Viva spring prep

recracer · 03-02-2014, 10:21 PM

After last summer On the Goldwing ,The viva saw little use . This year I decided to pick up a pair of knobby tires for the OE Viva Wheels . The OE Viva wheels are Chinese factory aluminum . I caught an auction on ebay I could not ignore . I won the action for 31.00 and 26.00 shipping from Canada . 410-18 and 275-21 . Brand name unknown to me SBL made in china ,But for 57.00 to my door

. To get some ride time on the Viva, I'll be out looking for dirt ,gravel paths to explore this riding season .

recracer · 03-02-2014, 10:23 PM

Killerbracing · 03-02-2014, 10:40 PM

Wanna sell me the street tires?

recracer · 03-02-2014, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Killerbracing

Wanna sell me the street tires?

At the moment I plan to keep both the street and dirt setup's , for mood changes .

SpudRider · 03-02-2014, 11:06 PM

You got a superb deal on those very nice, knobby tires.

Also, the Viva looks looks great.

Killerbracing · 03-02-2014, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

You got a superb deal on those very nice, knobby tires.

Also, the Viva looks looks great.

The viva does look good!

Weldangrind · 03-03-2014, 10:46 AM

Those are the same tires I put on my TS185; they have been good on wet pavement, and they wear like concrete.

Your shop is too neat.

recracer · 03-03-2014, 08:44 PM

Back up on my toes . The Viva looks huge compared to the 17inch sumo setup.

Killerbracing · 03-03-2014, 10:25 PM

Looks good! Let me overpay for your old wheels!

recracer · 03-04-2014, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Killerbracing

Looks good! Let me overpay for your old wheels!

have a look here http://www.chinesemotorcyclepartsonl...tegory3131.php

Killerbracing · 03-04-2014, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by recracer

have a look here http://www.chinesemotorcyclepartsonl...tegory3131.php

They have what I want, but $138 shipping? Yowsers!

Daeouse · 03-04-2014, 06:06 PM

Nice!

bogieboy · 03-05-2014, 10:45 AM

It would appear that your bike has no skidplate on the bottom of the engine... May want to invest in one if you want to really ride offroad....

recracer · 03-05-2014, 11:15 AM

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It would appear that your bike has no skidplate on the bottom of the engine... May want to invest in one if you want to really ride offroad....

gOOd eyes . Paint dried , installed it last night . I had not been using it on the street

bogieboy · 03-05-2014, 12:42 PM

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gOOd eyes . Paint dried , installed it last night . I had not been using it on the street

i know how much my skidplate got used the last time i went offroading on my ke100, however i was tailing a guy on a 4x4 atv so we were climbing insane hills and riding over fallen trees and the like... Would hate to see a rock or stump take out the oil sump out on a trail....LOL

03-02-2014, 10:21 PM	#1
recracer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charles Town W.V. Posts: 849	Viva spring prep After last summer On the Goldwing ,The viva saw little use . This year I decided to pick up a pair of knobby tires for the OE Viva Wheels . The OE Viva wheels are Chinese factory aluminum . I caught an auction on ebay I could not ignore . I won the action for 31.00 and 26.00 shipping from Canada . 410-18 and 275-21 . Brand name unknown to me SBL made in china ,But for 57.00 to my door . To get some ride time on the Viva, I'll be out looking for dirt ,gravel paths to explore this riding season . Last edited by recracer; 03-03-2014 at 01:13 AM.
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03-02-2014, 11:06 PM	#5
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	You got a superb deal on those very nice, knobby tires. Also, the Viva looks looks great. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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03-03-2014, 10:46 AM	#7
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Those are the same tires I put on my TS185; they have been good on wet pavement, and they wear like concrete. Your shop is too neat. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-04-2014, 06:06 PM	#12
Daeouse Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Thonotosassa , FL, USA Posts: 170	Nice! __________________ Jon "MotoSquirrel" "Complete newbie, and damned determined."
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03-02-2014, 10:23 PM	#2
recracer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charles Town W.V. Posts: 849
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03-02-2014, 10:40 PM	#3
Killerbracing Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Buffalo, Mo Posts: 259	Wanna sell me the street tires?
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03-03-2014, 08:44 PM	#8
recracer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charles Town W.V. Posts: 849	Back up on my toes . The Viva looks huge compared to the 17inch sumo setup.
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03-03-2014, 10:25 PM	#9
Killerbracing Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Buffalo, Mo Posts: 259	Looks good! Let me overpay for your old wheels!
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03-05-2014, 10:45 AM	#13
bogieboy Join Date: May 2013 Location: finger lakes NY Posts: 2,054	It would appear that your bike has no skidplate on the bottom of the engine... May want to invest in one if you want to really ride offroad....
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