Bought my CT for my 07 NAD today!

Hey everyone I'm coming back to the darkside I use to have a CT on my 98RoyalStar but took it off to try to sell it (Put 2 new MT on it) but after just 7500k on my 07NAD I bought a FalkenZeixZE-512 205/65-16, anyone ever tried one of these? [GOOSE]

that's a good looking tire. I tried unsuccessfully to put it on my Spirit. But another guy was successful. It has a pretty stiff sidewall. He had to pump the pressure up to 80 psi and leave it in the hot sun. Post pics when you get it installed!

Good looking tire. Post pics when it is on.

Moon

Good news, CT was delivered today! Bad news, They sent a 15in it was supposed to be a 16in! Oh well they said they would have UPS pick up this one tomorrow and would send the correct size TODAY! [GOOSE]

Hey Everyone, great news, got the correct size CT tire in on 2/5 now waiting on my tire chang-in Buddy to help me change the tire , haven't found a tire place yet to do it for me hope to have some pictures soon! Oh yea also waiting on my DYNA-BEADS. [GOOSE]

Your getting close......And a late welcome to the site......

Jerry

Gett'in ready to tear her down, (Kawasaki could take lessons from other manufactors on how to design their motorcycles, had to pull half the rear off this thing to get the rear axle out!) Checking clearance of MC tire at drivetube 205/65-16 is TOOOO close will go back with a 195 next time?I think I have my pictures a little too big but don't know how to make them smaller OH well? Anyone who is interested in doig this I would recommend them paying a visit to HarborFreightTool and pick-up a tire changer FULL but doesn't rub (YET?) Got the air pressure set, close? Don't even know its back there (Had fun burning the mold release off for the first 50 miles or so) have to keep reminding myself that there is a CT back there I'm sure that will go away someday? When I had my CT on the Yamaha I must have had the presure way too high started with 45psi am now about 35psi does very well!

I have a 195/60-16 on the back of my Nomad and wonder if there is a problem with running the 205? The 195 looked very close to some of the components when I mounted it. Also, I've read about a car tire bead separating from the rim while the bike was parked. I also spoke with someone who had it happen. Has this been a problem?

Mine is an 05 nomad,I am running 205/60/16 with no problems at 32psi.Only have credit card clearance on shaft tube but never touches because the tire grows in height and shrinks in width with rpm.Tire is GYTT.Ride SAFE and ENJOY,IT JUST GETS BETTER. Larry S.

Hey guys don't know about bead allowing tire to pop off rim (I guess that is what you were saying while bike is parked) don't see how it could as it took alot to get it there don't see it able to come off any time soon. I didn't say mine was rubbing however don't see why its not it is so close in my opinion a 195 is plenty enough tire although the 205 does look M E A N back there! Anyway goodluck [GOOSE]

Goose if you had to pull half the rear end off you are making it way to complicated,I only pull saddle bags, back muffler bolts and shocks. I then put floor jack under tire,actually I put the jack under it before I remove shocks this allows the axle to slide out. RIDE SAFE Larry S.

Larry Simpson wrote:Goose if you had to pull half the rear end off you are making it way to complicated,I only pull saddle bags, back muffler bolts and shocks. I then put floor jack under tire,actually I put the jack under it before I remove shocks this allows the axle to slide out. RIDE SAFE Larry S.

Larry don't know about all that but do know since I've been riden have change a couple different makes of bikes and Kaw's was the most difficult so far I guess it all depends on what a person is use to huh? My Zuki and yamahopper and my cuz's hondoley wasn't anywhere near that complicated? [GOOSE]

Ok, guys, I'm confused! I got a 195 in from Tirerack and I have no idea how to get it in there past the shaft drive gears. How do you do it?????

Put it in deflated,I sent you a reply to your pm. RIDE SAFE Larry S.

Larry, thanks for the help and thanks for the phone call. You were right...a little kick and a deflated tire and it went right in. It rides great. Thanks, Larry, for all your help. I appreciate you help.

You are welcome,that is what this forum is all about.don't be a stranger and enjoy the ride.

Welcome back to the Darkside .
great photos , Thanks for posting them.
Horse

mjmesserli wrote:Ok, guys, I'm confused! I got a 195 in from Tirerack and I have no idea how to get it in there past the shaft drive gears. How do you do it?????

MJ sorry I missed you on this. Thanks to all who helped out! Goose