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Message started by sansone on 04/23/10 at 05:06:54

Title: tire purchase shouldn't be this hard
Post by sansone on 04/23/10 at 05:06:54

OK so I'm on bikebandit looking at rear tires, NO tube-type tires AND only one size 140/80.... most the rear 15" tires are 140/90 which is 14mm taller. Has anybody tried riding the taller rear tire? and is it ok to put a tube in a tubeless tire? thanks you savages

Title: Re: tire purchase shouldn't be this hard
Post by 12Bravo on 04/23/10 at 05:59:09

I can't answer about putting a tube in a tubeless tire. As far as using a 140/90, you should be good to go. I haven't had any problems using a 140/90 on my bike and a lot of people here are using that size.

Title: Re: tire purchase shouldn't be this hard
Post by onelunger on 04/23/10 at 06:08:37

Putting a tube in a tubless tire is OK, just don't do the opposite (run a tube type tire tubless).

A 130/90 is a good fit and there are plenty of inexpensive options in that size. It comes out to be about .4" (10mm) taller than stock but that's a pretty minor difference. I'm running the Shinko Tourmaster on my wifes S40 and I have no complaints. Good quality tire, very inexpensive and a 100/90-19 is avilable for the front so you can have a matched set.

I have had no problems w/ Bikebandit but check out www.ronayers.com They have some really good tire prices.

Title: Re: tire purchase shouldn't be this hard
Post by babyhog on 04/23/10 at 06:28:50

look here too

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1270397674

Title: Re: tire purchase shouldn't be this hard
Post by sansone on 04/23/10 at 06:30:47

thanks gentlemen.. I think I'll try the 140/90 because my brain won't permit me to buy a smaller rear tire (psycho) ;)

Title: Re: tire purchase shouldn't be this hard
Post by youzguyz on 04/23/10 at 06:50:10

IF you are have saddle bag brackets, and put on a 140/90, you COULD have problems with the fender bolts (that hold on the brackets) rubbing the tire. Anytime you go "larger than stock", check the clearance.
When I was running Dunlop 404s (140/90), I had to grind the bolt heads down a little bit so they wouldn't rub.

Title: Re: tire purchase shouldn't be this hard
Post by sansone on 04/23/10 at 07:09:20

yes I have stock suzuki saddlbag brackets with the long bolts. I'm willing to grind them if that will be all I need to make the 140/90 fit.. is that the only problem you had ??

Title: Re: tire purchase shouldn't be this hard
Post by kel30734 on 04/23/10 at 07:44:47

eBay is where I get my tires....
Just put a 140/90-15 Dunlop Cruzmax $62.00 including shiping.
I go through a back tire a year I usualy get between 8 and 10K miles out of them.
or you could go to the "Darkside"

Kel

Title: Re: tire purchase shouldn't be this hard
Post by buttgoat1 on 04/23/10 at 09:05:43

i gotta put in a plug for the bridgestone spitfires again.
I have 9k miles on them and look to get a lot more.

Title: Re: tire purchase shouldn't be this hard
Post by youzguyz on 04/23/10 at 09:13:16

27353A273B3A31540 wrote:

yes I have stock suzuki saddlbag brackets with the long bolts. I'm willing to grind them if that will be all I need to make the 140/90 fit.. is that the only problem you had ??

That was it.
I did not buy another set of 404s though. Did not like the handling and they did not last as long as I would like.
I now run Metzeler ME 880 Marathon, and they come in a 140/80 size.
(Much more expensive tire though)

Title: Re: tire purchase shouldn't be this hard
Post by Bigzuk on 04/23/10 at 12:29:06

I run the 140/90 when I had the suzuki saddlebag bars I went to ace hardware and replaced the bolts with a low ht. rounded head bolt with an alen head. These cleared the tire better and don't have sharp edges from the grinder.
The 140/90 rear and 100/90 front Kenda chalengers where installed by the P.O. when I bought mine, and I have been very happy with them.

Bigzuk

Title: Re: tire purchase shouldn't be this hard
Post by Max_Morley on 04/23/10 at 12:50:20

Dunlop K555 fits the rear also, made for Honda PC800 and a load range up from the standard tire which works for me with my hard bags and trunk. Max 96 Bagger and '03 sidecar tug.

Title: Re: tire purchase shouldn't be this hard
Post by gerald.hughes on 04/23/10 at 13:10:22

I should preface this by saying that I weigh over 300 pounds, so my tire requirements are probably different than most people's. Having said that , I run run a Dunlop K404 on the front, and a Dunlop K555 on the rear. I get over 10,000 miles on a rear tire, and that is the most that I have ever gotten with any tire other than an old Avon touring, which was like riding on a rock. The tires handle well, especially in rain, and are not overly expensive. I normally go through two sets of tires a year (When I change the rear, I always change the front too, even if it still has some tread. Besides, it is always such fun to have a new front tire.) I don't plan on changing any time in the near future.

Title: Re: tire purchase shouldn't be this hard
Post by bill67 on 04/23/10 at 13:18:52

Pirelli route66 are one of the higher rated tires,they made my Suzuki 1500 handle a lot better and also improved the ride which was already good. I have a rear for my s40 but haven't put it on yet. Check out the rating on tires before you buy.

Title: Re: tire purchase shouldn't be this hard
Post by Sandy Koocanusa on 04/23/10 at 17:15:01

I'm about halfway through my second Kenda Challenger 140/90. When I finally rub it off, I'll buy a third one. I like 'em. The price is right, and they definitely feel more stable than the IRC hunk o' junk that was on the bike when I bought it.

Title: Re: tire purchase shouldn't be this hard
Post by 12Bravo on 04/24/10 at 05:23:40

I have a Metzler 140/90 and Suzuki saddle bag supports and factory sissy bar. I haven't had any problems with the bolts rubbing the tire. Some of the bolts that came with the sissy bar/pillion handles were almost too short when I added the saddle bag supports.

Title: Re: tire purchase shouldn't be this hard
Post by FlybysBlvd on 04/25/10 at 05:40:44

353E3B3B6160570 wrote:

I put these on my s40 front and rear - WOW! lovin the ride.

Title: Re: tire purchase shouldn't be this hard
Post by ed daugherty on 05/02/10 at 12:22:12

Pirelli rout66 140/90 is the way to go. i used to run the dunlop 404s but when i hit a crack or seam in the road it would pull. i use the pirelli and it stopped pulling and actually last longer! and i have to saddle bag stays and i have had no problems.

Title: Re: tire purchase shouldn't be this hard
Post by jabman on 05/02/10 at 12:28:35

0607070216040B0611171A51535350630 wrote:

+1 :)

use with caution you may find your self scrapping your pegs too much like me ;D

Title: Re: tire purchase shouldn't be this hard
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/02/10 at 13:04:16

Be careful about dragging these pegs. The rubber under the right side was cut back so far I had to "sew" it back together w/ some wire.

Title: Re: tire purchase shouldn't be this hard
Post by bill67 on 05/02/10 at 13:10:59

You mean theres supposed to be rubber underneath the pegs.

Title: Re: tire purchase shouldn't be this hard
Post by gerald.hughes on 05/02/10 at 13:41:28

5859595C485A55584F49440F0D0D0E3D0 wrote:

You can achieve the same result by simply installing a fork brace.

Title: Re: tire purchase shouldn't be this hard
Post by bill67 on 05/02/10 at 13:48:45

Why not have best of both worlds Superbrace and Pirelli route66