HotRod
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« on: April 27, 2010, 01:11:22 PM » |
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Anybody ever run a Bridgestone tire on the back? They got a real good price on them on Jake
Wilson,just wondering how they up.
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Jack
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VRCC# 3099, 1999 Valk Standard, 2006 Rocket 3
Benton, Arkansas
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« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2010, 01:18:47 PM » |
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I have had them on a VTX but not the Valk. They last about like a Dunlop.
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HotRod
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« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2010, 01:24:04 PM » |
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I have had them on a VTX but not the Valk. They last about like a Dunlop.
ok,I got 9k on my metzler, I bought those a few years ago when they had a free front tire special, I'm partial to Avon but willing to try the bridgestone,how many miles did get on yours? |
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Hoser
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« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2010, 07:07:07 PM » |
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I have had very god luck with the bridgestones, 10-15K with the rear, 16-20K with the front. There are 3 that fit the back, Excedra 702, 180/16/70, excedra 851, 180/16/70, Battlax 20, 200/16/60. The Battlax is FAT, barely clears. That's what I have on now. They all handle well.  hoser  |
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HotRod
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« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2010, 09:54:05 AM » |
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I have had very god luck with the bridgestones, 10-15K with the rear, 16-20K with the front. There are 3 that fit the back, Excedra 702, 180/16/70, excedra 851, 180/16/70, Battlax 20, 200/16/60. The Battlax is FAT, barely clears. That's what I have on now. They all handle well. hoser Thanks for the info! That is very helpful and by the way your Fat Lady is beautiful! I love the color and the billet caps on you pipes,are those 4" tuck stacks and if so where did you get the end caps? |
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« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2010, 10:47:46 AM » |
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I've worn out several 200/60 rear tires on my I/S. Most were Battleax 020 and I like them fine. That's what I have now and I just replaced a worn-out Cobra. I get between 9k-10k each. Just put the Excedra 702 on the front, first time with it, but so far so good.
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Hoser
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« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2010, 04:53:27 AM » |
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The tips are by Bill "Grumpy" Gurney of this board, best thing I ever put on. Bill didn't know it, but I gained 5HP on a dyno run I did after installing the tips. It was the only change I did between runs, I think it added a little back pressure, and I got lucky. I'm going to Dyno it again now that it's a year later and see if it's still there. Last years dyno sheet below. Hoser  |
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HotRod
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« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2010, 07:37:33 PM » |
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The tips are by Bill "Grumpy" Gurney of this board, best thing I ever put on. Bill didn't know it, but I gained 5HP on a dyno run I did after installing the tips. It was the only change I did between runs, I think it added a little back pressure, and I got lucky. I'm going to Dyno it again now that it's a year later and see if it's still there. Last years dyno sheet below. Hoser Are they still available? I would like to get a set if there no too much $ |
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Hoser
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« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2010, 04:58:57 AM » |
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Ask Grumpy, he's on this board, also the valkyrie riders forum on Delphi. hoser
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