considering crossing over...
considering crossing over...
Dorfski on Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:16 pm
Here is my ride
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A 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500 FI, customized ( including the 1600 Nomad Stock Bagger pipes
My concerns about going to the darkside is Spoked rims, and clearance.
What would be the best tire for this Bike ?
I really getting tired of spending 300.00plus dollars per tire here in Edmonton Alberta. for a season of riding.
Im usually riding 2 up, sometimes with a trailer behind as well.
Last fall I rode all the way to Sturgis ( for tires... ....was awsome....but I cant do that every year for new tires.
Some of my riding buddies are already crossed over with there Gold wings ...no surprise there !
And this website looks awsome, and thanks for any help that anyone can provide
" alt="" />A 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500 FI, customized ( including the 1600 Nomad Stock Bagger pipes
My concerns about going to the darkside is Spoked rims, and clearance.
What would be the best tire for this Bike ?
I really getting tired of spending 300.00plus dollars per tire here in Edmonton Alberta. for a season of riding.
Im usually riding 2 up, sometimes with a trailer behind as well.
Last fall I rode all the way to Sturgis ( for tires...
....was awsome....but I cant do that every year for new tires.Some of my riding buddies are already crossed over with there Gold wings ...no surprise there !
And this website looks awsome, and thanks for any help that anyone can provide
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Re: considering crossing over...
gstanfield on Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:06 pm
What is the stock size tire and how wide is your wheel? That'll help us a ton in recmomending a starting place.
George
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Re: considering crossing over...
Dorfski on Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:09 pm
Avon Venom 150/80-16
150/80B16 ^ 77V
rec. rim : MT3.50
alt rim(in) min/max : 3.00 - 4.00
Width (mm) : 157
(in) : 6.20
Dia. (mm) : 640
(in) : 25.20
150/80B16 ^ 77V
rec. rim : MT3.50
alt rim(in) min/max : 3.00 - 4.00
Width (mm) : 157
(in) : 6.20
Dia. (mm) : 640
(in) : 25.20
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Re: considering crossing over...
smokey2255 on Thu Apr 16, 2009 11:24 pm
Great discussion here for your scoot. These guys covered it well.
http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/kawasaki-f17/fitting-a-205-60-to-my-vulcan-t1711.htm
Good luck
See you out there
Smokey
http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/kawasaki-f17/fitting-a-205-60-to-my-vulcan-t1711.htm
Good luck
See you out there
Smokey
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Nokian WR 195/55-r16
Dorfski on Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:00 am
Ok so after a little research I am looking at maybe the Nokian WR 195/55-R16 tire
Will this tire fit a 2000 Vulcan Classic 1500 FI with spoked rims ?
and any suggestions on sealing a spoked rim ?
The Nokiam XR specs are :
Rated 87H
overall Dia. : 24.4"
Overall width : 7.9"
http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=11884&group=1.01.02&name=Nokian+WR
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Will this tire fit a 2000 Vulcan Classic 1500 FI with spoked rims ?
and any suggestions on sealing a spoked rim ?
The Nokiam XR specs are :
Rated 87H
overall Dia. : 24.4"
Overall width : 7.9"
http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=11884&group=1.01.02&name=Nokian+WR
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