While I was touring in Italy I was shocked to find that my rear tyre went from 'Getting a bit thin' to 'Oh my God' in the space of one long day.
Not without some difficulty I found a repair shop willing to fit me a new tyre while I waited.
The closest size match they had for my original 130/70 13 was a 150/70 13 but the mechanic assured me it would be fine. I was in no position to argue so agreed to have it fitted.
In truth, I can't say I noticed much difference to the ride or the handling but I was quite heavily laden at the time.
Now I'm due for another new rear tyre.
Would you fit another 150/70 13 or revert back to the original size?
Ride wide?
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Re: Ride wide?
Perhaps I should put this another way
What size rear tyre are you running on your Burgman 400 please?
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Re: Ride wide?
Totally off topic, sorry, but . . . .
What's that beemer on the left, please?
What's that beemer on the left, please?
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Re: Ride wide?
Lol, I don't know, it was just in the garage for repairs at the same time as mine.
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Re: Ride wide?
Oh well! It's an RS, going by the fairing, but I can't quite read the sticker on the side.
I do like beemers!
I do like beemers!
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Re: Ride wide?
The Beemer is an 1984 R100 RSwilsonsteve wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 3:07 pm Totally off topic, sorry, but . . . .
What's that beemer on the left, please?
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Re: Ride wide?
Your new tyre is essentially wider than the original. Whilst it may only affect the handling slightly, its best to check that it safely clears the swinging arm / drive shaft / mudguard etc and isnt rubbing against anything .Red Dog wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 11:53 am While I was touring in Italy I was shocked to find that my rear tyre went from 'Getting a bit thin' to 'Oh my God' in the space of one long day.
Not without some difficulty I found a repair shop willing to fit me a new tyre while I waited.
The closest size match they had for my original 130/70 13 was a 150/70 13 but the mechanic assured me it would be fine. I was in no position to argue so agreed to have it fitted.
In truth, I can't say I noticed much difference to the ride or the handling but I was quite heavily laden at the time.
Now I'm due for another new rear tyre.
Would you fit another 150/70 13 or revert back to the original size?
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Re: Ride wide?
Thanks Pandrop.
Yes it clears everything fine and It's been no trouble since it was fitted.
Yes it clears everything fine and It's been no trouble since it was fitted.
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Re: Ride wide?
Ah, thank you!Pandrop wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 3:44 pmThe Beemer is an 1984 R100 RSwilsonsteve wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 3:07 pm Totally off topic, sorry, but . . . .
What's that beemer on the left, please?
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Re: Ride wide?
Im almost certain oem tire on rear by your model is 150/70-13