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tubeck
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 85
Age: 59
Location: Ft Pierce fl
Points: 400
Registration date: 2011-08-10
 |  Subject: new tires - which and where  Mon Aug 22, 2011 10:33 am | |
| Now that I have punctured my rear tire and filled it with flat tire fix, i am thinking of new tires. How much should i expect tp pay? and which are best ? |
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bigbird
Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts: 2165
Location: Winnipeg Canada
Points: 3063
Registration date: 2010-05-02
| | Subject: Re: new tires - which and where Mon Aug 22, 2011 11:25 am | |
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toolboxjesse
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 180
Age: 39
Location: Atlanta, GA
Points: 601
Registration date: 2011-05-13
| | Subject: Re: new tires - which and where Mon Aug 22, 2011 11:48 am | |
| I was happy with the prices at motorcycle-superstore.com and shipping was free. I was annoyed a week after I placed the order (Michelin Pilot Sport SC) there was a sale and they wouldn't honor the previous purchase.
I almost ordered from dennis kirk but they wanted to charge a $5 surcharge per tire and motorcycle superstore didn't/
I paid around $110 for both tires together. |
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Somerled
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 152
Age: 50
Location: Fort Bliss, TX
Points: 537
Registration date: 2011-06-02
| | Subject: Re: new tires - which and where Mon Aug 22, 2011 12:57 pm | |
| Another vote for Motorcycle Superstore. However, I bought Avon Viper Stryke tires. These tires will last a shorter time than others, but if you love the turns and want a sure grip at speed I highly recommend them. |
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honda_silver
Site Admin
Number of posts: 2258
Age: 51
Location: Georgetown, Tx
Points: 3606
Registration date: 2008-12-23
| | Subject: Re: new tires - which and where Mon Aug 22, 2011 1:30 pm | |
| Motorcycle tire or Darkside (car) tire?  _________________ Bill - Georgetown TX 07 Silver Wing ABS Clearview w/vent, Givi E96/TB19/E52 with Admore Lighting, Alaskan Leather, Wrist Rests, 3M Solas tape, K&N air, Hyperpro spring, Grip Puppies, Airhawk, Utopia backrest, Stebel, Apexcone HIDs, StingerZ LEDs (w/Backoff WigWag), Knight Rider Sequential LED, NGK Iridium, Power Commander III, Manic Salamander, Saeng mirrors, Garmin Zumo 660, Dark-Side Sumitomo Tire  |
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bigbird
Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts: 2165
Location: Winnipeg Canada
Points: 3063
Registration date: 2010-05-02
| | Subject: Re: new tires - which and where Mon Aug 22, 2011 1:38 pm | |
| | honda_silver wrote: | | Motorcycle tire or Darkside (car) tire? |
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john grinsel
Silver Wing Expert
Number of posts: 530
Points: 1604
Registration date: 2009-08-18
| | Subject: Re: new tires - which and where Mon Aug 22, 2011 5:18 pm | |
| Look on the Honda decal, I think under the seat. IRC and Bridgestone are the approved and tested tire by Honda. I used both and they work fine.
Dennis Kirk ok on price, over $100 order free shipping---I know about the $5 charge per tire............But if you are not going to or cannot mount them yourself, try your Honda Dealer=sell and mount deals I hope. Every body has thought on tires but awful hard to outthink Honda. Some dealers cannot balance SilverWing Rear.
Doesn't matter what you do SilverWing remains scooter. |
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masscoot
Touring Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 343
Location: Central New England
Points: 1515
Registration date: 2009-03-24
| | Subject: Re: new tires - which and where Mon Aug 22, 2011 5:32 pm | |
| Another vote for Motorcycle Superstore, my recomendation would be the Metzeler Feelfree tires. $130 for both + free shipping. This was my first set of Metzelers and they have over 8200 miles on them now. I figure they have about another 800 miles before hitting the marker. They have held proper air pressure their entire lifetime and have worn evenly. They have delivered 2k well handled miles than my previous Bridgestones. |
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Hammy
Touring Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 337
Age: 35
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Points: 1098
Registration date: 2010-05-22
| | Subject: Re: new tires - which and where Mon Aug 22, 2011 6:44 pm | |
| I ride a lot of interstate but also a few twisties. My Pirelli Diablos have worked very well for me, handle twisties very nicely and aren't that expensive either. I regularly get about 8-10k off the rear and about 12-14k off the front. I got mine from Motorcycle Superstore too. |
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honda_silver
Site Admin
Number of posts: 2258
Age: 51
Location: Georgetown, Tx
Points: 3606
Registration date: 2008-12-23
| | Subject: Re: new tires - which and where Mon Aug 22, 2011 6:56 pm | |
| | masscoot wrote: | | my recomendation would be the Metzeler Feelfree tires. |
I would be curious what the front tire wear mileages would be._________________ Bill - Georgetown TX 07 Silver Wing ABS Clearview w/vent, Givi E96/TB19/E52 with Admore Lighting, Alaskan Leather, Wrist Rests, 3M Solas tape, K&N air, Hyperpro spring, Grip Puppies, Airhawk, Utopia backrest, Stebel, Apexcone HIDs, StingerZ LEDs (w/Backoff WigWag), Knight Rider Sequential LED, NGK Iridium, Power Commander III, Manic Salamander, Saeng mirrors, Garmin Zumo 660, Dark-Side Sumitomo Tire |
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DaveR
Super Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 219
Age: 75
Location: Scottsbluff, Nebraska U.S.A
Points: 1408
Registration date: 2009-02-19
| | Subject: Re: new tires - which and where Mon Aug 22, 2011 8:46 pm | |
| I have had great service out of my Metzelers. Good on wet roads and hold well in the curves. |
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tubeck
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 85
Age: 59
Location: Ft Pierce fl
Points: 400
Registration date: 2011-08-10
| | Subject: Re: new tires - which and where Tue Aug 23, 2011 6:29 am | |
| someone asked if my swing was a darkside (car) tire ? whats that? |
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MikeO
Site Admin
Number of posts: 1724
Age: 62
Location: Western Europe
Points: 2868
Registration date: 2009-06-29
| | Subject: Re: new tires - which and where Tue Aug 23, 2011 7:05 am | |
| Some people put a car tyre on the rear wheel of their scooter.
