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General Discussion / Re: The joy of new mobile devices

« Last post by Tom H on Today at 05:51:15 PM »

FWIW: I'm using Consumer Cellular. With tax and all about $24 a month. Uses AT&T network and may still use T-Mobile? I only needed ONE phone, most $50 unlimited plans are 2 phones at $50 each. I didn't NEED unlimited data and only ONE line. Consumer was the best value at the time. Unlimited text and talk but limited to 1GB data a month was their cheapest plan. But, they have tiered plans, so if you went over your data instead of some high per MB usage fee, they bump you to the next plan for about $10, then if you exceed that, they bump up again. You do have to call them to get your plan back to the cheap plan, if not they keep you on the higher GB plan. If you need unlimited for ONE line, it's about $50, at the time most were about $75 and up.

Hope this may help some. Not trying to push CC, just happy with them.
Tom

General Discussion / Re: Heidenau Tire Opinion

« Last post by Tom H on Today at 05:26:54 PM »

FWIW: 110/90-18 is basically the width of a 4.0-18, but shorter sidewall. A 110/100 or 110/90-18 would be very close to the 4.0. 120/90-18 is basically the sidewall of the 4.0, but about a 4.25-18.

I had been running the Bridgestone S11's on my Loops until they discoe'd them. I would run the Shinko 712, but they don't make a 110/90 front. I am trying the Kenda K657 (Shinko 712 knockoff) rear on my Loops, so far so good, but no idea yet mileage wise. I need to change my front tires and the K657 is only a 100/90 and I'm not thrilled with the tread pattern for the font, rear is fine. I plan to go with the Kenda K673 which is a cross between tread pattern knock off off a D404 and Shinko SR733.

Just some thoughts,
Tom

General Discussion / Re: Non GC, new bike!

« Last post by inditx on Today at 05:00:16 PM »

It does have the 1” lowering links which are nice
Have not noticed vibrations, in fact it feels smoother than my FJR
YMMV
inditx

General Discussion / Re: Non GC, new bike!

« Last post by faffi on Today at 04:42:06 PM »

I test rode one on a dealer demo day. The test bike had color-matched hard luggage, trunk and bags. The bike was crazy tall for my 32" inseam, and it was really difficult to climb on and off. At a standstill, I was tip-toeing. But the bike was very fast, with power coming in from just above idle. The engine also vibrated.

General Discussion / Re: Heidenau Tire Opinion

« Last post by guzziart on Today at 04:32:00 PM »

Quote from: Mazzeratzi on Today at 12:43:10 PM

Just wanted to post an update to this thread for anyone on a tire search…..
For my 1970 Ambassador I ended up going with Dunlop 404 in 110/90-18 front and rear. That size is the closest cross reference to the original 4.00x18 tires fitted to the loop frames. After putting a couple hundred miles on the bike I can say I’m happy with the ride and handling of the tires. They have great dry grip, haven’t really ridden in the rain. But, I do find the bike sits lower and so I am scraping all sorts of parts during spirited riding in the twisties. But the lower height makes it easier for my wife to ride so there’s that.
I recently picked up a ‘73 Eldorado that had ancient rubber so I was back down the tire choice hole. I decided to try Dunlop K70s this time. They are one of the few tires available in 4.00x18 and they have the vintage look. I’ve used them on the rear of my British bikes with good results. The bike sits higher than my Ambassador and there is much better ground clearance. Unfortunately I’m not happy with the handling. In general the chunky tread makes them feel more squirmy (if that is a word) than the 404s, less confidence inspiring . But the big problem was when I hit some rain grooves on a downhill grade coming out of a tunnel near me. The bike started weaving so badly I thought for sure I was going down. I slowed way way down and immediately exited the freeway. I’ve never felt tires react so badly to rain grooves.
Maybe other people have had good luck with K70s but I want to be able to ride that bike wherever I want without concern for the road surface and there are a lot of rain grooves and bridge grates in the Bay Area. So I am going to ditch the K70s immediately and go with 404s. This time I’ll use 120/90-18 front and rear for better clearance. Personally I like keeping the front and rear tires the same size per the original designer’s intention. It gives the bike very neutral handling.

Yeah, I experience the same with the k70's on my Eldo, it's alot less with the K70's on my cl350. I wonder if it has something to do with the rigidity of the bike frame or differences in wheel base. If I rode these bikes everyday on rain grooved hwys or bridge grates they'd definitely have to go. Sorry to hear of your experiences with k70's because thay are far from the least expensive tires out there for these bikes. Good luck and we'll look forward to your ride report with whatever tires you buy next.
Art

General Discussion / Re: December SE U.S. Traveling Lunch

« Last post by TN Mark on Today at 04:22:51 PM »

Thank you for putting these on Bob!

My first time attending but definitely not my last.

General Discussion / Re: Non GC, new bike!

« Last post by tommy2cyl on Today at 04:07:33 PM »

I have no need or interest in having a bike that size at this stage in my life. However, if I did that bike would be on the short list. Every time I
sit on one of those it just feels right, just fits me ergonomically spot on. Enjoy your mile muncher, it should bring you many "many miles into memories."

General Discussion / Re: Non GC, new bike!

« Last post by JJ on Today at 03:16:11 PM »

Quote from: inditx on Today at 02:21:53 PM

Well, new to me anyway!
A 2019 Versys 1000
I am smitten and should be since I rode her home at 38 degrees F
But I enjoyed every minute
It really is a fine riding machine
Hopefully I’ll keep her and she’ll give me plenty of carefree "smiles to the miles"
RideOn!
inditx