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Message started by njrmahoney on 04/17/16 at 08:00:16

Title: Tires
Post by njrmahoney on 04/17/16 at 08:00:16

I don't ride my Savage all that much. Mostly it is a fun thing to goof around with. I have done a few mods, lower the front forks, change the seat etc. I am trying now to make it look a bit more rugged. A little like the new bike on Walking Dead. I want to go with a more aggressive dual sport type tire with out changing the rims. Any ideas? I really don't care about comfort or handling or wear time. I just ride around the neighborhood anyway. I like the look of the tire on the Yamaha tw200.

Title: Re: Tires
Post by Serowbot on 04/17/16 at 08:23:24

15" is the wrongest size for a DP tire there is.
I don't know of any... :-/

Title: Re: Tires
Post by Kris01 on 04/17/16 at 20:46:04

Wrongest? Ok bot, we'll allow that as a word! ;D

Title: Re: Tires
Post by Dave on 04/18/16 at 04:12:19

There is a somewhat obscure Chinese dual-sport bike that uses a 15" rear tire that is a more aggressive tread. Unfortunately nobody imports the tire to the US. You got any friends in China?

http://qianhetyre.en.alibaba.com/product/60271730987-221950152/130_90_15_TIRE_DUAL_SPORT.html#!

Title: Re: Tires
Post by Serowbot on 04/18/16 at 07:10:55

...or, you can grab yer' router n' fudge it... ;D

Title: Re: Tires
Post by Rayven on 04/27/16 at 09:51:40

This bike?
http://i66.tinypic.com/30mmhjd.jpg

If so, I guess you have plenty of fun work you can do while you wait to make some friends in China ;D

Not sure if this will help, but I know the guys at British Customs makes some pretty rugged looking bikes...maybe you could touch base with them for some help?

Here is a photo and the link for their "Furiosa" build info.
http://www.british-customs.com/triumph-motorcycle-blog/furiosa/

http://i65.tinypic.com/161ma0i.jpg

Title: Re: Tires
Post by Keifer on 05/08/20 at 10:02:37

Bumping an old thread. My bike has a Dunlop K627 on the rear, which I like the look of, but they apparently don't make anymore. Any other dual sport-looking tires anyone has found? I wouldn't mind a tire that can take the odd dirt back road.

I was thinking of going to a 130/90-15 (I want to have a rear passenger and no rubbing issues). Anyone have experience with the Bridgestone G508? Apparently it's oem on the older Honda Rebel. That's all I can find...

http://https://cdn1.bikebandit-images.com/product_images/br/450/bridgestone-g508-oe-motorcycle-tire.jpg