Tyre Question - SV650.org

04-06-11, 07:32 AM

Hi Guys, i already posted this, but put it in the wrong section by mistake. here it is again...

hi Guys,, a was on this forum a while back.. but jist tonite there i bought a curvy 650...its in amazin condition, the guy really looked after it.. but ma question is this... the front an rear tuyre has a flat bit in the middle.. like hes been running long distance,, then after the flat bit on the edges,, theres then obviously an edge,,is this normal... or jist too much straight lining that causes this.??? thanks.

NTECUK · 04-06-11, 07:52 AM

Straight ridding flats the back off a treat.
The front gets an easy life so it really only wears of the edges .

04-06-11, 07:59 AM

Yiv git it absolootly riicht. 'Tis caa'd a squaared aff tuyre

04-06-11, 08:45 AM

ave ben pulled up before many times fur th eway a write,, but tryin tae understand that.. ave no idea what the second part is...

what ye actualy say,, is the tyre ok,, is this normal.. or is it goosed. its practialy new

NTECUK · 04-06-11, 08:51 AM

I have no real problem with my squared off ones Just remember that your going to find it tips in a bit odd.
If you want to get your knee down then get new ones.

04-06-11, 08:57 AM

A long az der iz plentee of tred dis ain't no bova, if you iz goin in strate lines anywayz!

Mr Speirs · 04-06-11, 09:20 AM

The rear tyre is squared off. Personally I would replace it, my Sv came with a sqaure rear tyre, I didnt realise for ages and was getting really frustrated as to why I couldn't turn corners smoothly.

Those Oor Wullie annuals my parents bought me as a child really helps

Geodude · 04-06-11, 09:48 AM

I was told you could de-square a tyre (as long as its not to knackered) by riding on a few good twisty roads until you take the square edge off.

NTECUK · 04-06-11, 10:12 AM

Well if i guess you can but you need to give it a fair old pasting if you can get it to handle right too, The one on mine sort of dont want to turn then tips a bit quick =:s

04-06-11, 08:01 PM

yes. My front is square in the middle an ye kin really feel it tipping in when cornering... th erear is the same but not as bad as the front,, the rear is 75% new,, the fronts 75% gone...which tyre best suits sv`s. also am 20 stone.

04-06-11, 07:32 AM	#1
mabozzar Guest Posts: n/a	Tyre Question Hi Guys, i already posted this, but put it in the wrong section by mistake. here it is again... hi Guys,, a was on this forum a while back.. but jist tonite there i bought a curvy 650...its in amazin condition, the guy really looked after it.. but ma question is this... the front an rear tuyre has a flat bit in the middle.. like hes been running long distance,, then after the flat bit on the edges,, theres then obviously an edge,,is this normal... or jist too much straight lining that causes this.??? thanks.

04-06-11, 07:52 AM	#2
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Tyre Question Straight ridding flats the back off a treat. The front gets an easy life so it really only wears of the edges .

04-06-11, 07:59 AM	#3
-Ralph- Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tyre Question Yiv git it absolootly riicht. 'Tis caa'd a squaared aff tuyre

04-06-11, 08:45 AM	#4
mabozzar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tyre Question ave ben pulled up before many times fur th eway a write,, but tryin tae understand that.. ave no idea what the second part is... what ye actualy say,, is the tyre ok,, is this normal.. or is it goosed. its practialy new

04-06-11, 08:51 AM	#5
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Tyre Question I have no real problem with my squared off ones Just remember that your going to find it tips in a bit odd. If you want to get your knee down then get new ones.

04-06-11, 08:57 AM	#6
Stuuk1 Guest Posts: n/a	A long az der iz plentee of tred dis ain't no bova, if you iz goin in strate lines anywayz!

04-06-11, 09:20 AM	#7
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: Tyre Question The rear tyre is squared off. Personally I would replace it, my Sv came with a sqaure rear tyre, I didnt realise for ages and was getting really frustrated as to why I couldn't turn corners smoothly. Those Oor Wullie annuals my parents bought me as a child really helps __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

04-06-11, 09:48 AM	#8
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,676	Re: Tyre Question I was told you could de-square a tyre (as long as its not to knackered) by riding on a few good twisty roads until you take the square edge off. __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

04-06-11, 10:12 AM	#9
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Tyre Question Well if i guess you can but you need to give it a fair old pasting if you can get it to handle right too, The one on mine sort of dont want to turn then tips a bit quick =:s Last edited by NTECUK; 04-06-11 at 10:22 AM.

04-06-11, 08:01 PM	#10
mabozzar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tyre Question yes. My front is square in the middle an ye kin really feel it tipping in when cornering... th erear is the same but not as bad as the front,, the rear is 75% new,, the fronts 75% gone...which tyre best suits sv`s. also am 20 stone.

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