('01, Black, around 20k miles, never down, exhaust/jetting, heated grips, Shorai, adjustable Rizoma rearsets, Ohlins rear, Traxxion front, top case, different bars/risers, 520, +2 rear, three windscreens, hand guards, speedo healer).
  4. Any interest? I'll consider trades as well.
  5. Here's some pics. As soon as I went to roll her out into the yard the skies let loose. So here's some wet pics
  6. Looking to sell my 2008 Husky SM510R as I'm not riding it right now. I commute daily but use the FZ1 as it is a 100 mile round trip on the highway. The only use this year was my annual trip to Deal's Gap for a week and that saw less than 500 miles. ASKING: $5,500 with all accessories Title is free and clear, In My Hand I will get some better pics ASAP as it's been raining here nonstop (I might just buy an Ark once this sells). Specs: 2008 SM510R with about/under 3,000 miles (I will verify exact)Located about 30 minutes west of downtown Cleveland, easily accessable by I-90/I-480 or I-80) I will assist with shipping if it comes to it or I can meet within a resonable distanceI purchased this locally in August of 2011 from the 2nd Owner, the first was a friend of his (both sold as they racked up too many points)Oil and filter changed, screens cleaned at 800 miles when I bought it with Agip 10w-60 and Hi-flo filter and valves checked (in spec)Oil and filter changed, screens cleaned then at 1000 miles with Agip 10w-60 and a Hi-Flo filter; Air filter, cleaned lubed with No-ToilOil and filter changed, screens cleaned at 1500 miles with Agip 10W-60 and a Hi-flo Filter, valves checked (in spec)Oil and filter changed, screens cleaned at 2000 miles with Castrol Power RS4 10W-50 and a Hi-Flo filter; Air-filter cleaned, lubed with No-ToilOil and filter changed, screens cleaned at 2500 miles with Castrol Power RS4 10W-50 and a Hi-Flo Filter. valves checked (in spec)Will include oil and filters for two more oil changes Included With Sale (I added/sourced everything except the Power-Up kit) Husqvarna OEM Hi-Flow water pump kit Installed running Engine Ice (Installed Spring of 2012)Husqvarna Power Up Kit (Throttle Stop removed/Arrow Slip-On/Removed Air Box Screen/Race Map Plug/LED Tail Light NOT installed)Husqvarna OEM Mid pipe heat guardRunning a JD Tuner and A/F Gauge on the Bar RiserASV Shorty Levers (Black with Red Adjusters)Easton 1 1/8" Bars (Higher, less pull back)Enduro Engineering Bar Risers (5mm, I think)Cycra CRM HandguardsComplete set of 2010 Plastics (Embedded Graphics), in good shape, some discoloration from a bag I strapped to the seatStock 2008 Plastics (complete with peeling graphics)SME Front Axle Sliders and Rear Axle Block Sliders (Black in color)Footpeg SlidersExhaust SliderTouratech Rear Rack installedNewer Michelin Pilot Power Tires (500 miles ish) with Michelin SM Tubes (will include good but used Dunlop SM Tubes too)IMS 3.0 Gallon Tank with 2008 Plastics AttachedStock Buddy Pegs/Mirrors/All take-offsFork Air Relief ValvesBike Lift (Under Engine) I have had ZERO issues with the bike in my ownership. I just went over it and tightened all bolts to spec this spring (none were terribly loose). I changed oil every 500 miles and filter as a piece of mind. Hardly any metal on the magnet now, was some during wear in at the 800 mile change. Chain and sprockets are still good, running OEM stuff. It is always on a battery tender and covered when not in use. It could use a throughout cleaning as I ran through some wet limestone dust and it cemented into every nook and cranny. The bike was well cared for but I did ride it. I had one Oops! on the bike back in June of this year. I had a slow speed low slide, the left touched down, sliders did their job. Marks on the front, rear axle sliders and the handguard slider. Was maybe 20 mph, I got a little too happy with the throttle while cranked over. This is the only time it's been down. If the sliders were removed, you'd never know but I'm disclosing it. Any questions, PM me here or email me at kcumjc (at) gmail (dot) com Thanks.
  7. It's good for people watching, going with buddies to bench race and try and get some bargins. In the past, you could go on a Sunday and really get some good deals. Now the independent dealers aren't as plentiful, the deals have dwindled as well. The show is smaller in size as well, but it's still worth it to go. If you are in the market for a new bike, the show cannot be beat. 90% of the bikes available will be there for you to check out and oogle over. Did I mention that the people watching is REALLY good? It puts Walmart to shame.
  8. Olympia AirGlide pants. I use these as an all season pant. Without the liners they flow plenty of air, are super comfortable (after a few miles of break-in) and hold up to crashes really well. I crashed in one pair down in Deal's Gap area on my old Buell. Hit gravel mid corner going about 55 pants didn't shred, armor stayed put. This was on a chip and tar road (Happy Valley for those in the know). I ended up getting a few raspberry's from the armor rubbing as I was wearing shorts underneath (I did upgrade the armor to Knox in the knees and hips). I promptly bought another pair and those have been down plenty of times off-road with nary a scratch. I burned through the left leg due to standing on the bike and contacting the exhaust header. My fault, but they have held up great. With the liner (fully insulated, waterproof and wearable on it's own) the pants can be worn down into the 30's on a naked bike with a heated vest. Without the heated vest, these are solid pants in temps in the high 40's or above.
  9. I shipped through FowardAir before. I ended up setting it up through ForwardAir and had the arrangements in my name. It was just easier. But you can also make them set up all the arrangements so you just have to drop the bike at the terminal, load it into the crate, lock it up and drive home. I received a bank check overnighted once it cleared, I overnighted him the keys, combinations for the locks and title. I dropped the bike off at ForwardAir, packed it in the crate (I made him purchase the straps as well) locked it up and it was on it's way. It made it to him in Alabama from Ohio in about a weeks time. Everything went smoothly. Shipping a bike isn't as tough as most make it out. It takes time, but if you get it setup properly up front, it's easy.
  10. I'm with Allstate for everything. The house went up about 3%, the bikes came down 10% and my cars are all FUBAR'D we added two new ones to replace one.
  11. If you are going to do it, do it yourself. I did my SV and enjoyed the time spent disassembling and reassembling. Pointers: 1. Take Pics 2. Use Ziplock Baggies, labeled 3. Label EVERYTHING Before: After Coating: Done:
  12. Roadgear.com does a free promo for Sportrider and/or Motorcyclist every year. I get it through their mailing list that I am on, as I bought stuff from them. I'm going on 4 years without paying for either of those mags.
  13. I'm more than content with my first gen FZ1. With a shock and fork upgrade it handles just fine, can be packed down and cruises for days. You can get hard bags for it if you want. I have a top case and keep thinking about getting hard bags, though my soft bags do just fine. On long trips it's; ride 200 miles, fill up, ride 200 miles, stop and take a break, repeat. If I'm a good boy I can get 220 to 240 between stops.
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