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« on: October 12, 2008, 07:45:00 PM »
 Evil or Very Mad Im going to try to dark side my Magna
KUMHO 165/80R15
POWER STAR 75887T BSW $ 67.00

Tread Depth: 9mm
Load Capacity: 1199lbs
Performance Rating:T
Maximum PSI: 35
Tire Weight: 16.7lbs
Overall Diameter: 25.4 in
UTQG Rating: 400 A B
Section Width: 6.5in
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« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2008, 08:25:05 PM »
Going for straight-line performance, Len? Laughing
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« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2008, 08:39:29 PM »
I’m not big into pushing the limits so I will be watching your experience with the tire.  Will you need to modify anything to put it on.  Brenda is wanting to ride to Montana next year and I would like a tire that will last more then 12 months.

People ask me about money saving with a bike.  I tell them the price of your tires is the biggest killer of money savings. (Chroming everything in sight, accessaries, modifications, apparel and the extra, fun rides around town). So if you are looking just for saving gas get a car that gets great gas milage and stay warm and dry and not a bike.   Laughing
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« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2008, 10:32:18 PM »
so far all measurments and clearances are good.
the Kumho tire is 1" bigger in diameter than a new stock dunlop i have in my garage.
It is also 3/4" wider 3/8" on each side so the 1/4" clearance to my break stay is a problem.
I'll probably buy a cyclistic mod for that eventually. may just bend the factory one a bit.

As for performance i'm not a curve eater. I use my bike more for back and forth to work so I wear the centers pretty fast.

If anyone has a spare rear rim. i'll buy the tire and have it mounted. we can each take turns seeing how it feels if yall would like.
Heck I'm game to buy a extra rim for the test.
That way I can put my factory dunlop on the original rim as a back up.
Later i can have the extra rim chromed  Cool Cool
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« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2008, 07:52:37 AM »
I don't know if the tire you are considering has a directional tread, but you may want to consider one.  The word is that the tires with directional tread perform better, and my experience with this last car tire seems to confirm it.  I like the Toyo sport radil (directional) better than the Vanco I just bought.

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« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2008, 09:23:12 AM »
I'd be scared to ride a bike with that thing on it.  How are you going to lean into a turn?


On a positive note, you might not have to use your kickstand.   Very Happy
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« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2008, 10:58:16 AM »
What are you going to do with that new stock dunlop? 
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« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2008, 01:27:00 PM »
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I'd be scared to ride a bike with that thing on it.  How are you going to lean into a turn?

Ask Curtis he has one on his Valk!!!!  Cool Cool
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« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2008, 03:14:35 PM »
Quote from: seratt on October 13, 2008, 09:23:12 AM
I'd be scared to ride a bike with that thing on it.  How are you going to lean into a turn?


On a positive note, you might not have to use your kickstand.   Very Happy

That would be funny to see. Laughing
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« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2008, 03:16:47 PM »
Quote from: Jester on October 13, 2008, 10:58:16 AM
What are you going to do with that new stock dunlop? 

Well I would like to get another rear rim. That way i can swap out for comparison.
Maybe even let others try it out for a feel. Cool Idea
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« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2008, 03:40:25 PM »
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1994-94-honda-vf750c-magna-rear-wheel-rim-vf750_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247QQcategoryZ35601QQihZ014QQitemZ330257375064QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

Kinda pricey but has a Make Offer Tab too !!!!
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« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2008, 05:02:27 PM »
Quote from: seratt on October 13, 2008, 09:23:12 AM
I'd be scared to ride a bike with that thing on it.  How are you going to lean into a turn?

On a positive note, you might not have to use your kickstand.   Very Happy

...........leans just fine, thank you!  Smile  And it grips like mad in the turns or on a hard launch!


As you can see, a car tire is not "square", it has a profile, just not as much as a MC tire.  It won't stand up on its own even with just the wheel, much less hold the bike upright.


My other one handles the curves great too, but since it is a 55 series tire it lowers the bike some and I don't have as much cornering clearance as the most recent one.


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« Reply #12 on: October 13, 2008, 06:28:41 PM »
Quote from: roboto65 on October 13, 2008, 03:40:25 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1994-94-honda-vf750c-magna-rear-wheel-rim-vf750_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247QQcategoryZ35601QQihZ014QQitemZ330257375064QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

Kinda pricey but has a Make Offer Tab too !!!!
did you see the shipping price.   $50 

What is a decent price for a rear wheel?
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« Reply #13 on: October 13, 2008, 09:30:44 PM »
I have it mounted..... Kind of..... Sad trying to get the bead to seat correctly.
On the plus side it didn't require a break stay mod. I have 3/8" clearance between tire and break stay.

Don't rush out just yet to get you one. I'm still working out some bugs Shocked
One thing, my $67 tire cost me $97. Kaufman tire charged me for installation even though it was a carry out.
The counter guy told me it was "Store policy" I'll be soapboxing about that soon enough with Kaufman Tire corporate and then the BBB Evil or Very Mad.
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« Reply #14 on: October 13, 2008, 09:41:27 PM »
Quote from: roboto65 on October 13, 2008, 03:40:25 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1994-94-honda-vf750c-magna-rear-wheel-rim-vf750_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247QQcategoryZ35601QQihZ014QQitemZ330257375064QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

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yea i saw it i/m going to keep an eye on it.
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