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Re:Joining the 10 Months, 1 Week ago  
Members here have even said thier insurance companies for thier bikes have no problem with it, why would the shop?
 
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Re:Joining the 10 Months, 1 Week ago  
jd750ace wrote:
Members here have even said thier insurance companies for thier bikes have no problem with it, why would the shop?

My commercial insurance agent said that most businesses will use the "Insurance" excuse to justify their answer. It put's the blame on someone else that is not available or there. He said it is like the old "customers not allowed in the shop area" excuse, which he said unless it is a highly inherently dangerous area, not like a garage, is just an excuse to keep the customers out and keep them from seeing what is going on. His reccomendation is, if they won't let you see the garage or the problem with your vehicle while it is being worked on, find another palce to do business.
 
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Re:Joining the 10 Months, 1 Week ago  
I like to blame Congress or Lawyers for everything stupid I have to deal with. It's my patriotic duty!
 
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jd750ace wrote:
I like to blame Congress or Lawyers for everything stupid I have to deal with. It's my patriotic duty!

And you would be right in almost every instance!
 
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You're telling me! Now, convince my wife!
 
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Re:Joining the 10 Months, 1 Week ago  
chuckercc wrote:
I, too, today went to the dark side with a Yokohama ADVAN Neova 175/55/16. .... Can't wait to get it mounted and try it out.

A 175/55-16 tire has a diameter of about 23.6", almost 2" smaller than the stock setup!!!

The tire is also very expensive.

What lead you to decide to buy this particular tire and size?

I'd be interested to hear back regarding you experiences with this tire.

Doc
 
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Re:Joining the 10 Months, 1 Week ago  
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chuckercc wrote:
I, too, today went to the dark side with a Yokohama ADVAN Neova 175/55/16. .... Can't wait to get it mounted and try it out.

A 175/55-16 tire has a diameter of about 23.6", almost 2" smaller than the stock setup!!!

The tire is also very expensive.

What lead you to decide to buy this particular tire and size?

I'd be interested to hear back regarding you experiences with this tire.

Doc





+1. I'm running a 185/55/16 and any shorter I'd change it. But if you mainly just run around town and rarely on the highway you may like it but your rpm's will def increase and MPG go down...but I Imagine you'll ROCKET from light to light!
 
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Re:Joining the 10 Months, 1 Week ago  
chuckercc wrote:
I, too, today went to the dark side with a Yokohama ADVAN Neova 175/55/16. Austones are not available in Canada. Can't wait to get it mounted and try it out. This tire was only a few dollars more than a Michelin commander II. The size seemed like a popular one on many sites for the road *. I did not realize that it was 2" less than stock. Guess i will be getting great acceleration as i just installed Curt's manifold, 31 tooth pulley and dyno 3000, and Barnett clutch springs . the potenza was out of stock every where. Other tires were just as costly by the time shipping or duty was added in. CC
 
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Just ordered my austone tire, going to the dark side to.
 
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cats wrote:
Just ordered my austone tire, going to the dark side to.

Anybody wanting to buy an Austone 175R16 let me know I have one for sale. $150.00 shipped to lower 48
 
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