The bike is spec'd with a 140/70-18 in the rear and it seems I am only able to locate tires in the 160/60 size. Will these work on my bike? Also, what would be the difference in riding with a bias-ply tire instead of a radial tire?
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I am a firefighter stationed in Iraq right now, I really want a motorcycle to ride when I come home in June...Would anyone wanna trade for a K5 Blazer with a 350 engine, removable top, headers, and new 33" super swamper tires....The blazer is at my home in northern Michigan...thanks
when i started riding it, it felt funny on my turns. i drove it only a few miles total and realized there was a screw in it. the screw is just to the right of the middle part of the tire. all the shops in town aren't going to be open till tuesday and i need it before then. will a regular car plug kit work? is it recommended or should i wait
its a '07 ninja 650r. it only has about 3000 miles on the tire. the tread is still perfect
I have a 98 Honda CBR 600cc F3.
My rear tire has worn off pretty badly, front tire is still looking okay.
However, I have trouble deciding what to replace.
FACTS
Existing Tires
Front: Metzeler 120/70 Sportec M-1
Rear: Metzeler 180/55 ZR17 MeZ4 Steel Radial
Recommended by the owner manual.
Front:120/60 ZR17 (55w) [like Dunlop D204FK]
Rear: 160/60 ZR17 (69W) [like Dunlop D204k]
I noticed the size different between what I have and what it recommended on the owner manual (I bought it with those old tires).
Now I replace, Should I replace with the exact tire of what I am having which is, again, 180/55 ZR17 Metzeler ?
Or go with the owner manual recommended 160/60 ZR17?
Note, I only have money to change the rear tire.
Can some one mind explaining to me what those numbers mean?
My other concern is, since I am changing the rear tire only. Is it bad that my front tire and rear tire are different brand?
i installed a 520 kit on my motorcycle and it just doesn't feel right when i ride around. the bike rides straight but feels like there is drag when i pull in the clutch. could it be the 520 kit playing games with my head or....?
the 520 kit consists of new chain and sprockets. rear disc brake dragging sounds like a possibility.
I have a Harley Davidson Sportster 2005.. I am not sure what the air pressure in the tires should be.
I have a Honda Hornet CB 600 F2 and use it only for occasional rides, approximately 1000 miles annually.
I am concerned about the tires. Although they look as new, they are getting old. For example, the rear tire manufacturing date shows 1704, that is approx April 2004.
After how many years (after manufacturing date) should I replace the tire irrespective of milage?
I have a x8 mini motorcycle and i was wondering if they made a bigger or wider back tire for any of the mini motorcycles. If they do please give me a web site where i can find it.
Thanks.
I have been looking for an air compressor for my motorcycle's tires. The problem that I always find is that all of the tire compressors I see out there need a 12V power outlet.
Does anyone know any compressors that could be re-charged or plug in the wall and do not use the 12V outlet?
I don't have a car so I am looking for something that would work without the 12V power outlet.
Thanks!
I need to change both tire and I'm thinking about doing this myself because I've heard bringing it to a shop isn't cheap.
They are tubeless tires. and I have looked at a few videos on how to do it. the one from rockymountainatvmc.com looked the best to me. I have tire irons and am planning on buying dyna beads to balance.
can anyone tell me the reason why the tires are directional. please only if you KNOW this not just what you think. And if you know anywhere (such as a website) that states this please list it thank you
this wonder boy thinks hes funny. i am asking because im pretty sure i know but i NEED to find out. also i have heard many different reasons
I've always wondered about how a motorcycle and rider would control and survive a tire blowout, cruising on the freeway at 65-75 MPH? Although it is probably an unusual situation, as most riders do a "flight check" prior to a long ride.
A blowout on a four wheel auto is one thing, but with only two tires, I don't even want to think about it. A small leak which could cause the tire to go flat, unnoticed until a flat tire would be another situation of safety
If this has ever happened to any of you riders out there, can you give us the details on the road conditions, type and weight of bike you were riding and what damages occured to you and your bike. Thanks
I usually would go through my honda dealer but they just recently changed owners and have been being a real pain to deal with. does anyone know of a reputable source for cruiser tires, hopefully one that will ship to Alaska for less than an arm, leg, and left nut?
so... the people who said JCW... have you seen what it costs to have them ship to AK? well, i know you don't cuz you woulndt have said it.
and honda and harley are the only dealers in town.
how much does it typically cost for a new muffler on a suzuki gz250 year 2001 and a set of new mid grade tires. thanks a bunch
I have mild dry-rot on the sidewalls (NOT the tread) of my motorcycle tires. It is not to the point where the tires are losing pressure (I've checked them daily for the last month)...
...But I am wondering if there is anything I can put on the tires to prevent the cracks from getting larger or, better yet, fill the existing cracks permanently (IE rubber cement perhaps)?
I am also wondering what the chance of blow-out is for a tire not losing any air pressure...
They place i got my gas scooter from shut down!!
i've looked everywere...it's the rear tire (9x3.50-4)
IF anybody knows a place were i can get a REAR tire please email me or post the site..thanks
keyshakeysha101@yahoo.com
The coefficient of static friction between the tires of a motorcycle and the road is µs = 0.46. At a speed of 13 m/s, what is the radius of the tightest unbanked turn that the driver can handle?
answer in m.
Cannot figure this dang question, please help.
Hi. I just got an 85 honda magna 700. I was wondering on what tires would be well suited for it? i will be doing alot of riding. work and back and just some cruising around. I want a tire thjat is good in wet weather also. any ideas let me know i was looking at the Metzeler Marathon 880 but im not sure if they would be any good. ive heard good on bad on all tires so any thought would help. Thanks
Can you get it from a gas station, out of the machine that says 25 cents for air and water ?
How often do you need to put it in your tires?
What's happening when motorcycle one of tyres suddenly explodes due to riding process? Can it even happen or do motorcycle tyres are so hard differently from cars' not to explode? Yesterday I just thought about situations when you riding too fast to see any edged barrier and ride on it? Will rider fall from motorcycle then or continue riding, just tyre will slowly release it's air? Or it explodes loudly and splashes?
Rear tire 160/60/17 on a Suzuki GSX-R750
with out making them to slick to ride on, is it safe to just clean the side walls?
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