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Well, everyone is out of stock of the avon am51/52.... im desperate so im gonna spring for the next step up which is in stock... in my mind its the pirelli sport demons... i know im gonna get the 110/70-17 for the front but what tire do you think i should get for the back

130/70-17
or
140/70-17

please dont tell me to search other threads... im not an idiot i've looked around and participated in many other threads.

any thoughts would be helpful

-Jordan

Quote from: JoChan23

please dont tell me to search other threads... im not an idiot i've looked around and participated in many other threads.

any thoughts would be helpful

-Jordan

Have you searched other threads?

(see, when you say something like "I'm not an idiot..." and so on, it really doesn't endear yourself to other readers... Just sayin')

thanks for the tip on how to make friends....

actually i just said it because on every forum i have ever seen... someone wants an answer to a specific question, or is new at using forums... and people are always there to give them crap about "use the search" "hey trying a search" "search dummy"

i was just indicating that i have already used the search...

thanks for the tip though  :nana:

- Jordan

Have you tried searching?  :lol:

Personally, I prefer boxers (well, you did say ANY thoughts would be appreciated!).

Signed,
anonymous  :mrgreen:

Quote from: pandyHave you tried searching?  :lol:

Personally, I prefer boxers (well, you did say ANY thoughts would be appreciated!).

Signed,
anonymous  :mrgreen:

I'm going to have to agree with this statement. I like boxers better. I normally like the loose kind except on flights or long car rides then I like the tight fitting boxers. That way they don't run up my crack.

wooohooo wow since when did everyone become a comedian

relevant* thoughts please lol

-Jordan

My boyfriend says those night tight ones are good for winter, but not too good for summer...light cotton for summer!

pandy  :mrgreen:  :mrgreen:

Quote from: leoI'm going to have to agree with this statement. I like boxers better. I normally like the loose kind except on flights or long car rides then I like the tight fitting boxers. That way they don't run up my crack.

Oh....well...why didn't you say so in the first place! ;)

In that case...I have nothing to add...pardon me...'scuse me...just passing through....

pandy  :mrgreen:

P.S. But I sure do need a new tire on my rear...it's really square...wait...that didn't come out right....

Quote from: JoChan23wooohooo wow since when did everyone become a comedian

relevant* thoughts please lol

-Jordan

Damn Pandy has a BF. Does that mean we should stop hittin on her?

/start threadjack (well...continue it...)

Oh is THAT what those strange gyrations were???

/end threadjack

Signed,
anonymous again  :mrgreen:  :mrgreen:

Quote from: DanielyDamn Pandy has a BF. Does that mean we should stop hittin on her?

well hell,  since it doesn't look like im getting a response to my original question... thought id join in...

i have to go with boxer-briefs for support (and the gf likes em) and boxers for when you feel like hangin out

but really any input on the tire size would be nice

- Jordan

Quote from: JoChan23130/70-17
or
140/70-17

130/70-17...

And as for the undies...  I prefer none.  :mrgreen:  

But, on the rare occasion that I prefer some, I like the "T-Shirt" material boxers.  Soft and stretchy.   :thumb:

Hey...look....right up there...right above my post..you got a real answer!!!!!!!!  :cheers:

YAY!  :thumb:

pandy  :mrgreen:

Quote from: JoChan23well hell,  since it doesn't look like im getting a response to my original question... thought id join in...

i have to go with boxer-briefs for support (and the gf likes em) and boxers for when you feel like hangin out

but really any input on the tire size would be nice

- Jordan

Quote from: pandyright above my post..you got a real answer!!!!!!!!  :cheers:

None is the real answer? :lol: I AGREE!!!

ya that happened while i was typing mine... thanks

-Jordan

Doesn't this....uh...chafe.....when you're wearing leathers????

:lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Quote from: RVertigoAnd as for the undies...  I prefer none.  :mrgreen:  :thumb:

Darnit! You messed up my post! Now I have to start all over again!!  :x

So..where was I...oh yeah...boxers...   :mrgreen:  


pandy  :mrgreen:

Quote from: RVertigo

Quote from: pandyright above my post..you got a real answer!!!!!!!!  :cheers:

None is the real answer? :lol: I AGREE!!!

