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Post by ilegalalien on Jul 26, 2012 23:53:29 GMT 1
i've has a 160 on but i had no mainstand... i think the mainstand could be a problem if bent... measure the legs gap about 20mm from the bottom... standard radius is 70.. if you want lazier motorway gearing it needs to be 80 which i've used and it was quite nice on long runs...
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pikey
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Post by pikey on Jul 27, 2012 0:25:58 GMT 1
Hmmm, a 150 / 80 x 17 gives around 5 mph extra at 60 so it would drop the motor`s revs a bit up at 75 to 80 motorway speeds. Avon do the AV17 Cobra in an 80 profile but of course seeing as they sell less than more common sizes they are more expensive. I`ll shop around and see what I can find, cheers for the centere stand info, I`m still to fit one to my NTV although it`s sitting waiting for me to get my aging finger out!
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odie
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Post by odie on Jul 27, 2012 17:49:29 GMT 1
overall gearing will be upped meaning a lazier motorway cruising speed for the motor. not by a lot, maybe 3/5mph if your lucky.
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norfolknchance
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Post by norfolknchance on Jul 31, 2012 10:40:12 GMT 1
120/70 front & 160/60 rear Bt021 both on fingers & vile Conti road attack on divvy
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Post by De Graaf van Salland on Aug 18, 2012 12:05:20 GMT 1
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Post by frank on Aug 29, 2012 16:25:29 GMT 1
My Azaro are being replaced in the next few days ,the front has done 6953 miles and the rear 12759 miles .They have performed well,I am replacing them with Roadriders they cost me £144 which is cheaper than the Azaros were I hope they perform as well
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Post by ploddit on Nov 26, 2013 21:39:33 GMT 1
I too am thinking about tyres. When I bought the bike it came with the recommended fitment on the rear but with a 120/70 on the front I find the 120/70 to be too steeply rounded and don't really like it. For me too get the recommended sizes for my bike is a 6 week order, I'm not near the limits yet so that's not too bad. What I am wondering is that on my normal tyres website: www.mynetmoto.com/motorradreifen.cfm/ActiveTab/shopping/ActiveLink/1/Search/2/motorcycle/137/motorcycle_ccm_group/5/motorcycle_model/4664/StartRow/0/motorradreifen.htmlthey have as I believe a TUV approved fitment off 160/60 and 110/70, if these tyres are available here that would seem a sensible 2nd choice as compared to the standard sizes 150/70 and 110/80. The 4.5 inch rear is fine for a 160 section like my old K1100RS. I would expect the bike to be more twitchy/nervous as the tyres will be a little more rounded and possibly wear a little quicker, but if I can get them without a 6 week wait I think that would be OK. Opinions please gentleman.
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Dec 8, 2013 22:56:35 GMT 1
What tires do you use ? Aug 26, 2010 at 9:51p I have a BT45 on the front and a BT021 on the back. I want a BT021 to match for the front, but I do not do many miles and there is to much tread on the BT45. The BT021 sticks to the road well in the wet and dry, and the edges of the BT45 do grumble a little when I play . Depends what sort of riding you do.
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Post by kirriepete on Apr 8, 2014 21:40:35 GMT 1
Holy thread resurrection, Batman! Today I switched allegiance from Avon to Bridgestone - the Roadriders have served me well over the past couple of years (1 front, 2 rear in 12,000 miles), but I just felt like finding out whether all the "BT45's are great!" hype is founded in fact. Also, they were cheaper and more available, not that that would influence me in any way, nosirree, not a bit.
Full(er) report once I get them scrubbed in and working for a living.
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rob
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Post by rob on Jul 15, 2014 0:42:20 GMT 1
In my 42K miles' NTV experience, Exedras last around 2K miles longer than BT45s on the rear. No appreciable difference in feel/ride/grip, it just depends what's around and at what price when you need new rubber. BT45s have given me around 7,000 miles solo and unladen. This on H-speed rating. Mixed urban/open road commute year-round. On previous bikes (CX500 and R80RT)I used to swear by Metzelers purely for longevity but the NTV has such a lovely fat rear for the size and type of bike it is, putting harder compounds on would likely undermine my confidence when you roll into a bend. That sure-footedness is, for me at least, what the NTV is all about and not worth compromising. Then again, you might say that my previous rides wold make anything feel safely planted in a bend.
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