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#Tires, Now this, like oil, is a HOT issue, where every one has their own idea on which tires are the best. I use Bridgestone Spitfires, which are a 16-18K mile tire, cost 1/3 less than the Dunlop d404 that come stock and only last 8K at BEST! (I also use Bridgestone Potenzas on my Chrysler rag top) and the Trucking CO that I spent the last 15 years driving for also use Bridgestones on the 18 wheelers! | #Tires, Now this, like oil, is a HOT issue, where every one has their own idea on which tires are the best. I use Bridgestone Spitfires, which are a 16-18K mile tire, cost 1/3 less than the Dunlop d404 that come stock and only last 8K at BEST! (I also use Bridgestone Potenzas on my Chrysler rag top) and the Trucking CO that I spent the last 15 years driving for also use Bridgestones on the 18 wheelers! | ||
#Gasoline, there is zero to be gained using a higher octane gas than the motor needs to avoid "pre-ignition" or knock. Octane does not have any bearing on the HP output of a gas engine. It is gasoline's anti-knock rating, the manual calls for 87/88 octane gas, that is all you need to use. | #Gasoline, there is zero to be gained using a higher octane gas than the motor needs to avoid "pre-ignition" or knock. Octane does not have any bearing on the HP output of a gas engine. It is gasoline's anti-knock rating, the manual calls for 87/88 octane gas, that is all you need to use. | ||
# | #anti-freeze, we are talking about ONE quart of fluid here, so cost should not even enter into the question. I use Honda's coolant which has been designed with the VLX engines needs in mind, has the proper lubrication additives for the water pump, and will give great service (good enough for Honda to trust not to expose themselves to any warranty issues) BUT, and this is a TIME thing, you should be changing the anti-freeze every 24 months, regardless of how many miles have been driven. If, for what ever reason you do not want to use Honda's anti freeze, as it IS YOUR bike, then make damn sure that whatever you do use is special antifreeze for Aluminum engines!!! | ||
warranty issues) BUT, and this is a TIME thing, you should be changing the anti-freeze every 24 months, regardless of how many miles have been driven. If, for what ever reason you do not want to use Honda's anti freeze, as it IS YOUR bike, then make damn sure | |||
that whatever you do use is special antifreeze for Aluminum engines!!! | |||
Ok that should be every thing, unless I have forgot something, following this list, and staying away from "red line" all the time, you will get 100,000 miles out of the VLX. Ride it like a race bike, and the | Ok that should be every thing, unless I have forgot something, following this list, and staying away from "red line" all the time, you will get 100,000 miles out of the VLX. Ride it like a race bike, and the | ||