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« on: November 30, 2015, 07:09:48 AM » |
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I've had a slow leak in my 2001 I/S rear tire all summer (Avon Cobra). Have not checked but figure its probably the valve stem as I can't find any punctures in the tread. Checking it close when I put it up for the winter I noticed a lot of cupping on the tire, I couldn't tell it by looking as the tread still looks good could only tell when I cupped my hand and ran it up and down the tread. So looks like I'll be replacing the tire.
I've been considering going to the dark side with the Austone Taxi tire but haven't made up my mind. I'm wondering if it's as simple as just replacing the tire or if I'll need to do anything to the shocks to raise the bike a little to accommodate the tire, don't want to worry about having the tire rub while riding two up. I'm not against going with another Avon Cobra although I did hear rumors of some bad tires coming out of the factory this year.
I just picked up the bike end of June and I figure the tires had a slow leak for a long time that's why the tires cupped. Would appreciate any comments.
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old2soon
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« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2015, 07:48:32 AM » |
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Whatever rear or front tire you go with use steel valve stems. I'm on a A T T BUT I had done the nut cage mod for my first D/S adventure. I do not believe the nut cage mod is NEEDED with the A T T. I go about 210-220 and I carry a lot of crap on my I/S and I leave the stock shock on 3-the middle. Cupping indicates low pressure generally. Do NOT know your experience level BUT transition to D/S is usually easy peasy-your results MIGHT be different!  RIDE SAFE. |
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gordonv
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« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2015, 09:08:31 AM » |
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Here is the tire valve. https://www.jakewilson.com/p/1753/-/162103/Myers-90%C2%B0-Tubeless-Chrome-Valve-StemAs for the A T T, I can't speak for the Valk clearance, but placed it on my GW GL1500 and could not tell the difference from a mc tire. It was great, went to Inzane in Spearfish and back. A little taller too, so lowered the RPM down. Going 75 mph was the same rpm as 70 mph used to be (speeds above the 70-75 mph start using excessive fuel). You can still get the tire today from Univeral for no shipping charge (approx. $30 savings). Their next sale might be around Easter. I think that is when I bought mine, in the spring. https://www.universaltire.com/175r16-austone-taxi-black.html |
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« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2015, 11:45:51 AM » |
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« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2015, 05:53:56 AM » |
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I think that you will enjoy the Austone Taxi Tire. No problems in mounting. Just remember that metal valve stem.  Ride safe. |
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« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2015, 05:58:27 PM » |
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I think that you will enjoy the Austone Taxi Tire. No problems in mounting. Just remember that metal valve stem. Ride safe. And new valve stem keepers... they are affordable, prevent the centrifugal forces from unseating the valve stem seal. |
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« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2015, 06:09:28 PM » |
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I think that you will enjoy the Austone Taxi Tire. No problems in mounting. Just remember that metal valve stem. Ride safe. And new valve stem keepers... they are affordable, prevent the centrifugal forces from unseating the valve stem seal. If you go with the metal valve stems the keepers are not necessary. |
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« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2015, 08:35:21 AM » |
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if you go with the taxi tire no mod needed. if you go full darkside 205/60/16 car tire then yes you need to do the mod plus take the square nut on the right side and grind it down to half its thickness. even after doing the mod on cage the nut its self can contact the tire side wall when 2 up. mine did and to fix it i ground down the nut to half its size and all is well. also if you go with CT pick one that has the most rounded sides.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2015, 10:59:12 AM » |
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You don't have to grind down the fat nuts, just use normal skinny ones.
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