EXCEDRA Bridgestone Rear not for 2020

[maurice]

Bike shop installed, said not enough clearance for fender. I knew profile smideon taller but thought ok. Put old tire back and ordered rip off chrome. I was not willing to cut half inch off fender. Mechanic tried my suggestion of adding spacer on fender screw, but still not enough. Probably would work with longer screw and another spacer.

 

[biker1059]

Front or rear tire or both?

 

[maurice]

Front or rear tire or both?

Rear. Just clarified. Thanks.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Bike shop installed, said not enough clearance for fender. I knew prfile smideon taller but thought ok. Put old tire back and ordered rip off chrome. I was not willing to cut half inch off fender. Mechanic tried my suggestion of adding spacer on fender screw, but still not enough. Probably would work with longer screw and another spacer.

Just curious Gangster of love. What didn't you like about the Chrome other than the outrages price?

 

[Wadejesu]

I put Metzler 888's on mine, way smoother, hardly needed any wheel weights. Original Chromes had 1/2 Lb on each wheel

 

[maurice]

Just curious Gangster of love. What didn't you like about the Chrome other than the outrages price?

Nothing. Currently 13,850 miles, smooth, great handling. Cheapskate when possible. Some call it thrifty.
GL

 

[dougl]

I put Metzler 888's on mine, way smoother, hardly needed any wheel weights. Original Chromes had 1/2 Lb on each wheel

I’m a fan of Metzeler 880 on the front for the old Rockets. Let us know how the 888’s wear and handle.

 

[CanberraR3]

I’m a fan of Metzeler 880 on the front for the old Rockets.

.....said no one ever! I never thought I’d see the day.

 

[dougl]

.....said no one ever! I never thought I’d see the day.

Except Triumph, BMW and me. Certainly better handling than Avon Cobras on the front. BTW, what did they put on your Tiger 900?

 

[Tripps]

I thought the Mettzlers were fine, if they didn't wear out so fast, I had no other complaints