Was this bagger wobble or something else??
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Ditto Tru-Trac
My 2002 EG had that problem...added a tru-trac and some good Dulop E3 tires and a lot better. I like the other tires Avon & Metzler but there's just some thin funny about those euro-type tires gotta watch PSI all the time or they feel soft to me when cornering...maybe just me?
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AND unless you have a recently CALIBRATED air gauge add a couple psi to be on the safe side in case it might read a little higher than actual pressure. A little extra pressure is far safer than a little too low.
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My 2002 EG had that problem...added a tru-trac and some good Dulop E3 tires and a lot better. I like the other tires Avon & Metzler but there's just some thin funny about those euro-type tires gotta watch PSI all the time or they feel soft to me when cornering...maybe just me?
Avon are indeed European, in fact British old chap, owned by Cooper Tires. So you can buy the best AND buy American!
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Supposed to be here by Tuesday, we will see. My rear Cobra is a year old with 6,000 miles; it should be ok for a while. I'll have the trueness checked by my local Indy when he mounts the front for me.Graham, I didn't notice in post 7 you were listing pressures for a Venom. My rear is actually a Cobra and sidewall says 40 psi max. I looked here http://http://avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/cobra and cannot find a max pressure, so...
Goofy,
PS, when E3's come out in wide whitewall, I'd love to try a set. Until then, choices in WW are slim.
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Ordered a Avon Cobra for the front about noon today. Supposed to be here by Tuesday, we will see. My rear Cobra is a year old with 6,000 miles; it should be ok for a while. I'll have the trueness checked by my local Indy when he mounts the front for me.
Are you saying I should exceed the sidewall maximum air pressures?
Goofy,
PS when E3's come out in wide white wall, I'd love to try a set. Until then, choices in WW are slim.
Are you saying I should exceed the sidewall maximum air pressures?
Goofy,
PS when E3's come out in wide white wall, I'd love to try a set. Until then, choices in WW are slim.
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Front Tyre Cobra
Pressure front:
2.6 bar (38psi)
Front size: MT90B16 74H (also WW)
Rear Tyre Cobra
Pressure rear:
3.0 bar (44psi)
Rear size: MT90B16 74H or 140/90B16 77H (also WW)
Ignore what it says on the sidewall, go by the manufacturer's stated recommendation, above. The figures on the sidewall are a guide only. Avon give general guidelines here, from which you will see that you can use pressures from 38-43 front, 44-50 rear.
You can also find useful info from their UK website, which is where I got the data above.
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Invest a few extra $$bucks$$ for a quality air gage ,check your air pressure frequently .
You will find that not only will your bike perform and handle better / safer with properly inflated tires they will last much longer ,many more miles .
I have e3s I run 38lb front 42lb rear .
Works for me .
I ran 40 and 44 with the metzlers on my shovel
You will find that not only will your bike perform and handle better / safer with properly inflated tires they will last much longer ,many more miles .
I have e3s I run 38lb front 42lb rear .
Works for me .
I ran 40 and 44 with the metzlers on my shovel
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Graham, got it!! http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorbik...d-king-classic
Will bookmark or print out the general section for Cobra pressures.
Thanks a bunch
GSB
Will bookmark or print out the general section for Cobra pressures.
Thanks a bunch
GSB
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LOL, funny funny. Wonder how we ever survived 6,000 miles on those tires. I ain't Goofy for nutin!! BTW already got one