First test ride with new tires.

sonny said:

AWESOME, AWESOME AND AWESOME. To say that it is a improvement is the understatement of the year. The people on here that suggested the 140/75R17 front tire, I owe you a beer or two maybe three or four. You were all right on the money. The Scorcher II is a hit. Very good handling tire with a lot of grip. The tire really hugs the road. No point in talking about the Exedra Max. We already know what a great tire that is. Makes the stock tires feel like a joke. OK now I am going to post just my opinion but with this combo it makes the AVON'S i had mounted feel like bicycle tires. Smooth ride, turns are a breeze and even at 130 mph tracks like a champ. Hard takeoffs no problem. I like it even better than the Michelin Commander II's on the Harley. That is saying a lot. Unbelievable how the two tires work together. Well beyond my hopes of being a good combination. Gambled a bit on the choice of the front tire and **** glad i did. Smooth ,tracks well and very responsive in a tight corner at high speeds. One happy camper.

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IdahoRenegade said:

Glad you like the combo. Let us know how the Scorcher II wears if you will.

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sonny said:

AWESOME, AWESOME AND AWESOME. To say that it is a improvement is the understatement of the year. The people on here that suggested the 140/75R17 front tire, I owe you a beer or two maybe three or four. You were all right on the money. The Scorcher II is a hit. Very good handling tire with a lot of grip. The tire really hugs the road. No point in talking about the Exedra Max. We already know what a great tire that is. Makes the stock tires feel like a joke. OK now I am going to post just my opinion but with this combo it makes the AVON'S i had mounted feel like bicycle tires. Smooth ride, turns are a breeze and even at 130 mph tracks like a champ. Hard takeoffs no problem. I like it even better than the Michelin Commander II's on the Harley. That is saying a lot. Unbelievable how the two tires work together. Well beyond my hopes of being a good combination. Gambled a bit on the choice of the front tire and **** glad i did. Smooth ,tracks well and very responsive in a tight corner at high speeds. One happy camper.

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sonny said:

No that is not it.. That should be 140/75R17, make sure it is not a 31 or 32. Go to Motorcycle cycle super store. They have the right tire in stock

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NOTE: ALWAYS use the exact tire size, type, speed and load rating recommended by the manufacturer of your motorcycle. Never try to second-guess the designers and engineers with regards to tire size, type, speed or load rating! Use the information on this page for general reference only and not for choosing motorcycle tires.
Tire Speed Rating Chart (New Style Speed and Load Index)
Speed Rating Max. Design Speed (MPH)
J 62
K 68
L 75
M 81
P 93
Q 99
R 106
S 112
T 118
U 124
H 130
V 149
W 168
Y 186
Note: Reference: Maxxis Tire School (see link for load ratings)
Note that modern tires are rated with a speed rating and load index. From Michelin: "This code, when present, appears after the size marking. The code comprises three characters: two numbers and a letter, for example, 67H. The two-digit number is a code for the maximum load carrying capacity of the tire. The letter is a maximum speed rating indicating the maximum speed at which the tire may be used with maximum load when the maximum listed inflation pressure is used."
Tire Speed Rating Chart (Old Style)
Motorcycle Tire Speed Ratings Max. Design Speed (MPH)
J Type 62
N Type 87
P Type 94
S Type 112
H Type 130
V Type 149
Z Type 149+
Note: Tires with 2.00, 2.25 & 2.50 nominal section widths are rated for 75 mph.
Note that modern tires are now rated with a speed rating and load index. From Michelin: "This code, when present, appears after the size marking. The code comprises three characters: two numbers and a letter, for example, 67H. The two-digit number is a code for the maximum load carrying capacity of the tire. The letter is a maximum speed rating indicating the maximum speed at which the tire may be used with maximum load when the maximum listed inflation pressure is used."

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LI = Load Index. KG = 2.2 lbs.
LI KG LBS LI KG LBS LI KG LBS
43 155 342 51 195 430 59 243 536
44 160 353 52 200 441 60 250 531
45 165 364 53 206 454 61 257 567
46 170 375 54 212 467 62 265 584
47 175 386 55 218 481 63 272 600
48 180 397 56 224 494 64 280 617
49 185 408 57 230 507 65 290 639
50 190 419 58 236 520 66 300 661
LI KG LBS LI KG LBS LI KG LBS
67 307 677 75 387 853 83 487 1074
68 315 694 76 400 882 84 500 1102
69 325 716 77 412 908 85 515 1135
70 335 739 78 425 937 86 530 1168
71 345 761 79 437 963 87 545 1201
72 355 783 80 450 992 88 560 1235
73 365 805 81 462 1019 89 580 1279
74 375 827 82 475 1047 90 600 1323

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