Tires - What are you running?

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BTW after recent glowing reports some months back on RoadRiders, I bought a set as Peel first tires to try out some day. Mounted already on rims but not bike.
 
My first set of tires, after the original Dunlops, were Avon Super Venom AM20 and AM18. I just changed the AM18 for a Avon Roadrider 100/90/19 on the rear. That Super Venom wore out rather quickly in my opinion. I don't think I have more than 3k miles on the bike since I put it on the road but the middle was worn like I had been doing burnouts. I have had no problems with the Avons in both dry and wet but I do not consider myself to be an aggressive ride. I may be pushing it a little harder when I get the slop out of the swing arm and install the swing arm bushings that Santa Claus brought me this Christmas.

I have an issue with the new Roadrider, and I haven't even had it on the bike yet. I cannot get this tire to bead. It is 97% there but the bead has not popped out all the way. I have had it up to 60psi and I have broken it down several times, used tire lube, smacked it with a rubber hammer, the whole deal but still can't get the tire to bead up. (It's always something.) I'll mess with it when I get the swing arm back in.
 
Big Jim you must MUST get the tire 100% seated even. I rode off on hard aired rear that was 97% seated and at 6 mile mark it re-rimmed at 55 and injured bars, wrists, stem stop and tank front not to die hi sided into oncoming lane. I will not ride if tire not full right now and ordered inflated 360' rim lock called "Tubliss" to avoid the horror again. Some tires may be cast distorted others just not quite right size for rim. I have best luck to lay tire on side and with soapy lube bump the excess side toward opposite indicator then fast inflate till pops around but don't always work out well first few times. I also will set in hot sun or use hair drier inside till rather how to touch. Some very hard to get on or off, I'm giving up forcing and getting 2 foot long profession levers that tractor mowers and ATV'sneed.
 
BJ try lots of soapy watery stuff everywhere the bead will find home then BLAST air into that valve , try 70 lbs. this time , use compressed air from your local garage as you need the power. Observe seating then deflate to half pressure and bounce wheel-tire off floor in circular motion a few times , then to tire recommended pressure. Beading takes pressure.
 
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Big Jim you must MUST get the tire 100% seated even. I rode off on hard aired rear that was 97% seated and at 6 mile mark it re-rimmed at 55 and injured bars, wrists, stem stop and tank front not to die hi sided into oncoming lane. I will not ride if tire not full right now and ordered inflated 360' rim lock called "Tubliss" to avoid the horror again. Some tires may be cast distorted others just not quite right size for rim. I have best luck to lay tire on side and with soapy lube bump the excess side toward opposite indicator then fast inflate till pops around but don't always work out well first few times. I also will set in hot sun or use hair drier inside till rather how to touch. Some very hard to get on or off, I'm giving up forcing and getting 2 foot long profession levers that tractor mowers and ATV'sneed.
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The advice is well taken. I will not ride on a tire that is not 100%. This is why it worries me so much. I have the swing arm out and replaced the bushings. When I get this all back together and the isolastics set I will turn my full attention to the tire bead problem. It has been pretty cold here and that may have something to do with why the tire has not popped out and set the bead. I want to 1) warm it up with a space heater or hair dryer 2) break it down again and use a warm soapy water solution 3) make sure the wheel lock is loose and 4) Use about 70psi. I had the tire installed at the dealer I work for mainly because they spin balance and I can only static balance a tire. Like I said, a warm tire and a warm lube should help.
 
4.10x19 TT100 front and rear love the look. I think am18's on the second commando but hate the look.
 
Hi all,
Roadriders for me from now on. I replaced my TT100's last year with roadriders & cant belive how much better the bike handles now.
No more wobbling over white lines or ruts in the road.
Ive not tried going fast in the wet but I never did ride hard in the wet with TT100. I dont like the wet anytime nowdays.
cheers Don
 
Well time has come for them tires (Pronounced: I actually have some spare cash!?!)
But who knew converting them old tire sizes to today's Metric would be this difficult to comprehend. :roll:
I'm running the original 19's front and rear. So what metric sizes Can, or Should, be run on the old Girl?
 
100-90 front and rear or you can drop the front to a 90-90 for quicker turn in but less stable at speed
 
Avon 26's...100-90's front & rear...now at 7100 miiles and the rear tire's center tread just starting to disappear...the front is still perfect. Going to need a new rear by the end of this year's riding season. Wait a minute!!! In Florida, the riding season is 365 days/year!
 
I don't know what's available in original sizes as I've converted to an 18" rear, but Matt Rambow recommended Bridgestone BT-45s to me and I've been very pleased with them.

Since then, however, I've experienced Pirelli Sport Demons on another bike and I assure you those will be the next tires on my Commando.
 
Avon Roadriders front and rear- 100/90's fit perfectly front and rear, even on the early Commando (mine's a 1968) with totally stock rims and fenders. Great handling, great ride. Couldn't be more pleased. Good luck!
 
A K81 on the back and just mounted a sacrilegious Dunlop D401F HD 90/90-19 front tire intended for Harleys because it was a steal on closeout for $50....but it works fine on the road, it looks good to my eye, and am looking forward to horrifying purists with the Harley Davidson on the sidewall :wink:

Tires - What are you running?
 
Now that it's Summer, are the tire suggestions different; it seemed that the AM26 was the favorite. My fitment will be on an 850/3. I'm about to get serious about new rims so new tires are the next piece of the puzzle.
 
powerdoc said:
Now that it's Summer, are the tire suggestions different; it seemed that the AM26 was the favorite. My fitment will be on an 850/3. I'm about to get serious about new rims so new tires are the next piece of the puzzle.
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NO the roadrider is A GREAT Tire. IMHO stay with 100/90/19 front and rear unless you want the faster response of the 90/90 front will give.
 
I've got 18" wheels on my racer and use Dunlop TT900 GP .
90/90-18 on the front, 120/80 - 18 on the rear.
They are brilliant.
 
I have the Avons road riders and find them to be very responsive, handle great on many different surfaces. Braking and handling have been much better than any other tire I have tried on my Norton..... Continental, Metzler or Dunlop.
 
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