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[David Baker]

Greenbarn... I've had Dunlop Cruisemax WW's for the last two tire changes... Both times logging at least 9,000 mi. I've only logged about 500 mi. on the Shinko's but so far I like the handling... Bear in mind everyone's riding style is different, I'm not aggressive in the corners and ride solo, Carrying extra weight as well as tire inflation affect the wear. All in all I'm very pleased with them, They even feel good in wet condition, So far I feel they're great for the money... I'll post more about them after I get some serious miles on them.

[greenbarn]

I got my Christmas gift a little early... Middle of November... A set of Shinko (Formally Yokohama) White walls... From Motorcycle Superstore via Amazon, The price of both tires ($183.00) plus taking them to the local Kawi dealer for mounting ($50.00) was just about what I had been paying (From the Shop w/mounting) for just the rear tire. My last pair of Dunlop Cruisemax lasted approx 10,000 mi. It'll be another year till I find out what kinda' mileage I get from these... The handling so far (after 250 mi) has been better than expected in the corners, Even felt good in light snow and rain. Just a note... Make sure the kid at the Dealership knows the rotor is on the left (Took the rims in off the bike) Valuable information to make sure the rotation of the newly mounted tire is right... Talk about a weird feeling when the rotation is backward... Big difference once they remounted it with about a thousand apologies and a couple free filters.

Bake, have you had those tires on before?  I'm interested in 1) ride quality and 2) mileage.   Vs. something more expensive like Contis or Metz?? 

[Drift1]

49 very nice additions to the CAVE for sure 

[49Reo]

The Earnhardt poster I have had for years; just decided to get it framed about a year ago, still haven't hung it. The rug I have had for many years.......

[greenbarn]

You're just going to town, there, brother!   That's all going to look good.

[49Reo]

Two more additions to my mancave: A Dale Earnhardt poster I had framed, and the Indian 4 is a rug. Picture (and sign) hangin' tomorrow....

[49Reo]

Yup.

[greenbarn]

VERY NICE addition to the man-cave.

[49Reo]

You know what they say about pics, don't you 49?  Let's see that sign??

Well ok, just for you, bud. She bought me another one today; the caption kind of says it all.

[greenbarn]

Two Harley t-shirts from The Land Down Under, and a tin sign of a 1953 Indian Chief Roadmaster for the shop...

You know what they say about pics, don't you 49?  Let's see that sign??

[49Reo]

Two Harley t-shirts from The Land Down Under, and a tin sign of a 1953 Indian Chief Roadmaster for the shop...

[ahernandez74]

I didn't get much for Christmas...Thinking about picking myself up some http://www.vikingbags.com/kawasaki-vulcan-900-custom-large-trianon-studded-side-motorcycle-saddlebags-8472-prd1.htm

Luckily we got a new family member to my clan... we got a beautiful german shepherd on the way... so that cheers me up about not getting much :p

[Pilgrim]

I got an Ipod shuffle so I can listen to music while I'm riding. Other than that the normal good stuff...lounge britches, overalls, shirt...etc.

Sounds like everyone had a good Christmas.

[CDNRatMan]

        thanks guys and girls.......fish time tomorrow, so heading home and getting pack soon, weather is calling for a break in the snow, so going to get home in one piece. Hope it is not another 7 hours of driving.

Is GB's bike and early xmas gift, if it is then I think him and D1 scored the best gifts of the bike gifts........

let us wait till they are done and riding in the spring to see who did what and what turned out the best........Troll get ready for the questions......

[greenbarn]

about the 22nd of Dec we got the word that sister's liver cancer is in a holding pattern and she is to go back to as normal a life as she can get back to, her back is 99% healed and now with a titanium rod in her spine she can carry my work for me....the meds she is on have her retaining a lot of fluids, she has gained50 lbs in a month but the Drs. are happy with that ...ok....she used to be 110lbs on a bad day of over eating...... that was the one gift we needed at this time.
Got some books, t shirts, and oh yes something that you can not get in Canada, Scrub daddy supposed to be awesome on white wall tires.
Bike related my sister has paid for my seat to be redone so guess she still likes me....lol......
The Kingston area was hit this past week with a wicked ice storm, and so we had interrupted power for the last couple of days, all was fine. So some pics of that to,
But about 8 months ago my sister had made a mention of it would be nice if Santa would be here Christmas morning for her 5 grandkids.......well kids showed up late, but she was surprised at breakfast.......

Glad to hear your Sis enjoyed you being around.  The ice pics are pretty, but I know that ice stuff is destructive - hope it didn't tear up too much.

