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jjgsxr1000
Level 1 Member
New South Wales
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Posted - 16 Dec 2009 : 09:48:06 AM
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Hi guys, im new to your site. I have an 83 RG350 Yamagamma & am in desperate need of Tyre assistance. I have a 100/90 16 Front & a 110/90 18 rear ,but can use a 110/80 Rear. I have let the rego lapse on the bike & am only using it for Trackdays now. What tyres can i get in these sizes that are sticky?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jay.
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john feakes
Advanced Member
Victoria
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Posted - 16 Dec 2009 : 2:42:40 PM
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Jay, that front wheel size makes it hard. Pirelli do a Sport Demon in your sizes but I don't know much about them. What do you currently have? Might be worth contacting Whites Racing Products, they are N.S.W. based but I don't think Bridgestone do a suitable 16". Good luck. |
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Edited by - john feakes on 16 Dec 2009 2:58:04 PM |
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jjgsxr1000
Level 1 Member
New South Wales
6 Posts |
Posted - 16 Dec 2009 : 3:54:32 PM
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Thanks John. I have emailed Craig & will see what he can come up with. Seems to be the case with the rim sizes. I am spoilt for choice for rear tyres & cant find anything decent in a front. What do the guys run on these when they race them? There has to be something out there.
Regards, Jay. |
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john feakes
Advanced Member
Victoria
791 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2009 : 08:08:50 AM
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Jay, most capacity classes have to run 18" rims. Only the P5 unlimiteds can run 16" but I don't know if anyone does. I imagine 17" would be the size of choice as there is a good selection of tyres available. I will ask around. Could you fit a 17" wheel? Cheers, John |
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jjgsxr1000
Level 1 Member
New South Wales
6 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2009 : 09:33:30 AM
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Hi John. It makes sense that nobody runs the 16....Mission impossible for tyres. I have found 2 possible tyres. Pirelli Sport Demon & Sava MC25 Apparently the Sava is quite sticky. A mate runs one on his Motard & assures me it is quite good.
I already have at home a RGV complete front & rear ends to graft onto it. The front is an easy bolt up to knock over, but then i would be running a 110 on both the front & rear until i could graft the Banana swingarm in, which is considerable fabrication. Im not too sure how the thing would ride with 110's on both the front & rear? I just want to ride it for a bit before i pull it down for the Suspension conversion to begin.
Regards, Jay. |
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john feakes
Advanced Member
Victoria
791 Posts |
Posted - 18 Dec 2009 : 08:10:22 AM
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Jay, it sounds as if the Sava would be worth a try. I think their pricing would make it worth trying, particularly if it is sold as a race tyre. Good luck, John |
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jjgsxr1000
Level 1 Member
New South Wales
6 Posts |
Posted - 18 Dec 2009 : 11:32:25 AM
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Think i might give the Sava a go. Its a bit of an unknown for me, but what the heck, i can only sling it! :-)
Regards, Jay
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john feakes
Advanced Member
Victoria
791 Posts |
Posted - 19 Dec 2009 : 3:16:00 PM
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Good luck Jay, let us know what you think of the Sava please. |
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jjgsxr1000
Level 1 Member
New South Wales
6 Posts |
Posted - 22 Dec 2009 : 3:25:39 PM
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Will do John & thanks for your help.
Regards, Jay. |
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