Factory slime
Pretty much the same concave as the Vega
I can’t believe how much quieter this new tire is! On asphalt it’s literally silent. Handles closer to the pint but more stable. So far pretty happy with the new slick.
Just showed up this afternoon. I’ll try to mount it tonight. They come from factory with slime and recommend putting it in when installing a new tire. They are so thin they puncture easily.
Ordered a new tire for the XR. I'd like it to carve more like the pint. I was tempted by the treaded tire but went with a soft hoosier tire. I ride too much paved path to justify the treaded tire yet. Extended range will be a bonus. Pricey little bastard though...
The speed wobble usually happens from fast acceleration and your body being tight, when you try to correct it at higher speeds it usually gets worse. Back off and try again, loosen up with a slight bend in your knees. A few beers will help with this also LOL.
Your going to need a fleet of them once those boys get hooked on it! Good shoes make a difference on the sensitivity of the foot pad. I can’t ride the pint in my sanuks or sandals.
After I had a few bad wipeouts I went to the interweb to see how bad some of the wipeouts are and compare them to my own. This one is my favorite, not a One wheel but close enough LOL.
ACIDENTE DE MONOCICLO ELETRICO - YouTube
I know a few guys that use them for going from field to field. Toss them in the tractor and away they go.
Rail guards keep the metal parts looking good underneath and they are cheap. I also have the fangs on the XR. They give you a split second to jump off the board if you nose dive. I did...
Yup they’re not cheap. Even the accessories are expensive. Also I wouldn’t recommend learning on one without a fender. You’ll end up with ankle burns from the tire.
The XR is definitely easier to learn on. I go back and forth between both the pint and XR. Pint is loose, easy to carve. XR is stable and fast. If I had to choose one it would be the XR.
Try a Dalton Primary spring with a lower engagement. Dynamo Joe clutch kits I believe come with this spring as well. it will lower your engagement and make it more manageable.
Dalton Red
DPDS-RP
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If you are a platinum dealer does BRP eat the freight costs? I have heard from others that worked at dealers saying manufacturer covered the freight? I find that hard to believe that manufacturer would eat that cost.
Comical, I'm pretty sure they have been saying that for the last 5 years. At least it looks like they have dropped the price of the high end Alpha compared to last year.