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« on: February 07, 2014, 11:33:40 AM » |
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« Last Edit: February 08, 2014, 03:24:21 PM by CASABROKER »
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2014, 12:33:55 PM » |
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Sure looks like a Falken Ziex 512 to me.  |
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CASABROKER
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« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2014, 01:15:29 PM » |
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HayHauler
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« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2014, 01:27:36 PM » |
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« Last Edit: February 07, 2014, 01:29:09 PM by HayHauler »
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Tundra
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« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2014, 04:17:31 AM » |
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Wow only $62.00 and it's available in... 205x60x16  I would try that when I need a tire...I was going to try the Vredestein Sportrack 3 but for 1/3 the price in a 60 series it's a no brainer. Now I must get busy and wear out my Avon-200. |
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CASABROKER
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« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2014, 03:23:48 PM » |
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I am going to order one. Ready for spline service, ct still has some wear left but at this price why put it back on?
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HayHauler
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« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2014, 10:19:14 AM » |
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I can stop hordeing the 3 Falkens I have in my garage. It seems to be the same tire to me. Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2014, 12:14:39 PM » |
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How come the $23 difference between casabrokers link and hay haulers link?
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« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2014, 12:25:57 PM » |
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Cassa's is a 205-60-16 and HayHauler's is a 205-65-16.
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2qmedic
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« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2014, 12:49:32 PM » |
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Vredestein Sportrack 3... Installed yesterday  , but it's gonna be a few days before I can take it out. Bummer  I would post the pic if I could figure it out  |
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HayHauler
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« Reply #11 on: February 09, 2014, 04:50:41 PM » |
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Cassa's is a 205-60-16 and HayHauler's is a 205-65-16.
Yea, I like the taller tire for some reason. It isn't much different on the highway, but the rpms are a little lower. I like how the bike is raised up a little bit. Keeps the hard parts from draggin'. Hay JImmyt |
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« Reply #12 on: February 09, 2014, 11:07:43 PM » |
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My Falken Ziex will need changing before my Trip East this summer. At almost 30K miles I am very happy with this tire, and was upset the Falken was discontinued. I like the feel, and it runs 3K RPM at 70 MPH.
I just ordered this tire.
Fred.
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #13 on: February 10, 2014, 08:16:28 AM » |
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My Falken Ziex...runs 3K RPM at 70 MPH.
What size do you use? |
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2qmedic
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« Reply #14 on: February 10, 2014, 01:05:51 PM » |
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Wow only $62.00 and it's available in... 205x60x16 I would try that when I need a tire...I was going to try the Vredestein Sportrack 3 but for 1/3 the price in a 60 series it's a no brainer. Now I must get busy and wear out my Avon-200. Went out for a quick ride this afternoon on the new tire. The Vredestein Sportrack 3 really suprised me. It handles like a MC tire. Quick countersteering at speed, very light countersteer needed in a corner, and parking lot speed handling was really easy. The last tire wich was a GYTT handles like crap compared to the Sportrack 3. Cheers |
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NEHI
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« Reply #15 on: February 10, 2014, 02:57:13 PM » |
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Any noise with the Vredestein? I have been running a Michelin Hydroedge for the last 45k, and it still has lots of tread left. Although a bit square it is comfortable and dead quiet.
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2qmedic
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« Reply #16 on: February 10, 2014, 05:45:09 PM » |
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I didn't hear anything while riding, but when I pulled in the clutch to coast down I could hear the tread (I believe someone else mentioned this also). It didn't strike me as anything that would be annoying. I'll ride it again tomorrow and pay alittle more attention to it. |
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Tundra
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« Reply #17 on: February 11, 2014, 03:10:22 AM » |
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Wow only $62.00 and it's available in... 205x60x16 I would try that when I need a tire...I was going to try the Vredestein Sportrack 3 but for 1/3 the price in a 60 series it's a no brainer. Now I must get busy and wear out my Avon-200. Went out for a quick ride this afternoon on the new tire. The Vredestein Sportrack 3 really suprised me. It handles like a MC tire. Quick countersteering at speed, very light countersteer needed in a corner, and parking lot speed handling was really easy. The last tire wich was a GYTT handles like crap compared to the Sportrack 3. Cheers Thanks for the update. I have spoke with several others that are running that tire. All positive comments. (but pricey) |
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DarkSideR
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« Reply #18 on: February 11, 2014, 08:06:21 AM » |
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Wow only $62.00 and it's available in... 205x60x16 I would try that when I need a tire...I was going to try the Vredestein Sportrack 3 but for 1/3 the price in a 60 series it's a no brainer. Now I must get busy and wear out my Avon-200. I have the Sportrac 3 and gladly paid 2/3 more for the better handling characteristics. @ $150 it's still less expensive than a cheap MC tire. |
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« Reply #19 on: February 11, 2014, 08:28:15 PM » |
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It is a direct replacement for the Falken Ziex 512. I've got 2200 miles on mine and I am very happy with the performance. Sooo much smoother and quieter than the E3 I had. I'll never go back to a MC tire. I put on the 205/60-16 and really like the added height (1/2 inch) and slightly lower RPM's. The tire instills more confidence for me; I now find myself touching the pegs on corners that I never did in the past. Wet weather traction is amazing so I don't mind the rain near as much now.
