Mud lites installed. Opinion....

[cajun66]

Last weekend, I got my mud lites mounted to the rims and decided to replace the rear bearings/seals. Now one week and 86 dollars later, I hav the tires, bearings, seals, rear brakes, and cable replaced. As a trail tire I find them to be a little stiff making for a harsh ride. Turning characteristics are fine by me. Traction is outstanding for my terrain. So far, I'm very pleased.


Next on the agenda: Take care of oil burning issue and new paint.

[vartiak15]

i dont see any pics?

[Huffa]

Last weekend, I got my mud lites mounted to the rims and decided to replace the rear bearings/seals. Now one week and 86 dollars later, I hav the tires, bearings, seals, rear brakes, and cable replaced. As a trail tire I find them to be a little stiff making for a harsh ride. Turning characteristics are fine by me. Traction is outstanding for my terrain. So far, I'm very pleased.


Next on the agenda: Take care of oil burning issue and new paint.

Which machine? The 185?

[cajun66]

Oops. I'll get pics soon. Just cleaned it and fabbed up a couple of extended mud flaps (I'm too old to enjow the gritty feel of mud sliding down the inside of my shirt. :D )
I put the tires on the 185s. The 200 is a resto in progress. I have the frame stripped and waiting on a coat of Eastwood Chassis Black, the motor is in need of a rebuild and new cam, and I need to locate a correct tank and fender set.
The 185 is my actual running trike. Once the 200 is done, the 185 will go under the resto knife. But for now I'll settle for drab green. ;)

[cajun66]

http://www.aircoolers.org/images/185sfront.JPG
http://www.aircoolers.org/images/185smudflaps.JPG
http://www.aircoolers.org/images/185smudders.JPG
This is the 200 as of last week. Looks a little lighter now. LOL
http://www.aircoolers.org/images/200spieces.JPG

[LaDano]

Looks good, I'm putting a set on my 200e if I ever get to it. I just put a set of dirt devils on my 200es. Their alot heavier than the mudlites, if they don't root very well I'm putting mudlites on it aslo. I got a buddy (La Cycles) in central that sells them cheaper than anyone in town. He swears by them, but the dirt devils came with a package deal so I'm gonna try them. If you need any parts let me know I'm over run with 200 stuff.

[Oldshell4481]

lol mooned by a trike/upskirt trike lol nice tires i wanna get some good mud tires for my 200e

[atctim]

I run Mudlites on my 86 Big Red, but put them on the 350X for winter. You can't beat them in the snow. They have a semi stiff sidewall so they would make a hard ride on a hard tail.

[250sxer]

http://www.aircoolers.org/images/185sfront.JPG
http://www.aircoolers.org/images/185smudflaps.JPG
http://www.aircoolers.org/images/185smudders.JPG
This is the 200 as of last week. Looks a little lighter now. LOL
http://www.aircoolers.org/images/200spieces.JPG


Hey Matt, I like your tire selection....well have to run em against the Claws....
How old are you anyway?

[edog]

I have them on my 225 dxn all around.The reason they may be harsh is the tires could be inflatted to much.Or your shock in the rear isn't good enough for them.Try a different shock,you will love them then.

[250sxer]

I have them on my 225 dxn all around.The reason they may be harsh is the tires could be inflatted to much.Or your shock in the rear isn't good enough for them.Try a different shock,you will love them then.


Last i checked, a 185s doesn't have a rear shock.......

[LaDano]

Last weekend, I got my mud lites mounted to the rims and decided to replace the rear bearings/seals. Now one week and 86 dollars later, I hav the tires, bearings, seals, rear brakes, and cable replaced. As a trail tire I find them to be a little stiff making for a harsh ride. Turning characteristics are fine by me. Traction is outstanding for my terrain. So far, I'm very pleased.


Next on the agenda: Take care of oil burning issue and new paint.
Sounds like a new top end

[edog]

Last i checked, a 185s doesn't have a rear shock.......
Sorrry :( do they sell a conversion kit to put a shock on?

[cajun66]

How old are you anyway?

If the saying holds any truth "You're only as old as you feel"....I'm 97.
But, according to my License, I'm 31.

I now have 2 issues. The burning oil ( I think it's rings) and I am noticing a vibration in the upper RPM range. But that's a whole 'nother topic.

[cajun66]

P.S. I aired the tires down to 3-5 psi improving the ride some. But I think a new seat cushion will help a lot.
An update on the mudlites: Yesterday, I ran the 3wheeler on some new trails I found along Sandy Creek that consisted of a variety of terrain including, loose watery mud, thick clay mud, sand, hard dirt, loose dirt, steep hills, and a billion tree roots.
Verdict: Outstanding traction. Thoroughly pleased with the purchase.

[LaDano]

With this rain we're getting now, you ought to try them out tomorrow. I garentee you'll be impressed. As far as the vibration, with the slack gone in the bearings and f/ sprocket, you might be getting whats already been there. You don't know of any '84 big reds around there do you?

[cajun66]

I plan to ride tomorrow. My neighbor has a 84 200 big red. And a buddy at work has a few that are basket cases.

[LaDano]

I need the rear axle. If you can get 1 maybe we can work out a deal. I've got lots of parts for yours. Hell I'm off tomorrow, I'd like to make a ride. I haven't tried the dirt devils out yet.

[Russell 350X]

how do those tires so in mud on the 185?? look decent, i need some new tired by the end of summer for my 200, prolly get em in 22's if i can

Russ

[LaDano]

They come in "22, yes they pull very nice.

[cajun66]

Mine are the 22x11x8s

LaDano, you have a PM.

[edog]

Did you have fun?

[cajun66]

Didn't get the chance. got caught up working on my camper and ran out of daylight. Maybe tomorrow or definitely friday. I'll even take pictures of the terrain.

[LaDano]

It was too just cold to get muddy today. Got my dirtdevils mounted on the es today, tore the yard up.

[LaDano]

cajun66 you get a pm