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12-12-2007, 11:52 PM | #1 |
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Someone has finally put a car tire on a 1600 shaft drive Vulcan. Very interesting reading as lot's of riders from Gold Wings to Vulcan V2K and more are running car tires on their bikes.
2 big advantage is a lot more rubber on the ground and 30K mile tire life at a lower initial ($100) price. I have plenty of tread left on the stock stones but.........I sure do like to tinker!!!!! http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo...30-post89.html
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12-13-2007, 10:31 AM | #2 |
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Car tires are flat on the bottom...doesn't that make it hard to roll into a turn and I don't think car tires are made to run on the side wall. But someone will do it and prove me wrong!
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12-13-2007, 11:05 AM | #3 |
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Yes Bob if you clicked on the link you see that this has been done for years! 90% never go back to a motorcycle tire. Reports are the initial turn in requires a little more effort but there are tons of links showing video of guys really cranking over their bikes with car tires and they hold up fine.
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12-15-2007, 07:39 PM | #4 |
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I've read threads about this and everyone that has gone to the dark side are very pleased.
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12-16-2007, 10:33 AM | #7 |
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that must be a roach your smokin' beez........
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12-16-2007, 11:00 AM | #8 |
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'twas a trophy though
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12-16-2007, 02:47 PM | #9 |
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Gee,,, Nico and porn....who'd a thunk it???
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12-17-2007, 10:49 PM | #11 |
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Has anyone here put a car tire on a Nomad? This peaked my interest mostly because I'm a tight wad. Penny pincher, frugal, cheap.
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I like the way it looks but I won't try it 'till BD tests it and gives everyone the OK :)
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12-18-2007, 12:12 AM | #14 |
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If the timing is right I think I might do it too.
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12-18-2007, 07:32 AM | #15 |
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Check this out. Don't know how much pressure this guy has in the tire.
http://www.motorcycle.com/news/news3570.html
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