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Re: Spun left rear bearing
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 11:20 am
by Jean
I tried a Michelin on the R100s...it ran for aboout 5K miles and the wear marks were showing. I don't ride HARD either. But I am pretty anal about tire pressure. Go figure.
Re: Spun left rear bearing
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 2:10 pm
by Duane Ausherman
A sticky rubber compound is for hard riding. Even if not ridden hard, it will still wear out quickly. We always need to get the tire that is made for our style of riding.
Personally, I never cared much about the tire cost, as that is what saves your ass. It isn't brakes that stop the bike, it is the tires.
Re: Spun left rear bearing
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 3:18 pm
by woodpile
I was mistaken, I actually have ME99 tires on the /5. No matter though, I think they are a bit too old to trust my life with them. It's going to be a while before I get to putting new tires on, I'll be sure to start a tire thread when I'm ready since everyone seems to enjoy them. Duane I'm going to thoroughly read up on your site when it's time to pull the bearing stack, that is now part of the winter rebuild.
Re: Spun left rear bearing
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 3:36 pm
by Major Softie
woodpile wrote:...I'll be sure to start a tire thread when I'm ready since everyone seems to enjoy them.
Oh, Woodpile seems like really fun guy.
EVERYBODY PILE ON WOODPILE!!!!!
Re: Spun left rear bearing
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 5:30 pm
by woodpile
At least I dont have an oil question
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