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Eddie, you are the man. I've done some reading and the TKC 80s look to be exactly what I'm looking for. Sounds like they are soft and sticky on the asphalt and really hold their own off-road. I am fairly ignorant when it comes to moto tires. I assume my current Bridgestones have tubes. Do you know if I can reuse these tubes or will I need new ones? Will the newly installed tires need to be balanced? If so do you know how the weights are applied? Do you have firsthand experience with these tires? Do you know the largest size I can safely go with both front and rear? Lol, sorry for all the questions, but having the opportunity I WILL pick your brain as I value your knowledge and expertise in all things motorcycle. Oh, couple of other things I should mention, I copied your original seat mod - the inexpensive ATV seat cover. I found one on Amazon for like twenty bucks. I'm pretty sure it's identical to the one you have. I actually just got home from an 80km ride, my first with the new seat cover. It makes a difference, really does. That coupled with having the stock rear shocks on the softest setting and the ride has definately improved. Also, I think the rear springs are softening up a bit with time and use. Another thing, I successfully installed barend mirrors. Again, $20 dollar ebay cheapies. They are the 3" round ones. Was a little wary doing the throttle side but the "etching bit?" on the dremel did a precision job. I havent had them on for long but they tightened up really well and honestly they vibrate far less than the stock mirrors. I would say there is virtually no vibration at all. So yeah, thanks for all the tips and advice, I will dig into finding the correct TKC 80 tire sizes but also look forward to hearing what you have to say. In the back it looks like there is all kinds of room for a fat tire, and in the front, if I have to raise the front fender a bit that's no problem. I actually kinda look forward to it. Thanks again man, ciao.
Eddie, you are the man. I've done some reading and the TKC 80s look to be exactly what I'm looking for. Sounds like they are soft and sticky on the asphalt and really hold their own off-road. I am fairly ignorant when it comes to moto tires. I assume my current Bridgestones have tubes. Do you know if I can reuse these tubes or will I need new ones? Will the newly installed tires need to be balanced? If so do you know how the weights are applied? Do you have firsthand experience with these tires? Do you know the largest size I can safely go with both front and rear? Lol, sorry for all the questions, but having the opportunity I WILL pick your brain as I value your knowledge and expertise in all things motorcycle. Oh, couple of other things I should mention, I copied your original seat mod - the inexpensive ATV seat cover. I found one on Amazon for like twenty bucks. I'm pretty sure it's identical to the one you have. I actually just got home from an 80km ride, my first with the new seat cover. It makes a difference, really does. That coupled with having the stock rear shocks on the softest setting and the ride has definately improved. Also, I think the rear springs are softening up a bit with time and use. Another thing, I successfully installed barend mirrors. Again, $20 dollar ebay cheapies. They are the 3" round ones. Was a little wary doing the throttle side but the "etching bit?" on the dremel did a precision job. I havent had them on for long but they tightened up really well and honestly they vibrate far less than the stock mirrors. I would say there is virtually no vibration at all. So yeah, thanks for all the tips and advice, I will dig into finding the correct TKC 80 tire sizes but also look forward to hearing what you have to say. In the back it looks like there is all kinds of room for a fat tire, and in the front, if I have to raise the front fender a bit that's no problem. I actually kinda look forward to it. Thanks again man, ciao.
I drag parts before I lose grip. If you opt for a wider tire, remember that even though the tread may be wider tire-to-tire, once that 170 is "pinched" onto that narrow rear rim, a lot of weird things happen.Thanks for reply!
(snip) And what do you mean by "the SCR doesn't make use of all the tire it has now"? Thanks.
Thanks for the info, Eddie! So that settles it, I need to either buy a wider rim for my SCR or stay with a 140 rear tire.I drag parts before I lose grip. If you opt for a wider tire, remember that even though the tread may be wider tire-to-tire, once that 170 is "pinched" onto that narrow rear rim, a lot of weird things happen.
The images attached should help explain stuff better than I can.
ah that sucks, hence why I like having a shop to work out of, been through those conditions myself and it isn't fun especially with the older you get.... but I bet your buddy that served won't make those excusesThank you, flatrack!
I had good teachers: One is a former Audi/Kawasaki/Suzuki/Honda HD mechanic and the other a retired Army A&P mechanic turned VW/all Japanese bike fixer with a #1 in class drag bike plate on the wall.
They've broken and fixed a TON of stuff between the two of them! =)
Unfortunately, I've either had to work (43.1 hours on my time sheet in the last three nights alone) or it's been too hot and/or rainy out to get much tinkering done. =(