Quote from: pandyDoesn't this....uh...chafe.....when you're wearing leathers????

:dunno: Never tried...  Don't have...

Jeans required a "break-in"...  But, I eventually broke in.

I'd prolly wear something under leathers...  It's easier to wash sweaty underwear than it is to wash sweaty leathers.

Yeah...this is what I was going to say, too!!!

pandy  :mrgreen:

Quote from: RVertigo130/70-17...

Quote from: pandymy rear...it's really square

:lol:  :lol: Sorry...  I had to.

Get a new tire!  Best *way too much* money I spent on the GS.

:nana:  :mrgreen:

Yup, I'm going to get a new back tire within the next two weeks (who knows...maybe even Monday).

Actually, the threads on tires have been helpful, because now I know what to get!  :cheers:

pandy

Quote from: RVertigo

Quote from: pandymy rear...it's really square

:lol:  :lol: Sorry...  I had to.

Get a new tire!  Best *way too much* money I spent on the GS.

Quote from: pandyActually, the threads on tires have been helpful, because now I know what to get!  :cheers:

What you gonna get?

I was kinda stuck with the Sport Demons...  No one had anything...  But, the price was better than the other tires I was looking at.

Boxers most of the time

Quote from: JoChan23Well, everyone is out of stock of the avon am51/52....
...
130/70-17
or
140/70-17
...
-Jordan

When you say everyone, do you mean all the local stealers?

I would go (and will be doing) stock size, 130/70-17.  Quicker handling, not gonna rub on anything(though a 140/70-17 probably won't either)

Quote from: manofthefieldnot gonna rub on anything(though a 140/70-17 probably won't either)

From what I've read here, the 140 doesn't rub, but doesn't flick as quick...  You gotta keep the flick quick! :thumb:

Well..I don't really need a quick flick, so I'm going to look at the well-thought-of Bridgestone BT45.

I'm afraid of anything with the name "Demon."...I'd have to start wearing my devil horns and tail instead of my doggie ears...then who KNOWs what lows I'd sink to!

pandy  :P

Quote from: RVertigoWhat you gonna get?

I was kinda stuck with the Sport Demons...  No one had anything...  But, the price was better than the other tires I was looking at.

QuoteWhen you say everyone, do you mean all the local stealers?

im referring to all online stores, and even the ebay stores that have them for decent prices.

- Jordan

Quote from: pandyWell..I don't really need a quick flick, so I'm going to look at the well-thought-of Bridgestone BT45.

As long as you get a 130, they should flick the same....   I've read a lot of posts that have said the 140 and 150 is slower to lean...

BTW...  Things that have "Demon" in the title are WAY better!  

Quote from: JoChan23well hell,  since it doesn't look like im getting a response to my original question... thought id join in...

That's the spirit!

I will also suggest the 130/70, even though secretly I want to try the 140/70, but that's because I have a 40 tooth rear sprocket.

On to underwear!

I prefer cotton tighty-whiteys that aren't white, and by that I mean the 3-packs that come in assorted colors, and the reason why is because I like the restraining feeling I get when I start thinking about whips and chains. Did I mention how cool a black mesh thong is?

I would say that running a 140/70 sport demon on the rear will do you no good, might as well stick with the stock size. the 140 is so rounded to fit in that stupid puney 3.5" rim that your aren't gaining any contact patch. trust me I tried. as far as the demons go, I have been real happy with them, not bad at all for a x-ply. I still think we should all start sending angry letters to suzuki until they redo the rear end and start running a 4.5" wheel  :x

by the way, I just installed the bandit wheel I got from dgyver yesterday, lovin it so far, feels much more stable when cranked into a turn on a bumpy road. feels less flighty at highway speed also. funny how much difference an inch makes. even just running the 140/70 that I was already using it feels much better. I may not change to radials after all.

edit to add: I like pink panties with rhinestones and spangly things

:lol:  :lol:  :lol:

But how does the mesh thong hold up in a crash?  :P

Quote from: scratch
On to underwear! Did I mention how cool a black mesh thong is?

