I just ordered Duro HF 903 tires

Hugo · Post by **Hugo** » Thu May 29, 2008 7:22 am

I couldn't restrain myself. After staring at them on pages 4 and 5 of the Rattler 110 owner's manual (aka the Black Cat owner's manual), I had to do it. Only $74.66 from motorcycle accessory warehouse inc.

MPA · Post by **MPA** » Thu May 29, 2008 1:28 pm

Cool deal. I've been looking at the Michelin Boppers but have held off as my stock tires don't seem too bad.

brimstone · Post by **brimstone** » Thu May 29, 2008 4:07 pm

those are sweet.

nissanman · Post by **nissanman** » Thu May 29, 2008 4:54 pm

Not bad... I think Shinko, Pirelli and Michelin make some knobby tires too.
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I'm waiting till I need 'em. Maybe I'll find some rims too

mattgordon · Post by **mattgordon** » Thu May 29, 2008 8:01 pm

brimstone wrote:those are sweet.

They come on the Roughhouse too...we're raffling one off at the 2008 Temecula Wine Country Invitational...

Sweet little scooter....

Hugo · Post by **Hugo** » Fri May 30, 2008 2:47 am

They are actually rated (S) for higher speeds than the stock Rattler 110 which are (J).

nissanman · Post by **nissanman** » Fri May 30, 2008 3:03 am

Love the stock rear rack on the House... why the different rear shock? Ah, life goes on.

mattgordon · Post by **mattgordon** » Fri May 30, 2008 3:28 am

nissanman wrote:Love the stock rear rack on the House... why the different rear shock? Ah, life goes on.

The rear shock, brake levers, and front disc are cost cutting measures. I'm certain it doesn't coast a penny more to manufactre the 50cc engine over the 110cc one....

MPA · Post by **MPA** » Fri May 30, 2008 3:56 am

That's the only 50 I noticed w/ a different front fender.

KABanshee · Post by **KABanshee** » Fri May 30, 2008 5:08 am

How do those tires do on the twisties in wet weather?

Hugo · Post by **Hugo** » Fri May 30, 2008 3:52 pm

nissanman wrote:Love the stock rear rack on the House... why the different rear shock? Ah, life goes on.

I think you can order that same rack for the 110.

MPA · Post by **MPA** » Fri May 30, 2008 4:10 pm

you can - I have one on my 110. The previous owner put it on for easier access to the gas cap.

Hugo · Post by **Hugo** » Fri May 30, 2008 5:15 pm

wheelies wrote:you can - I have one on my 110. The previous owner put it on for easier access to the gas cap.

Ahhh... easier access to the gas cap. Wouldn't that be nice?

MPA · Post by **MPA** » Fri May 30, 2008 5:40 pm

I guess - I never saw the scoot w/ the grab bar so I'm not sure of the difference.

Hugo · Post by **Hugo** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 7:35 am

The tires finally arrived. I'm concerned, however, about the clearance of the rear fender.
As it stands, with the stock tires and only 200 miles, the rear fender has shown critical signs of rubbing near the back of the engine. I squeezed my head up with a flashlight and noticed only about 1mm of clearance along with fine shreds of plastic. Apparently, ther had NOT been allowed enough clearance due to the fact that the tire had been chewing away at it until enough room had been made

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What seems to be standing in the way are both an emmissions device and the starter which leave little leeway

I had considered simply removing the rear fender, but I'm concerned about debris soaking the carburator and other vital parts.
In looking at pictures of the PMX/Naked with the HF 903 tires, I noticed that it actually uses the same rear fender as the Rattler. What's the deal?
Even if I chose to leave on the slick stock tires, this amount clearance is not right.
Any Ideas????

mattgordon · Post by **mattgordon** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 3:11 am

Hugo wrote:The tires finally arrived. I'm concerned, however, about the clearance of the rear fender.
As it stands, with the stock tires and only 200 miles, the rear fender has shown critical signs of rubbing near the back of the engine. I squeezed my head up with a flashlight and noticed only about 1mm of clearance along with fine shreds of plastic. Apparently, ther had NOT been allowed enough clearance due to the fact that the tire had been chewing away at it until enough room had been made .
What seems to be standing in the way are both an emmissions device and the starter which leave little leeway
I had considered simply removing the rear fender, but I'm concerned about debris soaking the carburator and other vital parts.
In looking at pictures of the PMX/Naked with the HF 903 tires, I noticed that it actually uses the same rear fender as the Rattler. What's the deal?
Even if I chose to leave on the slick stock tires, this amount clearance is not right.
Any Ideas????

Hugo, My tire hugger did exactly that same thing, melting quite a chunk out of the fender. I simply ovaled-out the mounting holes in the fender, enabling me to give more clearance between it and the tire. All is well now. Stock Rattler tires though, not the knobby ones.

Hugo · Post by **Hugo** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:30 am

mattgordon wrote:
Hugo wrote:The tires finally arrived. I'm concerned, however, about the clearance of the rear fender.
As it stands, with the stock tires and only 200 miles, the rear fender has shown critical signs of rubbing near the back of the engine. I squeezed my head up with a flashlight and noticed only about 1mm of clearance along with fine shreds of plastic. Apparently, ther had NOT been allowed enough clearance due to the fact that the tire had been chewing away at it until enough room had been made .
What seems to be standing in the way are both an emmissions device and the starter which leave little leeway
I had considered simply removing the rear fender, but I'm concerned about debris soaking the carburator and other vital parts.
In looking at pictures of the PMX/Naked with the HF 903 tires, I noticed that it actually uses the same rear fender as the Rattler. What's the deal?
Even if I chose to leave on the slick stock tires, this amount clearance is not right.
Any Ideas????
Hugo, My tire hugger did exactly that same thing, melting quite a chunk out of the fender. I simply ovaled-out the mounting holes in the fender, enabling me to give more clearance between it and the tire. All is well now. Stock Rattler tires though, not the knobby ones.

I don't really see much potential for clearance. Between the fender and the motor is a hose for the secondary air system and some wiring. I suppose that I could install a longer SAS hose, and run it higher.
I was thinking of removing the entire stock fender and rigging up some type of other.

Boy, my perfectionist mind is eventually going to turn this thing into a really customized scooter.

nissanman · Post by **nissanman** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:33 pm

Crimp off that silly hose (from the exhaust side) and just move what's left outta the way. I went a bit extreme and modified my hugger to a minimalist version. Cut most of it away (after my bracket broke anyway) leaving just enough for a carb shield. I put two washers between the mount and the fender to give me more clearance too and avoid any potential rub.

Hugo · Post by **Hugo** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:54 pm

nissanman wrote:Crimp off that silly hose (from the exhaust side) and just move what's left outta the way. I went a bit extreme and modified my hugger to a minimalist version. Cut most of it away (after my bracket broke anyway) leaving just enough for a carb shield. I put two washers between the mount and the fender to give me more clearance too and avoid any potential rub.

I don't want to cut it until my warranty is up. At this moment, I'm replacing the short hose with a longer one to provide more wiggle room. Your washer idea is a good one. I think I'll do that too.
Dammit... Those knobbies are going on one way or another!!!

Hugo · Post by **Hugo** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 2:25 pm

The longer hose didn't want to work due to its lack of flexibility and lack of space. I did, however, manage to adjust the original by loosening the clamps and giving it a twist. This provided a few extra millimeters of space so it doesn't press so heavily against the fender.