Those that have replace your rear tire on your RT?

[rarerockmusic]

RareRock, what model of Spyder do you have, just curious as my 2013 RTL is due for a new rear tire and the five closest dealers to me will only put on the Kenda's.

2010

 

[rarerockmusic]

New tire is on, I had no issue using a car tire. Most shops couldn't do it unless they had the clamp type equipment. Balancing is my issue now, the Kumho has no "dot" like a normal MC tire. Id really hate to put it on not balanced, old weights have been removed though. My closet dealer is in Clifton park/Albany and they refuse to touch it even for a balance. And the few MC shops closet to me cant do it due to size/width of the wheel or axle diameter. My search continues.........

 

[Peteoz]

New tire is on, I had no issue using a car tire. Most shops couldn't do it unless they had the clamp type equipment. Balancing is my issue now, the Kumho has no "dot" like a normal MC tire. Id really hate to put it on not balanced, old weights have been removed though. My closet dealer is in Clifton park/Albany and they refuse to touch it even for a balance. And the few MC shops closet to me cant do it due to size/width of the wheel or axle diameter. My search continues.........

Rarerock, I have Kuhmos front and rear and every one of them has a dot on the side. Dots are not limited to motorcycle tyres. If you are worried about it not being balanced just put beads in it.

Pete

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

WELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

New tire is on, I had no issue using a car tire. Most shops couldn't do it unless they had the clamp type equipment. Balancing is my issue now, the Kumho has no "dot" like a normal MC tire. Id really hate to put it on not balanced, old weights have been removed though. My closet dealer is in Clifton park/Albany and they refuse to touch it even for a balance. And the few MC shops closet to me cant do it due to size/width of the wheel or axle diameter. My search continues.........

Maybe read post # 39 ............. and stop worrying about it :dontknow: ....... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Gary]

call me old school but you can balance your rear tire in the frame on a jack. leave the axel loose so the tire spins free, static balance is the preferred way, the heavy side will stop on the bottom. tape 1/2 oz at the top, rotate again. repeat until the tire stops randomly. when done replace your taped on weight with new stick-ons. you can get them from any auto parts store. If you have questions talk to a local bike shop about static balancing.

Gary


ps it's worked for me for over 40 years

 

[Peteoz]

Maybe read post # 39 ............. and stop worrying about it :dontknow: ....... Mike :thumbup:

I think he's worried because the Kuhmo he is buying has no balance dots on it, Mike. The Kuhmos out here all have balance dots, so that's a bit strange unless Kuhmo make a US and an "others" version of each tyre size. Do your tyres have balance dots? Are they important enough to worry about in your opinion?

Pete

 

[Peteoz]

call me old school but you can balance your rear tire in the frame on a jack. leave the axel loose so the tire spins free, static balance is the preferred way, the heavy side will stop on the bottom. tape 1/2 oz at the top, rotate again. repeat until the tire stops randomly. when done replace your taped on weight with new stick-ons. you can get them from any auto parts store. If you have questions talk to a local bike shop about static balancing.

Gary

ahhhhhh. Thanks Gary, I wondered exactly how that was done. Actually, I had the local bike shop teed up to do a static balance for me and their machine broke and was going to take a week to get a replacement part, so I just went with the recommendation from Dr Blueknight and Professor Peter A, which has worked a treat

Pete

 

[Bensonoid]

New tire is on, I had no issue using a car tire. Most shops couldn't do it unless they had the clamp type equipment. Balancing is my issue now, the Kumho has no "dot" like a normal MC tire. Id really hate to put it on not balanced, old weights have been removed though. My closet dealer is in Clifton park/Albany and they refuse to touch it even for a balance. And the few MC shops closet to me cant do it due to size/width of the wheel or axle diameter. My search continues.........

Grab one of these, I have one and it worked great for me. It will pay for itself in the long run. If you're in the Sacandaga Lake area come on over and use mine. Harbor also has the stick on weights.

http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-wheel-balancing-stand-98488.html

http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=wheel+weight

 

[dlby]

Yoko Ono

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[BLUEKNIGHT911]

MARKER - DOTS

I think he's worried because the Kuhmo he is buying has no balance dots on it, Mike. The Kuhmos out here all have balance dots, so that's a bit strange unless Kuhmo make a US and an "others" version of each tyre size. Do your tyres have balance dots? Are they important enough to worry about in your opinion?

