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Advoutlander
Posted on Saturday, January 04, 2014 - 01:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Will a 150 rear tire safely fit? I know its been done but can it work?

I'm considering the pirelli scorpion rally.
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Datsaxman
Posted on Sunday, January 05, 2014 - 06:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

"I know its been done but can it work" ???

Really ??

If you are that nervous about trying something "you know has been done", maybe you should just go to the HD shop and have them put on only approved stuff.

Just sayin.


saxman
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Kag
Posted on Sunday, January 05, 2014 - 09:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I don't know, but why? I would say No, could be wrong....

More off road or cost, both?
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Advoutlander
Posted on Sunday, January 05, 2014 - 10:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Men can wear women's dresses, its been done, but it doesnt work.

Just sayin.

Kag there is a much wider selection of adv tires at 150, and there a lot cheaper than the 180s.

The 150s ive seen cut it real close to the rim lip, I dont want a blow out from striking a rock.
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Ratbuell
Posted on Sunday, January 05, 2014 - 11:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Run a tube.

Or buy a dirtbike.

Your Uly rim is *designed* to run a 180. Simple as that.
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Advoutlander
Posted on Monday, January 06, 2014 - 02:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

What type of tube do I need?
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Natexlh1000
Posted on Monday, January 06, 2014 - 06:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If you run a tire that much narrower, wouldn't it mash it out flat almost like a car tire?
Your handling will turn to crap even if you do get it to hold air inside.

Years ago, I was stuck far from home with a nail in my X1 tire. The shop only had 160 tires. (X1 use 170)
It held air fine and was OK on the highway on the way home but spooky handling til I replaced it.
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Buewulf
Posted on Monday, January 06, 2014 - 10:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I used to have a 150 that I would mount for off-road use. It will seat and stay put, but the rim is pretty exposed.

Now that they make a 180 in the TKCs, I wouldn't go with a 150, but it can be done so long as you don't intend to imitate Marc Marquez once you get back on the pavement.
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Kag
Posted on Monday, January 06, 2014 - 07:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

How about these

120/70 17 & 180/55 17



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Advoutlander
Posted on Tuesday, January 07, 2014 - 07:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

What is that rear? A shinko?
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Zac4mac
Posted on Tuesday, January 07, 2014 - 09:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Rear's a Sync - no?
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Kag
Posted on Wednesday, January 08, 2014 - 07:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The rear is a Shinko raven grooved
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Ramman4x4
Posted on Wednesday, January 08, 2014 - 01:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm going to try a set of the new Metzeler Karoo 3 in the 170/60-17 when my Uly is due for a new set of shoes...but that may be a while from now. They are only 0.5in narrower than the stock tire so it should fit easily.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/57061/i/metze ler-karoo-3-rear-tire?WT.ac=SLIsearch
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Skifastbadly
Posted on Wednesday, January 08, 2014 - 01:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Man,
There are a lot of things I'll skimp on or screw around with, but when I'm leaning over on a corner or flying down the road at 80mph I don't want to be thinking "yeah the buell engineers created an optimum balance of weight and performance based on years of experience, track testing, and advanced finite element analysis simulation, but screw that, i put on different tires 'cause i felt like it." But that's just me.
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Uly_man
Posted on Wednesday, January 08, 2014 - 02:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Wise words Skif. But thats just me as well.
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