Yamaha royal star

loiseau Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:13 am

Hi everyone I have a 1996 Yamaha Royal Star and wanted to know witch CT would fit my bike , the MT size thats on now is 150/90/15. Just find out about the darkside from a friend and sign up today. I have read the advantages of having a CT and cant wait to try it.

jedishon Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:43 am

Measurethe clearance you have around your tire now. By going to a 165/80/15 you will gey a tire that is 5/8" wider than your 150. The 165 is a good tire to start with.

Jerry

loiseau Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:03 pm

Thanks !

Steve-O Tue Mar 31, 2009 2:02 pm

Both Kumho and Federal make a tire this size that memebers have used with success. Me included.

Let us know how this works out. I've been looking hard at the royal star.... Waiting for it to come out with a vmax engine before I pull the trigger.

loiseau Wed Apr 01, 2009 10:10 am

I found B F goodrich 155/80/15 would that work. And do you have any pictures of a royal star with CT?

gunboat Mon Jun 15, 2009 4:06 pm

hi all rsv/rsvtd about the only tires that will fit are the:
bfgoodrich 155/80r-15 about $70.00
federal 165/80-15 about the same as the bfg
kumho powerstar 758 165/80-15
nexum 165/80-15
vredestein sprint+ 165-15 86$ / sprint classic 155 $r 15 82 $ this tire is in the $150.00 + range
" " 165 hr 15 86 h
coker 165 r bfg sku# 579810
mickey thompson sportman sr #6652 26x6.00r15 lt this tire is about $165.00
the others i am not sure of price wise and my other prices my or may not be different. sorry havent checked in a few months.

best reguards
gunboat

dalelvn Tue Jun 23, 2009 4:23 pm

just ordered a BFGoodrich ta radial 155/80/15 for my 07 RSTD what pressures are y'all running CT's at?

Steve-O Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:27 pm

I run at 40 psi, but tire pressure is rider and tire dependent. Some like a 32psi soft ride. Some like a higher psi for a firmer ride.

Start at the recommended pressure and add and subtract till you get the ride and feel that's right for you.

dalelvn Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:25 am

To see pics of a 07 royal star tour deluxe with a ct look on the bf goodrich thread, I have posted pics of my rstd with a bf groodrich ta radial there runnig at 35 psi handles about 95% the same as the dunlop that it replaced, only place i notice it is powering out of a 90 degrees corner/turn but just might be cus its still new (less than 100 miles)

Dale

dalelvn Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:27 am

To see pics of a 07 royal star tour deluxe with a ct look on the bf goodrich thread, I have posted pics of my rstd with a bf groodrich ta radial there runnig at 35 psi handles about 95% the same as the dunlop that it replaced, only place i notice it is powering out of a 90 degrees corner/turn but just might be cus its still new (less than 100 miles)

Dale

twin1300 Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:28 pm

155/80 will make it a little shorter. Let us know how it does? Welcome to the darkside!

.............bobby

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dalelvn Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:20 am

Height issue is a non-issue just add about 10 lbs of air to you rear shock lifts you right back up Smile

Steve-O Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:25 am

Where's the pics?

dalelvn Wed Jul 01, 2009 4:05 pm

To see pics of a 07 royal star tour deluxe with a ct look on the bf goodrich thread

dalelvn Wed Jul 01, 2009 4:06 pm

To see pics of a 07 royal star tour deluxe with a ct look on the bf goodrich thread

BigBoyinMS Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:46 pm

Here are pics of my 165/80R15 Kumho Powerstar 758 on my '07 RSV. (Same height as stock M/C tire)
In the pics I have about 4000 miles on it. Started at 40lbs now at 35lbs. Sticks like glue and I aim for the tire snakes and other imperfections just to see if I can get any negative handling. No issues whatsoever! Love it!