Quote from: JoChan23

QuoteWhen you say everyone, do you mean all the local stealers?

im referring to all online stores, and even the ebay stores that have them for decent prices.

- Jordan

Damn, maybe I won't be getting an AM52 either

edit: Did you try http://www.americanmototire.com/?

here ya go.... cycle spot online (as far as i was told yesterday) has ONE am52... but since i needed both that didn't do much for me... give em a call and buy it fast

http://www.cyclespot.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?store_code=C&screen=PROD&product_code=HS-2099912

- Jordan

oh ya americanmototire wont have em for 3 weeks and they said that they may not have them by then

P S - is kinda what the alphabet would look like if Q and R were gone  :mrgreen:

- Jordan

Quote from: RVertigo

Quote from: manofthefieldnot gonna rub on anything(though a 140/70-17 probably won't either)

From what I've read here, the 140 doesn't rub, but doesn't flick as quick...  You gotta keep the flick quick! :thumb:

I have a 140....l av46 though.....   and i rub my wileyco... lol... that was w/ my g/f on the back at the dragon..... god she's a great girl... back there having a great time..... i thnk im pulling a davipu right now...... hmmmmmmm

Chad at americanmototire says they have 7 rears in stock right now, but there is a good chance they'll be gone within 12 hours.

im on hold with em right now, if they have a 51 and 52 they're mine lol

2 days ago they told me 30 days before they will get em

- Jordan

YAY YAY YAY YAY they have em, i bought em yay

i really didn't wnat to spend the extra for speed demons when i think these are comperable... only way i would is if they were out... but they have em now yay  :)  :)  :)  :)

Nice 8)

You get the Avons?

I've heard a few people say that they're better than the Demons.

thanks to manofthefield for it was your reply that got my tires

i could kiss you  :kiss:

- Jordan

QuoteYou get the Avons?

I've heard a few people say that they're better than the Demons.

ya i did and they were $50 bucks cheaper... i had decided on them from what i've read but was almost forced to change my mind when i couldn't find em in stock... i cant wait... my bike is a 1990 and it has the original bridgstone on the front and some barracuda tire on the back.. the bike has 14000 on it so the front is pretty shot and the back is bald.. im excited to feel what the bike should have felt like since i got it in april.

-Jordan

Quote from: JoChan23thanks to manofthefield for it was your reply that got my tires

i could kiss you  :kiss:

- Jordan

I think my gf might get mad (she lives in MI too and would come find you):lol: How bout you settle for a beer :cheers:

I bought an AM52 rear for myself; I've got a big trip coming up and my 5500mi BT45 is starting to get square.  I heard pretty good things about the Avon and the price is much better

well if your gf doesn't like boys kissing you then....

ill have a beer with ya  :cheers:

where abouts in michigan does she live... and doesn't it suck that you live in WI?

- Jordan

oh and i want your seat.... where did you get it?

- Jordan

Quote from: JoChan23the bike has 14000 on it so the front is pretty shot and the back is bald.

I was in the same place a few weeks back...  Except...  I think the rear was the original tire.

The seat is a suzuki gel seat, it came with the bike when I bought it a year and a half ago.  It absorbs some water through the seams when it gets rained on, so my butt has been wet for the past two days after riding.  But it seems to be comfy.

Quote from: JoChan23where abouts in michigan does she live... and doesn't it suck that you live in WI?

- Jordan

A small town south of Three Rivers, about 40 min south of Kzoo and 5-10min north of Indiana.  Funny, my gf asks me the same question about WI all the time, one of these days you people are gonna have to learn that Wisconsin is way cooler :nana:

That reminds me... Why doesn't Wisconsin fall into Lake Michigan?  



Because Minnesota sucks and Michigan blows!