Rounding off the tire. - Page 2

SkiPunk11 · 08-04-2012, 12:51 PM

DO IT !!!!

post videos of it too

justinsabre · 08-04-2012, 10:27 PM

so what size rear time do u need mike so if someone has a take off they can give u to replace ur flat spotted tire....

WTFO · 08-04-2012, 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by blueline15

I guess I'm going to be the odd guy out here and say that I take a belt sander to my tires when they get squared up. 120 grit works best I've found.

Remind me NOT to ride with you

djacobsen5116 · 08-05-2012, 01:02 AM

A tire designed more for touring usually will have a harder compound in the center where tires wear flat from all the slabbing and traffic riding we do. Inflating the tires slightly over the bike manufacturers suggested pressure (usually the suggested pressure can be found on a sticker on the swing arm) can help reduce the tendency to flatten the middle of the tire, you might stiffen the ride up slightly and will notice a difference in handling. Usually a decrease in the effort to tip into turns is the most noticeable on a Sport Touring and I'm guessing that would be same for a Sport bike. Check with other riders of your model bike and see what pressures they are running. There are years of experience based knowledge available from the riders here so you should be able to get a pretty good idea.

UhOh · 08-05-2012, 02:35 AM

Originally Posted by mikeonabike

I still have a thousand or so miles on my rear tire but i am already getting the middle flat, What do you people recommend...?

get a dual compound sport touring rear tire.
Michelin pilot road 2 or 3
Avon Storm 2
Bridgestone BT-023

MurderedAsRx · 08-05-2012, 07:11 AM

smh....

mikeonabike · 08-05-2012, 11:22 PM

Originally Posted by justinsabre

so what size rear time do u need mike so if someone has a take off they can give u to replace ur flat spotted tire....

160/60

Hutch253 · 08-07-2012, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by skipunk11

do it !!!!

Post videos of it too

hahaha

blueline15 · 08-07-2012, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by WTFO

Remind me NOT to ride with you

lol


08-04-2012, 12:51 PM	#21
SkiPunk11 Shredder Joined: May 2011 From: Tacoma, Wa I Ride: 2008 Buell 1125R	DO IT !!!! post videos of it too __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-04-2012, 10:27 PM	#22
justinsabre Licensed Joined: Sep 2010 From: beaverton or I Ride: 82 honda sabre v45	so what size rear time do u need mike so if someone has a take off they can give u to replace ur flat spotted tire.... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-05-2012, 01:02 AM	#24
djacobsen5116 Endorsed Joined: Jul 2010 From: Mercer Island, WA I Ride: 2009 Yamaha FJR1300	A tire designed more for touring usually will have a harder compound in the center where tires wear flat from all the slabbing and traffic riding we do. Inflating the tires slightly over the bike manufacturers suggested pressure (usually the suggested pressure can be found on a sticker on the swing arm) can help reduce the tendency to flatten the middle of the tire, you might stiffen the ride up slightly and will notice a difference in handling. Usually a decrease in the effort to tip into turns is the most noticeable on a Sport Touring and I'm guessing that would be same for a Sport bike. Check with other riders of your model bike and see what pressures they are running. There are years of experience based knowledge available from the riders here so you should be able to get a pretty good idea. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-05-2012, 07:11 AM	#26
MurderedAsRx Chicken Strips Joined: Feb 2011 From: Graham/Puyallup I Ride: 2009 Speed Triple, 2008 CRF250R	smh.... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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