Had been having an annoying off and on vibration on the '96 for ~3yrs. Thought problem was bearings, wheel balance, etc. Finally took to a local cycle shop for front and rear tires, chain and rear sprocket, and fork oil change. Found out the old rear tire was the problem. It was a Duro. Was fine the first 2k miles, but then the vibration came and went, lack of stability in corners, etc. Runs like new with new tires Dunlops. Wait a couple hundred miles and test on some curves for stability.
Brad Badgett
MOOT #164
OK Region
1996 VF750C
Brad,
What is a Duro tire.
Quote from: TLRam1 on February 04, 2016, 11:59:23 PM
Brad,
What is a Duro tire.
Plus 1. I've never heard of that tire brand. But I am no means a tire expert and I'm sure there's a lot of brands out there I've never heard of.
I've been the happiest with my Perelli Night Dragon rear tire of any tire I have had.
It is a 170 so you have to have the off set rear wheel stability rod, but it's been the best.
With the exception of a car tire (Which you are not suppose to put on a 15" rim).. Otherwise I'd have that on there.
Duro is a brand of street cycle tires. It was a last minute decision, only 15" the shop had. Evidently, not the best.
Brad Badgett
Quote from: hootmon on February 06, 2016, 06:56:54 AM
I've been the happiest with my Perelli Night Dragon rear tire of any tire I have had.
It is a 170 so you have to have the off set rear wheel stability rod, but it's been the best.
With the exception of a car tire (Which you are not suppose to put on a 15" rim).. Otherwise I'd have that on there.
Your not suppost to put them on a motorcycle but that doesn't seem to stop anyone.
Did not stop me. It wasn't easy, but I have been running it for 5K+ miles, with no visible signs of wear. $50 delivered to my front gate...