Tbone
01-10-2013, 11:50 AM
This ULY has 16,000 + miles (3800 + since I owned) and looking at doing some replacements due to wear and tear as well as multi-purpose.
Looking at:
-Shorai LFX battery? Reasons: Lightweight ~3#s, cost a little ~$200, ~+300 CCA, can use a standard trickle charge if needed?
-Mostly Off/Some On road tires on new wheels. TKC 80's I think fit the Uly the best or at least earn cool points?
-On road tires on the original wheels, Michelin Pilot Road 3's. Reason: All season commuter tire.
My Logic,which is sometimes flawed, is I want to commute to work during the week all year round and then hit some dirt roads and trails on the weekends. The best way I think to do this is to change out the wheels with tires for what I want to do? Since I have not taken a wheel off this bike yet, is this practical?
Any suggestions on how to get an extra set of wheels or would it be better to get new street wheels and use the stock ones for off road? Not sure if it is still possible to purchase a new/used 3 bearing rear wheel because I have not looked either?
Looking at:
-Shorai LFX battery? Reasons: Lightweight ~3#s, cost a little ~$200, ~+300 CCA, can use a standard trickle charge if needed?
-Mostly Off/Some On road tires on new wheels. TKC 80's I think fit the Uly the best or at least earn cool points?
-On road tires on the original wheels, Michelin Pilot Road 3's. Reason: All season commuter tire.
My Logic,which is sometimes flawed, is I want to commute to work during the week all year round and then hit some dirt roads and trails on the weekends. The best way I think to do this is to change out the wheels with tires for what I want to do? Since I have not taken a wheel off this bike yet, is this practical?
Any suggestions on how to get an extra set of wheels or would it be better to get new street wheels and use the stock ones for off road? Not sure if it is still possible to purchase a new/used 3 bearing rear wheel because I have not looked either?