zipidachimp wrote on 08/06/16 at 12:34:13:the weight I lost using a dyna muff, I regained using a kenda 140/90-15 tire! Next tire will be a 130/90 !
NOTE: just did a Shinko 130/90-15 734R on Sam. REQUIRES short shocks. Put old stock shocks on in place of the very tired Intruder spec Progressives. Stock shocks set on 4, tire at 5psi lower than sidewall maximum... Net height reduction of 5" versus 140/90 with Intruder 800 shocks.
Sam launches like he was shot out of a cannon. Picked up a gain of 10mph indicated in first 3 gears. Falls flat on his face passing 60mph.
1000 fold improvement in road manners. Very little chassis squirm. Zero rut or groove tracking. Hugs the curves like a rigid, approach the curve, start to brace for the expected pitch and wobble... Look at your mirrors and see the curve disappearing behind you. Think about a shift in lane position, and the bike is there on its own.
Oh, the extended tailpipe bottoms out now... And the floorboards touch down very easily...
Tube is in its 3rd tire since 2013. I hate driving...
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