Looking for a Ridgback 2008

[awg]

As for a cover.....I use a 100% bed sheet. You may need two since the bike is so long. Light weight won't sweat underneath like some of the other covers. Are you putting on the tires yourself?

 

[PacoPetty]

Guys ,

After about 14 years of wanting a Ridgeback my dream came true !! Couldn’t be happier !! Drove with my 18 year son 5 hours to bring it Home !! It needs a good detail , 2 new tires , and a couple of other minor items ...
Yesterday was a long day but all worth it !
Thank you all for the advises and yes here you have first pics !!
Sellers were A class people !
Enough words Pics now

That is awesome! Congrats

 

[Ridgeback9040]

As for a cover.....I use a 100% bed sheet. You may need two since the bike is so long. Light weight won't sweat underneath like some of the other covers. Are you putting on the tires yourself?[/QUOTE

My mechanic will change them... can’t do it at home ... live on a condo ...

 

[Brent Herridge]

Bike does look great. Just keep piling up the miles.

 

[Ridgeback9040]

Is that the black one that Mike Manson posted on #8 on this thread ? With the confederate flag on the tank ?

Correct ! I was keeping an eye on that one for a while ! Pics were very deceiving , description was vague , bottom line it was better than expected...

 

[Unsprung]

Bingo !! How do I get in touch with Dennis ? I need both tires replaced ASAP

denniskirk.com. I’ve gotten several tire from them.
Just noticed you found the site,

 

[awg]

I hope you have a secure place to lock it up.

 

[Ridgeback9040]

I hope you have a secure place to lock it up.

Yes my brother lives 5 min away with garage ... thank god

 

[Ridgeback9040]

denniskirk.com. I’ve gotten several tire from them.
Just noticed you found the site,

Found them cheaper at 2wheel.com

 

[Th3InfamousI]

Found them cheaper at 2wheel.com

Call your local shops around, make sure that they can actually mount a 330, some can't cause your tire machine doesn't go that big. Also some shops won't mount a tire you bring in yourself, they said it was liability BS. I was even paying them for an hour labor just to mount it on the rim, not even the bike itself!

I bought my own tire changer because between labor and difference in price buying online it has already paid itself. Local shop lost my business, that was they all they had from me anyways so they didnt care..haha

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[Ridgeback9040]

Call your local shops around, make sure that they can actually mount a 330, some can't cause your tire machine doesn't go that big. Also some shops won't mount a tire you bring in yourself, they said it was liability BS. I was even paying them for an hour labor just to mount it on the rim, not even the bike itself!

I bought my own tire changer because between labor and difference in price buying online it has already paid itself. Local shop lost my business, that was they all they had from me anyways so they didnt care..haha

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Good to know !! I will let him price the tires first and then I will ask him to match the price ... if that doesn’t work ! I will look somewhere else ...

 

[Mike manson]

another if someone looking


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[Mike manson]

Is that the black one that Mike Manson posted on #8 on this thread ? With the confederate flag on the tank ?

Looks like the one I posted


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[Ridgeback9040]

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Is that the black one that Mike Manson posted on #8 on this thread ? With the confederate flag on the tank ?

Correct ! I was keeping an eye on that one for a while ! Pics were very deceiving , description was vague , bottom line it was better than expected...

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[Ridgeback9040]

Looks like the one I posted

Yes you did !!

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[Nukeranger]

I use a No Mar tire changer which can be purchased at https://www.nomartirechanger.com/default.asp
I do not lower my tire pressure either. It has plenty of suspension and is a kick in the butt!

Of course, it’s not going to be like riding a recliner down the highway. You have to get the weight off your seat when you see a bump coming otherwise you pay the price and learn quickly. I’ve felt my fender going down the road and it goes up and down.

My girlfriend doesn’t think it’s bad either and that’s the ultimate test.

 

[Unsprung]

I use a No Mar tire changer which can be purchased at https://www.nomartirechanger.com/default.asp
I do not lower my tire pressure either. It has plenty of suspension and is a kick in the butt!

Of course, it’s not going to be like riding a recliner down the highway. You have to get the weight off your seat when you see a bump coming otherwise you pay the price and learn quickly. I’ve felt my fender going down the road and it goes up and down.

My girlfriend doesn’t think it’s bad either and that’s the ultimate test.

I’ve thought about getting a changer but not sure if it would be worth it for me. I don’t ride as much as most but if a good deal comes along...
On another note, I actually miss having the 03 Pitbull. Would’ve been nice to keep it and have the k9 but no need to cry over spilled milk. No room in the garage anyway.

 

[41bigdawg]

I have a No Mar changer in my shop too...wish I had bought it years ago

 

[Brent Herridge]

Agreed about the ultimate test. If she's not complaining, you've got it made.

And to Big Dog's credit, they actually gave the Ridgeback a really thick seat. It is so silly when people lay a piece of cloth over the seat pan and call it a hardtail "seat".

 

[No H2O]

You have to get the weight off your seat when you see a bump coming otherwise you pay the price and learn quickly.

Would a pushup seat make the bumps more tolerable?