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frozenphil posted:This doesn't look safe. Yeah, that tire changes its contact patch all over the silly place, doesn't it? A bit scary when you start thinking about the varying levels of traction as it does that. I don't think I'd run a car tire on a regular bike like that, although I've seen it done. I probably would use car tires on a sidecar rig, though. Car tires on the rear and the sidecar, bike tire on the front.
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Here ya go. http://www.dual-star.com/index2/Equipment/valve_stem_extensions1.htm
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It's Motorcycle Tire Ask/Tell time! Tell me about Avon Gripsters. I ride a KLR650, and after a bit of a plop into a mudhole that required a good deal of wrenching to set right, am saving future off-road learning for when I pick up a light little 250 something. I want a tire that can handle your basic dirt/gravel roads, is competent on the street and lasts a while, and from what I've read the Gripster fits the bill. For reference, I'm happy with the crappy stock Dunlops, the TKC80 I have on the back now performs admirably but vibrates the rear end a bit at highway speeds (this may be due to poor balancing), but I'd like something that lasts a bit longer and don't really need a knobby. I am a rather conservative rider. Failing the Gripster, any suggestions? I'll need two tires before too terribly long.
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Aug 23, 2009 00:54
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I'd think about anything would work short of motor oil. Electrician's cable pull lube, Vaseline, spray silicon, white lithium, dish soap... Probably best to just get tire munting lube though.
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Sep 18, 2009 19:15
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Chairon posted:Yank it, if it's leaking, get a patch. If not, you're great. Yeah, if you don't pull it now and have a possible leak you'll eventually push it in far enough to be a definite leak. Steel is a bit harder than rubber.
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Sep 27, 2009 03:15
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How 'bout innertubes? I bought a Mefo Explorer for my KLR, and figured I'd replace the tube while I was at it. The Kawi dealer had two tubes in 90-90-21, a Kawasaki "heavy duty" one for $11, and a Michelin "heavy duty" one for $25. I got the $11 one, but is there really that much difference in innertubes? I figure the tire has all the strength and the tube just has to hold air, so unless you're banging around in the dirt with low pressures a lot, risking pinch flats, it shouldn't matter that much.
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I used Twisted Throttle this last time and am happy. The tire came quickly and the price was good. And Bike Bandit's always a safe bet.
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