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Started by FJmonkey, March 02, 2013, 09:15:07 PM

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craigo

Quote from: FJmonkey on March 10, 2013, 02:33:53 PM
The beveled front is only avoidable if we stay out of the twisties.... That is not gonna happen.... :nea:

If the roads weren't twisty, then what's the point?  :crazy:

CraigO
CraigO
90FJ1200

1tinindian

Quote from: FJmonkey on March 10, 2013, 03:54:25 PM
Quote from: 1tinindian on March 10, 2013, 03:41:03 PM
Mark, did you ever have a 180 Dunlop Q2 on your bike, or just the 170?
The reason I ask, is that I have a Dunlop D208, 180, and it rubs the chain.
I guess Dunlop is one of those brands that oversizes their tires.

But the 170 fit fine??
I'm looking at getting some new rubber before I head out to this years WCR and I don't want to have happen like what happened in Colorado last year. (Down to the cords).

I ran the 180 first and the chain machined off a good 3/16 of an inch off the side. Bits O' tire messing up the nice White wheels. Not sure how bad it was for the chain, they are not designed to be side loaded. It seems ok, not too beat up when I cleaned it recently. But the 170 had no issues with touching the chain.

Thank you sir.
That will help in making my next tire choice.
You say the Conti 180 has nearly the same spacing to the chain as the 170 DQ2 had?

Leon
"I want to be free to ride my machine without being hassled by the "man"!
91 FJ1200

movenon

I just finished up my rear with a 180/55/17  Michelin Pilot Road 3. The rim (1993 GSXR 750) is dead center and aligned with the front tire. The chain is now as straight as I can tell using a Motion Pro alignment indicator (looks dead straight) and I have about 1/4" tire to chain clearance.
The rear 38T GSXR 750 sprocket is flipped and the front sprocket is a VF 1000 18T with 2mm more off set to the outside.  I am "aloven" it :))) Can't wait to get the front on....
A while back Sport Bike did a small tire compairsion/test and I noticed that not all 180 tires were 180mm wide by there measurements... They were close but not he same. Different metrics's I guess... :yes:
Do the Conti Attacks get more chicks than USD forks ? Just asking...
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

FJmonkey

Quote from: 1tinindian on March 10, 2013, 04:18:26 PM
Thank you sir.
That will help in making my next tire choice.
You say the Conti 180 has nearly the same spacing to the chain as the 170 DQ2 had?

Leon
The Conti might have a tad more room on the chain but they both have safe room to wiggle.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

1tinindian

Quote from: FJmonkey on March 10, 2013, 09:05:49 PM
Quote from: 1tinindian on March 10, 2013, 04:18:26 PM
Thank you sir.
That will help in making my next tire choice.
You say the Conti 180 has nearly the same spacing to the chain as the 170 DQ2 had?

Leon
The Conti might have a tad more room on the chain but they both have safe room to wiggle.

Thank you.
"I want to be free to ride my machine without being hassled by the "man"!
91 FJ1200

baldy3853

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Baldy, you infected my computer you convict scummm.....
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Monkey the only thing infected is your wit

oh by the way what size tyres do have on your training wheels? :sarcastic:

craigo

Hey Mark,

What do you think of the Conti tires?

CraigO
CraigO
90FJ1200

FJmonkey

Quote from: craigo on March 15, 2013, 10:59:21 AM
Hey Mark,

What do you think of the Conti tires?

CraigO
They look good... New tires always look better. I have no miles on them yet, work and Honey-Do's ate up my ride time. However Steve, Mike and I are planning a ride this Sunday. I know your weekends are busy with work but if you want play hookie, we can have 4 FJs. You would be odd man out as the three of us will be on 86's. 
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

craigo

Man I would LOVE to but I am in the office all weekend.  :dash1:

Enjoy your ride, say hi to all who accompany and stay safe. And no performance awards either from the CHP.

Enjoy,

CraigO
CraigO
90FJ1200