And that Santa Guy?  I didn't know Santa had so many TATTOOS!!   

[Drift1]

Thanks GB LOL . I'll tell ya Bake's color as well as lines are beautifully done ! As for the road house your right , there could be worse problems 

[racinfan101]

Great news about your sister!! Great pictures too!

I am starting to get cc envy, everyone getting new bikes and stuff for xmas......ok so what did I get.......
about the 22nd of Dec we got the word that sister's liver cancer is in a holding pattern and she is to go back to as normal a life as she can get back to, her back is 99% healed and now with a titanium rod in her spine she can carry my work for me....the meds she is on have her retaining a lot of fluids, she has gained50 lbs in a month but the Drs. are happy with that ...ok....she used to be 110lbs on a bad day of over eating...... that was the one gift we needed at this time.
Got some books, t shirts, and oh yes something that you can not get in Canada, Scrub daddy supposed to be awesome on white wall tires.
Bike related my sister has paid for my seat to be redone so guess she still likes me....lol......
The Kingston area was hit this past week with a wicked ice storm, and so we had interrupted power for the last couple of days, all was fine. So some pics of that to,
But about 8 months ago my sister had made a mention of it would be nice if Santa would be here Christmas morning for her 5 grandkids.......well kids showed up late, but she was surprised at breakfast.......

[greenbarn]

GB there's a couple pics of Bake's beauty in my intro thread

I looked at those, but I'd like a better pic of the tank to see how the 2-tone is done....

...if it weren't for GB starting this thread I was going to hold off till I was at pilgrims residence to spill the beans ... LOL .... My search starts all over again for that dam roadhouse 

Sorry, Brother, didn't mean to make you release the ol' cat from the bag!   But since you did, CONGRATULATIONS!...... As far as hunting for Roadhouse AGAIN, I guess there are worse problems to have!!

[Drift1]

PC I'm not so sure I can say I got the best Christmas present , but I can say at least I was able to wait unlike GB and Petemoss  .  Will give you a report as GB should be able to help out on this subject being he already took his for a spin 

[pcarrell]

OK, so far D1 has the best Christmas present!  Congrats my man!  You have to do a side by side road comparison in the spring!

Only thing I got for Nadine was the promise of some parts when the budget recovers from Christmas.  She needs new tires and some yearly maintenance.

[moosewayne]

Bake,
Thanks for the heads up on Shinkos!!
I'm getting ready for new rubber myself and after the new clothes and paint, another $400 is a little less than optimal.

[Drift1]

GB there's a couple pics of Bake's beauty in my intro thread

Ratman your one COOL Santa with that tied dye t on dude  Glad to see your sister is doing well that's a very special gift , indeed .

KW thanks brother if it weren't for GB starting this thread I was going to hold off till I was at pilgrims residence to spill the beans ... LOL .... My search starts all over again for that dam roadhouse 

[kw-retrorider]

Drift1: Nice ride. Good luck with it. Now I know what the duelie mission is about...

[CDNRatMan]

  Ok time to move Pilgrim and petemoss off my bus list to my other list of pictures.......

OH PC HEY PC...going to post a few pics later of me in something other then street clothing...get ready......

I am starting to get cc envy, everyone getting new bikes and stuff for xmas......ok so what did I get.......
about the 22nd of Dec we got the word that sister's liver cancer is in a holding pattern and she is to go back to as normal a life as she can get back to, her back is 99% healed and now with a titanium rod in her spine she can carry my work for me....the meds she is on have her retaining a lot of fluids, she has gained50 lbs in a month but the Drs. are happy with that ...ok....she used to be 110lbs on a bad day of over eating...... that was the one gift we needed at this time.
Got some books, t shirts, and oh yes something that you can not get in Canada, Scrub daddy supposed to be awesome on white wall tires.
Bike related my sister has paid for my seat to be redone so guess she still likes me....lol......
The Kingston area was hit this past week with a wicked ice storm, and so we had interrupted power for the last couple of days, all was fine. So some pics of that to,
But about 8 months ago my sister had made a mention of it would be nice if Santa would be here Christmas morning for her 5 grandkids.......well kids showed up late, but she was surprised at breakfast.......

[greenbarn]

Troll... No pictures of the coffee or gift card??? lqtm
Drift1... Sweeeeet!... Best Christmas ever!

Hey Bake, are there pics of your bike on here showing the two-tone scheme?  I'd like to see a good pic showing the lines on the tank and the fenders....