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PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 7:35 am 
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38 days gentlemen
The Phoenix is done pretty much done. I have a bit more engine cover and fork polishing to do...Havent started on the RZ. I plan to open the box from Economy Cycle and get the rear sprocket painted today. My 19th wedding anniversary is today so I took off a vacation day and will be taking the Bridal Unit to a nice restaurant for a celebratory meal. That being said my shop time will be limited...Once payday arrives I will be ordering the new rear tire and tube for the RZ.

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 8:14 am 
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Maybe you'd better edit your first post in this thread so the title doesn't read "99 days". I keep seeing that and figuring there's plenty of time. :lol:

Happy Anniversary, Tim!

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 10:00 am 
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38 days! Image

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 12:36 pm 
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Took the RZ out on a skills building ride this morning and tried to be as smooth as you are on it...
It has some brakes now ... you are gonna love it...

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:10 pm 
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I can't imagine the brakes being better!

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 2:35 pm 
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Just ordered new rear tire and tube from Bike Bandit. You will love the braking now.. Linear and 2 fingers is all you need.

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 7:51 am 
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34 days Gentlemen. My RZ tire is scheduled to arrive today. The tube is back ordered.

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 9:11 am 
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What was the problem with sealing without a tube? Was it the valve stem?

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:12 pm 
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I assume it is. I had the dealer change the front one and it leaked worse so Inhad a tube put in and no more leaks. I got the tire today. The tube backordered. Still have time....

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:27 pm 
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Maybe put in the valve stem with some sealer and see if it holds air?

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