07-01-2007, 03:09 PM | #1 |
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Upgrading the rear tire.
Finally decided to upgrade the rear tire. Ordered the Trakmaster II (like blimpman's). From what I've read it won't last as long on the road, but I bet I'll be very happy with it.
Then I might just take an iron to the front tire to remove some lugs. Can't wait to see how it looks all mounted up!!! |
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07-01-2007, 03:14 PM | #2 |
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I have a trakmaster waiting in my shed that I salvaged from a blown IT200.
When the rear tire gets worn I will have it to replace the stocker. It will be interesting since I ride 90% street. Allen
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07-01-2007, 03:21 PM | #3 |
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I think it'll take awhile to wear down the stock ChengShin tire. Great tire but as soon as it gets some tacky dirt/mud in it, I'm sliding all over.
But on the street I can lay my bike about as low as a crotch rocket. |
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07-01-2007, 03:30 PM | #4 |
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I have been impressed with the stockers on the street. They get alittle loose at higher speeds, but hold really well. I haven't been in any mud yet with them. I think they are fine for off-road in the dry. Felt loose on some gravel that I was on.
I have the trackmaster and also another front that I saved from some bikes I parted out. Allen
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07-01-2007, 03:48 PM | #5 |
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Before I rode my bike the first time I wanted to change the tires. 250fatboy's street tires is what I wanted. After my first ride i decided to wear the stockers out first. Knobbie tires are way smoother than I thought they would be on the street and they grab better too. So 250 if you wake up some morning and your bike is up on a box and your tires are gone, it's not me :roll:
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07-01-2007, 03:57 PM | #6 |
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I was thinking of getting some more street oriented tires, but now that I have ridden a few miles the stockers are fine. I don't ride hard. I don't think a full knobbie will be good on the street, but the tire was free and I already have it. I will probably have the stockers wore out before the end of the year too.
Allen
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07-02-2007, 04:11 PM | #8 |
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I not big on riding in mud or water. I have ridden street bikes on loose gravels and wet roads and it takes alittle skill, but you get used to it.
We lived on a farm and had to travel a few miles on gravel to the paved road. Allen
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07-02-2007, 04:17 PM | #9 |
know the feeling kato i live about 7 miles on gravel thne its 10 miles blacktop to town. love those tires.got 2000 miles on them but i mite have to replace my rear some time soon.
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07-02-2007, 06:37 PM | #10 |
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there is no gravel to be found hardly where I am know. I plan to do about a 3 day ride in August on some forest service roads in the mountains.
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07-03-2007, 12:09 AM | #12 |
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When I change my tires because they're worn out, I really like the look of the tires in the "Parts Sticky". Full street sorry, but I only ride street.
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07-07-2007, 08:29 AM | #13 |
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Got'er in. Looks awesome! May try and install it today if I have enough "free time".
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07-07-2007, 05:00 PM | #14 |
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Comparison pic
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07-07-2007, 06:43 PM | #15 |
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What size is that? Is it going to clear the swingarm?
The one I have is 100/100-18 and it appears that it will be a tight fit. Allen
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