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Post by scratchnsniff24 on Apr 23, 2014 13:47:56 GMT
Hang on! Before you go, I think you may have dropped this...   |
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Post by Kitform on Apr 23, 2014 17:23:59 GMT
Also, running non spec tyres could void your insurance.
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Post by 200magicnumba on Apr 23, 2014 18:24:32 GMT
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muzzasv
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Post by muzzasv on Apr 23, 2014 19:34:30 GMT
just for the record clint if you do come back which no doubt you will i actually like you allot i think your brill mate
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Post by Retired rigworker on Apr 23, 2014 20:14:41 GMT
Interestingly RiDE have an article on this very topic. This is what Continental Tyres brand manager and And 'Spidey' Peck, deputy chief riding coach at the California Superbike School examine what happens when you change the diameter or width of a tyre. If clicking that doesn't work here's a direct link which should be big enough to read. View AttachmentCheers scratch that was a very interesting read , some obvious things i completely overlooked . Sticking with the 180 me thinks . I agree a very interesting article when it comes to giving advice you either know what you are talking about or you don't ,If you don't or think you do and give the wrong advice someone might get hurt this article says it all and as for some of the comments about tyre sizes and profiles that have been mentioned read this article its from the experts, I have to agree with both Clint and SP1Mike in fact everyone should read the article for your own safety . While some members have only been riding a short time compared to other members there should take notice of what people around them are saying and listen and then ask questions this is how we older riders have all learned and survive to tell the tale , |
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Post by ZX6-Chris on Apr 24, 2014 7:47:35 GMT
Also, running non spec tyres could void your insurance. so what your saying is if according to the manufactor i should be running dunlops on the bike,. and i run bridgestones,. then this could VOID my insurance? or are you just talking about tyre pressures here? |
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Post by Kitform on Apr 24, 2014 8:07:44 GMT
Also, running non spec tyres could void your insurance. so what your saying is if according to the manufactor i should be running dunlops on the bike,. and i run bridgestones,. then this could VOID my insurance? or are you just talking about tyre pressures here? The original thread was about tyre size not make. |
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Post by ZX6-Chris on Apr 24, 2014 8:18:43 GMT
so what your saying is if according to the manufactor i should be running dunlops on the bike,. and i run bridgestones,. then this could VOID my insurance? or are you just talking about tyre pressures here? The original thread was about tyre size not make. Understood it was my thinking but im easily confused  |
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Post by scratchnsniff24 on Apr 24, 2014 16:50:29 GMT
The original thread was about tyre size not make. Understood it was my thinking but im easily confused In fairness, though, in my old bike manual I got with the YBR, it said to stick with the stock tyres so as to avoid voiding something or other.. Can't remember what, though   And if you were to change anything about your bike, changing just the tyre brand/model - nevermind size - can have a dramatic effect on the handling, so it would sort of make sense that it would have an effect on your insurance. You could well bin it because of the tyre just as easily as you could from an extra 1hp off an exhaust. Probably more so. But you have to tell them about the exhaust! Especially coming from a road orientated tyre if you have a Dual Sport to something more knobbly. I've actually wondered this a few times, myself. But I most certainly don't want it to change, I like my Metzeler's and I like I pay no extra for having them as opposed to a Michellin. |
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Post by Milky C on Apr 24, 2014 20:38:04 GMT
Understood it was my thinking but im easily confused In fairness, though, in my old bike manual I got with the YBR, it said to stick with the stock tyres so as to avoid voiding something or other.. Can't remember what, though And if you were to change anything about your bike, changing just the tyre brand/model - nevermind size - can have a dramatic effect on the handling, so it would sort of make sense that it would have an effect on your insurance. You could well bin it because of the tyre just as easily as you could from an extra 1hp off an exhaust. Probably more so. But you have to tell them about the exhaust! Especially coming from a road orientated tyre if you have a Dual Sport to something more knobbly. I've actually wondered this a few times, myself. But I most certainly don't want it to change, I like my Metzeler's and I like I pay no extra for having them as opposed to a Michellin. Its generally swapping to a non approved size or profile, my aprilia recommends either a 180 or a 190 (different profiles though) all the info is on the swingarm |
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muzzasv
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Post by muzzasv on Apr 24, 2014 20:53:31 GMT
key word being recommend
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Post by Wheelnut on Apr 24, 2014 21:07:13 GMT
Its generally swapping to a non approved size or profile, my aprilia recommends either a 180 or a 190 (different profiles though) all the info is on the swingarm Mine's a 150. I feel inadequate.  |
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Post by Milky C on Apr 24, 2014 21:41:53 GMT
Id still trust aprilia over most peoples advice on it though |
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