Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: Re: Tires

Author: Robert Hawkes

Date: Nov 8, 2001, 3:38 PM

Post ID: 1708838705


Kev,
Thanks for the information. I changed out a tire on my little Honda CB160
last year. Pretty near broke my fingers doing it, pumped out a lot of sweat
too. When I get new shoes will just take them to a good cycle garage and
let them have at it. Thanks again. Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: Kevin Graf <kgr-@midwestpension.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2001 8:40 AM
Subject: RE: Tires


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Bob,
I'm fortunate here. I know allot of people that work in or own shops, so I
use their tire machines if I want, if your not in a position to use a tire
machine, don't bother with the barrel and tire irons. Around here (Det, MI)
any shop will mount and balance tires for about $20-25 each, even $35-40
would be worth it to me. The only type of machine that makes it bearable is
a fully pneumatic one. Other than that it's simply a pain in the ass.

Always change tubes, every time. There not that expensive and even if it
looks good it falls under the "while your there" category

Kev

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Hawkes [mailto:haw-@frontiernet.net]
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2001 9:03 PM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Re: Tires


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Charlie,
Do you change your own tires? Difficult? Do you always replace inner tubes
when replacing tires? Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: Charlie Mullendore <C.D.Mul-@worldnet.att.net>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2001 8:27 PM
Subject: Re: Tires


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Hi Jim,
My personal preference is Continental's "Blitz" TKH23 110/90-18 front and
TKH24 120/90-18 rear. When it's tire time and I can't get the TKH24, I use
the Conti-Tour TK17 120/90-18 rear. Either way you get great tires for a
reasonable price. Last I checked Tire Express www.tireexpress.com had
them
 for $52 front and $59 rear (or the TK17 for $63). My experience with the
Contis (and Tire Express - I've never gotten a tire more than a year old)
is
 very positive. The Blitz fronts last for 12,000 miles and the rears
10,000,
 the TK17 has been on my '69 Ambo for 9,000 miles now and looks about half
worn. I'm not an agressive rider, but I also don't baby the old beast.
They
 work equally well in the dry or wet, have very predictable handling
characteristics and fill out the fat fenders well. If they had more of a
retro look they would perfect to me.
The only other tires I have any experience with is the Dunlop F11 front
and
 491 Elite II in the same sizes. We used this combo on my friend Dan's Eldo
and so far, so good. No info. on longevity yet - he hasn't put enough
miles
 on them for that. However, they seem to be at least as good in all other
areas.
Happy shopping, let us know how whatever you choose works out! Cheers,

Charlie
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Beeler" <ji-@ont.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2001 8:33 PM
Subject: Tires


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I'm getting my old '67 V7 going again and now it's time to look into
tires... It's got 4.00x18's on it and I'm sure the technology and the
players in the marketplace have change in the 15 years since I last
bought
 
 Motorcycle tires... Any suggestions as to make/model/size to get? Also
are
 there any good online places to get them?

Thanks... Jim

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