Bias, radial

[Hoser]

Snagged a  Bridgestone Exedra GS850 180/70/16R on the cheap(110 Bux), but they didn't have a front 150/80/17R to match, so I also bought a  150/80/17 Bias Dunnie 404 Front for 75 bux.  Any thoughts on this?  Hoser   ???
 

[X Ring]

I know it works with a radial car tire.  I think it should work with a radial m/c rear tire.

Marty

[98valk]

bias on front and radial on back, no problems
radial on front and bias on back can be problems and usually is not reccomended

[Ricky-D]

bias on front and radial on back, no problems
radial on front and bias on back can be problems and usually is not reccomended

I think that mainly pertains to automobile applications.

I read a few thoughts on the same by some "motorcycle afficionado's" but they never seem to come up with any kind of substantiation, simply blind assumptions based on erroneous information.

Riding on two wheels changes the whole dynamic!

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[98valk]

"The (YAMAHA) Raider from the factory has a bias on the front and radial on the back. I wouldn't recommend it outside of the factory design or specs. I believe the HD Rocker is the same way. "
 

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[X Ring]

bias on front and radial on back, no problems
radial on front and bias on back can be problems and usually is not reccomended

I think that mainly pertains to automobile applications.

I read a few thoughts on the same by some "motorcycle afficionado's" but they never seem to come up with any kind of substantiation, simply blind assumptions based on erroneous information.

Riding on two wheels changes the whole dynamic!

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Ricky, there are lots of people riding other brands/models of bikes that came from the factory with bias ply tires and are running radial car tires on the back without ill effect.

Marty