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evlweevil

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« on: March 22, 2011, 01:13:06 AM »
hello everyone! This seems to be a really informative forum, found alot of interesting threads. Well I own a 2007 GV and so far I enjoy the ride, ( have been riding for a total of a month so far.) I bought this scooter used from a scooter dealer and i have only one complaint and that is the ride is "bumpy", I believe its due to the tires being chopped. I ride back and forth to work which is 12 miles each way . My question is what is a good replacement rear tire and how limited are my options?  I plan on riding this scooter alot through the summer to work and everywhere else. Again great forum and I hope to be able to contribute to it in the future.

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« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2011, 01:30:52 AM »
if you like tires that are good for all weather try kendas they are nice for all year around.

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« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2011, 03:25:11 AM »
Welcome to the board, some really good information to be had here, that's for sure.  I just put on a set of Michelin Gold Standards and gotta say I love them so far.  Good grippy tires with quite a comfortable ride.  From the sound of the tires you have, they are cupped or scalloped.  That happens when the air in the tire is to low or just agressive riding.  A good resource for reading tire wear: http://w6rec.com/duane/bmw/cupping/index.htm

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« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2011, 01:19:27 PM »
I would suggest looking into adjusting your shocks -- if possible, as well.

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« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2011, 02:07:44 PM »
Bumpy ride????  You don't happen to live in Pennsylvania do you?
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« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2011, 02:56:41 PM »
LMAO!!! 

You may want to look into getting your wheels balanced, or using Dynabeadsâ„¢:

www.innovativebalancing.com/

I put that stuff in and it seems to work pretty good.

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« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2011, 10:06:43 PM »
 Thanks for all the good info i really appriciated it. got the tire issue worked out pirelle diablo scooter tire in the rear (130/70/12) and pirelle tire in the front. sorry for the late reply just been very busy at work. again thanks! ;D

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« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2011, 04:31:29 PM »
I AM A DEALER IN PA AND IF YOU NEED TIRES OR ANY OTHER OEM PARTS I CAN HELP.  I HAVE SOME OF THE BEST TIRE PRICES MUST CALL FOR PRICING.  CONTACT JENNY AT TNT CYCLES 717-453-7265

THANKS
JENNY

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