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gordorad
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« on: May 08, 2012, 04:48:29 AM » |
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Looks as if my front is going to be needing replacement soon.
Is putting a back tire mounted on reverse just fine? I'm guessing it will last longer? How much longer?
My new rear is an E3. Any reason to go with same?
Is the correct size 150 80R 17 ? If I go with a rear on front in reverse, what size? What are the risks, if any??
From what I hear Avon's will last quite a long time..
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« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2012, 05:31:36 AM » |
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The Search Box Is your friend, this has been discussed at length. I would recommend you do some research cuz you know what opinions are like.
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« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2012, 06:02:16 AM » |
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I just replaced a Metzler 880 on the front that i got 14454 miles out of.  I replaced that with a Shinko 890 that up to this point(over 600 miles)i'm liking a lot.  But opinions like-well you know-yada yada yada. :cooldude:RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2012, 06:49:22 AM » |
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That Shinko seems like the lowest priced tire of them all. About 129 with shipping from MC Store? What's the handling like? Wear? To me most important is ride.......
As I have a new E3 Rear, does it make any sense for an E3 front?? Does it matter?
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« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2012, 06:52:08 AM » |
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« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2012, 07:15:36 AM » |
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I'm running a dunlop D404 rear tire (bias ply) on the front and although I don't have many miles on it, I've got to say I love how well it handles. It is mounted reversed, and I am running a car tire on the rear, but in this weekend's ride in heavy winds, rain, snow and hail, not even once did I feel like the handling was any different than dry pavement. SO, I am personally impressed with the tire and it's performance. Oh, I believe it is a 130/90/17. Too lazy to get dressed and go look.
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« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2012, 07:28:44 AM » |
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Ok, I've been doing the searches and reading the attached links.....But really can't find out why people mount a rear "backwards".....
I understand a rear has more rubber and will last longer, but why mount it backwards??
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« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2012, 07:49:39 AM » |
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Ok, I've been doing the searches and reading the attached links.....But really can't find out why people mount a rear "backwards".....
I understand a rear has more rubber and will last longer, but why mount it backwards??
has to do how the tire belts are made. there was a post about this a few days ago. metzler FAQ has a good answer. I'm running conti-go some sites i.e. http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/index.php?manufacturers_id=691&osCsid=826adef5e7748a86b4289ab8ce7f5337 have it for $100 and using E-3 on rear, posted about this combo and pics in one of the threads I posted. this conti-go is v-rated and puts the speedo 5 mph fast and the ODO spot on for my std. |
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« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2012, 08:06:01 AM » |
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Hey CA. Thanks for the link.....As the Conti Go......are you running that in "reverse"??
Gordo
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« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2012, 09:05:56 AM » |
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« Reply #10 on: May 08, 2012, 09:51:48 AM » |
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I did it.
I didn't like it. I had it on for about 100 miles... and went back to the Metz 880.
To each their own.
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« Reply #11 on: May 08, 2012, 10:29:05 AM » |
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Falken Ziex ZE-512 205/65R-16 on the rear, Dunlop D404 130/90-17 bias rear on the front; mounted normally cause I'm more concerned with water shedding in the rain than I am about cap delamination. Dyna beads for balance.
Both Michelin and Metzler say it's OK to put a bias front with a radial rear, but not the other way around.
Rode for two days in light to heavy rain on hiway 19 over Lake Superior from Winnipeg to Sault Ste. Marie last summer and the bike handled it way better than I did. 12,000 miles on the combo and they both still look like new.
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« Reply #12 on: May 08, 2012, 10:33:54 AM » |
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Shinko for me I think I got it for 89 bucks shipped. No problems running it with dyna beads. 1500 mi looks great
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« Reply #13 on: May 08, 2012, 11:58:21 AM » |
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That Shinko seems like the lowest priced tire of them all. About 129 with shipping from MC Store? What's the handling like? Wear? To me most important is ride.......
As I have a new E3 Rear, does it make any sense for an E3 front?? Does it matter?
I just got an Avon AM-26 Roadrider 130/90-17 from Chaparral Racing for $116.88 shipped. Marty |
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« Reply #15 on: May 10, 2012, 05:38:16 AM » |
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So I ordered the Conti Go.....Going to mount in normal fashion....
As to the dynabeads, any best place on pricing?? How much do I need?
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« Reply #16 on: May 10, 2012, 10:30:05 AM » |
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So I ordered the Conti Go.....Going to mount in normal fashion....
As to the dynabeads, any best place on pricing?? How much do I need?
Usually 2oz front 3 oz rear. Again i stress-USUALLY.  RIDE SAFE. |
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