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Post by jm0406 on Nov 28, 2016 16:22:47 GMT -5
I am with Jess, within 10% of the sidewall rating works for me. Actually, anything over 10 LBS, and i'm happy. Jeff
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Post by FC Zach on Nov 29, 2016 3:42:28 GMT -5
Actually, anything over 10 LBS, and i'm happy. Aint that the truth
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Post by kanonkopdrinker on Nov 29, 2016 4:13:56 GMT -5
Tim's advice on leaving the nut on the valve stem loose, indeed using it to lock the dust cap, is very useful.
Left loose, a bent valve stem will give early notification of 'tube creep' .... with the nut done up tight, the first you would know of it would be when the valve tears out of the tube!
David
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Post by wayne on Dec 27, 2016 1:55:49 GMT -5
I am with Jess, within 10% of the sidewall rating works for me. Actually, anything over 10 LBS, and i'm happy. Jeff Well, I haven't met you Jeff, but the old boy, he's big enough to warrant heeding that sidewall rating.
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Post by timpa136 on Jan 26, 2017 20:47:57 GMT -5
That is a pretty bike! I can't add to that excellent description of the K81s. What a nice bike Tim Actually I can add that my instructor in school didn't like the K81s. Tim
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Post by wayne on Feb 22, 2021 22:28:42 GMT -5
First post in this thread updated with Metzeler Touring Spezial tyres.
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Post by timpa136 on Mar 15, 2022 16:39:26 GMT -5
Had to dig a bit but Inoue F1 on the right, and the Stock Bridgestones F2 respectively.They do have slightly different tread for cornering. Both were original equipment and a step up from 1974 issues from memory.
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Post by pmcburney on Mar 16, 2022 18:54:58 GMT -5
Had to dig a bit but Inoue and the Stock Bridgestones F1 and F2 do have slightly different tread for cornering. Both were original equipment and a step up from 1974 issues from memory. Bloody hell, as if the dodgy brake discs aren't enough to scare you from riding in the wet...
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Post by quawk on Mar 18, 2022 9:48:09 GMT -5
Am looking to replace the tires on my bike. The PO had Goodyear Eagle tires mounted. Lots of tread left but old, dried out and cracked. I didn't realize Goodyear even made bike tires. Have been looking at the recommendations on this, and other posts. Some are recommending the Bridgestone Battlax BT45. They have seemingly been superseded by the BT46. Has anyone tried the newer BT46 tires and if so what do you think of them. Bridgestone claims they are the same tire only new and improved and better.
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Post by quawk on Mar 18, 2022 10:01:06 GMT -5
To add to my previous post, can anyone confirm whether on not the Bridgestone Spitfire series of tires has been discontinued? Have used them in the past on other '70s bikes and like them. In trying to find replacements most sellers are showing no longer available. Have messaged Bridgestone to ask, but have not received a response yet.
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Post by hudson on Mar 18, 2022 10:24:25 GMT -5
I can confirm that they have discontinued the Spitfire series. I spoke with the rep. and he indicated about two years ago and we were just living off old warehouse stock. The now available replacement is their BATLAX BT46. I was running the Spitfires from a recommendation by timpa136 and was happy with them. But when I couldn't find another set, I called. I have a BT46 but have not mounted it yet.
Brian
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Post by quawk on Mar 18, 2022 13:07:40 GMT -5
Thanks Brian. I realize time marches on, but trying to find a tire that we liked in the past seems to present another research problem when they are NLA. Good luck with your new tire. I may also be trying the BT46s. They may very well be better anyway, as they claim.
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Post by quawk on Mar 25, 2022 9:56:42 GMT -5
Have purchased both a new front and rear Bridgestone Battlax BT46 for my RE5. After mounting both the front and rear tires to the rims, am having difficulty in getting the bead to seat in the rim at the correct "depth" I guess I'll call it for lack of a better word. The small rib that is molded onto the sidewall of the tire on both sides should just show beyond the edge of the rim as a visual gauge that the bead is seated correctly all around the circumference of the wheel. It is showing just beyond the edge of the wheel about 3/4 of the way around, but the remaining 1/4 or so, it's like the bead of the tire doesn't quite move out circumferentially enough and the small rib is hidden under the rim of the wheel. Have deflated and moved the tire slightly and started over several times, but upon inflation it winds up in the same position. Anyone who doesn't mount their own tires may not understand what I'm referring to here. I have mounted my share of tires and have never had this issue before. Most I have mounted were tubeless but have also mounted many tube type tires. And yes I do have the correct size tires. Am heading back out to the shop to see if I can figure out what's going on with these tires. Anybody got any thoughts on what might be happening here?
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Post by timpa136 on Mar 25, 2022 10:28:07 GMT -5
I have used armorall or soapy mounting fluid and air a little extra pressure if necessary.
If possible, add the air quickly without the valve stem.
EDIT: Could also be a pinched tube, ask me how i know.
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Post by hudson on Mar 25, 2022 15:30:30 GMT -5
I have been using WD 40 for over 40 years to mount tires. 20 Years mounting my own drag racing tires. Use lots of it between the rim and tire. It does not remain slippery when it dries and is easy to clean up. And maybe a little extra air if needed as Tim recommenced. It also seems to help if you re air and re lube a few times as needed. Also the yellow dot goes at the valve stem for the closest balance and double check the directional arrow, that really is a frustrating mistake.
Brian
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