06-08-12, 01:06 PM | #131 |
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Mike, have you read this: -->
http://geoffjames.blogspot.co.nz/201...progress.html. All sorts of info there, including VFR, apart from which it's a good read.
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06-08-12, 01:46 PM | #132 |
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Right so it seems that there is a 'B' tyre with stiffer sidewalls. I'm pretty certain that my rear is not the B version. The stepping effect I was seeing on the edges of the tread at the rear is caused by the sidewall squishing about apparently, something that was helped by upping the pressure. I'm thinking I need the B type tyre on a 200kg bike with pillion 90% of the time.
So any of the tyre / suspension guru's on here care to comment on the above statement? Anyone know any technical stuff about Michelin tyres to tell me if I need the B tyre or more air? FWIW When I had BT-023 on previous VFR, it needed a special version for heavy bikes - same as was spec'd for Blackbirds/Busa/Pan-European etc. |
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Worth contacting Geoff James in NZ or even m. Bibendum himself, Mike?
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I now have the B-tyre fitted (180/55 17) as I do 95% of my riding 2-up now, so lets see if it makes a difference to wear etc. |
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Is this common knowledge at the fitters or was it difficult for you to find the A/B type tyres?
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Certainly was not when I had original rear fitted. I used Buckley tyres and they do know their stuff, they fitted a more expensive version of a BT-025 to my previous VFR because the standard one was not strong enough, so they certainly know not all tyres are the same.
Now I know about the B-tyre, it was easy enough to order one. As far as I can tell from the tyre size websites etc the B-type is not widely mentioned. Michelin to not mention it on their tyre guide for the VFR.... |
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Just to add my 2pence.
I've gone through 1 front and 2 rears of the PR3 and its a step backwards after the PR2 - It wears quicker and has no better grip. The splices thing looks daft and only helps a small bit with really heavy rain. If i was going for an all weather tyre again it would be the PR2 The Dunlops Sportmax's will have to do for now. |
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What are the standard PSI for front and rear or PR3's on an SV pointy? Can't seem to find the info. I have been running mine at 32/36 but not sure if that's good or bad. They feel fine but I was just wondering if that was the general consensus or if that was way lower than others?
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I run 33F, 36R on the PR3s. Seems fine to me. I think that's the recommended pressures for the SV
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anyone done any decent mileage on these yet. give me some idea what you'd get from a rear ?
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