Time for another tire thread - don't blame me, it's those b'tard manufacturers

[FJmonkey]

I just checked the manufacture date on my 16" Dunlop D205.  I'm shocked (and embarrassed) to see that the date is 4102.  I was riding the crap out of it a few weeks ago and it felt fine. 

But I guess it's time to mount the Avon.....

Tires from the future?

[Arnie]

Tires from the future?

Noooo, 41st week of 2002 is the translation.

[FJmonkey]

Tires from the future?

Noooo, 41st week of 2002 is the translation.

Oh, never mind..

[Pat Conlon]

Hooli, is that the infamous Harley tire?

Has it been that long?

[Hawk54]

Hey Len, I just finished a restoration project on a '93 that had a 16" back tire 150/80-16
I installed a Avon Storm 3D XM radial tire and I was very impressed with this tire.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/70276/i/avon-storm-3d-x-m-radial-rear-tire

Of course a 17" rim conversion will give you better options, but still, that modern Avon tire was much better than I remembered the 150/80's ever used to be....

Hope this helps.   Pat

:yahoo:Thanks Pat, I will be tire shopping this weekend, perhaps then I can see what this 85' has left in her after I scrub the tire, a ride up the coast sounds good here in Oregon .

Len

[Burns]

Had my heart set on a set of Conti RA2GT's but - no 16 inchers could I find.  My 90 has the stock 16's fore and aft.   
So - what's the best I can do fellas? What do you recommend that will fit these hoops?

[Bones]

Shouldn't the 90 have a 17 inch front wheel? Didn't they change wheel sizes and calipers in the 88/89 models.

[Burns]

Shouldn't the 90 have a 17 inch front wheel? Didn't they change wheel sizes and calipers in the 88/89 models.

You are correct. I was looking in an older owner's manual (85).

My bikes (89 and 90) are front 110/80 17 and rear 150/80 16.

[axiom-r]

Tempted as I was with monkeys bargain motions, I ended up sticking with Michelin as they have kept me stuck to the Tarmac since I started using them. Even though a pair of road pilot 4s cost twice what motions go for, I rationalize money well spent on things like tires, chains, brake pads, oil and of course hookers.

Bit off topic but Andy - how much are the hookers in Nor Cal?

Seriously, I am on my second set of Bridgestone Battleaxe T30 GT's....  I absolutely love'em....  Duration is critical to me but so is traction...  I can almost keep up with Andy and its not the tires holding me back.....

tim

[Burns]

the Stones are 17" and 18" only aren't they?

[Burns]

Well, I've ordered Avon Storm 3D XM's (150/80 ZR 16 and 110/70 ZR 17) for the '90 and I'm looking at wheels for the '89).

[axiom-r]

the Stones are 17" and 18" only aren't they?

Yup - no 16" in the Bridgestone lineup but I think Andy has 17" wheels on so the T30's would work.....

The wheel upgrade is one of the best mods you can do....

[racerrad8]

Well, I've ordered Avon Storm 3D XM's (150/80 ZR 16 and 110/70 ZR 17) for the '90 and I'm looking at wheels for the '89).

Burns,

We have been trying to get the Avon rear tire for months. Just last week Robert spoke with Avon USA and they told him the rear tire is on factory back order and they do not expect them to be in the US for at least a month. We have ordered the tire from several different online vendors only to be told later they are on back-order.

You might get in contact with whom you purchased from and confirm they are going to be able to supply the tire, because unless they have it on the shelf they are not going to be able to supply.

If you do confirm they have them, can you pleases forward the company as I have two customers that need them.

I ordered a set of Shinko radials to install onto my 92  in the next week or two to test them and see how they do.

Randy - RPM

[Burns]

Thanks for the head's-up Randy.  I bought the tires from the Motorcycle Super Store. Their customer service number is (877) 668-6872

[Tiger]

Well, I've ordered Avon Storm 3D XM's (150/80 ZR 16 and 110/70 ZR 17) for the '90 and I'm looking at wheels for the '89).

I installed a set of these on my '92, for the start of this season...excellent choice of tire, you won't be disappointed:good2:

John.