Post by: Rcgreaves on August 16, 2019, 06:35:56 PM
Ive looked for the avons, the bridgestone, yes my simplistic mind would prefer a pair from the same manufacturer.
I have a set both of snowflakes currently shod with Shinko 230 tourmasters and a set of Y spokers ready for rubber. Ive driven so much this summer the rear is ready to swap out.
My bike tends to porpoise in sweeping turns. The K1100RS project just aquired has Michelin radials and oh my is that machine "planted " in corners. I know the benefit of the paralever but its time to try an off sized radial. Will a 150/70-ZR 17 fit? found that. Cheers!
Post by: Laitch on August 16, 2019, 08:30:05 PM
Will a 150/70-ZR 17 fit? found that. Cheers!From what I've read around here, it will be a tight fit on a three inch tri-spoke but the performance reviews are favorable.
Post by: K1300S on August 16, 2019, 11:10:40 PM
Radial tires are not going to solve the problem.
Post by: Martin on August 17, 2019, 02:26:34 AM
Correct rear spring? Age of your rear damper? Better than stock front springs? Correct fork oil?Regards Martin.
Radial tires are not going to solve the problem.
Post by: rbm on August 17, 2019, 07:46:46 AM
Will a 150/70-ZR 17 fit? found that. Cheers!This size should fit. I have 3x17 3-spoke rear rims and 2.5x18 3-spoke front rims on my K75. I have been running a Bridgestone T30 Battlax 150/70ZR-17 Tire on the rear and a Bridgestone T30 Battlax 110/80ZR-18 Tire on the front for a few years now and they function just fine. I have fitted K1100 forks and K1100 paralever to my K75; I think the late model K75 suspension components are comparable.
Post by: Rcgreaves on August 17, 2019, 08:35:38 AM
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Post by: Rcgreaves on August 18, 2019, 09:20:18 AM
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Post by: johnny on August 18, 2019, 09:36:59 AM
the t30 evo stones were good performers on the rs eleven hundert in the 120 70 17 160 60 18 configeration...
they came off after 7000 miles of twisty driftless and droning slabb dry and wet... good performers all around...
i would buy them again if the rs eleven hundert lasts that long... its gotts new shinko podiums in the 120 70 17 170 70 18 configeration with 3 spacers on there now...
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Post by: beemuker on August 18, 2019, 09:40:43 AM
Post by: stokester on August 18, 2019, 10:36:40 AM
Got a set of Metzeler Roadtech 01 for the '94 K75S. I've never used these before,, having been satisfied with my Avons and Pirellis.
Post by: Rcgreaves on September 05, 2019, 11:24:42 AM
Post by: Rcgreaves on September 05, 2019, 11:59:23 AM
Post by: Laitch on September 05, 2019, 12:41:50 PM
that is one meaty lookin rear!! Counting on your experience- we have identical bikes..You can hear that being said in clubs all over Miami. :-)
If you're referring to his K75, yours has a K1100 fork and a paralever rear drive, too? It's an epidemic!
Post by: Rcgreaves on September 05, 2019, 12:56:27 PM
Post by: Laitch on September 05, 2019, 05:34:16 PM
But yes I would love to experience what a parakeet will bring to my 75 in a high speed sweeper..You probably can learn more about that from tweets. :-)
Post by: Rcgreaves on September 05, 2019, 10:32:53 PM
Post by: Laitch on September 06, 2019, 01:30:21 AM
Lord I hate auto correctI'm liking it. :-)
Post by: Rcgreaves on September 10, 2019, 12:19:38 AM
Upon inspection I just wore away the last of the wear “dots” on my center tread. 3500 miles doesn’t seem like much longevity but admittedly I’ve been riding very aggressively this season.
So, this is a plus 2 rear -and a plus one front. Z rated Radials. Pretty cool. I have cracked 100 mph this summer but can’t imagine pushing further.
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Installed, the new meats look pretty tame. I’ll take a pic or two in daylight. Cheers.
Post by: volador on September 10, 2019, 12:52:31 AM
36312312920 SHIM - 3,0MM
Post by: Rcgreaves on September 10, 2019, 04:49:13 PM
Post by: Rcgreaves on September 13, 2019, 08:46:22 AM
Radials are worth a try even if the speedo is off- even if the rear rubs at some point.
Very pleased!
One further note: PO used DYNA BEADS which came out with this tire change. I can't verify, but I suspect they were the cause of my wobbles. Stick with sticky wheel weights is my learning FWIW.
Post by: beemuker on September 13, 2019, 02:21:38 PM
Post by: Rcgreaves on September 13, 2019, 02:29:32 PM
RBM really appreciate your tire recommendation! Big grin so far. Cheers!
Post by: Rcgreaves on September 24, 2019, 11:40:13 PM