Well, it's that time again. Me and SuperBikey have hit the 3500 mile mark and we took 16 month to do it.
So far nothing major or minor has happened. SB has been a star or the first order. He's been reliable and faithful.
Wear is starting to show now but not in anything you wouldn't expect.
BATTERY: No longer shows half full when I get home but nor is it showing signs of flagging. Still seems as strong today as when I first got him (I suspect range might be reduced but since I've never ridden it to full range I'd have no way of knowing. All I care about is the 15 mile weekdaily commute).
TYRES: Rear tyre replaced as I'd worn all the tread off and was down to a green belt. Don't know how I didn't notice it sooner. Front tyre still good with tread on it. Tyres fitted when I bought him were Kenda KWest with Kevlar guard. Only had one puncture in the front and one in the back in 16 months. Plenty of indication in the tyre that the Kevlar saved me from loads of punctures. Inner tube came filled with Slime as well. Don't know if this is still the case. Tyres originally fitted were 26" by 1.25". Narrow puppies and nice.
REAR WHEEL: Looking good and feeling funky.
FRONT WHEEL: Wear indicator has just vanished indicating a new front wheel is due. Shall get and fit that this week and replace front tyre at same time. Not bad for 3500 miles.
Everything else appears in fine fettle. Motor is in good working order as is the running gear.
No electrical problems at all (touch wood). All round - a good, solid purchase.
If I was in the market for another electric it would be a Wisper.
Am I still pleased with my purchase? You betchya sweet fluffy bunnies I am!
Vikki.
So far nothing major or minor has happened. SB has been a star or the first order. He's been reliable and faithful.
Wear is starting to show now but not in anything you wouldn't expect.
BATTERY: No longer shows half full when I get home but nor is it showing signs of flagging. Still seems as strong today as when I first got him (I suspect range might be reduced but since I've never ridden it to full range I'd have no way of knowing. All I care about is the 15 mile weekdaily commute).
TYRES: Rear tyre replaced as I'd worn all the tread off and was down to a green belt. Don't know how I didn't notice it sooner. Front tyre still good with tread on it. Tyres fitted when I bought him were Kenda KWest with Kevlar guard. Only had one puncture in the front and one in the back in 16 months. Plenty of indication in the tyre that the Kevlar saved me from loads of punctures. Inner tube came filled with Slime as well. Don't know if this is still the case. Tyres originally fitted were 26" by 1.25". Narrow puppies and nice.
REAR WHEEL: Looking good and feeling funky.
FRONT WHEEL: Wear indicator has just vanished indicating a new front wheel is due. Shall get and fit that this week and replace front tyre at same time. Not bad for 3500 miles.
Everything else appears in fine fettle. Motor is in good working order as is the running gear.
No electrical problems at all (touch wood). All round - a good, solid purchase.
If I was in the market for another electric it would be a Wisper.
Am I still pleased with my purchase? You betchya sweet fluffy bunnies I am!
Vikki.
