Perforated Bearclaw!
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1olbull
Riding Motor Since 1950
Please allow me to butt in.
The 55 aspect ratio does indeed make a good difference in handling, but tis just part of the story.
Likely in attempt to help new riders in park lots and at low speed, the Roadster was created with a reverse daigo. The result is the rear axle is .5 inch lower than the front. This is not condusive to good corner handling.
The 240/R5516 raises the rear axle to level with the front. This improves handling; however, reducing the circumference of the front can lower the front axle .5 inch below the rear and seriously improve handling!
A 140/78R17 or even better, the Michelin Road5 in 150/70R17 will greatly improve handling.
Tal
Living Legend
Well theres a fact i wasn't aware of about the Roadster!...Another reason this is a top forum! Knowledge at every turn!...Thanx 1oBull, ...and you aint butting in Brutha...its an open discussion your input is very welcome..thanx.
Paul Bryant
Living Legend
And the Bridgestone exedra max thru Boyds
Rear Road Tyre Bridgestone Exedra Max EA1RZ (Radial) 240/55VR16
$324.00
Yep that is the Tyre that I use, and who I buy from.
have bought a few of them.
An interesting story about Boyd M/C'z Tal ....
Back in the late 70's I worked as a Motor Cycle Mechanic at Bryan Scobie Honda.
John Amor was the parts boy back then, and David Ricka was the head Mechanic (I was No. 2)
These days, John is the parts manager at Boyds, and Dave is the workshop Manager.
They both look after me well
Tal
Living Legend
Nice!...and now your'e number 1!!
Paul Bryant
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phar2slo
Living Legend
I like my Avon Cobra rear tyre.
I found it improves the cornering of the beast. **** near ripped my foot off the peg the other day going around the round about.
But seen as olbull and Paul recommends the Bridgestones I will try out them next when I'm due to replace the rear tire.
1olbull
Riding Motor Since 1950
Yep that is the Tyre that I use, and who I buy from.
have bought a few of them.
An interesting story about Boyd M/C'z Tal ....
Back in the late 70's I worked as a Motor Cycle Mechanic at Bryan Scobie Honda.
John Amor was the parts boy back then, and David Ricka was the head Mechanic (I was No. 2)
These days, John is the parts manager at Boyds, and Dave is the workshop Manager.
They both look after me well
Looks to me like about 25 to 30 thousand miles of rear tires . . .
CanberraR3
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Here’s a discussion from 2012 with some tyre insights.
Another Avon Problem
There’s a lot earlier than that as well if anyone wants to search.
A couple of dearly departed brothers in that thread too. RIP.
Another Avon Problem
There’s a lot earlier than that as well if anyone wants to search.
A couple of dearly departed brothers in that thread too. RIP.
geno
Supercharged
Very nice big guy! "Be Safe"
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