I am looking forward to my first Quartsite rally. Is there a list of attendees from the group? My wife and I are flying in and staying at the Super 8...
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It may be too late to pre-register for the winter rally, but it's not too late to show up! It starts on January 15, and goes until January 18. You can still...
Steve, I don't know who all will be there, but I can assure you that you'll be welcome. When you get in, give us a call - we'll be there early. (I don't want...
I replaced the 900-20 with 10-22.5 radials ... From: flxowners@yahoogroups.com [mailto:flxowners@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of reedeaux Sent: Tuesday, January...
Thank you kindly. ________________________________ From: "Showman, George F" <george.f.showman@...> To: flxowners@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January...
... I think you need to look at the engine rpm etc. to decide on the tire size. In my case, for example, I have a diesel engine and my differential ratio is...
On my 53 I used 275/80R22.5 low profile tires on the front to get the steering clearance needed. On the rear I used 11.00R22.5 to lower my RPM at cruising...
I do not understand how with a 6.10 rear end ratio, you can get 75 mph at 2500 RPM unless you are using some type of overdrive transmission. that has a less...
I have installed an Allison 1000. It's a 5 speed with the same overdrive ratio as the Spicer 5 speed stick I took out. ( .71:1 ) And that's not to say I drive...
If your tires are unsafe in fifth, they're unsafe in any gear. Too old? Too thin tread? Uneven wear? Most bus conversions get so little time on the road, the...
When I bought the bus had to test drive it and after looking at tires knew they needed to be changed cracked from age. Anyway bus is now in paint and will...
Many folks want to match their engine output and rpm to a road speed , usually before or after an engine or tranny swop. http://www.thebouthilliers.com/4106/ ...
Thanks again guys I'm learning something new every day. ________________________________ From: RJ Long <gmc4106fan@...> To: flxowners@yahoogroups.com ...
... tires knew they needed to be changed cracked from age. Anyway bus is now in paint and will get news tires after detail. Any suggestions on brand of...
Consider buying used truck tires (11R22.5). RV usage usually will wear very little tread before you should replace them because of excessive age (8 years). As...
... I shopped tires thoroughly. Costco on line was best with Michelins. I ended up buying "Double Coin" a Chinese manuf. Tire. I was a little worried until I...
I think that is a great idea if you can find a good used tire with most of the years left on the tire. I tried but did not do very well in finding the tires. I...
Blowouts on my 1950 Visicoach way past the eight year rotation on the highway west of Phoenix necessitating new tires and wheels. Replaced with Hankook brand (...
... Yes, the lower rolling resistance of the radials make a difference in fuel mileage and steering. The "self centering" or return of the steering to straight...
Kenneth - In your current situation, this may be, in fact, the PERFECT TIME to do exactly what you dream about. Others have done it successfully, there's lots...
Hello, I have attemped to add two postcards to our photos. This is on the 2nd page - Ashley- both cards have Flxible buses. The Green bus is a Fred Harvey...
Ken, there is a subscription out there called Workamper News and in it, there are all kinds of jobs to get. We usually pick a part of the country we want to...
Hi Sharon & Ron .. .. .. Could you or anyone expand on the topic? Particularly what state is your bus licensed in & what do you do about things like driver...