tires
- Thread starter drlapo
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jb's Bonne
Two Stroke
Shorty
Two Stroke
drlapo...you might want to check availability. The AM20/21 series has been discontinued except for a few sizes. I purchased a set of Avon AM26 roadriders (which replaced the AM20/21) for under $200 for my Bonnie and upped the rear tire to a 140 in the process. I don't know what your T140 requires.
Bought them through www.shadetreepowersports.com and had them in my hand in 3-days from order via UPS.
For a read on the AM26's check http://partsmag.com/0610/avon-0610/Avon-0610.html
Shorty
Bought them through www.shadetreepowersports.com and had them in my hand in 3-days from order via UPS.
For a read on the AM26's check http://partsmag.com/0610/avon-0610/Avon-0610.html
Shorty
MOSES
750cc
http://motorcycle.motorcycle-superstore.com/
They have great prices and free shipping over $75, for future reference.
They have great prices and free shipping over $75, for future reference.
got the Avons in and they look good
I checked their website and they recommend the Roadriders, AM26 for the Bonne and Thruxton too
i'm going to put them on the t140 this weekend and will consider them for my Thruxton in another couple of thousand miles
hell at $75 a tire they're a bargain who needs the latest supersports tire on a 60 hp retro bike?
I checked their website and they recommend the Roadriders, AM26 for the Bonne and Thruxton too
i'm going to put them on the t140 this weekend and will consider them for my Thruxton in another couple of thousand miles
hell at $75 a tire they're a bargain who needs the latest supersports tire on a 60 hp retro bike?
put them on Friday night
rode it all day Saturday
much better than the old Continentals I had on it
the old front tire was ribbed and the AM26 pattern seems to have calmed the front end down a bit much, more steady yet a bit lighter steering in the turns: less turn in
rear end stable, not sure of traction on turns yet as I need to wear off the chicken strips slowly
the T140 has a rim lock on the rear wheel and 50hp; neither my Thruxton nor Speed Triple have rims locks???
rode it all day Saturday
much better than the old Continentals I had on it
the old front tire was ribbed and the AM26 pattern seems to have calmed the front end down a bit much, more steady yet a bit lighter steering in the turns: less turn in
rear end stable, not sure of traction on turns yet as I need to wear off the chicken strips slowly
the T140 has a rim lock on the rear wheel and 50hp; neither my Thruxton nor Speed Triple have rims locks???
DavidC
Rocker
Had rim locks on my '72 and '77 Triumph. PITA! [ugly too]
jb's Bonne
Two Stroke
so my back tire is completely bald, I guess I need a new tire. Do I want Avon AV45/AV46 AZARO-ST 140/80($124.10) or Pirelli SPORT DEMON ($117.47) or the Metzeler ME880 ($140.58 )? the pirelli is the cheapest, but won't last as long, the Avon is a great looking tire, and the Metzeler cost more but get great mileage. What do you guys think?
DavidC
Rocker
I'd go for the tire that will give the most miles.
ggRAT
Street Tracker
Pirelli Scorpion Sync
Another option, IF you want a wider rear tire, are the Pirelli Scorpion Syncs.
This tire is available in the combination I like, 110/80R-19 and 180/55ZR-17
I'm on my second rear tire and love 'em.
Here's the Pirelli Scorpion Sync link
Attached is the Pirelli tire usage chart. The 180 rear weighs 12.25 lbs., 110 front weighs 11.32 lbs.
Another option, IF you want a wider rear tire, are the Pirelli Scorpion Syncs.
This tire is available in the combination I like, 110/80R-19 and 180/55ZR-17
I'm on my second rear tire and love 'em.
Here's the Pirelli Scorpion Sync link
Attached is the Pirelli tire usage chart. The 180 rear weighs 12.25 lbs., 110 front weighs 11.32 lbs.
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ggRAT
Street Tracker
"Dr," you may be right, but I suspect that the overall affect on handling is minimal. Applying a good stiff punch of countersteering is fun! Now a 240 rear, that IS purely for show. Someday I'll ride my bike, back-to-back with two different rear tires and then I might buy into this "ongoing" debate.
Switching to a wider tire will not increase the area of the contact patch, so there is no additional rubber on the road. The wider tire will, however, have a contact patch that is shorter front to rear and wider side to side, which increases cornering grip.
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