Recent content by Spillman

  1. Spillman

    Metzeler vs. Avon

    I dont have a rocket yet but wanted to say that the metzlers have been less than spectacular for me. I had dunlops as origenals on my m109r and got 10k out of the first set. Replaced those with dunny e-3's and got 10k again. Replaced again and got 10k more then got the me880's at 30k on my...
  2. Spillman

    new darkside tire?

    thanks xhdskip, Wow, tip toe to flat foot. Thats great. I see pics of guys sitting on their bikes flat foot and just wish I could come close to doing at least half that. Picking the right tire will go a long way to maximizing rider comfort. Thanks for that info. You wouldn't think such a...
  3. Spillman

    new darkside tire?

    Thanks fellers, I feel an Allstate commercial coming on. :D
  4. Spillman

    Fairing for a Rocket

    Comfort Shocks Got it down. I got so many things I wanna do to this bike already and it's not even mine yet. :D
  5. Spillman

    new darkside tire?

    I have been riding a total of 9 months . I bought the 9 the last week of march 2010. I got it with 0 miles and put 35k miles on it since then. Before getting the 9 I had a Honda 750f 25 years ago and hadn't ridden since. I never said I wouldn't put a ct on my bike, I'm just now getting back...
  6. Spillman

    new darkside tire?

  7. Spillman

    new darkside tire?

    Canberra, I had to think about it for a while. Your right. I forgot that the effective lowering height is only half that of the total diamater "IF THERE IS AN AXEL" involved. :D Well that takes me back to shocks and seat. Another question, does the odometer mark the speed...
  8. Spillman

    new darkside tire?

    Quick answer, No ct on the 9. I have a 260/40r18 and a 160/60r18 for the front. The originals are 240 and a 130. Using a ct makes sense to me. Getting used to the lip on the ct as far as I can tell wont be a big deal. Should get used to it fairly quickly. I'll look at my math again to...
  9. Spillman

    Fairing for a Rocket

    Nope, They dont make one for the Roadster. :( If fact they dont have any double headlight fairings. For me thats one of the features about the '11 roadster I like. Still looking. :cool:
  10. Spillman

    new darkside tire?

    I'm new here and dont even own the R3 Roadster yet but wanted to ask about the rear tire choice. I have read where most riders prefer the 225/50 ct. I am vertically challanged at 5'6'. If I were to use a 225/50 tire that makes the wheel overall height of 26". If is used a 205/40 that...
  11. Spillman

    Fairing for a Rocket

    134? :rolleyes: aint bad I'll take it. :D
  12. Spillman

    Fairing for a Rocket

    What speed will she reach without the mod? Is the mod going to effect the warranty? My nine will hit 140 without the limiter disengaged and no performance mods except for K&N's, just saying, I love the R3 and I cant wait to get one. I do want to know all her limits and short comings, it...
  13. Spillman

    Fairing for a Rocket

    ooooohh no, not stick-ons. You will survive. You have too. She has the stick-ons on. You will have to push on for her. :D Thanks for the bit of info.
  14. Spillman

    Fairing for a Rocket

    Alright! Thanks, I like the 150mph comment. I was wondering what she would do. Do you have any special mods to get it to 150? Thanks for the info on the windscreen. Ray
  15. Spillman

    Fairing for a Rocket

    Thanks T, Beautiful fairing and yeaup, a high price. Ive spent the last few days looking for a nice windshield, have you seen any that might come close to the full coverage you get from a fairing? ray
See more
Back
Top