speed issues on a train
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George - thanks for the pics and the help! Hopefully this will help smooth out the ride! Anything I need to know before ordering other than the size 90/90/21? Also, you said you have a Dunlop - is that you'd recommend?
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I'll let you know how it works - thanks again!
thanks,
I'll let you know how it works - thanks again!
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I have 13" apes on my Train, and my average highway speed is 75mph. Yesterday, I had her up near 120 (still accelerating hard - testing purposes only), and she was solid as a rock.
Cheers!
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Cheers!
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I have 13" apes on my Train, and my average highway speed is 75mph. Yesterday, I had her up near 120 (still accelerating hard - testing purposes only), and she was solid as a rock.
Cheers!
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I have 13" apes on my Train, and my average highway speed is 75mph. Yesterday, I had her up near 120 (still accelerating hard - testing purposes only), and she was solid as a rock.
Cheers!
[sm=icon_rock.gif][sm=icon_rock.gif][sm=icon_rock.gif]
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baknblak if you rode 985 to Fraizers you know the front end dances around on the rain grooves. When I switched to the 90/90 tire that wandering went away big time. The cornering ability of the Dunlap pretty much sucked compared to the Metzler.(sorry George). Maybe due to the size difference 80/90 compared to the 90/90 of the Metzler but I don't think so as the tread patterns are very different. I have the spoke wheel with the Metzler you're welcome to try. Won't take 5 mins to change.I'll pm my # to you.
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baknblak if you rode 985 to Fraizers you know the front end dances around on the rain grooves. When I switched to the 90/90 tire that wandering went away big time. The cornering ability of the Dunlap pretty much sucked compared to the Metzler.(sorry George). Maybe due to the size difference 80/90 compared to the 90/90 of the Metzler but I don't think so as the tread patterns are very different. I have the spoke wheel with the Metzler you're welcome to try. Won't take 5 mins to change.I'll pm my # to you.
baknblak if you rode 985 to Fraizers you know the front end dances around on the rain grooves. When I switched to the 90/90 tire that wandering went away big time. The cornering ability of the Dunlap pretty much sucked compared to the Metzler.(sorry George). Maybe due to the size difference 80/90 compared to the 90/90 of the Metzler but I don't think so as the tread patterns are very different. I have the spoke wheel with the Metzler you're welcome to try. Won't take 5 mins to change.I'll pm my # to you.
I like Dunlops because they are the stickiest of the bunch. They may not wear as good, but I would rather have traction.
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Yeah, we do need to get the GA crew together! I'm 10 mins from K. Creek, and 20-25 from Fraziers' - and I do know those grooves on 985! I'm looking forward to finding a new tire and picking up some speed!
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There must be something wrong with that bike, mine 06 is as smooth as silk on the highway.
Are you riding on any grooved pavement? Mine will feel sorta skittish on that type road in those cases.
Are you riding on any grooved pavement? Mine will feel sorta skittish on that type road in those cases.