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Posted by DC
- August 21, 2017, 16:53:47 PMQuote from: Tfrank59 on July 22, 2017, 08:47:22 AMI was on his bike a few weeks ago and the forks are definitely not too stiff. If anything, they have a lot more give than my Progressives.Well to me it sounds like your forks are just too stiff. Why did they change to a higher viscosity oil--wouldn't that make them stiffer? I haven't done anything with my Drifter suspension, but I know with my other bike the amount of oil and its weight is crucial to getting the right amount of dampening in the front forks (and not too stiff). And just a few ounces too much oil in the fork tubes makes all the difference. it seems like possibly the shop messed up on that. Just a guess.
Posted by Pete
- August 21, 2017, 04:41:19 AMI've just read the rest of this post. 40 psi in 16 year old tyres! The mind boggles. 
Still, on the positive side, the engine oil hasn't run out yet and it hasn't used much brake fluid.
I've said it before,
I'll say it again,
RTFM
Posted by greenbarn
- August 20, 2017, 15:39:35 PMHey there Tumminelli. Any updates on your tire situation yet?? I just noticed this thread and where you mentioned they were original tires. Personally, I would not even take a chance on going on a long ride on tires that old - I see people all the time with old car tires that come apart, and it is NOT PRETTY..... M/C tires are not much different . Like Troll said- your tires are your life.....
Posted by Pete
- July 24, 2017, 02:11:16 AMA loose fuel tank can sound / feel like a thump in the suspension if the tank isn't properly secure. If you don't find a solution in the front suspension, try taking the fuel tank off, check the condition of the rubber components (replace if in poor condition, e.g. if the rubbers are cracked or have become permanently deformed) and replace the tank, making sure that all the mounting components are present and assembled in the right order. (Use the manual or online parts list as a guide).
Posted by CDNRatMan
- July 23, 2017, 22:05:43 PMTumminelli; just my opinion, but you would be better off to spend the money on "good" tires rather than try and save a few bucks and find they are lacking.
You were once 17, really.......in 66 wow.....lol......
Posted by Tfrank59
- July 23, 2017, 20:54:28 PMQuote from: Tumminelli on July 23, 2017, 20:43:37 PMGreat to hear. That's what these forums are all about.Ok. Got back a few hours ago from our groups ride. Got to say my bike handled the bumps mush better today with the 28lbs in front and 32lns in rear.
Once I get new tires I think It will be just about perfect. Thanks for all the feedback, Paul
Posted by Troll
- July 23, 2017, 20:49:54 PMI really don't know what to say.....in 1966, I was 17, the bike was 20 and the tire was a Firestone, and it was shot!
Posted by Tumminelli
- July 23, 2017, 20:43:37 PMOk. Got back a few hours ago from our groups ride. Got to say my bike handled the bumps mush better today with the 28lbs in front and 32lns in rear.
Once I get new tires I think It will be just about perfect. Thanks for all the feedback, Paul
Posted by Tfrank59
- July 23, 2017, 20:34:36 PMNo it was in '66 on his '46 but at the time he was probably like 76 
Posted by CDNRatMan
- July 23, 2017, 20:28:55 PM 
you were 66 on your 46 Knuckle....wow....had to do it just had to do it......
Posted by Trall
- July 23, 2017, 19:30:02 PMQuote from: Troll on July 23, 2017, 14:09:27 PMLong about 1966, a cop gave me a ticket for the bald rear tire on my '46 Knuck. I will never forget what he said to me as he was writing the citation: "Your tires are your life, man!"
Amen Brother
Posted by Troll
- July 23, 2017, 14:09:27 PMLong about 1966, a cop gave me a ticket for the bald rear tire on my '46 Knuck. I will never forget what he said to me as he was writing the citation: "Your tires are your life, man!"
Posted by Tfrank59
- July 23, 2017, 10:46:00 AMI bought a Shinko for my dirt bike once. It saved me a few $ on the purchase but wore out twice as quick. No experience with their white wall street tires though.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- July 23, 2017, 09:36:19 AMNo personal experience, but I do know a few folks who had them and their comments were, not again, and will spend the extra funds.
Posted by geewago
- July 23, 2017, 08:15:36 AMQuote from: Tumminelli on July 22, 2017, 23:34:10 PMI'm sure you mean Shinko. They're actually not too bad considering their price. I know a couple of Gilroy Indian guys who run them and like them. But if you can afford them.....well you know.Does anyone have any experiences with Shinzo white wall tires?? There like half the cost of Dunlap. Is it the o'll " you get what you pay for" or are they a good tire.
I put a set of Japanese tires on my car and was very happy with them.
Any thoughts?