tire

had a new Avon directional tire put on the front of my 05. took it for a test ride and the speedo does not work. I think the guy put the tire on backwards because the speedo sender unit is now on the right side of the rim ( sitting on bike) and I thought I remember it being on the left side...

What tire sizes can be run on the rear of the max? Thinking about going with shinkos 230's....

I just bought an RC wheel simular to the UFO "max daddy" wheel. 18 inches, and 5.5 across. I know with radial tires, you need to keep the same "kind" of tires....IE a Touring tire front and rear, or a track tire front and rear. I will be keeping my stock front wheel, so I'm limited as to the...

First let me say that I respect what you guys have to say about most everything. I posted a question in another thread on this subject but did not get the info. I was looking for so I am making a new post. I want to put a radial tire on the front of my Max. Some have said that all MC...

First, yes I have used the search button but could not find an answer to my question. Does anyone know the diameter (height) of the stock tire as compared to the 240 wide tire kit? Which one is taller? Thanks MADDOG

Hey All, Another newbie question....... Many of you are saying that on of the best things that can be done for the VMAX is to get some radials on it. Surfing around a bit, I found SKRACING (skracingproducts.com) and Sandy Kosman who modifies the rear wheel to accept a radial. ($595)...

It is rubbing the drive shaft tube - and it is notched. It appears the washer moving trick has been done as it is not on the brake side...but I m not banking on it being moved to the drive side. If so what else can it be??

I am in need of a new front tire for my Vmax. I keep hearing about the Shenkos here on this site...well, hear about them from time to time. I'm interested in others experiences and which model was chosen. My current front tire ( slick ) is an 110/90/18 Metzler ME 880. Best price I can find on...

And free shipping...Got a set of Shinko TMs for $150. Seems to be a pretty good deal compared to the local places around me. Just thought I'd let ya'll know. Link here

I bought some new rims with tires. The front is a 130/60R18 and the rear is a 200/50R18. John Furbur told me that they'll bolt right on with minimal modification. Here's a thread to show the progress as I try to get things right. First, the rims and tires. I think they look pretty nice...

i really like this bike... would love to make mine look similar... anybody know the rear tire size in the pic or what rear fender he's using? are those longer fork tubes? http://p1.bikepics.com/2009/09/25/bikepics-1789161-full.jpg it looks like a stock swingarm but i cant tell...

It was time to finish off the Shinko, had fun doing it too! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ap9524O5K0&feature=youtube_gdata_player Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk 2

My tire was about to be over, so here it's the end ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKni9g6ZbFE

Put a new 180/55/18 metzler marathon tire. Took the 200 off. What a big difference. No more shaking at speeds over 100mph. No more rubbing either. Anyone want a metzler marathon 200/55/18 with 400 miles on it. $100 plus shipping. Ill throw in a K&N air filter if you need one as well.

Hello I have a Exactrep rear rim- 17" / 4.5 inch I want to buy new tire and I am looking for a sporty tire I want to buy the bridgestone BT016 (170/60 17") The bt016 have a range of 5 – 5.5 inch (from bridgestone site) Although it</SPAN>, can I fit it in my 4.5 rim? uri

I bought a set of carrezzera rims this winter got a knotched and braced swing arm and the tire is rubbing on both sides of swing arm and my center stand. Just wondering what brand of tires everyone is using with the 200. I'm using the metzler 200/50/18. I also had to replace mud guard I thought...

Morning all, Has anyone tried these for the Max? If so, are they shaped like a more like a sport bike type radial? How is the handling on them etc? I am about due for new rubber and would like something I can take sharper turns with at higher speeds but don't have the money to do the...

Going with a stock 1985 rim in the rear with a shinko that has low tread is 5lbs lighter and 9/16 of a inch shorter. anyone know the weight differance between the 1985 rim and a newer style rim. I also have a 1985 front rim and i hear its 3lbs lighter than a new style front rim.

I just put on a new set of tires and I have noticed that at 60mph and then again at 80mph the tire starts to bounce terribly. I have to slow down ( can't get to 140mph) What could cause this. Bad tire? The shop that I bought the tires from said it could be the front forks. Need rebuilt? What are...

I have searched and read, but I still need advice. I am going to have to put tires on the '86 Vmax I rescued. It has been sitting up for about 6 years and the dry rot is showing up strong after a little riding. It currently has the Dunlop K525/F20 tires in the stock sizes. I am pretty sure I...