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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Quick tire question... /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1114588774 Message started by WD on 04/27/05 at 00:59:34 |
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Title: Quick tire question... Post by WD on 04/27/05 at 00:59:34 Okay, so the label on the frame neck says the rear tire is a 140-80-15. I'm running a 140-90-15 (fits fine), becausethe dealer couldn't get a stock size replacement in time. My bike did NOT come with a 140/80/15. Did ANYONE else receive their bike, brand new from the factory no less, with a 130, yes 130-80-15? I like the ride better with the 140-90, but the 130-80 looked better. Just curious. -WD |
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Title: Re: Quick tire question... Post by sluggo on 04/27/05 at 02:35:57 WD wrote:
mine came 140/80 burnt that baby off in less than 5k now got the 140/90 looks good on the bobber |
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Title: Re: Quick tire question... Post by Savage_Rob on 04/27/05 at 05:33:57 I like the 140/90 I put on mine but the saddlebag supports had to go and I changed the bolts holding the chrome on to shroom-cap hex bolts to ensure it wouldn't rub. I am toying with the idea of slightly bigger shocks to increase that distance a little more but it's not a priority. |
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Title: Re: Quick tire question... Post by Paladin on 04/27/05 at 08:27:08 I have a Dunlop D404 size 140-90/15 on the rear and was able to install my saddlebags with the rear wheel on the ground. |
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Title: Re: Quick tire question... Post by gandalph40 on 04/28/05 at 11:03:43 I'm running a 140-90 on mine too. I'm about 6', 200 lbs. and, while I have the shocks set at the stiffest setting, nothing is rubbing. |
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Title: Re: Quick tire question... Post by Setral on 04/28/05 at 12:15:09 According to the specs... Front: 100/90-19 57H Rear: 140/80-15 67H This almost right then, for stock tires? |
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Title: Re: Quick tire question... Post by Setral on 04/28/05 at 13:07:58 Sorry to take the thread, but since its a tires question I didn't want to make a new one ;D . On a tight budget, any problems with buying Dunlop D404s? |
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Title: Re: Quick tire question... Post by Savage_Rob on 04/28/05 at 13:39:38 I put the 491's on mine and like 'em just fine. |
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Title: Re: Quick tire question... Post by Setral on 04/28/05 at 13:45:32 Yeah, but the 404s are the "economy replacements" which is why I asked ;D |
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Title: Re: Quick tire question... Post by Savage_Rob on 04/28/05 at 13:49:51 Post above says Paladin has a 404 on the back of his. Maybe shoot him a PM and see how he likes it. |
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Title: Re: Quick tire question... Post by Setral on 04/28/05 at 13:53:29 Thanks Savage_Rob, I didn't even notice he mentioned it... man I must be out of it today :-X |
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Title: Re: Quick tire question... Post by Paladin on 04/28/05 at 18:43:14 I got them from Motorcycle Accessory Warehouse (http://www.accwhse.com/dunlop.htm) who were the best price I could find at the time. They currently list the front tire for $49.95 shipped and the rear tire for $62.95 shipped -- $112.90 total re-rubber not counting new tubes or mounting. (I didn't bother with a new tube but will for the next replacement.) I know what you mean about a tight budget -- Dunlop K491's run $153.90 plus shipping, Metzeler ME880's $195.90 plus shipping; and with two teenage daughters I have to shave costs where I can. The new front tire is sitting in the garage waiting for more tread to rub off the original front. The original rear I replaced not too long after I acquired the bike, maybe 5200-5500 miles. Just turned 7000 miles and I cannot eyeball any reduction in tread depth. |
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Title: Re: Quick tire question... Post by shawn_b on 05/04/05 at 20:41:38 i'm 6'1 275 if i went with 140/90/15 will it rub ??? shawn |
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