Pete

Pete, I have Michelin Hydro Edge and there are NO dots ...... and I didn't balance it ..... it's wearing great ... and I can't tell any difference from the one I did balance ....... IMHO, I think the rear tires ( if they are car tires - better quality ) don't have to be balanced because the AXEL is supported on BOTH SIDES by the swing arm ..... and this prevents the infinitesimal amount of harmonics that can occur and would be noticed THROUGH the FRONT WHEELS ....... This my theory ....... Mike :dontknow::bbq:

 

[DGoebel]

Yah, I think the real game changer there was the phrase "up here in western Canada"
Down here in Minnesota, I'll have to use the other suggestions, I think, thanks all.

 

[PapaHotel]

Yah, I think the real game changer there was the phrase "up here in western Canada"
Down here in Minnesota, I'll have to use the other suggestions, I think, thanks all.

Dave, I took my wheel off of my bike and brought it to Midnight Cycle in Hastings. However, that was a M/C tire, but you could ask if he can do a Can AM wheel. Nice people, and if they might be more flexible.

Much lower cost than Midwest Cycle in Mpls.

I haven't got around to needing one for my Spyder yet, so you will be my lead on that.

 

[PMK]

call me old school but you can balance your rear tire in the frame on a jack. leave the axel loose so the tire spins free, static balance is the preferred way, the heavy side will stop on the bottom. tape 1/2 oz at the top, rotate again. repeat until the tire stops randomly. when done replace your taped on weight with new stick-ons. you can get them from any auto parts store. If you have questions talk to a local bike shop about static balancing.

Gary


ps it's worked for me for over 40 years

Yes, or use two automotive jackstands and the axle for balancing the rear wheel assembly.

 

[MikeT]

my dealer won't entertain a car tire as a replacement.

My servicing dealer feels the same way. I'm bummed that I have to go to a different dealer just to get tires mounted:gaah:

 

[Buckeye Chuck 54]

Reply on rear tire

OK, we all know there are more than a few New Rear Tire Questions that can be found on here, but some of them kind of go off subject and get in a pissing contest. I am getting ready to replace mine after 14k miles on the stock tire and finally found a dealer who is willing to replace the old tire with what tire I pick.

My question is this for those of you who have replaced your tire with a non Kendra tire. What tire did you choose and how many miles have you put on your new tire? Oh, and what PSI are you running?? I've narrowed my selection down to the following and leaning towards the Yokohama or Michelin. Not interested in going back to a Kendra tire.

Yokohama S-Drive 205/55 R15

Michelin Premier A/S 205/60 R-15

Dunlop Direzza DZ102 205/50 R15

General Altimax RT 43 215/60-15

In my opinion, right now I'm running the General.The rear tire has 23,500 and still has maybe 10,000 to go.
I think I'll stay with this one.
Buckeye Chuck

 

[bikerbillone]

Well, I rode from Jacksonville Florida to Kissimmee and and had them install a Kumho Ecsta AST in the OEM size (225/50-15). I had 11,000 on the stock tire and may have gotten another 1,000 but decided I wanted something better. I've put about 1,500 on the Kumho and have no regrets, it is a much more stable ride, and has good traction. The price was good, and the service at Central Florida Power Sports was even better. Before giving it back to me, they washed it and filled the gas tank.

Why are using the Kissimmee dealer rather than one closer?

 

[dlby]

Well
Flat out motor sports in Indy put my Yokohama s on for me no problem. Bought it on amazon, delivered next day, installed that aft.
Drove all summer, came back to Florida & drove all winter.
Then some guys in a black SUV killed me with sub machine guns for violating 110 different car tire laws.
Wat a bunch of bs about car tire violations.

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[dlby]

Watch out
The black SUV with 50 Cal is coming up on you
Did you take that tag off of your mattress?
Many dealers will in fact put on any tire with in reason.
There are no orders from headquarters.
OMG a hand grenade just flew in my front door
Ahhhhhh🏍🕵

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[jcthorne]

The crappy OEM Kenda tires ARE automotive profile tires that mount on SAE standard rims. They are just so weak in the side wall that they could not support the weight of an actual car. Therefore they get the 'For Motorcycle Use Only' side wall branding. They will not actually fit on a motorcycle rim.

Oh and that black SUV was just me....

 

[pegasus1300]

I went down to the local tire store here in rural Utah Spring City), and asked him what the best tire he had was. He told me, I brought him the rim and he mounted and balanced it for me. Got it done in an afternoon including me painting my rim. I think tire mounting,balancing and disposal fee was around $100.00