Hope that helps,
Randy
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CASABROKER
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« Reply #20 on: February 11, 2014, 11:06:07 PM » |
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Just ordered mine 62 bucks way too cheap....
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DarkSideR
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« Reply #21 on: February 12, 2014, 06:03:07 AM » |
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EEEEK, the Falkin is getting horrible reviews. One said tread separation. Careful boys... There may be a very good reason it's only sixty bucks. https://www.1010tires.com/Tires/Reviews/Falken/Ziex+ZE-512 |
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HayHauler
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« Reply #22 on: February 12, 2014, 06:09:38 AM » |
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No flaming death here. On my second one and putting on a 3rd in May. The first one I got 17,600 miles out of and still had more to go. Was going to Inzane and would have needed a tire while out on the road. Just keep an eye on your tires, no matter what tires you ride on, MC or CT. Hay Jimmyt |
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« Reply #23 on: February 12, 2014, 06:46:43 PM » |
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Are these car tires your putting on your bike? Front or rear?
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2qmedic
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« Reply #24 on: February 12, 2014, 08:03:37 PM » |
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Are these car tires your putting on your bike? Front or rear?
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DarkSideR
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« Reply #25 on: February 13, 2014, 06:51:25 AM » |
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Are these car tires your putting on your bike? Front or rear?
Technically you can Double Darkside. Some people are putting a Car Tire on the back, and then putting a Rear Motorcycle Tire, backwards on the front. I would deem this the "Advanced" level of darksiding, and would suggest just starting with a Car Tire on the back. ps - "shhhhh" the Vredestein is better. but don't tell anyone I said that.  |
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CASABROKER
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« Reply #26 on: February 13, 2014, 09:37:41 AM » |
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You know what they say about assuming?
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HayHauler
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« Reply #27 on: February 13, 2014, 09:44:57 AM » |
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Are these car tires your putting on your bike? Front or rear?
Technically you can Double Darkside. Some people are putting a Car Tire on the back, and then putting a Rear Motorcycle Tire, backwards on the front. I would deem this the "Advanced" level of darksiding, and would suggest just starting with a Car Tire on the back. ps - "shhhhh" the Vredestein is better. but don't tell anyone I said that. They "might" be better, but I will have to wait a good while before I will know... I have 3 Falkens in the wings waiting to me mounted. I got worried when they discontinued them and bought all that Discount Tire had in Texas at the time. Hay Jimmyt |
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2qmedic
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« Reply #28 on: February 13, 2014, 10:28:57 AM » |
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Are these car tires your putting on your bike? Front or rear?
Technically you can Double Darkside. Some people are putting a Car Tire on the back, and then putting a Rear Motorcycle Tire, backwards on the front. I would deem this the "Advanced" level of darksiding, and would suggest just starting with a Car Tire on the back. ps - "shhhhh" the Vredestein is better. but don't tell anyone I said that. They "might" be better, but I will have to wait a good while before I will know... I have 3 Falkens in the wings waiting to me mounted. I got worried when they discontinued them and bought all that Discount Tire had in Texas at the time. Hay Jimmyt Don't worry about who said what...I'll say it. The Vredestein Sportrack 3 is a great handling tire to the point that I feel like I'm riding a MC tire... Cheers |
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HayHauler
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« Reply #29 on: February 14, 2014, 07:41:06 AM » |
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Are these car tires your putting on your bike? Front or rear?
Technically you can Double Darkside. Some people are putting a Car Tire on the back, and then putting a Rear Motorcycle Tire, backwards on the front. I would deem this the "Advanced" level of darksiding, and would suggest just starting with a Car Tire on the back. ps - "shhhhh" the Vredestein is better. but don't tell anyone I said that. They "might" be better, but I will have to wait a good while before I will know... I have 3 Falkens in the wings waiting to me mounted. I got worried when they discontinued them and bought all that Discount Tire had in Texas at the time. Hay Jimmyt Don't worry about who said what...I'll say it. The Vredestein Sportrack 3 is a great handling tire to the point that I feel like I'm riding a MC tire... Cheers No harm intended.... I found a tire that I really liked and went overboard.. Hay Jimmyt |
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