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« on: March 18, 2015, 05:16:43 AM » |
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is It me or are those Avon Cobra rear tires difficult to find?
if somebody could point me in the direction of a decent priced retire in the Avon Cobra brand I would greatly appreciate it.
Tia greggh
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« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2015, 05:18:37 AM » |
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« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2015, 05:25:49 AM » |
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« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2015, 05:28:21 AM » |
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greggh
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« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2015, 05:59:42 AM » |
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Thanks all!
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greggh
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« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2015, 06:26:21 AM » |
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180/70r15
Is that the correct size?
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« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2015, 06:34:31 AM » |
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180/70-16 or some (including myself) run the 200/60-16...Jim
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« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2015, 08:43:02 AM » |
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Just bought one from Jake. Always seem to buy tires from them.  |
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« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2015, 08:44:21 AM » |
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What kind of mileage are you getting on your rear Cobra tire?
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« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2015, 09:11:17 AM » |
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12-15K miles with 45 psi.
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« Reply #10 on: March 18, 2015, 03:40:51 PM » |
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« Reply #11 on: March 18, 2015, 07:33:50 PM » |
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180/70-16 or some (including myself) run the 200/60-16...Jim
Does that 200/60 fit without issues? Makes it a little taller? |
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« Reply #12 on: March 18, 2015, 08:09:08 PM » |
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Wider I would think
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« Reply #13 on: March 19, 2015, 02:23:33 AM » |
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180/70-16 or some (including myself) run the 200/60-16...Jim
Does that 200/60 fit without issues? Makes it a little taller? I ran a 200 series Bridgestone with no issues. As stated it's wider. I never noticed much difference in rpms from being taller. Only had it on for 6,500 miles before the tire was showing strips and replaced with a car tire. |
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« Reply #14 on: March 19, 2015, 05:37:48 AM » |
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I like the 200 Avon Cobra for the rear
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« Reply #15 on: March 19, 2015, 08:01:11 AM » |
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Interesting...I run a Valk tire on the back of my Wing due to it being taller than the OEM size. Figured the 200 would be wider, but also a little taller based on profile.
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« Reply #16 on: March 19, 2015, 10:06:18 AM » |
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I know there are exceptions, however if you are considering a 200/16-16 width tire, I highly recommend you follow the nut cage modification as presented in the forum. This easy modification, should provide enough clearance for any brand.
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« Reply #17 on: March 19, 2015, 03:10:49 PM » |
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- Is that the correct size?
The size of the rear tire is easier to remember if you use the 8-7-6 mnemonic (180/70-16).  |
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« Reply #18 on: March 19, 2015, 03:21:56 PM » |
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180/70-16 or some (including myself) run the 200/60-16...Jim
Does that 200/60 fit without issues? Makes it a little taller? Yes, it fits without issues. It's a wider tire. I used to run the 200 series Bridgestone which costs much less and handles even better (sticks like glue) but I couldn't get 10k out of it. Avon gets me double the mileage, good handling and a fat cool looking MC tire. |
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« Reply #19 on: March 19, 2015, 06:32:29 PM » |
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Are there no concerns or issues with putting the Avon 200/60 tire which is designed for a 5.5" rim on our 5" rim?? Change of face profile, contact patch, etc.??
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« Reply #20 on: March 19, 2015, 06:46:31 PM » |
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Are there no concerns or issues with putting the Avon 200/60 tire which is designed for a 5.5" rim on our 5" rim?? Change of face profile, contact patch, etc.??
1\2"? Folks are putting car tires on them motorcycles. I have two bikes with the 200 Cobras on the rear |
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« Reply #21 on: March 20, 2015, 06:04:21 AM » |
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I have 4 bikes with the Avon Cobra 200/60/16 and have put them on many bikes with out any clearance problems. Just stick in on and go. You will love it.
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« Reply #22 on: March 20, 2015, 11:23:49 AM » |
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Bummer. Now you guys tell me.  I just installed standard sized Cobras front and rear. Although the 180/70-16 is adequately beefy for the "phat gurl", another (almost) inch would have been nice. ...next time. (and good to know). There are lots of motorcycles that pretty much are max'ed out with factory spec tire sizes. Especially shaft-driven bikes. |
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« Reply #23 on: March 20, 2015, 11:46:08 AM » |
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I run the 200 series. I did the nut cage modification but I come closer to the swingarm.
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