DarkSideR
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« on: October 15, 2022, 06:26:01 AM » |
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Running a Michelin CrossClimate2 205/65r16. The taller tire helps on my high speed commutes through Texas. Smarter Everyday gave a great review of this tire (though sponsored by Michelin) - https://youtu.be/PT2odY3C6OgThe tire barely fits. I mean feeler gauge gap between the tire and the swing arm, but doesn't rub at 36psi. So far it handles fine in city driving. I haven't tested on the highway as of yet but not initially concerned.   |
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98valk
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« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2022, 07:27:45 AM » |
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nice. I don't run that tire but do have a 205/65-16 size installed. yep close to swing arm but has never touched it. while searching for a tire in that size some are a little wider than others in that area and there are also different tread widths also. RPMs will drop about 200 rpms. your mpg will go up and the engine just seems to like that 200 rpm reduction.  |
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« Last Edit: October 19, 2022, 01:23:52 PM by 98valk »
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1998 Std/Tourer, 2007 DR200SE, 1981 CB900C 10speed
1973 Duster 340 4-speed rare A/C, 2001 F250 4x4 7.3L, 6sp
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DarkSideR
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To be good, and to do good, is all we have to do.
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« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2022, 09:58:44 AM » |
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I ran a 65 series Hankock awhile back. With the Valkyries not having a 6th gear I'll take all the help I can get.
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« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2022, 10:03:09 AM » |
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$$$$$$$$ ?? Ya know-curious! RIDE SAFE.
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
VRCCDS0240 2012 GL1800 Gold Wing Motor Trike conversion
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« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2022, 03:52:40 PM » |
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$$$$$$$$ ?? Ya know-curious! RIDE SAFE.
Looked er up on Amazon. $.166.99 a couple minutes ago. Free shipping with Prime. RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
VRCCDS0240 2012 GL1800 Gold Wing Motor Trike conversion
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DarkSideR
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To be good, and to do good, is all we have to do.
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« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2022, 11:33:51 AM » |
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Review Update
I have spent some time on the new tire and did a stint up the Highway testing at 75-100mph.
I am happy to report that the intown handling has been very good. Better than expected based on the profile of the tire not being as round as others. The high speed testing yielded great results. The bike was stable and didn't not wander all the way up to 100mph (allegedly).
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« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2022, 07:07:52 PM » |
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Dustifon
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« Reply #8 on: October 26, 2022, 10:57:29 PM » |
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I’m running this exact tire on my standard. I’m in NJ outside of NYC- from beautiful twisties and cratered side roads in the mountains in Pennsylvania to commuting into Manhattan- this tire is doing it for me. Love it in the rain!
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Ken aka Oil Burner
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« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2022, 04:23:19 PM » |
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To those running the 65-series tire, I thought that I'd read about contact with the connectors under the fender at times of heavy bumps or loading. I may be mistaking this with a different tire (maybe the Austone?). Either way, take a look up there with a flashlight and make sure things aren't rubbing.
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