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Ratbuell
Posted on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 08:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

So, I put a new, never used, but purchased a couple years ago D205 on my S1W. Sat overnight, flat as a pancake. I have to perform the soapy water test when I get home today, but if I have to buy a new tire...I'd just assume put a wider one like on the XB on the bike. Will it fit? IIRC the XB is a 180, and the OEM for the S1W is "only" a 170, so not much difference there...and I was too busy being pissed this morning to look at belt clearances and stuff....
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Wile_ecoyote
Posted on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 01:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

A 180 will fit but you may feel a difference in handling. I changed wheels from stock cast to spun PMs with a180 on it. No problems with clearance but didnt "drop in" the same on corners.
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Bad_karma
Posted on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 11:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Wile
I use an Avon with a peaked carcass and that gets around the turn in problem.
Joe
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Wile_ecoyote
Posted on Thursday, April 12, 2007 - 12:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I got avons on my gixxer and am extremely happy. I think thats what is goin on next. What are you running?
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Ratbuell
Posted on Thursday, April 12, 2007 - 08:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Right now I'm running Dunlops. Have a brand new but been on a shelf for a while (i.e. paid for long ago) D205 rear, but it has a hole in it. If Dunlop isn't able to help me and we can't sneak it thru on a warranty / defect claim thru work, I'll probably switch. Also in stock at work we have a D207 170; some XB 208s and some XB Pirellis. If I switch I may go Pirellis, I've heard good things about them so far. Thing is, our Sportfest event (with Battletrax-type event) is in one week and I want / need to have shoes on the beast as soon as possible so I can start scuffing!
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Djkaplan
Posted on Thursday, April 12, 2007 - 09:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Manufacturers will state what tire sizes are optimum for your wheel size. Generally, a 180 is for a 5.5" wide rim, and a 170 is for a 5" wide rim. You can put a 180 on a 5" wide rim, but the profile may be compromised. Some riders notice a difference, some don't.

PM rear wheels on tubers are 5.5" wide.

Stock three spoke tuber rear wheels are 5" wide.

I prefer staying with a 170 on my 5" wide rim - I tried a 180 and there was no advantage either in performance or appearance.
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Ratbuell
Posted on Thursday, April 12, 2007 - 09:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My main reason for considering the switch is time constraints. We have XB stuff in stock. Although finding the tuber 207 on the shelf helps me out...but I have to change out the (also newly-mounted) front tire so I have the same front and rear....grr, more work.
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Ratbuell
Posted on Thursday, April 12, 2007 - 07:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well, scored a sympathetic deal on a set of 208s. Mounted, balanced, cleaned and ready to start scuffin' on the morning commute. And these *hold air*, unlike the first one... : )
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Rick_a
Posted on Sunday, April 15, 2007 - 02:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The Pirelli XB tires are the best street tires from Buell. I haven't used Dunlops in years. Their race tires are great but I've always found their street tires lacking against the competition.
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