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  1. Steel

    Looking for rear tire

    I was hoping to replace my Excedra Max before RAA. Rocky Mountain ATV has them on back order. Where is the next best place for a good price?
  2. mexican

    How long will this tire last?

    As most of you know i rode darkside for many years, now i have this tire that my friend Bud gave me, should i replace it before MV or will it be ok
  3. Skelton Hogs

    16" front tire to diff size??

    Ahoy mates. I have 16" tires front and rear on stock wheels. Any experience with with changing the size from 150-80/16 to 140-85/16? I am having challenges turning the bike at lower speeds and understand that a thinner tire helps make that easier.
  4. sonny

    Avon Chrome tire$$$$

    For $587.00 dollars this tires had better be really good. Ordered a set tonight. They had better be a big improvement over the past series. That and a rad cover black lower from Hermy's is getting a bit. $59.96 for that. Mine was cracked from road debris. Went to work today due to rain. Nothing...
  5. Hoffm4n

    Trouble sourcing a rear tire, anyone?

    Has anyone has trouble sourcing a rear tire? I was told by my tire guy that all three of our rear options are now discontinued and the only avon made a replacement. 350$...I bought a last stock online...anyone else experience this? Validate this?
  6. 1olbull

    Tire Changes & Geometry Affects on Rocket Roadster

    For those interested in why tire changes have a positive handling affect on your Roadster . . . The OEM set of the rear axle lower than the front axle sux HUGE! Getting the front axle lower than the rear is paramount to good handling. I finally finished up calculations and scale CAD drawing...
  7. 1K9

    Are Tire Repairs Safe?

    I have a rear tire with a lot of meat on it as well as a nail in it. :banghead: It is causing a slow leak so it has to be repaired. Is it safe to pull the nail and plug it or should I trash the tire?
  8. Bedifferent

    Rear Tire Install Dolly...Making My Life Easier... I Hope!

    I haven't posted one of my crazy ideas in a while so here goes another one. I just finished making this tire roller dolly to be used on my next rear tire change. The last time I removed and put the rear tire on myself I was fighting for two hours trying to get it back on. Much of the time was...
  9. Journeyman

    WTF is up with tire changes and rim damage?

    Two months since a shop damaged one of my Rocket rims... Way to fix tire iron dents from shop? and I take the rear wheel from my 1998 Thunderbird Sport to a different shop and get this... The rims were painted with black Plastic Dip some time ago and are flaking and need to be redone, or...
  10. crashpete

    Tire change gone bad

    I had my tire replaced last week at GoAZ in Peoria, AZ. When I get on the bike to leave I noticed that the abs light is on, no big deal and it's late so I go home. This was Thursday of last week. Saturday I head into work no problems, then on the way home there is a traffic stoppage so I mash...
  11. 1olbull

    For Sale New Michelin Front Tire

    Michelin Commander II in 140/75R17 In Tacoma, WA unopened and still in original wrapping. Come and get it for a great deal - no shipping. Cost me $147.00 sell to you for $100.00. I'll even buy the lunch!
  12. Journeyman

    Way to fix tire iron dents from shop?

    Well, just came back from getting my rear tire mounted. Thought I'd try a new shop. This one wanted $35 to mount and balance if I brought the wheel in, but of course they couldn't balance it. They scratched and dented my rims with the tire tool. I saw them struggling with their machine and...
  13. Cav Man

    Roadster Tire Replacement Advice Please

    So I put almost 7,000 miles on my stock Metzelers and am now looking for replacement rubber front and back. After reading the advice from the Captains on this forum, in addition to having the privilege and opportunity to ride Ozrider's scoot for a day, I've already ordered a Bridgestone Excedra...
  14. 1olbull

    GREAT New Tire Report

    Well I have now put over 3,000 miles on my new Michelin Road 5 tire. Tis a 150/70ZR17(69W) rear tire run backwards on the front of my 2012 R3R. I have finally found a tire as good and likely better than the Avon Azaro. I love the twisties and at 72 years, I have yet to outgrow the extreme fun...
  15. GriZzlyRoadster14

    Wanna See a Shi* Tire?

    The Marathon ME880 tire is garbage. only tracked 5000 easy miles on it. Except the last 100miles. I was riding over 100mph for over 2 hours. (Im guessing i got them tires nice and hot) And took one exit ramp. probably going about 40mph. :eek:completely raped the soft rubbers.:banghead:14r3r by...

  16. jacking up bike / rear tire removal

    Ok guys, I'm about ready to hang this one up. I for some reason cannot jack up the rear of my r3. I have changed the rear tire multiple times before, and I still cannot figure out what I am doing wrong. I have used a motorcycle jack before with a ratchet strap. It was at the rear of the oil...
  17. Tal

    When that bloody tire wont wear out fast enuff!!

  18. legsroses

    less size for front tyre

    Hi! I'm looking for something of less wide for front tyre, I won't more 150 so I thought I could try 130.. I will do so or you don't suggest me this one.. So I need know if no risk however front tyre could come out wheel.. sorry if this one it's silly question. Bye Bye Post Scriptum: I would...
  19. 1olbull

    NEED A FRONT TIRE?

    Northwest Riders: I have a brand new (received a week ago) Michelin Commander II 140/75R17 (67V) tire that I would sell for 75% my cost. Michelin Commander II Front Motorcycle Tire I want to try a Michelin Pilot Road 5 in 150/70ZR17 (69W) rear on the front and see if it is as good as the Avon...
  20. Andy Chauvin

    I am confused about tire size.

    No I do not want to start another tire debate but I need a little help. I just bought a 2015 Rocket Tour model. It came with a CT. but I want to install a MC tire, again no debate. I thought it took a metzler 240/50/16. On amazon it says it will not fit my bike. What size tire was OEM on this bike?
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