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Outrider
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 11:31 am: | 
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Mike...they look like the Michelin Anakee's which are the current version of the T-66's I ran on my KLR.
They were fantastic on the canyon and mountain roads in CA as well as providing a lot of fun off road as well. Have always thought they would excel out in the Kettle with the sorry condition the roads are in.
Additionally, we passed a lot of bikes in the twisties only to get left behind in the straights compliments of the T-66's and the KLR's additional ground clearance. Probably why I love my X1 so much. Deja Vu!!! LOL |
Mikej
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 12:11 pm: |
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Interesting....
http://two-wheels.michelin.com/2w/front/affich.jsp?codeRubrique=2092004104045&co dePage=2092004104045_10092004102229&lang=EN
quote:Sizes
FRONT
100/90 H 19
</TD> 110/80 H 19 R*
110/80 V 19 R*
90/90 S 21
90/90 H 21
REAR
120/90 S 17 R*
130/80 S 17 R*
130/80 H 17 R*
140/80 H 17 R*
150/70 H 17 R*
150/70 V 17 R*
R* : Radial
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Outrider
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 12:29 pm: |
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Mike...The radial's were great on the KLR. However, that was my second set. The first set was T-65 bias in the front and T-66 radial in the rear. That's the way Michelin introduced them and it worked almost as well as the dual radial set up.
They were marketed in Europe for quite some time before they came to the US. My first set came from the UK and they were promoted as 90/10 tires that provided excellent traction in both wet and dry conditions.
Was truly one time where the marketeer's weren't stretching the truth. The tread pattern was more of a chevron block than the current pattern and they stuck well. I would think the new pattern would be even better on a street bike running the Holy Hill Crud (read: sand, gravel, pot holes). |
Mikej
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 01:54 pm: |
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Problem is they don't come in a 17" front. 
Wonder what they used on that Aussi X1? |
Outrider
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 04:04 pm: |
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Mike...would you settle for either they used a different front rim, they used two rear tires, they had a custom tire made or I blew it when I said Michelin Anakee?
The rim style is common. Heck, I had the same style rims on my 1989 FJ1200 and they weren't new then and are probably still used on some bikes.
Same size tires on both front and rear were not that uncommon in the days of old among dirt trackers, scramblers and hill climbers.
Having a custom tire made sounds silly. However, you can hit a number of street and dirt tracker sites and find some tires mere mortals never knew existed.
Hmmm...That being said, I probably just blew it when I thought they were Michelin's. Did you check the Metzler and other tire sites?  |
Mikej
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 04:09 pm: |
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Nah, they match the Michelin pic, just didn't know if a larger front wheel was available that would fit the Buells. Since they removed the front fender they could have gone larger. Not sure I'd put a 21 up there but a 19 might be interesting. And here I go thinking of flat tracking the M2 again ... need a 2-up cruiser first though........ |
Outrider
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 05:50 pm: |
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Mike...I checked the other tire sites and I guess they really are Michelin's.
Wish there were more pics as the perspective in the angle shots distorts size relationships.
One area that is driving me nuts is the handlebar risers. Would like to see a pic of the dash and risers as well as knowing what handlebars were used as that is the saddle to bar relationship I am in seach of. I got close with the Triumph bars but still a little low and anything higher is pretty much in the ape hanger category. LOL
The angled stock risers and integrated dash on the X1 really complicates matters. I should think my best alternative is to go with an XBS set up although IMHO the X1 gauges and dash look better. Looks like I will have plenty of design time on this one. LOL
Hey, flat track tires are 19" front and rear if you want to go that route. Definitely would not go 21" on the M2 front. I like the 19's as they are more of a floater and can be a real asset in the sand and rough track surfaces. You know, like the old Triumph, BSA and Harley desert sleds.
Furthermore, I like your idea about the two-up cruiser and so does my wife since I bought the Wide Glide. She loved rippin up the countryside on the Buell but has relegated that to my personal toy since she got spoiled and is encouraging me to customize the X1 like the bike Al posted. What a gal, eh?
If'n'When you go the cruiser route let me know as I have a Universal Expandable T-Bag with Top Roll in new condition I will make you a deal on. Works great but with all the stuff Di makes me haul on even a day ride, I bought the (slightly) larger non-expandable one from Dave Stueve.
Wouldn't make any difference if I had a Road King or Ultra, she would still fill it up and I would need a T-Bag or Deck Bag as well compliments of the ever changing weather and temps we have here, not to mention her propensity towards shopping at the rally's and places we go.
Fortunately, I haven't had to use the top roll yet. Although I did have to ride home solo twice last year and come back with the car to pack up all her new possessions. Am just glad she isn't into camping or I would have to get a trailer or a side car for all that stuff. LMAO |
Blake
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 06:46 pm: |
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Al,
What is that cylindrical thing mounted to and parallel with the upper right hand frame rail? |
Blake
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 06:48 pm: |
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Front tire looks to me to be a 120/90 or a 130/80 series 17" rear tire as the clearance between the stock brake caliper and rim matches what we typically see with a 17" wheel.  |
Al_lighton
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 08:59 pm: |
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not sure about the tires.
The cylinder is a nitrous bottle, and there is a matching one on the other side. I don't think it was hooked up, it was just for show. It IS for a hollywood movie, ya know.
Excluding the paint, the prototype went from basically stock to like that in one week, INCLUDING the custom oil tank and exhaust. Amazing what can be done with a hollywood budget, eh?
Al |
Outrider
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 10:32 pm: |
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Even more amazing is what individual parts look like on a bike rather than in a product shot.
Am starting the "ReDo the Buell" fund and looks like I just may be doing a bunch of business with American Sport Bike.
Al, thanks for posting the pics and please don't hesitate posting more information and pics about the bike as you get it. |
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