35k miles, supertrapp exhaust, rear Kosman weldup 18 x 5. Michelin Pilot Road3 radials 160/60r18 rear 110/80r18 on stock front. Corbin seat, beefy fork brace, very strong. Looks sounds and handles awesome. Will deliver within reason yes I'd ride it. Cosmetics are not perfect but easily could be...
Back in 2007 or so, I bought a rear wheel on ebay and had Kosman do the 17" conversion, but I've never gotten around to putting a tire on it... the ME880s that were on the bike seemed to wear so well, it just never bacame a priority. A nail in the tire on the Hayabusa finally forced me to buy...
I have read that you can not put radial tires on the stock Vmax rims, why ???
I remember when radial tires came out in the 60's and I was able to put them on stock auto rims.
I would like to put radial tires on when it comes time to change ( about 2000 mi) I have also read that the stock...
Alright, and flame on! :biglaugh: Wait... naw, this isn't Pirate4x4...
Ok, I just want to have a frank conversation about the new crop of 15" radials which are becoming available for the ever expanding line of super scooters, and their use on the Vmax stock rear wheel. (why does it take a...
Having trouble finding any definitive answers on radials sizes with a stock swingarm...
Will a 120/something/18 up front be okay? or stick with 110?
Will a 190/50 or 55/17 rear fit?
If I get a 17" rim I would hate to order the wrong size rubber
If I have missed the info I am asking for in my searches, i apologize. Found some similar posts, but they were several years old.
I have had my 96 for about a month now. Use it as a daily driver for work as much as possible. AVERAGE round trip for work is 160 miles. Hasn't been raining much...
I can't believe I got it done. Radials on my Vmax. I've been wanting radials for years. And though I think Carro's are just the most beautiful wheel on the planet, I just couldn't afford a set right now. But waiting patiently as possible I got a Kosman 17" and thought an 85 front matched well...
Hi guys, new to the forum and to the Vmax, and sizing one up with a view to it being a project. I've moved from the country to the city and as such the twisties are going to be a rarety, so something that goes like stink in a straight line and looks brutal is the order of the day - hence the...
for those with 17" both or 17" rear BB has these on sale right now. decent price. plus i've been very happy with shinko
http://www.bikebandit.com/shinko-010-apex-radial-motorcycle-tire
FYI, I found out via the Yahoo! list that they do have a couple of 15 inch radials available.
http://www.bikebandit.com/rear-street-motorcycle-tires/c/a642336a5a328a11a344a351
Keep in mind that the Bridgestone does not have a matching tire for the stock 18 inch front.
Has anyone seen the ad on Amazon for Bridgestone Excedera radials in a 150/90 - 15?
Here's the ad: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SSG6UK/ref=asc_df_B002SSG6UK1076721?smid=A2XS5Z
Hey there. I am seriously thinking about the options on this conversion.
Just looking for some experts to chime in and give some opinions on the pro's and con's of the available options.
I am researching the subject - just looking for some input that may add to my list of things I need to find...
Searching for some Shinko TourMasters... 170-80-15 & 110-90-18, as highly recommended by a certain #1 resident tire destroyer...
Found a good buy..was just about to go for it...when I noticed that they seem to be radials... can't find the same in bias ply...
So what's the deal...will the...
I do primarily highway cross-country riding. In mid-July, a trip from MN to Portland, OR is approaching and I need new tires. Thoughts, comments, opinions would be appreciated, especially from anyone that has experienced BOTH set-ups. The Venture final drive swap has been done to lower highway...