The only no-no I've heard is to never use a radial front and bias rear. Why? I don't know. And don't want to find out why its so strongly advised against.
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morthrane
Some bikes come with a bias ply up front and a radial out back. I think BMW's F650 does that.
The only no-no I've heard is to never use a radial front and bias rear. Why? I don't know. And don't want to find out why its so strongly advised against.
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Originally posted by earlforI'll have to check that out. I would have put radials on the GS's long ago, but I havent found them to be available in applicable sizes for GS rims.
Earl
Originally posted by chuckycheeseI recently saw a magazine article that explained this dilemma in great detail. I'm pretty sure it was in the latest edition of "Cycle" magazine....maybe someone else can confirm.
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Originally posted by morthraneSome bikes come with a bias ply up front and a radial out back. I think BMW's F650 does that.
The only no-no I've heard is to never use a radial front and bias rear. Why? I don't know. And don't want to find out why its so strongly advised against.
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I don't remember if I've mixed radial front with bias rear or not. I now have a GS 1150 with a Metzler MEZ 2 rear radial 130/80/R17, that I think have been discontinued, with a Maxxis 120/80/v16. The other 1150 has a Continental radial 150/70/R17 with the Maxxis front. My Honda CB 1100F
has the MEZ 2 130/80/R17 rear with a Metzler ME33 lazer up front. The 150/70/17 is a little wide for the 3.50 rims, but have given no problems
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I didnt think a 150/70 would fit/clear on a stock 1150 swingarm. ?
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Originally posted by rphillipsI don't remember if I've mixed radial front with bias rear or not. I now have a GS 1150 with a Metzler MEZ 2 rear radial 130/80/R17, that I think have been discontinued, with a Maxxis 120/80/v16. The other 1150 has a Continental radial 150/70/R17 with the Maxxis front. My Honda CB 1100F
has the MEZ 2 130/80/R17 rear with a Metzler ME33 lazer up front. The 150/70/17 is a little wide for the 3.50 rims, but have given no problemsKomorebi-The light filtering through the trees.
I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.
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What size D205 are you running Luke? Stock swingarm and rim?
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Originally posted by lhanscomOriginally posted by earlforI'll have to check that out. I would have put radials on the GS's long ago, but I havent found them to be available in applicable sizes for GS rims.
Earl
Originally posted by chuckycheeseI recently saw a magazine article that explained this dilemma in great detail. I'm pretty sure it was in the latest edition of "Cycle" magazine....maybe someone else can confirm.Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.
I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.
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Tanks velly much. :-)
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Originally posted by lhanscom140/80ZR17, at least I'm pretty sure that's it, it may be a 70, but I don't think so.Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.
I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.
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You're running a 150/70 on a stock 3.5 rim?
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Originally posted by rphillipsThe 150/70 is a tight fit, but nothing rubs.Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.
I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.
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Yes, a Continental 150/70/R17 on a stock 3.50 cast wheel. Since the Metzlers were discontinued, this was about the smallest I could find. Look at the good side, I'll not run off the tread in a turn. I know the D205's come in 140/ but with the experiences I had with Dunlop years ago, I will forever boycot them. I DON"T RECOMMEND A 150/ ON A 3.50 WHEEL. I'm just telling what is on my bike now.
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