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Screw them expensive Stebels....dont forget theI'm in the process of trying to add a bicycle rack.Is that bad?
Screw them expensive Stebels....dont forget theI'm in the process of trying to add a bicycle rack.Is that bad?
I never suggested it would. Twisties is NOT the reason I decided to go to the CT, traveling was, (i.e. tread life). That doesn't mean I can't keep up a spirited pace....OK serious for a moment...does anyone here really think that, at a spirited pace, a car tire will perform in the twisties as well as a m/c tire?
There you go, thinking again. :lol: As I've said many times, it's not that different. Yes, it's more work in the tight corners, but it still does everything a moto tire does. It's not nearly as bad as you think it is. I've discussed some of the reasons why that is earlier in this thread. Part of it has to do with the rear lifting and steepening the steering angle. Keep in mind, I've ridden both, you haven't. Which one of us knows more about the capabilities of both tires?..I think a car tire must basically suck in the tight corners...for spirited riding of course...if ya want to ride it like it's a cruiser, well, whatever...
That's a good thing. You do sound a bit full of yourself though. Suggesting someone come to your regular play place for a challenge is sort of off to begin with....And I won't auger in for anybody, I always ride my own pace, it just happens to be a fast, far pace that leaves most other riders I know sitting by the side of the road resting while I pile on the miles...
****************************************************ewww, swap bikes ..<<SNIP>>.....And I won't auger in for anybody, I always ride my own pace, it just happens to be a fast, far pace that leaves most other riders I know sitting by the side of the road resting while I pile on the miles...
$15 for mount would be a great deal. Hopefully they won't balk at the motorcycle wheel.I'm shopping for a CT now, I checked with a local CT shop and they have nothing that's the right size but said they would mount a walkin for $15!Seems like the CTs used so far are:
Eric's original Bridgestone Potenza 019 grid
Aurora H1-7
BF Goodrich G-sport
Eric, you mentioned you would get a Yokohama Advan S4 next time-why?
I'm having trouble finding the 205/55/17 on the web sites and the phone wait is rather long. I noticed on TireRack's Yokohama spec site that they don't list a 205/55/17 for the Advan S4 but have a 205/50/17. The required rim size is 5-7.5”, the section width is 8.2” (2” less than the Bridgestone) and the circumference is 76.98” (if I didn't screw the math up-5280' x 12” divided by 823 revs/mile). I can't find the post where you gave the circumference of the Bridgestone, is this close? Thanks for your efforts. Ian, Iowa
eh, just always look at your gps speedometerIIRC, the Bridgestone is 25.1 in diameter, which puts my speedo/odo dead on accurate. The Yoko is 25.2 in dia. so perhaps 1 mph different reading, which I can live with.
You use a GPS? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:eh, just always look at your gps speedometerjust sayin'
Neh, not really, just have a twisted sense of humor and a built in barometer for things that make me go WTF?......That's a good thing. You do sound a bit full of yourself though. Suggesting someone come to your regular play place for a challenge is sort of off to begin with.
Yes, Page 29, post 573.I'm sure you are content with a car tire on an FJR...curious, have you scraped pegs in the corners with that setup yet?
How right you are could not have said it better myself!@FastFar - I've ridden Ebbetts Pass/SR-4 on the CT. Beats me if I can keep up with you, since I have no idea how you ride, and faster/safer is quantitative. I'm not interested in watching you auger in out there trying to stay ahead of me either!
Eric you crack me up - that right there is some funny **** - I don't care who you are!
You've got to have a sense of humor around here.
Frankly, I exceeded my comfort level climbing up the pass and slowed down to wave another rider by me. I'm more comfortable with the CT now, but a healthy dose of common sense is a good thing.
I'm combining a few posts with questions. So how much is that brake swing arm by Carmine? Also, in the area I live, I'm not sure I can find a car tire dealer who has a fitment for a motorcycle wheel for the tire mounting. I'd have to search for how to do this. I admit to being a little concerned on cornering with the CT but just might give it a try after wearing out my new PR2s later on. BTW, this comment below made me think--Don't ya just love humility in peeps?Oops on the size, had a senior moment (again). I ordered a Yokohama Advan S4 from tiresdirect for $143 delivered, should get it next week. The $15 mounted and balanced quote was after I told the guy it was an MC rim. I'll cut them some $$ slack if mounting is a huge problem. Looking forward to it apprehensively. Ian, Iowa
PM Carmine, that will get you the fastest answer to that question.I'm combining a few posts with questions. So how much is that brake swing arm by Carmine?
Any dealer with a rim clamp style of tire mounter should be able to do it, IF they will do so on a Moto wheel. Brake rotor down usually solves any clearance issues. Some simply don't want to do it. A few calls, or some face time talking to them helps. Also, as previously discussed, give them a liability out, tell them it's going on a side car or trike. That makes them feel like it's more 'normal'.Also, in the area I live, I'm not sure I can find a car tire dealer who has a fitment for a motorcycle wheel for the tire mounting. I'd have to search for how to do this.
That there's just funny, I don't care who you are. :rofl: :rofl: Those engineers work for those companies. Guess what their goals are? Yep, for you to buy their stuff, as often as they can possibly get you to. Read the whole thread and come back to comment if you want. I'm not suggesting anyone else do this and I never have. I'm merely sharing my direct experience with the forum and allowing others to form their own opinions. Sure, I answer any questions as well as I can, and I'm not screaming don't do this to anyone. That's because it works, and doesn't pose a hazard.I think all the engineers designing and testing motorcycles and tire companies researchers and designers would have a good idea what tire should be used on a given bike.....and which should not.
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