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Yes after the local Yamaha dealer replaced the leaking valve stem assembly and it still leaked 2 psi a day on the front. The rear also loses about. 2 psi per day from the stem. I have just been airing it up every time I ride. The front hasn't leaked since I had a tube put in and I assume the rear will stop leaking as well. The rear tire is getting close and I know I won't stop riding it enough for it.to make it through the Gap so I plan to get my money's worth out of it and then installing the new chain, sprockets, and tire a couple weeks before I leave.

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Tim Steele in Front Royal, VA
Home of the Phoenix Project
Stay in it when it comes on the pipe, no need to be scared...

I had on the Daytona rim a front tire just wouldn't drop leaking at the rim. Then one day it stop leaking. I guess they decided to get together finally.

For some reason the riding during that week is really hard on tires. Ben's FJR will chew up a rear tire that week. I think it's something about pulling 700 lbs around those corners and accelerating 700 lbs back up to speed on the exit. He blames me for wearing out his tire cause I make him carry my Yamalube.

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Yep the extra weight of the Yamalube must be considered in the tire wear calculations....

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I Love the Smell of Blue Marble in the Morning!!!
Tim Steele in Front Royal, VA
Home of the Phoenix Project
Stay in it when it comes on the pipe, no need to be scared...

Put it in his tank bag.

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If it surges, that's normal, upshift.

In other Girly Bike news:
The new chain and sprockets for the RZ arrived 2 days after the order was.placed. Thanks John at Economy Cycle. I will be ordering the new tire and tube on payday...

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I Love the Smell of Blue Marble in the Morning!!!
Tim Steele in Front Royal, VA
Home of the Phoenix Project
Stay in it when it comes on the pipe, no need to be scared...

Hi Gang,

Looking forward to seeing you all, or should I say... " Y'all " but I'm from Brooklyn... Hopefully the guys that plan on jamn with us in the band bring their gear and those who want to sing...I'll bring a book of lyrics. I also ran an ad in the local craigslist for a few female singers to play with us....lets see what shows up...

I spoke with Chuckie today and he's been pretty busy and wants to go now!

I also added a new ride for the attraction and it's a 4-stroke... By the way will be doing the annual mini-bike mid-night run/ parking lot races with roman candles? If so, I'm in.

You guys travel safe,

Charlie...

I look forward to seeing you Charlie, what's the new bike (4 stroke) ?

60 days gentlemen.
I have very little progress to report. Been busy on the farm. I am waiting on the sprockets for the Phoenix to arrive from Sprocket Specialists. I hope to get them by next break in another week. I found two worn and loose spark plug caps on the RZ and they are scheduled for delivery today. I still have to order the new rear tire and tube as well. I have plenty of cleaning and polishing to do on the Phoenix while I wait for parts as it is currently pretty grungy...

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I Love the Smell of Blue Marble in the Morning!!!
Tim Steele in Front Royal, VA
Home of the Phoenix Project
Stay in it when it comes on the pipe, no need to be scared...

I'm into the prep here a little earlier than most years. I have the Ninja 250 ready, and have moved on to the DT100. It's getting new head bearings and a new LED headlight, and well as come crash damage repair. There's still the H2 after that.

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If it surges, that's normal, upshift.

Still a lot to do !