There are one or two which seem to fit quite well.
Opinion is divided as to whether it is beneficial, safe or legal.
You pays yer money.....!
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Mike - Riding on the right - riding for pleasure!
'09 Silverwing 600 - 'The Winged Express' - Delta Blue, ABS, Heated Grips, Givi Airflow Screen, Utopia rider's backrest, Givi pillion backrest & E52 Topbox, Cortech Super Mini Tank Bag as a tunnel-bag, Starcom Digital Comms System.
www.x9ownersclub.co.uk - for all Maxi-Riders who want to RIDE!
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
Edmund Burke
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masscoot
Touring Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 343
Location: Central New England
Points: 1515
Registration date: 2009-03-24
| | Subject: Re: new tires - which and where Tue Aug 23, 2011 8:03 am | |
| | honda_silver wrote: | | masscoot wrote: | | my recomendation would be the Metzeler Feelfree tires. |
I would be curious what the front tire wear mileages would be. |
I'm not a fan of running them past the wear markers, I will be replacing them (F&R) together. My feeling is that at almost 10K miles they have done their job and will begin to deteriorate quicker. |
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honda_silver
Site Admin
Number of posts: 2258
Age: 51
Location: Georgetown, Tx
Points: 3606
Registration date: 2008-12-23
| | Subject: Re: new tires - which and where Tue Aug 23, 2011 8:55 am | |
| | MikeO wrote: | | Opinion is divided as to whether it is beneficial, safe or legal. |
beneficial
I have documented in other Darkside threads the benefits of Darkside tire for me.
Yesterday a new member of the board Lucian ( I hope he will post and give a full details ) told me his adventure with his Darkside tire and an oil slick without any knowledge or warning that was 2-3 car lengths long. His first knowledge of the oil slick was the Silverwing started swerving ... he let off the gas and let the Darkside tire do the rest.
safe
I have ~46,000 miles on the Silverwing with Darkside tires.
The Sumitomo Darkside tire lasted ~40,000 miles ( 2.5 years for me ) ... which would have been ~5 rear tires.
It is not safe running rear tires below their tire wear marks.
legal
In USA both motorcycle and car tires must be DOT approved. Progressive (and other insurance companies have been contacted) and allow for car tires. There are no problems with inspections ... in fact I point out the car tire  .
So Darkside tires are legal in the USA.
I would also suggest reading http://lifeisaroad.com/stories/2004/10/27/theDarkSide.html
When reading Darkside discussions, it is always helpful to break down the answers to
1) People with actual darkside experience
2) People with no darkside experience
_________________ Bill - Georgetown TX 07 Silver Wing ABS Clearview w/vent, Givi E96/TB19/E52 with Admore Lighting, Alaskan Leather, Wrist Rests, 3M Solas tape, K&N air, Hyperpro spring, Grip Puppies, Airhawk, Utopia backrest, Stebel, Apexcone HIDs, StingerZ LEDs (w/Backoff WigWag), Knight Rider Sequential LED, NGK Iridium, Power Commander III, Manic Salamander, Saeng mirrors, Garmin Zumo 660, Dark-Side Sumitomo Tire |
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MaxB
Touring Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 302
Age: 60
Location: Indiana
Points: 1322
Registration date: 2009-10-06
| | Subject: Re: new tires - which and where Tue Aug 23, 2011 1:08 pm | |
| I sure like my new metzeler feeel frees. I havent had them long less than 500 miles. But they sure feel good in the corners. And are less noisy than the Oems that I had.
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Snipzster
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 4
Location: Lima, Ohio
Points: 290
Registration date: 2011-08-14
| | Subject: Re: new tires - which and where Tue Aug 23, 2011 7:50 pm | |
| One more vote for the Perelli Diablos! Got mine at MC Warehouse~~ $102 to my door. I will be intersted to see how they handle the miles; I got 20K out of my stock tires. |
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jdeereanton
Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts: 1767
Age: 74
Location: Huntsville, AL
Points: 3058
Registration date: 2008-12-24
| | Subject: Re: new tires - which and where Wed Aug 24, 2011 4:31 pm | |
| | honda_silver wrote: | | MikeO wrote: | | Opinion is divided as to whether it is beneficial, safe or legal. |
... Yesterday a new member of the board Lucian ( I hope he will post and give a full details ) told me his adventure with his Darkside tire and an oil slick without any knowledge or warning that was 2-3 car lengths long. His first knowledge of the oil slick was the Silverwing started swerving ... he let off the gas and let the Darkside tire do the rest.
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When reading Darkside discussions, it is always helpful to break down the answers to
1) People with actual darkside experience
2) People with no darkside experience
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Yes the car tire is an amazing thing, as we can read it saved a life. Because as we all know the gyroscopic action of a spinning wheel and tire (not under the influence of power while on a slippery surface) is not present in a motorcycle tire.
But of course I could be stretching the truth as I may not be using a car tire on my motorcycles. Or I might be telling the truth about physics even though...
And again, although he wasn't talking about car tires on motorcycles I'm sure the great Frank Zappa would agree it applies here, "you might not believe this little fella but it'll cure your asthma too."
And by the way, was it an oil slick without any knowledge? "Stupid oil slick," has never been more appropriate. 
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